Chapter 237: Storm on the Horizon
With the battles concluded, the customers of Origin Mall had returned to their own pursuits. Most had plunged into the virtual space, eager to hone their skills or explore new challenges.
Fortunately, with twenty available spots, there was no issue of overcrowding.
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Deep within the Nine Stars Mountains, a towering peak loomed, its lush greenery teeming with life. Roars echoed through the valley as powerful beasts prowled the wilderness, their presence a testament to the untamed nature of this land.
Suddenly, an oppressive force surged through the air, suffocating and absolute.
The vibrant trees withered in an instant, their leaves shriveling as their life force was stripped away. A deadly silence fell over the forest before panic erupted—monsters of all shapes and sizes scattered in fear, their instincts screaming of an impending calamity.
Then, the earth trembled.
Cracks split the mountainside, jagged fissures racing across its surface. The ground rumbled violently before—
Boom!