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

This scene made everyone around hold their breath. They saw that the man's strength increased several times in just a few seconds, and he easily swung the huge rock that originally required two people to lift together!

The crowd erupted in exclamations, each one finding it incredible and secretly delighted. "If it's really as powerful as he says... doesn't that mean we have a chance of defeating those foreign enemies?!"

Just as everyone was immersed in their rosy visions of the future, the sound of galloping horses suddenly shattered the tranquility from the direction of the city gate. "Report!" the sentry, sweating profusely, shouted as they rode in. "This is bad! The Iron Blood Army has begun advancing. General, please make a decision quickly!"

Everyone immediately fell into an unprecedented atmosphere of tension. Looking at the army gradually approaching in the distance, Jiang Yin took a deep breath and turned to Mo Nianran and the other soldiers and said, "Now that things have come to this, we have no choice but to defend this land with all our might."

"That's right! Even if we die, we must die for a good cause! We must not let our homes be destroyed!" Countless voices of agreement immediately responded from the crowd.

But at this moment, the man holding the special medicine spoke again: "Wait... I actually have a better idea that I haven't told you yet. Maybe it can help us turn defeat into victory..." His mysterious look once again attracted everyone's attention.

"What method?" Mo Nianran asked with a gleam in his eyes.

"That is..." The mysterious man paused before continuing slowly, "We can use this medicine as bait to set a trap and throw the enemy into chaos..."

Listening to these words, along with the surprise brought by the secret letter just received, infinite possibilities converged. However, how to act next requires everyone to make the most wise choice...

Everything is at a critical juncture, and what path should we take in the future?

"You said you used this medicine as bait?" Mo Nianran frowned and asked, "Tell me in detail."

The mysterious figure nodded, a look of confidence on his face. "Although the Iron Blood Army is large in number, internal divisions are already emerging. We can use this drug as bait and try to spread it among the enemy forces, causing greater chaos within them. This way, even if they become numerous, their strength will be weakened by infighting."

A flurry of discussion erupted. "That's a great idea!" one soldier shouted excitedly. "If we can do this, we might actually be able to turn defeat into victory!"

"But...how can we get the medicine to the Iron Blood Army without detection?" someone questioned. "After all, they're well-trained. How could they be easily fooled?"

Mo Nianran also looked at the Youlan spy, a hint of caution in his eyes. "Indeed, it will certainly not be easy to execute. We need a more comprehensive plan to ensure the success of this strategy."

Just as everyone was lost in thought, a small vendor's voice suddenly rang out from the crowd: "Hey, have you heard? There's a kid named Xiaohu in the village who's very smart and brave. He even helped us fight bandits a while ago. Maybe we could let him give it a try?"

As soon as these words came out, everyone present turned their eyes to him, as if they saw some hope. But Jiang Yin shook his head and sighed, "It's not appropriate to let a child do such a dangerous mission. It's better for us to discuss a proper solution."

At this moment, hurried footsteps could be heard from the distant city gate. A soldier, sweating profusely, rushed over and shouted, "General, the enemy is less than ten miles away. Please make a quick decision!"

The entire battlefield instantly fell into a more tense state. The air was filled with the silence and tension that was unique to the moment before a decisive battle.

"We can't hesitate any longer." Elder Yun patted Mo Nianran on the shoulder. "Now that we have an idea, the most important thing now is how to implement it quickly. Even if there is a slight chance of success, we should give it a try."

Everyone chimed in, expressing their agreement. "Yeah! You have to give it a try to have a chance of winning!"

After a brief discussion, everyone finally decided to take two sets of action plans in parallel: on the one hand, send a small team of elites to infiltrate the enemy camp to spread the news and release the miracle medicine at the right time; on the other hand, make full preparations for the battle on the battlefield and launch a fierce counterattack as soon as an opportunity is found.

So under the cover of night, a silent yet fierce contest quietly unfolded...

The next morning, just as the first rays of sunlight illuminated the earth, the sounds of quarrels and even brawls erupted from deep within the Iron Blood Army's formation. "Oh no, Boss! I don't know what's going on here, but so many of our brothers are fighting and arguing..."

"Who did this?" The military king's face was extremely gloomy.

Meanwhile, our troops, already ambushed for a long time, were poised for action. "Everyone, listen up! Follow me! Charge! Make sure you deliver a fatal blow to the enemy!"

Accompanied by a roar, countless warriors brandished swords and spears and rushed forward towards the smoke-filled area...

Just as the two sides were engaged in a fierce battle, a sudden flash of light followed by an earth-shaking roar that resonated throughout the surrounding area. Everyone looked up and saw a massive black vortex suspended in the air in the distance!

This sudden and bizarre sight made everyone pause. Even those who were usually calm and composed expressed shock. "What a powerful force... Could it be that a higher being has intervened?"

And in the crowd, the Youlan member who had always appeared exceptionally calm, even with a hint of inexplicable smugness on her face, finally spoke up, "Don't worry, the real action hasn't started yet..."

The story ended here, unresolved, leaving room for endless speculation. Faced with the unknown, everyone harbored their own speculations and expectations. Yet, regardless, the wheel of fate had already begun to turn, and only time would tell what would happen next... With the emergence of the massive black vortex, the chaos on the battlefield seemed to freeze in an instant. Everyone paused their battles, gazing upwards at the indescribable celestial spectacle, their hearts awash with speculation and fear.

"What is this? The apocalypse?" a soldier asked tremblingly, his eyes full of disbelief.

Another veteran, who was a bit calmer, shook his head and muttered to himself, "No... This is the manifestation of some higher power. I hope it will be beneficial to us..."

At this moment, before the two armies, the mysterious Youlan member who had remained silent until then—Lin Xuan—appeared to have a faint smile on his face. He slowly pulled out an ancient scroll emitting a strange glow from his bosom and began to recite softly.

Everyone around couldn't help but cast their gazes on this young and enigmatic man. Even the usually calm and experienced General Mo Nianran couldn't help but show a hint of doubt. He stepped forward and asked softly, "What are you planning to do? What is this scroll?"

Lin Xuan turned to look at Mo Nianran, his eyes gleaming with determination and confidence. "This is one of the ancient artifacts passed down in my family—the 'Book of Time.' It has the power to reverse time and space and alter fate. Now is the time to awaken its true power."