"As long as there is light in your heart, light can penetrate the deepest darkness and reach every place that needs it." A voice that has gone through many vicissitudes but is still gentle answered.
The child's face showed a look of yearning: "Then can we, like them, become people who spread light?"
"Everyone has a small flame in their heart. When countless such flames gather together, even the glaciers at the end of the world can be melted." There was encouragement in the voice, "So, as long as you are willing, you and I can Be part of the light.”
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go on the journey towards the light!" The child held the hand of the adult next to him, with eagerness shining in his eyes.
The adult smiled, with determination that cannot be ignored: "Yes, let's go. Every step may be the beginning of hope."
Although their conversation was brief, it was like a trumpet blowing in the breeze, inspiring everyone's heart. Su Mo and Zhao Ming looked at each other and smiled. No words were needed. The persistence and belief in the light in each other's hearts had long been connected.
The team paused in front of the gate of the City of Shadows. Su Mo raised his hand and pushed gently, and the thick city gate opened silently. It seemed that even the city was silently responding to their call. Inside the city, a faint light swayed in the darkness, like the most imperceptible stars in the night sky. Even though they were tiny, they were enough to guide those who wandered forward.
"It seems that there are brave people here who have lit the first light in the darkness." Lily said softly, with both admiration and relief in her tone.
"We must not only find this forerunner, but also unite all forces to turn this spark of fire into an eternal light." Zhao Ming's words were resounding and stirred in everyone's heart.
As they go deeper, the City of Shadows gradually reveals its true form. On both sides of the street, dilapidated buildings are shrouded in layers of mist, but in those seemingly deserted corners, you can occasionally see soft light coming from a window. That is the sign that ordinary people still refuse to give up hope in despair. proof.
"Look, there's someone over there!" Enjing pointed to a glimmer of light. Several children in ragged clothes sat around the fire, carefully lighting the flame of hope with old pages of books.
When Su Mo and his group approached, the children were surprised at first, and then couldn't conceal their curiosity and excitement. One of the children stood up and asked timidly: "Are you also looking for the light?"
"Yes, we are messengers of light." Su Mo knelt down and looked into the child's eyes, gently but firmly, "And we hope to work with you to let every corner of this city be bathed in sunshine again. .”
The child's eyes lit up instantly, and other children around him also gathered around. Although their voices were small, they were full of desire and expectation: "Really? We can help!"
This scene warmed everyone's hearts. In the deepest darkness, the seeds of light were sown silently, and their arrival seemed to be the catalyst for this change.
"Welcome to join, everyone is an important member of the light." Zhao Ming's words, like spring breeze and rain, nourished the hearts of everyone present.
While they were discussing with the children how to expand the range of light, in the darkness, a pair of eyes quietly observed all this. It was a masked mysterious man with an imperceptible smile on his lips, as if there was some expectation for this battle between light and darkness.
"Finally, an interesting opponent has appeared." The mysterious man's whispers drifted in the wind, laying new foreshadowing for the next story.
At this moment, Su Mo and his team members are joining hands with the children to light up more lights in the City of Shadows. Their backs were elongated in the darkness, but extremely firm. Every bit of light spreading indicates that the fire of hope is spreading, illuminating the road to the future and arousing the desire and courage in more people's hearts.
Exploring the City of Shadows is not without its difficulties. As the team went deeper, they found that the streets gradually narrowed and the shadows became thicker. It seemed that unknown dangers were hidden around every corner. There was a depressing atmosphere in the air, as if the whole city was silently telling a past shrouded in darkness.
"Everyone, be careful, the atmosphere here is not right." Enjing reminded in a low voice, her fingers gently resting on the bowstring, and she scanned the surroundings vigilantly.
Suddenly, a burst of rapid footsteps broke the silence, and a group of figures in black robes emerged from the darkness. Their faces were covered by hoods, and the weapons in their hands gave off a faint cold light.
"Stop! You foreign intruders, this is a dark territory, and light has nowhere to hide here!" The leading man in black robe said viciously, his voice was low and cold, with irresistible pressure.
