As Night withdrew his gaze, the pressure that had been weighing upon everyone suddenly vanished!
Everyone froze for a moment, then the atmosphere instantly boiled over!
Without hesitation, Monchi charged toward Orucia. Komodo hesitated for a moment, then turned back to glance in Angel's direction. It had long coveted Angel. If it could awaken, the problems with its body would be solved as easily as splitting bamboo. And now that Angel possessed the Origin Fire, it could also resolve the aftereffects of devouring the Blood Cocoon. Going after Angel would maximize its gains.
However, once the pressure lifted, Fafnir seized Angel by the back and flew away into the void.
In other words, if Komodo wanted Angel, it would have to expend effort pursuing him—and even if it caught up, it would still have to face Fafnir. If it chose Angel, then the Origin Fire on Orucia's side would definitely be beyond its reach.
After weighing it in its mind—though not even a second had passed in reality—Komodo decisively followed Monchi's lead and rushed toward Orucia.
Komodo did not believe it could catch a Fafnir determined to flee, while Orucia currently had no ability to resist. Clearly, Orucia was the more suitable target.
However, just as Komodo charged toward Orucia, its body suddenly halted.
Or rather, everyone's movements stopped at that very instant.
Monchi and Komodo, charging toward Orucia; Fafnir, flying into the void; the humans and demons casting cold, calculating looks at Angel... At that moment, they all froze as though time and space had stopped, every movement ceasing like statues.
And the reason was—
The pressure that had receded suddenly returned with a vengeance!
Moreover, the pressure this time was even more vast and overwhelming. Before, although no one could advance an inch, they could at least still