As the order was issued, huge teams poured into the village like a tide. The ground was dusty and the air was filled with the smell of war. The villagers clutched the tools in their hands. Although not every one of them was a warrior, they were all willing to fight for their homeland at this moment.
"Come on, let's show you our pros and cons!" shouted a strong young farmer. Although the woman next to him was pale, she still held his hand tightly and gave him silent support.
The battle was about to break out, with arrows raining down, fireballs and ice intertwining in the air, but the villagers, led by the four warriors, showed unprecedented courage and unity. Ling Shuang's speed was like lightning, constantly weaving through the enemy troops, causing chaos; Su Meier's magic barrier blocked countless attacks, protecting the village from heavy damage; Su Mo's calm command made every counterattack just right; Lin Hao, on the other hand, was like an unstoppable blade, rushing to the forefront, and no one under his sword survived.
Just when the battle situation was in a stalemate and the enemies seemed endless, Su Mo hurried over with a hint of surprise in his eyes: "We found it. The enemy's command center is in the southeast. If we can disrupt their command system, we can greatly defeat them." Weaken the enemy's combat effectiveness."
Hearing this, Lin Hao's eyes flashed: "Ling Shuang, you lead some troops to secretly circle back and aim directly at the enemy commander. Remember, the speed must be fast and the movements must be concealed. Su Mei'er, maintain as many barriers as possible, we It takes time. Su Mo and I are here to hold them back.”
The plan was executed immediately, and Ling Shuang disappeared from the battlefield like a black shadow, leaving behind a string of stunned enemies. Lin Hao and Su Mo, on the other hand, were even more brave. Their cooperation was perfect, repelling the enemy's charges time and time again.
While everyone was struggling, an old man stumbled out of the crowd and shouted to the sky: "Look, reinforcements are coming!"
The villagers looked up and saw a team on the horizon with flags flying. They were reinforcements organized spontaneously by several nearby villages after learning the news. Their arrival greatly boosted morale, and the situation on the battlefield was instantly reversed.
After a fierce melee, the enemy command center was successfully destroyed, and the team that lost their command began to retreat in chaos. At this moment, the two uninvited guests appeared in the sight of Lin Hao and others again, and were about to escape.
"Want to leave? How can it be that easy!" Ling Shuang's voice was cold, her speed soared to the extreme, and she blocked the two of them in the blink of an eye.
"Hmph, it seems that I got stuck here today." One of them smiled bitterly, as if he had expected the outcome.
"The game is over, tell us, who sent you here?" Lin Hao stepped forward, the tip of his sword gently pressed against the opponent's throat, his eyes blazing.
"It's okay to tell you. After all, you will never be able to touch that adult." The man sneered, but his words revealed deep fear.
"That lord?" Su Mo frowned, thinking about various possibilities in his mind.
"That's enough, we will find out." Lin Hao put away his sword and glanced at everyone, "Today, we proved the power of unity. But true peace requires us to continue working hard."
As the enemy retreated, the village ushered in a brief moment of tranquility. The villagers came together to rebuild their homes. Although the scars were still there, there was more determination and hope in their eyes.
"We did it." Su Meier said softly to Lin Hao, her smile was a bit tired, but more of a relief.
"Yes, but we know that this is just the beginning." Lin Hao looked into the distance, where there are more unknowns and challenges. "As long as we are together, there is nothing that cannot be overcome."
As night falls, the village is brightly lit again, but this time, it is not only bright, but also infinite longing and confidence for the future. At the end of the village, Lin Hao and his three companions stood side by side, looking at the stars in the sky. A conversation softly sounded between them:
"No matter who that 'adult' is, we will face it." Ling Shuang said firmly.
"Yes, as long as we stay vigilant, no one can threaten our home." Su Mo responded, with wisdom shining in his eyes.
"I am willing to use my magic to protect all this beauty." Su Meier smiled, and the stars danced on her fingertips, like seeds of hope.
