In the Shadowland, within the final circle.
The triumphant smile on Gu Yuexi's face froze instantly.
In the elimination waiting area, the faces of all the eliminated contestants went blank.
Outside the Secret Realm, every student on the Central Playground was stunned silent, including the teachers, upper management, deans, and even Chancellor Chen Shouzheng from the seven academies!
A second ago, everyone watching the match thought the battle between Gu Yuexi and Chu Sheng was over.
Victory had been decided. The Future Empress had, without a doubt, crushed the giant cockroach!
But... what was that sound?
"Could it be...?"
As the live feed's camera slowly panned around, the view finally settled on what was behind Gu Yuexi.
At the same time, Gu Yuexi whipped her head around.
And there it was!
