In the blink of an eye, several months had passed.
After the battle at the source, the Black Tide had not receded but merely stopped expanding around Kunpeng Immortal City. The daily consumption of mid-grade Spirit Stones needed to maintain the Beidou Seven Stars Formation had decreased to dozens, which Lin Tiannan could readily afford.
Thus, both sides entered a stalemate.
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One day, Ning Daoran, who was within his Cave Mansion, received an invitation from True Monarch Qi Xing, inviting him to join the Laba Festival celebration in his mansion, mentioning that he had prepared many delicious dishes.
Apart from Ning Daoran, the invitation list included Lin Xuyan and Liu Wushuang.
For the past few months, Ning Daoran had been in seclusion, honing the Dragon Demon Heart Scripture and remaking some Paperfolk. Lin Xuyan did drop by for several visits, while Liu Wushuang had been in seclusion without any encounters.
