Huaxia, on the outskirts of Beijing, the Huaxia Energy Research Center.
Several researchers are observing a curve that suddenly fluctuates on an energy spectrum.
The energy curve, which was originally only slightly undulating, now shows considerable fluctuations.
Rising and falling, it's like the world breathing.
"How so?"
The researchers were surprised.
"First, check if there's an error in the calculation method."
This energy monitoring device was created by studying the energy flow in the bodies of players who have already activated the Meta World system panel.
It hasn't been officially put into use yet; it's currently in the trial phase.
Its function is to monitor whether this energy is present in the air.
Energy fluctuations occurred as soon as the instrument was put into use, and the researchers present all thought that the instrument had malfunctioned.
However, an hour passed.
Several researchers were sweating profusely as they calculated around the instrument.
"The calculation method for light distortion is correct!"
"The device self-test did not find any problems with the program's operation..."
"Also, the spectral fluctuations seem to be getting bigger and bigger!"
The discussion grew increasingly urgent.
Clearly, they couldn't find what was wrong with the instrument, so...
"In other words, the instruments are not malfunctioning, and the new energy around us is indeed constantly increasing!"
"Let's notify the higher-ups first. Even if something goes wrong in the end, we've done our best to check for errors; we just haven't found them yet."
After the group finished their discussion, the letter was quickly submitted through a special channel.
At the same time.
Mirage-like illusions suddenly appeared in various places.
The dazzling illusion attracted everyone's attention and spread across the entire internet at an astonishing speed.
"Wow, look! There really is a mirage in Enshi! Look, look! What are those things?"
A local streamer from Enshi saw online reports of mirages appearing in various places, including his own city, and immediately started a live stream outdoors with his phone.
As expected.
A mirage floated silently in the air, filled with darkness, withered branches, and a pervasive curse, making it impossible to see what was inside.
Nobody knows that there is any place on Earth that is so dilapidated and dead.
"That's strange. Aren't mirages supposed to reflect a certain place? Do such sights exist on Earth?"
"Could it be underground in the desert?"
"I feel like I'm in an island nation. Maybe this is the result of too much nuclear wastewater being released."
The streamer was also quite curious when he saw the comments.
The scenery of a mirage, well, it's a bit too fantastical, not quite like a scene that exists in reality.
Instead, it resembles special effects scenes from certain movies.
However, the simultaneous appearance of so many mirages around the world is clearly not a prank orchestrated by someone else. If it were a prank, how much money would it have cost?
There are now at least a thousand confirmed mirages appearing online.
Major forums and social media platforms rushed to produce content on the mirage theme, giving netizens a feast for their eyes.
Whoosh whoosh...
The appearance of mirages is also accompanied by various energy storms.
At that moment, people all over the world felt as if some kind of power within their bodies was being drained...
"I suddenly feel so sleepy... even though I just woke up..."
"Damn it, I was dozing off while fishing and smashed the screen!"
"Hiss... You know what, I almost rear-ended someone while I was driving and fell asleep at the wheel. Luckily, I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my forehead and woke up."
No one really understands where the fatigue in the body comes from.
It can only be attributed to not getting enough rest.
However, the staff at the Energy Research Center clearly felt that a certain power was being lost in their bodies, and even lifting a thermos cup was much more difficult than usual.
"Oh no, could this be an energy attack from aliens?"
"Could the monster arrival that the higher-ups said be happening earlier than expected?"
Everyone panicked.
However, it is indeed as they said.
Powerful energy storms raged across the world, and boundless spiritual power roamed the skies.
However, no one could see this enormous energy.
At this moment, all of China's internet and television networks switched to emergency broadcasts, much like an earthquake warning, and everyone's mobile phones and televisions were forced to receive this emergency broadcast.
"Urgent Notice: A massive storm is expected to hit multiple locations across the country within the next hour. All workplaces, except government agencies, state-owned enterprises providing basic social services, and hospitals, should suspend operations. If there are air-raid shelters or underground parking lots nearby, please go there immediately for emergency shelter."
"Do not go outside; please wait until the storm has passed."
Everyone was stunned when they saw this mandatory message.
If not everyone had received it, they would have thought it was a scam message from some organization.
Good grief, it can even force acceptance.
"Let's go to the underground parking lot."
"We don't have any air-raid shelters here, what should we do?"
While discussing the message, netizens were also looking for places to hide.
Although the sky outside was still clear and blue, showing no signs of an impending storm, the government's exaggerated announcement, which was received by the entire nation, left everyone with no choice but to obey.
Meanwhile, foreigners were still watching the mirages, and when they heard that China had issued a nationwide emergency evacuation notice, they couldn't help but laugh, while the Chinese people would make a fuss over nothing.
Within the Dawn Elf Empire, outside Emerald City.
The battle between Sveden and Roor raged from the outskirts of town all the way to the vicinity of Emerald City.
The mountain peaks were halved by Sveden's spatial magic.
Needless to say, the Emerald City, built in the mountains, has mostly become a ruin, just like in the previous life.
Su Xi now has two thousand rare treasure chests in her backpack.
Luo'er's health had only dropped to 50%...
That's it, there's absolutely no magic left to squeeze out.
Su Xi let out a silent wail.
Luo'er's strength far exceeds imagination.
The dead dragon reacts much slower to magical attacks than when it is alive, but precisely because it is dead, it doesn't care about its injuries when fighting.
Crazy and Sveden traded injuries.
Other spirit NPCs aren't having an easy time either.
With Sveden around, there haven't been any casualties yet, but inevitably, their magic has been exhausted, just like Su Xi now, turning into a sugarcane without any juice.
There's no other way.
Su Xi frowned.
Without the magic to unleash the Extreme Ice Feast, Su Xi wasn't confident she could keep the Dream Fish.
The only option is to secretly find a place to release the Lei Fa.
After all, she was a member of the "Justice" faction, so Su Xi couldn't openly have any connection with her.
Using the excuse of restoring her magic power, she had Isidore and Alar help her hold off the enemy while she ran into the forest, opened her Portable World, and secretly released the Lei Fa.