At this point in the conversation, an unknown yet exciting sense of challenge spread among the four of them. They understand that this is not just a task of finding keys and balancing the world, but also a journey of growth and self-discovery.
"Then, Arya, tell us how to start." Su Mo's voice was calm and determined, and the vines swayed gently, symbolizing her confidence and determination.
"Very good." Arya nodded approvingly and turned to point to a mountain shrouded in mist. "On the top of the mountain, there is an ancient tower of trials. That will be the next stop on your journey. Remember, Only by uniting as one can you overcome all difficulties.”
Following Arya's guidance, the four of them embarked on a journey to the Tower of Trials. Along the way, they encountered all kinds of creatures, some with strange shapes and some with extraordinary abilities, but all of them were curious and surprised by their arrival.
"Look, travelers from the outside world!" A huge flying eagle hovered above their heads, its feathers shining with changing luster. "You are the first team to arrive here, and you are destined to be extraordinary."
"Extraordinary? I think you are stupid and bold." A cunning fox poked his head out from the bushes, his eyes flashing with teasing, "The spiritual world is full of dangers, not every step is covered with flowers."
The reactions of these passers-by not only added to the fun of the journey, but also reflected the difficulty and extraordinaryness of the four people's challenge. Their interactions with these creatures are sometimes humorous and sometimes tense, making the journey full of variables and filling readers with expectations.
"If you are not stupid and bold, how can you see the beauty that has never been shown in this world?" Zhao Ming replied with a smile. His calmness infected the surrounding partners and quietly affected the onlookers.
As the journey progressed, they finally arrived at the trial tower shrouded in clouds and fog. The tower is majestic and the stonework is simple, showing a vicissitudes of life but inviolable majesty. In front of the door, a transparent barrier blocked the way, with mysterious runes flowing on it.
"It seems that this is our first level." Ajie took a step forward and touched the barrier lightly with the tip of his sword, but it failed to cause the slightest fluctuation. "How can I pass it?"
"The Tower of Trial tests not only strength, but also wisdom and soul." Arya's voice rang in their ears. She did not follow them personally, but she seemed to always be able to give hints at critical moments, "Find the tower and the soul." The resonance between you will open the door. ”
Following Arya's guidance, the four of them began to calm down and try to establish contact with this ancient building. Li Zixue gently opened the book of wisdom, and the words on the page seemed to come alive at that moment, resonating with the runes on the tower; Su Mo let the vines gently touch the barrier, conveying the message of growth and life Zhao Ming closed his eyes and meditated, connecting his determination with the foundation of the tower; Ajie inserted his sword into the ground, letting his courage resonate with the strength of the tower.
Just when they were immersed in it, the barrier rippled, and then opened silently. A stream of warm light came towards them, as if the tower recognized their efforts.
"We did it!" Ajie shouted excitedly, and everyone else also showed a happy smile.
Entering the tower, there is a trial on each floor, which is not only a challenge to personal limits, but also a test of teamwork. Victory at each level will give the four people a special ability, which will become valuable aids in subsequent adventures.
"It's unbelievable. You actually passed my test." At the top of the tower, a wise man who seemed old but still majestic had been waiting for a long time. His voice echoed in the empty tower room, "I am the person who is in the test." The guardian of the tower is also the last gatekeeper.”
"Are you..." Zhao Ming asked doubtfully. They had already expected that such a character would appear, but they did not expect that it would be in such a mysterious form.
"The title is not important, what is important is that you have proven your worth." The wise man smiled, "I have a final test, related to the deepest part of the soul. Are you willing to accept it?"
Facing the unknown challenge, the four of them looked at each other and smiled without saying a word, but their eyes were full of determination and trust.
"We accept." Su Mo replied on behalf of everyone, the vines swaying gently, as if to boost morale for the challenges they were about to face.
