As the tiny crack at the top of the crystal ball spread at an astonishing speed like a hungry, fissured serpent, the entire ruin—already shrouded in a mysterious and ancient aura—seemed to be violently seized by a gigantic, invisible hand, beginning to suffer from a continuous, violent tremor. The trembling energy slammed into every nook and cranny like a raging tsunami, wave after wave, making the entire ruin feel as though it were caught in a terrifying earthquake, teetering on the verge of collapse.
With solemn expressions, the Guardians stood ready like statues cast in steel. They knew full well that this crystal ball played a vital role in maintaining the balance of the entire ruin and the world at large. Once it completely collapsed, the far more terrifying Dark Power hidden deep within the darkness would pour out without restraint, like a demon breaking free of its shackles, bringing endless disaster and destruction to the world.
"Everyone get ready, it's about to give out!" The little girl's eyes flashed with a resolute light as she gripped the Divine Orb, which emitted a mysterious halo, as if the orb were the final pillar of hope in her heart. She stared unblinkingly at the crystal ball, which was teetering on the brink of collapse, a trace of worry and determination in her eyes.
Chapter 31