After arriving at the village, the four warriors quickly jumped into battle, showing no fear in the face of those strange creatures. Their cooperation became more and more tacit. Every swing of their swords and every spell cast aroused stronger admiration and trust in the hearts of the villagers.
"Look, they are the real guardians!" an old man said excitedly to the children around him.
"Yes, Grandpa, I want to be such a person!" The child's response was childish but determined.
The battle finally came to an end, and as night fell, the warriors sat around the campfire, with satisfied smiles on their tired faces. Surrounded by villages that had restored tranquility, the villagers gathered around them spontaneously, and their words of thanks were like streams, warm and touching.
"You are not only our warriors, but also the light in the darkness." The village chief thanked everyone on behalf of everyone.
Su Mo stood up slowly and looked around at the grateful faces. His voice was gentle but powerful: "Each of us can be the light of others, as long as we have good intentions and have the courage to face difficulties. And we will always walk in Ahead, open the way for everyone.”
Just when the conversation was getting better, a discordant sneer suddenly broke through the tranquility of the night sky. A mysterious man in black robe slowly stepped into the circle of light. His deep eyes seemed to be able to see into people's hearts, and there was an intriguing smile on his lips.
"It's so touching, warriors. However, the darkness will not retreat just because of a few warm words." The man in black robe looked around. His appearance made the surrounding temperature seem to drop a few degrees, and even the air became solemn. stand up.
The villagers could not help but whisper in fear, and the children hid behind the adults, even breathing carefully.
"Who are you? Why do you want to destroy the peace here?" Carlos stood up, his sword of courage was once again surrounded by dragon flames, and he watched the uninvited guest warily.
The man in black robe gently lifted his hood, revealing a face that was both familiar and unfamiliar, "I am the former guardian of light, but now I fell into the abyss due to betrayal - Ryan. I am here for Let me tell you the truth.”
When the villagers heard this, they were all shocked and exchanged looks in disbelief. Even the four warriors couldn't help but feel shocked. This sudden identity reveal was undoubtedly a huge stone thrown into the calm water.
"Truth? What truth?" Lin Hao frowned, the mirror of wisdom spinning gorgeously in his hand, as if trying to spy on the other party's true intentions.
A complicated light flashed in Ryan's eyes. He looked around and finally fixed his gaze on the four warriors: "The truth is that the real threat in the Shadow Land is not the creatures on the surface, but the ones hidden deep behind the shadows. , the ancient evil force that is about to awaken, and you, the four warriors chosen by the light, will be my only hope."
The crowd was in an uproar. Such a revelation was undoubtedly shocking. Even the children stopped whispering and opened their eyes wide, looking at the guardian of light who claimed to be a traitor with curiosity and fear.
"Why do you want us to believe you?" Jason asked, still holding the giant sword tightly, his muscles trembling slightly in tension.
"Based on everything I know, and..." Ryan stretched out his hand, and a blue light slowly rose from his palm. That light seemed to contain ancient and powerful power, "Based on this, the fragment of light, it can Guide you to the key to finding and sealing that power."
Su Mo stared at the fragment of light in Ryan's hand. The mirror of wisdom automatically floated to his chest, and the mirror flickered, as if confirming something. "If all this is true, then why don't you do it yourself?"
Ryan smiled bitterly, with a hint of helplessness in his eyes: "Because I have been marked by that power. Once I get close, it will only accelerate its awakening. I am no longer pure and cannot directly fight. But I am willing to become Your guide, use my remaining strength to help you.”
The buzz around him became louder as everyone digested this unacceptable information. In the end, it was Su Mo who broke the silence: "We can't make a decision based solely on your words, but if it's true what you said, then let us look for evidence together."
"A wise choice." Ryan nodded, gently placed the fragment of light on the ground, and took a few steps back. "At dawn tomorrow, we will set off. May the light guide our path."
As the night grew darker, the warriors sat around the campfire and stayed awake for a long time. They knew that this journey was far more difficult than they imagined, but for the sake of those who were looking forward to the light, they had no choice.