"Very good." The wise man nodded with satisfaction. He waved his hand. The air around him suddenly solidified, and time seemed to stand still at this moment. A bright ball of light rose from his hand and slowly floated to the middle of the four people. The light contained the mystery of the universe and the true meaning of life. "This is the mirror of the soul. It will reflect the deepest fears and desires in your hearts." . Only by facing and overcoming them can you truly control your own destiny."
When the light ball touched the four people, it suddenly spread out, forming four independent but connected spaces. Every space reflects the most secret scene in their hearts:
A barren ruin appeared in front of Li Zixue's eyes. The book of wisdom lay alone in the center, the pages of the book were torn, as if all her efforts would be in vain. With trembling hands, she tried to touch the book, but found that she couldn't get close.
"No, I can't give up. My knowledge and my faith are my most powerful weapons." Li Zixue said firmly, with an unyielding light shining in her eyes. The pages of the book began to slowly recover, and light returned to her world.
Ajie was surrounded by countless phantoms of himself, each one mocking his powerlessness and failure, and every swing of his sword seemed to hit the void. He took a deep breath, gathered all the strength in his body, and declared loudly: "I am Ajie. I wield my sword for justice and fight for protection. My courage will not be shaken by the ridicule of the shadow!"
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Su Mo was in a withered forest, her vines had become dry and lifeless. She fell to her knees, stroking the dead branches, and tears fell from her eyes. "No, I can't let life wither in my hands." She prayed softly, and a green light bloomed from her heart and spread to every inch of the land. The trees sprouted buds again and revived.
Zhao Ming is faced with a wall built by past failures and regrets. Every time he tries to cross, he will be ruthlessly bounced back. He clutched his chest in pain, but soon, determination flashed in his eyes: "I admit the mistakes of the past, but I look more to the future. I want to prove with actions that every failure is a stepping stone to success."
When they woke up from the trial, not only were they sublimated, but an unprecedented close connection was formed between the four of them. The wise man nodded with satisfaction and said slowly: "Very good, you have passed the spiritual test. As a reward, I will give you an ancient power - elemental resonance. It allows you to use the power of nature in times of crisis. Power, releasing energy beyond imagination.”
As soon as the words fell, the air around the four people surged, turning into elemental symbols of wind, fire, water, and earth respectively, surrounding them, as if integrated with their souls.
"Now, you are ready to face the real challenge. Remember, no matter what difficulties you face, keep faith and believe in each other, there will be no difficulties that cannot be overcome." The wise man's voice gradually faded away, and as he disappeared, try The Tower of Refining also began to disintegrate, turning into little bits of light and integrating into the bodies of the four people.
The four of them looked at each other, their eyes shining with a light that became more determined after the trial. When they walked out of the tower, they were greeted by a brand new world and more unknown challenges.
"Where do we go next?" Applejack asked, sword glowing with new light in hand.
"We will go wherever we are needed." Zhao Ming looked into the distance, his tone full of determination, "Our journey has just begun."
"Yes, as long as we are together, nothing is impossible." Su Mo stroked the more lush vines with a smile.
Li Zixue gently closed the book of wisdom. It was thicker than before, as if it had recorded a lot of new knowledge. "The Book of Wisdom shows that there is a forgotten ruin in the southeast, where key clues may be hidden."
At this moment, a rapid and weak voice interrupted their discussion: "Help...help..." The sound came from not far away, and an injured creature was crawling towards them with difficulty.
The four people immediately rushed forward and surrounded the unknown creature. Its appearance was strange, but the desire to survive revealed in its eyes was something they couldn't ignore.
"Don't be afraid, we will help you." Su Mo said softly, her vines gently wrapping around the creature's wounds, providing it with warmth and healing.
"Who hurt you?" Zhao Ming asked sternly, looking around alertly.
The creatures raised their heads weakly and answered in their unique language. Li Zixue's Book of Wisdom automatically translated: "It's...it's the dark forces...they, they want..."
The sound gets weaker and weaker and eventually disappears. But its information is enough for the four to understand that a greater adventure, a battle between light and darkness, is waiting for them.
