As they reached out to push against the heavy doors, a sudden surge of dark energy pulsed through the air, causing them to recoil in shock. Wuxie's heart raced as he felt the oppressive weight of the unknown pressing down on him, suffocating him with its malevolent presence.
Minjun, always one to break the tension with humor, couldn't resist a quip. "Well, that's not something you see every day," he remarked, though his voice trembled slightly with apprehension.
Summoning his courage, Dan stepped forward, his brow furrowed in determination. "We need to find out what's going on," he declared, his voice firm with resolve. "We can't just stand here all night."
With a deep breath, Minjun concentrated, channeling the power of his water clan heritage. With a flick of his wrist and a murmured incantation, he summoned a swirling vortex of water, using its force to push against the gates with all his might.
