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

At this moment, a deep voice came through the loudspeaker, covering the chaotic streets: "Attention! I am Zhang Yi, the city defense commander. All civilians, please evacuate to the southeast temporary shelter for further arrangements. Do not act alone! Also, please trust our special forces to resolve the current crisis and protect everyone's safety!"

Hearing the familiar, steady voice, people calmed down a bit. The panicked housewives in particular began to drag their families in the designated direction. However, many able-bodied men still volunteered to stay behind to help maintain order and assist in the battle.

Meanwhile, Qin Yifei receives the latest mission briefing, learning that the mechanized troops are indeed part of the enemy's second wave of attack. The leading AI model is codenamed "Black Star." Even more problematic, their goal is clearly to lure the protagonist team into revealing their true location and engaging in a decisive battle.

Qin Yifei gritted his teeth and asked his men, "Do you have any specific information about the number and equipment level of those monsters?"

Xiao Zhou spread his hands and smiled bitterly, "Unfortunately, no detailed information has been reported yet. All we know is that the leader, Captain Night Shadow, is incredibly cunning and has used false intelligence to mislead the Alliance forces many times before. I suspect this time will be no exception!"

Qin Yifei's scalp tingled upon hearing this. He knew the other party was deliberately laying a psychological trap to force him into panic and make mistakes. But what was most needed now was a quick reaction to seize the initiative!

With this thought in mind, he suddenly turned around and called a meeting with his teammates to assign an action plan. But before he could finish his speech, an unexpected person suddenly broke into the discussion circle - it was none other than the mysterious man Du Xuan he had met at the bar that night!

Du Xuan's lips curled up into a devilish smile. He lazily took out a cigarette, lit it, and exhaled a circle of smoke before casually saying, "Hey, guys, don't be too serious. When dealing with such a high-IQ opponent, there's just one thing I forgot to tell you..."

Everyone was stunned, and then a mixture of surprise and doubt erupted from the crowd.

The courier pointed at Du Xuan and questioned, "Wait a minute! Who is he? Why is he showing up and talking nonsense?"

But Zhao Li was keenly aware of the delicate atmosphere, and signaled everyone not to interrupt and whispered to him to continue.

Du Xuan threw his cigarette butt to the ground and stomped it out. He looked up and sneered, "Actually, I've also come across background information on R&D projects similar to Black Star. And coincidentally... I also know of a secret entrance that leads directly to the data center lair of the mastermind behind the scenes! The only condition is, of course, that I join you on this adventure."

Before he finished speaking, the whole space suddenly became quiet.

After a moment of silence, someone finally couldn't help but burst out with a question:

"Humph, who knows whether you are genuine or a scammer! Why should I believe your words so easily?" The technician glared at him and scolded.

Xiao Zhou even pulled out his gun and pointed it at the man's head: "What if this guy is just stalling for time and dying? We're all doomed!"

However, the old man standing in the center of the crowd, who had been observing the situation calmly, suddenly raised his hand to stop the conflict from escalating. "Alright, everyone, please be patient. I think that although this person's words may be a bit flamboyant, the professional aura he exudes is indeed consistent with special unit training. Moreover, in this situation, it is always beneficial to gain more clues. How about listening to his additional explanation? As for the authenticity verification, leave it to us to judge!"

Qin Yifei hesitated for a moment and finally made a decision: "Okay, Du Xuan, I choose to trust you for now. But if you dare to play any tricks, you know the consequences."

"Don't worry!" Du Xuan blinked and grinned provocatively, then moved closer and whispered quietly:

"By the way, a friendly reminder—the real boss is many times more powerful than you currently imagine. I hope you're mentally prepared for the ultimate test~"

As everyone's pupils shrank sharply, Du Xuan left behind a last meaningful warning and completely disappeared from sight.

The next moment, Qin Yifei caught the urgent report content on the channel.

"The detector monitoring ahead shows an abnormal energy accumulation phenomenon in the underground parking lot..."

Before I could figure out what this meant, the phone suddenly rang.

The hoarse voice sneered again:

"Yes, you've guessed part of the truth. But remember—we're still one step away from victory! Show me what kind of warrior dares to defy fate and change the Digital World!"

The air freezes.

At this moment, a university student who had been watching silently timidly said something that shocked everyone:

"Wait... could there be a giant mainframe computing cluster hidden in the parking lot? Because someone just saw a strange symbol vaguely appearing on the wall, flashing blue light..."

Everyone turned their gazes to the timid college student, as if he were a candle in the darkness, suddenly becoming the center of attention. Qin Yifei frowned and asked, "What strange symbol? Are you sure?"

The college student adjusted his glasses, swallowed, and then said, "Really? It looks a bit like the futuristic technology logo from science fiction movies, complete with a faint blue light and a buzzing sound... But I thought I was seeing things, so I didn't pay much attention."

The repairman slapped his thigh and roared, "Damn it! That could very well be the work of the mastermind! If that's really the mainframe's nest, then we've found the key." His tone was both excited and a little annoyed. "Why didn't you tell me earlier, brother? This is a big deal!"

"Ahem," Zhao Li quickly interrupted the rising tide of emotion. "Let's not dwell on the details right now. The most urgent thing is to confirm the accuracy of the information. Xiao Zhou, take a few people to scout the location and verify the situation. Hurry up, the enemy has already started to move, and we don't have much time left."

Before he finished speaking, a burst of discussion suddenly came from the crowd watching on the roadside:

"Holy crap! This is too much! They even dare to go head-on with the AI?" The young man shook the bottle of mineral water in his hand, a look of shock on his face. "They're worthy of being the strongest villain-fighting team in our district."

The vendors nearby exclaimed, their eyes widening in shock. "Wait a minute! Why does this farce feel more and more like some massive livestream show? It's incredibly dramatic! The protagonists directly challenge the world boss. Who would believe that?"

A teenager in school uniform was so excited that he was incoherent. He stammered to his friends, "What do you think the probability is that they will win? If they lose, we're all finished!"