Boom...
Rumble...
Small stones on the ground began to tremble, bouncing as though they were dancing. Faint tremors rippled through the earth.
Thunderous stomping came from every direction, filling everyone's ears as though a vast army were charging toward them.
Mixed into those heavy footfalls were low growls, like the roars of savage beasts.
"What's happening...? It sounds like a lot of things are coming toward Liyue!"
The people of Liyue stopped their work and lifted their heads slightly, seemingly intent on picking up the savage aura carried on the wind.
"So many Demon Gods... so many Demon Gods... it's over... we're all going to die here..."
At that moment, a man suddenly crouched on the ground, clutching his head, his face filled with terror. He kept muttering to himself.
His strange behavior made the already nervous crowd even more frightened and uneasy.
"Mom... I'm scared..." A little girl seemed to sense the strange atmosphere too, and fearfully clung to her mother beside her.
"It's all right. Don't be afraid. With Rex Lapis here, everything will be fine," her mother said gently, stroking the little girl's head.
"What nonsense are you talking about? With Rex Lapis here, how could anything happen to us? Keep spouting that nonsense, and you'll have my fists to answer to!"
A rugged-looking man walked over and shouted sternly.
He frightened the already terrified man into silence. The man merely crouched there, clutching his head and trembling all over.
"That's right! Rex Lapis is here! We'll be fine!"
"Rex Lapis has never let us down! He'll protect us!"
"Everyone, don't panic or get nervous. Just carry on with your work. We must trust Rex Lapis!"
Soon, the people of Liyue regained their confidence, no longer shaken by the terrifying stomping and growling.
Meanwhile, at Mt. Tianheng.