The Invincible constitution : Rise of the Supreme One

Chapter 51: Central Plain

With resolute eyes and trembling hands, Eli Shan placed his palm gently on Xie Meng's forehead, feeling the heat radiating from her fevered skin. Closing his own eyes, he delved deep into his inner self, summoning forth the pure essence of his cultivation.

Please, let her be alright. I can't bear to lose her, Eli Shan thought, his heart pounding with fear as he concentrated on channeling his qi towards Xie Meng.

Yet, as moments stretched into eternity, he felt a gnawing dread engulfing his heart. Xie Meng remained still, her chest barely rising with each shallow breath.

No, I can't give up. I won't give up, Eli Shan's inner voice screamed, determination surging through him like a raging torrent. I'll pour every ounce of my energy into saving her, no matter what it takes.

Desperation filled Eli Shan's heart, but he refused to falter. Every fiber of his being screamed in protest, yet he continued to pour forth his energy, refusing to let despair take hold.

Time blurred into a hazy abyss, each passing second dragging on like an eternity. But just when Eli Shan felt powerless, a flicker of hope pierced through the darkness.

Did her finger just move? Eli Shan's heart leaped with newfound hope as he discerned the faint movement of Xie Meng's finger. It's working! She's responding!

With renewed determination, Eli Shan doubled his efforts, channeling his qi with unwavering focus. And then, like a flower blooming in the darkest of nights, Xie Meng stirred.

Her eyelids fluttered, lashes brushing against her pale cheeks as awareness slowly returned to her. In that moment, Eli Shan's heart soared with relief, his own exhaustion melting away in the face of her awakening.

With trembling hands, Eli Shan closed his eyes and continued to infuse Xie Meng with his qi, guiding her back from the precipice of oblivion. Each pulse of energy carried with it a silent plea for her to return to him, a whispered prayer against the encroaching darkness. And finally, as the last vestiges of darkness lifted from her gaze, she opened her eyes, the brilliance within mirroring the dawn of a new day.

As Xie Meng's eyelids fluttered open, she saw Eli Shan's sweat-drenched face hovering above her. His furrowed brow and tense expression spoke volumes, filling her with a strange mix of gratitude and affection. With a gentle touch, she reached out and placed her hand on his cheek, a silent reassurance passing between them. "I am fine," she whispered, her voice barely above a breathy murmur, betraying the faint flutter in her chest at the sight of his concern.

Xie Meng's whispered words reached Eli Shan's ears, breaking through the haze of relief that enveloped him. With a gasp, he opened his eyes, his gaze locking onto hers with an intensity born of fear and longing. Seeing her awake, alive, filled him with a rush of overwhelming emotion, and without hesitation, he launched himself at her, enveloping her in a tight embrace as if afraid to ever let her go.

"I am glad, I am really glad that you are fine," he managed to choke out, his voice trembling with a mixture of relief and lingering anxiety.

In his arms, Xie Meng felt the warmth of his embrace, a soothing balm to her still-fragile spirit. It was the first time she had ever felt such closeness to another being, and the depth of emotion it stirred within her took her by surprise.

"Thank you for saving me, Eli Shan," she whispered, her voice barely above a murmur, her gratitude overflowing.

Eli Shan remained silent, holding her close, the weight of his fear and worry finally beginning to ease. "I was really afraid something would happen to you," he finally admitted, his voice barely more than a hoarse whisper, the vulnerability in his tone belying his usual stoic demeanor.