The moment the Yin Duchess acted, the reactions were instant as the Enchantress Demon Duchess's playful smile vanished, the Corpse Duke's chains rattled sharply, the three Abyssal King representatives' expressions turned grave, and even the Dread Duchess's gaze sharpened.
However, no one stopped her, nor did anyone follow, because no one was foolish enough to believe that going first meant an advantage, nor was it announced that whoever went first would gain any special privilege.
That's why, instead of going after the arrogant Yin Duchess, everyone decided to observe, for this was the perfect chance to see how the Evernight Trial would proceed with the new rules.
All eyes locked onto the Yin Duchess's advancing vessel as the Evernight Gate loomed closer, and its bleeding light intensified as if reacting to her approach.
Millions of gazes held their breath, and then, just as the Yin Duchess's ship was about to cross the final threshold…
BOOM!
