"It seems to be working. Let's retreat slowly and try not to irritate them." Zhao Ming suggested in a low voice. Everyone retreated cautiously step by step. Although the Shadow Moon wolves did not attack further, they did not completely relax their vigilance.
At this moment, a sudden loud noise broke the hard-won balance, and a huge vine fell from the sky, sucking the closest Moon Wolf into the air, causing a burst of chaos.
"What's going on?!" Yueyue exclaimed. Everyone looked up and saw the tree crown above swaying, as if some force was stirring the forest.
"Is it the wrath of the forest? We must leave here as soon as possible." The mysterious traveler's face was solemn, and they realized that a threat more terrifying than the Moon Wolf was quietly approaching.
Just as the five people were preparing to speed up their evacuation, an irresistible force surrounded them. The ground began to tremble, and the surrounding vegetation grew crazily as if alive, forming green walls, trapping them in the center.
"This is the force of nature. The dark forest is stopping us from moving forward." Su Mo analyzed, while trying to chop the vines with his sword, but found that these plants were extremely tough and difficult to destroy.
"We must find a way to communicate with the forest, otherwise we will not be able to leave." Li Zixue said anxiously. The light of the Book of Wisdom seemed particularly weak at the moment, and it seemed that even it could not fully understand the will of this forest.
Just when everyone was in trouble, an old and majestic voice sounded in their minds: "Outsiders, why do you disturb the peace of the forest?"
"We have no ill intentions, we are just looking for the artifact to protect this continent to fight against the coming darkness." Zhao Ming replied sincerely, his voice echoing in the spiritual link, trying to convey their sincerity and determination.
"The real test is not to fight against external threats, but to understand and live in harmony. Only when you are recognized by the forest can you continue to move forward." The voice sounded again, and then the surrounding vines slowly loosened, and the green The walls gradually dissipate.
When they embarked on the journey again, everyone had a new respect for nature and an understanding of harmonious coexistence. Ahead, the dark forest is still deep and unpredictable, but after this experience, they believe that as long as there is light in their hearts, no amount of unknowns and dangers can stop them from moving forward.
"Thank you for your teaching, forest spirit." Li Zixue said softly, closing the book of wisdom gently, as if thanking you for this silent guidance.
"We will be more cautious on the next road." Zhao Ming nodded and looked firmly ahead. They knew that the real adventure had just begun.
"Yes, harmonious coexistence, this is an important lesson for our trip." Su Mo agreed, putting the sword into its sheath, and his posture became more calm, as if his heart had become calmer because of this experience.
Yueyue quickly recorded this communication with the forest spirit in her notes, her eyes shining with excitement: "This will definitely be the most exciting part of our story! The power of nature is so mysterious and great. ”
With a subtle smile on his lips, the mysterious traveler looked into the depths of the dark forest ahead: "The rules of nature are often older and more powerful than any magic. We should learn with humility, rather than conquer blindly."
Li Zixue gently stroked the book of wisdom. It seemed to emit a gentler light because of the experience just now: "There is still a lot of knowledge contained in this book that we have not touched. Every step of exploration makes us feel more confident. We are closer to the truth ”
"Okay, friends, now that we have the permission from the forest, we must hurry up and act." Zhao Ming's words were full of enthusiasm. He looked around and confirmed that the team members were all ready to go. "Unknown challenges are still waiting. We, but as long as we maintain awe, there is no difficulty that cannot be overcome.”
The five people set off again and stepped into the depths of the dark forest. This time, they were no longer reckless intruders, but explorers with respect and learning attitude. The light in the forest gradually dimmed, but the firm belief permeated by the team was like a beacon, illuminating the road ahead.
As you go deeper, the surrounding environment becomes more and more mysterious. Occasionally, you can hear strange cries in the distance, or see flashes of light and shadow, which makes people have endless reveries about this unknown territory.
"Look over there, there's light!" Yueyue pointed not far away. A soft light that was different from the surrounding dark green penetrated the tree crown and projected on the ground, forming a faintly visible path.
