Across the boundless snowfield, thunder suddenly rumbled in the distance.
Countless raised mounds lay covered in drifting snow. Like the tooth beds of some beast, they surrounded the castle wreathed in brilliant rainbow light.
Beneath the ice-covered earth, countless root-like tissues spread out from the base of the castle. The Alchemy Matrix of the Golden Dawn was slowly growing, inch by inch enveloping this land.
Correcting the depth, altering the heavens, reshaping Qian Kun.
Remaking this dead snowfield, little by little... dragging it into hell.
Within the sharp ice crystals growing from the ground, shadowy silhouettes gradually emerged. As calamity gathered, hordes from hell gestated like plants within countless ice beds. Occasionally, a premature specimen would suddenly open blood-red eyes through the ice.
And look upon this world.
Then it discovered... that the amber "world" was looking down at it too.
It even blinked.
Curiosity surfaced in its slit pupils.
Then, an enormous paw gently pressed down through the thick frost. Sharp claws snapped out like blades, digging deep into the ice, slicing and crushing it apart.
Finally, it raised its paw and licked the ketchup left on it twice.
After spitting in disgust, the colossal creature withdrew its gaze without interest. Its tail wagging and tongue lolling, it continued racing joyfully through the snow.
Toward the distance...
.
Within the castle shrouded in rainbow light, a lean figure suddenly appeared amid layers of ritual matrices.
"Mr. Witt?"
Under the protection of the rituals, the alchemist raised his eyes. "It's rare to see you in such a hurry. Do you have orders?"
"..."
Edward Witt was silent for a moment, then sighed. "Mr. Ji, I regret to bring bad news. This place is to be abandoned. Everyone must evacuate as quickly as possible. I'll assist you."
"What?"
Ji Shanggu froze