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

Just as everyone was walking away, a little kid suddenly shouted, "Look over there, something strange seems to have appeared again!"

Following his direction, they saw a dense row of small black dots appearing on the previously calm horizon, slowly moving towards them. This scene made everyone feel an inexplicable sense of tension.

"Hmm?" Ferrens frowned and looked ahead. "What are those?"

Lin Xi gripped the staff tightly in his hand, his expression solemn: "I don't know, but we must find out as soon as possible."

"Okay, let's get ready. Maybe this will be a larger-scale battle." Zhao Yan answered firmly.

"I hope it's not something too difficult to deal with." The little boy muttered.

Genos, standing behind them, appeared unusually calm, as if he had already made preparations for anything. "No matter who the opponent is, as long as we are here, we will never give up easily."

Thus, facing the unknown and challenging journey ahead, the four brave heroes walked forward step by step with firm steps, embarking on the journey of searching for the mysterious ruins amid the blessings and expectations of passers-by...

As the team continued to move forward, the dark clouds in the sky seemed to grow lower and lower, almost pressing down on the ground. As the team gradually moved away from the crowd, the surrounding environment became increasingly desolate, with only the occasional bird song breaking the silence.

"Why is it so quiet here?" the little boy said uneasily. "I feel like something is watching us from the dark."

Lin Xi patted his shoulder and comforted him softly, "Don't be afraid. We are all people who have experienced countless battles. No matter what we encounter, we can handle it."

At this moment, a gust of wind blew by, carrying a strange breath. The air was filled with a rotten smell, making everyone's nerves tense.

"Everyone be careful, this aura is very unusual." Ferens frowned and tightened his grip on the sword in his hand.

Cas pulled a parchment map from his backpack and studied it carefully. "It seems this is indeed the location of an ancient relic, but I don't know exactly what it is."

"Whatever it is," Zhao Yan patted his chest confidently, "We can definitely solve it."

Just as they were about to move on, a group of cavalry suddenly came galloping from a distance, their horses' hooves kicking up a cloud of dust. The leading knight shouted, "Hey, are you Miss Lin Xi's group?"

"Yes, we are." Genos responded, looking at the other party warily.

The knight stopped his horse, dismounted, walked up to Lin Xi, and saluted respectfully: "I am the captain of the border troops of the neighboring country. I have been ordered to come to help you. We just received intelligence that there is an ancient underground ruin in this area, which may contain some powerful power."

"Thank you. Your coming is very important to us." Lin Xi nodded in gratitude.

"Oh, one more thing. We encountered some strange creatures on the road. They looked very dangerous," the knight added.

"Are these what you are talking about?" Ferens pointed to a forest not far away, where a group of strange creatures were ready to move.

"Yes, that creature!" exclaimed the knight.

These creatures resembled mutated beasts, their bodies covered in thick scales, their eyes gleaming green, and they appeared exceptionally ferocious. One of the leading creatures roared, instantly causing a commotion among the entire group.

"Oh no, they are about to attack!" Zhao Yan shouted and quickly assumed a fighting stance.

"Everyone get ready, we can't delay any longer." Lin Xi raised his staff and gathered magic power to prepare for the battle.

"Hmph, a mere beast dares to come and die!" Cass sneered, and a sharp light flashed in his hand.

Genos brandished his sword, standing heroically at the front, his gaze fixed firmly on the enemy. "Charge with me, comrades!"

At the command, the team quickly launched into an offensive. Lin Xi was the first to cast a spell, sending balls of fire and icicles flying through the air, pelting the mutants. Ferens followed closely behind, wielding his sword to slay the first few monsters. Zhao Yan, like a ferocious beast, darted across the battlefield, leaving deep footprints with every step. Cass, with his precise shooting, felled his enemies one by one. Not to be outdone, the newly joined Genos, his agility and quick reflexes, earned the trust of his teammates.

"Wow, this group of people is so amazing!" The onlookers exclaimed in amazement.

"Yes, they are simply legendary warriors. They are not afraid even in the face of such a powerful enemy."

The battle lasted for a while, and finally, the mutant creatures were wiped out one by one, and the battlefield returned to calm.

"Huh...it's finally over." The little boy breathed a sigh of relief and a relieved smile appeared on his face.

"Well done, everyone, thank you for your hard work." Lin Xi praised with a smile.

"Hey, let's go find the ruins next." Zhao Yan said proudly and patted his teammates around him.

"Well, I hope we can find that so-called artifact." Ferrens nodded with a firm look in his eyes.

Just as they were about to leave, a huge shadow suddenly appeared in the distant sky, like a giant dragon circling in the sky. A powerful pressure swept over, making everyone feel a chill.

"What...what is that?" the little boy asked in horror.

"I don't know, but we have to find out." Lin Xi clenched the staff in his hand, his eyes firm.

"No matter what, we will not back down." Zhao Yan said firmly.

"Yeah, everything will be alright with us here," Cass agreed.

Genos looked into the distance calmly and said softly, "The real test has just begun."

"Let's go, let's face this challenge together." Lin Xi looked up at the sky and said firmly.

The figures of the four gradually disappeared into the distance in the afterglow of dusk, while the huge shadow still lingered in the sky...

"They will succeed, they will." The onlookers silently blessed them, their hearts full of anticipation.

As the sun gradually set, the team continued on their journey in the twilight. The enormous shadow still hovered on the horizon, as if silently observing the brave explorers. An ominous aura hung in the air, raising everyone's alert.

"We have to speed up," Genos said, "If that's really a dragon, we have to find the ruins as soon as possible, otherwise we'll be in trouble when it arrives."

"You're right. We can't delay." Zhao Yan clenched his fists, his eyes gleaming with determination. "Let's go!"