Chapter 874 Scale
Aiden silently picked up a monster scale on the ground, his eyes flashing with determination: "It's time to reveal all the secrets, for the sake of light and for the sake of those innocent lives."
Under the setting sun, the silhouettes of the three people were stretched out. Their story has just begun. And the mysterious old man was also witnessing silently, as if waiting for the moment when they grew up enough to face greater challenges.
Just as everyone was immersed in the joy of victory, a burst of rapid footsteps interrupted the tranquility. A young man ran over panting. His face was pale and his eyes were full of fear: "It's not good, the villagers The old people... were all... kidnapped!"
The crowd was suddenly in an uproar, and panic and anger spread quickly. Xiaoya quickly walked up to the young man with a calm but firm tone: "Calm down and tell us what happened. How could you be kidnapped?"
The young man took a breath and calmed down, and said intermittently: "Just now, several black shadows suddenly appeared on the horizon. They rushed into the village very fast. Before we could react, they took away several old people..."
Lin Feng held the hilt of the sword tightly, his eyes like an eagle: "Dark forces, this is a blatant provocation." He looked at Aiden and Xiaoya, "We must act immediately and we cannot let them harm any innocent person. "
Xiaoya nodded, and then said to the crowd around her: "Please go home first, lock the doors and windows, and stay vigilant. We will bring the old people back safely." Her voice was firm and steady. Powerful, giving the crowd a sense of comfort.
In a gloomy cave deep in the dense forest outside the town, several abducted old people were imprisoned in a cage made of black magic. Surrounded by whispering shadows, they twisted in the air with an unsettling sneer.
"You old bones are quite tough." A deep voice sounded in the darkness, and then, a figure in a black cloak slowly walked out of the shadows, his eyes flashing evilly in the darkness. "However, you will soon become the key to our strength."
An old man straightened his back. Although his trembling voice revealed fear, he still maintained his tenacity: "You evil guys, the light will never succumb to the darkness."
The mysterious old man quietly disappeared without knowing when. Appearing silently next to Lin Feng and the others, he narrowed his eyes, looked in the direction of the dense forest in the distance, and said softly: "It seems that this is the greater threat I predicted."
" What's the plan?" Aiden asked, his eyes shining with determination to fight.
"Rescue the old man and destroy their conspiracy." Lin Feng replied concisely and forcefully. He already had a rough outline of the plan.
"However, we need more information. Blind actions will only make the situation worse." Xiaoya reminded that her mind can always stay calm at critical moments.
The mysterious old man smiled slightly and took out a shimmering crystal ball from his arms: "This can help us find their exact location, but it is full of dangers. Are you ready?"
"We have no choice." Lin Feng clenched his sword tightly, his eyes firm.
Under the guidance of the crystal ball, the four people passed through many dangers and arrived at the gloomy cave. Lin Feng approached the cage cautiously, while Xiaoya prepared arrows in the dark, and Aiden and the mysterious old man watched the surroundings vigilantly to prevent surprise attacks.
Just as they were preparing to take action, an old man's voice sounded in the darkness: "Children, don't act rashly, this place is full of traps."
The four of them were shocked. It turned out that the old man was not there. They have not completely lost the power of resistance, and they are using an ancient language to communicate with some kind of power in the shadows.
"We don't have much time, we must act now." Lin Feng whispered, and he decided to use the old man's cover to launch a surprise attack.
Just as they were about to take action, a sneer came from the depths of the cave: "Oh? You are so brave, but courage cannot save your relatives."
A figure walked out slowly, he His body was wrapped in black mist, which looked extremely terrifying. This is a powerful enemy they have never encountered before.
"What do you want?" Lin Feng asked, trying to delay time and looking for an opportunity to counterattack.
A cruel smile appeared on the corner of the enemy's mouth: "It's very simple, what I want is all the light in this world, and I want darkness to cover every corner."
"Your dream is destined to be shattered." Xiaoya's arrows are full and ready to be fired at any time.
