Shadows Reveal and Shock the Crowd
That figure, like a Demon God stepping out of chaos, gradually emerged with clear contours as its power surged.
Lu Yao's heart felt as though it were tightly gripped by an invisible giant hand, making breathing difficult. She felt like a small insect trapped in a spiderweb, forced to watch helplessly as danger inched closer step by step. Subconsciously, she stepped backward, only to find her legs barely obeying her.
The surrounding air seemed to freeze, oppressive enough to choke someone. The feeling was akin to a sudden jump scare in a horror game, sending adrenaline surging and the scalp tingling. A heavy atmosphere enveloped everyone, like the calm before a storm, fueling their unease.
Ma Lin pulled Lu Yao tightly behind him, his back acting like an indestructible mountain that blocked all incoming pressure. His gaze remained locked on that figure with razor-sharp intensity, looking ready for battle at any second. It was his instinctual reaction to protect the one he loved, his dominant CEO-style boyfriend energy bursting forth instantly.
Yet, just as everyone braced themselves, Xuanjizi's action stunned them all completely.
Instead of striking first as before, he bowed respectfully toward the mysterious figure. This move completely baffled everyone. For a moment, confusion swarmed through the crowd like a barrage of comments on a screen: What is going on here? Senior, what on earth are you doing? Is this person a friend or an enemy?
That figure—Moyu—seemed to ignore Xuanjizi's gesture entirely, continuing his slow advance. Every step he took carried a suffocating sense of oppression. Enveloped in a mysterious aura, he felt as if he were standing high above the clouds, completely out of reach and awe-inspiring. This display was the ultimate flex, radiating an overwhelming aura.
"Xuanjizi, why are you here?" Moyu finally spoke. His voice was cold as iron, sounding as though it came from the depths of hell, sending chills down everyone's spine.
Xuanjizi hastily explained, "We stumbled into this place by accident and mean no harm. I beg you not to make things difficult for us." His tone was exceptionally polite, resembling someone facing a distinguished guest, stripped entirely of his previous transcendental bearing.
Hearing this, Moyu curved his lips into a sneer and mocked, "An accident? You think I'd believe such a clumsy excuse? Ridiculous!" His tone dripped with provocation, as if saying: *Seriously? Who do you think you're fooling?* Instantly, the tension between both sides reached a breaking point, like a tightly strung bow ready to snap at any moment.
Just as everyone thought a battle was about to erupt, Moyu suddenly launched an attack.
Moyu struck without warning, unleashing a powerful bolt of energy like a thunderbolt straight at Xuanjizi. Unable to dodge in time, Xuanjizi took the full hit with a deafening bang, spitting blood as his body flew backward.
The crowd gasped in shock. Their tense nerves snapped as if an invisible thread had been violently pulled. Suyi tried to rush forward to help, but Moyu's overwhelming presence weighed down like a heavy shadow, leaving him completely paralyzed. A sense of despair took root in their hearts, as if they could already see the seeds of defeat sown.
At that crucial moment, Lu Yao's perceptual abilities kicked in. She suddenly sensed a weak spot in Moyu's power—a faint glimmer of light in the darkness.
Disregarding her own safety, Lu Yao lunged forward without hesitation, gathered her strength, and struck fiercely at that vulnerable spot. Moyu clearly hadn't anticipated Lu Yao's attack; the blow landed squarely, causing him to stumble.
Lu Yao's successful counterattack acted like a shot of adrenaline, instantly reigniting everyone's fighting spirit. A warm current surged through Lu Yao's heart; she realized she was no longer a helpless weakling, but someone who could stand shoulder to shoulder with her friends to face adversity together.
Worried about her safety, Ma Lin hurried to her side and gently reproached, "You really are too reckless. What if something had gone wrong?"
Lu Yao smiled and replied, "How could I just watch Xuanjizi get hurt? Besides, I have you to protect me."
Seeing their interaction, the people around them felt the power of friendship and love, and a warm atmosphere spread like a ray of sunlight piercing the dark.
However, this warmth did not last long.
Regaining his footing, Moyu rapidly formed hand seals. The surrounding air seemed to twist under his pull, and a massive surge of power began to gather frantically. Everyone grew tense once more, holding their breath as time itself seemed to freeze.
Moyu's hand seals finally locked into place in mid-air. He curled his lips into a cold smirk as the surrounding energy spheres gradually condensed, resembling the omen of an apocalyptic doom.
"The end," Moyu's deep voice echoed through the air, "will be far more brutal than you can possibly imagine."