Chapter 930 Face
The crowd burst into bursts of applause and encouragement. The old man also nodded slightly, his eyes full of relief and blessings: "You are not only warriors, but also messengers of light. May the light Guide your way."
Embarking on the road to the East Village, the team quickly passed through the forest, and along the way they could see the heartbreaking traces of destruction left by the rampage of the Shadow Beast. Arriving at the edge of the village, the scene in front of me is heart-stopping: countless shadow beasts are wreaking havoc, the villagers are fleeing in all directions, shouts for help and cries are intertwined.
"Let's go!" Zhao Lei gave the order, and the team quickly formed a battle formation and started a fierce battle with the shadow beast. During the battle, Zhao Lei and his companions cooperated tacitly, using their respective abilities to defeat the shadow beasts one by one, while trying their best to protect the villagers from evacuating safely.
Between the battles, Zhao Lei faced off with a huge shadow beast, and the air around him solidified. At this time, among the shocked villagers, an old village chief said tremblingly: "I have never seen so many shadow beasts. Is this... what is this a sign?"
Lin Feng wiped the sweat from his forehead and said solemnly: "I'm afraid this is not an accident. We must find the manipulator behind the scenes." Zhao Lei nodded in agreement, already thinking about it.
As the battle came to an end, the shadow beasts were gradually wiped out, and the village was saved. At this time, Lin Feng discovered a black stone with an evil aura in a ruins, and an ominous premonition surged in his heart. "It seems that all this did not happen naturally. This black stone may be a clue."
Back in the center of the village, Zhao Lei assured the villagers: "We will find out all this and will never let darkness happen again. Threatening your safety." Everyone responded with grateful looks, and many young people expressed their willingness to join them to protect their homeland.
At this moment, Selin sensed a subtle energy fluctuation from the black stone. After pondering for a moment, he said to Zhao Lei: "The power behind this is far more complicated than we imagined. We need to find something more There are many clues. The hidden caves in the eastern mountains may contain the information we need."
Zhao Lei looked around, looking at every expectant face, and nodded resolutely: "Then, let's go. That mysterious cave reveals the truth behind the darkness and brings more light to the world."
As the sun set, the team embarked on an unknown journey to the hidden cave as the villagers watched. Along the way, the occasional birdsong and wind sounds from the mountains and forests seemed to see them off, and an indescribable force quietly gathered among the team.
“This journey feels different from the past.” Li Qianqian, who was walking at the front of the team, said softly, her eyes full of determination and curiosity.
"Well, it seems that the darkness is no longer simply hiding in the dark." Zhao Lei held the hilt of the sword tightly, with both expectations and worries in his heart, "But no matter what lies ahead, we will face it. ”
As night fell, the team stayed in a small village. The villagers were surprised and awed by the arrival of the Light Messenger. Everyone sat around the campfire, and Selin slowly told the ancient legend about the mysterious cave and the secrets it might contain.
"It is said that the cave was once the training ground of an ancient light mage. It not only hides powerful light magic, but also seals some ancient and dangerous knowledge." Selin's words aroused everyone's attention. Interested, even the children in the village were fascinated, with a yearning for adventure shining in their eyes.
"Then don't we become warriors who discover ancient treasures?" Lin Feng said half-jokingly, but the seriousness in his tone cannot be ignored.
"If there is a treasure, I hope it is a way to defeat the darkness." Zhou Lili interjected, her eyes extremely determined, "Compared with gold and silver treasures, I am more eager to find the power to protect this land."< br>
It was late at night and everything was silent. Only the team’s camp was brightly lit and discussions were going on. Suddenly, a strange figure quietly appeared at the edge of the camp. He was a traveler wearing a cloak and his face covered.
"Excuse me, are you the legendary messengers of light?" The traveler lowered his voice with urgency.
Zhao Lei stood up alertly, but remained polite: "We are, what's the matter?"
