"Zixue!" Yueyue screamed, and the pen in her hand fell to the ground. She rushed over to check on Li Zixue, and saw an arrow that seemed to be made of twisted branches deeply inserted into Li Zixue's shoulder. A strange black color began to appear around the wound, spreading rapidly.
"The tree spirit is the evil tree spirit of the dark forces!" The mysterious traveler recognized the identity of the attacker. He quickly pulled out his dagger and looked around vigilantly. In the dense woods, pairs of green eyes were slowly moving. emerge.
"They took advantage of the night, we must act immediately!" Zhao Ming commanded loudly, while squatting down and trying to pull out the strange arrow, but the arrow seemed to have taken root and remained motionless.
"Don't touch it, Zhao Ming, this arrow contains a curse." Li Zixue endured the pain, and the book of wisdom automatically turned the pages, revealing an ancient healing spell. She tried to recite, but due to the severe injuries, her voice trembled and almost failed.
"Hold on, Zixue! We will find a way." Yueyue was so anxious that tears welled up in her eyes. She picked up the pen that fell on the ground and suddenly had an idea. She quickly drew symbols one after another on the paper, which were signals for emergency help. Through special teleportation magic, she hoped to reach the wise men of the tribe.
"Spread out and buy time for Yue Yue." Su Mo commanded calmly. The four of them divided into four directions to deal with the approaching tree spirits, and an arduous battle began.
"You can't hurt us, the light of justice will always illuminate the darkness!" Zhao Ming waved a radiant sword, and every blow was dispersing the surrounding shadows, but the number of tree spirits seemed endless, and they Flexible and cunning, he uses the woods as cover to launch sneak attacks.
The mysterious traveler is at home in the darkness. He uses his sensitivity to the environment to avoid fatal attacks and fight back again and again. However, every time the tree spirit falls, it turns into a black mist and condenses into shape again, and the battle reaches a stalemate.
"We must find the root cause, otherwise this is not the way to go!" Yueyue finally completed the last symbol, and the paper turned into a stream of light rising into the sky. She prayed that the message would be delivered in time.
While everyone was fighting hard, a melodious song suddenly came from the forest. The song was pure and holy, like the first ray of sunshine in spring, dispelling all the haze and fear. As the song approached, a huge phoenix spread its wings. Where its wings covered the place, the tree spirits retreated, and the black mist dissipated.
"Great Guardian, you heard our call!" Yueyue knelt down, her eyes filled with gratitude.
The phoenix circled the field and finally stopped next to Li Zixue. It spit out a ball of warm flames from its mouth and gently enveloped the cursed arrow. After the flames passed, the arrow slipped silently, and the black energy at the wound dissipated, replaced by a warm healing light.
Li Zixue slowly opened her eyes, weak but determined: "We... haven't lost yet."
"Yes, as long as we have hope, light will always come." Zhao Ming helped Li Zixue up, and their backs looked particularly strong against the backdrop of the phoenix.
"The attack by the tree spirit is obviously controlled by someone. The mastermind must be found out." Su Mo sheathed his sword and looked deeply.
"Moreover, the appearance of this phoenix is probably no accident." The mysterious traveler joined the discussion. He looked up at the phoenix hovering in the sky, and a trace of thought flashed in his eyes. "It chooses to help us, which may mean that we have nothing to do with this world." The fate of the earth is closely linked.”
"In the song of the phoenix, I seemed to hear guidance." Li Zixue stroked the book of wisdom. Its cover shone softer after undergoing the treatment just now. "It said that to find the source of light, just Must go to the deepest darkness ”
Yueyue picked up the pen and recorded carefully: "The guidance of the Phoenix may be the key to solving all the mysteries. We should follow this clue and explore in depth."
At this time, a survivor who had just joined, a thin but resolute-eyed young man, timidly said: "I...I know a place. According to legend, it is the Heart of Darkness, but it is also the place where ancient relics of light sleep. ”
When everyone heard this, they all showed expressions of interest.
"Lead the way." Zhao Ming gave the order briefly and forcefully, while casting a trusting gaze on the young man.
