The night falls, the stars are like diamonds, the college is brightly lit and peaceful. However, this tranquility was torn apart by a sudden loud noise, followed by a rapid alarm. The peaceful night of the college was instantly broken, and an ominous cloud enveloped the entire valley.
"What happened?" Yueyue suddenly stood up from the table, holding the communication rune stone tightly in her hand, her brows filled with worry.
Su Mo quickly contacted the people in charge of each area, frowning, "Someone has broken into the forbidden area. The situation is unknown. Gather quickly!"
Zhao Ming and Li Zixue appeared in the central square almost at the same time. Both of them had serious faces and were followed by some well-equipped students. "Looks like I'm quite busy tonight." Zhao Ming tightened the sword in his hand, his eyes sharp.
Just as the four of them were preparing to set off, a Shadow Guard hurried over with a pale face, "Report! The mysterious Shadow Guard is here... He was seriously injured in the forbidden area. The opponent is so powerful that we can't get close!"
"What!" The news was like a bolt from the blue, shocking everyone into speechlessness. Su Mo made a decisive decision, "Yueyue, you stay here to take charge of the overall situation. Zhao Ming, Li Zixue and I will rush to the forbidden area immediately!"
The three of them galloped towards the forbidden area as fast as they could. The sights along the way were frightening - traces of the protective barrier being broken by force, the vegetation being torn apart by unknown energy, and the air filled with a dangerous atmosphere.
At the edge of the forbidden area, the mysterious shadow guard fell to the ground, his body covered with scars. It was a tragic situation that he had never seen in countless battles. His eyes were still determined, but his breath was very weak.
"Hold on!" Su Mo immediately cast a spell to protect his heart. Li Zixue opened the book of wisdom and looked for emergency treatment. Zhao Ming looked around vigilantly to prevent the enemy from attacking again.
"The enemy... is very strong..." The mysterious shadow guard spat out a few words with difficulty, bloodshot eyes slipped from the corners of his mouth, but he still tried to squeeze out a comforting smile, "Don't worry... I... am fine..."
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"Don't talk, conserve your strength." Li Zixue anxiously fed him the spiritual water mixed with precious medicine. Green light surrounded him, slowly repairing the injury, but this was only temporarily stable.
Su Mo frowned and said with unquestionable determination in his voice, "We must find the intruder as soon as possible and we cannot let him cause harm to anyone again."
Zhao Ming clenched his fists, with anger burning in his eyes, "I agree, we will work separately. I will be responsible for searching the perimeter. No disturbance will escape my eyes."
Yueyue conveys information through communication runes, dispatches the forces in the academy, and at the same time contacts nearby friendly forces for reinforcements to ensure the safety of the forbidden area.
"Go," the mysterious shadow guard opened his eyes slightly and said weakly but powerfully, "I... will be here... waiting for your victory."
The three of them looked at each other, with unwavering faith in each other's eyes. At this moment, they are comrades fighting side by side, and even more so, guardians who swear to protect the dawn.
"We will not let you down." Su Mo said softly, and then he, Zhao Ming and Li Zixue split up and disappeared into the night, leaving only a firm back and unyielding determination.
The night is getting darker, the sky above the academy is dotted with stars, and a silent battle is about to take place. Within the forbidden area, the mysterious shadow guard lay quietly, thinking silently: "Before dawn, there is always the darkest moment, but with you here, light will surely come."
"We will be back soon." Yueyue's voice came through the rune stones. Although they were on different battlefields, their hearts were closely connected, just like the oath they made together - to guard the dawn until the last moment.
Deep in the forbidden area, mist shrouded, Zhao Ming's figure shuttled between the shadows of the trees like a ghost, and every inch of the land was swept by his gaze, leaving no blind spots. Suddenly, an inaudible sound caught his attention. Zhao Ming immediately became alert, slowly drew out his sword, and approached the suspicious source step by step.
"Come out, no matter who you are, if you break into the forbidden area of the Dawn Guardian, you have already chosen to be our enemy." Zhao Ming warned in a deep voice, tapping the tip of his sword lightly on the ground, and an invisible aura seemed to spread around him. , making the surrounding air thicker.
A figure slowly walked out of the fog. His clothes were shabby and his face was hidden under a hood, making it difficult to distinguish between male and female. "Dawn Guardians, huh, a group of idealists who want to change the world." The man's voice was cold and sarcastic.
