And so, the Guardian Light Curtain swept across the entire town.
More and more people joined the "head-hugging, crouching, trembling army."
Senior White hovered in the air, watching over the entire town to prevent any accidents.
The task of monitoring the heavenly tribulation was handed over to the Northern Great Emperor.
However, from start to finish, the Guardian Light Curtain caused no harm to the town. Those who were busy, working, or resting remained unaffected.
Everyone selected to enter "Head-Hugging Crouch Defense mode" was either idle or could crouch without causing any problems.
Around town, the people trembling in Head-Hugging Crouch Defense began chatting.
"Oh, Brother Li, you're shaking too."
"Brother Liu! What a coincidence. You're shaking too."
"Yeah, what a coincidence. Sister Wang's beside me, and she's shaking too."
Similar conversations took place all over town.
Humans were strange creatures. If someone suddenly lost control of their body and was forced to "hug their head, crouch, and tremble" all alone, they would certainly panic, and might even scream.
But when a whole crowd around them entered the same head-hugging, trembling state, people inexplicably felt much more reassured. Though they were still somewhat frightened and confused, they could keep their heads. Some were even in the mood to chat and shoot the breeze.
"Say, how long do we have to keep crouching and shaking? If this goes on too long, I don't think my body can take it."
"Who knows? But I feel full of energy while I'm shaking, like I'm several years younger."
"Me too! My back doesn't hurt anymore, and my legs have stopped cramping!"
"The more I shake, the better I feel. Even my cough seems to be gone... but I kind of need the bathroom."
"Count me in for the bathroom. I need to go too.