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

The battle was fierce, with both sides winning and losing, and for a while neither side could gain the upper hand. Suddenly, Lin Chen had an idea and came up with a clever tactic. He shouted loudly, directing everyone to adjust their formation and adopt a roundabout and outflanking strategy, gradually forcing the enemy into a desperate situation.

Just as the black-robed man was about to strike back, Lin Chen suddenly leaped forward, striking the man's vitals like a tiger pouncing on its prey. The black-robed man was caught off guard and was stabbed by Lin Chen's sword, stumbling to the ground.

Seeing their boss injured, the remaining men immediately lost their composure and fled in all directions. One of them shouted in fear, "This guy is too powerful! We are no match for him! Run!"

Lin Chen looked at their fleeing backs coldly and whispered, "I hope you won't appear in front of me again, otherwise you will bear the consequences."

Everyone regrouped, ready to go. The old man smiled slightly, his tone calm yet full of wisdom: "Next, we must be more cautious to prevent the enemy from attacking again."

Lin Chen nodded, his eyes gleaming with determination: "No matter what challenges lie ahead, as long as we unite as one, there will be no difficulties that we cannot overcome."

At this moment, the starlight in the sky gradually brightened, illuminating their path. Xiaomei looked up at the starry sky and said softly, "I hope the starlight can guide us and help us find the temple soon."

Lin Chen gently held her hand, his eyes gentle but firm: "We will find it, let's work together."

At this moment, a subtle noise came from the woods ahead, as if someone was quietly approaching. Lu Yan frowned and asked, "Another enemy?"

Lin Chen listened attentively, then shook his head and whispered, "It's not an enemy, it seems like some kind of creature is approaching."

Then, a furry little fox poked its head out from the bushes and looked at the strangers with its bright eyes. Xiaomei exclaimed in surprise, "Wow, what a cute little fox!"

The little fox didn't seem scared, but came closer with curiosity, even sniffing Xiaomei's hand. Xiaomei smiled happily and reached out to touch its head.

"This little fellow may be our lucky star," the old man said softly, "it may know the way to the temple."

Lin Chen nodded, bent down and said gently to the little fox: "Little guy, can you help us lead the way? We would be very grateful to you."

The little fox seemed to understand Lin Chen's words, barking happily before turning and walking deeper into the cave. Lin Chen looked at his companions, a glimmer of hope in his eyes: "Follow it, perhaps this is the guidance we have been looking for."

Everyone followed closely, slowly moving forward along the fox's footsteps. Night still enveloped the forest, and new, unknown challenges awaited them, but they believed that as long as they united, light would eventually come...

As they followed the little fox through a dense forest, a dazzling light suddenly flashed from not far away, illuminating everything around. Everyone stopped in surprise, stunned by the scene before them.

"What is this light?" Xiaomei exclaimed.

Lu Yan frowned and said, "I don't know, but judging from this light, it seems to be the temple we are looking for."

The man in black said thoughtfully, "It seems we have finally found it, but we must be careful, there may be other dangers waiting for us."

Lin Chen gripped his sword tightly, his expression solemn: "No matter what, we must be prepared for battle. Let's go in and take a look, but we must be careful."

The group looked at each other, a surge of resolute courage rising within them. They trod on the starlight, slowly advancing toward the radiance. A new adventure was about to begin… As Lin Chen and his companions trod on the starlight, step by step approaching the dazzling light, the surrounding woods seemed to hold their breath in anticipation. The little fox still led the way, its tail gently wagging, as if filled with curiosity about the unknown ahead.

At this moment, a deep voice came from deep in the woods: "Who are you? How dare you break in here!"

Everyone immediately became alert. Lin Chen gripped his sword tightly and scanned the surroundings with sharp eyes. He saw a middle-aged man in a gray cloak slowly walking out from the shadows of the trees, a hint of vigilance flashing in his eyes.

"We are here to find the temple," Lin Chen replied calmly, "Excuse me, are you the guardian here?"

The middle-aged man was slightly startled, then shook his head: "No, I am a hermit here. But since you are here, I must remind you that this temple contains a powerful force that not everyone can control."

Xiaomei stepped forward and said politely, "We are not here to fight for power. We just want to find some clues to help us complete our mission."

The middle-aged man looked them over and seemed to sense their sincerity, so he softened his tone a little: "In that case, I can show you the way, but be careful, this place is full of dangers."

The man in black whispered, "Thank you for your guidance, brother, but we still have to go and see for ourselves. After all, we have an important mission."

The middle-aged man nodded, turned around and led the way: "Follow me, but remember to be careful with your words and actions."

The group followed the middle-aged man through several dense forests and finally arrived in front of a huge stone gate. The stone gate was engraved with mysterious runes and emitted a faint glow.

"This is the gate to the temple," the middle-aged man explained. "To enter, you must pass a test."

Lin Chen took a deep breath and said with a firm look in his eyes: "We are ready to meet any challenge."

Just as they were about to approach the gate, a group of black-robed men suddenly emerged from all directions, led by the tall man they had previously fought. He stared coldly at Lin Chen and his group, his voice tinged with disdain.

"You guys actually have the guts to show up again. I won't let you escape easily this time."

The man in black frowned and said, "It really is haunting me. Looks like we have no choice but to fight again."

The middle-aged man sighed slightly: "There is going to be a fierce battle here, I hope you are all safe and sound."

Lin Chen signaled everyone to form up and prepare for the upcoming battle. Xiaomei said softly, "Be careful, we will definitely win."

The battle broke out instantly, with swords flashing and sabers clashing, and both sides displayed extremely high martial arts skills. The villagers who were hiding and watching were stunned by the fierce battle and talked about it a lot.

"This young man is so amazing that he can deal with so many enemies at the same time. He is simply the reincarnation of the legendary hero!" a middle-aged villager exclaimed.

His daughter held his hand tightly, her eyes full of admiration: "Dad, I want to be as brave as him and protect everyone in the future!"

Lin Chen used the terrain to his advantage, nimbly weaving between the enemy groups, each attack hitting their vital points. The black-robed man's men fell one after another, and the tall man gradually showed signs of fatigue.