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

"Oh no! This thing has an automatic destruction program! We need to get out there and find an expert quickly, or all our efforts will be wasted!" the female engineer cried anxiously. Shen Shiyan glanced around and gritted his teeth, saying, "We're running out of time. Since destroying this path directly won't work, we can only try to reverse engineer it... We can't let this cost countless innocent lives in vain!"

Just as the two warriors decided to make a desperate attempt to reverse the unfavorable situation, a sense of unease began to spread among the crowd gathered on the surface. "Oh my god, things are getting increasingly strange..." "Yeah, I just heard something like a self-explosion... It's so scary!" A young reporter pulled out his phone to record a video for the news, but was stopped by someone: "Now is not the time to pay attention to this kind of thing. Let's just pray that everything can be resolved smoothly!"

"I hope you can truly save this city," someone in the crowd whispered to the tightly closed door. And far beneath the earth, an unknown fate awaited our protagonists... The air beneath the earth was thick with tension, as Shen Shiyan and his companions faced an unprecedented challenge. Meanwhile, a technician, seemingly in his early twenties, tapped away at the keyboard with trembling fingers, beads of sweat covering his forehead. "Twenty-five minutes left... We have to hurry!" He practically gritted his teeth as he spoke.

"Remain calm," the cloaked man said calmly, even though his heartbeat had accelerated considerably due to the crisis. He glanced around at his teammates, trying to find a glimmer of hope. "We came here with a purpose. Since we've decided to do this, we must fight to the bitter end!"

At this moment, the busy engineer nearby suddenly let out a soft cry: "I've come up with a solution. Although it's very risky, if it works, it might really be able to stop the self-destruct device."

"What plan? Tell me quickly." Shen Shiyan asked impatiently, his voice full of expectation.

The engineer paused, as if trying to formulate her words. "By sending a series of specially crafted signals to the central control system, we can disrupt the command and force the system into standby mode, thereby delaying the execution of the destruction order. However—" She raised her head and looked at everyone seriously, "Doing so will expose our location to anyone attempting to connect to this network."

Upon hearing this, everyone present fell silent, clearly understanding the enormous risks involved. "Then let's do it!" The cloaked man finally broke the silence, his tone firm. "With no other options, this is our only hope."

Meanwhile, a slight shift was occurring among the anxiously waiting crowd outside. "Look over there, are the police coming again?" a young man said to his friend, pointing to his wristwatch. The friend nodded in agreement, "Yeah, they must have received the notice too. Looks like the situation is more complicated than we imagined."

Suddenly, an elderly woman squeezed to the front and shouted, "Listen up, little ones inside! You are the best heroes! No matter what difficulties you encounter, remember that there are so many people cheering you on! No matter what, never give up!" Her voice was loud and clear, echoing throughout the square. Soon, more and more voices joined in, merging into a chorus of voices: "Keep going!", "We'll wait here until you return safely!"...

These heartwarming words inspired not only those anxiously awaiting their arrival on Earth, but also those who remained on the front lines. While the technical team frantically prepared to implement emergency plans, the soldiers on the other side continued to guard the final line of defense, ensuring that no new threats would disrupt the critical mission.

Finally, with less than ten minutes until the explosion, a subtle yet distinct electromagnetic pulse emanated from the device's terminal. Everyone held their breath, and seconds later, the control panel displayed the words "Command executed successfully." "We did it!" The technician stared intently at the display, a look of disbelief on his face.

However, just as everyone was immersed in joy, a nearby investigator suddenly stood up and shouted, "Wait, something's wrong. It seems someone is exploiting the security vulnerability we just opened to break into the core database..." As soon as he finished speaking, the screen, which should have been silent, began to flash rapidly, and countless warning symbols appeared one after another. "Oh no, hackers are breaking in!"

Faced with such a sudden situation, Shen Shiyan reacted immediately: "Don't worry about it for now, we must immediately activate the second plan to ensure complete safety!"

Meanwhile, people outside were also beginning to notice unusual changes. "Hey, something seems a little off again... Where did that reporter go?" someone in the crowd started to discuss. "Who knows? Just don't let us worry anymore. Look, there seems to be a light flickering over there!" another person responded.

At this moment, a blinding light pierced through the deep darkness, illuminating the entire space as brightly as daylight...

Shen Shiyan turned to look at his companions and said firmly, "Now is not the time to be afraid. We must hold on to this final moment. No matter how difficult and uncertain the road ahead may be, we must not give up easily."

The engineer nodded gently, then cast his gaze upon the intruder icon approaching on the screen. "Whether they're friend or foe is still unknown, but we've already gone too far, too deep. For the peaceful future of this city, we must face this challenge head-on..." Shen Shiyan clenched his fists, took a deep breath, and looked at his companions, his eyes gleaming with determination. "Are you ready? No matter who the enemy is, there's no turning back." The cloaked man nodded gently, and the engineer began to frantically operate the computer, trying to block the intruder from advancing any further.

"You guys... are truly brave." The young technician had regained some composure, though he still couldn't hide his inner nervousness. He tried to help the engineers solve the problem, offering crucial advice at a crucial moment. "I think we can disconnect the external network first. That way, even if it gets hacked, it won't immediately pose a threat to the entire city."