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

Uncle Wang, who was watching, was even more shocked when he saw this: "Who are these people? Each of them can fight ten people at the same time! It seems that we have met a big shot this time..." He clapped his hands as he spoke, although he couldn't help but worry about everyone on the field.

Taking advantage of the newcomers' support, Zhang Ming seized the opportunity to quietly approach the enemy leader and quickly cracked his communicator with a special tool. This effectively delayed the enemy's next move, even if it didn't immediately defeat them. Meanwhile, Li Chen, Lu Yining, and the others seized the opportunity to eliminate the remaining soldiers, striving to end the battle as quickly as possible.

Just as the situation became increasingly clear, a dark shadow suddenly darted from the sky, aiming for Lu Yining's back. "Be careful!" someone shouted. Fortunately, Sheng Nanting, standing nearby, was quick to pull her away and avoid the fatal blow. However, this also meant that the enemy still had hidden experts who hadn't yet made their move.

"Is this guy an old member of the Shadow Society? He seems very powerful..." Someone in the crowd around whispered, revealing a bit of worry in his words.

"But I don't think our friends are that weak, right?" Another person expressed support and anticipation.

After a hard-fought battle, everyone finally managed to subdue this troublesome individual. With his defeat, the remaining enemy forces began to flee and scatter. This marked the end of the conflict, but it was far from over...

Looking at the black spot gradually receding, Sheng Nanting turned to look at his companions beside him, who looked a little tired but with a certain degree of determination, and said: "Everyone has worked hard, but I think this is just the beginning. There may be more dangerous situations next."

"So what? There is no problem that cannot be solved as long as we face it together." Lu Yining encouraged with a clenched fist, the fire of hope still burning in his eyes.

"Yes, unity is strength!" Zhang Ming grinned, and the others nodded in agreement.

At that moment, the strange sound echoed again in the night sky—the whirring of helicopter propellers became increasingly distinct. "Look over there... it looks like new trouble has arrived!" a bystander exclaimed in surprise, pointing skyward.

Faced with this sudden change, everyone once again assumed a defensive posture, their gazes resolute... As the clatter of helicopter propellers grew louder, several dark helicopters appeared in the night sky, slowly approaching like ghosts. An inexplicable tension hung in the air, and everyone's nerves were once again on edge.

"Who are these guys? Why is there air support?" Li Chen's eyes widened, unable to believe the scene before him. Sheng Nanting's face also turned serious. He knew that this time it might not be just a simple ground battle.

"No matter who the other party is, we must not panic!" Sheng Nanting said calmly, "Be prepared first and adapt to the situation!"

As soon as he finished speaking, several helicopters suddenly cast several strong beams of light, illuminating the entire factory area as if it were daytime. Then, a team of well-trained enemies quickly jumped out of the helicopters, well-equipped and moving swiftly.

"These people seem more professional..." Grandpa Wang watched with fear from the side. His grandson tightly grasped his grandfather's hand and whispered, "Grandpa, should we find a safe place to hide?"

"Well... you're right, it's too dangerous here." Grandpa Wang hesitated for a moment, but decided to take his grandson away from this dangerous place.

At the same time, Sheng Nanting and his team were reassessing the situation. "It seems we must find their weakness as soon as possible," Lu Yining said, frowning slightly as he observed the enemy's movements.

Just then, a helicopter slowly descended onto the roof of an abandoned building not far away. A figure in a black windbreaker and sunglasses emerged from the helicopter, scanning the battlefield with a cold gaze. Then, he slowly raised a hand, signaling his men to cease their attack.

"Are you Sheng Nanting and your team?" The man in black said in a steady and magnetic voice, "I am Arkham, the new leader of the Shadow Society. I am very interested in your performance."

Faced with the sudden provocation, Li Chen couldn't help but sneer: "Oh, you want to scare us this way? Dream on!"

"Don't be in a hurry to refute it," Arkham smiled faintly, "I know you have obtained a lot of information, but do you really know the truth behind it?"

"What truth?" Sheng Nanting asked coldly, his eyes searching for any chance to escape or counterattack.

"This world is far more complex than you imagine. Some forces cannot be defeated by sheer force." Arkham said meaningfully, "But today I don't intend to embarrass you. I simply offer you a choice - join us, or... take on greater challenges."

After saying this, Arkham turned and walked towards the helicopters, leaving a suspenseful answer. "Come back here in three days, and I'll tell you the answer." Then, all the helicopters began to take off and evacuate, leaving only the gradually calm night.

Silence finally settled around them, leaving Sheng Nanting and the others standing there, pondering what had just happened. Meanwhile, not far away, Grandpa Wang and his grandson quietly observed the situation from a shadowy spot. "These people are truly strange...are they good or bad?" the child asked curiously.

"I don't know, kid, but I don't think they're simple characters." Uncle Wang sighed, secretly praying not to be involved in it. "Let's go home quickly."

Meanwhile, everyone was still intensely discussing what to do next. "While Arkham's words were puzzling, they also highlighted something very important—we haven't yet truly gotten to the heart of this incident," Sheng Nanting said gravely as he analyzed the current situation.

"So what should we do next? It doesn't seem wise to confront them head-on." Lu Yining suggested.

"That's right," Zhang Ming agreed. "We need more information to make the right decision. How about taking advantage of these two days to thoroughly research the background information?"

Just as everyone was discussing countermeasures, some light footsteps were heard in the distance. A man who looked like a homeless man peeked over from the shadows and said, "Hey, guys, those guys looked pretty tough earlier, huh? But you guys aren't any worse off, either!"

This person had obviously walked in unintentionally, but he had aroused everyone's vigilance. Li Chen took a few steps forward and asked softly, "Who are you? What are you doing here?"