A day had passed.

The night where I nearly died at Amwang's hands had come and gone, and fortunately, I was still alive. I rose from the bare ground, not even having the luxury of a sleeping bag.

Though the environment wasn’t exactly suitable for sleep, it didn’t matter. I hadn’t slept at all, instead sitting cross-legged, focusing on cultivating my inner energy.

“Hah.”

After spending the night circulating heat, I exhaled, releasing a hot breath mixed with frustration.

“Damn it...”

Physically, I felt relatively fine. My body had reached the point where I could go a few days without …