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

However, no one can predict what will happen next; all one can do is wait and see where this contest will ultimately lead. The final hours before nightfall are destined to become a pivotal moment that will change the course of history...

"We can't lose no matter what!" Gu Jingshen murmured in a low voice, clenching his fists quietly.

Outside, the hustle and bustle continued, and an unknown fate quietly approached... As the sun gradually set outside the window, darkness enveloped the entire city. In the conference room, the tense atmosphere was even more solemn than the night itself. Everyone knew that tonight was destined to be unusual.

The director quickly adjusted his strategy and assigned tasks to everyone: "Now we need to assign tasks. The intelligence team must quickly analyze the known information and identify more potential threats. The action team must be prepared to deal with various emergencies that may arise. And you..." He turned his gaze to Lin Wanxing and the others, "As important support for this operation, you must stay in touch with us and assist each other."

Lin Wanxing nodded: "I understand. Since we have decided to work together, we must trust each other." Her eyes were firm, as if she had already made all preparations to face the challenge.

Shen Shiyan added, "Also, leave the task of collecting clues and observing the environment at the scene to me. After all, for a secretive organization like this, any insignificant detail could be the key to solving the case."

The chief nodded in agreement and ordered his men to begin deploying police forces. The room was filled with the sound of hurried footsteps and the passing of various instructions. Amidst this bustle, Xiao Li clutched his camera, capturing every moment. "While we don't know what awaits us, at least these images let everyone know that someone once worked for the peace of this city."

"Hey, young man, don't just focus on filming. Be careful not to become a target!" A passing policeman teased, which made Xiao Li, who was originally a little nervous, smile.

"Don't worry, uncle, I will protect myself! And to be honest, it's really exciting to experience such a historic moment in person." Xiao Li responded.

Meanwhile, on another street, Jiang Chuxia was following an experienced criminal police officer on preliminary investigations. In the distance, beneath the dim yellow streetlights, a few citizens could be seen strolling around, but their faces didn't look as relaxed as usual. Suddenly, a middle-aged man passed by and couldn't help but complain:

"What on earth has happened to this world? How could such a peaceful city become so chaotic..."

Hearing this, the veteran detective sighed helplessly: "It can't be helped. Too many unsettling things have happened recently. But please rest assured, we will do our best to restore peaceful life."

"Please, fellow police officers, you are all good people!" After saying that, the passerby quickened his pace and disappeared into the night.

As the police were busy, members of the "Shadow" unit also began to take action. One of the officers responsible for monitoring the surrounding area reported over the radio: "Boss, it seems that a large number of police forces have gathered here. What should we do?"

The team leader sneered, "Just follow the original plan. Remember, the more dangerous the moment, the more you need to maintain your composure to throw your opponent into disarray. Besides, they have no idea what will happen next..."

Several plainclothes SWAT officers were quietly approaching an abandoned building in the city center. At that moment, an elderly woman sitting in front of a nearby convenience store caught Gu Jingshen's attention. "Hello, have you seen any suspicious individuals or movements?" he asked, trying to speak calmly so as not to startle the elderly woman too much.

The old man raised his head and looked Gu Jingshen up and down before slowly answering, "Oh, little friend, it's really not easy for you to work so hard at such a young age. I haven't seen anything strange... Oh, by the way, it seems that a group of young people have been going in and out of the old building next door recently. I don't know what they are doing."

Upon hearing this, Gu Jingshen's eyes lit up, and he immediately reported this important clue to his superiors. Soon, an elite assault team surrounded the target building and successfully captured several suspects. Just as everyone breathed a sigh of relief, a loud noise was heard from not far away...

Everyone stood up and looked towards the source of the sound. A patrol officer rushed into the room and shouted, "Chief! There was a strong tremor over there just now. Initial judgment is that there must have been a new explosion!"

This statement immediately triggered a new round of chaos. "Has another incident occurred? How many secret weapons do these people have hidden?" Lin Wanxing asked angrily.

Meanwhile, at Shadow's headquarters, the leader watched the livestream on the screen with a satisfied smile. "Hmph, looks like the game has just entered its climax..." he muttered to himself.

Just as the situation was about to deteriorate further, a technical expert who had remained silent suddenly slammed the table and said, "Wait a minute—I just rechecked the data several times and found that one of the frequently appearing data streams is likely the location of the core node used by Shadow for communication and control!"

This news made everyone's eyes light up. Perhaps this was the key to turning the situation around. But no one knew what challenges they would face...

Gu Jingshen glanced at the clock on the wall and said, "No matter what, there is not much time left until the scheduled time. We must act immediately." When he said this, his tone was calm but full of firm strength.

Outside, the lights were still dim and the traffic was bustling, but everyone in the conference room was completely focused on the task at hand. Because everyone knew: every second was precious, and perhaps a greater crisis would strike the next moment...

"As long as the flame of faith remains unextinguished, no matter how difficult or arduous it may be, we can overcome it," Lin Wanxing murmured, his eyes gleaming with an unprecedented brilliance. The director nodded, his gaze sweeping across everyone's faces. "In these final minutes before the operation, let's all adjust our mindsets and ensure everyone is in top condition." He then turned to Lin Wanxing, "Are you sure you can handle it? After all, this mission is extraordinary."

Lin Wanxing raised the corners of her mouth slightly, "Don't worry, Director, we are no longer rookies. Moreover, under this circumstance, I will not allow myself to become a burden to anyone." Although her words were gentle, each word was full of power, and the people around her were unconsciously cheered up.

"Hey, Captain Lin is so handsome!" A young technician whispered to his friend Xiao Zhao who was also in charge of the analysis task.

"Of course, don't you see who trained these players?" Xiao Zhao responded proudly, his tone unable to hide his admiration.