Chapter 697 Test
"Is this... a test for those who draw the sword?" Bai Ling exclaimed, while quickly summoning the elemental power of nature to prepare for the challenge.
Su Mo nodded, with the flames of battle burning in his eyes: "Yes, it seems that we must defeat these guards to prove that we are qualified to possess this sword. Get ready, Bai Ling, let's face it together!"
The battle broke out immediately. Su Mo relied on his excellent swordsmanship and the initial response of the God of War Sword to start a fierce confrontation with the light and shadow warriors. Bai Ling uses the power of nature to assist and heal, making the victory of every battle more stable. The two have a tacit understanding, as if they have been fighting side by side for many years.
After an arduous struggle, the last light and shadow warrior collapsed, and the entire ruins seemed to tremble, and then everything returned to calm. Su Mo finally succeeded in pulling out the God of War Sword completely, and the sword light shot into the sky. At that moment, he felt unprecedented power surging in his body, as if the whole world was under his protection.
"We did it!" Bai Ling cheered, with tears in his eyes, both excited and proud.
Su Mo turned around and raised his sword into the air. The light illuminated the entire ruins and their way home. "No, we did it. Thank you for your companionship and support, Bailing. Without you, I wouldn't have been able to get to this point."
They hugged each other tightly, celebrating the hardships along the way and the ultimate victory. At this moment, the ruins began to collapse, seemingly completing their mission of protection and unwilling to let this power fall into the hands of others.
"We must leave here immediately!" Su Mo shouted, holding Bai Ling's hand and running towards the exit of the ruins with the God of War Sword.
At the last moment, they rushed out of the ruins that were about to collapse. Looking back, they saw only ruins, and the God of War sword in Su Mo's hands shone with new promise and hope.
The two of them sat on the grass outside the ruins, looking at the rising sun, still breathing. Su Mo stroked the sword lightly and said to Bai Ling: "This sword will be used to protect everything we cherish, including you. However, I still believe that the real power comes from the faith and courage in the heart."
Bai Ling smiled and held Su Mo's hand: "Also, the support and trust from our companions. We have proven that as long as we have each other, nothing is impossible.".
Just as Su Mo and Bai Ling were immersed in the joy of victory and enjoying the peaceful moment with the warm sunshine shining on their faces, an ominous aura quietly approached. The shadow spread from behind them, quickly covering the grassland, and the light of the rising sun was also dyed with a haze.
"Oh my, what a touching scene." A lazy and thorny voice suddenly sounded, interrupting this rare tranquility. Su Mo turned around suddenly and saw a woman in black robe slowly stepping into the light. Her eyes were like the abyss in the night, revealing a touch of playfulness and evil. She was the witch who was feared by the world—— Daughter of Darkness, Leah.
"Daughter of Darkness, what are you doing here?" Su Mo stood up alertly, guarding Bai Ling behind him. The God of War sword was placed across his chest, and the tip of the sword trembled slightly, showing the owner's vigilance and uneasiness.
A cold smile appeared on the corner of Liya's mouth, and she approached step by step: "Of course it's for the legendary artifact, the God of War Sword. I heard that it has recognized its new owner, which is you, Su Mo. It's really disappointing. Jealousy.”
"Don't even think about it!" Bai Ling shouted sternly, the power of the elements gathering in her palms, ready to attack at any time. But she knew in her heart that facing such an enemy with unfathomable magic power, her chances of winning were slim.
"Oh, don't be so nervous." Liya stretched out her finger and shook it gently. There seemed to be invisible threads in the air, and an irresistible force suddenly separated Su Mo and Bai Ling, making them unable to get close. each other.
"You..." Su Mo gritted his teeth and tried to resist, but the force was as heavy as a mountain, making it almost impossible for him to move.
"Now, let me see how magical this sword is." Liya stretched out her hand, and when her fingertips were about to touch the God of War sword, Su Mo struggled with all his strength, and the tip of the sword thrust forward, but was struck by Liya. Easily dodged and struck with a backhand, Su Mo immediately left a scar deep enough to see the bone on his chest, and blood slowly flowed along the sword wound.