Under the leadership of new members, the team embarked on a more hidden and dangerous road. As they went deeper, the surrounding scene became more and more weird, and even the air was filled with a depressing atmosphere.
"This place...are there really ancient relics?" A middle-aged woman in the team asked nervously, holding her child in her arms.
"Legends don't come out of nowhere. Since we have come so far, we must believe it." Su Mo responded while paying attention to the movement around him, his sword ready to be unsheathed at any time.
Just as they were about to reach their destination, suddenly, a deafening roar broke the silence and the earth shook.
"Is this... an earthquake?" People panicked and looked for shelter everywhere.
"No, this is not a natural phenomenon." The mysterious traveler looked solemn. He pointed into the distance and saw a huge black cloud rolling in, containing suffocating malice.
"The power of darkness is so powerful." Li Zixue pursed her lips tightly, and the book of wisdom in her hand automatically opened to a page with ancient sealing runes on it.
"Everyone, get ready, the real battle is about to begin!" Zhao Ming pointed his sword at the black cloud, his voice echoed in the wind, inspiring everyone.
Just as the team was on alert, a figure slowly walked out of the dark clouds. He was wearing a gorgeous black robe, his face was blurry, but he exuded a sense of oppression that could not be ignored.
"I am the Lord of the Shadow Council, and I am deeply impressed by your courage. However, trying to challenge the dark abyss is tantamount to striking an egg against a stone." The man in black robe spoke slowly, his voice hollow and cold.
"We are not here to challenge, we are here to protect the light and peace." Li Zixue stepped forward, with no fear in her eyes, only firm belief.
"Light? Huh, that's just the illusion of the weak." The man in black robe sneered. He raised a hand, and the air around him suddenly became heavy.
"Then we will tell you through actions that the light is never far away." Zhao Ming shouted and took the lead in charging, followed closely by the others, and a battle between light and darkness began.
While the fierce battle between the two sides was in full swing, a low and solemn voice sounded, as if coming from between heaven and earth:
"Enough, let this endless battle end. Real power comes from the light within, not from the imposition of the outside world."
As the sound fell, a crack suddenly opened in the sky, and thousands of rays of light poured out, illuminating the entire battlefield like daylight. In that dazzling light, there seemed to be an invisible force that gradually dispersed the dark clouds and calmed the anger of the Lords of the Shadow Council.
People looked at this scene in shock, and the fear and despair in their hearts were replaced by an unprecedented hope.
"Look, light really exists." Yueyue murmured to herself, tears flashing in her eyes.
"Is this...is this a miracle?" the young survivor asked in disbelief, his voice trembling.
"No, this is the power of everyone's inner beliefs." Su Mo said softly. He looked at the black-robed man who was gradually disappearing in the distance, with deep meaning in his eyes.
"We cannot relax yet. Although the darkness has receded, its roots have not been eliminated." The mysterious traveler reminded that he had a long-term vision and seemed to have foreseen that the journey ahead would be long and difficult.
"He's right," Zhao Ming nodded, his eyes lingering on everyone's face, and finally fixed on the young survivor who just joined, "The ancient relics you mentioned may be the key. Lead. Let's go find it, maybe there is a way to defeat the darkness completely."
The young man swallowed, but his eyes were firmer than before: "Okay, follow me."
Under the leadership of the young man, the team continued deep into unknown lands. Along the way, they encountered more tests: maze-like caves, moving stone statue guards, and even the vortex of time. Every step was full of unknowns and dangers. However, with the cooperation and wisdom of the team, these difficulties were overcome one by one.
"There is a light ahead..." Yueyue pointed to the faint light spot in front, her tone mixed with disbelief.
As they approached, the spot of light gradually expanded, finally revealing a radiant altar, on which lay a sword that emitted a soft radiance, which was the legendary Sword of Light.
"This is... what we have been looking for!" Li Zixue said softly. She felt the book of wisdom tremble slightly, as if it resonated with the sword.
Just as everyone was approaching with hope, the ground suddenly shook, and a huge black shadow jumped out from the shadows. It turned out to be a giant beast strengthened by the power of darkness!
