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

Gavin stared at the approaching giant figure, his eyes devoid of fear, instead gleaming with determination. "It seems the real challenge has arrived, but that doesn't mean we surrender." His voice was low but powerful.

At this moment, Lin Fan turned to look at Leon and his teammates who had just joined the battle. "Do you have any experience dealing with giants like this? We need to come up with a countermeasure quickly."

Leon shook his head in confusion. "No, we've never encountered such a massive target before. Even magic would be hard to inflict effective damage, right?" But soon after he finished speaking, an older magician approached, his tone radiating confidence. "Let me try," the old wizard replied calmly, a powerful light gathering in his hands. "If we pool our strength, perhaps we could use a chain explosion magic circle. That should inflict some serious damage."

After hearing this, everyone present was impressed by the solution proposed by this wise man, and morale suddenly soared. "Then let's do it this way!" Lin Fan made a decisive decision. "Everyone, follow my instructions and be prepared to cooperate!"

As they were frantically deploying, the massive and ferocious black dragon loomed large before their eyes. They could even sense its powerful aura and oppressive presence. However, the villagers and the various players involved didn't retreat. Instead, they encouraged each other and moved forward.

A young girl, armed with a bow and arrow, bravely stepped forward. "Don't be afraid. When I taught you archery, I told you that aiming for the eyes always lands the fatal blow!" Her words radiated the courage of a newborn calf, fearless of a tiger. Another older child, hearing this, gently patted the girl on the shoulder and said, "Let's work hard together."

Finally, as the massive figure neared its descent, powerful spells cast by multiple magicians gathered momentum. The entire scene was frozen in silence, devoid of any sound save for the unsettling yet anticipatory drumbeats in the distance. "3...2...1...fire!" With Gavin's command, dazzling beams of light instantly pierced the night sky, heading straight for their target, weaving complex yet incredibly beautiful energy webs in the air.

What followed was an epic, spectacular, and thrilling scene: accompanied by a deafening roar, the collision of energies produced a dazzling light too bright to be seen directly, which quickly spread outward; and in that instant, the entire town was illuminated by this light...

When the dust gradually settled, everyone was surprised to find that while the beast was still standing, it had clearly sustained significant damage—not only were large areas of its exterior charred, but its eyes no longer possessed the same fierceness and fierceness they once possessed. More importantly, this successful joint counterattack greatly bolstered the confidence of all members.

"Well done! We did it!" Everyone cheered and breathed a sigh of relief. However, Gavin didn't immediately lower his guard, his gaze fixed on the dark clouds in the distance that hadn't yet completely dissipated. "Although we've temporarily repelled the enemy's main force, this is by no means the end. Who knows how many more schemes they might harbor..." He said, turning back to look at his wounded but resolute companions.

"No matter what, as long as we unite, there's no problem we can't solve!" Lin Fan responded with a smile, even though he himself was covered in dust and exhausted. "What should we do next?" Leon immediately asked.

Gavin thought for a moment and then gave his answer: "We need to further strengthen our defenses and send out scouts. Also, I have a feeling... the truth behind this battle is far more complicated than we imagined."

Just as the three of them were discussing their next strategy——

"Boom—" Another tremor erupted from deep underground, sending a wave of fear through everyone, as if some enormous creature were awakening. This time, even the air seemed to be filled with an ominous aura...

Some among the spectators murmured, "We seemed so close to victory just now, but could there be a new enemy?" a little girl asked, tugging at her mother's skirt. "Shh... don't say anything yet. Let's see what happens," her mother soothed, her heart thick with worry. Everyone held their breath, awaiting the unknown fate... Just as everyone was about to take a breath, a new crisis loomed. The tremors underground intensified, shaking the entire battlefield. The spectators once again fell into a state of unease, and many began to whisper among themselves.

"We just fought off a dragon, and now some monster is coming?" A young businessman said with a worried look on his face, holding his wife's hand tightly.

"I hope it's not as powerful as the black dragon." His wife responded to comfort him, but her voice was also full of tension and fear.

The little girl clung to her mother, her fear masked by curiosity. "Mom, is this a giant from underground? Are there such monsters in the stories in the books?"

The mother could only force a smile, "Honey, be brave. No matter what happens, your father and the other warriors will protect us."

At this time, at the forefront, several heroes did not lose their composure due to the sudden change. Instead, they acted more calmly and decisively.

Leon looked back at Gavin, a hint of admiration in his eyes: “Gavin, do you have any ideas about this situation?”

"We do face unknown risks," Gavin nodded solemnly, "but I believe there's no obstacle we can't overcome. First, we need to understand the enemy's true intentions; second, strengthen our protective measures; and third... prepare ourselves for the worst."

Lin Fan also joined the discussion: "Speaking of which, have you heard of any stories about mysterious creatures or ruins in this area? Perhaps this sudden change is related to those legends!"

As he spoke, the cracks in the ground suddenly widened. Then, an immense hand emerged from the crack. With a deafening roar, an impossibly tall, humanoid creature covered in black armor crawled out from the ground. Every scale on his body shimmered with a strange light in the sunlight, creating a deeply unnatural and terrifying impression.

More panicked screams erupted from the crowd. A little boy covered his ears and yelled, "Wow! Is that a troll? It looks even scarier than the dragon before!"