The traveler took a few steps closer, his voice still low: "I come from the east, and my hometown has also been invaded by dark creatures. I learned during my escape that all these disasters are connected to one name - 'Lord of the Shadow Realm'." He It seems to be looking for something, using dark power as a lure, trying to awaken some ancient existence."
Hearing this, the team members exchanged nervous looks with each other. Li Qianqian spoke first: "'Lord of the Shadow Realm'? That doesn't sound good."
"Indeed," the traveler continued, "I followed the clues and headed west, hoping to find someone who could stop him." Until I heard about the Light Messenger, I decided to come to you."
Selin thought for a moment and said to the traveler: "The news you brought is very important. We are planning to explore the cave that may contain clues. , Maybe that is the key to our fight against the 'Lord of Shadows'."
"I will join you, and I am willing to do anything to liberate my homeland." The traveler's words were full of determination.
Early the next morning, the team added new members and headed towards the eastern mountains. On the way, they met many small towns that were invaded by darkness. Everywhere they went, they tried their best to help the residents resist the darkness and collected clues that might point to the 'Lord of the Shadow Realm'.
Finally, after several days of trekking, they arrived at the foot of the mountain range that was said to hide ancient secrets. Looking at the deep cave entrance in front of them, everyone took a deep breath in unison, feeling both fear of the unknown and excitement that the truth was about to be revealed.
"Get ready, friends, the road to light is often full of thorns." Zhao Lei's voice echoed in the cave, and the team followed him, step by step into the unknown abyss.
At this moment, a long and strange echo suddenly came from the cave, as if it was some kind of ancient call, which made everyone's hearts tremble. Lin Feng turned his head and whispered to the travelers beside him: "It seems that our 'guests' are already waiting for us."
"No matter what greets us, as long as the light is still there, there will be no darkness." Escape." Selin's words were like a declaration and a comfort, leading the team deeper into the cave and bravely moving forward towards the unknown destiny.
"Yes, the light will never die, and we will never retreat." The traveler responded in a low voice, and the figure under the cloak looked more determined.
As the team went deep into the cave, only the torches they carried illuminated the way in the dark environment. Strange lights occasionally reflected on the rock walls, adding a bit of mystery. The air was filled with an ancient and dry smell, and the echo of every step echoed in the cave for a long time, as if even time had been stretched.
"There is... an uneasy feeling here." Zhou Lili said softly, her hand unconsciously clenched the staff, and she observed her surroundings vigilantly.
"Uneasiness is inevitable," Lin Feng chuckled, trying to ease the atmosphere. "After all, we are digging for thousands of years of secrets, and what we are uncovering may be historical scars." During the conversation, they came to a place In the center of the spacious stone room, there is a seemingly ancient stone platform. The stone platform is carved with complex patterns, and the light is faintly floating in it, making it look extremely extraordinary. Selin stepped forward and studied the patterns carefully.
"These symbols... I have seen them in ancient books. They represent seals and protection." Selin said with a bit of shock in his tone, "This stone platform is probably the core of the magic circle left by the Mage of Light."< br>
While they were discussing around the stone platform, a low roar suddenly sounded in the stone room, the ground trembled slightly, the torches on the rock wall swayed, and the light and shadow intertwined, reflecting incredible scenes. picture.
“Look over there!” Li Qianqian pointed to the side of the stone chamber. On the originally empty wall, a huge mural was slowly revealed, depicting an unparalleled battle - Guangming In the duel with darkness, both sides are evenly matched. The wings of light and the shadow beast circle and fight in the sky. The scene is spectacular and shocking.
"Is this... is this the decisive battle in ancient legends?" The traveler exclaimed in a low voice, his eyes full of yearning for that epic history.
“It’s not just history,” Zhao Lei said solemnly, “This may be a warning, telling us the purpose of the ‘Lord of the Shadow Realm’ and the challenges we have to face.”
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At the end of the mural, a bright light penetrates the darkness and illuminates the entire painting, seeming to herald the final victory of light. But the source of this light is hidden in vague brushstrokes and remains unclear.
