Chapter 290: The Demon of the Abyss

Everyone stared at the enormous magic crystal before them, hearts filled with awe.

The magic crystal radiated a mysterious and powerful glow, as if it contained the very core power of the entire palace.

Li An slowly stepped forward and reached out to gently touch the magic crystal.

A surge of powerful magic instantly coursed through his entire body, making him shiver slightly.

"Is this the true power of the palace?"

Li An murmured to himself.

The women also crowded around one by one, looking at the magic crystal with curiosity.

Yuigahama Yui said excitedly, "Wow, this magic crystal looks amazing!"

Hiratsuka Shizuka, seeming thoughtful, said, "It seems the effort we put in through the Trial Grounds wasn't wasted."

Yukinoshita Haruno gave a slight nod and said, "This power is indeed extremely strong. I wonder if we can control it."

Xiang Xiang Monan blinked and said, "No matter what, we have to give it a try."

Just as everyone was discussing, the magic crystal suddenly blazed with light, a fierce beam shooting straight up into the sky.

Startled by the sudden turn of events, everyone stepped back one after another.

After the light faded, a massive figure appeared before them.

The figure radiated an aura of darkness from its entire body, like a demon from the abyss.

"Hahahaha… Did you think that just passing through the Trial Grounds would let you obtain the palace's power? How naive!"

The dark shadow let out a string of eerie laughter.

Li An's gaze hardened as he watched the shadow warily and asked, "Who are you? Why are you trying to stop us from obtaining the palace's power?"

The shadow sneered coldly, "I am the Demon King, the guardian of this palace. Only true strong ones can obtain the palace's power, and you — you're not worthy!"

Having said that, the Demon King waved a hand, and a powerful surge of dark force swept toward the group.

Li An hurriedly cast a magic barrier, blocking the force.

"Everyone be careful, this king is extremely powerful!"

Li An warned loudly.

The women nodded one after another, ready to face the battle.