"If you don't enter the tiger's den, you won't get the tiger's cubs." Lin Hao responded resolutely, "Whether there is a trap or hope ahead, we have to face it. Get ready and set off early tomorrow morning."
In the early morning of the next day, the team was ready to go, and the people of the Airi tribe reluctantly watched them leave, with blessings and instructions floating in the morning breeze.
"You must come back safely!" The children waved their little hands, their eyes full of admiration.
"We believe in you, the world is bright because of you!" The elder's words made Lin Hao and his team's backs become more determined.
As they embarked on the journey, they followed the guidance of the star stone, passing through unknown dense forests and crossing dark swamps. Every step was full of unknowns and tests. During the journey, they rescued the trapped villagers and outsmarted the thieving bandits. Every action they took made their reputation spread among the people and became people's heroes.
Finally, on a bright moonlit night, they came to a deserted land. This was once a prosperous city, but now there are only ruins left, eroded by time and disasters. The starlight's light was particularly dazzling at this time, guiding them towards the depths of the ruins.
"Here... there is an indescribable feeling of familiarity." Xiaojie looked around and murmured in a low voice.
Suddenly, the ground trembled, and something seemed to be ready to move under the ruins. With a loud noise, a crack appeared under their feet, releasing an ancient and powerful aura.
"It seems that we have found it." Xu Mo held the hilt of the sword tightly, his eyes as sharp as an eagle.
In the crack, an ancient stone platform slowly rose up. It was engraved with obscure spells and a bright gem was embedded in the center. Lin Hao stepped forward and gently placed the star stone on the gemstone. The two merged instantly, blooming with dazzling light. The entire space began to distort, and time seemed to stand still at this moment.
"This is...a portal to another world?" Su Meier was shocked.
"No, it is the road to the truth." Lin Hao's voice echoed in the empty space, "Are you ready? The real challenge begins now."
With a flash of bright light, the four people disappeared from the spot, leaving only a ruins that had restored tranquility and a future waiting to be revealed.
In the tavern of the town, the old man shook his head and whispered to the surrounding audience: "In this world, there are always people who are willing to fight for the light. Even if the road ahead is bleak, they never give up. I believe that soon, In the future, when we hear their names again, it will be when they bring peace and hope back to every corner.”
"You're right, old man." A young girl said, her eyes shining with longing, "I also want to be like them, to explore the unknown and protect the world."
"Haha, you are ambitious!" A burly hunter in the tavern patted the girl on the shoulder, "When you grow up, maybe we can fight together!"
Everyone's laughter and conversations intertwined together, creating a warm and hopeful atmosphere. However, just as everyone was immersed in fantasy about the beautiful future, the door of the tavern was pushed open again, and a travel-worn messenger rushed in, his face full of anxiety and important news.
"Urgent news! The elemental messengers are missing!" the messenger loudly announced. As soon as he finished speaking, the whole tavern fell silent instantly, and everyone was stunned.
"Missing? How is that possible?" The boy who asked the question before opened his eyes wide and couldn't believe what he heard.
The messenger took a breath, calmed down and continued: "They lost contact after exploring the ancient city. No one knows where they went. Search and rescue teams are now being organized everywhere."
The old man frowned, worry revealed in his deep eyes: "This is no small matter. The safety of the elementalists is related to everyone's hope."
The tavern was boiling again, and people were talking about it. Some were worried, while others expressed their intention to organize themselves and go to help. And in the chaos, a deep and powerful voice sounded: "We cannot sit idly by and do nothing. They are our heroes and our friends."
The speaker was a middle-aged man. He was dressed simply, but his eyes were firm. The people around him gradually became quiet and looked at him in recognition.
"Yes, although we are not elementalists, we still have the heart to protect our homeland." A businesswoman stood up, her words full of determination.
In this way, a search team composed of people from all walks of life quickly assembled. They brought the necessary equipment and embarked on a journey to find the Elemental Messenger. In their hearts, there is a common belief burning - no matter how difficult the road ahead is, they must bring the heroes home.
At the same time, on the other side of the ancient ruins, Lin Hao and his friends found themselves in a bizarre world. There are strange plants, floating islands, and creatures you have never seen before. They realize that this is not only a test of their abilities, but also the key to unlocking the secrets of the world.
"We seem to have arrived at a new era." Xiaojie exclaimed, observing everything around him curiously.
Su Meier gently touched a luminous flower, and the flower seemed to sense her kindness and emitted a gentler light. "Everything here is so mysterious, yet so harmonious."
"There may be crises hidden under harmony." Xu Mo patrolled the surroundings vigilantly. As the wise man of the team, he could always discover details that others had not noticed.
"Indeed, but now that we are here, we should face it bravely." Lin Hao's eyes were bright and his tone was full of determination, "We are looking for the power to fight against the shadows. No matter how many difficulties there are on the way, we can't Block our steps.”
While they were talking, not far away, a figure suddenly emerged from the woods and stumbled towards them, looking very panicked. This was a local man dressed in strange clothes. His face was pale and his eyes were frightened. As soon as they saw Lin Hao, they shouted eagerly: "Help us! The monster is coming again!"
"Monster? What kind of monster?" Xiaojie stepped forward quickly and helped the stranger steady.
The man was still panting, and pointed tremblingly at the depths of the dense forest behind them: "In the misty forest over there, there lives a huge, never-seen monster. It comes out every once in a while to destroy us. Village, take away our food and water sources... Please, you must be the chosen one, please help us!"
Lin Hao looked at his partners and read determination and responsibility in each other's eyes: "Don't worry, we are here for this. Take us to your village and let us see the situation."
When the villagers saw that outsiders were willing to help, they expressed gratitude and hope. An old man held Su Meier's hand excitedly, his voice trembling: "Thank the gods, we finally sent a savior! We thought we would be tortured by that monster forever..."
