The shocking turn came so suddenly that the lively venue fell silent in an instant.
The light released by several soaring pillars mingled together, casting a soul-stealing glow across everyone's faces.
Zi Ling's Mother held her camera blankly, forgetting even to press the shutter.
Just then, a gentle force enveloped her entire body... Then Zi Ling's Mother felt everything around her rushing forward—she was moving backward.
In an instant, she had been pulled from the photography area inside the arena to Ah Xiruo's side!
"G-Great One?" Still shaken, Zi Ling's Mother gave a startled shudder.
"Stay beside me. Don't leave, and don't speak." Ah Xiruo's voice was subdued.
Zi Ling's Mother nodded. Seeing that the Great One had instantly "grabbed" Lizi back as well, she relaxed a little.
"Sis, it's all right. We have so many powerful people here," Lizi hurriedly reassured her.
Zi Ling's Mother nodded, but her complexion remained poor. Despite her courage, and despite having met and come to know high-level supernatural beings lately... deep down, she still had an ordinary person's mindset.
This wasn't a game. Her hundred-odd pounds of flesh really could die against these supernatural powers in the real world...
"I... I'm fine... I'm fine..." Zi Ling's Mother took a deep breath. "Lizi, what should we do now?"
"Nothing," Lizi said quickly. "As long as we don't cause trouble, that's the biggest help we can give."
"You're right..." Zi Ling's Mother nodded gently.
Lizi soothed Zi Ling's Mother into sitting down, while quietly scanning their surroundings. She was also curious who had launched this surprise attack... Her demonic power had likewise dropped several levels, sending her strength plummeting.
This was different from Kirin City's effect... Kirin City's seal drove supernatural beings to despair, whereas this drastic reduction in strength brought pain and unease.
Still,