Chapter 878 Crisis
“It is true.” Aiden nodded in agreement, “And if the Book of Heaven is as magical as the legend says, it may be able to guide us to discover the true intention behind this incident.”
< br>After many twists and turns, when the three of them stood at the entrance of Moon Shadow Valley, they were all shocked by the sight before them. Under the moonlight, the valley is filled with mist, and the rocks glow with a strange light, as if every stone is telling an ancient secret.
"Is this the Moon Shadow Valley? It feels like everything here is flowing and yet still." Lin Feng whispered.
"The natural magic here is very powerful, we must be careful." Xiaoya looked around vigilantly, her arrow already on the string, ready to deal with emergencies at any time.
Soon after entering the valley, they encountered their first test - a seemingly calm but dangerous water area. Under the water, countless phantoms swim, and if you are not careful, you will fall into an endless illusion.
"This water seems to be affected by some kind of magic, making it difficult for ordinary objects to cross." Aiden opened the book of wisdom and looked for a solution.
"Let me try." Lin Feng stepped forward and inserted the sword of light into the water. Where the sword tip touched, the water surface slowly parted, forming a passage.
"Good opportunity, go quickly!" Xiaoya urged, and the three of them quickly passed through the water, their backs restored to the original state, as if the miracle just now had never happened.
After a series of challenges, including solving ancient puzzles and fighting phantom creatures, they finally came to a secret cave. The inner wall of the cave was covered with ancient words and symbols. In the center There is an ancient book that exudes soft light - the Book of Heaven.
"We found it." Lin Feng said softly, and the three of them looked at each other and smiled. The hardships along the way seemed to be worth it at this moment.
While Aiden was carefully flipping through the Book of Heaven, looking for the answers they needed, a dazzling light suddenly emitted from the book, enveloping them. The light dissipated, and the three of them were surprised to find that they seemed to have some mysterious connection with the Book of Heaven.
"It...it's communicating with us." Xiaoya's voice was filled with disbelief.
"Yes, it is not only a book, but also a treasure house of knowledge and wisdom." Aiden's eyes lit up, and he could feel unprecedented knowledge pouring into his mind.
"Our time is limited and we must find a way to fight against the dark force as soon as possible." Lin Feng reminded, their expressions were serious and focused.
Under the guidance of the Book of Heaven, the three learned a crucial clue - the real enemy was hidden in the historical shadows of the Kingdom of Light. It was an ancient sect that had long been forgotten. They attempted to use dark magic to usurp the queen's power. Power, control over the entire kingdom.
"We must act before them and expose their true colors." Aiden said firmly.
"But how to determine who is the real friend and who is the potential enemy?" Xiaoya frowned, this problem is complicated and difficult.
"The Book of Heaven tells us that the truth is hidden at the intersection of light and darkness." Lin Feng thought thoughtfully, "Maybe the answer lies in a place we are familiar with."
"Then let's split up. Action," Lin Feng suggested, "Aiden, use your wisdom and knowledge of the Book of Heaven to find clues and characteristics of the ancient sect from historical documents. Xiaoya, your sensitivity and connection with nature allow us to stay in the Kingdom of Light. Almost omniscient, you are responsible for monitoring every little movement in the city and paying attention to any words and deeds related to the ancient sect. As for me, I will stay with the queen to ensure her safety and investigate from the inside."
"Okay, but we must keep communication open. If anything is discovered, notify the other party immediately." Xiaoya nodded in agreement, determination flashing in her eyes.
They quickly dispersed and each followed their plan. Aiden was deep in the royal library, surrounded by layers of ancient books. The occasional sound of turning books intertwined with his low self-talk to form a unique melody. A librarian who walked in accidentally saw Aiden's focused look and couldn't help but sigh: "What a rare scholar. His focused look makes it seem like he is the only one left in the world with books."
Xiaoya is like a ghost, traveling through markets, taverns, and even the dark corners of the palace. She works with a wise owl to gather intelligence by communicating in a language only they understand. After Xiaoya left, a street vendor muttered to the people next to him: "That girl is not simple, her eyes seem to be able to see through the clouds and see the back of the moon."