"We have no intention of invading, we are just looking for pioneers who can bring hope." Su Mo took a step forward. His sword was not unsheathed, but the firm temperament exuding from his body made the air around him seem to be shaken.
"Forerunner? Humph, there is no one you are looking for here, only loyal believers who obey the darkness." Another man in black robe sneered, his words full of provocation.
Before the words were spoken, a melee was inevitable. Zhao Ming quickly waved the Heart of Light in his hand, and a dazzling light fell, illuminating the surroundings and providing a sense of peace of mind to his teammates. Eun-jeong's arrows were accurate, and each arrow hit the enemy's vital point. Lily used healing magic to heal the injured teammates in time.
The young messenger has quick eyes and quick hands, and he shuttles among the enemy groups. His archery is like a dance, elegant and deadly. Salman and the new explorers, including Jack, also showed their strength and fought fiercely with the men in black robes.
During the battle, a figure suddenly emerged from the darkness, aiming directly at the most vulnerable scholar in the team. At the moment of crisis, a thin but agile shadow stood in front of the scholar. It was one of the children he met earlier. He was holding an ordinary wooden stick in his hand and his eyes were full of determination.
"Don't even think about hurting him!" Although the child's voice was trembling, his stance was firm.
When Su Mo saw this, his heart became hot. He quickly eliminated the enemies in front of him and rushed towards the direction of the child. However, in the chaos, a flying stone hit the child's arm. He gasped in pain and the wooden stick fell to the ground.
"Are you okay?" Su Mo quickly supported the child, and at the same time a sword flashed, forcing back the approaching enemy.
"I, I'm fine." The child gritted his teeth, trying to hold back the pain.
"Healing." Lily's voice sounded at the right time, and the soft light wrapped the child's wound, and the pain was quickly relieved.
"We can't stay too long. We must find the forerunners and leave this dangerous place." Su Mo said in a deep voice, while looking around to determine the best evacuation route.
At this moment, a melodious flute sound was faintly heard in the distance. The melody was pure and mysterious, and seemed to contain some ancient call. The black-robed crowd began to look restless and gradually retreated.
"The sound of the flute... is the signal of the forerunners!" The scholar suddenly exclaimed, a sudden realization flashing in his eyes.
The team took advantage of the momentum to break through the encirclement and move towards the source of the flute sound. After some twists and turns, they finally came to a small house that looked ordinary but exuded a faint light. In the house, an old man was playing the magical flute. He was surrounded by a faint but warm halo, like a beacon guarding the light alone in this darkness.
"You are here, seekers of light." The old man put down his flute and looked at them kindly.
"Are you the forerunner?" Su Mo stepped forward, his heart full of respect.
"Forerunner is just a title. The important thing is that we all have the same belief - to dispel the darkness and welcome the light." The old man smiled, and that smile was as warm as the spring sunshine.
Just as a group of people were preparing to communicate further, suddenly, the sky outside the house darkened, dark clouds gathered, and a black shadow passed across the sky and headed straight for the hut.
"It seems that the darkness does not intend to let us go easily." The old man looked solemn, and then took out a shimmering gem from his arms, "This is a fragment of light, maybe it can help you."
As soon as he finished speaking, the mysterious black shadow had arrived. It was actually a tall warrior wearing black armor. His aura was ghastly and terrifying, and the giant sword in his hand exuded an ominous aura.
"Forerunner, your days of hiding are over." The Black Knight's voice was low, as if coming from under the Nine Netherworld.
"For the sake of light, we will not retreat." Su Mo clenched the hilt of his sword, followed by his companions, their eyes burning with unyielding flames.
The fighting broke out again, more intense than before. With the help of the fragments of light given by the Forerunners, everyone exuded unprecedented power and launched a desperate struggle with the Black Knight.
Finally, in a gorgeous coordinated attack, the Black Knight was defeated and dissipated in a puff of black smoke. The cost of the battle was also heavy. Someone in the team was injured and needed emergency treatment.
