The nations engulfed by the Rift Vortex were now shrouded in a haze of blood-rest mist.
News of the phenomenon quickly spread across the globe through the internet.
Most ordinary people had no idea what was truly happening, but mystic masters and special organizations in every country understood exactly what it meant.
Crisea's warnings hadn't been baseless. The Descent of the Alternate World was real!
The countries that failed to raise their National Barriers or take swift action were the first to suffer. By the time they realized it, it was already too late.
The alternate world descended indiscriminately, sweeping into every corner of the globe.
Everyone was struggling just to survive, let alone lend help to anyone else. Even the nations that had activated their National Barriers couldn't hold out for long.
The vortex, wrought by the Alternate Divine Power, was synonymous with a vast black storm, consuming everything in its path.
The National Barrier was a protective shield. But as the storm raged on, swirling and striking without pause, the barrier was bound to show signs of cracking.
No one had faith that they could outlast the onslaught of the vortex.
Only now, under mounting pressure, did the representatives of the mystic arts community across various nations finally grasp the severity of the crisis. They sent urgent pleas to Crisea for help.
Of course, it was too late to unite their strength now.
Crisea could only manage to prevent the alternate world from descending upon its own land. There was no way they could spare resources to aid others.
The only advice they could give was: "Tell the people the truth."
Hector said, "Have everyone arm themselves for their safety."
At the very least, they had to ensure that people wouldn't die helplessly in their "own" hands when the Descent occurred.
There was one small mercy amidst this chaos. The Alternates, driven by a subconscious need to eliminate their Originals, bore murderous intent only toward their identical selves.
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