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

In the darkness, the group began to move silently, as if every step was on the edge of the unknown. A tense atmosphere filled the air, and everyone's face looked particularly solemn.

Suddenly, a low roar pierced the night sky, and the sound was getting closer and closer, as if some large beast was approaching the camp.

Lin Xuan made a quick decision: "Prepare for battle! Little Rabbit, you and Lily hide behind the tree, and the rest of you spread out to surround this unknown creature."

As soon as he finished speaking, a huge figure rushed out from the woods. It was a huge gray werewolf with red eyes and a body covered with thick gray fur, each hair seemed to emit a dangerous light in the dark night.

Mo Nianran took a few steps forward, sword in hand, his eyes filled with determination. "Don't worry, I'm here!" he shouted, then leaped up and launched a thunderous attack at the werewolf. The sword flashed, instantly illuminating a corner of the dark forest.

The small animals watching were also awakened and started talking about it not far away:

"Who are these people fighting? It's so intense!"

"Did you hear that? That's Master Mo Nianran, he's a famous warrior."

"That monster is really strong. I wonder if it's dangerous?"

"Don't worry, we're just here to cheer them on!"

As Mo Nianran battled the giant gray wolf, more wolf-like monsters suddenly appeared, surrounding them from all directions and trapping them. "Oh no! There are so many more..." Xiaotu's voice was filled with unconcealable panic.

At the same time, Yun Ying drew the dagger from his waist and said coldly, "Looks like we'll have to take drastic measures." With that, he joined the melee, nimbly weaving between the enemies, each step precise and each strike bringing down an opponent. "Brother Lin is right. We can't let our guard down at this crucial moment!" he said, his eyes gleaming with unprecedented determination.

Elsewhere, Lin Xuan was engaged in a battle with a wolf that looked the most powerful. "Back off!" With a furious shout, a faint white light shone from Lin Xuan's fists, and he launched a powerful blow. Instantly, a blast of air swept through the surrounding vegetation, flattening it and sending the giant wolf reeling back several steps.

Just when everyone thought the situation had gradually calmed down——

"Hey, huh! I didn't expect you to have some real power!" The mysterious man who had appeared earlier reappeared from nowhere, not alone. He was accompanied by several armored, faceless figures. "But is that enough? You're looking down on us, aren't you?" He said with a mocking tone, clearly intending to test the strength of these uninvited guests once more.

Seeing this scene, almost everyone present couldn't help but gasp. "What's this guy up to? Is he deliberately trying to kill me?" Lin Xuan was secretly wary and puzzled. "Never mind, I have to take action tonight anyway! Haha!" The mysterious man laughed and waved his hand. The black-clad warriors following him quickly dispersed into a surrounding formation.

At this moment, there seemed to be no other solution except a head-on confrontation. Thus, the situation, which had been relatively stable, was once again pushed to a climax...

Lin Xuan clenched his fists, his eyes sharp as an eagle: "Brothers, are you ready? No matter how powerful the enemy is, we must persevere to the end for our dreams!"

Yunying nodded and said, "No problem, let's work together to deal with this crisis!"

However, at this critical moment, a gentle yet majestic female voice rang out through the night sky, "Oh? It seems the game has just begun... But don't worry, brave warriors~ As long as you can overcome the next trial, you will find the treasure~ Of course, if you fail, I'm afraid you will be stuck here forever, hehe..."

Everyone's expressions changed in unison: Is this new character friend or foe? Will her appearance change the status quo? What fate awaits the expedition members in the future?

Lin Xuan frowned and looked towards the source of the voice: "Who are you? Why are you doing this?"

A beautiful woman with flowing long hair slowly stepped out of the shadows, her lips curled up slightly, her eyes glittering with cunning. "I am the guide of the Misty Forest—Elena. And the reason I do this... hehe, you'll know when the time comes~"

As the last ray of moonlight gradually faded from the sky, the entire world seemed to fall into a deeper and unpredictable vortex of fate...

"Then the real test begins." Yunying whispered, his voice echoing clearly in the silent night.

"Prepare to face all challenges!" Lin Xuan responded, his words firm and powerful. Their figures stretched out in the faint glow of dawn. Ahead lay more unsolved mysteries and an even more intense adventure... In this tense and uncertain atmosphere, a flurry of discussion suddenly erupted. The surrounding animals seemed captivated by the impending battle, squatting or standing, watching from a distance.

A clever little fox leaned close to the old wolf and whispered in his ear, "Old man, do you think these people can win?"

"Hmph, that's hard to say. The strength of this group of people is indeed impressive, but the other party is not a pushover either." Old Wolf shook his head after pondering for a moment.

A deer nearby couldn't help but interrupt and said, "But have you noticed that the young man named Mo Nianran is really amazing! It's so cool to see him swinging his sword!" There was obviously some admiration in its eyes when it said this.

A group of little squirrels who were watching the battle on the other side also joined in the discussion, "Hey, have you heard? The big sister who suddenly appeared just now seemed to be called Elena, right? I've heard about the legend of the Misty Forest before. It is said that she is a mysterious and powerful figure!" The bravest one among them even stood on the shoulders of his companions to get a better glimpse of the situation ahead.

At the same time, in the center of the battlefield—

Yunying quickly flashed to Lily's side. He reached out and gently patted the girl on the back to show encouragement, "Don't be afraid, we will definitely be able to overcome this difficulty."

Lily nodded and smiled firmly: "Thank you, Brother Yun... We will win!" After that, the two looked at each other and rushed towards the enemy group at the same time.

"Get out of my way!" Lily waved her staff, releasing a brilliant light that forced the beasts in front of her to retreat several steps.

At the same time, Yunying was not idle either. The short knife in his hand flew up and down. Every precise cut could take the life of at least one opponent.

Lin Xuan's side was also engaged in a fierce battle. Despite facing a large number of enemies, he was able to hold his own with ease thanks to his combined agility and immense physical strength. "Ha! Come on! Let me teach you a lesson, you ungrateful bastards!" A low roar erupted from deep within his chest, and a dazzling beam of light instantly erupted from his fist, striking the oncoming giant wolf. The immense force sent it flying dozens of meters before it crashed to the ground, motionless.

At this time, a wonderful duel took place on the other side——

Mo Nianran, sword firmly gripped, pressed forward against the gray werewolf. The two engaged in a fierce back-and-forth. Though seemingly at a disadvantage, Mo Nianran's gaze remained calm and resolute. "It's over." Just as everyone expected him to take another defensive stance, they heard these words. He suddenly took two steps back, then with a powerful thrust of his feet, he lunged forward like an arrow, his sword flashing with an unprecedented brilliance.