"Huh, Lightbringer? The legendary liar!" With a sneer, a group of hunters wearing fur clothing walked out from behind the ice wall, their eyes full of alertness and hostility. The leader was holding a huge ice blade and his eyes were as sharp as an eagle: "You outsiders, don't even think about getting close to the Heart of Ice!"
Zhao Ming took a step forward and spread his hands to express his goodwill: "We are not here to fight for anything, we just hope to continue our mission through here. We are willing to share the light and warmth with you."
"Share the light? Our people have suffered great disasters because of the 'light' brought by the outside world. We will never trust anyone again!" The hunter leader's tone was full of bitterness and distrust.
As soon as he finished speaking, another ice arrow suddenly shot out, but the target was the unsuspecting Li Zixue. At the critical moment, Zhao Ming stepped forward and blocked the blow with his body. The ice arrow embedded itself in his left shoulder, and blood quickly dyed the snow red.
"Zhao Ming!" Li Zixue exclaimed and ran to his side quickly. While using her own strength to relieve his pain, she looked at the attacker angrily, "You are going too far!"
Su Mo's eyes flashed. He did not expect that the other party would take such extreme measures, but reason told him that violence could not solve the problem. He suppressed his anger and said calmly: "It seems that we need to have a good talk."
After some difficult communication, they learned that these hunters belonged to an ancient snow-covered tribe and had lost their homes due to the greed of outsiders. They had a deep misunderstanding of the word "light". Zhao Ming's injuries gradually stabilized during this process. Although his face was pale, his eyes remained persevering.
"We understand your pain and have witnessed the darkness of people's hearts." Su Mo said sincerely, "But the light we pursue is not the burden imposed on you by the outside world, but the hope and courage in our hearts. Let us use actions Prove that Lightbringer is a trustworthy friend.”
The hunters looked at each other, as if considering whether to give the three of them a chance. In the end, the hunter leader slowly put down his weapons, but the condition was that the three of them had to pass an ancient traditional test to prove their sincerity.
The test unfolded in the ice and snow, including multiple tests of wisdom, courage and unity. Zhao Ming, Su Mo, and Li Zixue relied on their tacit understanding and strength to overcome difficulties one by one, and finally won the recognition of the hunters. After the test, the hunter leader personally treated Zhao Ming's shoulder injury and gave them the map and blessings of the Ice Heart.
"May the light really illuminate every darkness as you said." The hunter leader's words were more trusting.
"We will, and the light will also shine on you." Li Zixue replied gently, her smile like a ray of warm sunshine in winter.
As the sun set, the three of them continued on their way to the Heart of Ice. At this moment, they have more responsibility in their hearts and more expectations for unknown challenges.
"On the way, we have encountered not only difficulties, but also more hearts that need to be understood and warmed." Zhao Ming said with emotion.
"Indeed, behind every shadow there is a soul longing for light." Su Mo nodded and looked into the distance, which was not only the direction of the Heart of Ice, but also the beacon of their inner beliefs.
As the three of them continued to move forward, the scenery along the way gradually changed, and a strange blue light emerged from the glacier fissures, as if nature itself was welcoming them. Suddenly, a melodious song floated in the wind. The song was pure and distant, as if it came from another world.
"Listen, that's..." Li Zixue stopped and listened.
"It's the Ice Singers." Zhao Ming whispered, he had a deep interest in ancient legends. "In the legend, the Ice Singers are the elves who guard the heart of ice. They use their songs to weave dreams and guide the lost. ”
While they were talking, a slender creature with skin as transparent as ice crystals slowly appeared in front of them. Its eyes were like the bright North Star, shining with the light of wisdom. The Ice Singer had no words and just continued to sing. The melody contained an invitation.
"Where does it want to take us?" Li Zixue was a little curious and a little nervous.
"Follow it, and you may be able to reveal the secret of the Heart of Ice." Su Mo said, taking the lead to keep up with the Ice Singer.