"Come into the house quickly, here is the potion I made." The forerunner called everyone into the hut and began to busy treating the injured.
In the treatment room, Su Mo sat next to the injured child and asked softly: "Does it hurt?"
The child held back tears and shook his head: "It doesn't hurt anymore, because you are here."
Su Mo smiled, with mixed feelings in his heart. The sky outside gradually cleared up, and a ray of sunshine penetrated the clouds and fell on the windows of the hut, bringing a long-lost warmth.
"Light always finds a way to penetrate the darkness, just like you." The Forerunner stood by the window, looking at the world outside, with the light of hope shining in his eyes.
The conversation ended in a peaceful but powerful way, indicating that even in the most difficult moments, as long as there is light in the heart, hope will not be extinguished.
"So, what should we do next?" Su Mo asked, with determination and expectation for the future in his eyes.
The Forerunner smiled slightly and did not answer immediately. Instead, he cast his gaze out the window. It was a world full of unknowns, but also full of possibilities...
Su Mo and his companions looked at each other, and everyone could see determination and courage in each other's eyes. They know that in order to find the Teacher of Light and for the glimmer of light in this world, no trial can stop them.
"Please tell us, what is the content of the trial?" Li Zixue took a step forward, her eyes were clear and determined, showing her will to not lose to anyone.
The leader of the guardians nodded slightly and turned to face the depths of the hall: "There are three trials, testing your wisdom, courage and sacrifice respectively. Only those with a firm mind and pure beliefs can pass."
As the words of the guardian leader fell, the light in the hall flickered, and totems of light slowly unfolded on the ground. Each ray of light seemed to tell the secrets of ancient legends and trials.
At the beginning of the first trial, a maze composed of light and shadow appeared in front of everyone. It was complex, changeable, full of temptation and misleading. Su Mo led everyone, relying on the wisdom of the team and mutual trust, to solve the puzzles one by one, avoid traps and illusions, and finally get out of the maze, proving their wisdom and collaboration.
"Very good, you have passed the test of wisdom." There was a hint of approval in the voice of the guardian leader.
The second trial came immediately, and a huge dark phantom condensed in the hall. It represented inner fear and external threats, constantly changing shapes, trying to defeat everyone's defenses. Facing this invisible enemy, Zhao Ming stepped forward. The light of his sword was like the light of dawn. Every swing was full of fearlessness and determination, inspiring the courage of his teammates. After rounds of fierce confrontations, the dark phantom finally dissipated, and the light of courage illuminated the entire hall.
The guardians' eyes showed recognition: "Your courage is admirable."
The last trial is the most severe, and a seemingly unsolvable choice is placed before them: On one side is the bright road to the glorious guide, but choosing it means giving up a companion; on the other side is a journey full of unknowns and dangers Dark passage, if you choose this path, everyone can go together, but the chance of success is slim.
Faced with such a choice, everyone fell silent. Su Mo took a deep breath, his eyes flashed with determination: "We are a team, no matter what lies ahead, we must walk side by side. No matter how difficult the road is, we will find a solution together."
After hearing Su Mo's words, the expressions of the guardians changed subtly, as if this was the answer they had been looking for. Suddenly, a third path appeared in the palace. It was a middle path that had never appeared before, and was neither completely bright nor completely dark.
"You have proven your wisdom, courage, and more importantly, demonstrated the spirit of sacrifice and team cohesion that transcends individuals." The voice of the guardian leader was full of solemnity, "It is this group of people that the Radiant Guide is waiting for. .”
Following the words of the guardian leader, the glorious guide suspended in the center of the hall slowly landed in front of Su Mo. He took it respectfully and felt unprecedented warmth and strength, as if thousands of years of wisdom and hope were gathered in his heart at this moment. "Teacher of Light...how far are we from you?" Su Mo thought silently in his heart, and slowly opened the first page of the Guide to Light. A line of simple text came into view: "The road to light begins with a single step, with hope. , move forward fearlessly" (End of Chapter)