Outside the Glory City, those travelers and villagers who had witnessed their heroic deeds were still telling their stories. Everyone had a belief planted in their hearts: light will surely defeat darkness.
"Can they find the Shadow Abyss?" a young traveler asked the old man next to him.
"As long as there is light in your heart, there is no way you can't find." The old man smiled, his eyes far-reaching, "And I can't wait to hear the news of their triumph."
"By the way, old gentleman, since you know the prophecy, do you know what challenges we will face in the Shadow Abyss?" Lin Hao asked curiously, the mirror of wisdom swaying gently, as if he was also thirsting for answers.
The old man shook his head slowly, and the wrinkles on his face seemed to tell the vicissitudes of thousands of years: "In the abyss, there is ancient darkness and unknown hidden. There, the rules are twisted, and the test of mind and strength will reach the extreme. But what is the specific appearance? Even I can't predict it for sure. Remember, your greatest weapon is trust and unity between you."
The four of them looked at each other, their eyes full of determination and trust. Su Mo's soft voice sounded: "No matter what is waiting for us ahead, we will never give up. The bright fire has been ignited in our hearts."
"That's it." Carlos' sword of courage shined in the sun, as if even the sun, moon and stars were captured by its blade. "Let the darkness see what true courage and unyielding mean!"
They were about to leave when the old man's voice sounded from behind again: "There is one more thing, remember." The four stopped and looked back. The old man's eyes were extremely serious: "At the end of the Shadow Abyss, there may be a choice hidden, a choice about sacrifice and redemption. At that time, I hope you can make a decision that you will not regret."
These words were like a cold wind, making the four people's hearts tremble. Sacrifice has always been an inevitable topic in the hero's journey. But they did not flinch, they just silently held this weight in their hearts as motivation to move forward.
"We will remember it, old gentleman." Ryan replied on behalf of everyone. Then, they set off again, heading towards the unknown shadow abyss. Behind them were the expectant eyes of the old man in Glory City and the blessings of the surrounding people. and pray.
During the journey, they passed through many villages and towns. Whenever people recognized them as messengers of light, they would always enthusiastically offer help, or tell them about their yearning for light and fear of darkness. The voices of these ordinary people have become the most solid backing in their hearts.
"Look, those are the messengers of light. They will definitely bring us peace and a bright future!" A little girl held her mother's hand, with pure hope shining in her eyes.
"Yes, children, they are the hope of all of us." The mother gently stroked the child's hair, but there was a trace of imperceptible worry in her eyes.
Finally, after going through many difficulties and obstacles, they stood at the entrance of the Shadow Abyss, a deep and cold crack that seemed to be able to swallow all light. Looking at the bottomless abyss, the four of them clenched the weapons in their hands in unison, but their hearts were filled with unprecedented determination.
"Are we ready?" Carlos' voice broke the silence.
"We were ready from the beginning, weren't we?" Su Mo responded with a smile, her healing power already surrounding the team, preparing them for the coming battle.
"Whether it's sacrifice or redemption, we face it together." Lin Hao's eyes flashed with wisdom, as if he had foreseen various possibilities in the future.
"That's it," Ryan raised the sword of light, pointing the tip of the sword towards the dark abyss. "For the sake of light, and for every soul who believes in us, let us uncover the mystery of the shadow abyss and meet the final challenge."
They stepped into the abyss step by step, and the surroundings suddenly fell into darkness. Only the light they carried barely opened a path in the darkness. There was a depressing atmosphere in the air, as if something was spying on them secretly, which made people feel chilly.
"Good guy, this place is really scary." A traveler who suddenly appeared next to him rubbed his arms, his teeth chattering, and looked at the four of them with awe and curiosity, "You warriors are so courageous. I ran away early. "
"Everyone has their own mission." Su Mo replied gently, while her healing light seemed to soothe the traveler's nervous mood, "The darkness will always pass, and the light will surely come."
"Yes, you are that beam of light." The traveler nodded, then stepped aside, watching them go deep, and kept chanting, "The light bless you."
As they go deeper, the journey becomes more and more difficult and dangerous, and various strange creatures and traps emerge one after another, testing the wisdom and courage of the four people. After every crisis is resolved, there will always be sighs from passing creatures or ancient souls guarding the Shadow Abyss:
"I have been waiting in this abyss for thousands of years, and I have never seen anyone able to deal with my maze so easily." A distorted shadow beast turned into a wisp of smoke after being defeated, and said in a voice full of awe.
"Your power reminds me of those ancient legends..." A whisper echoed from the abyss, as if the entire abyss was observing their every move.
After countless battles and puzzles, the four finally arrived at the core of the abyss, where a huge heart of darkness was suspended. It exuded heart-stopping evil energy and was the source of dark power.
"It seems that this is the end of everything." Carlos stared at the heart of darkness, the flames burning more intensely on his sword.
"But, how to destroy it?" Lin Hao's mirror of wisdom rotated in his hands, trying to find clues, but this time, no answer appeared on the mirror.
At this moment, a gentle force enveloped the four of them, which was Su Mo's healing power. It seemed to guide them to explore deep in their hearts to find answers.
"Perhaps, what we need to do is not to destroy, but to transform." Su Mo's voice was soft but firm, "Light and darkness are the forces that accompany each other in the universe. Can we try to fuse them?"
Ryan, Carlos and Lin Hao looked at each other, and then a tacit understanding flashed in their eyes. They formed a circle and brought together the weapons and power in their hands. Su Mo's light, Lin Hao's knowledge, Ryan's courage and Carlos's flame were perfectly combined at this moment.
"Light and darkness, may you and I witness the new balance together." With Ryan's low groan, the gathered power suddenly shot towards the heart of darkness.
