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

After saying these words, his entire body gradually transformed into dots of light and merged into the void, disappearing...

What's left for everyone is not only confusion but also a lot of curiosity. What will happen next? Can the road ahead be successfully navigated?

-"Let's go, friends. We must not give up moving forward no matter what," Zhao Yan said with a firm look in his eyes.

-"Well, let's join hands to meet the challenges of the future!" Li Wen held the hand of the person next to him tightly.

-At this moment, Lin Xi's heart became more determined, and he secretly vowed that he must not let everyone down and must find the final truth!

Zhao Yan's words were like a shot in the arm, cheering everyone in the team up. They knew that since they had come this far, they could not retreat no matter what.

Just as everyone was about to move on, a low rumbling sound suddenly erupted from the side of the hall. "What's that?" a passerby in tattered robes shouted in astonishment, pointing in the direction of the sound. Everyone stopped and looked nervously in that direction. They saw a huge door slowly opening, and a powerful wave of magical energy surged out from the crack, causing the entire space to tremble.

"Be careful," Ferrens warned in a low voice. "You never know what might come."

Just as he finished speaking, a gigantic monster slowly walked out of the door. It had silver-white scales that reflected a cold light under the dim light, and its eyes flashed with cunning and fierce light as it stared at the group of unexpected intruders.

Seeing this scene, Meili, who had originally maintained some calmness, immediately became frightened again and grabbed Lin Xi's arm tightly: "Brother, I'm so scared..." Her tears almost fell.

"Don't be afraid, Mary. We are here no matter what happens." Lin Xi tried to comfort her in a gentle voice, but at the same time he knew in his heart that this battle was inevitable.

"Everyone, take your positions and remember to cooperate with each other. Never act alone." Li Wen quickly arranged a defensive formation. "It may take us some time to adjust to this environment, but as long as we unite as one, there is no difficulty we cannot overcome."

The behemoth roared deafeningly and charged at them, turning the scene into chaos. Despite this, everyone managed to hold off the initial attack thanks to their previous tacit understanding and their individual strengths.

"Hey! Everyone, watch your step and don't step on these traps!" Zhao Yan, who was responsible for clearing the way, reminded loudly. He nimbly avoided several small holes that looked ordinary but actually concealed dangers.

On the other hand, although Meili was afraid, she still tried to overcome her fear and began to try to use some of the magic knowledge she had learned to help others. Although the effect was not very obvious, it was enough to inspire people.

"Wow! You are really amazing. I didn't expect that you can control the elemental power at such a young age. It's really enviable!" A passerby watching nearby shouted excitedly.

Hearing this, the little girl smiled for the first time in a long time, and seemed to have gained more confidence. She decided to become someone who could stand on her own feet, instead of always hiding under the protection of others.

After a fierce battle, the behemoth was finally driven back into the distance. Just as everyone thought they could breathe a sigh of relief, they found themselves standing on a strange symbolic pattern. Then, the ground beneath their feet shook again, and a new passage appeared before their eyes, like a gateway to an unknown world.

"This...where does this lead to?" someone asked curiously.

"We can only look forward," Zhao Yan said firmly. "Since we have chosen this path, there is no turning back."

Just as everyone was about to step forward, an old yet kind voice suddenly echoed in the air: "Children, please carry on with the courage and faith in your hearts. The true trial has just begun."

Everyone looked at each other, their eyes filled with confusion and expectation——

"Who's that voice?" Mary couldn't help but ask.

"No matter who it is, we have to find the answer quickly." Lin Xi said with clenched fists.

"Well, let's go and face the future adventure together!" Li Wen replied firmly.

Everyone in the team fell into a brief silence at the echo of that old voice, but soon their fighting spirit was rekindled by the unknown and the challenges that lay ahead. At Li Wen's command, everyone quickly adjusted their stance, gripping their weapons tightly, their eyes etched with determination, ready to face the new challenge.

Just as they were about to enter the new passage, a passing merchant stopped to watch. "My God! These young people are incredible, actually venturing into a place like that," he said to the child beside him. "Do you know where it is? It's said to hold an ancient power, and no one who has entered has ever returned."

"Is this true? It looks so scary." The child held his father's arm tightly, his eyes flashing with fear and excitement.

"Who knows whether it's true or not, but it looks like they won't give up easily..."

These discussions didn't hinder Zhao Yan and the others' progress. As they entered the new passage, they immediately sensed a power distinct from the outside world coursing through the air, as if every breath carried a strange aura. The walls were engraved with intricate totems and inscriptions, and occasionally faint light leaked through cracks, creating a mysterious and ancient atmosphere.

Soon, after passing a winding, narrow path flanked by stone walls, the view suddenly opened up. Before them lay a vast hall, richly decorated yet imposing, clearly a place of great importance. In its center stood a statue, the image of the old man who had just warned them.

Seeing this scene, the usually calm Lin Xi couldn't help but sigh, "It's truly spectacular... Who is this old man? He actually possesses such powerful abilities and can even leave his voice to guide us?"

"Perhaps this is the legendary 'Guardian,'" the curious girl nearby replied. "I remember the village elders always said that even in the most dangerous places, there is always a sage who protects passersby from harm."

Before he could finish his words, the statue slowly opened its eyes and uttered a gentle yet powerful voice: "My children, you have shown enough courage and faith. But I must tell you that the truly difficult challenges are still waiting for you."