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

"Look, that's Xiao Zhao!" Lina from the team recognized the little boy in the picture at a glance, "So this is why you became a warrior."

Elsewhere, Genos saw a heartwarming scene of himself and his family. Seeing that familiar yet distant face, his usually calm and resolute heart softened. "I miss home so much... but it's just a passing thought," Genos muttered, shaking his head vigorously to dispel the tenderness. "I must focus now."

The most shocking thing for Leon was that he had never imagined a situation before him—he was standing against the entire team, even trying to harm his friends. "No! I would never do such a betrayal. This is absolutely fake!" Leon took a step back, his voice firm and powerful, "No matter what, I will not waver from my position."

"Don't be afraid, everyone," Zhao Yan's voice, like a beacon of guidance to his teammates at this crucial moment, said. "This is just a test of our mental fortitude. No matter what unfolds before us, as long as we firmly believe in the bond between us, there's no difficulty we can't overcome."

As his words fell, the previously turbulent environment seemed to be affected, gradually becoming quiet. Then, within the focus of everyone's gaze, a small, radiant golden treasure box slowly rose. "True power does not come from material things, but from the unconquerable determination deep within each person." A mysterious and kind voice resounded through the sky.

"Wow..." The villagers were attracted by this sudden and novel change and crowded forward to get a better look. "The legendary treasure chest!"

"Great, there's finally someone in our village who can unlock the secret of this tower!" a young girl shouted excitedly, her eyes full of pride.

"Hey, Zhao Yan, are you ready?" Lina turned to Zhao Yan and asked, with a look of worry but also trust in her eyes, "Shall we try it together?"

Zhao Yan took a deep breath, then nodded and smiled, "Okay, then let's fight side by side to the end!"

However, just as the truth behind the treasure was about to be revealed, the entire space suddenly began to shake again. "Wait... is there another unknown challenge?" everyone exclaimed in unison.

Just as Zhao Yan and Lina were about to open the treasure chest, the entire space began to violently shake again. This time, the shaking was stronger than any before, as if the entire world was shaking. The surrounding mirrors began to emit a shrill sound, as if warning something.

"What's going on?" Genos asked vigilantly, tightening his grip on the weapon and scanning his surroundings.

Leon quickly looked around, trying to identify the possible source of the threat. "It seems there are still unknown challenges waiting for us."

Suddenly, a powerful energy surged from the treasure chest, forming a massive ball of light that slowly spun in the air. The ball emanated a soft, mysterious glow, enveloping everyone within. Then, the ball split into countless points of light, flying towards everyone.

These points of light paused for a moment on each team member's body before entering their bodies. Zhao Yan felt a surge of warm energy flow into him, bringing him a profound peace of mind. The other team members felt similar changes, as if each of them had gained some kind of power.

At the same time, the villagers outside the ancient tower also noticed this strange energy fluctuation.

"What is that?" exclaimed a middle-aged woman, holding her son's hand tightly, her eyes full of worry.

"It's amazing..." exclaimed a young child, his face full of curiosity about the unknown world.

"Could this light be the appearance of the guardian of the treasure?" the village chief muttered to himself, with a glimmer of expectation in his eyes.

"No matter what, I hope they can return safely." An old woman whispered, with deep blessings in her voice.

Back in the tower, Zhao Yan felt his body being lifted up by an invisible force, slowly floating into the air. At the same time, the others also felt the same change and began to float up.

"What's going on?!" Lina cried out in surprise, but she quickly adjusted her mindset and focused on observing everything around her.

Zhao Yan took a deep breath and tried to communicate with this energy. "Friends, it seems we still have one final test to face."

As soon as he finished speaking, the dots of light began to converge into a massive ball of light, then gradually transformed into a mysterious figure in a robe. His features were blurred, but his voice was clear and commanding: "Brave men, you have demonstrated courage and wisdom. Now, you must pass the final test—the test of your hearts."

"An inner test?" Zhao Yan frowned slightly, his eyes determined. "We are ready."

The robed figure nodded slowly, extended a hand, and pointed forward. Instantly, a huge mirror appeared before everyone. What was reflected in the mirror was not themselves, but a completely different world.

"What is this?" Genos asked in a low voice, frowning.

The mirror revealed a war-torn land, people struggling amidst the ruins, their cries of grief ringing in the air. And behind it all, a massive castle emanated a strange and sinister aura.

"This is the future of our world..." Zhao Yan's voice was filled with sadness. "If we fail, our homeland will become like this."

"Impossible!" Lina shook her head firmly, "We will never let this happen."

The robed figure's voice rang out again: "Your choice will determine everything. Only when your hearts are filled with firm faith can you overcome all evil thoughts."

"We're facing this together!" Zhao Yan shouted, turning to look at his teammates. "The power of each of us can bring about change!"

"Yes, we are united!" Leon raised his fist and responded loudly.

"No matter what happens, we will never give up!" Genos said firmly.

As everyone swore their oaths, the scene in the mirror began to change. The flames of war slowly subsided, lush green shoots sprouted from the ruins, and people rebuilt their homes with smiles on their faces.

"See, this is the power of belief." The robed figure nodded with satisfaction. "You have proved that true courage comes from within."

With that, the mysterious figure slowly vanished, leaving behind a scene of tranquility and peace. Zhao Yan and his teammates also gently floated down to the ground, knowing that this adventure had come to an end.

The villagers outside the tower cheered excitedly when they saw the light on the top of the tower gradually dissipate.

"Great, they did it!" a young man shouted excitedly.