I am the Holy Poisoner, the Empress advised me to calm down

Suddenly, a violent tremor interrupted all thoughts, as if the earth itself was shaking in response to the impending turning point. "Oh no, it seems like something big is about to happen!" the boy said nervously.

A crack appeared in the ground, and a dazzling light emanated from it. With a low rumble, a massive ball of energy appeared suspended in the center of the room. "Is this the awakened being?"

Just when everyone thought the situation was beyond control, the ancient guardian of knowledge raised his hand and signaled for silence. "Listen to me. Please allow this process to unfold naturally. Only in this way can those who are truly trustworthy be recognized and gain the power here."

At the same time, both sides of the battle tacitly stopped fighting and quietly watched the incredible phenomenon before them. At this moment, Lin Fan turned to look at Yun Ge and asked, "What should we do now?"

"Logically, now that the defenses have been disarmed, all we need to do next is stabilize the output and there won't be any problems," the girl replied quickly, her eyes never leaving the screen for a second. "But to fully control this power... more conditions are needed."

At this moment, the elder who had appeared earlier spoke. His voice, though aged, held a sense of authority. "Young men, true courage isn't just about fighting external enemies; it sometimes tests a person's ability to make difficult choices. We all face this dilemma now—either continue to pursue immediate gains or set aside our prejudices and work together to face the unknown."

The surroundings suddenly fell silent, and everyone fell into deep thought. A moment later, a voice rang out: "Alright, let's just trust your suggestion for once." This was the decision of the person who had originally followed them into the underground palace in search of treasure.

Hearing this, the others no longer hesitated and nodded in agreement. Just as the atmosphere gradually subsided and it seemed that all conflicts would be resolved...

"Wait, someone's breaking in again!" Shen Shiyan suddenly shouted, pointing in the direction of the newly opened door. A group of people dressed in various clothes rushed in quickly, led by a giant, jewel-encrusted battle axe. "It doesn't matter who I am; the key is to stop you!"

The visitor's words instantly brought the atmosphere to a freezing point. "Oh my god, isn't this going to start another fight?" The crowd of onlookers, who had been filled with anticipation, suddenly erupted in excitement. Some began to retreat, fearing they would be drawn into the impending fray again.

"It seems our journey is far from over..." Lin Fan sighed, but soon regained his resolve, re-raising his weapon and preparing for battle. "No matter how many obstacles we encounter, as long as we have faith in our hearts, we can overcome them all. Brothers, are you ready?"

"We can't wait!" the teammates responded in unison.

And so, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, a new round of confrontation begins. But what will be the outcome? Are there more secrets hidden behind this new enemy? The answers to these questions will be revealed in the next chapter...

"Can we really win?" The boy's friend asked anxiously, his eyes closely following the figure in the center of the battlefield.

"Don't worry, looking at the momentum of the 'captain' and his teammates, I think they will definitely succeed!" another passerby said excitedly, as if his hope had been ignited by the fierce battle before him.

In this unprecedented confrontation, Lin Fan displayed astonishing courage and perseverance. Facing a new enemy wielding a massive battle axe, he didn't flinch. "Come on, show me what you've got!" Lin Fan's cry resonated with everyone present. Shen Shiyan followed closely behind him, and the two of them, like sharp knives, plunged directly into the enemy's position.

The new intruders were clearly no pushovers. The leading man swung his battle axe, sending a powerful shockwave sweeping across. But at that moment, Shen Shiyan's sword transformed into a flash of lightning, colliding head-on with the force. The resounding explosion shook the entire palace, and the onlookers gasped.

"Oh my God, how can their weapons be so powerful?" The old man in the crowd couldn't help but exclaimed.

Meanwhile, Yun Ge was still operating the core equipment with all her might. "Just one step left..." Her tone was resolute, as if the entire world had vanished from her sight, leaving only the flashing code and the energy about to be activated.

The Shadow stood there quietly, a complex expression in his eyes. "Do you truly understand everything involved in this?" he whispered to the Guardian of Knowledge beside him.

"Perhaps we don't fully understand," the Guardian replied calmly, "but at least we can trust those who are willing to make the effort."

Suddenly, a strange sound was heard. Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a crystal ball emitting a soft glow slowly emerging from a crack in the ground. "What is this? Could this be the real secret here?" someone exclaimed.

"Yes, that is the key to this place," the Guardian of Knowledge explained. "It is the core that connects to the energy source of this underground palace. Only those who can control it can obtain the full power here."

As everyone was still speculating, a woman in gorgeous armor quietly entered the scene. Her eyes sparkled with wisdom: "So, the question now is who can control this power?"

"Hmph, let strength decide." The axe man said in a deep voice. He swung his weapon again, and a strong breath came towards him.

Meanwhile, Lin Fan, already prepared, charged forward. A dazzling burst of light erupted between the two, as deafening as a meteor strike. "Whoever you are, if you wish to hinder our progress, you must accept the challenge!" Lin Fan's voice echoed clearly throughout the room.

"Wow, is this really something that happens in real life?" The boy's companion exclaimed in astonishment, "It feels like something that could only happen in a novel."

"That's right, it's so cool!" another passerby echoed, his eyes filled with envy that was hard to conceal.

Just as the battle reached a fever pitch, a figure silently appeared out of sight—the woman who had just barged in. She clasped her hands together, and a strange energy wave emanated from her, quickly enveloping the entire battlefield. "Enough! Continuing this will only result in mutual destruction. How about we resolve this conflict in a more civilized manner?"

"What do you mean?" The axe man looked at her warily, but his attack slowed down.

"Simply put, it's a fair competition," the woman said with a light laugh. "Whoever can first stabilize the energy contained within the crystal ball will be the winner."

Hearing this, everyone present nodded in agreement. After all, after going through so much, everyone longed for a reasonable ending.

Thus, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, several different forces gradually converged towards the mysterious crystal suspended in the air. Everyone had their own plans in mind...