"Protect the Sword of Light!" Zhao Ming shouted, swinging his sword to meet the attack. The battle was fierce and dangerous, and everyone tried their best. Even the weakest members contributed in their own way.
"Why are we fighting?" the mysterious traveler asked loudly in the melee. His words seemed to have magic power, making everyone's actions more decisive and the fire in their hearts burning brighter.
"For the light! For the future!" The voices of the crowd gathered into a torrent, with momentum like a rainbow.
With the concerted efforts of everyone, the giant beast gradually retreated, and was finally wiped out in a burst of dazzling light. The Sword of Light automatically flew into Zhao Ming's hands, and the warm light emitted by the sword enveloped everyone, healing their scars and igniting the fire of hope in their hearts.
"We did it..." Yueyue wiped away her sweat, tears and smiles intertwined.
"But this is just the beginning." Zhao Ming held the sword of light with firm eyes. "The power of darkness is still lurking. We must find its source and eradicate it completely."
"Then where do we go next?" asked the young survivor. He had grown from his initial timidity to become brave and courageous.
"The Phoenix led us here, and I believe it will lead us again." Li Zixue lowered her head, the book of wisdom turned automatically, and a line of luminous text appeared: "In the land of forgetfulness, there is a door, leading to the light and darkness. Source.”
"The Forgotten Place..." Su Mo pondered, "It is a mysterious place. It is said that few people who go in come out again."
"No matter what the road ahead is, we will not back down." Zhao Ming turned around and faced everyone, his voice full of power, "because we are the messengers of light and the hope of this continent."
"Then, let us march towards the forgotten land and uncover all the secrets." The mysterious traveler tightened his cloak and looked through the fog, seeming to be able to see into the future journey.
The group of people embarked on a journey again. This time they not only held hope in their hearts, but also had the Sword of Light as the pillar of their faith. Villagers along the way heard about their deeds and came to offer blessings and encouragement.
"It's incredible, messenger of light, I wish you good luck on your journey!" An old man held Zhao Ming's hand tightly with tears in his eyes.
"If a solution to the darkness can be found, our children will be able to run freely in the sun, right?" The young mother hugged the baby tightly in her arms, with hope shining in her eyes.
The team left the village, each step becoming heavier. On the way, they rescued many small towns trapped in the invasion of darkness, and every victory made more people believe that light is coming.
"Look, those are the heroes who defeated the Shadow Beast!" the child shouted excitedly, attracting exclamation and admiration from the surrounding people.
"They are real heroes, just like the story says!" The children gathered around and rushed to see the heroes, while the adults looked at each other with gratitude and respect.
By chance, they rescued a wise man who was imprisoned by a black magician. The wise man said to them: "The Forgotten Land is indeed full of dangers, but it also contains ancient knowledge and power. To find that door, you must Pass the trials of the three guardians.”
"Trial? Please tell us the details, master." Zhao Ming asked sincerely.
"Trials are about courage, wisdom and sacrifice. Remember, the purity and firmness of the soul are more important than any weapons." The wise man left these words, which turned into a burst of light and dissipated, leaving everyone with infinite thoughts.
Finally, after countless hardships and obstacles, they arrived at the entrance to the Forgotten Land. In front of them was a desolate landscape, with ghostly murmurs echoing around them.
"In this place, it feels like even the air has been forgotten." Yueyue sighed softly, the pen in her hand was trembling, but she still insisted on recording everything.
"Don't be afraid, we are together." The young survivor held Yueyue's hand and gave her courage, which also proved that she had grown into an indispensable member of the team.
Just as they were about to move forward, a gust of wind blew by, bringing that familiar and mysterious voice: "The real challenge begins now. May the light guide you forward."
As the words fell, the earth suddenly opened, and three different paths appeared in front of them, leading to unknown trial grounds. "It seems that we can only act separately." Su Mo analyzed calmly, looking at everyone, "Each of us has trials that we must face. Believe in each other, we will reunite on the other side." (This chapter. End)