As the night deepens, the tense and hopeful atmosphere in the valley becomes stronger. As time passed, they gradually uncovered the secrets behind the seal, and also discovered the key item needed to re-strengthen the seal - a long-lost sacred object.
"According to the rune records, this sacred object is hidden in a remote snowy area. The environment there is harsh and full of unknown dangers." Ling Shuang frowned and shared the information with everyone.
Lin Hao slapped his chest and said confidently: "The more difficult the place, the more our value can be reflected. Let's go, for the sake of the world, there is nothing we dare not go to."
"Then shall we set off now?" The young man looked at them, with both fear and curiosity about the unknown in his eyes.
Su Meier gently held the boy's hand: "No, you are still too weak. Stay in the village and wait for us to come back. We want to ensure your safety."
"But..." The young man wanted to say something else, but was interrupted by Su Mo's firm eyes.
"Obey, this is an order." Su Mo's words were full of doubts, but they also contained concern.
As their deliberations ended, the valley returned to tranquility, with only the wind occasionally passing through the forest, bringing bursts of coolness. The villagers dispersed one after another, but there was more determination and belief in their eyes, and they seemed to be silently cheering for these four brave travelers in their hearts.
The night was low and the sky was full of stars. The four of them, Su and Mo, turned their backs to the moonlight and faced the unknown front. Ling Shuang turned around and said to everyone: "Are you ready? This is a road of no return, but we move forward fearlessly."
"Stand on call at any time." Lin Hao and Su Meier replied in unison. The three people's eyes converged, shining with determination and determination.
"Then, let us march towards the snowy land, find the lost sacred object, and once again protect the peace of this world." Su Mo's words fell, as if announcing the official start of a new journey.
And just when they were about to leave, the old hunter appeared again. He bowed deeply and said in a hoarse voice: "May the light be with you, and I look forward to your triumphant return."
Su Mo and others nodded to the old hunter to thank him, and then stepped into the night, leaving only resolute backs elongated in the moonlight. They know that the road ahead is dangerous and long, but there is an eternal fire of hope burning in their hearts.
As they walked, the chirping of birds and the whisper of the wind in the forest seemed to see them off, adding a bit of tragedy and loneliness. Su Meier looked back and murmured softly: "I hope that young man can understand that sometimes, protection is also a kind of distance."
"Indeed." Ling Shuang studied the parchment recording the runes in his hand as he walked, "However, our first task is to find the holy object and strengthen the seal to prevent unknown disasters from coming to the world."
Su Mo was thinking about a more profound question: "This adventure makes me feel like there is some force behind everything. Sons of the End, are we really the chosen ones?"
Lin Hao patted Su Mo on the shoulder and showed his support with practical actions: "No matter what, whether selected or not, we rely on each other. We share this responsibility."
As the journey progresses, they experience numerous challenges, from steep cliffs to dangerous jungles, and each time they save the day deepens the bond between them. News spread like wildfire, and their heroic deeds spread throughout the country and became a favorite story passed down by word of mouth.
"Have you heard? The four heroes are going to the snowy land to find the holy objects!"
"It's really admirable. If I were them, I might have given up long ago."
"Yes, with them here, I feel that the world has become brighter."
These rumors were indirectly transmitted to their ears through the caravans, travelers, and even the footprints of birds and animals. They were both an encouragement and an invisible pressure.
Finally, after an arduous trek through a blizzard, they stood in front of an ancient temple covered in ice and snow. The door of the temple is engraved with runes similar to those on the altar, giving off an ancient and solemn atmosphere.
"This is it." Ling Shuang's tone could not hide her excitement, "The holy object should be hidden here."
Su Mo stepped forward and reached out to touch the cold stone door. A strange resonance stirred in her body. "Open it," she ordered.
The door slowly opened, revealing a bright light inside. On the central pedestal lay a gem emitting soft blue light - a holy object.
"Found it!" Lin Hao couldn't hide his excitement, but soon realized that the surrounding environment was strange, "No, the energy fluctuations here..."
