Amidst the tension between the White Wolf and the old man, a heart-wrenching scream suddenly pierced through the tranquility of the Virtual Realm, startling everyone outside the small bamboo house. Their expressions changed abruptly as their gazes turned toward the bamboo house. Some even attempted to rush inside, but were stopped in their tracks by a Light Screen the old man had set up, making it impossible to move forward. The terrifying howl also sent the previously leisurely birds and beasts of the Virtual Realm into a panic, fleeing in all directions, while the fish in the water dove straight to the bottom, remaining motionless.
After that howl, the entire world fell into an unusual quietness, leaving everyone under a heavy, oppressive feeling. They stood quietly, their eyes intently on the small bamboo house, desperate to enter but unable to. The Light Screen the old man placed covered the entire structure, leaving no entry point.
