In the primeval forest on the Yunnan frontier, it was midnight and all was still. A few faint insect chirps rose and fell in a chorus through the layers of dense woodland, while wisps of smoke drifted aimlessly. At that moment, a dazzling white streak appeared on the horizon, trailing a long tail as it came closer. It tore across the sky with oppressive force before finally plunging to earth. A thunderous crash shattered the silence, sending countless birds into flight and beasts stampeding in every direction. Then, from deep underground, came a plaintive dragon's cry: "Is this... someone coming to take me home?"