"No matter how powerful the dark forces are, as long as we have light in our hearts, it is possible to defeat everything." Ajie clenched the hilt of his sword, his eyes burning like a torch.
"It seems that we still have a long way to go." Zhao Ming said thoughtfully, with both worry and expectation in his eyes.
"We not only want to find the answer, but we also want to be the beam of light that illuminates the front." Li Zixue's eyes stayed on the book of wisdom for a moment, and then looked firmly at the partners.
At this time, the surrounding environment seemed to respond to their words. A warm wind blew by, bringing the fragrance of distant flowers and plants. It seemed that nature itself was also encouraging them to move forward.
"Let's go, let's help this friend return to a safe place first." Su Mo suggested, her vines gently rolled up the injured creature, gently but powerfully.
As they carefully escorted the injured creature, they attracted the curious eyes of many creatures along the way. They either talked about it or cast admiring glances.
"Look, it's those brave travelers! Not only did they get through the Tower of Trials, they also saved lives."
"I heard that they have the power of elemental resonance, which is really fascinating."
"If I could have that power, maybe I could protect my home from being invaded."
The conversations between these passers-by are like a piece of melodious background music, accompanying the four people on their journey, quietly planting the seeds of expectation in the readers' hearts.
Arriving at a secluded cave, they resettled the injured creature and left ample supplies. Before leaving, the creature expresses its gratitude in its own unique way, and the light in its eyes makes people feel sincerity and warmth.
"I hope you can recover soon." Su Mo said goodbye softly, with his heart full of respect and love for life.
On the road again, they followed the guidance of the Book of Wisdom and headed towards the ruins in the southeast. Along the way, Ajie's sword shined from time to time, as if to remind them of the upcoming challenge.
"The secrets hidden in that forgotten ruins are probably closely related to the dark forces." Li Zixue frowned while flipping through the book as she walked.
"No matter what it is, we have to face it." Zhao Ming's words were simple and direct, but powerful.
Just as the group was immersed in thinking about future challenges, the road ahead suddenly opened up, and an ancient and majestic ruins came into view. There was a depressing atmosphere around them, which seemed to tell the story of the glory and silence of the past.
"Here... there is an indescribable heaviness." Ajie tightened his grip on the sword slightly, observing the surroundings vigilantly.
"It is the weight of history and the call of unsolved mysteries." Li Zixue sighed softly, and the pages of the book of wisdom turned by themselves, as if searching for the answer.
"Let's go in and take a look, remember to be careful." Su Mo's words relaxed the atmosphere slightly, and her words always carried a heart-warming power.
The interior of the ruins was so intricate that the four of them had to explore it separately, relying only on the resonance of their souls and the guidance of the Book of Wisdom to maintain contact. Every step is full of unknowns and dangers, but the faith in their hearts is like a bright light, dispelling the darkness.
In the center of a spacious hall, a huge stone statue caught their attention. There seemed to be something embedded in the stone statue's eye sockets. Just as they were about to step forward to check, a deep voice echoed in the empty space:
"What are you looking for when you come here?"
This sudden sound made the four of them alert. They looked around but found no one.
"Who is it? Please show up." Zhao Ming responded calmly, his sword unsheathed, ready to deal with possible threats at any time.
"I am the guardian spirit of the ruins. I have been sleeping for many years, just waiting for the right person." As the words fell, the stone statue's eyes suddenly flashed with light, and then, an illusory human figure slowly emerged.
"Destined person? We are just pursuing the truth and fighting against the darkness." Ajie said bluntly, pointing the tip of his sword at the stone statue without flinching.
"The truth often comes with sacrifice, are you ready?" There was a hint of sadness in the guardian spirit's voice, as if foreshadowing the upcoming test.
"As long as it's for justice and peace, there's nothing we can't face." Su Mo said firmly, with vines surrounding her like the guardian of life. "Very good, then let me see your determination." After the guardian spirit said, the whole hall began to shake, a series of mechanisms were activated, and a trial for four people began again... (End of this chapter)