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

The onlookers were all amazed at the sight. "Oh my god, this is amazing! I've never seen anyone this amazing!" Lilia clenched her fists excitedly. "These people are truly living legends..." Several elderly people nearby were moved to tears, impressed by the young generation's courage and fearlessness.

But within minutes, the battle was over, and all the robbers were subdued. Garlon assured the nearby villagers, "Don't worry, we'll ensure their safety and hand them over to the authorities." He then turned to the team members and said, "Time is running out, so we can't delay any longer. Pack up and keep going!"

The team set out on their journey again, leaving behind a crowd of grateful and amazed people to see them off...

At the edge of a dense forest in the distance, a figure silently watched this powerful force gradually recede. "So those legendary warriors are truly so formidable," the figure said, his lips curling up slightly in a sly yet profound smile before slowly retreating into the shade of the trees...

At the same time, a strange phenomenon suddenly appeared on the team's way forward: the air around them began to condense inexplicably, as if something was approaching quietly... "Wait! Did anyone notice something was wrong?" The envoy suddenly stopped, frowned, looked forward and said this with a hint of coldness.

The others immediately became alert upon hearing this, but before they could inquire about the situation, a strange gust of wind rustled through the leaves. "It seems things aren't simple," Ye Qingqing whispered, her sword trembling slightly as if sensing the impending crisis. The atmosphere in the group suddenly grew tense, and everyone was on high alert. Garlon's gaze grew more determined, knowing that perhaps an unprecedented challenge lay ahead. Just as everyone was on high alert, a thin farmer emerged from the edge of the woods, looking flustered and exhausted.

"Please wait! I have important news for you." The man's voice trembled with excitement, and he waved eagerly at the crowd. "Hurry up!" the envoy shouted, frowning. "We're running out of time."

The man named Toby took a deep breath and said in a trembling yet steady voice, "I know of a shortcut that bypasses that dangerous place... but that road hasn't been used for years. It's said that in ancient times, a powerful source of power slept there."

Upon hearing this, Garlon and his teammates exchanged a glance. Although this path was fraught with uncertainty, compared to the unknown, this might be the best option at the moment. "Thank you for your reminder. We'll consider it carefully." Garlon nodded, then led the team in the direction Toby had indicated.

Soon after following Toby's instructions, the surrounding landscape began to change. The once vibrant vegetation gradually dwindled until it disappeared, replaced by a gray, lifeless landscape. A sense of oppression and unease permeated the air.

"This place is truly unusual," the young apprentice Jack whispered to his comrade Ivy, who nodded but didn't respond. As the only member of the team with healing powers, she was concentrating on sensing the subtle flow of energy within the area.

Suddenly, from all directions, bursts of shrill screams and deep, beast-like roars rang out, frightening several timid merchants nearby so much that they nearly fell to the ground. "What's going on?! Everyone, be on guard!" Garen shouted, quickly drawing his sword.

Immediately afterwards, hundreds of bizarre, foul-smelling monsters burst from the fog-shrouded woods and launched a fierce attack. Faced with this sudden assault, the squad immediately organized an effective counterattack—arrows rained down upon the enemy; the warriors' swords gleamed with a cold brilliance, repelling the monsters one by one; the wizard chanted ancient incantations, summoning flames to devour the most ferocious enemies...

Just as the battle reached its climax, Ye Qingqing, who had remained silent until then, slowly walked towards the center of the battlefield, muttering a spell as she prepared to unleash a powerful area-of-effect skill. "Stop it! Otherwise, we're all doomed!" Lilia then ran out from behind, blocking her path and shouting, "I know you're strong and brave, but sometimes you need to learn to control yourself!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present was stunned. But soon, as the first rays of dawn pierced through the dark clouds and illuminated the earth, all the monsters collapsed and disappeared as if extinguished by the light...

After the battle, the team paused to rest and recuperate. Many villagers gathered around to express their immense admiration for the heroes. One child even offered Leon an apple, saying, "Thank you for saving my hometown. I hope one day I can be as brave and strong as you." Accepting this gesture, the young warrior gently touched the boy's head and smiled, saying, "As long as you always remember to be brave and uphold your own righteous path, you will one day become a warrior who protects this world."

Yet, at that moment, the mysterious figure reappeared from the distant forest. Gazing at the retreating warriors, he chuckled again, "I'm not disappointed... Now, the next part is even more exciting!" Then, he turned and disappeared into the depths of the forest...

At the same time, the following conversation took place among the team members who had just experienced a fierce battle:

Garlon looked at his close comrades and said, "Brothers and sisters, although we have temporarily solved a difficult problem, I have a feeling that a bigger storm has just begun."

"Don't worry too much, leader. No matter what difficulties we encounter in the future, we will stand together and face them together." Ivy said such inspiring words gently, which received a warm response from the others.

Just as everyone was about to continue their journey, the envoy who had been silent all this time suddenly spoke up: "Actually, what the little girl said just now makes a lot of sense. We should indeed consider changing our tactics and strategies when the time is right..." After saying this, he looked at the others meaningfully, leaving the suspense to be revealed next time.

The competition officially began, and the audience erupted in excitement. As the host's passionate voice echoed throughout the venue, countless pairs of eyes fixed on the two protagonists in the center of the field—the eldest prince and Liu Qingcheng.

"Everyone, please watch the wonderful show that is about to begin!" The host's voice seemed to ignite the audience's passion.

The two stood side by side on the field, their eyes gleaming with confidence and determination. Their opponents, all of them seasoned masters, showed no sign of backing down.