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

The people around him started to talk. "What's the origin of this guy? He speaks so arrogantly." "And look at the sword in his hand, it feels extraordinary!" The old man shook his head again and said, "Young man, it seems that the world we live in is full of hidden secrets."

The man took a step forward, the tip of his sword pointing to the ground, leaving a bright trail in the air. "I am your opponent. Or rather, the only one who can stop you." He paused. "Perhaps we should talk about the past, 'Sister'."

Hearing this, not only the two people on the field, but also everyone including Zhou Tao was stunned. "Sister, sister?" Even the usually calm Lin Wanxing couldn't help but ask.

Meanwhile, in the rubble far away, several rescued survivors rested with the help of medical staff. A little girl watched the scene unfold, her eyes filled with curiosity and anticipation. "Mom, are these the heroes who came to save us?" she asked, gently tugging at her mother's clothes. "Yes, my dear! They are heroes protecting the world," the woman replied tenderly, holding her daughter's hand tightly, fearful of losing the most precious treasure in her life.

"Then let's go help them too, so they can become even more powerful!" the little girl said innocently, a happy smile on her face. "My child, the best help for us right now is to stay in this safe place and pray." The mother stroked her daughter's soft hair, her tone filled with longing for a peaceful and beautiful life.

Back on the battlefield, the atmosphere grew increasingly tense, as if the very air would cease to flow. "Well, since you insist on intervening, let's see who's the winner!" A subtle tenderness flashed across Yingyue's eyes, then vanished, replaced by an unwavering murderous intent. Meanwhile, the man, without further hesitation, charged forward, sword in hand. "Watch out!" Zhou Tao shouted, but the two men were so fast that they were already engaged in combat in the blink of an eye.

Some onlookers exclaimed, "This is truly spectacular!" Others, however, worriedly asked, "Will the building really collapse at this rate?" Just as the words had fallen, a resounding boom was heard not far away. The entire building, finally unable to withstand the weight, began to tilt inward. "Attention, everyone! Please evacuate to a safe distance!" the policeman's voice echoed through the loudspeaker, relaying to everyone present.

At this critical moment, Shen Shiyan suddenly leaped up, blocking Yingyue's way. "We can settle our differences later, but we must leave this place now!" His voice was firm and powerful, standing out in the chaos. "Hmph, whatever you say." Although she said this, it was clear that her attack power had indeed weakened significantly. Then, the two of them quickly left the core area of ​​the imminent collapse, almost facing each other.

The man who called himself her 'brother' chose another direction, moving as quickly as possible towards the exit. "Let's go, or we'll all die here!" he said, signaling his companions to leave quickly as well.

As they fled, supporting each other, they couldn't ignore the potential for change in the city brought about by what had just happened. When they finally stood in a relatively open area and looked back, only the swirling dust and rubble obscured their view. And as for what would happen next...

"I hope everything will be alright," the people around them said comforting words to one another, but no one could predict what the future would hold. At that moment, Shen Shiyan looked past the crowd, toward the direction where the figure had disappeared, and silently resolved in his heart: "No matter what lies ahead, we will eventually uncover the truth behind all this."

Led by Zhao Yan, the team quickly crossed the dense forest. Lin Xi kept looking back to make sure the monsters weren't following. Suddenly, she felt something trip her. "Ouch!" Lin Xi stumbled and nearly fell.

"Are you okay?" Zhao Yan quickly supported her and asked with concern.

"I think I stepped on something..." Lin Xi frowned and looked down, and found an ancient copper coin under his feet. "Look! What is this?"

Zhao Yan took the copper coin and weighed it gently in his palm. A hint of doubt flashed in his eyes. "This ancient coin may be some kind of special mark in this ruins."

Upon hearing this, a passing elder stopped in his tracks. He wore thick glasses and looked knowledgeable. "Young man, is that the currency of this era? I've heard from my ancestors that in ancient times, there was indeed a custom of using specific objects to open hidden doors."

"Really? That's great, maybe we can find more clues through it!" Lin Xi's eyes lit up, and he was obviously excited about such a discovery.

Just as everyone gathered together to study the ancient coins, the little boy who had been waiting quietly cried out again: "Ah! They're coming—run!"

As expected, through the gaps in the trees, they could see the giant green creatures approaching. Ferens reacted immediately, "Everyone, hurry up! We have to reach the cave as soon as possible."

As night fell, the darkness provided them with some cover. Although thorn bushes and creeks kept blocking their way, with everyone's joint efforts, they finally reached their destination.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief upon entering the cave. It was spacious enough, with a natural depression providing shelter. Li Wen suggested, "This place is relatively secluded and safe, but we still need to assign people to take turns keeping watch to prevent any accidents."

"Well, I think it's better to send a few more people out to collect wood and hay. It would be even better if we could make a fire for lighting and heating." The old hunter who had been silent all this time suddenly suggested.

After a brief discussion, several people who were good at hunting volunteered to carry out this important task, including the kind-hearted man who had offered words of encouragement earlier and the young and adventurous boy.

"Wait, I can help find firewood too!" Seeing this, Lin Xi quickly raised her hand to apply for joining in. "This way, we can finish the work faster."

"Haha, good job, little girl. It seems that we are destined to meet today. Remember to be careful." The burly man patted her shoulder and answered with a hearty smile.