"Then, let's move on." Lin Hao raised his hand, and the palms of the four of them overlapped tightly. This moment was not only a transmission of friendship and trust, but also a fearless declaration of the unknown challenge, "For the sake of the light, For our homeland, we will never give up.”
"Yes, never give up." Ling Shuang, Su Meier and Su Mo responded in unison, their voices converging into a firm force that echoed in the night sky.
Just as they were making their vows, a small voice came from the edge of the crowd. It was a child who had not noticed it before. His eyes sparkled with curiosity and admiration: "Big brother and big sister, you are so awesome. I imagine you too." Same, protect the village, protect everyone.”
Lin Hao turned around, squatted down and looked at the child at eye level, his eyes full of tenderness: "Child, everyone has the ability to protect their homeland, whether it is with swords, magic, or wisdom and courage. As long as you believe in yourself, there will always be something you can do. One day, you can be someone else’s light.”
The child's eyes lit up, and the surrounding villagers also cast their eyes in approval and started talking in low voices:
"Yeah, look at these young people, they give us hope." "Especially that Su Mei'er, her magic is simply a miracle." "And Ling Shuang, the speed is so fast that it's hard to see clearly." "Su Mo's mind is the same. He can always find solutions at critical moments."
Conversations continued one after another, full of praise and gratitude to the four people. In this warmth and harmony, Lin Hao felt a hint of worry in his heart. He looked up at Su Mo and asked in a low voice: "Su Mo, who do you think the 'adult' you are talking about is? What kind of conspiracy is behind this? ”
Su Mo pondered for a moment and shook his head: "It's hard to be sure now, but we can be sure that this is not a simple attack. We need more clues, and maybe we should go to other villages that have been attacked to investigate."
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Ling Shuang interjected: "Yes, taking the initiative is the best defense. Moreover, this way we can also warn them in advance to prevent the tragedy from happening again."
Su Meier nodded in agreement, her voice soft but firm: "We cannot let fear control our actions. Since we have chosen this path, we must go on bravely."
While they were discussing, an old man from the village slowly walked forward. He was holding a shabby book in his hand, and the cover was faintly glowing: "Children, this book is an ancient book that has been passed down from generation to generation in our village. , which contains some ancient legends and unsolved mysteries. Perhaps, you can find some clues about the 'sir'."
Lin Hao took it solemnly, feeling the heavy weight of the book: "Thank you, we will definitely check it carefully and strive to uncover the truth behind all this as soon as possible."
The night is darker and the stars seem brighter. In the tranquility of the village, Lin Hao and the four of them started a new exploration around the ancient book. They know that the road ahead will not be smooth, but as long as they have a bright mind and walk hand in hand, nothing is insurmountable.
"The symbols in this book seem to be related to the ancient spells I saw in a certain ruins." Su Mei'er said softly, her fingers lightly crossed the pages of the book, the blue light flowed, and it seemed that even the elements in the air were absorbed by her Touched by words.
"Is it an ancient spell? Then we have to be more careful. This may not just be an external threat." Su Mo's eyes flashed with sharpness, and he began to quickly analyze every detail mentioned in the book, trying to Piece together the clues hidden behind the words.
Ling Shuang stood up and looked out the window at the dark forest with firm eyes: "No matter what, we must take action. I can take a step forward and explore the villages that have been attacked, and maybe I can discover the whereabouts of the 'adult'."< br>
"Agree, Su Mei'er and I are responsible for looking for clues from the documents. Lin Hao, you need to coordinate the manpower in the village to ensure the safety of the village when we go out." Su Mo arranged the tasks, and everyone was assigned to key positions. .
"Okay, I will make arrangements." Lin Hao nodded. He knew that every next step was crucial.
A few days later, Ling Shuang returned with information collected from other villages. During a secret meeting at night, she shared: “Each village that was attacked had something similar—either they were in a key location or they had some special resource. And, I heard a name—Shadow Lords. , it is said that he is controlling everything behind the scenes.”