"Su Mo!" Bai Ling screamed. Seeing her beloved lying injured and falling to the ground, her heart felt like a knife. Anger and despair made her eyes shine with a strange light, and the power of nature surged like never before.
"Hmph, stupid resistance." Leah sneered, and was about to take action again, but suddenly she felt a change in the surrounding environment. Countless vines grew wildly and attacked her like living creatures. It was Bai Ling who mobilized the power of nature in an almost out-of-control way. .
Taking this opportunity, Su Mo endured the severe pain and crawled towards the God of War Sword with difficulty. When he finally touched the hilt of the sword, a warm current flowed from the sword into his body. The injury miraculously began to heal, and his strength was restored.
"It turns out that this is the true power of the sword..." Su Mo murmured to himself, his eyes becoming more determined.
"You came back too soon, didn't you?" There was a hint of surprise in Leah's words for the first time. She did not expect that this sword could give the user such magical recovery power.
Su Mo stood with his sword straight, surrounded by a faint light: "Daughter of Darkness, I will not let you succeed. Every dream and every protection is worth fighting for."
"Then, let's see if your dream is strong, or if my darkness is deeper." Leah's figure swayed, and her magic power gathered into a black vortex, and the two sides officially fell into a fierce battle.
In rounds of fierce attacks and defenses, Su Mo and Bai Ling cooperated tacitly, one strong and one soft, and the sword shadow and natural elements intertwined into a magnificent picture. Although Leia was powerful, she gradually became powerless under their combination. Every attack was cleverly defused and even backfired on her.
Finally, under a bright round of sunlight, Su Mo found a flaw in Liya. The God of War sword drew a dazzling light and penetrated her defense, forcing her to retreat temporarily.
"We will meet again, remember, the real darkness will never be completely driven away by the light." Leah's figure disappeared into the darkness, leaving a meaningful warning.
At the end of the battle, Su Mo fell to his knees, breathing heavily with the joy of surviving the disaster. Bai Ling hurriedly stepped forward, checking his wounds while weeping distressedly: "You fool, why do you have to hold on so hard?"
Su Mo forced a smile and held Bai Ling's hand: "Because, with you by my side, I have nothing to fear. This time, it's me who will protect you."
The two looked at each other and smiled. The friendship in adversity was deeper than any words. In the distance, the battle between light and darkness seems to have just begun, but they are ready to meet all challenges.
"Let's go, Bai Ling," Su Mo stood up slowly. Although his body was exhausted, his eyes were still determined, "We still have a long way to go, and we must find a safe place as soon as possible to deal with my injury."
Bai Ling nodded, helped Su Mo stand firm, and the two embarked on a journey to find shelter. They walked through the dense forest, and the sun shone dappledly on the ground through the gaps in the leaves, making every step seem particularly heavy. On the way, Su Mo occasionally staggered due to injuries, but there was always a warm hand that supported him in time.
"Speaking of which, the ability that the God of War Sword showed just now is really incredible." Bai Ling tried to break the silence and ease the tense atmosphere.
"Yeah, I didn't expect it to give me such power." Su Mo smiled and glanced down at the sword in his hand. The sword seemed to still have the residual warmth of the battle. "It seems that we not only have to protect each other, , but also to learn more about the secret of this sword.”
"By the way, do you feel the source of that power? It seems like it's not just the sword itself." Bai Ling said thoughtfully.
"Indeed, I feel that it is a resonance of faith. When the sword and I are connected, its power can be exerted to the maximum extent." Su Mo explained, with curiosity about the unknown between his brows.
They found a small village before sunset. The people there were simple and kind-hearted. They immediately provided assistance when they saw the seriously injured Su Mo. In a simple but cozy hut, the old doctor in the village carefully bandaged Su Mo's wound, while the villagers gathered around the fire and listened to Bai Ling telling their adventure stories.
"I can't believe you actually fought against the Daughter of Darkness and came back alive!" A child's eyes widened with admiration.
"There is light in everyone's heart. As long as you don't give up, the light will always dispel the darkness." Su Mo leaned on the bed with a calm tone and determination in his eyes.
As night falls, the village becomes quiet, with only the occasional chirping of insects breaking the silence of the night. Su Mo and Bai Ling sat outside the house, looking up at the stars and talking about the future.
