The long howl came suddenly and hauntingly, resembling the howl of a wild wolf echoing across an open wilderness. Along with Obsidian's howl, the moonlight in the sky became even more radiant and dazzling.

A gentle radiance began to descend from the moon, enveloping Verdant Summit like a layer of silver brilliance. Gradually, the soft silver light undulated and moved in multiple directions in the air. The scene resembled countless fireflies dancing in the sky.

Suddenly, the faint silver glow in the sky flickered, and then it converged from all directions toward the giant statue of Celestial Drago. The eyes of the statue emitted a brilliant light, illuminating the entire night sky.

In a short while, the silver glow transformed once again into a protective shield, encompassing the outer perimeter of Verdant Summit.

As this happened, Obsidian's howl gradually subsided. Simultaneously, the shield emitted a faint blue light and disappeared into the vast night sky. Verdant Summit's prote