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The moment that his blood made contact with the Summoning Crystal, there was a dark energy that suddenly came from the Summoning Crystal. 

At the same time, there was a strong aura that came from it that made the fourth prince's elite guards stop in their tracks. They were waiting to see what was going to happen with this Summoning Crystal instead of trying to stop it.

The fourth prince saw this and shouted at them, "What are you doing? Stop him before the summoning ceremony is over!"

The elite soldiers were surprised to hear this, but they once again started moving towards Duke Yuletide.

Or at least they would have if it wasn't for a voice that suddenly rang out.

"Who dares to awaken me from my slumber?"

This was a powerful voice that seemed to shake the air itself when it rang out.