"That should be our next stop." Su Mo followed closely, with certainty in his words. Years of experience have given him a keen intuition about unknown things.
They followed the guidance of the light and finally came to an open area. In the center stood a towering ancient tree with strange luminous vines wrapped around its trunk. The light emanated from here. And under the ancient tree, lying quietly was a piece of artifact fragment that exuded a faint light.
"Finally found it!" Li Zixue whispered, and she approached lightly, as if she was afraid of disturbing the tranquility around her.
"Be careful, this kind of scene often hides mysteries." The mysterious traveler reminded, he looked around and maintained a high degree of vigilance.
Just as Li Zixue reached out to touch the fragments, the ground suddenly shook. The surrounding trees seemed to come alive, their roots were about to move, and a tense atmosphere filled the air.
"No, it's a trap!" Zhao Ming reacted quickly, motioning for everyone to step back, and drew his sword to protect them.
However, unlike the expected attack, after the shock, light points converged from all directions, eventually forming a vague figure in the air, which was an ancient elf wearing a robe of light.
"Brave travelers, you have passed the test of the forest and proved your pure heart." The elf's voice was ethereal and melodious, "I am the guardian of this forest, and I am here to witness the moment when you obtain the artifact."
As the elf whispered, the fragments of the artifact slowly floated up and flew towards Li Zixue's outstretched hands. They resonated with the book of wisdom in her hands. The light between the two complemented each other, releasing warm and powerful energy fluctuations. .
"Do you feel it? This is the resonance of nature and wisdom." Li Zixue closed her eyes and was immersed in this sacred moment.
"We did it!" Yueyue recorded this moment excitedly, and everyone's faces were filled with a sense of accomplishment and joy.
"But this is just the beginning. More challenges and miracles are still waiting for us." Zhao Ming's tone was full of expectation. His eyes penetrated the darkness and looked at the broader world in the distance.
"Then, let us go forward hand in hand until the end of the world." Su Mo clenched the hilt of his sword, his words full of determination and heroism.
The dialogue was warm and powerful at this moment, and the five partners' hearts were tightly connected. They knew that no matter how bumpy the road ahead was, as long as they were by each other's side, there would be no difficulty that they could not overcome.
"Wait, something is wrong!" The mysterious traveler suddenly warned in a low voice. He was keenly aware of the unusual fluctuations in the air.
"What?" Before Yueyue finished speaking, the surrounding light suddenly became distorted, and the air seemed to be split by an invisible film. Then, several green rays of light suddenly lit up, and several agile black figures Shadows emerged from the shadows and surrounded everyone.
"Evil Elf!" Li Zixue blurted out, and the book of wisdom automatically opened to a page depicting various alien creatures, including this elf known for its cunning and speed.
"They are too fast, and a head-on confrontation would not be good for us." Su Mo analyzed quickly. The sword was unsheathed and the cold light flashed, preparing to deal with the sudden attack.
"I have a way to hold them back." Zhao Ming whispered, his body sinking slightly, preparing to launch a surprise attack. At the same time, he exchanged a look with Yue Yue, and the two began to act in tacit understanding - Yue Yue began to quickly draw spells on the notes, while Zhao Ming rushed towards the nearest like a cheetah ready to go. The evil spirit's sword was as bright as lightning, cutting through the illusory shadows.
"Light of wisdom, protect us!" Li Zixue chanted loudly, and the book of wisdom bloomed with dazzling light, forming a barrier of light, temporarily blocking the attacks of other evil elves. Within the barrier, everyone was able to take a brief breather, but the attack outside became more and more fierce. The green light continued to hit the light wall, making a dull roar.
"We need to find their commander. These elves will not attack for no reason." The mysterious traveler analyzed calmly, his eyes wandering among the evil elves, trying to find a distinctive figure.
"Over there!" Yueyue pointed to a darker place, where there was a slightly larger evil elf with a more cunning light in its eyes, which seemed to be directing the offensive of the other elves.