"Shadow Lord?" Su Mo frowned, "This name is not unfamiliar. According to legend, he is a powerful dark mage who was once sealed for his pursuit of absolute power. If it is really him, then things will be complicated."
Su Meier sighed softly: "Shadow magic is a tricky thing even for me. However, if we can discover his weakness..."
"Weaknesses always exist." Lin Hao interrupted Su Meier's words with a firm gaze, "The key is to find it and then kill it with one blow."
The villagers began to notice the frequent gatherings of the four people, and discussions started one after another. One day, Uncle Li, the blacksmith in the village, quietly walked up to Lin Hao and whispered: "Young man, I know what you are doing, and we all believe in you. If you need any iron tools or equipment, just ask."
Lin Hao nodded gratefully: "Uncle Li, we have received your thoughts. Now we really need some special weapons to nip problems in the bud."
In this way, the entire village, led by four people, quietly prepared. Every corner exudes an atmosphere of perseverance. Although people live in the shadows, their hearts are full of light and hope.
It was another bright moonlit night, and the four of them gathered together again. Lin Hao said softly: "We have some information about the Shadow Lord and have prepared weapons to fight. Now, there is only one last step left."
"It's time for us to take the initiative." There was no hesitation in Ling Shuang's voice. She couldn't wait to crush the Shadow Lord's conspiracy.
Su Meier smiled, with soft blue light flowing on her fingertips: "I will also use my magic to light the way forward for us."
Su Mo nodded, his eyes flashing: "I will ensure that every step we take is accurate. However, we have to be careful, the Shadow Lord will not let us succeed easily."
Just as the four were about to set off, the village chief staggered over, holding a string of amulets handwoven by the villagers. "Children, take this with you. This is a blessing from all of us. Wherever you go, remember that the hearts of the whole village are with you."
The four of them took the amulet, feeling warm in their hearts. Ling Shuang looked up at the stars and said firmly: "We will definitely win, for this land and for everyone who trusts us."
"Let's go," Lin Hao clenched the sword in his hand, pointing directly at the night sky. The stars seemed to be more dazzling at this moment. "For the sake of light and home, we will never return if we win."
With a soft drink, the four figures turned into four different rays of light and disappeared into the night, leaving the village sleeping in tranquility, while the villagers weaved beautiful hopes for the future in their dreams.
In the forest shrouded in shadow, there is an uneasy atmosphere in the air. This is the only way to the Shadow Lord's stronghold. Lin Hao and his team shuttled among the trees, carefully avoiding traps and patrolling shadow creatures.
Suddenly, there was a rush of footsteps not far ahead, followed by a traveler who fled in a panic. He ran into Su Mo's arms, his face was pale and he was panting.
"Please, help me! Shadow creatures, there are shadow creatures chasing me!" The traveler's frightened eyes revealed despair.
"Don't be afraid, we will protect you." Ling Shuang comforted him while looking around alertly.
"Who are you? Why are you here?" The traveler calmed down and asked doubtfully.
"We are the ones who are here to end all this." Su Meier replied gently. With a flick of her fingers, a ray of light shot into the darkness, dispelling part of the darkness and making the surrounding environment clearly visible.
"End? Do you mean the Shadow Lord?" A glimmer of hope flashed in the traveler's eyes.
"Exactly." Lin Hao nodded, "We know where he is, and we also know that we must stop him."
The traveler fell to his knees, tears and gratitude intertwined: "Please succeed, for this world."
The four of them exchanged glances and then continued deeper. At the entrance of a gloomy cave, Ling Shuang stopped and whispered to the others: "This is where the Shadow Lord hides."
There is no one visible inside the cave, with only occasional whispers and creepy laughter, indicating the dangers ahead. Su Meier's magic light became the only guide, and they walked step by step until they reached a huge stone door.
"Are you ready?" Lin Hao asked, the hand holding the sword already covered with sweat. "No matter what lies ahead, we will face it together." Su Mo responded calmly. (End of chapter)