Lin Feng looked even more impressive in the palace. Alert, his presence made the surrounding guards feel reassured, and at the same time they couldn't help but feel a little more respectful. A guard said to his companions during the changing of the guard: "Following Captain Lin always gives people an inexplicable sense of security, as if as long as he is here, the walls of the Kingdom of Light will never collapse."
A few. Days passed and the trio reunited, each with an important discovery. Aiden unearthed the iconic code of the ancient sect through the prompts from the Book of Heaven; Xiaoya learned about a mysterious gathering through her news network; Lin Feng noticed several seemingly mysterious events from the subtle changes inside the palace. Loyal officials actually hide ulterior secrets.
"The party is tonight. The location is an abandoned old church, located on the outskirts of the city." Xiaoya reported the latest information.
"Very good, that's a good time for us to take action." Lin Feng's eyes flashed with a fierce look, "We not only want to expose them, but also catch them all."
" However, direct action is too dangerous," Aiden reminded. "Since they have been hiding for so long, they must have laid many traps."
"That's why we have to act smarter," Lin Feng smiled. Cunning flashed in his eyes, "Remember the changing forest we passed through? We can create the same illusion to lure them into the trap."
"Use wisdom to defeat strength, I like this plan. "Xiaoya nodded in agreement, playing with a small seed in her hand, which was the natural medium she planned to use to activate the illusion.
As night falls, a gust of wind blows outside the abandoned church, bringing an ominous atmosphere. The three of them hid in the darkness and waited. As the party members appeared one after another, Aiden recited the spell in a low voice, and the seeds in Xiaoya's hand fell to the ground and took root, growing rapidly. The illusion spread like mist, covering the entire area.
"What is... going on?" A sect member wearing a robe panicked, and the surrounding environment became distorted, with reality and illusion intertwined.
"You finally showed up." Lin Feng's voice sounded in the illusion, and with the shining of the sword of light, he appeared from the void, and the surrounding scene returned to normal little by little under the light of his sword.
In the chaos, Xiaoya shot arrows accurately, blocking the retreat of the sect members, while Aiden used the light released from the Book of Wisdom to illuminate every hidden corner. "We are the guardians of the Kingdom of Light. Your conspiracy ends here." After Lin Feng's words fell, the surroundings suddenly became quiet. All the members of the sect were surrounded in the center, their faces full of shock and despair.
During this tense confrontation, Aiden opened the Book of Heaven, and a line of words emerged from its light, which seemed to be a perfect commentary on the current scene: "The reason why light is powerful is that it dares to shine into every corner of darkness."
"Good job, we did it." An imperceptible smile appeared on Xiaoya's lips. She put away her bow and arrows and scanned the captured sect members to make sure that none of them slipped through the net.
Lin Feng nodded, and the sword of light was sheathed. His voice was calm but full of power: "Next, it is time to bring these shadows to the light and let the truth be revealed to the world."
< br>"But before that, we should probably deal with this first..." Aiden gently closed the book of wisdom and pointed not far away, where there was a figure slowly walking out of the chaos, which was different from other panics. A member of the sect, this person seemed particularly calm, even with a sarcastic smile.
"I am Astra, and your so-called 'conspiracy' is far deeper than you think." The man's words revealed confidence and provocation, and his appearance made the atmosphere here once again Get nervous.
"Oh? He seems to be a tough guy." Xiaoya narrowed her eyes and unconsciously touched her quiver with her fingers.
"Astra, no matter how careful your plan is, today is the end of it." Lin Feng took a step forward, and the brilliance of the Sword of Light shined again, illuminating his face. An unquestionable determination.
Just as the atmosphere was tense, a passing traveler accidentally witnessed all this. He stopped and opened his mouth into an "O" shape. "Oh my God, is this a movie? I can't believe these people are real heroes!"
