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

Everyone's heart trembled, knowing that the real test had finally arrived. Lin Chen looked at his teammates with an even more determined look: "No matter what, we must persevere until the secret behind all this is completely uncovered!"

Following his call, everyone regained their confidence and faced the unknown challenge. Meanwhile, the distant energy source radiated an increasingly dazzling light... The story was far from over. As the incredibly powerful energy source in the distance grew increasingly dazzling, Lin Chen and the others knew the true decisive battle was approaching. Everyone's hearts were filled with determination and courage, but also with a hint of unease.

"This force is too strong. We must be careful," Shen Shiyan said in a deep voice, his brow furrowed. His eyes swept over the surrounding team members. Each of them was holding their weapons tightly, ready to strike.

Suddenly, hurried footsteps could be heard from behind, and a young signalman rushed over to them, his face filled with anxiety. "Captain! Just received word that there are signs of unidentified biological activity on the other side of the city."

Xiao Liu was furious when he heard this. "These monsters are truly omnipresent!" He waved his gun, signaling his teammates to be on guard. "But we're not pushovers either!"

Meanwhile, several onlookers pressed forward, nervously and curiously inquiring about the latest intelligence. One of the elderly women tremblingly asked, "Children, has the situation gotten worse? Do you really have what it takes to deal with these things?"

Chen Xiang immediately walked over, held the old woman's hand, and said gently, "Don't be afraid, Auntie. Don't worry, we will protect everyone. Please go to the designated shelter with your family and wait for further notice. It's very dangerous here, please leave immediately."

Just then, Lin Chen noticed a lightning-like flash rapidly approaching in the sky. It seemed connected to the red light, and its speed was astonishing. Then, a massive craft, shaped like a flying saucer, suddenly appeared in the sky and slowly descended not far ahead of the team. The hatch opened, and out stepped a tall, alien-looking man, clad in strange metal armor, his eyes gleaming with a strange light.

Someone in the crowd exclaimed: "Oh my God...are they really aliens?"

Lin Chen took two steps forward and asked in a calm tone, "Hello, are you here to help us? Or do you have other intentions?" Although he said this, he was nervous inside, just in case.

The alien warrior raised his hands in a friendly gesture and said, "I am Carl, an emissary from the ancient galaxy. I have come to assist in the fight against the forces of darkness. I have just observed the unusual events occurring on your planet and discovered that the root cause is connected to an evil race we are currently tracking."

Hearing this, everyone's expressions relaxed a little. Li Wei asked curiously, "So, do you have any plans? Perhaps we can work together to solve the problem."

Carl replied, "I've already detected the location of that hidden energy core. It's located deep underground in an abandoned laboratory. We need to go there and destroy it as soon as possible, or the consequences will be disastrous. However, it's filled with traps and even more powerful mutant monsters, making it difficult to break through with force alone."

Xiao Liu immediately suggested, "Then let's fight together! The power of humanity combined with your advanced technology will surely overcome all obstacles!"

Shen Shiyan nodded in agreement and added, "But before setting off, it would be best to gather thorough intelligence. Knowing yourself and your enemy will ensure victory in every battle."

At that moment, the monsters that had been repelled earlier returned, this time with significantly greater numbers. As if summoned by some kind of force, they fiercely attacked the expedition team. Faced with such an unexpected situation, no one dared to slack off and immediately threw themselves into a fierce battle...

After an arduous struggle, when the last monster collapsed, the city finally regained some peace. However, it was already dusk, and a suffocating sense of oppression still hung in the air—everyone knew the true test was not over yet, and an even more difficult and brutal battle was imminent...

Just as everyone was getting ready to set off, a young man who looked like a local resident ran over, panting and shouting, "Heroes, my old man seems to know the secret entrance to that underground base... You must take me with you, maybe I can be of use!"

Lin Chen smiled slightly, patted the young man on the shoulder and said encouragingly, "Thank you for the valuable information you provided. But the situation is complicated and volatile right now. Staying in a safe place is the wisest choice."

The young man insisted unwillingly, "But I really want to help, even if it's just a little bit... Please, take me with you!"

Faced with such a request, how should they choose? The expedition team had a disagreement: some agreed to take the new members with them, but others worried that it would bring additional risks to the operation.

At this moment, the technician, who had been silent the entire time, suddenly spoke up. "Why not make this kid our 'secret weapon'? After all, he has a deep understanding of the local environment. Sometimes, the ideas of ordinary people can have unexpected effects..." Before he could finish his words, he gazed thoughtfully into the distance—there, a brighter and brighter red light was stirring...

Lin Chen nodded after hearing this. "Okay, in that case, you can follow us. But remember to obey the arrangements and abide by the discipline."

"Okay! Absolutely no problem, I will definitely prove it to you." The young man assured excitedly.

So this makeshift team began a new journey towards the unknown abyss. What kind of twists and turns and challenges are waiting for them?

Just as everyone was concentrating on preparing for battle, the new partner who had just decided to join quietly took out his phone and sent a message to the night sky: "Everything is proceeding as planned, the target has been locked... Please instruct the next step."

Who is this mysterious young man, and what secrets and motives are hidden behind him?

The answers will be revealed one by one in the following stories...

"Then let's set off now!" Lin Chen's voice broke the brief silence. Following his command, everyone quickly assembled and, facing the rising moon, advanced towards the edge of the city... The story continues, and the future is filled with endless possibilities...