"Ladies and gentlemen, since the treasure is secured, this New Year's gathering concludes here. Should you find yourselves free next year, let's reconvene and share our progress," Master Luo Cheng said, bowing to everyone present.
"That agrees perfectly with me!" Temple Chief Tu nodded vigorously in agreement.
Just as everyone was preparing to depart, a sudden change occurred.
Above the Demon-locking Tower, an enormous vortex began to form in the sky.
The scattered Evil Qi swiftly coalesced into the vortex, transforming it into a gigantic maelstrom several hundred meters in diameter that frantically devoured the Spiritual Energy from all directions.
A sense of imminent danger burst forth rapidly.
"What's happening?"
"It seems like the Evil Qi is gathering on its own."
"Quick, bring out the Purification Bead!"
A look of sheer terror spread across everyone's faces.
