"What's going on?"
"What's happening?"
The sky, once bright with the blazing sun, had suddenly plunged into darkness, sending a wave of shock and terror through the crowd.
Faced with this unknown terror, people could only huddle together for safety. Sticking close at least eased some of their panic.
The major Sects and families all began recalling their disciples, as if everyone sensed something was wrong.
"There have been strange omens everywhere recently. We knew something was going to happen, and now it's finally here!"
"Sigh... I know. I don't know what it is, but my heart won't stop pounding!"
"Why hasn't the Ancestor come out? Could she still be in seclusion at a time like this?"
The elders of the Ancient Cold Sect gathered, their expressions fraught with anxiety.
Worry and agitation were plain on everyone's faces.
Luo Hantian remained silent, not uttering a single word.
