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

Lin Chen and the others immediately became alert and tightened their grip on their weapons. The old man's sudden appearance made them feel a little uneasy.

"Who are you? Why are you following us?" Lin Chen asked sternly, with vigilance in his eyes.

The old man slowly approached, his eyes deep and complex. "I am the guardian of this land. The Dark Lord's power is too great for me to stop him. But I know you have the ability to find the 'Heart of Light'."

"So what is the test you're talking about?" Li Na asked, a hint of urgency in her voice.

The old man smiled slightly, a mysterious light flashing in his eyes. "The 'Heart of Light' is sealed deep in the Abyss Valley. There are three trials there. Only by passing these three trials can you truly obtain the 'Heart of Light'."

"Three trials?" Wang Qiang frowned. He was obviously a little nervous about this unknown challenge.

"Yes, each trial is extremely dangerous and requires courage, wisdom, and faith," the old man said slowly. "The first trial is a test of courage. You must face your greatest fears."

"Trial of Courage?" Zhang Tao repeated, his heartbeat quickening.

"Indeed, courage is the key to defeating the Dark Lord." The old man nodded in confirmation. "The second trial is a trial of wisdom. You must solve an ancient puzzle before you can move on."

"Ancient mystery?" Li Na thought thoughtfully, and she seemed very interested in it.

"The third trial is the trial of faith. You will face the most severe test. You must have firm inner faith to pass." The old man's tone revealed a hint of heaviness.

"That sounds really challenging!" a villager watching couldn't help but exclaimed, "Captain, you will definitely succeed!"

"Yes, we are all here to cheer for you!" another villager said loudly, and the people around him echoed.

"Thank you all for your support. We will do our best!" Lin Chen looked back at the villagers and said gratefully.

"Alright, let's go!" The old man turned and led them on. Following the old man's footsteps, the group set out on the road to the first trial.

A strange aura filled the air, as if the entire space was trembling at their arrival. Lin Chen took a deep breath, gripped the sword tightly, and walked forward firmly.

"Captain, we will definitely pass these trials!" Li Na said loudly, her voice full of confidence.

"That's right, no matter how difficult it is, we will fight side by side!" Zhang Tao waved his bow and arrow, ready for battle.

"As long as we unite, nothing is impossible!" Wang Qiang waved the axe with a firm look in his eyes.

Just as they continued to move forward, a dark fog suddenly appeared in front of them, and some terrifying phantoms began to emerge vaguely.

"What...what is this?" The villagers exclaimed, obviously frightened by the scene before them.

"Don't be afraid, this is just an illusion. We must believe in ourselves." Lin Chen said in a deep voice. He closed his eyes and silently recited his belief in his heart.

The phantom in the darkness gradually disappeared, replaced by a new scene - a huge maze appeared in front of them, surrounded by densely packed paths, which seemed to have no end.

"Is this the trial of wisdom?" Li Na asked, a challenging glint in her eyes.

"That's right. Only by solving the maze's puzzle can we move forward." The old man's figure was faintly visible ahead. "Remember, every choice is crucial."

"Let's go, let's solve this mystery together!" Lin Chen waved his hand, and everyone followed him and embarked on this journey full of unknowns.

In a complex maze, they encountered various difficulties and obstacles. Every choice could determine life or death, but Lin Chen and his teammates relied on firm beliefs and fearless courage to move forward step by step.

"There is a mechanism here, look!" Zhang Tao suddenly found a mechanism hidden in the corner of the wall. He pressed it lightly, and a stone door slowly opened.

"It seems we have found the right way!" Li Na shouted excitedly, her face filled with the joy of victory.

"Captain, what should we do next?" Wang Qiang looked at the still complicated maze ahead, feeling a little confused.

"Keep moving forward until we find the exit!" Lin Chen said firmly. His voice was like a stabilizing force, giving the team members great confidence.

Finally, after going through countless challenges and difficulties, they arrived at the center of the maze, and a golden ball of light suddenly appeared before their eyes - the 'Heart of Light' quietly suspended in the air.

"Is this the legendary 'Heart of Light'?" Lin Chen asked in surprise, his voice full of awe.

"That's right. Only those who have passed all the trials can get it." The old man's voice sounded behind him, with a hint of relief.

Just as they were about to move forward, the air around them suddenly grew heavy again. A massive shadow surged in from all directions, as if something was approaching.

"Be careful, the Dark Lord has noticed our presence!" the old man warned loudly, his voice full of urgency.

"Captain, we must get the 'Heart of Light' quickly!" Li Na shouted loudly, her hand tightly gripping the hilt of the sword.

"Yes, no matter what, we will not retreat!" Zhang Tao pulled the bowstring to its full extent, ready to meet new challenges.

"Lord of Darkness, here we come!" Wang Qiang waved his axe, his eyes as firm as iron.

"Let's go, time is running out!" Lin Chen said firmly, and he took the lead to walk towards the 'Heart of Light'.

At this moment, the huge shadow gradually took shape, and a powerful force rushed towards them...

"The Dark Lord has really come!" Li Na exclaimed.

"Captain, what should we do?" Zhang Tao asked anxiously.

Lin Chen took a deep breath, looked firmly at the Dark Lord in the distance, then turned to his teammates and said:

"Prepare to fight, we will win!"

"No matter what happens, we will support you!" Li Na responded firmly.

"Yes, we will not give up!" Zhang Tao gripped the bow and arrow tightly, ready to fight.

"Everyone, come together!" Wang Qiang shouted loudly, waving his axe and rushing towards the Dark Lord.

With a deafening roar, the battle officially began. Within the darkness, a fierce contest was about to unfold... The Dark Lord's roar shook the earth, and a powerful dark force surged from all directions, as if threatening to engulf the entire world. Lin Chen and the others immediately assumed combat stances, ready to face the impending enemy.

"The Heart of Light is right in front of us, we must not give up!" Lin Chen loudly encouraged his teammates, his eyes full of firmness and determination.