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

"It's so dangerous." The villager wiped the sweat from his forehead, a look of worry in his eyes, "Be sure to be careful!"

The sage stepped forward and gently stroked the surface of the stone tablet, muttering something to himself. After a moment, the stone tablet indeed shook slightly, and a tiny crack extended from the bottom. Then, the stone tablet slowly split open, revealing a small secret chamber.

"This is where the 'Key of Time' is hidden!" said the sage in surprise.

Everyone immediately entered the secret room and saw an exquisite wooden box inside, with a crystal emitting a faint glow inlaid on the box.

"Is this the 'Key of Time'?" Yun Shu asked in surprise, with excitement glittering in his eyes.

"That should be it." Lin Chen nodded and carefully opened the wooden box. Inside lay a crystal emitting a soft light.

"It's amazing!" exclaimed Zhang Xun next to him, "We really found it!"

At this moment, a powerful dark aura suddenly surged from all directions, and then several men in black rushed out from all parts of the ruins, led by the former enemy - the black-clad leader.

"Do you think you can escape our pursuit?" The black-clad leader sneered, his eyes filled with ferocity and murderous intent. "Hand over the 'Key of Time', or don't blame us for being rude!"

"You won't succeed!" Lin Chen shouted angrily and rushed forward with a sword.

The battle started again, and the black-clad men were numerous, but this time they faced not only Lin Chen and his men, but also the powerful support of the Far Eastern Sage. Lin Chen swung his sword like the wind, his moves fierce, and started a fierce duel with the black-clad men.

"How amazing!" The villagers watching exclaimed, their eyes filled with shock. "They are truly heroes!"

"This swordsmanship is simply too powerful!" A young warrior widened his eyes, his admiration evident in words.

As the two sides were fighting fiercely, the little girl's voice rang out again: "Brother, I will use my strength to help you!"

The girl once again radiated a dazzling light, and a powerful force burst out, pushing back several men in black. The leader in black, seeing the situation was not good, hurriedly led the remaining men to retreat.

"We succeeded!" Zhang Xun shouted excitedly, "These guys are defeated!"

"But we must not let our guard down," the sage warned, "greater challenges await us."

"Then, what should we do next?" Lin Chen looked at the sage, his eyes flashing with determination.

"We now have the 'Key of Time' and the 'Key of Destiny'. Next, we need to find a way to combine them," the sage said solemnly. "It is said that this process can only be completed in a specific location."

"Then let's go." Lin Chen nodded in agreement.

Everyone packed up and prepared to leave the ruins and continue their journey. The future of the village and the fate of this land are still full of unknowns and challenges.

At this time, Xiaohu and his mother stood in the distance, looking at their receding figures, their hearts full of anticipation.

"Brother Lin, will we succeed this time?" Xiaohu looked at their backs with a hint of uneasiness in his voice.

"Of course!" Little Tiger's mother replied firmly, "As long as they persist, there will be no problem."

Night fell again, and the village was quiet. In the distance, Lin Chen and his group were heading towards their new destination.

"Lin Chen, do you think we can find that place?" Yun Shu asked softly, with a glimmer of hope in his eyes.

"We will definitely find it." Lin Chen held her hand tightly, his tone full of determination, "No matter how many difficulties lie ahead, we will overcome them together."

"Well, I believe you." Yun Shu smiled slightly and looked at him gently.

The two walked side by side in the darkness, the ruins receding behind them. And in this ancient land, a new journey had just begun. Under the dim night, Lin Chen and his companions passed through the ruins, embarking on a new journey. They were filled with a mixture of excitement and nervousness, after all, the method for combining the "Key of Time" and the "Key of Destiny" remained a mystery. They walked along a bumpy path, flanked by dense forests, the air filled with the uniquely refreshing scent of night.

"Sage, are you sure we can find that place in this forest?" Yun Shu asked softly, a hint of worry in her eyes. She knew that every step forward was filled with uncertainty and danger.

The sage smiled slightly. "According to the information I have, this area does indeed hide many unsolved mysteries. And the place we need to find is among them."

"This is really too risky." Zhang Xun sighed. Although he has always been known for his bravery, he couldn't help but feel a little nervous at this moment.

"As long as everyone works together, nothing is impossible!" Lin Chen encouraged. His words were full of firm strength, as if they could dispel all uneasiness.

As they continued to move deeper into the forest, a strange noise suddenly arose from nearby, catching their attention. "What's that sound?" Xiao Hu asked. He was the only young man who hadn't participated in many battles and was therefore extremely cautious in this situation.

"It sounds like someone is shouting for help." Yun Shu said after careful listening. Her hearing was more acute than that of ordinary people.

"Let's go and take a look." Lin Chen immediately decided, "Maybe we can help."

They quickly ran in the direction of the sound and soon found a group of pale people in tattered clothes being besieged by a group of ferocious-looking thieves. "Stop!" Lin Chen shouted and rushed towards the thieves with his sword.

"Who are you? How dare you meddle in our business!" The leading thief roared, waving the long sword in his hand to attack Lin Chen.

"We're just kindhearted people passing by," Lin Chen replied calmly. His swordsmanship was sharp, and he repelled the enemies one by one with one blow after another. "These people look like they're in trouble. We can't just stand by and watch them die."

"Wow! This move looks really cool!" A young man watching praised in amazement, obviously very impressed by Lin Chen's strength.

At the same time, the little girl began to use her magical powers to help the trapped people escape. Her actions amazed everyone around her. "It's incredible!" an elderly man exclaimed, "This child has such powerful abilities at such a young age."

After a fierce battle, the bandits were finally driven away. The rescued villagers expressed their gratitude to Lin Chen and his companions with tears in their eyes. "Thank you for saving us," one of the elderly women said tearfully, "If you hadn't shown up in time..."

"Don't say that. We just did what we should do." Lin Chen smiled and comforted the other party. "The most important thing is that everyone is safe."