The battle is about to break out, with light and shadow intertwining in the cave, and every confrontation stirs up harsh sounds. Just as the battle was reaching a stalemate, the mysterious old man suddenly raised his wooden staff and whispered a spell. A strange power surged out from the tip of the staff to fight against the enemy's black mist.
"This is...ancient light magic?" An old man recognized this long-lost magic, and a glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes.
With the blessing of this power, Lin Feng and Aiden's offensive became even more fierce. Finally, with a precise cooperation, Lin Feng's sword broke through the enemy's defense and penetrated deeply into his chest.
The enemy fell to the ground with a crash, and the surrounding darkness dissipated. The chains of the cage were loosened and the old men were freed.
When they helped the old people out of the cave, they were still greeted by the warm sunshine. The people in the town cheered and welcomed the heroes' return. But Lin Feng, Xiaoya and Aiden know that this is only temporary peace, and the threat of dark forces still exists.
"Thank you, children." An old man said gratefully, with tears in his eyes.
"You're welcome, it's our responsibility to protect you." Xiaoya responded with a smile.
The mysterious old man stood aside, watching all this, and said lightly: "The real battle has just begun, but we have already found the light of hope."
As night falls, Everyone gathered around the bonfire and talked about today's victory, but everyone had a common thought in their hearts: How to completely eliminate the darkness and protect this hard-won peace?
Aiden raised the monster scales in his hand and looked at Lin Feng and Xiaoya: "This is not just a trophy, it is a clue, a clue that leads us deep into the darkness."
Lin Feng and Xiaoya looked at each other and smiled. There is the same determination and courage in his eyes.
“No matter how deep the darkness is, we will illuminate it.” Lin Feng said firmly, while Xiaoya added softly: “Because the struggle between light and darkness will never end until the last moment. The light went out. "
The mysterious old man was silent by the campfire, with a complicated light shining in his eyes, as if he was thinking about some important decision. "Then, next..." Before Lin Feng finished speaking, the mysterious old man stood up, looked at the distant starry sky, and whispered: "The next stop, we will go to the forbidden place - Shadow Moon Valley, where darkness is hidden. The deepest secret is also the key to our complete victory over darkness."
After the words of the mysterious old man fell, there was silence all around. Only the crackling of the bonfire reflected on everyone's faces full of expectation and anxiety.
"Shadow Moon Valley?" Xiaoya repeated this strange and frightening name, frowning slightly, "It is said that it has been a forbidden land since ancient times, and the legend is full of unknowns and dangers."
< br>"That's right." The old man's tone became serious, "The balance between light and darkness has reached its ultimate expression there. If we want to completely defeat the dark forces, we must uncover the secrets of Shadowmoon Valley."< br>
“But what is hidden there?” Aiden asked, with both curiosity and worry in his eyes.
"The ancient legend mentioned that there is a sacred object hidden in Shadowmoon Valley, which can strengthen the power of light and is the key to our fight against darkness." The old man explained slowly, with a deep look, "But the way to get it is It is full of trials and requires extraordinary courage and wisdom.”
The crowd began to talk, some were amazed, some were worried, and most were afraid of the unknown. At this time, a young town citizen stood up with a trembling voice: "That place sounds too scary. Are you sure you want to go?"
"We have no choice." Lin Feng replied firmly, his eyes Scanning everyone, "In order to protect our homeland and for all innocent lives, we must face our fears and look for that glimmer of light."
"Well said!" A loud voice sounded, reminding everyone before The old man who was careful of the trap said, "Young people, your determination gives us hope. Although we are old, we will use our wisdom and experience to help you on your journey."
"Thank you. "Xiaoya said gratefully, the light in her eyes became more determined, "We will move forward bravely with everyone's hope."
With the decision made, in the following days, Lin Feng, Xiaoya and Aiden began intense preparations under the guidance of the old man. Not only did they strengthen their physical and skill training, they also delved into ancient documents about Shadowmoon Valley, trying to find clues that might help them.
