The figure inside the crystal ball swayed more violently, as if struggling, yet also as if in a state of ecstasy. A hoarse voice spoke again, this time with an imperceptible tremor: "I want... power! I will make those who once mocked me and betrayed me pay the price!"
Lu Chen and Huo Yao exchanged glances, both seeing a trace of gravity in the other's eyes. They knew that once this power was misused, it would lead to unimaginable catastrophe.
"I will help you," Lu Chen said in a low voice, "but you must promise me that you will never use this power for evil purposes."
Chapter 20