Inside Dongping City, the tension was palpable, the silence like that of a graveyard. The sounds of stray dogs were gone, and even the howling wind had vanished, leaving only a nerve-wracking stillness.
The silence was deafening, choking those inside. Tonight, not a single soul would have the chance to sleep.
For those enjoying their night in the brothel, their pleasure was abruptly cut short. Fear overtook them as they cowered in corners, praying to any gods they could think of for deliverance from the looming destruction.
Under this horrifying tension, the City Lord and the powerful clans remained silent, waiting to see how the Celestial Heavenly Store would handle the situation.
Two days ago, each of them had received a letter from the store, informing them of the imminent threat and commanding them to stay within their estates.