Finally, the time to set off came, and the entire town gathered at the entrance of the village to see the three warriors off. Xiaoya looked around and said gratefully: "Let's set out, for the sake of the light, for the future."
Lin Feng nodded, holding the sword in his hand, with determination flashing in his eyes: "We will definitely come back with news of victory."< br>
Aiden held the monster scale tightly and whispered to himself: "In the darkness, we are the light."
The mysterious old man stood aside, looking through the crowd, seeming to Say a final farewell to every town citizen. He whispered: "Take care, may the light guide your path."
The three of them embarked on the journey to Shadowmoon Valley. The scenery along the way gradually became desolate and strange, and the air was filled with an ominous atmosphere. . Along the way, they encountered all kinds of strange creatures and experienced countless tests. But every time, they relied on each other's tacit understanding and bravery to avoid danger.
One night, when they were resting in an abandoned temple, an old voice sounded in the night: "Travelers, why do you want to embark on this road of no return?"
The three of them were alert. Forming a circle, Lin Feng took a step forward, pointing the tip of his sword into the darkness ahead: "Who is there?"
A ragged old man walked out of the darkness, holding what looked like a stick in his hand. An ordinary wooden stick, but there is wisdom that does not belong to this world in his eyes: "I am the watchman on this land and have witnessed the coming and going of countless warriors."
"We are going to Shadow Moon. Gu is looking for holy objects to fight against the darkness. "Xiaoya said bluntly.
The old man sighed: "That is an extremely dangerous road, and even I have never dared to go deep. But if you are really for the light, I can give you something."
As he spoke, the old man handed them a yellowed map and an ancient jade pendant: "The map marks some key landmarks and traps, and the jade pendant is the key to an ancient mechanism. Remember, what really determines the outcome of the journey is , is your belief.”
Taking the items, the three bowed deeply to express their gratitude. The old man smiled, turned around and disappeared into the night, leaving behind a sentence: "May the light be with you forever."
The journey continues, and every step is full of unknowns and dangers. Finally, on a full moon night, they arrived at the entrance to Shadowmoon Valley. A majestic gate made of obsidian stood in front of them, with obscure runes engraved on the front.
"We're here." Lin Feng stared at the door and took a deep breath, "No matter what is waiting for us inside, we will move forward."
Xiaoya and Aiden looked at each other, They each tightened their weapons and nodded. The three of them walked forward together. Lin Feng took out the ancient jade pendant and gently placed it in an inconspicuous groove on the door.
In an instant, the ground trembled, the door slowly opened, and a soft light came out from the crack in the door, illuminating their faces and shining into everyone's hearts.
"Go in, warriors of light." The mysterious old man's voice suddenly echoed in his mind, with encouragement and expectation.
The three of them stepped into the door, and what greeted them was a brand new world, full of unknowns and challenges, but also full of hope and possibility.
They stepped into a mist-shrouded valley, surrounded by rugged rocks, and each stone seemed to be engraved with ancient secrets. The air is filled with the faint fragrance of flowers, which is completely different from the unknown outside. This place is more like a forgotten fairyland.
"This doesn't look like a dark lair." Aiden whispered, his eyes roving around, looking for any possible threat.
"Beauty often coexists with danger." Xiaoya reminded, never putting down the bow and arrow in her hand, and always keeping vigilant.
Lin Feng nodded, looked around, and found that the plants here actually emitted a faint fluorescence, adding a bit of mystery to this dark place. "We must stay alert. According to the old man's map, the holy object should be deep in this valley."
The three of them walked along a winding path, and the scenery along the way changed unpredictable. A gurgling stream, and then a dense jungle. On the way, they encountered several strange creatures that they had never seen before. Although those creatures looked ferocious, they did not attack them. They just peeked from a distance, seemingly curious about these outsiders.
"It seems that everyone here is wary of strange visitors." Lin Feng whispered, he felt an invisible pressure, as if something was secretly observing them.