"How much do you know about us, and why do you want to undermine our efforts to create peace?" Zhao Ming took a step forward, his eyes burning.
"Understood? I know better than you the nature of the operation of this world. Power and order are always toys in the hands of the strong." The mysterious visitor gently lifted the corner of his hood and revealed a sneer, "And I am here to test How strong is your so-called 'protection'?"
Before he finished speaking, a powerful wave of energy suddenly erupted. Zhao Ming quickly jumped back and blocked an invisible attack with a flash of sword light. The two sides immediately fell into a fierce confrontation. The shadows of swords and secret techniques intertwined. As the light and shadow changed, the entire forbidden area seemed to shake.
At this time, on the other side, Li Zixue is using her wisdom to search for clues in ancient books, trying to locate the true purpose of the intruder. There was a yellowed map spread out in front of her eyes, her fingers gently touching each mark, and she was constructing a complex strategic network in her mind.
"Found it. The energy flow here is abnormal. It may be a breakthrough for him to enter the forbidden area." Li Zixue whispered to himself, then summoned a flying magic book and decided to conduct reconnaissance from the air, trying to find traces of the enemy from high places.
Su Mo, on the other hand, was waiting beside the mysterious shadow guard, maintaining life-sustaining spells while attentively sensing changes in the surrounding environment, ready to support Zhao Ming or respond to emergencies at any time. He knew that this battle was not only about a person's life and death, but also a test of the Dawn Guard's faith.
"Hold on, we will reveal the truth and restore peace to this holy land." Su Mo whispered, as if his promise could cross the boundary between life and death and give strength to the injured shadow guard.
While the three of them were acting separately, Yueyue was paying close attention to the development of the situation through the rune stones and arranging resources. She realized that this battle was far more complicated than expected. Just as she was about to mobilize more power again, Zhao Ming's voice suddenly came from the communication rune stone:
"Yueyue, I found some clues. It seems that there is a hidden force manipulating all of this. We need more intelligence support."
"Understood, Zhao Ming, I will contact our allies immediately and strengthen the college's defense. You must be careful, we cannot lose any warriors." Yueyue's answer was firm and quick. She knew that the turning point of this battle might be next. moment.
Yueyue's instructions were quickly conveyed, and all forces inside and outside the academy were mobilized urgently. Every Dawn Guard tightened their nerves and prepared to face unknown challenges. At the same time, the fierce battle between Zhao Ming and the mysterious visitor became more and more fierce. Amidst the flash of swords and shadows, the strength of both sides was indistinguishable.
"You are hidden deep enough, but the Dawn Guardian will not be afraid of any shadow." Zhao Ming kept calm while breathing. He keenly caught the flaw in every attack of his opponent and pressed forward step by step.
The mysterious visitor sneered, suddenly swayed, and turned into several afterimages, trying to win with speed. "Naive, everything you hold on to is vulnerable to real power."
At this moment, Li Zixue looked down from a high altitude, and with the help of the perspective of the magic book, she clearly captured the trajectory of the battle on the ground and the source of the subtle energy fluctuations. "Zhao Ming, there is an abnormal energy reaction ten degrees north by east. It may be the enemy's real target!"
After receiving the news, Zhao Ming understood it and pretended to retreat at all costs, luring the mysterious visitor to pursue him. In fact, he secretly adjusted his position and gradually approached the direction indicated by Li Zixue. Just when the mysterious visitor showed a proud look and was about to deliver a fatal blow, Zhao Ming suddenly turned around and penetrated the illusion with a sword, coming straight to his body.
"What?!" The mysterious visitor was shocked and was forced to reveal his figure. For a moment, his offense and defense were reversed and he was passively defensive.
"Your game is over." Zhao Ming said coldly, and the sword light was displayed again, pressing forward step by step.
On the other side, while Su Mo maintained the spell, he also sensed the changes in Zhao Ming's battle through resonance. He felt relieved and then focused more on protecting the mysterious shadow guard. At this time, a warm power suddenly surged out of the shadow guard's body and merged with Su Mo's spell, miraculously speeding up the recovery process.
"Su Mo... trusts... our power..." The mysterious shadow guard spoke with difficulty, his tone full of power.
"We are a team, no one will be left behind." Su Mo responded firmly, with unprecedented determination in his heart.
