A sudden surge of Abyss Mana sent violent ripples of chaos through the surroundings, distorting the air with its malevolent force.
The top elders of the Necrovauld Academy, along with Velkar Malachor, stood near the entrance to the Abyss Hole, their once-calm expressions quickly twisting into shock as the ominous energy spiked unnaturally.
"What is going on?" muttered Elder Feris, his usual calm demeanor giving way to visible tension. His eyes narrowed, scanning the gate as the oppressive energy grew more suffocating by the second.
Disciples who had been cultivating or standing guard near the Abyss Hole's edge came sprinting out, their faces pale, eyes wide with terror. Some of them could barely form words, gasping for breath as they stumbled toward the elders.