At this moment, an old and majestic voice sounded in their hearts: "Son of the End, you have passed the test, but this is only the beginning. While the holy objects give you power, it will also bring unprecedented challenges."
Su Mo clenched the sacred object in his hand and responded firmly: "No matter what the challenge is, we will face it bravely. Because we are the guardians of the Heart of Light."
As they walked out of the temple, an even greater adventure awaited. And their figures are like the brightest stars in the night sky, leading the world towards hope.
"On the way back, we have to plan how to strengthen the seal." Su Meier suggested softly, her eyes flashing with expectations for the future.
"Also, don't forget that boy, we owe him a safe home." Lin Hao added, his smile showing trust in his companions.
Ling Shuang nodded, thought for a moment and then said: "We really can't forget our original intention. That child is the reason for our trip and is also part of our responsibility."
"Well, after all this is over, we will take him to see this beautiful world in person. There will be no more fear, only peace of mind." Su Mo's words were full of warmth and commitment.
Just as they were immersed in their wonderful visions of the future, the ground suddenly shook slightly, and a powerful force seemed to be approaching, causing snowflakes to fly around them, and a sense of urgency filled the air.
"What's going on?" The young man looked a little panicked and grabbed Su Mei'er's hand tightly.
"It seems that the test is coming sooner than we expected." Ling Shuang stared at the black shadow gradually forming in the distance with a solemn expression.
The black shadow quickly approached. It turned out to be a huge monster formed by countless dark energies. Its eyes flashed with an ominous red light, and it rushed towards them with its teeth and claws.
"Everyone, be careful! Get ready to fight!" Lin Hao shouted, while quickly protecting the young man behind him, pointing his sword at the giant beast.
The villagers' previous talk and praise for the four people seemed to have turned into silent encouragement, making every blow they made full of power and belief.
"Children of the End, are you ready to face the challenge of fate?" The low and majestic voice sounded again, and every attack accompanied by the monster seemed to verify their determination.
"We don't need to prepare, because we never run away!" Su Mo's voice was firm and powerful. Her sword drew a silver trajectory in the moonlight, and every slash was accurate.
The battle was extremely fierce, but the four of them cooperated tacitly. Ling Shuang analyzed the laws of monster action, Su Meier treated the injuries of his partners, and Lin Hao and Su Mo were responsible for the main attack. For a time, it seemed that a battle related to the fate of the world was being staged in the ice and snow. A magnificent epic.
After a hard fight, the giant beast finally fell to the ground under the joint attack, and the surroundings returned to calm, with only the sound of breathing intertwined with the soft sound of snowflakes falling to the ground.
"We did it." Su Mo looked at the giant beast that was gradually dissipating, with both exhaustion and relief in his eyes.
"But this is just the beginning, isn't it?" Ling Shuang reminded, looking far away, as if he had foreseen more storms in the future.
Lin Hao turned to look at Su Meier and the boy, and said with a smile: "No matter how difficult and dangerous the road ahead is, as long as we are together, there will be no difficulty that cannot be overcome."
"Yes, let's go home together." Su Meier gently hugged the boy, her words were warm and firm, as if she was making a promise to everyone.
Just as the four of them were about to continue their journey, the sacred object suddenly shone with dazzling light, and a warm energy surged towards them, as if it was some kind of affirmation and blessing.
"It seems that the Heart of Light recognizes us." Ling Shuang caressed the holy object, her tone full of gratitude.
"Then, let's go back to the starting point, strengthen the seal, and let the world return to peace again." Su Mo's words were like an oath, resounding.
"Before that, we still need to ensure the safe transmission of this holy object." Lin Hao reminded cautiously, looking around, alert to potential threats.
"Lin Hao is right. The power of this holy object is too powerful to allow any mistakes." Su Meier agreed, while carefully wrapping the holy object in a shield woven with pure magic power.
"Then we will divide into two groups. Lin Hao and Su Mei'er will return to the village first with the holy objects, while Ling Shuang and I will stay behind, just in case." Su Mo proposed a plan, with a determination that could not be refuted in his eyes.
