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

Chapter 340 Surprise Call



Chapter 340 Surprise Call

"As you command!" The two young men sprang into action, quickly disappearing into the thick darkness at the cave entrance. Not long after, a few muffled cries of surprise could be heard faintly from the distance.

"We've found something! Come quickly!" The people outside the cave were immediately alerted. The first to enter was the attentive girl. Lantern in hand, she cautiously led the way, with the others following closely behind. Shortly after entering the cave, they came upon an exquisitely carved stone tablet. Its surface was covered in strange symbols and relief patterns, evoking myths and legends passed down from ancient times.

As everyone was trying to decipher the message, an old soldier sighed, "It seems our enemy is no ordinary force, possessing such an ancient and powerful power. I wonder what effect it will have on us?"

Lin Fan's eyes were sharp. "As long as we can use it, it's a good thing. The key is how to control this power." The young woman then pointed to a section of runes and explained, "From what I understand, this passage tells the story of a long-forgotten hero. Legend has it that he once possessed a supreme treasure, the 'Heart of the Stars,' which can greatly enhance the holder's strength and protect against evil forces... but his whereabouts are now unknown."

"If we can find this treasure, it might actually play a vital role in the upcoming war," another companion said hopefully. "But how do we get it?"

"Perhaps we could try this," the usually taciturn old traveler suddenly stepped forward, gently placed his hand on the inscription, and slowly closed his eyes. Suddenly, the entire cave seemed to illuminate, and the previously obscure pattern gradually became clearer, eventually solidifying into a complete map. "This is the exact route to the 'Heart of the Stars'. But the journey is fraught with danger, so be extremely vigilant."

At that moment, another unusual noise was heard outside, alerting everyone. A scout hurried back to report, "Oh no, General! The black-robed mage has led his men to the edge of the camp!"

Lin Fan pursed his lips. "No time to lose, let's get back!" The group quickly evacuated the cave and ran back the way they had come. On the way, a young man who had just joined them asked breathlessly, "Is it enough for us to just go back and provide support now?"

Lin Fan shook his head. "No, time is too tight. We must split our forces into two groups: one is to send someone to quickly deliver a message to Yun Yi, informing him of the latest situation; the other is to immediately set out to retrieve the 'Heart of the Stars'. No matter what, we must rush back to the battlefield as soon as possible!"

The team quickly split into two smaller groups and began to move. Just as they were about to leave, the traveler from earlier suddenly called out to everyone, "Please remember, no matter what happens, you must remain steadfast in your faith and united. This is our only hope of defeating this formidable enemy." Gazing at the figure of this companion, who had appeared from nowhere and was about to depart, everyone felt an indescribable surge of strength within them.

The first rays of morning light appear on the horizon, heralding the arrival of a new battle. And ahead, an unknown fate awaits the brave warriors to write their own legends...

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"I must find the 'Heart of the Star'... This is my last chance." Lin Fan muttered to himself.

The young woman next to him looked up at the gradually pale sky in the distance. "No matter what, we won't give up. Let's keep fighting together!"

At this moment, a figure appeared silently not far away. It was the mysterious traveler. "What else?" Lin Fan asked curiously.

The traveler smiled slightly, "I just found a secret passage that leads directly to our destination... maybe it can help you save some time."

"Great!" the girl cheered. "Let's go now! Every bit of time saved means more people can survive."

Lin Fan nodded solemnly, "Thank you for your guidance. Thank you again."

The three of them then retreated into the depths of the dense forest... leaving behind them only the land, just beginning to see the dawn, filled with endless reverie and limitless possibilities. With the first rays of morning light, Lin Fan and his team embarked on a journey to find the "Heart of the Stars." The guidance of the mysterious traveler strengthened their resolve. Passing through dense forests, they arrived at an ancient ruin. The ruins were covered with the marks of time, yet a faint power could still be felt flowing through them.

At this moment, an accompanying veteran suddenly stopped and pointed in surprise: "What is that?"

Everyone looked in the direction of his finger and saw a group of black-robed mages rushing towards them. Clearly, the enemy was even faster than expected.

"Damn it! They caught up with us so quickly." The young soldier cursed.

Lin Fan made a quick decision. "Split into two groups. One group will continue on to the destination, and I'll hold them back. Remember, we must find the 'Heart of the Stars.'"

"Captain..." A trace of worry flashed in the young woman's eyes, "It's dangerous for you to be alone."

"Don't worry, I'll be fine." Lin Fan smiled, "Go quickly, remember my words."

The girl nodded in agreement and quickly disappeared into the depths of the jungle with her team.

Elsewhere, Lin Fan faced the enemy alone. He drew his sword from his waist and stood firmly in the center of the ruins, his eyes revealing an unyielding faith.

"I didn't expect that we would meet here, General Lin." An old man leading the black-robed mages said with a gloomy face.

Lin Fan sneered, "Your appearance is just an unexpected incident for me. The real challenge is still waiting for us ahead."

"Oh, what an arrogant fellow!" Another young wizard raised his staff in anger.

Suddenly, the air around seemed to freeze, and the strong energy fluctuations made everyone feel an unprecedented sense of oppression.

At the same time, in a quiet valley far away from the battlefield, the team searching for the treasure finally found their destination - an ancient temple hidden in the mountains.

"Is this where the 'Heart of the Star' is?" a newly joined soldier said in shock.

"It seems so," the young female warrior said excitedly. "After all, our trip wasn't in vain. Now we just have to follow the instructions on the stele to find the treasure!"

However, shortly after everyone entered the temple, something unexpected happened—the temple gate slammed shut, completely isolating them from the outside world...


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