The torch on the altar moved on its own, nearly extinguished in the chaos!
The blue sacred fire burning fiercely in the brazier behaved the same way, almost swallowed by the suddenly exploding lightning, flickering several times before faintly coming back!
Yet, strangely, there was clearly no wind, and the blood filling the bronze basin remained calm and undisturbed, like a frozen mural!
The High Priest's pupils contracted sharply, and he looked up at the obsidian-like deep black sky.
From the star-filled night, he sensed an indescribable aura of terror heading towards Assam City!
"The 'Great Barrier'… is loosening," he said, his brow furrowed and a tremor in his voice, "I heard the Dragon God's low growl… He warns us, our ancient covenants and traditions are facing the most severe test in a millennium!"
The so-called Great Barrier was a divine miracle descended upon this fertile land by the Dragon God, using the power of Dragon Blood to protect His offspring!