"Heroes? Humph, you mortals will only be confused by appearances." Astra He sneered disdainfully, but his body was surrounded by Lin Feng and Xiaoya vigilantly, and he could not leave easily.
“Bring him back to the palace and let the queen and her advisors decide.” Aiden suggested calmly. His eyes seemed to have penetrated Astra and saw the more complicated behind this battle. chess game.
As Astra was escorted away, chatter among the crowd broke out.
"They are really powerful. They have taken care of all those people wearing strange robes." A woman holding a child admired, her eyes full of admiration.
"Yes, especially the warrior who wields the sword, he is like a hero coming out of ancient books." A young man next to him agreed, with a glimmer of envy in his eyes.
At this time, in the night, a gorgeously dressed and graceful woman slowly walked towards Lin Feng. Her smile was both charming and mysterious. "What a wonderful night, warriors. I am Leah, and I would like to invite you three heroes to dinner to express my respect for your heroic actions."
Lin Feng was slightly surprised and turned to talk to Aiden and Xiaoya exchanged glances, and both of them showed playful smiles. Clearly, such an invitation was an unexpected sideshow to their evening.
"Miss Leah, thank you for your invitation, but before agreeing, we need to ensure that everything has been properly handled." Lin Feng responded politely, showing his sense of responsibility as a leader.
"Of course, everything will be arranged properly. After all, the heroes' rest and celebration are equally important." Leia smiled even more charmingly, with a hint of irresistible charm in her tone.
Aiden coughed lightly and said jokingly: "Well, it seems that we have no reason to refuse the kindness of a beautiful lady, but please allow us to tidy it up a little. After all, after the battle, we don't want to be too embarrassed. "
Xiaoya also joined in, her smile hidden with slyness: "Yes, at least let us look worthy of the title of hero, right?"
In the eyes of everyone, the three warriors left with the mysterious woman, leaving behind a series of curious and envious glances. Their backs stretched out in the moonlight, indicating that after this adventure, a new story was about to begin.
"So, Miss Leah, do you have any special arrangements for this dinner?" Lin Feng asked casually, feeling vaguely in his heart that this invitation might be more than just a thank you.
"Oh, that will be a surprise." Leia turned back, with deep meaning in her smile, "But before that, I hope you can be ready to face any challenge, because in the Kingdom of Light, even The most ordinary night may also hide unexpected secrets."
"Secret?" Xiaoya raised her eyebrows, her eyes were both curious and wary. Years of experience have made her always cautious about the unknown. Highly sensitive, "Sounds interesting, we'll wait and see."
Aiden looked thoughtful, holding the book of wisdom close to his chest, as if he was ready to record every detail that this dinner might reveal. . "Every secret has its value, Miss Leia. We look forward to your revelation, and we are also ready to reveal more about the ancient sect."
As the night grew darker, the group stepped into The palace-style restaurant where Leah leads the way is luxuriously and mysteriously decorated, and there seems to be an untelling story hidden under every tablecloth. There were few guests, but each one was an important figure in the Kingdom of Light. Their eyes converged as the three heroes entered.
When an old noble saw them, he whispered to the young man beside him: "Look, those are the warriors who defeated the dark forces in recent rumors. Our kingdom is really lucky to have such people."
The young man's eyes widened, and his awe was palpable: "I really hope I can contribute to the country like them."
On the dining table, there were a dazzling array of delicacies, but the atmosphere But she was slightly nervous because of the secret that Leah had not yet revealed. She raised her glass elegantly, and the crisp ringtone broke the silence, "Everyone, tonight we are not only celebrating the victory of the heroes, but also an important revelation. Just as light and shadow are forever intertwined, our country is also facing a crisis that must be faced. "
When everyone heard this, they all paid attention, and Lin Feng, Xiaoya, and Aiden looked solemn. They realized that this so-called "revelation" might stir things up again. Storm.
Leah continued: "Recently, I obtained an ancient map, which points to a forgotten dungeon, where it is said to contain artifacts that can completely destroy the power of dark magic."