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

The four of them exchanged smiles, their steps more determined than ever before, heading towards the unknown future. Meanwhile, a flash of lightning suddenly flashed across the distant sky, seeming to foreshadow the approach of a greater storm... As Zhao Yan and the others advanced along the crystal path, the surrounding scenery suddenly became even more fantastical. A strange fragrance permeated the air, seemingly invigorating. Several glowing flowers swayed gently by the path, emitting a soft glow like stars in the night sky.

"Wow, this flower is so beautiful!" Lina said excitedly. She gently picked one and looked at it carefully.

Genos nodded, "Yeah, it feels like everything here is full of mystery."

At that moment, they heard footsteps coming from the front. They stopped in their tracks, wary of the sound. They saw a middle-aged man and a young woman slowly approaching them. The middle-aged man wore a dark blue robe, his eyes gleaming with wisdom. The young woman wore a light white dress and held an exquisite flute.

"Welcome to the City of Dreams," the middle-aged man said with a gentle smile. "I'm a resident here, my name is Ivan. This is my daughter, Lucy."

"This is our first time here," Zhao Yan responded politely, "thanks to the guidance of old man Aura."

Lucy looked at them curiously, her eyes gleaming with curiosity. "Are you from the ancient tower? I heard from my father that there is a trial ground there."

Lina smiled and nodded, "Yes, we passed the test there, and now we hope to find more help here."

Ivan smiled slightly. "Then you are our honored guests. However, please remember that this place is not completely safe. Especially at night, many dangers can sneak up on you."

Just then, a villager came running over with a look of terror on his face. "Mr. Alvin, this is bad! A monster has appeared in the forest east of the village and injured several villagers!"

Ivan frowned, "What? We need to go over there and take a look. If you'll excuse me, everyone, we need to go take care of this."

"Why don't we go together?" Zhao Yan suggested. "We also have combat experience and may be able to help."

Ivan looked at them gratefully. "Thank you very much. Please follow me."

The group immediately rushed to the forest east of the village. On the way, villagers gathered around and talked about it.

"Those young people look really impressive!" said an old lady.

"Yes, they are the brave men from the ancient tower. I hope they can solve that problem." Another man responded.

When they arrived at the forest, they saw a huge black shadow moving through the trees, growling and snarling. Several villagers were terrified and huddled aside.

"What kind of monster is that?" Lina asked nervously.

"That's a black wolf, very ferocious," Ivan explained. "We have to be careful."

"Leave it to me!" Zhao Yan walked forward confidently, drew his sword, and prepared to fight.

Genos and Leon quickly prepared their weapons and stood beside Zhao Yan. Lina chanted a spell, preparing to cast a spell.

"You guys are so brave!" a villager said excitedly, "If I could be like them..."

Just as the two sides were about to engage in battle, suddenly, a flash of lightning flashed across the sky, accompanied by a loud bang. The black wolf was startled by the sudden thunder and quickly fled into the depths of the forest.

"Great, it's gone!" Lucy breathed a sigh of relief.

"But this is only temporary, it may come back." Alvin frowned.

Zhao Yan pondered for a moment, then said, "We can't let this situation continue. Mr. Ivan, do you know the weaknesses of these black wolves? Perhaps we can find a way to completely eliminate them."

"As far as I know, they are particularly sensitive to the element of fire," Ivan replied.

Leon nodded and said, "Then let's try using fire magic. Lina, are you ready?"

Lina gripped her magic wand tightly and nodded firmly, "Of course, let's do it together!"

The group once again stepped into the forest, ready to face the upcoming challenge. In the distance, in the palace hidden in the darkness, several figures in black were still discussing their next move.

"Looks like we have to act quickly," the leader sneered. "We can't let these troubles disrupt our plans. Pass the order down, be on full alert, and brace for an even bigger storm!"

As the sky darkens, dark clouds gather over the Dream City, foreshadowing the coming of more storms. Deep in the forest, Zhao Yan and his companions fight tooth and nail to protect this land...

Just as they were about to enter deeper into the forest, they heard hurried footsteps in the distance. A villager ran over in a panic, sweating profusely.

"Mr. Ivan! There's something new!" he gasped. "A group of unidentified men in black appeared in the north of the village. They seem to be looking for something."

Ivan's expression changed. "Men in black? Could it be them..."

Zhao Yan frowned, "Should we go and take a look, maybe we can help."

Lucy looked at everyone worriedly, "But you're already very tired, and you still have to deal with the black wolf..."

"It's okay," Zhao Yan said firmly, "We can't let these men in black destroy the peace of the village. Let's go, friends, let's face the new challenges together."

"That's right!" Genos waved his arms. "Since we've chosen this path, we won't retreat even a single step!"

The group turned and ran towards the north of the village, disappearing into the night. The villagers watched them leave, their hearts filled with anticipation and admiration.

"I hope they succeed," one woman murmured. "These young people are really amazing."

"Yes," another villager echoed, "They are true heroes. I hope we can live a peaceful life soon."

The group quickly crossed the village, heading north. As the night deepened, the surrounding scenery became even more mysterious and eerie under the moonlight. The villagers gathered at the entrance of the village, talking among themselves, their eyes filled with both worry and anticipation.

"These young men are so brave!" an old lady said to the young woman next to her. "I hope they can return safely."

"Yes," the young woman nodded, "The village hasn't seen such a brave man in a long time. I hope they can find the true purpose of the man in black."

Led by Aiwen, Zhao Yan and the others soon arrived at an open area north of the village. Moonlight shone on the ground, illuminating the surrounding scenery. In the shadows of several large trees, several dark figures could be vaguely seen, searching for something.