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

"Is that... Old Li?" A villager recognized the familiar figure and exclaimed in surprise. "What is he doing out so late?"

"Who knows, but he seems pretty powerful," another villager came over and sighed at the thrilling scene happening in front of him, "I hope he can help."

Meanwhile, Lu Yining, with his vast experience and agility, successfully defused several crises. Just as he was searching for an opportunity to counterattack, he suddenly spotted an unusual flicker of light in the distance. "Reinforcements have arrived!" He was overjoyed, and immediately issued an order to the entire team, "Everyone, prepare for action! Cooperate with the reinforcements for the final push!"

At this moment, the mysterious old man finally arrived at the scene. He didn't join the fray directly, but instead found a spot where he could observe the situation and intervene quickly. Just then, a lone, seemingly seriously injured man in black spotted him...

"Hey, old man, get out of here!" The man in black shouted viciously at Lao Li, but there was a trace of imperceptible panic in his eyes.

"Oh? You evildoers, today is the day you meet your end." Old Li's tone was calm, yet it carried a dignity and determination that was hard to ignore. As he spoke, he gently waved the dagger in his hand, instantly attracting the attention of many people around him.

"Is he going to do it?" someone in the crowd whispered, while others watched more nervously what was about to happen.

With the addition of reinforcements and the involvement of Lao Li, an unknown variable, the battlefield situation gradually began to tilt in favor of Lu Yining's side. However, just when the dawn of victory seemed to be about to shine on everyone's face, a bigger storm was quietly brewing.

Just as Lu Yining was about to command everyone to completely resolve this battle, a terrifying message came from the intercom: "Captain, it's bad! We have discovered that the enemy has more powerful reinforcements on the way..."

"How is this possible? Intelligence shows that they can't have follow-up troops so soon!" Lu Yining frowned, thinking quickly about the response plan in his mind.

"No matter what, we must end the fighting here as soon as possible and prepare for evacuation." Lu Yining made a decisive decision, then looked up at the gradually approaching darkness in the distance, "It seems that the real test has just begun..."

Just as everyone's nerves were tense, Lao Li broke the silence again: "Don't worry too much. Remember, no matter when or where, light will always appear in the darkest moments. Believe in yourself, and trust the people around you."

After saying this, the old man's eyes seemed to grow more resolute and profound, as if he had foreseen the impending turning point in the story. Meanwhile, a new round of battle was about to begin... The battle intensified in the night, with reinforcements rapidly approaching from afar. Old Li's words seemed to inject a shot of confidence into everyone. The air was filled with the aura of impending victory, yet also with uncertainty and tension.

"Ajie, take a team and evacuate first. Prepare to receive the reinforcements and ensure their safe arrival." Lu Yining's voice echoed in everyone's ears through the radio. "We must stabilize the situation."

"Understood, Captain." After Ajie responded briefly, he quickly adjusted the team's layout and led several people to move to a safe area.

Elsewhere, at the edge of the firefight zone, villagers gathered, watching the thrilling scene with mixed emotions. One middle-aged man clenched his fists and whispered to those beside him, "That kid is truly remarkable. So brave at such a young age! I hope they're safe."

As soon as he finished speaking, a young man next to him couldn't help but interrupt, "I think that old man is quite powerful too. The aura he exuded when he spoke just now was like that of a master who walked out of a book! I wonder what tricks he'll use to deal with those bad guys..."

At this time, Lao Li had quietly circled behind the wounded man in black. "Do you think you can escape so easily?" Before he finished speaking, a cold light flashed, and the enemy fell down before he could react.

Several other enemies nearby were drawn in by the sudden change, momentarily forgetting their current actions. "Who the hell is this guy? So powerful!" one of them whispered, the fear in his eyes gradually replacing his initial contempt.

However, just as everyone's attention was distracted, a figure wearing a cloak and a mask quietly appeared in the center of the battlefield. With this person's appearance, a powerful and ominous aura also spread.

Sensing the unusual change in the air, Lu Yining immediately became alert. "Attention, all team members! Stay alert! An unknown force is invading. Please be prepared for defense."

At the same moment, the villagers also cried out in surprise. "Oh my God, another monstrous figure has come!" Some people screamed and even began to retreat.

But among this crowd of ordinary people, one little boy stood out as a truly brave young man. Standing at the front, his eyes fixed on everyone present, he said firmly to his companions, "My father once told me that a true hero never gives up." "Let's work together to protect our homeland!"

Encouraged by this, some young people who were originally panicked gradually calmed down. Although they could not directly participate in the battle, they picked up what they could find at hand - simple weapons such as stones and sticks, and expressed their readiness to provide help at any time.

Facing a powerful new enemy and the encroaching dark shadows, Lu Yining showed no hesitation. "Brothers, are you ready? Let us fight side by side and protect this land together."

After saying this, he turned around and looked at Lao Li who was slowly walking towards the front line: "Senior, please be careful."

"Haha, don't worry, young man," Old Li replied with a smile, then turned to face the unknown challenges ahead. "Sometimes, courage and faith are far sharper than any weapon. Come on, the future belongs to you."

As the battle between the two factions reaches its climax, the entire battlefield seems shrouded in an unprecedented catastrophe. No one knows how this battle will end. The only certainty is: no matter how difficult the road ahead, as long as there is a glimmer of hope, someone will stand up to protect that light... Until the final moment, nothing is known.