Chapter 147: Calm Before the Storm

As the radiant morning sun ascended to its zenith, casting its unyielding brilliance upon the world, the golden orb hung proudly overhead, a celestial ruler of the day. 

Its relentless rays bathed everything below in a warm, unforgiving glow, heralding the arrival of a fresh dawn.

In the vicinity of Tong Ji University campus, particularly around the imposing gymnasium, a scene of bustling activity unfolded. 

Determined young individuals, clad in tattered and stained alumni jackets, went about their tasks with unwavering purpose. Some meticulously reinforced the gymnasium's windows, replacing damaged planks of wood with sturdy, freshly cut replacements. 

Others showcased their skills by expertly manipulating and summoning water from nowhere, mixing it with earth to fashion a robust, muddy barrier—an imposing wall.