_Boom!_
Everyone in the city could hear it.
The dust accumulated over many years dropped down from the roof beams.
The crowds on the streets were perplexed as to what had happened.
The officials of the court who had just received news from the south wondered in shock, _has another mountain collapsed?_
The thunderous boom gradually faded into the distance.
The massive dragon claw slowly drew back into the clouds.
The array over the Prince of Xiang's estate had been shattered. Though the estate had not been turned into ruins, it was not far from it.
The wooden bridge had been shattered, and ruined evening pavilions were tilting into the lake. The waters of the lake sloshed against the shores, turning the yellow sands of the horse track into a muddy slurry.
Dust rose all around the estate, as did screams. Dazzling stains of blood could be seen speckling the white walls and their red tiles.
