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

As Shen Shiyan led his team in preparing for this unknown battle, the ground tremors intensified, as if the very earth itself were shaking. A giant mechanical structure not far away gradually revealed its full form. Its massive steel frame and terrifying weapon system drew a sharp breath from everyone present.

"That... what kind of monster is that?" a recruit stammered, his voice filled with fear.

Lao Wang clutched his toolbox tightly. Although his mission was to provide technical support from behind, he couldn't help but sweat under the weight of such a situation. "No matter what it is, we can't retreat!" he said firmly, his eyes revealing an unyielding determination.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the base, Alyssa finally returned with much-needed supplies. The equipment in her hands made her feel both excited and nervous, unsure whether these mysterious gadgets would be useful in a crucial moment. Upon returning to the base, she immediately reported to Shen Shiyan, "Commander, I've brought back the necessary supplies, and a mysterious woman also gave me some special equipment. I hope it'll come in handy!"

Shen Shiyan's eyes lit up slightly. "Very good, Alyssa, distribute these and try to ensure everyone's safety." Then he turned to the others and said, "Brothers and sisters, no matter what awaits us ahead, we must face the difficulties head-on. This is our only choice."

At this critical moment, Xiao Zhang's voice came from the communicator: "Boss, the enemy's offensive has weakened! It seems that their forces have been dispersed by us. Now is the best time to attack!"

A gleam flashed in Shen Shiyan's eyes, and he immediately gave the order: "Everyone, pay attention! Launch an all-out counterattack immediately! Our goal is to completely defeat that machine! Remember, unity is the key to victory!"

At the command, the entire team quickly sprang into action, each squad coordinating operations as planned. In every corner of the city, onlookers were also swept up in the excitement. A young girl waved a flag and shouted, "Warriors, fight for our future! We will always be here to cheer you on!"

An old man on the street also stood up excitedly, "Yes, young men, show your bravest side! Regardless of the outcome today, you are all heroes of this city!"

In the shadows, the mysterious woman continued to quietly observe the unfolding battle. A slight smile crossed her lips as she muttered, "It seems I've met a formidable opponent this time. But... that's exactly why it's so much more interesting." With that, she vanished into the night, leaving only a faint smile lingering in the air.

Just as the atmosphere on the battlefield intensified, the giant machine suddenly unleashed a powerful electromagnetic wave attack, disrupting the operation of all equipment. Shen Shiyan's brow furrowed, but he didn't give up hope. Instead, he continued to encourage each team member: "Don't panic! Stay calm! The enemy is trying to make us lose our composure, but we won't let them do what they want!"

At that moment, Alyssa, hiding in a corner, had a flash of inspiration. She found a small, exquisite decoding device among the small items given by the mysterious woman. "This might be the key to combating electromagnetic waves!" She quickly activated it and threw it into the air. Miraculously, the interference actually stopped!

"Good job, Alyssa!" Xiao Zhang praised loudly through the radio.

At that moment, a strange noise was heard in the distance, as if more unknown enemies were gathering in this area. "The situation has become more complicated..." an old soldier whispered with a serious expression.

Shen Shiyan took a deep breath. "No matter what, we must not hesitate any longer! Brothers and sisters, let us move forward towards the light. Even if the road ahead is bumpy, we must bravely move forward to the end!"

At the last moment when the team was about to rush to the front line, a faint but clear voice once again pierced through the clamor of the battlefield: "Dear warriors, please come back safely..." Looking up, it was the little boy who had waved the flag enthusiastically before standing on the roof and waving goodbye to the people below.

Gazing at the little boy's innocent yet trusting eyes, everyone present felt an unprecedented warmth and courage. "To protect this smile, to create more possibilities for the future—let's go!" With these words, everyone worked together to sprint towards victory...

But will all this truly come to pass? What conspiracies and opportunities lie hidden behind this? Perhaps only time will tell. Led by Shen Shiyan, the team shot through the ruins of the ravaged city like an arrow, heading straight for the massive machine. The clouds in the sky seemed to sense the importance of this battle, growing lower and heavier, as if to provide them with cover.

"Hey, did you see that? Those guys are really going to fight that monster!" a young man watching said to his companion, his face full of admiration. "What a guts! If it were me, I'd probably give up long ago..." His words were filled with a hint of self-mockery.

Meanwhile, at the very front, Xiao Zhang was communicating with his team via radio. "The squad on the left has circled behind the enemy and is preparing to attack. The right wing is almost outflanking them. What should we do now, Commander?"

After hearing Xiao Zhang's news, Shen Shiyan made a quick decision, "Excellent, everyone proceed as planned. But please be careful, the enemy will never surrender easily."

Just as everyone was absorbed in the impending battle, a dazzling beam of light suddenly streaked across the sky, striking precisely the advancing troops not far from their feet. The shockwave from the instantaneous explosion sent several men crashing to the ground. While there were no direct casualties, the formation was briefly thrown into disarray.

This sudden attack caused an uproar among the crowd around, "What's going on? Something is falling from the sky to attack them!" A little girl said with fear on her face, holding her mother's arm tightly.

Alyssa reacted immediately: "It seems we underestimated the enemy's arsenal. But don't worry, I still have spare protective equipment here - give everyone a set of reinforced armor!" She handed the last set of supplies she had just received from the mysterious woman to the nearest warrior. "Remember to wear these before going out into battle!"

"Thank you so much!" The person who received the equipment nodded excitedly. Before putting it on, he looked back at Alyssa's direction, his gratitude overflowing with words. "With these things, we will be able to face any challenge with greater confidence!"

After a brief regrouping, the teams regrouped and launched a new charge toward their target. However, at this moment, a new voice emanated from behind the machine—it turned out that the flash of light was merely a tactic used by the enemy to distract them. Now, the truly fatal blow was quietly approaching!

Just as everyone was beginning to despair, the woman who had remained invisible, yet who had always seemed to be in control of the situation, finally appeared. "We can't delay this any longer," she muttered, then raised her hands and condensed a strange ball of energy. "Let me help you." The ball of light grew larger and larger until it covered the entire battlefield, eliminating all negative interference and granting everyone additional strength.