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

Everyone will fall into endless darkness…” His eyes revealed deep worry.

As the time of departure approached, the envoy's voice rang out again among the team, "Let's go, warriors. Remember, unity is our strength. Everyone is contributing their efforts to this goal, and no one can be replaced."

The warriors nodded in agreement, and then, led by Jia Long and Ye Qingqing, the elite team set out on their journey to the Temple of Light. The night had not yet completely dissipated, and the dawn's light accompanied them, as if heralding the birth of new hope.

"Do you think we can really find the legendary 'Heart of Hope'?" a young warrior asked in a low voice, his eyes full of anticipation and anxiety.

The veteran beside him patted him on the shoulder and replied firmly, "Only by believing in yourself can you overcome all difficulties. Since you have embarked on this road of no return, then move forward bravely!"

Just as everyone was preparing their belongings, a seemingly ordinary vendor quietly approached. He glanced at this elite group, a hint of curiosity in his eyes: "Hey, where are you all going? Why do you all look so serious and nervous? Did something terrible happen to you?"

A nearby soldier turned and responded, "Hey, buddy, we're going to a legendary place—the Temple of Light. It's said we're searching for a treasure that can save our world."

The peddler's eyes lit up when he heard this and he immediately became excited: "Wow, is this true? I've also heard stories about that place, it's so cool! I hope you succeed, and be sure to bring me some good news when you do!" After saying that, he smiled, waved his hand, and turned to leave.

The envoy silently watched him leave, then said to those around him, "It seems our trip has attracted attention from the outside world, but this is a good thing. Letting more people know what we are fighting for will help gather broader support."

At this moment, Ye Qingqing suddenly seemed to remember something and looked at the envoy and asked, "What kind of terrifying power does the 'Key of Destruction' you mentioned possess? If we can't stop it in time, the consequences will be disastrous..."

The envoy was silent for a moment before answering, "Indeed, it will not only increase the power of the Dark Mage to an unstoppable level, but will also attract countless abyssal creatures to invade the human world. Once the gate is fully opened, the situation will be irreversible... Therefore, no matter what, we must find the 'Heart of Hope' to fight against all this!"

Everyone was shocked upon hearing this, yet their faith was strengthened. "Alright, everyone," Garlon's steady, powerful voice echoed throughout the camp. "The road ahead may be filled with thorns and obstacles, but we shoulder a profound mission and responsibility. Only by remaining steadfast can we achieve ultimate victory!"

Then he raised his arm and pointed in the direction of the gradually brightening sky: "Let us set out to meet the challenge with the first rays of morning light!"

"Yes!" All the soldiers shouted in unison, and then a series of orderly footsteps gradually moved away from this familiar land and advanced towards an unknown journey...

As the group retreated, only a few people remained, watching them disappear over the horizon. "Do you think this group of people can truly change their fate?" one of them whispered to his companion.

The other nodded thoughtfully and replied, "Who knows? But at least there are still people willing to try for a miracle... Perhaps that in itself represents a precious spirit..." With that, they both sighed and silently returned to their respective workstations, awaiting any news from the front. Meanwhile, the adventure of the group in the distance had only just begun... The team was moving at a rapid pace, and everyone knew that every moment of delay only increased the likelihood of the spread of darkness. Along the way, news of their mission spread like wildfire, from villages to markets, and everywhere was buzzing with discussion.

"Look! It's Garlon and his troops!" On the edge of a bustling town, several children excitedly shouted, pointing at a small group of soldiers marching along the main road through the center of town. Their mother quickly pulled them back. "Don't be so loud, kids," she said in a low, respectful voice. "They shoulder the fate of the entire continent. We must pray for them."

Meanwhile, in a secluded alley, two figures were quietly observing the situation. "Do you think this group of people can complete the mission?" asked a middle-aged man in ragged clothes with a weathered face. His name was Rhodes, a retired veteran.

"I don't know," the young man next to him looked a little immature, but his eyes were extremely firm, "but I think they can, at least they are much stronger than we were back then." His name is Leon, and he used to be a member of this team until a battle made him lose the opportunity to continue fighting.

Just as the two were sighing, they suddenly heard a commotion ahead. "What's going on?" They hurried forward to investigate. They saw a group of robbers blocking the way not far ahead, attempting to intercept the expedition.

"Haha, a few unlucky souls just happened to be passing by. Leave all your valuables behind. Otherwise..." The robber leader's laughter died abruptly as he realized that the people standing before him weren't ordinary travelers as he had imagined, but an elite squad of professional warriors armed to the teeth. "Who are you? What do you want?" He tried to remain calm, but his voice trembled slightly.

Ye Qingqing snorted and walked forward. Her eyes were so sharp that they seemed to be able to penetrate the other person's heart. "We don't have time to play games with you. Please get out of the way immediately, otherwise don't blame us for being ruthless."

Just as the two sides were deadlocked, a young woman's clear and courageous voice rose from the crowd: "Come on, everyone! Justice will triumph over evil!" This was said by Lilia, an apprentice at a local bookstore. She loved novels filled with heroic tales. Witnessing this contest firsthand, she was thrilled, filled with anticipation and support.

Seeing this, the envoy smiled slightly and turned to his teammates: "Since that's the case, how about we show off our strength?" Everyone nodded and quickly adjusted their formation to form a semi-encirclement, tightly locking the enemy in and preparing to launch an attack...

With a single command from Garlon, the entire situation shifted in an instant: "Attack!" As soon as he finished speaking, he launched a fierce attack, relentlessly lunging at the enemy like a beast out of its cage. The rest of the team followed closely behind, each employing their own abilities and techniques to meet the enemy before them...