"Where are we going next? Looking for other artifacts, or directly challenging the dark forces?" Bai Ling asked, with determination that cannot be ignored in his eyes.
Su Mo pondered for a moment and replied: "Before that, I think we should improve our strength first and find like-minded partners. It is difficult for the two of us alone to fight against the entire dark world. Moreover, since the War God Sword has chosen me, it will definitely There is a reason for it, and maybe we will find the answer along the way.”
"That's right, unity is strength." Bai Ling nodded in agreement, "Then we will start tomorrow, starting from here, to find ways to enhance our strength, and at the same time, we are also looking for friends who are willing to fight for the light."
Just as they were planning their future, a meteor streaked across the sky, leaving a gorgeous trail. Su Mo and Bai Ling made a wish at the same time, which was not only the pursuit of personal power, but also the beautiful longing for the world.
"No matter how difficult the road ahead is, as long as we are together, there will be no difficulty that cannot be overcome." Su Mo said softly, his voice gentle and full of power.
"Yes, together." Bai Ling repeated, holding Su Mo's hand tightly. Their shadows overlapped in the moonlight, as if foreshadowing some kind of immortal agreement.
Just as the two of them were immersed in their vision of a better future, a rush of footsteps followed by slightly panicked shouts broke the tranquility of the night. "Oh no, a monster is attacking the village! Please come and help!" A young villager rushed into the hut with a look of horror on his face.
Su Mo and Bai Ling looked at each other and stood up immediately without any hesitation. Although Su Mo's injury has not healed, he knows that he must act at this moment. This is his responsibility as the holder of the God of War Sword, and it is also his commitment to this land and people.
"Bailing, take care of yourself. I'll go check on the situation." Su Mo warned, holding the God of War sword tightly and taking steady steps. But how could Bailing let Su Mo face danger alone, "We are better together, two people are better than one."
They hurried to the entrance of the village, where many villagers had gathered, all holding simple tools and showing fear on their faces. In the distance, a huge beast was wreaking havoc, houses were easily knocked down, and villagers screamed for help one after another.
"That's... a giant stone beast! How can we deal with it?" An old man trembled, obviously having no plan to deal with this sudden disaster.
"Don't be afraid, everyone, just do as I say, we have a solution." Su Mo commanded loudly, his voice calming people's hearts. He quickly formulated a plan and asked some villagers to evacuate the uninjured people, while the rest assisted him in attracting the attention of the giant stone beast, while he and Bai Ling looked for opportunities to deliver a fatal blow.
The plan was implemented in an orderly manner, and the giant stone beast was led to the open space outside the village by the villagers using torches and noises. Su Mo and Bai Ling took advantage of the terrain and approached quietly. At the most critical moment, Bai Ling summoned a fierce storm, blocking the moonlight and causing the giant stone beast to lose its direction. Su Mo seized the opportunity, swung the God of War Sword, and slashed down with the sword, hitting the vital point of the giant stone beast. The giant stone beast fell to the ground with a crash and stopped moving.
The villagers gathered around, their shock and gratitude were beyond words.
"What a miracle! How did you do it?" A young woman exclaimed, with stars in her eyes.
"It's faith and courage, as well as your support and cooperation." Su Mo replied breathlessly, and his words drew applause of approval.
While everyone was immersed in the joy of victory, the old doctor came over, frowning slightly, and said to Su Mo: "My child, your injury can't be delayed any longer. You must find someone who can really heal you as soon as possible."
Su Mo nodded. He knew that the old doctor was right, but a vague idea gradually became clear in his heart. "Perhaps, we should go find the healers in the 'Valley of Holy Light'. Legend has it that they have the ability to heal all injuries."
"Holy Light Valley?" Bai Ling repeated this unfamiliar name, a trace of curiosity and hope flashing in his eyes.
"Yes, if we can find that place, not only can my injuries be healed, but we may also be able to learn more knowledge and techniques to fight against the forces of darkness."
When the villagers heard about the decision, they expressed their willingness to help. So, Su Mo and Bai Ling embarked on the journey again amidst the blessings of the villagers, heading towards the unknown Holy Light Valley, their hearts filled with expectations for a new journey and the courage to face unknown challenges. (End of chapter)