Clash of Reflections and Vitality’s Elixir

Xia Yuan and his mirror image collided with such force that both figures were sent hurtling backward through the air.

At the point of impact, a massive crater spanning hundreds of meters had appeared. Lava from the surrounding volcanic landscape poured in, filling the depression with molten fire.

Boom! Boom!

Explosions erupted in mid-air as the two combatants clashed again and again, exchanging dozens of blows at blinding speed. Afterimages filled the sky as if the world itself was unraveling.

The fabric of space quaked, and dark cracks emerged in the void, their appearance heralding destruction. It was like a scene from the apocalypse.

Suddenly, a sharp crack! echoed through the battlefield.

Xia Yuan frowned as he noticed fractures forming along the blade of his heavenly sword.

In the next instant, the weapon shattered entirely, scattering shards of light in all directions.

Across from him, the mirror image's weapon suffered the same fate. Both heavenly-grade spirit weapons had reached their limit, unable to withstand the ferocity of two Pathseeker-level combatants.

"Then I won't need a weapon!" Xia Yuan declared, tossing the broken hilt aside. His eyes gleamed with excitement, a feral grin spreading across his face. "I have to admit, you've ignited my fighting spirit!"

He licked his lips, his expression filled with unrestrained battle lust. His mirror image, silent and emotionless, remained unfazed.

"Haha! Come on, let's see who prevails!"

Xia Yuan roared with laughter, launching himself at the mirror image with a thunderous punch.

The battle reignited, the force of their clash shaking the volcanic realm to its core.

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Meanwhile, back in the cozy interior of Origin Mall, the atmosphere was far more serene.

Luo Chuan, sitting lazily at the counter, opened his eyes, observing the customers scattered throughout the store.

"It looks like that guy's having the time of his life," Luo Chuan muttered, his gaze settling on Xia Yuan. Even though Xia Yuan's real body was seated with a VR helmet on, his faint tremors betrayed his excitement.

"Well, it seems he's completely hooked," Luo Chuan mused, leaning back in his chair.

The other customers were equally immersed in their virtual adventures, lost in the wonders of the virtual world.

Ying Wuji, however, abruptly removed his helmet.

"Hmm? What's wrong?" Yao Ziyan asked curiously from the counter.

Ying Wuji shook his head solemnly. "I can't fully focus without drinking the Jade Nectar Dew."

His reliance on replenishing vitality had become something of an obsession. And now, with Jade Nectar Dew within his grasp, he couldn't concentrate on anything else.

"It's fine to use it here," Luo Chuan said with a faint smile.

"Thank you, boss!" Ying Wuji replied earnestly.

Without delay, he retrieved the cold jade bottle containing the Jade Nectar Dew. Taking a deep breath, his eyes sparkled with anticipation as he removed the cap.

A rich, intoxicating aroma immediately filled the entire store, captivating everyone present.

Ying Wuji inhaled deeply, his voice tinged with awe. "What an incredible fragrance! This is divine!"

Only now did he realize that Jade Nectar Dew wasn't just a restorative—it was a peerless wine.

"What is this smell?"

"It's so fragrant... I feel drunk just sniffing it!"

The other customers turned their attention toward Ying Wuji, their curiosity piqued.

"Is that the legendary Jade Nectar Dew? Just smelling it makes me want to drink a bottle!"

"Hah, keep dreaming! Do you even have enough spirit crystals for one bottle?"

"Jade Nectar Dew... it must be the finest wine in existence!"

Even Xia Yuan, in the middle of his intense trial in the Tower of Trials, was momentarily distracted. He couldn't help but wonder about the wine that had captivated everyone's attention.

However, Xia Yuan quickly shook his head. He knew that Ying Wuji wouldn't share a single drop, no matter how much he begged.

Ying Wuji didn't hesitate. He tilted the cold jade bottle to his lips, taking a deep drink of the luminous liquid.

In an instant, an overwhelming surge of vitality erupted within his body. The energy he had lost was fully replenished, and the residual dead energy in his cells was completely cleansed.

The miraculous properties of the Jade Nectar Dew were undeniable. For someone like Ying Wuji, whose cultivation technique relied heavily on vitality, the effects were transformative.

With this newfound vitality coursing through him, Ying Wuji felt his strength climb to new heights. A breakthrough!

The other customers could only watch in awe, envious yet captivated by the sight of Ying Wuji basking in the glow of his newfound power.

The wonders of Origin Mall never ceased to amaze.