A shock wave rivaling a hurricane tore through the camp, instantly overturning everything within it!
Tents, sleeping bags, equipment, and stones large and small went flying in all directions. Even the forest on the outskirts swayed wildly, as though it would be uprooted!
The gale swept Xia You's bangs aside.
With a wave of Sabrina's hand, an invisible barrier formed in front of them, blocking the shock wave sweeping their way.
Even so, the tremendous force still jolted their bodies.
Misty, the lightest of them, was knocked sideways. Luckily, Xia You reacted quickly and caught her, helping her steady herself.
Once rescued, Misty simply took the opportunity to shelter in Xia You's arms, looking utterly delicate and dependent...
"Ptooey! Ptooey! Ptooey!"
Nearby, Ash had been blasted with dust and dirt. He spat the sand out of his mouth and looked toward the explosion, only to find that the gently uneven lakeshore had been blasted into a circular pit!
The pit measured over ten meters across, exposing fresh soil, gravel, and plant roots. Lake water was pouring rapidly into it, and it looked as though it would fill up before long.
Seeing such destruction, Tracey and the others were left speechless. "Th-this explosion was so powerful! It actually changed the terrain here!"
Xia You also let out a breath, still shaken.
"That really was powerful, and it was far too close. It almost caught us too, but luckily, we managed to block it in the end without anyone getting hurt!"
Once the dust settled, Xia You did not linger on the pit for long. Instead, he glanced back at the camp behind them.
Not only was Lühé's equipment there, but so was all their luggage. If it were destroyed, it would be a major loss for everyone!
Fortunately, their belongings had