A colossal phantom gate suddenly appeared in the sky, its ten-thousand-foot outline bearing down overhead like a gigantic mountain sinking into the sea, pressing the clouds into surging, roiling waves.
At the sight of such a shocking phenomenon, everyone turned pale and cried out in alarm.
"Look at the sky!"
"Holy shit!"
"What kind of gate is that? How can it be hanging right over Shadow Island?!"
Almost at the same moment, the residents of the entire city looked up and exclaimed. Discussions erupted across every street as everyone pointed at the phantom gate overhead, their varied expressions impossible to restrain.
As the gate's outline grew ever clearer, everyone felt an unprecedented pressure. It was fear of the unknown, as well as an instinctive dread rising from the depths of their hearts.
Even the conference room in the city center was filled with the heads of every department, who watched the transmitted image of the gate and discussed it solemnly without pause.
"Where exactly did this gate come from?"
"This old man has never seen such a gate either. Who knows what might be inside..."
"In the middle of that enormous gate frame lies nothing but endless darkness, deeper than the night sky around it. Even when this old man extended his divine sense, it vanished like a stone sinking into the sea. This gate must have an extraordinary origin!"
"No matter what, this gate's sudden appearance is certainly suspicious! I have a bad feeling about this. From now on, the guards of every department must keep a close watch on it!"
"Mm, Master Lu is right. This gate is suspended above Shadow Island—we absolutely cannot take it lightly!"
After discussing gravely for a long time, the group remained utterly at a loss about the gate. They could only issue