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

The little boy frowned and said, "It seems that we not only have to face the problem of cooperation with each other, but also need to deal with more dangerous challenges. No matter what, we must make a decision quickly and unite as one."

As everyone was still pondering their next move, Carol slowly raised his head, looked at everyone, and said firmly, "No matter what, we must not lose faith. No matter how difficult it is, as long as we work together, there is no problem that cannot be overcome."

Meanwhile, a voice rang out from the team of competitors nearby: "Alright, since everyone has agreed to join forces, let's work together to fight the real enemy!"

As everyone gradually came to a consensus and prepared to embark on a new journey, the little boy suddenly sighed, "Remember the warning from that voice just now. Don't forget the importance of this mission."

The story ends here for now, but what kind of storms will await this newly formed team in the future?

Looking at his companions, Reynolds couldn't help but ask, "What should we do now to ensure our safety through all the unknown dangers that lie ahead?"

Carol's eyes remained steadfast, but a hint of a smile played at the corner of her mouth. "Only with unity and wisdom can we overcome all obstacles. Let's work together!"

Thus, in an environment fraught with uncertainty, a new journey quietly began. Although the atmosphere in the secret room had eased slightly due to the consensus reached between the two parties, it was still filled with anxiety and tension. Everyone began to communicate, searching for a solution to the unknown threat.

A thin man in the team whispered to his companions, "Hey, do you think we can trust these guys? I always feel like they are hiding something."

The companion shook his head slightly. "We can only take it one step at a time now. At least, joining forces will increase our chances of victory." He paused, then added, "Besides, that voice just now didn't sound like a joke."

Suddenly, a young girl walked in, having obviously just heard the noise. She looked around curiously and asked, "Hey, what happened? What did you mean by that sound you just mentioned?" Her tone was a mixture of curiosity and nervousness.

Arya smiled and responded, "Don't be afraid, we are discussing how to overcome the difficulties together. It seems that there are bigger secrets hidden here waiting to be discovered!" She tried to soothe the anxiety of the people around her in a relaxed way.

"A bigger... secret?" the girl repeated, her eyes widening. Then, she became excited. "Wow, wouldn't that be amazing? I really hope to see something interesting!"

At this time, Sal frowned and looked at the map, saying to himself: "The place marked on this map should be the next destination. But why are there two entrances?" His expression seemed a little confused.

At this time, the little boy stood up and suggested, "I think we can split up and explore different entrances first, and then decide what to do next. Maybe this way we can help each other solve any problems we may encounter."

The leader of the competitors nodded in agreement. "Yes, this method is feasible. But we have to ensure that each group can maintain good communication."

Just as everyone was about to act according to plan, a deafening roar erupted from deep underground, shaking the entire space. Many people lost their balance and fell to the ground. Then, a thick black smoke began to spread.

"What's going on? Is it an earthquake?" a team member asked loudly in horror.

Carol reacted quickly and pulled the people around her to retreat to a more open area. "Everyone, be careful and stay away from the wall as much as possible to avoid being hit by falling rocks!"

At this moment, the red-haired girl suddenly noticed a hidden mechanism moving slowly in the corner. "Wait—over there!" she shouted hurriedly, pointing to the crack in the wall.

Everyone's attention was instantly drawn to it. As the mechanism gradually revealed itself, a hidden secret passage slowly emerged before everyone's eyes. Just as everyone was still in amazement, the briskly speaking girl from before excitedly clapped her hands and exclaimed, "Wow, there's actually a mechanism like this here? How cool!"

"It seems that our intuition is correct. This tunnel may really lead to the key place," the little boy analyzed after thinking for a while.

However, just as the team was about to step into the secret passage, the creepy voice was heard again in the originally quiet and silent space, "Hahaha... Congratulations on finding a new path... But remember, more dangers are waiting for the brave..."

These words made everyone feel an unprecedented sense of oppression. Reynolds gritted his teeth and said firmly, "Alright everyone, if this is the case, we must not retreat! No matter how many obstacles lie ahead, we must face them head-on and move forward bravely!"

After these words were spoken, everyone present couldn't help but resonate. Although the road ahead was still shrouded in mystery, they were already prepared to face the various trials that were about to come...

Just as the team took their first step into the new passage, the little boy turned to look at the other adventurers who were still chatting behind him, and waved to them, saying, "Then, please be careful. I hope everyone can find their treasure safely!"

Another competitor immediately responded, "Yes, although we don't know what will happen, as long as we can support each other, there will be no difficulties that we cannot overcome." Before he finished speaking, he turned around and followed his companions into the darkness.

Meanwhile, Arya smiled and waved to her new friend. "It's settled then. I wish you success on this mission, too." Then, she followed Carol and the others, embarking on a new and challenging journey. As they entered the newly discovered passage, the light within grew increasingly dim. The passage was clearly meticulously designed, with oil lamps placed every few steps on the stone walls. Though dim, they barely illuminated the path ahead. Arya followed Carol's lead, occasionally hearing the whispered voices of the little boy and others not far behind them.

As they passed through a long, narrow space, a cold breeze blew through, making the already tense atmosphere even more tense. "Do you feel it's particularly eerie here?" a young man in the group, who looked like a novice, couldn't help but complain.