6. Unconscious state

It was already morning, and people had already started their daily tasks, while the Lu clan had become busy with people going here and there with their business of the day.

The training ground and library were filled with young cultivators who were eager to become stronger.

Many people discussed the abnormality of the world's essence that stopped flowing at night, but no one had a clue what happened.

Meanwhile, in Zhang Xiao's room, she was still in her bed. She had waited for Lu Shang to show up in her room, but he hadn't showed up.

There was never a day that Lu Shang wouldn't come to her room, but today was an exception, which made her wonder what was holding him back.

She got up from her bed and quickly slipped into one of her dresses before walking out of her room.

She hastily moved towards Lu Shang's room.

The guards and maids that passed her greeted her, bowing their heads in respect, but she didn't respond to any of the greetings, which greatly shocked the guards and maids. She had never behaved in such a way before.

Zhang Xiao couldn't wait to get to her son's room; all that was on her mind at the moment was to see Lu Shang and nothing else.

On getting to Lu Shang's room, she knocked on the door but didn't receive any response.

Knocking for some seconds without any response, she tried to forcefully push the door, but she couldn't because the door was locked from the inside.

This greatly struck fear in her heart, and she wondered why Lu Shang wasn't responding.

Even if he was in a deep sleep, he would have woken up due to the disturbance of her forceful effort at the door.

She quickly called upon two guards that were about to pass by; the two obediently came, and she instructed them to forcefully open the door.

The two didn't bother to question her command, so they went into action, trying to open the door, but they couldn't, leaving them with no other option than to break down the door.

Seeing that the door had been broken by the guards, Zhang Xiao ran into Lu Shang's room and found him on the floor.

Zhang Xiao's heart skipped a beat as she rushed to Lu Shang's side. She knelt beside him, panic coursing through her veins.

Gently, she shook him, hoping to rouse him from his unconscious state, but he remained unresponsive.

"Lu Shang! Lu Shang, please wake up!" She pleaded, her voice trembling with worry and tears that have begun to gather in her eyes.

The guards who had broken down the door stood behind her, concern etched on their faces. One of them stepped forward cautiously and examined Lu Shang's condition.

"He seems to be breathing, but he's unconscious. We need to inform the clan leader and the clan physician immediately," the guard suggested, his voice filled with urgency.

Zhang Xiao nodded, tears welling up in her eyes. She knew that something was seriously wrong. The sight of him lying there, helpless and motionless, shook her to the core and sent sadness through her body.

Moments later, the sound of hurried footsteps filled the hallway as two elders and the clan physician arrived. They entered the room, their expressions grave and immediately began examining Lu Shang's condition.

The clan physician, an elderly man with a long white beard, furrowed his brow as he checked Lu Shang's pulse and aura. After a few moments, he spoke in a solemn tone.

"Lu Shang's condition is unlike anything I have seen before. I don't know what the cause of his situation is," the physician said, shaking his head, indicating that he was powerless in Lu Shang's situation.

Zhang Xiao's eyes widened with shock and worry. She couldn't comprehend how such a thing could have happened to Lu Shang, especially within the safety of their clan's premises.

The elders exchanged concerned glances, their expressions filled with uncertainty. One of them spoke up, addressing Zhang Xiao directly.

"Zhang Xiao, did Lu Shang mention anything unusual or encounter any enemies recently? We must find out what caused this and ensure the safety of our clan."

Zhang Xiao shook her head, her voice trembling. "No, he didn't mention anything, and he has no known enemies. I... I don't understand what could have happened."

The room fell into a heavy silence as everyone present pondered the mysterious circumstances surrounding Lu Shang's condition.

With Lu Shang's condition being a mystery to the experts who have examined him, it's clear that his current state is beyond their understanding or expertise.

The fact that Lu Shang's father, the clan leader, shows no concern further emphasizes the low regard in which Lu Shang is held within the clan.

During these difficult times, Zhang Xiao continues to pray for her son's awakening and seeks any possible help or solution that may lead to his recovery.

She reaches out to other knowledgeable individuals and experts outside the clan, hoping that someone might be able to shed light on the situation and offer a way to revive Lu Shang.

As the weeks pass, the situation remains unchanged, and Lu Shang's condition becomes a topic of gossip among those who dislike him. However, Zhang Xiao remains steadfast in her love and belief in her son, never giving up hope for his awakening.

For now, all Zhang Xiao could do was wait anxiously by Lu Shang's side, hoping for his swift recovery.

It is unclear how long Lu Shang will remain in his temporary death-like state or if there is a way to bring him back.