Walking through the complex ice cave, the Ice Singer's singing became clearer and clearer, leading them to a grand ice chamber. In the center of the room, a huge blue crystal floats quietly, emitting a gentle and mysterious light. That is the legendary Heart of Ice.
"So this is the Heart of Ice..." Zhao Ming exclaimed. The wound seemed to hurt under the light, but it was quickly soothed.
Li Zixue gently touched the surface of the crystal, and a warm and powerful force surged into her body, making her feel more fulfilled and peaceful than ever before. "It feels...as if something has been awakened."
At this moment, ripples suddenly appeared inside the crystal, and an old and majestic voice echoed in the ice room: "Lightbringer, your arrival is not accidental. The Ice Heart chooses to meet you because the future crisis requires it. The power of light to resist.”
"Crisis? What kind of crisis?" Su Mo asked, and the three of them exchanged nervous looks.
"The monsters in the dark abyss are about to awaken. Their target is the Heart of Ice, trying to use it as a key to open the door to the real world." The voice explained.
"Then what should we do?" Zhao Ming asked, his eyes had become firm, and he seemed to be ready to face everything.
"You must find the remaining three lost elemental hearts and combine them with the power of the ice heart to create the key to light that seals the monsters." The voice in the crystal revealed a sense of urgency.
"The lost heart of elements?" Li Zixue murmured to himself, this sounded like a brand new adventure.
"Yes, the Heart of Fire is located in the Blazing Land, the Heart of Thunder is located in the Land of Storms, and the Heart of Shadow is located in the Dark Forest." The voice in the crystal faded, and finally returned to calm, "Time is running out, Lightbringers, The fate of the world is in your hands.”
As the last echo disappeared, the Ice Singer sang again, seemingly to see them off. After walking out of the ice room, Zhao Ming, Su Mo, and Li Zixue looked at each other, with determination burning in each other's eyes.
"Let's go, for this world, for the light." Su Mo clenched his fists.
"No matter how far or how difficult the road is, we will find those lost hearts." Li Zixue's tone was filled with unshakable confidence.
"Since I have chosen a distant place, I only care about the journey through wind and rain." Zhao Ming smiled, and the pain on his shoulders no longer mattered.
So, they embarked on the journey again, heading towards the unknown and challenges. Behind them are the respectful eyes of the hunters and the gentle blessing: "May the light guide your path."
And not long after they left, the mysterious traveler quietly appeared in front of the Heart of Ice, looking at the direction in which the three of them left. His eyes were profound, as if he had understood everything. "The real journey has just begun. The intertwining of light and darkness is more complicated than anyone imagined. The traveler whispered to himself, seeming to be telling something to the void, "Whether they can gather the hearts of the elements will determine the world. The key to destiny. And I will also play my role, guiding behind the scenes or showing up at critical moments. ”
"Hey, have you heard? The Lightbringer and the others went to the extremely cold place and had a conflict with the hunters there." In a lively tavern in Shadow City, two ragged travelers were drinking ale. discuss.
"Really? Those hunters are not good people. How did they escape?" The other person put down his wine glass and showed a curious expression.
"I heard that he passed some ancient test and won the respect of the hunters. This light messenger is really quite capable." The first man shook his head, looking very excited.
"Skills? I think it's just good luck. You know, there are dangers all around the Heart of Ice." An old man at the table next to him interjected, with a hint of undoubt in his vicissitudes of voice.
"Old man, do you know something?" The curious traveler approached, and the attention of other people in the tavern was also attracted.
The old man shook his head slowly and took a sip of wine. "When I was young, I also yearned for the outside world, but as I got older and my legs were inconvenient, I could only enjoy myself by listening to other people's stories. However, the legend about the Heart of Ice has been around since I was a child. I heard it from the older generation. It is said that there are ancient secrets hidden there that are not accessible to ordinary people.”
There was a burst of discussion in the tavern, and the legend of the Lightbringer added a new color and became a topic of conversation for everyone after dinner.