"No matter what the road ahead is, at least now, we have a new goal." Su Mo said softly, and the mirror of wisdom rotated gently in his hand, seeming to respond to his determination.
"Yes, no matter what the truth is, as long as we are together, there is no difficulty that cannot be overcome." Jason hammered his chest hard, full of confidence.
Lin Hao and Carlos looked at each other and smiled, their hearts equally full of faith. In this land shrouded in shadow, they are each other's light and the hope of everyone.
In the night breeze, under the stars, a more magnificent adventure is quietly brewing. The outcome of this adventure will determine the future fate of this land.
"Tomorrow, we will uncover all the mysteries." Su Mo whispered, with expectations for the unknown and determination to face challenges in his words. The light and shadow of the bonfire danced on their faces, reflecting the firm and fearless expressions of the four warriors, indicating that a battle between light and darkness was about to begin.
"Yes, tomorrow." Lin Hao held the Mirror of Wisdom tightly, his eyes firm, "For the sake of light and hope, we are fearless."
"Then, let us have a good rest tonight and recharge our batteries." Carlos patted the sword beside him. Although his tone was relaxed, the determination in his eyes could not be ignored.
The villagers also gradually dispersed, but their conversations did not stop. Every voice conveyed confidence in the four warriors and curiosity about the future.
"Can they really find a solution?" one mother asked softly.
"If anyone can do it, it must be them." The father next to him replied, with unquestionable trust in his tone.
On the side, several children hugged each other tightly. Their eyes showed not only fear of the unknown, but also longing for the warriors.
"Brother, do you think they will bring back more stories?" asked the youngest child.
"Of course, they are heroes and can always create miracles." The older child said proudly, as if talking about his own heroes, with stars twinkling in his eyes.
As the night deepened, the warriors fell asleep one by one, but their dreams were not peaceful. The sights of the Shadowlands, the whispers of ancient power, and Ryan's complex figure were intertwined in their dreams, both like a warning and a foreshadowing of something.
The next day, when the first ray of sunlight penetrated the morning fog and awakened the sleeping earth, the four warriors were ready to go. The villagers gathered at the entrance of the village, watching them embark on an unknown journey with reluctance and expectation.
"Be careful!" The village chief clenched his fists, his words trembling.
"We will, and please protect yourselves. We will be back soon." Su Mo promised with a smile, and then embarked on a new journey with his partners.
Along the way, they not only have to deal with more dangerous environments and enemies, but also uncover the secrets about the ancient power. Whenever they pass by towns or villages, passers-by will always look at them with surprise and reverence. Their stories spread like the wind, inspiring more people to face the darkness and stand up bravely.
"Look, those are the four warriors, they are marching towards our fear." A young traveler pointed at their backs and said to his companions.
"I really wish I could fight with them against those horrible things." The companion sighed.
As a guide, Ryan always maintains a mysterious and distant attitude, but whenever faced with a crisis, his knowledge and strength become indispensable help. This makes the warriors have complicated and subtle emotions towards him, with both suspicion and gratitude.
Finally, after a fierce battle with powerful monsters, they came to a hidden valley, where the entrance to the core of ancient power was hidden.
"Here... is the beginning and end of everything." Ryan's voice echoed in the valley, and he pointed to a huge portal composed of light and shadow.
"We are ready." The four warriors looked at each other. There was no need to say anything to each other. The firmness and trust were enough to explain everything.
"Very good, then let us face this final challenge together." As soon as Ryan finished speaking, he took the lead to step forward, his figure gradually integrating with the Gate of Light and Darkness.
The warriors followed closely behind, and the moment they stepped into the portal, the world around them seemed to be torn apart, and time and space were distorted, bringing them into a strange and unknown realm. Here, light and darkness intertwine into a huge web, and every inch of space is filled with ancient and powerful energy fluctuations.
