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

"This is amazing!" A passing villager standing on a distant hill, looking at the light coming from the cave entrance, said excitedly, "Is this really the legendary hero?"

Another villager nodded, equally amazed: "Yeah, the heroic stories we've heard since childhood are nothing more than this!"

While the villagers were discussing this, Lin Chen and his team had already successfully knocked down the giant stone monster. As the giant stone monster fell, the entire hall fell silent.

"We did it!" Li Na shouted excitedly, with a smile on her face as bright as the sun.

"We can't relax yet," Lin Chen said solemnly, "We still have to find the real core."

"Captain, there seems to be a mechanism here." Lu Gang pointed to a hidden corner and found a hidden small door.

Lin Chen walked forward, checked it carefully, and then pushed it gently. The door slowly opened, revealing a narrow passage.

"This passage is likely to lead to the core control room." Lin Chen said, "We must proceed with caution."

"Captain, we will definitely follow you!" the team members said one after another, their tone full of trust and determination.

Lin Chen smiled slightly and led everyone to continue forward. At this time, Lu Gang suddenly stopped and pointed to a place in front and said, "Captain, look, there is something over there."

Lin Chen looked in the direction and saw a faint blue light at the end of the passage ahead, as if something was waiting for them there.

"No matter what it is, we must face it." Lin Chen said firmly, leading the team to continue walking towards the blue light.

Meanwhile, inside Dragon City, Zhao Tian received the latest news. "Team Lin has discovered new clues, but they've also encountered new challenges," he said to his staff. "We must support them as soon as possible."

"Yes, General, I will mobilize troops for support immediately." The staff officer took quick action.

Deep in the underground cave, Lin Chen and his team were getting closer and closer to the mysterious light source. They knew that this adventure was not over yet, and more dangers and tests were waiting for them.

"Are you ready?" Lin Chen asked.

"Always ready!" Li Na replied.

Lu Gang also said firmly: "No matter what difficulties we encounter, we will not back down!"

As their footsteps echoed in the silent passage, the blue light grew brighter, as if foreshadowing the impending battle...

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"What is that...what is that?" Lin Chen looked at the scene in surprise, his voice full of confusion and vigilance.

Everyone stopped in their tracks, and before them unfolded a scene beyond imagination. A massive energy ball hovered in mid-air, surrounded by countless glowing runes, and a powerful energy wave permeated the air.

"It seems the real test has just begun," Li Na said softly, her eyes filled with both nervousness and anticipation. "Captain, what's going on?" Lu Gang asked nervously, his voice resonating loudly in the silence.

Lin Chen's eyes were solemn as he surveyed the bizarre scene. "Looks like this is the core control room. Everyone, be careful and don't act rashly," he whispered, his weapon tightly gripped, ready for any emergency.

Li Na stood beside Lin Chen, her sword already unsheathed. "Captain, what should we do?" she asked, her tone firm.

Just then, a slight sound broke the silence. It was the sound of some mechanical device operating, as if responding to their arrival. Then, the ground began to shake slightly, and the entire space seemed to be shifting.

"Oh no, it seems like some mechanism here has been triggered!" A team member shouted anxiously, his eyes full of tension and anxiety.

Just as they were preparing to defend, the runes surrounding the energy ball suddenly began to flicker, emitting a dazzling light. Then, a powerful airflow slowly rose from the center of the energy ball, forming a human-like figure.

"Is this... some kind of life form?" Lu Gang looked at the scene in amazement, not even daring to breathe.

The figure slowly spoke: "Are you intruders?"

Everyone was stunned, including Lin Chen. They had never imagined that such intelligent life could exist in such an underground cave.

"We didn't mean to disturb you." Lin Chen replied calmly, "We are just looking for the truth."

The figure seemed lost in thought. The entire space became unusually quiet before it spoke again. "Long ago, this place was a sacred site for an ancient civilization. But then a catastrophe destroyed everything here. Now, I am the only guardian left," it said slowly.

"Then may I ask why you attack those black creatures?" Li Na asked curiously.

"Those are not ordinary enemies, they are mutated creatures controlled by an evil force. I must stop them from further harming the world." said the Guardian.

"Since you are the protector, maybe we can help each other." Lin Chen suggested.

"What do you want to do?" The guardian's eyes fell on Lin Chen, waiting for an answer.

"We need to find a way to fight against that evil force and protect this land from being harmed." Lin Chen responded firmly.

After a moment's silence, the mysterious being nodded. "Alright, I'll tell you how to find the source of that evil force. But remember, the road ahead is filled with unknowns and dangers. You must have enough courage and wisdom to complete the task."

The team members exchanged glances, then responded in unison: "We will do our best!"

Meanwhile, in Dragon City, Zhao Tian was urgently dispatching troops to support Lin Chen and his group. "Hurry up and get ready. We can't leave our heroes alone," he said to his men.

At this moment, deep underground, Lin Chen and his teammates continued to advance in the direction indicated by the guardian. The blue light gradually turned into a soft glow, and an exquisitely carved door appeared before them.

"Is this the door to the final level?" Li Na gently touched the door and felt a warm power.

"Well, we are about to uncover the secret of all this." Lin Chen said, raising his hand to push open the door.

At this moment, hurried footsteps were heard outside. "Captain, look over there!" a team member shouted.

Everyone looked back and saw several figures appear at the end of the passage. They were the reinforcements sent by Zhao Tian. A leading soldier stepped forward and said, "Captain Lin, General Zhao has sent us to assist you."