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

Just like that, at a new starting point that is chaotic but full of hope and challenges, the four brave men are about to face unprecedented tests...

"No matter what hardships and obstacles await us, we will fight side by side until the very end." Zhao Zihao looked his friends in the eye with determination, then took the lead and headed into that unpredictable world. "Are you ready? Let's face everything that's coming together!"

"No matter how dangerous the road ahead, we will face it together until we find the final secret!" Li Qingyue's words were resounding, setting the tone for the new round of adventures that were about to begin.

Their conversation not only inspired mutual trust and courage, but also deeply moved the villagers who had been merely observing. "These people... are truly incredible!" someone exclaimed, their voice filled with deep admiration for these young warriors and a curious anticipation for what would happen next.

Just as the four of them entered the cave shrouded in mystery and unknown danger, a faint yet unignorable sound of a bell rang from a distant mountain peak, as if foreshadowing the arrival of more unexpected events...

As the chiming of the bell faded into the distance, the depths of the cave seemed to grow even deeper and more mysterious. The surrounding darkness, like a thick liquid, swallowed up all light, leaving only the faint glow of the staffs above the four people's heads, struggling to resist the heaviness.

"This place... doesn't feel good," Li Qingyue whispered. She gripped her sword tightly and looked around vigilantly. "The sound of the bell just now made me feel inexplicably uneasy."

"Don't be afraid. Now that we have come this far, we must face any difficulties bravely." Zhao Zihao encouraged, but he himself also felt that this invisible pressure was gradually approaching.

Suddenly, the sound of soft footsteps broke the silence. A figure quietly approached their position, only to be discovered before it was completely engulfed by darkness. It was Lao Zhang, the villager who had followed them all the way. He shouted breathlessly, "Wait, wait! You can't just rush in like this! There are countless secrets and dangers there."

"Uncle? Why did you follow us here?" Liu Qingcheng was a little surprised, but did not show any blame. "It's really dangerous here. You shouldn't have come."

"I... I just don't want to miss any opportunity to help." A hint of hesitation crossed Old Zhang's face before he spoke firmly. "I know you all possess unique skills, but I also have my responsibilities—as a villager, bringing you some information might be useful as you explore uncharted territory."

Hearing this, Shen Wenbo nodded in agreement. "Okay, then at least stand behind us in a safe place. If there's ever a need for your knowledge, please don't hesitate to share it."

Time continued to flow even after a few words exchanged. Shortly after they entered the cave, they encountered another enemy challenge: a group of what looked like some kind of mutant creatures rushed towards them. These creatures were huge and moved quickly, emitting terrifying roars.

"Prepare for battle!" Zhao Zihao shouted, instantly drawing the long sword from his waist and charging forward. "Protect the people behind you. Don't let them harm the village chief!"

At Zhao Zihao's command, everyone immediately entered combat mode. Liu Qingcheng quickly formed a massive light shield, blocking the monsters' initial attack wave and channeling elemental energy for ranged attacks. Li Qingyue, like a ghost, darted across the battlefield, seeking flaws and delivering fatal blows. Shen Wenbo, still wielding the mysteriously radiant staff, directed the surrounding dark matter to inflict area-of-effect damage...

Seeing this scene, Old Zhang was filled with awe. "This is a true hero! Living in the same village as me, I could never imagine there was such a powerful being, fighting so tirelessly for everyone's safety..."

But the battle was far from over. Just then, an even more formidable foe appeared—a massive, pitch-black snake, like the embodiment of nightmare, slowly crawled out from the ground. Its eyes, like two miniature volcanic craters, continuously spewed blazing flames, and its skin was covered in sharp scales, gleaming in the night. This was undoubtedly a far more formidable foe than any they had encountered before!

"Is this the biggest problem..." Zhao Zihao narrowed his eyes and stared at the huge black shadow. There was no fear in his tone, but instead it was full of fighting spirit. "Then, we should also use all our strength!"

At the same time, Shen Wenbo, who had been maintaining a calm and thoughtful state, said, "We need to adjust our strategy. An opponent of this size can't be defeated by unilateral consumption. We must find its weakness and deliver a fatal blow!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he swung his staff and unleashed a powerful blast, repelling all the attacking small monsters. Meanwhile, Li Qingyue, observing the monster's behavior, noticed a weak spot on its head. "That's right! Aim for it!"

Just as everyone was ready to attack, an unexpected change occurred - the seemingly motionless black snake suddenly began to move rapidly! Its target was the area where the villagers who had just joined in were!

"Quickly retreat! Move everyone to a safer location!" Liu Qingcheng anxiously ordered. However, before anyone could react, a giant palm suddenly slammed down on several innocent civilians...

At the critical moment, a dazzling white light shot out from nowhere and intercepted the attack, giving everyone on the scene a chance to breathe. At this time, a new voice broke the silence of the battlefield:

"Oh, it turns out to be a piece of cake~ Just watch me!"

Everyone turned around to see a figure in a red suit standing tall in the air, a confident smile on her face, as if the rules of the world had lost their meaning in her presence. "Hey, what are you guys still standing there for? Team up and take it down now! Otherwise, we'll be in trouble later!"

"Who is she? Is this really something a human can do?!" The villagers exclaimed in surprise.

The newly appeared girl smiled slightly and cast an expectant look. "Alright everyone, are you ready for the next battle? More tests await us in this mysterious cave. But remember, no matter what, we must fight side by side to the end!"