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

"Yeah, I saw the news. They said they wiped out the Shadow Society's lair," the girl said excitedly. "That's so cool!"

Just as everyone was quickening their pace, a black car suddenly slowed down and pulled up beside them. The window slowly lowered, revealing a well-dressed, distinguished man.

"Hello, heroes!" The man named Lin Hao greeted them with a smile. "You are truly admirable. I didn't expect there are such passionate men in this city."

"Thank you for the compliment," Sheng Nanting nodded slightly, "We are just doing our duty."

"If you need any help, please feel free to ask," Lin Hao said enthusiastically. "I know a lot of people who might be able to help."

"Thank you for your kindness. We will consider it if necessary." Zhang Ming responded politely and urged everyone to move on.

When they arrived at an old building, Ye Ying had already prepared a temporary command post for them. The room was filled with various equipment, looking both modern and somewhat mysterious.

"This is the most suitable location right now," Ye Ying explained. "It's not only well-hidden, but also has excellent communication equipment so we can stay informed of the situation at any time."

"Very good, then let's rest here for a while and then make the next plan." Sheng Nanting looked around and said to everyone.

Just as they sat down to discuss, hurried footsteps sounded again. This time, a panicked girl entered—she was one of the informants previously controlled by the Shadow Society.

"Captain Sheng, this is bad!" she said, almost panting. "We just received intelligence that the Shadow Society has a secret base outside the city, and they're preparing to launch a new offensive!"

Upon hearing the news, everyone stood up suddenly and the atmosphere became very tense.

"Where is the exact location?" Zhang Ming asked hurriedly.

"It's in the forest outside the west district. They seem to be storing supplies and training new members there," the girl replied.

"Then we must take action immediately." Lu Yining said decisively, "We can't let Youying have any chance to breathe."

"But are our current strength sufficient?" Ye Ying questioned. "The enemy is clearly much stronger than last time."

"No matter what, we must go all out." Sheng Nanting looked at everyone firmly, "Because this is not only for justice, but also for protecting the peace and tranquility of this city."

"I'm willing to join the fight too!" Li Chen said courageously, "Maybe I can't do much, but I can help with some logistical support."

"It's enough that you have this intention, thank you." Lu Yining patted his shoulder and encouraged him.

At this time, the voices of passers-by talking came from outside:

"Wow, these people are really amazing. I heard what mission they are going to carry out?"

"I hope they can succeed. This city needs heroes like this!"

"I really envy them. It seems like even the air is filled with passion and enthusiasm."

Just as everyone was nervously preparing for the next action, a shocking news came over the radio.

"Be careful, the Shadow Society seems to have noticed something and is mobilizing all its forces to approach our location." Ye Ying's voice sounded a little anxious.

Faced with this situation, Sheng Nanting took a deep breath. "Then, let's face this ultimate showdown," he said.

"Let's go, time is running out." Zhang Ming looked at his companions, his eyes flashing with determination. "No matter what, we must persevere to the end."

"That's right, as long as we unite as one, there will be no difficulties that we cannot overcome." Lu Yining said firmly.

As the figures of several people disappeared behind the door, the whole room fell into silence for a moment, leaving only the fearless spirit in the air.

"Do you think they will succeed?" Ye Ying, who stayed outside to watch, whispered to himself.

"They will," another voice whispered back, "because they have unshakable faith in their hearts."

At this moment, both the fighters inside and the onlookers outside were filled with a complex mix of anticipation for the future yet a sense of uncertainty. As Sheng Nanting and his companions swiftly moved through the city's alleys, the sounds of discussion on the streets rang out. Their hearts tensed, yet at the same time, they were filled with an unprecedented sense of mission. When the group finally arrived at a secluded old warehouse on the east side of the city, time seemed to pass even faster than usual.

Ye Ying was already waiting at the entrance, holding a recent satellite map. "It's relatively safe here. The Phantom Society doesn't know our exact location yet." She quickly led everyone into a makeshift command center. This space, converted from an abandoned office, was simple but fully functional. A large screen on the wall displayed surveillance footage from all over the city, and the tables were covered with various electronic devices and communication tools.

"The latest intelligence is this," Zhang Ming explained, pointing to the map displayed on the big screen. "According to Xiaoyu's information, the Shadow Society has a secret base covering several dozen square kilometers in the western suburbs. It's said to be their logistics support and recruit training base."

Just as everyone was immersed in the tense atmosphere, a strange man suddenly burst into the room. "Sorry to interrupt," he introduced himself. "I'm Lao Wang, the property management here. I... I want to join you too! I don't have any special abilities, but I'm familiar with the local situation."

Li Chen couldn't help but admire Lao Wang's enthusiasm and willingness. "That's great!" Ye Ying agreed. "Local connections are very important sometimes."

Afterwards, after a brief discussion, they decided to split into two groups: on the one hand, Sheng Nanting would lead some team members to directly attack the enemy; on the other hand, under the leadership of Ye Ying, they would use the existing information to analyze and plan, and look for opportunities to provide support to teammates on the front line.

"Does anyone have anything else to say before we depart?" Captain Sheng Nanting asked, glancing around the team one last time. The room fell silent for a few seconds before Li Chen spoke first, "I used to think of myself as an insignificant little figure, until I met you all. I finally understood what true courage meant. No matter what the outcome today, it will be one of the most unforgettable days of my life."

Hearing this, everyone around smiled warmly. Even someone as battle-hardened as Sheng Nanting was no exception. "Good boy, we won't give up on anyone. Let's go and witness the end of this battle together!"