Prompt: Xiazhi/Yang Energy

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This week's prompt is in honor of Xiazhi, the ancient Chinese celebration of the summer solstice. As expected of its association with the sun, this day represents the peak of Yang energy, and is traditionally associated with light, warmth, and vitality. In the world of MDZS/CQL, with its focus on cultivation, Yang energy of course has additional importance. Feel free to use any aspect of Xiazhi or Yang energy as the inspiration for your drabble.

I am introducing the idea of allowing drabble sequences and drabble series for each of the recurring annual prompts, since they have multiple or more complex concepts associated with them that warrant exploration in these longer formats. These formats are explained in this post, while the standard drabble formats are explained in the community rules.

You have until midnight your time on Friday, June 28, to answer this prompt. Please post your fills of the prompt as separate entries to the community (i.e. not replies to this entry), tagged with the prompt tag. You may post multiple standalone drabbles per entry in addition to drabble sequences and series.

As a reminder, this community has no official presence elsewhere. You are encouraged to share the prompt on social media, if you so desire. It may take me a bit to create the AO3 collection, so please be patient.

Also, I'm going to go ahead and drop a link to the prompt suggestions post here. New suggestions are always, always welcome.