Unprecedented light burst out from the abyss. Light and darkness blended and transformed in a violent collision, and finally turned into a new harmonious energy. The Heart of Darkness no longer exudes terrifying energy, but transforms into a wonder of balance between light and darkness, symbolizing the harmonious coexistence of dual forces.
When they emerged from the abyss, they were greeted by a sky full of stars and cheering crowds. They completed a task that was considered impossible and created a new legend.
"Look, they did it! Light and darkness now stand side by side!" An old wise man looked up at the night sky and said excitedly.
"Yes, they proved that even the deepest darkness can be illuminated by the light in the heart." A young witch responded in a low voice, her eyes full of reverence.
The four of them stood in the center of the crowd, looking at each other with tired but satisfied smiles on their faces. Their journey is not over, but at this moment, they know that no matter how many unknowns and challenges there are in the future, as long as there is light in their hearts, there are no difficulties that cannot be overcome.
"So, where to go next?" Lin Hao's question broke the brief tranquility.
Ryan smiled and looked into the distance, where there are more unknowns and adventures: "Wherever there is need for light, we are there."
"That's right." Carlos clenched the sword in his hand. The flame was still hot, but his eyes were deeper. "We are messengers of light and brave men who explore the unknown."
Su Mo tenderly stroked the soft light surrounding them, which seemed to be her silent promise to the world: "No matter how bumpy the road ahead is, as long as someone is lost in the darkness, we must move forward."
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Lin Hao's mirror of wisdom rotated gently, capturing every piece of information in the air. His voice was full of curiosity and desire for the unknown: "The world is so big, who knows how many unsolved mysteries and hidden secrets there are. The sleeping power is waiting for us to awaken? "
Just when they were immersed in the longing for future exploration, a young voice suddenly broke in: "Excuse me, are you going to find a new adventure? Can you take me with you?"
They lowered their heads and found a child in shabby clothes but firm eyes looking up at them, his eyes shining with endless yearning for adventure. The crowd around was in an uproar and talking a lot.
"Oh, this kid is really brave. He actually wants to go on an adventure with the Lightbringer."
"Yes, but judging from their appearance, it seems possible that they will take him with them."
Ryan knelt down and looked level with the child calmly: "Child, adventure is not as glorious and fun as you imagined, but more of danger and test. Are you sure you want to come with us?"
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The child nodded without hesitation, without any fear in his eyes: "I was born in darkness, and it was your light that gave me hope. I want to be a person like you and bring light to others."
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When Su Mo heard this, a gentle light flashed in his eyes, and he patted the child's head gently: "Your courage is commendable, and your determination is worthy of respect. However, before you take the risk, you must have a name that everyone will remember as one of the brave men. "
The child thought for a moment and his eyes lit up: "Then call me 'Morning Sun'. I hope I can illuminate the darkness and bring hope to people like the Morning Sun."
When the people around heard this, they couldn't help but sigh in admiration:
"'Morning Light' is really a good name. I hope you can be the beginning of a new day like your name."
"With the addition of Lightbringer and a little 'Morning Light', this team is becoming more and more interesting."
Ryan stood up, nodded to his partners, and then announced to the crowd: "Then, from today on, Chenxi is one of us. On the road to the future, we will move forward together and face all challenges."
The crowd burst into even more enthusiastic applause and cheers. They witnessed the new addition to the team and seemed to see a bright future with a new hope.
In such an atmosphere, the five of them, Ryan, Carlos, Lin Hao, Su Mo, and the newly joined Chen Xi, embarked on a new journey. Their backs gradually fade away, but they leave a deep mark on everyone's heart - they are messengers of light and the light that will never go out in the hearts of countless people.
In the direction they left, an old man hidden in the crowd watched silently, with an imperceptible smile on his lips, and whispered: "A new generation of guardians of light has grown up, and the future of the world is left to you... …“
"Let's go, Chenxi. Our first stop is the Shadow Forest. It is said that strange phenomena have recently occurred there. Light and darkness seem to have found a certain balance there." Ryan's words were full of expectations, and he also felt for Chenxi. The adventure begins.
The child, now known as Chen Xi, clenched his fists, his little face full of excitement and determination, and followed the four seniors into the unknown journey. The people around looked at their retreating figures and talked a lot.
"That child is so brave. I hope he can return safely." "Chenxi, this name is really well chosen. Just like them, it brings light to the darkness."
On the way to the Shadow Forest, they encountered a group of caravans and were worrying about how to cross the misty forest ahead that was shrouded in dark magic. As soon as the caravan leader saw the Lightbringer and his party, the light of hope immediately ignited in his eyes.
"It's the Lightbringer! We have heard many stories about you, please help us! Since the fog appeared, several caravans have disappeared, and we dare not move forward rashly."
Carlos took a step forward, surveying the thick fog ahead. The tip of his sword tapped the ground, and the flames jumped, as if it was his confident declaration: "Don't worry, we are here, and the light will guide our path."
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As they entered, the mist seemed to sense something and quietly retreated, revealing a safe road. The members of the caravan were surprised and expressed their gratitude:
"It's so amazing, you are really the embodiment of light!" "I have never seen such a sight, you are simply legendary heroes!"
Su Mo smiled and said to everyone: "What we have done is possible for everyone, as long as there is light in the heart."
After passing through the misty forest, they bid farewell to the caravan and continued towards the Shadow Forest. On the way, Chen Xi curiously asked the four seniors about their past experiences from time to time. His innocence made the originally serious journey a little more joyful. Arriving at the edge of the Shadow Forest, this place is very different from the rumors. It is no longer dead silence and darkness, but a delicate state of balance. Occasionally, there are intertwined light and shadows of light and darkness in the forest, which is incredibly beautiful. (End of chapter)