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

The man in black led Lin Chen through a winding tunnel. The walls were inlaid with exotic gemstones, emitting a soft glow. They turned a corner and entered a spacious room with several exquisite wooden tables and chairs, and a few ancient books scattered on the tables.

"Please sit down." The man in black gestured for Lin Chen to sit down, then sat down opposite him, looking at Lin Chen with deep eyes.

Although Lin Chen was full of doubts, he still asked politely, "Excuse me, what can I do for you?"

The man in black smiled slightly and said slowly, "Lin Chen, do you know? The artifact in your hands is not only crucial to the Snow Mountain, but also related to the fate of the entire continent."

Lin Chen raised his eyebrows, his tone filled with a hint of caution: "What do you mean by that?"

The man in black pondered for a moment before slowly speaking, "This snowy mountain hides an ancient secret, one that connects to a power from ancient times. Those who are hunting you are here precisely to obtain this power. The artifact in your hand is the key to unlocking this secret."

Hearing this, Lin Chen's expression turned serious. He realized that the enemy he was facing was more complicated and dangerous than he had imagined. "So, what can you do to help us?"

"I will do my best to help you, but only if you trust me," the man in black said firmly. "I've been observing you for a long time, and I believe you have the strength and courage to face this."

Lin Chen was silent for a while, then nodded and said, "Okay, we will try our best to cooperate."

At this moment, there was a sudden sound of hurried footsteps outside the door, and then the door was pushed open, and Abu ran in with an anxious look on his face.

"Lin Chen, this is bad!" Abu said breathlessly, "The enemy's main force has discovered our hiding place and they are heading this way!"

Lin Chen stood up suddenly, his eyes sharp as an eagle: "How far?"

"Less than ten minutes!" Abu replied.

"We must act immediately!" Lin Chen turned to look at the man in black, "Do you have any good suggestions?"

A cold glint flashed in the eyes of the man in black, and he said calmly, "Follow me. I know a secret passage that can take you out of here safely."

The three of them quickly walked out and advanced quickly along a hidden tunnel. At the same time, the Snow Mountain Guardians were busy preparing for battle, and the atmosphere was extremely tense.

At the entrance to the secret passage, Lin Chen looked back at the clamor coming from the distance, his heart filled with reluctance and determination. He knew that no matter what awaited them ahead, there was no room for hesitation.

"Let's go!" Lin Chen said gritting his teeth, and then led everyone into the dark tunnel.

The tunnel was narrow and damp, and from time to time, subtle vibrations could be heard from above. Clearly, the enemy's attack had begun, and time was running out, so there was no time to waste.

"This road is very secret, and few people know about it." The man in black walked in front, his voice low and powerful, "Just follow me closely, and you'll be fine."

Xiaomei followed Lin Chen closely and whispered, "Can we trust him? This person looks really suspicious."

"There is no other choice now." Lin Chen said firmly, "What we have to do is leave here as soon as possible."

As they continued forward, a whisper came from not far away, as if someone was discussing something. Lin Chen stopped alertly and signaled everyone to keep quiet.

"Are those people really the holders of the divine weapon? I heard that they have supreme power!" A voice was discussing.

"Who knows? We just have to follow orders," another voice replied.

Lin Chen and everyone looked at each other, and immediately understood that the soldiers here seemed to be curious about their identities, and even a little uneasy.

"Ignore them and keep moving forward." The man in black lowered his voice and reminded, "Don't let them discover our presence."

Led by the man in black, the group silently passed through numerous obstacles and finally reached a hidden exit. When they walked out of the secret passage, it was already a quiet night outside, and the air was filled with a cold breath.

"This is our temporary shelter." The man in black pointed to a small hut not far ahead. "Rest there for a while, and we can make plans for the next step."

Lin Chen nodded and looked at the man in black with gratitude: "Thank you, I hope we can successfully overcome this crisis."

The man in black smiled and responded, "Don't worry, I will always be by your side."

Just as they were about to head to the cabin, they heard hurried footsteps behind them. Lin Chen turned around abruptly, his eyes scanning the surroundings fiercely.

"Who is it?" Lin Chen shouted sternly.

A young man in silver armor slowly walked out of the darkness, holding a sharp sword in his hand, with a complex light flashing in his eyes.

"I am both your ally and your enemy." The silver-armored youth's voice was low and firm. "Now, it's time to make a choice."

Lin Chen clenched his fists, a strong determination rising in his heart: "We will not give up easily."

"Then let's see who is the real strong one." The young man in silver armor smiled coldly, and swung his sword lightly, and the air seemed to be torn apart.

A fierce duel was about to unfold, and this was only the tip of the iceberg; more unknowns and challenges awaited them ahead. The night was as dark as ink, and the wind was biting cold. Lin Chen and the others stood at the exit of the secret passage, filled with vigilance and unease. The silver-armored young man, sword in hand, his gaze determined, seemed an insurmountable obstacle.

"Who are you? Why are you stopping us?" Lin Chen asked sternly, with a sharp light flashing in his eyes.

The silver-armored youth smiled slightly, his voice carrying a hint of coldness: "My name is Lu Yan, and I am the deputy leader of the Snow Mountain Guardians. I know the artifacts in your hands, but I also know that the dangers you face are far beyond imagination."

The man in black took a step forward, his eyes becoming deeper: "Lu Yan, what exactly do you want to do?"

Lu Yan slowly raised his sword and pointed it at Lin Chen: "I want to know if you are truly trustworthy. The artifact in your hands is not only the key to the Snow Mountain, but also the fate of the entire continent."

Lin Chen frowned and tightened his grip on the weapon in his hand: "We won't give up easily, but we won't let you succeed easily either."

Xiaomei beside her clenched her fists, her eyes determined: "We have gone through so many hardships and dangers, and we will never let any enemy take away our victory."

Just when the atmosphere was tense, a loud noise suddenly came from the distance. Several patrolling soldiers were rushing towards them.