"This is... the core of the real Shadow Land." Lin Hao was amazed, the mirror of wisdom spinning crazily in his hand, as if he wanted to record all the strange scenes in front of him.
"It's even more amazing than we expected." Jason squinted his eyes and looked around, holding the giant sword across his chest, alert to dangers that might appear at any time.
Carlos stared into the distance, the sword of courage leaping at his fingertips, emitting a faint dragon flame, lighting up the way forward, "We have no way back, everyone, be careful."
Su Mo looked particularly calm. The mirror of wisdom turned into a halo surrounding the surroundings, providing additional vision. "Everyone concentrates, every step may be the key."
The four of them slowly went deeper. Although the voices of passers-by had faded away, their images and those eyes of expectation and trust left an indelible mark on the hearts of the warriors and became the motivation for them to move forward.
"Look over there!" Lin Hao suddenly pointed to a place wrapped in strange light. There, an ancient stone tablet was half-hidden in the dust, seemingly waiting for someone to discover it.
When he got closer, ancient runes appeared on the stone tablet, and the light flowed. Ryan's expression became extremely solemn, "This is... a warning to seal the ancient evil. We must act quickly."
Just as everyone was preparing to study the stone tablet in detail, the ground shook suddenly, and a huge and dark beast appeared from the void, roaring to the sky, its eyes like abyss, staring straight at the four warriors.
"Get ready to fight!" Su Mo calmly ordered, while the Mirror of Wisdom released a dazzling light, trying to dispel the surrounding darkness.
The battle was about to break out. Jason and Carlos charged forward. Their giant swords and swords of courage intertwined in a gorgeous sword dance, and they fought fiercely with the monsters. Lin Hao constantly uses the Mirror of Wisdom to analyze the enemy's weaknesses and provide tactical guidance. Su Mo, on the other hand, uses wisdom and strategy to coordinate the team so that every attack can be struck accurately.
"This power...exceeds expectations..." Ryan assisted from behind and threw fragments of light at the same time. The fragments split into countless light points in the air and merged into the weapons of the warriors, doubling their attack power.
After a hard fight, the monster finally fell to the ground under the combined efforts of the four people, and the surrounding shadows receded, revealing a bright sky.
"We did it..." Jason gasped, his face covered with sweat, but with a proud smile on his face.
"But this is just the beginning." Carlos reminded, looking across the battlefield to the deeper shadows looming in the distance.
"Next, we have to go deep until the power is completely sealed." Su Mo clenched his fists and looked firmly.
"Before that, let's return to the village to report all this." Lin Hao suggested, "Let everyone know that the darkness is not invincible."
Just as the four were about to leave, Ryan suddenly spoke, with an unprecedented seriousness in his tone, "There is one more thing. Behind that power, there may be a bigger secret... and my past."< br>
"What do you mean?" Su Mo stopped and turned to look at him.
Ryan took a deep breath, a complicated light flashed in his eyes, "There are some truths that even I have not fully grasped. But I know that to completely solve all this, I must face my past, whether it is light or dark .”
"We are with you." Carlos stepped forward and patted Ryan on the shoulder. The other two people also nodded, and the silent support filled the air with an indescribable warmth.
As the afterglow of the setting sun shone on their way home, the warriors embarked on their way back. What they didn't know was that this journey would not only change their destiny, but also rewrite the future of the entire world.
"After we go back, there will be more challenges waiting for us, right?" Lin Hao asked softly.
"There is no doubt." Jason smiled, but his tone was full of eagerness for the upcoming battle, "But with the four of us here, what can't be solved?"
"Indeed, we are no longer the young people who first stepped into the land of shadows." Su Mo's eyes were soft and far-reaching. He looked at the darkening clouds on the horizon, "We have proven that light can penetrate the deepest darkness. "At this time, Carlos stopped and stared at the outline of the village in front of him. The lights were on, warm and full of hope. "Home is a temporary safe haven." He said, "I hope that what we bring is not only a message of hope, but also the power to end all this." (End of Chapter)