Two meters above the tranquil Moon Lake, a purple-masked assassin hovered, his gaze icy as he peered down. "Is he dead?"
The lake's surface was undisturbed, yet Jian Wushuang had already disappeared beneath its depths.
But then, abruptly...
A colossal whirlpool sprang to life at the heart of the Moon Lake; it expanded rapidly, engulfing the entire body of water and throwing the once calm lake into a frenzy.
Beep! Beep! Beep! The sound of the water in turmoil dispersed far and wide, akin to the roar of a tempest centered within the lake.
"What's happening?"
"What in the world is going on?"
"What's with this whirlpool?"
Scores of Gold Core Realm warriors gathered at the lake's edge, their eyes wide in disbelief.
"Look! Look down!" As this alarmed shout rang out, the warriors hastily looked at the earth beneath their feet. What met their eyes sent shivers down their spines.
