The magnitude of this situation was far beyond anything Luo Zhang could have ever imagined!
This situation warranted the input of the council, seeking their collective opinion and guidance.
Yet, time had slipped through their fingers, as news of the flying Lightning Qilin and dragon had already spread like wildfire among the residents of Beijing, circulating fervently through social networks and conversation threads.
The abrupt severance of their internet connections came too late to halt the growing tide of rumors and awe-stricken speculation.
In a careful balancing act, the government refrained from declaring a state of emergency. The reasoning was clear: such a declaration would likely trigger widespread panic among the already astonished citizens.
Instead, the initial step involved confirming the true identities of Xia Tian and Shi Yue, grounding the story in facts before any official pronouncements or actions were taken.
