The sudden and dramatic appearance of Venia sent shockwaves through all sides, leaving the six experts in a state of disbelief.
"No!" The exclamation escaped their lips in unison, their eyes widening in astonishment.
In an instant, before anyone could fully comprehend what had happened, an ethereal ring materialized behind Venia, crackling and pulsating with raw elemental energy. It enveloped her, creating a swirling maelstrom of lightning and thunder, swallowing her whole. The speed and fluidity of her disappearance left the onlookers dumbfounded, unable to process the reality of the situation.
"What... what just happened?"
"How is that even possible?"
"Who is she?"
Whispers of bewilderment echoed throughout the city.
Earth Life gritted his teeth in frustration, his eyes piercing with determination. He turned his gaze towards Galeas, hoping for some insight, only to be met with a helpless shake of the head. Galeas, with his unparalleled Etheral Will, could not perceive Venia’s movements or discern her location.
Red Lotus Paragon, weakened and bloodied from the intense battle, felt her aura rapidly declining. The relentless assault she had unleashed had exacted a heavy toll on her own strength.
"Let us withdraw," Heraya’s voice rang out, compelling the five experts to awaken from their stupor. "Our injuries are debilitating, and there is no need to prolong this confrontation. Our primary objective now should be to locate and apprehend this mysterious woman."
Earth Life slowly regained his composure, his mind aligning with Heraya’s logic. With a nod of agreement, he signaled the same resolve to the remaining experts, who echoed their consent.
However, just as they were about to make their escape, a voice filled with anger and determination erupted, freezing their movements in defiance.
"Do you honestly believe you can simply walk away unscathed?" Red Lotus Paragon’s voice resounded, dripping with righteous fury. Their audacity had pushed her beyond her limits, and she was resolved to make them pay for their transgressions.
"You’re at the brink of collapse," Bores jeered, a smirk playing on his lips. "What more can you hope to achieve?"
A fierce glint gleamed in Red Lotus Paragon’s eyes as a defiant smile twisted her lips. She swiftly formed a complex seal with her hand and began to chant fervently under her breath, channeling a formidable surge of runic energy.
Suddenly the very ground beneath them began to quake, trembling in response. From every corner of the shattered city, earthen pillars erupted in a blinding spectacle of light and sound. Each pillar shot skyward, interweaving and merging with one another in a breathtaking display of magical prowess. The pillars coalesced into a radiant dome-shaped barrier, encapsulating the entire city within its embrace. The transformation happened so swiftly that it caught everyone off guard, leaving them momentarily stunned and stupefied.
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But amidst the chaos, Earth Life’s instincts flared, his senses heightened. Something felt awry, an unsettling realization that sent shivers down his spine. His once-unbreakable bond with the earth veins, which had been his source of strength and connection, dissolved inexplicably.
"Brother Earth, something is wrong," Amaque’s voice quivered with concern, barely audible over an onslaught of deafening cracks.
Crack! Crack!
The city seemed to reverberate with the bone-chilling sound, as if the very foundations were shaking from an unknown force.
In tandem with the explosive sound, shards of ice began to descend from the heavens, descending upon the city in an icy cascade, each fragment crashing to the ground with a chilling impact.
Yelps of surprise mingled with gasps of terror as people instinctively looked upward, their eyes widening in shock as they beheld an unprecedented sight.
The crystalline exterior encasing the majestic Kun Peng statue in the sky began to fracture and crumble, each piece disintegrating and plummeting to the earth below.
The scene instilled a sense of trepidation and awe, striking fear into the hearts of countless experts who witnessed the unthinkable. The deity statue, a symbol of indomitable power and reverence, disintegrated before their very eyes, an unimaginable eventuality.
Liang, still present amidst the chaos within the city, was equally taken aback. "That doesn’t seems to be just a ... "
His thoughts interrupted by another electrifying revelation.
"It’s... it’s chains!" The exclamation fractured the silence, the sheer shock evident in the person’s voice.
"Chains... wrapped around the deity statue?" Another voice chimed in, incredulous and confused.
As the final fragment of ice descended to Earth’s embrace, an eerie silence fell over the city. The onlookers held their breath, anticipation hanging heavy in the air.
And with a final, gentle landing, the awe-inspiring truth was revealed. A creature of unparalleled grandeur, the true Kun Peng, emerged suspended in the vast expanse of the firmament.
The body of the Kun Peng was a marvel to behold, adorned with resplendent feathers that shimmered in an array of hues, seamlessly transitioning from iridescent blues to radiant golds. The feathers, soft to the touch yet exuding an otherworldly glow, appeared as though fashioned from the very essence of light itself.
But what truly captivated the gazes of all were the intricate runic chains that encircled the Kun Peng’s form.
Countless runic chains coiled around its magnificent form, as if attempting to tame and harness its unfathomable might.
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In an unexpected turn of events, the runic chains that held the Kun Peng in its celestial prison began to fracture and splinter, their structural integrity compromised.
"Look!" A young boy’s voice, filled with awe and excitement, shattered the tense silence, pointing towards the sky.
Boom!
Like a force of nature descending from the heavens, something landed upon the ground with earth-shaking impact, leaving a massive crater in its wake.
"It’s a man! And... so incredibly handsome!" A young woman’s voice broke through, tinged with surprise and admiration.
The spectators found themselves unable to tear their eyes away, their curiosity piqued as they questioned the identity of this enigmatic figure.
And then, recognition dawned on them, many experts seems to know him.
"It... it can’t be. It’s him!" A voice cracked, a mix of astonishment and reverence infused within the words.
Numerous runic mastery realm experts were astounded by what they witnessed.
"Dong Wang!"