As time went by.
The people outside the Immortal Mansion had waited for a long time, but neither the mansion nor the divine light passage showed any further changes. No one appeared—not even the gods they had imagined—so they gradually grew restless.
"Lord Dister, are we going to keep waiting? How about... letting me go and test it first?"
On the ship, a Holy Knight of the Holy Light Court spoke up.
Dister pondered briefly and glanced at the other two ships nearby before replying slowly, "We can try. But there's no need to risk your life personally. We can send someone else to test it."
With that, Dister swept his gaze across the group and soon settled on one of his attendants. "You. I'll personally send you into that divine light passage in a moment."
The attendant was afraid, but didn't dare disobey Dister. He could only steel himself and reply, "Yes, Lord Dister!"
The next moment, Dister raised a hand. A surge of golden power flowed out, enveloped the man, and lifted him into the air, carrying him toward the divine light passage...
The people aboard the other ships watched, their spirits lifting.
"That's the Holy Light Court's ship! Looks like they've finally decided to send someone to test it!"
Seron said gravely.
Soto nodded slightly, then smiled. "Good. This will let us see whether that really is a passage into the Palace complex—and whether it holds any hidden dangers."
Alice smiled. "I was wondering whether we ought to send someone to test it ourselves. We can't just wait around forever."
"Now we don't have to. Since the Holy Light Court couldn't wait, there's no need for our people to take the risk."
"Mm!"
Soto nodded and narrowed his eyes. "As long as we confirm that it really