At the same time, in a distant storm land, with thunder and lightning and raging winds, a brother and sister were huddled in a dilapidated hut, hiding from the violence of the outside world.
"Brother, do you think there are people like us trapped in the storm in the outside world?" My sister's voice was childish and yearning.
The brother patted his sister on the head and comforted: "Of course there is, and I also heard that there are people like the Light Messengers who specialize in helping those who are in darkness and trouble. One day, they will come here to help We bring peace ”
"Lightbringers...are they really that powerful?" My sister's eyes were shining with stars.
"Of course, they are a symbol of hope. There is nothing they can't solve." My brother's words were full of confidence, as if he was cheering himself up.
While the two were talking, the storm outside the hut suddenly subsided, and a beam of warm light penetrated the dark clouds and shone into this square inch. The brother and sister walked out of the door in surprise and saw what seemed to be a bridge of light extending into the distance in the sky.
"Look, is that the legendary road of light?" My sister pointed at the incredible sight, her eyes filled with shock.
The brother held his sister's hand tightly, "Whether it is true or not, but I know that one day, we will walk out of here and see the Lightbringer with our own eyes."
For Zhao Ming, Su Mo, and Li Zixue, the long road is full of unknowns and challenges, but it also means hope and growth. Behind them, countless pairs of eyes witnessed their footsteps, looking forward to every miracle brought by the light messengers.
"So, will the next stop be a fiery place or a stormy place?" Li Zixue looked up at the sky, with both expectation and uneasiness about the unknown in her eyes.
"The Blazing Land," Su Mo said after pondering for a moment, "According to the ancient map, the Heart of Fire should be hidden in a secret place under the hot magma. Obtaining it is no less difficult than what we just experienced. But. We have no choice but to do it quickly ”
"The Blazing Land sounds like a fiery hell." Zhao Ming smiled bitterly. He packed his bags, but his eyes were extremely firm, "But as long as we can stop the monsters in the dark abyss, we have no reason to back down."
Just as the three of them were about to leave, there was a sudden rush of footsteps outside the tavern. Then, the door was pushed open violently, and a panting young man rushed in.
"Everyone! Everyone!" The young man's face was flushed, and his eyes were shining with disbelief. "I just came from Border Town. Have you heard about it? The feats of the Lightbringer in the Heart of Ice have been spread throughout the country. It’s open!”
The buzz around him became even louder, and even the travelers who were talking about this incident couldn't help but gather around.
"Have they really seen the Ice Singer?" One person was dubious.
"Not only that, I also heard that they have been recognized by the Heart of Ice and given the mission to fight against the dark abyss!" The young man gestured excitedly, "These are real heroes!"
"If they can gather those lost elemental hearts, our world will be saved!" An old woman whispered hopefully, and the surrounding people nodded in agreement.
While everyone was talking, Zhao Ming, Su Mo, and Li Zixue quietly left the tavern. The sunshine outside was just right, and they embarked on a journey to the fiery place.
In a blazing place, lava flows across the ground, and the air is filled with the smell of sulfur. The three of them wore special insulation equipment and trudged across the fiery red land. On the way, they met a group of mining workers. When these workers saw them, they all looked surprised.
"Look, it's the Lightbringer! They're really here!" A worker exclaimed, immediately attracting the attention of the people around him.
"Are you here looking for the Heart of Fire?" Another person asked, with an expression of awe and curiosity.
"Exactly." Su Mo replied with a smile. She felt the high expectations placed on them by the people around her, and this sense of responsibility made her steps firmer.
"That won't be easy. The Heart of Flame is the deepest mystery in our land. But if you can succeed, for us, it will be like the first ray of light in the dark night." An elderly worker sighed with emotion. said, followed by murmurs of agreement.
During the conversation, the ground suddenly shook, and a crack opened in front of them. Rolling heat waves spurted out, and a giant flame beast appeared from it, its eyes burning with flames staring directly at the three of them. "It seems that the test is coming faster than we expected." Zhao Ming drew out his sword, without the slightest fear in his eyes. (End of chapter)