Shangguan Jing and Jiang Qiao hadn't come to any conclusion yet when a change occurred at the lake. A surge of overwhelming energy burst from underneath, causing the once-calm surface to explode into massive waves. Due to the precaution against aerial mutant species from the lake, a barrier of instruments was set up between the lakeside and the military command center. Now, the water surged like an army charging into the barrier.
The deafening roar was incessant, and although the flickering barrier wasn't breached, no one could guarantee that the continued assault wouldn't lead to more serious consequences.
Half a minute later, the troops stationed elsewhere along the lake commenced round-after-round bombardment of the lake's surface.
A few minutes later, the waves receded, giving way to a torrent of dark liquid that spread across a large area of the lake, laden with a heavy, bloody scent.