"The secret of victory may be hidden deeper in this cave." Lin Feng's eyes flickered, as if he couldn't wait to uncover all the mysteries.
Just as the team was preparing to explore in depth, an old and solemn voice suddenly echoed in the stone room, shocking everyone: "Courage is commendable, seekers of light, but are you ready? Facing the weight of the truth?”
Everyone looked around, but there was no one speaking. The voice sounded again, this time clearer, as if coming from under the stone platform: "I am the guardian spirit of this cave and the last guard of the ancient light mage. I can give you the answer you ask for, but at a price It will follow."
"The price?" Zhao Lei stepped forward with a firm gaze, "For the sake of light and this world, we are willing to bear any price."
The guardian spirit seemed to be satisfied with Zhao Lei's answer. The stone platform in the center of the stone room began to rotate slowly, revealing a slightly opened door below, and a light overflowed from it, guiding them forward.
"Remember, the truth is often accompanied by sacrifice, and true light is not without shadows, but can be reborn from the shadows." The voice of the guardian spirit gradually faded away, leaving endless contemplation.
Zhao Lei led the team and stepped into the unknown world behind the door without hesitation. The light gradually increased, and they found themselves in a vast and bright hall. The surrounding walls were inlaid with various gems, reflecting soft light and illuminating the entire space. In the center of the hall, a huge ancient book lay quietly on a stone base. The cover was engraved with complex runes, revealing a faint fluctuation of power.
"It seems that the answer we have been looking for is hidden here." Zhou Lili walked towards the ancient book, her eyes full of awe and curiosity.
Just when she was about to reach out and touch it, the pages of the book opened automatically, and a gentle but powerful voice echoed in their minds: "Welcome, heirs of light. I am the descendant of the ancient light mage. Will, I will reveal to you the true face of the 'Lord of Shadows' and how to fight against him."
The team members looked at each other, each waiting with bated breath for the next revelation.
“The ‘Lord of the Shadow Realm’ was my former apprentice. His mind was corrupted by the desire for power, and he tried to release the sealed ancient evil to control the shadows of the world. In order to stop him, I sacrificed myself and sealed the key to that terrifying existence, but my power can no longer maintain this seal forever."
Li Qianqian asked eagerly: "Then what can we do to completely stop it. Him? "
"The key to unblocking is hidden in the four holy places where light and darkness meet. Each holy place hides an artifact. Collecting them together can permanently seal the road to darkness. However, each holy land has corresponding trials and guardian beasts. You must show wisdom and courage to obtain these artifacts."
Lin Feng clenched his fists and said firmly: "No matter how difficult it is, We will all find these holy places and complete the trial.”
At this time, the hall suddenly shook, and a stone slab rose from the ground. On it was a shining badge, which was obviously a token to guide them to the first holy place.
The traveler picked up the badge and felt the power contained in it: "We have no time to waste, where is the first stop?"
Flip through a few pages of the ancient book and reveal a map, pointing to Frozen mountains in the north: "There, the ice-covered temple is waiting for your arrival. Remember, you are not only here to save the world, but also for those who live in fear."
Team Packing Pack your bags and start the journey again. When leaving the cave, they paid deep respect to the guardian spirit and promised to complete their mission. The sun shines on them again. Although the road ahead is full of obstacles, they have light in their hearts and are fearless.
The villagers gathered at the entrance of the village, watching their leaving figures, and started talking one after another.
"Look, they are real heroes. They are not afraid of hardships and dangers for us." A woman sighed.
“May the light guide their path.” An old man prayed with his hands clasped together, his eyes full of hope.
“I want to help them too!” A young child held his father’s hand tightly with longing in his eyes.
The father patted the child's head and said with a smile: "One day, when you are strong enough, you can also become a member of the guardian of the light."
The north wind is howling, the ice and snow are flying, The team members followed the map shown in the ancient book, passed through the severe cold, and finally arrived at the temple area covered by eternal winter snow. Here, the air seems to be frozen, the cold is biting, and you can feel the contraction of your lungs with every breath you take.