Two hours later, all seven nations of Umbra had convened, with over ten minutes still remaining before the central teleportation gate in the arena was set to open. Lu Hong, along with the other contestants, quietly awaited at the preparatory seats.
Although the contest had not yet begun, the verbal sparring between the seven kings was already well underway.
"I'm telling you, Ji Hongtian, I advised your country to leave Umbra long ago, but you wouldn't listen. Every time I see you all dressed in black, it's just depressing," jeered the king of Horizontas, taking a jab at the ruler of the Black Nation.