When they arrived at the village, everyone was shocked by the sight: the houses were dilapidated and the fields were deserted. They had obviously been attacked several times. The children hid behind their parents and peered at these strangers with their big, frightened eyes. There was both curiosity and expectation in their eyes.
Lin Hao turned to his companions and said, "We must take action to find the monster's weakness and defeat it with one strike." Xu Mo nodded in agreement and began to study the traces of the monster left in the village, hoping to find some clues.
As night fell, at the edge of the misty forest outside the village, Lin Hao and his group were hiding in ambush. They used the surrounding environment as cover, waiting for the monster to appear. The air seemed to freeze, and the tense atmosphere made it difficult to breathe.
"Here it comes!" Xiaojie whispered, and saw a huge black shadow moving slowly in the mist, gradually revealing its true form - it was a dog with a hard shell and a single horn on its head, and it spewed strange words from its mouth. The strange creature of light was different from any creature they had encountered before.
"Is this the monster we are facing?" Su Meier's voice was soft, but it was filled with unquestionable determination.
Lin Hao pulled out his sword and walked in the direction of the monster with a firm and loud voice: "No matter what you are, you can't stop us from protecting this world. Prepare to fight!"
A fierce battle ensued, and the monster's attacks were powerful and violent. However, Lin Hao and the others gradually found the rules of the monster's actions by virtue of their tacit cooperation and unyielding will. After a hard fight, Lin Hao saw the opportunity and with the help of a perfect dodge, penetrated the monster's weakness with a sword and finally defeated it.
After the monster fell, it turned into a ball of bright light and gradually merged into the earth. On the originally barren land, green shoots miraculously sprouted, full of vitality.
The villagers cheered and gathered around them, expressing their gratitude, their voices filled with disbelief and deep respect.
"You are the real heroes, you saved our homeland!" The old man held Lin Hao's hand tightly, with tears in his eyes.
"No, you gave us a reason to fight." Lin Hao responded with a smile, scanning every villager, "Remember, as long as there is hope, light will eventually dispel darkness."
Just as the atmosphere reached its peak and they were about to say goodbye, an unusual light suddenly appeared in the distant sky, as if it was some kind of signal, arousing everyone's curiosity and uneasiness.
"What is that?" Xiaojie looked at the sky in confusion, while Xu Mo narrowed his eyes thoughtfully.
Lin Hao looked at the beam of light and had a premonition in his heart: "Anyway, that is our next goal. Friends, get ready to set off again, our journey is far from over."
"Yes, new challenges are waiting for us." Su Meier nodded, her face showing both expectation and determination, "As long as we are together, there is nothing we can't overcome."
Just when they were packing up and preparing to embark on a new journey, a young man squeezed out of the crowd. He was holding a stone carved with ancient patterns in his hand. He looked a little nervous but excited. "Please wait a moment, elementalists, this stone was left to me by my grandfather. He said that if one day, four warriors can defeat the monster, this stone must be handed over to them." He said as he handed it over. Stone.
Lin Hao took it and looked at the lines on the stone carefully. They seemed to be telling some ancient prophecy. "This...this is...", his voice trembled slightly with surprise, "This is a map leading to ancient ruins. It is said that there is a more powerful force against the shadow hidden there."
When the villagers heard this, they all looked at him in shock and awe, and murmured one after another. A young mother hugged her child tightly, with hope shining in her eyes: "The legendary relic really exists! Our world may be saved!"
Xiaojie patted the young man on the shoulder, his smile full of encouragement: "Your grandfather has such a good vision. We will definitely make good use of this map to uncover all the secrets and protect this continent."
Just as they were about to follow the map's guidance, an old woman suddenly stepped forward, holding a bouquet of strange flowers in her hands, which were the luminous flowers that Su Mei'er had touched before. "Take it with you," she said in a hoarse but warm voice, "it will guide you and give you light in the darkest times."
Su Meier gratefully took the bouquet, sniffed its fragrance, and felt an inexplicable sense of strength and peace in her heart. She smiled tenderly at the old woman: "Thank you, we will take your blessings to light the way forward."
The four of them set out on the journey again, and their figures gradually faded away until they disappeared from everyone's sight. The old man in the tavern stood at the entrance of the village, watching their departure, his eyes full of emotion and expectation: "May the light lead you, children. The future of this world depends on you."
After they left, that strange light in the sky still shined, as if it was a silent call to the braves. And in the distance, on the unknown journey, what kind of trials and secrets are waiting for them?
"No matter what is waiting for us ahead, we will overcome it one by one until we find all the answers." Lin Hao's firm words rang out in the team, echoing under the gradually darkening sky.
Su Meier softly agreed: "Yes, because we are the elemental messengers, those who dare to dream and explore the unknown."
As their conversation ended, night fell completely. Although the road ahead was long and unknown, their hearts were filled with unprecedented courage and determination, and they continued to move forward toward the unknown light.
"Next, let's take a look at the secret hidden behind that signal." Xu Mo muttered, his eyes passing through the night and casting into the unknown territory in the distance.
"Yes, we are ready." Xiaojie said excitedly, tightening the weapon in his hand, his eyes shining with the desire for adventure.
"Let's go, friends." Lin Hao raised the ancient map in his hand, and the wind rolled up the corners of his clothes, reflecting their resolute faces. Their figures were elongated by the setting sun, and every step was filled with determination. Passing through a dense jungle, they came to a hidden valley. The air here was filled with a strange energy, causing the four of them to stop involuntarily. In the center of the valley, an ancient and huge stone gate stood quietly. The gate was engraved with simple patterns similar to those on the map, which seemed to echo the map in their hands. (End of chapter)