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

"Got it. I'm at a fork in the road now. I have two directions to choose from, left or right?" Shen Shiyan asked in a low voice, not daring to make too much noise.

"The left side leads to the power supply center, and the right side should lead directly to the core control system." The female engineer answered quickly.

Shen Shiyan took a deep breath and, without hesitation, chose the path to the right. This passage was relatively long and narrow, and much quieter. The air was filled with a faint, musty smell that made him feel uneasy. After walking for about ten minutes, he finally arrived at the center of a hall filled with computer equipment. Data flowed rapidly on the screens, clearly indicating that the system was operating at full speed.

Just as Shen Shiyan was about to destroy the equipment, a shrill alarm suddenly sounded, and several fully armed members of the Shadow Organization rushed out from both sides. "You can't escape!" One of the tall men sneered.

The battle was about to break out, and the two sides engaged in a fierce exchange of fire. Shen Shiyan nimbly dodged the bullets and continuously counterattacked. In this confined space, every movement required extreme precision to ensure his own safety. He fired his gun accurately, while also using the cover around him to move back and forth to avoid the enemy's attacks.

At the same time, the man in the silver cloak who was waiting on the ground suddenly received a call. The anxious voice of a female engineer came from the phone: "Oh no! Mr. Shen may have been surrounded. You must go in and provide support as soon as possible!"

After hearing this, the cloaked man immediately led the others into the underground passage. "We're here! Hold on!" he shouted inwardly, quickening his pace as he headed inside.

The crowd gathered outside grew even more restless, and many began to discuss the situation. "Oh my god, what should we do? I heard those people were carrying guns. It's really scary..."

An old lady comforted everyone: "Children, don't be afraid, the police will protect us, and those bad guys will be punished sooner or later."

Suddenly, a brave young man rushed out and said to the police officer who was working hard, "Uncle police, can you please let me help you catch these criminals? I know I'm not that strong, but I really hope I can contribute a little."

Amused by the sudden words, a security officer patted the boy on the shoulder and said, "Young man, your courage is worthy of respect, but let us resolve this matter now. Please retreat to a safe area and await news."

As the silver-cloaked man and his group advanced deeper into the dungeon, the battle within reached its most intense stage. Facing such a fierce opponent, Shen Shiyan, though somewhat exhausted, continued to resist tenaciously. At the critical moment, reinforcements arrived in time, catching the enemy off guard.

The two sides engaged in a chaotic battle, the situation shifting rapidly. Shen Shiyan took advantage of the chaos to approach the core of the "Eye of Darkness." Just as he was about to press the deactivation button, he was suddenly pulled back by a strong arm. "Don't be impulsive! We must ensure that all escape routes are blocked." This was the voice of the man in the silver cloak, and it sounded particularly reassuring in such a situation.

At this moment, everyone waiting outside held their breath, quietly listening to the explosions and gunshots coming from afar, not knowing what the outcome would be... "Leave everything to them, God bless..." someone in the crowd murmured to himself.

How to ultimately destroy this crucial system, whether the two could return safely to the surface, and what the future of the entire city would hold—these questions remained unknown, and only time would reveal the true answers. Shen Shiyan felt a sense of relief as the silver-cloaked man held him. He knew that acting alone in such a situation was extremely dangerous. However, facing the approaching enemies, he was filled with anxiety: "But if we don't destroy it quickly, everything we've done will be in vain!"

"Leave it to me." The cloaked man's eyes were firm. "I will use the jammer I brought to cut off its communication lines, but first, we have to clean up the area around it."

After saying this, he pulled out two small but powerful-looking electronic devices from his back and handed them to his companions, quickly explaining how to use them. At the same time, he gestured to Shen Shiyan, who understood, readjusted his posture, and continued to deal with the armed men.

At this moment, the situation on the ground had also become extremely tense. Despite the security guards' efforts to appease the crowd, many curious people still wanted to squeeze in to see what was happening inside. A little girl grabbed her mother's hand and asked, "Mom, how are those heroes doing now? Are they in danger?" The woman squatted down and hugged her tightly, whispering, "It's okay, child. They are true warriors and will definitely return safely." An elderly man standing nearby sighed and said, "This world is always like this. There are always shadows under the light. But thankfully, there are always people willing to be the light that illuminates the darkness..." These simple words brought some comfort to those who heard them.

As time passed, the battle intensified. Every time a new explosion rang out or a gunshot echoed throughout the space, those waiting outside couldn't help but hold their breath and gaze towards the dark cave entrance. Several brave young men stepped forward to help maintain order and attempt to provide intelligence support to those inside via radio. "Watch out behind you!" "Ambush from the left!" Their voices were clear and firm, easing the pressure on some of the underground teams.

After a difficult fight, everyone finally managed to control the situation through their combined efforts. The cloaked man used his high-tech equipment to temporarily disable some of the functions of the 'Eye of Darkness,' giving everyone a chance to breathe. He turned to Shen Shiyan and asked, "Are you sure you know the specific steps to shut down the system?"

"Yes." The other party nodded, "But the prerequisite is to completely eliminate the remaining enemy forces first. Once this place is successfully closed, the entire network will be paralyzed for a period of time, which is enough time for us to evacuate."

"Okay, let's do it!" Before he even finished speaking, this agile partner had already rushed to the corner that had not yet been cleared and launched a new round of attack...

Just when everyone thought victory was assured, something unexpected happened. When the last guard fell, a shrill sound suddenly emanated from the core area of ​​the system. "Self-destruct program activated, countdown to 30 minutes... 29..." Everyone was stunned, and their originally relaxed mood was once again in suspense.