"Agreed." Ling Shuang nodded in agreement. He had prepared a series of defensive and counterattack spells in his hand, always ready to deal with emergencies.
"Be careful on the road. We will handle things here as soon as possible and meet you." Su Meier hugged Su Mo, her words full of trust and reluctance for her partner.
The four of them went their separate ways. Lin Hao and Su Meier's figures quickly disappeared into the wind and snow, while Su Mo and Ling Shuang remained highly vigilant and walked against the wind step by step.
At this time, a traveler who happened to pass by witnessed this scene from a distance. He stopped and was shocked: "Those legendary brave men actually exist! Their courage and sacrifice are for the safety of all of us. Ah.”
Another villager heard this and came over: "Yes, I always heard how great the heroes in stories were, but I didn't expect to see it with my own eyes today. It was even more incredible."
"I hope they can succeed and bring peace to this land again." An old man clasped his hands together and closed his eyes to pray. His face looked particularly weathered in the cold wind, but his eyes shone with hope.
At the same time, Lin Hao and Su Meier's journey home was not peaceful. They met a group of thieves who were also eyeing the sacred objects, and the two sides had a fierce confrontation in the snow.
"Hand over the holy objects, and maybe you can still have a way to survive!" the thief leader threatened, the sword flashing, approaching Lin Hao's face.
Lin Hao sneered, dodged, and easily avoided: "You are not qualified to take advantage of the sacred objects!" As he said that, the sword in his hand was like a dragon rising out of the sea, hitting the thieves leader's vitals directly.
Su Meier used healing magic in the rear to support Lin Hao while treating the wounded to ensure the team's continued combat effectiveness.
"It seems that we encountered a tough situation today." The leader of the thieves gritted his teeth, with a fierce look in his eyes.
"It's your bad luck that you met us." Lin Hao counterattacked. Back to back, he and Su Meier worked together flawlessly to defeat the incoming thieves one by one.
After an arduous battle, all the thieves were finally captured, and Lin Hao and Su Meier continued their return journey with the holy objects. Their figures gradually blended into the white snow, leaving only firm footprints along the way.
Back in the village, the villagers had prepared a simple but warm welcome ceremony for them. With tears in his eyes, the boy ran to them excitedly: "You did it! I'm really, really grateful."
Su Meier gently touched the boy's head: "This is what we should do. Now, let us work hard for tomorrow together."
As the sun sets in the west, the afterglow shines on them, and the golden light reflects their firm and warm smiles. Not far away, the figures of Su Mo and Ling Shuang were slowly returning. Their return heralded the beginning of a new challenge and also brought the dawn of hope.
"We are back." Su Mo smiled faintly, but his tone contained incomparable power.
"The next step is the final decisive battle." Ling Shuang said, her eyes passing through the crowd, as if she had seen the not-too-distant future.
In the expectant eyes of everyone, Su Mo announced softly: "Tonight, we will discuss the final seal reinforcement plan. But before that, let us celebrate today's victory."
As night falls, bonfires are lit, and laughter and singing are intertwined. In this night surrounded by light, no one notices that an ominous black cloud is quietly gathering in the distant sky, indicating a greater threat. The storm is coming...
"No matter what the future holds, as long as we are together, there will be no difficulty that cannot be overcome, right?" Lin Hao said to the three people beside him, his tone full of optimism and determination.
"That's right, Lin Hao." Su Meier responded with a smile, her eyes shining with determination, "As long as we are heart to heart and hold hands, even if there is an unknown abyss ahead, it can become a solid bridge under our feet. ”
"That's it." Ling Shuang clenched her fists, her tone full of fighting spirit, "No matter how many times we fall, we will stand up again, because protecting this world is our mission."
The young man listened quietly, his eyes shining with unprecedented light. He said softly: "I also want to help. Although I am still weak, I am willing to work hard to protect my homeland." Su Mo patted the young man's shoulder and praised Said: "Your courage is strong enough. In the future, you will definitely become a warrior on your own." (End of Chapter)