Just as the war situation became clearer, Yueyue also made new progress. Not only did she contact the support of surrounding friendly forces, but she also discovered a greater threat hidden in the dark through the intelligence network - an ancient organization intended to use the power of the forbidden land to subvert the existing balance.
"Su Mo, Zhao Ming, Li Zixue, what we face is not only the enemy in front of us, but also a more far-reaching conspiracy. Get ready to face the real challenge." Yueyue's words echoed in the hearts of the three of them through the rune stones. , causing ripples.
Zhao Ming finally forced the mysterious visitor to retreat, but instead of pursuing him, he quickly returned to the meeting point and informed everyone of the latest information. In the night, the four core members gathered again, with a more determined flame burning in their eyes.
"No matter who is hiding in the dark, we will face the difficulties." Yueyue's eyes swept over everyone and her tone was firm.
"As long as we work together, there is no difficulty that cannot be overcome." Su Mo nodded, full of confidence.
"Then, let us go deep into the tiger's den now and uncover all the secrets." Li Zixue closed the book of wisdom, her eyes shining with wisdom and determination.
Although the mysterious shadow guard failed to get up, his eyes were still determined: "I am here to guard the rear. You go to the front line to find the answer."
"Let's go." Yueyue's simple word was like an order. The four of them took their places and were ready to go.
Zhao Ming was the first to bear the brunt, pointing his sword forward with a steady and decisive pace, "I will clear a path to ensure our safety."
Li Zixue touched the book of wisdom lightly, and the pages of the book flew automatically, finally stopping on a page of complex array diagrams, "I have prepared tracking and defense spells. No matter what we encounter, we will not be caught off guard."< br>
Su Mo gently put his hand on the wrist of the mysterious shadow guard, conveying gentle life force, "We will solve everything as soon as possible, and your sacrifice will not be in vain."
The mysterious shadow guard forced a smile, his eyes full of trust in his companions, "Go, victory belongs to the Dawn Guard."
Yueyue stood there, the rune stones in her hands glowing brightly. She recited a spell silently in her heart, and instantly countless runes condensed in the void, forming a huge information network, "I will be your eyes and ears, keep in touch."
The night wind suddenly rose, mixed with unknown challenges and crises, and the four embarked on a journey to uncover the secrets of the forbidden area and fight against the dark conspiracy. Their hearts are closely connected because of their common goal, and their steps never stop because of their pursuit of light.
Going deeper into the forbidden area, the terrain becomes increasingly complex, and there are many mechanisms and traps hidden in the fog. Li Zixue used the Book of Wisdom to accurately analyze every ancient rune, guiding the team to avoid one crisis after another.
"Attention, there is an energy node ahead, which may be the key to the core area." Li Zixue reminded softly, and the team slowed down and became alert to their surroundings.
Su Mo's perception ability played a great role at this time. He could vaguely feel the surveillance eyes hidden in the dark, as well as the ominous aura that was about to move. "Something is watching us in the dark and is ready."
Zhao Ming pointed his sword at the sky, and a sword energy cut through the night sky. It was both a demonstration and a warning, "Come out, hiding your head and showing your tail is not what a warrior does."
They were met with silence, but the tension in the air said it all. Suddenly, the surrounding fog surged like living creatures, and dozens of figures loomed in the fog. They were the guardians of the forbidden area, controlled by some kind of force, and became unconscious guardians.
"It seems we can only force our way in." Zhao Ming whispered, without any flinching in his eyes.
The battle was about to break out. Li Zixue chanted a complex spell, and ancient defensive formations slowly unfolded around the team, isolating most attacks. Su Mo is responsible for treatment and support to ensure that everyone's combat effectiveness is maintained. Zhao Ming unsheathed his sword and cut off all obstacles.
Just as the battle was heating up, the mysterious enemy appeared again. This time he no longer avoided, but directly joined the battlefield. His strength was so strong that it was almost suffocating.
"Do you really think that you can protect the dawn with this little power?" The enemy sneered, his power rising continuously, as if he was brewing some terrible attack.
"Guarding the dawn is never measured by strength." Yueyue's voice suddenly rang in everyone's ears. She used the power of rune stones to gather the support of distant friendly forces here, a warm and firm force. Wrapped up the whole team. "Look, you are not fighting alone." Zhao Ming took the opportunity to fight back, and the sword pointed at it, shining brightly. (End of chapter)