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"Boom—!"
When that dull roar, powerful enough to make hearts contract and eardrums tremble, erupted from one of Tenrou Island's passageways, the entire island's ground shuddered for a brief instant.
Within that passage, across the vast open space, heavy impact force mixed with violent lightning swept through the entire area like a storm expanding in every direction.
"Crack... crack crack crack..."
The ground split apart again and again without any suspense.
"Boom boom boom boom boom—!"
The rocks nearest the point of impact exploded one after another like fragile balls under the assault of the tangible shockwave and terrifying lightning.
Even Wendy could not help crying out. She raised her hands in front of her face, struggling forward as though against a raging storm, looking as if she might be blown away at any moment. If she had been any closer to the center of the impact, her petite body would likely have already been sent flying.
Under such circumstances, the very center of the impact seemed to collapse as the entire open space sank sharply downward.
As a result, the ground shook wildly, while bolts of lightning slithered back and forth across the earth like giant pythons, splitting the ground wherever they passed.
Before long, centered around the impact site, the entire ground was covered in cracks and darting currents like a spiderweb.
By the time everything finally settled down, who knew how much time had passed.
Feeling the commotion gradually die down, Wendy finally raised her head with lingering fear and looked ahead.
"Tap... tap tap..."