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

The men quickly sprang into action. As they were busy, a slight frictional sound suddenly erupted from outside, raising their alarm. "Who's there?" Zhao Yan cautiously surveyed his surroundings, gradually approaching the source of the noise.

However, the one who responded to him was a clear and loud female voice - "Hey, hey~ Don't be nervous, brothers~ I'm just here to bring you some warmth!"

Another figure emerged from behind the trees: a woman in an exotic long dress with a gentle smile on her face. In her hand, she held a lit torch, which she extended in a friendly manner toward the group of exhausted but still motivated young people.

Everyone was deeply moved by this unexpected kindness. "Thank you, you're such a timely help!" Lin Xi happily jumped forward to accept the gift from the Messenger of Light, expressing his gratitude.

On the way back, everyone talked about many interesting things, and some even started talking about the unique customs and folkways of their hometowns to relieve the depressed mood at the moment.

After all preparations were completed and they returned to the cave, everyone sat down around the blazing bonfire to relax for a while. At this time, Lin Xi couldn't help but open up again, "Hey, you know, my grandfather used to tell me a lot of stories about the unsolved mysteries of the world..."

Just as everyone was absorbed in the fantastical plot, an unusual sound outside broke the brief silence...

- "Bang...Boom..."

The sound was far more intense than ever before, like the sound of a tumbling boulder or the roar of a wild beast. "This time, things are different. We must investigate immediately!" Reynal declared gravely, grabbing his nearby weapon and rushing out of the cave. The others followed closely behind, each of them feeling a sense of unease. Under the cover of night, the jungle seemed even more unfathomable, and an unforeseen turning point in fate was brewing ahead...

"Be careful, follow me closely," Zhao Yan whispered, the torch in his hand illuminating the vague outlines of their surroundings. The air was filled with an unknown and oppressive atmosphere, as if countless pairs of eyes were quietly watching them from the darkness.

"Oh my God! Why... why are there so many big rocks here?!" The little boy following closely behind the team shouted in a trembling voice.

The previously flat road ahead was now blocked by countless tumbling boulders, clearly the cause of the loud noise they had just heard. Even more unsettling was the fact that through the cracks, they could see several pairs of dark green eyes in the distance, standing out against the pitch darkness.

"Everyone, be alert and don't let the monster get close." Ferrens said in a deep voice, the long sword in his hand had been quietly unsheathed, ready to deal with any emergency at any time.

As everyone was vigilantly observing the situation around them, a shivering girl hiding in a corner caught Lin Xi's attention. "What's your name, little sister? Don't be afraid, your brothers and sisters are here," Lin Xi said softly, trying to comfort her.

The girl raised her head, tears in her eyes but she forced a smile, "My name is Meili..."

At the same time, Li Wen, who was in charge of the rearguard, suddenly growled, "Oh no! There seems to be movement behind us. Everyone must be alert!"

At this moment, the old man who had given us guidance stepped forward and slowly said, "Since the road ahead is blocked and we can't turn back, why not try using that ancient bronze coin? Perhaps we can find some special passageway."

Hearing this, everyone suddenly realized what was going on and immediately looked back. Lin Xi immediately took out the mysterious object he had kept in his pocket and handed it to Zhao Yan. "Then try it and see if there's any change."

Zhao Yan took a deep breath to calm himself, placed the ancient coin on his palm, and whispered a spell from his vague memory: "In the name of the passage of time, please open the door to our destiny." As the words fell, the seemingly ordinary piece of metal actually emitted a faint but dazzling blue light, which became brighter and brighter until the entire cave was illuminated.

At the moment this strange light enveloped them, everyone was surprised to find that their location began to distort and change. The scene before them passed by like flowing water, and in the blink of an eye, they arrived in a completely new space - a magnificent, ancient and dilapidated hall!

Everyone was stunned by the miraculous transformation before their eyes, even holding their breath. "I can't believe it... Is this the legendary teleportation magic?" someone exclaimed.

By this point, Meili had completely forgotten her earlier fear and was simply staring at the bizarre things around her in amazement. "It's really just like Grandpa's stories... This world truly has so many things beyond imagination!" she exclaimed in amazement.

"It seems that we have indeed entered a hidden area, but whether it is safe here still needs further exploration." Li Wen reminded wisely, with a hint of calmness in his eyes.

However, just as he finished speaking, he heard a rumbling sound of footsteps from deep within the hall, as if some massive creature were approaching. "Everyone, prepare for battle! We don't know what kind of enemy we'll face, but we must not show weakness!" Zhao Yan gave the order decisively.

Just as everyone was on high alert, the floor in the center of the hall suddenly began to crack, and rays of golden light burst out from the cracks. Finally, as the dazzling light dissipated, a burly figure wearing ancient armor appeared in the place where it had been.

"Who is this person... Did he crawl out from underground?" A traveler nearby couldn't help but ask, with a hint of confusion and curiosity in his tone.

"Everyone, don't be nervous. Are you heroes from the outside world? This is my sealed place..." The mighty figure in front of him slowly stood up and responded in a gentle voice.

Everyone was stunned when they heard this. "Who...who are you? Why do you call us like that?" The smartest and most agile little boy among them broke the silence first.

The man shook his head slightly and chuckled. "Long ago," he said, "a prophecy spoke of outsiders who would break into these ruins and find a way to open the secret door. Now it seems that moment has arrived. I am Agamemnon, a warrior who has long protected the temple. Your arrival heralds the beginning of a new era."

As Agamemnon finished speaking, an invisible wave seemed to resonate throughout the hall, vibrating the dust particles in the air. "Wait, what exactly does this so-called new era mean? How will it affect us?" Lin Xi asked impatiently.

Agamemnon didn't answer directly. Instead, he raised his arm and pointed to the unexplored land outside the door. He said solemnly, "Only by continuing to explore and seek answers can we truly understand our mission. The world outside is full of dangers, but it also hides hope. Journey forward bravely, young friends."