The Forbidden Path

Great Master Thorne could feel his life force slowly fading away. It was as if death itself was creeping closer.

Gradually, the immense power that once filled his muscles and bones was dissipating, like a dying ember growing cold and lifeless. His frail body, once brimming with internal strength, was now nothing more than that of an ordinary old man.

But he had no regrets. Even as acupuncture needles pierced his entire body, even as his trembling hand rested on Vera's small back… He could feel the warmth returning to her frail, delicate frame.

The more his internal energy dissolved and transformed into innate true energy, the more it flowed into her, reviving her weakened body. In this small and fragile child, the flames of life were reigniting.

And that was enough.

"...This is madness."

Immortal Pharmacist couldn't even ask if Great Master Thorne was okay. He couldn't afford to lose focus in the middle of such a delicate process.