"I'll lure it away." Without saying a word, Su Mo swayed and disappeared from everyone's sight like a ghost, sneaking towards the elf commander.
Just as Su Mo successfully attracted the commander's attention, Zhao Ming and Yueyue worked together tacitly and used the spells prepared in advance to create a small smoke explosion, disrupting the sight of the other elves.
In the chaos, the mysterious traveler pulled out a strange bow and arrow, and the arrow was entwined with a faint spiritual power. He aimed at the commander in the chaos, shot an arrow, and hit the target accurately. Suddenly, the elf commander's movements became sluggish, and it was obvious that he was under some kind of binding spell.
"Now!" Li Zixue seized the opportunity, and the Book of Wisdom glowed brightly, releasing a wave of strong purifying energy. The shock wave not only repeled the besieging evil elves, but also released the control they were under, causing them to flee the scene one after another.
"Well done!" Zhao Ming praised, everyone looked at each other, each other's eyes were filled with relief and trust.
"But why do they attack us?" Yueyue put away her notes with curiosity on her face.
"There are far more secrets hidden in the forest than we imagined. This attack may just be a warning." The mysterious traveler mused.
"No matter what, we have to be more careful." Su Mo sheathed his sword with a determined look.
"Yes, keep moving forward. As long as we are united, nothing can stop us." Li Zixue gently closed the book of wisdom, and the light in it seemed to be warmer after experiencing this battle.
"Let's go, towards the unknown, and set off again." After Zhao Ming's words fell, the five people set out on the journey again. Behind them was the battlefield that was gradually calming down. In front of them were unknown challenges and more miracles waiting for them.
"Speaking of which, the battle just now was really exciting. If I write it as a story in the future, it will definitely be very popular." Yueyue said as she walked, her face filled with excitement as a recorder.
"Indeed, our story is getting more and more exciting, Yueyue, you have to write down every detail. If it is published in the future, I will be the first to buy it." Zhao Ming responded with a smile, while paying attention to the movements around him, In case something unexpected happens again.
"Haha, don't forget to give me a signed copy then!" Su Mo interjected, his tone relaxed, but his vigilant eyes never relaxed.
The group of people continued to go deeper into the forest, and the surrounding environment gradually revealed a supernatural beauty. Various exotic flowers and plants bloomed in the faint light, and the air was filled with a refreshing fragrance. The conversations of passers-by came from a distance, adding to the vividness and reality of this unknown land.
"Have you heard? Those explorers seem to have really communicated with the forest spirit. It's not a legend, it's true!" A passerby said to B next to him, his eyes full of surprise and envy.
B nodded in agreement: "Isn't that right? It is said that even the most ferocious beasts made way for them, which is simply a miracle!"
"It would be great if I could have such an experience." C sighed with longing in his eyes.
Just as everyone was immersed in the comments of passers-by, a group of tribesmen wearing strange costumes suddenly appeared on the road ahead. They held simple tools and surrounded them with vigilance.
"Outside travelers, you have disturbed the tranquility of the forest and must accept our trial." A man who looked like a tribal leader stood up, his voice low and majestic.
"Trial?" Zhao Ming frowned. He realized that this might be another step to gain recognition from the forest. "Excuse me, what kind of trial is it?"
"Go through the dark labyrinth and find our lost sacred objects. If you can do it, you can move on; if you fail, you will stay here forever and become part of the forest." The conditions of the tribal leader cannot be refused.
Facing the new challenge, the five people exchanged firm looks without any hesitation. "We accept the trial." Zhao Ming replied on behalf of everyone. Their determination won a burst of whispers and approving glances from the tribesmen.
The dark maze is complex, changeable, and full of dangers, but with their own wisdom and teamwork, they gradually solve the puzzles and overcome the difficulties. Every time a difficulty is overcome, the surrounding tribesmen can be heard exclaiming in exclamation.
"Look, they really did it! Those outsiders are more powerful than imagined!" A tribe boy said in surprise. "Yes, especially the warrior with the sword, his movements are as fast as lightning." Another person responded, his tone full of admiration. (End of chapter)