Alliance: Start Suona, send away the stupid sister Zhou

Chapter 1010 Encouragement
"That's right," Lin Feng nodded in agreement, "Moreover, we also need to teach and encourage more people, so that they believe that they have the power to fight against darkness."

Just as everyone was immersed in the planning and longing for the future journey, a breeze blew by, bringing a strange and mysterious voice, which seemed to whisper in their ears: "Guardians of light, the real test has just begun..."

The three of them suddenly looked up and looked around, but they didn't see any figure. They only felt that the voice seemed to penetrate the space and sounded directly in their hearts.

"Who's there?" Alan gripped the hilt of his sword tightly and looked around vigilantly.

"Don't look for me. I won't show up." The voice was somewhat playful, yet solemn. "I am the guardian and guide of many secrets. You have proven your strength and faith, but the challenges ahead will far exceed your imagination."

"Challenge?" Mia asked doubtfully. "Can you be more specific? We need to know how to prepare."

"Preparation?" The mysterious voice chuckled. "Preparation is not only about forging stronger weapons or practicing deeper magic, but more importantly - understanding. Understanding the nature of light and darkness, understanding why the two must coexist, and... how to find true power in balance."

The old man nodded thoughtfully. His eyes seemed to penetrate the campfire and look into the distant unknown. "You are right. Understanding and comprehension are often the key to victory or defeat. I hope we can find that understanding and face everything that is coming."

"Remember," the voice gradually faded away, but left a profound message, "places where light does not reach have their reasons for existence. Your mission is to find that reason and protect it."

As the words faded, the atmosphere around the campfire became subtle and solemn, and everyone fell into deep thought. Lin Feng gently opened the holy book. Although no new information appeared on the page, he could feel a hidden power flowing between the lines.

"We still have a lot to learn," he finally said, his voice firm. "Whether it's the hidden secrets or the upcoming challenges, we will not back down."

Alan and Mia looked at each other and saw the same determination and courage in each other's eyes. The old man nodded silently, and his eyes, which had experienced many vicissitudes of life, seemed to contain infinite expectations for the future.

"Well then," Alan's voice broke the silence, ending the night talk with a powerful tone, "No matter what the road ahead is, we will face it together. Tomorrow, let's start with the history of this town and uncover the first mystery."

“Countless secrets are hidden beneath the dust of history, waiting to be wiped clean by the right person and to shine again.” The old man said slowly, his eyes seemed to penetrate the curtain of time and look into the distant past.

"Yes, history is always fascinating and full of mysteries." Lin Feng closed the holy book, his eyes flashing with a desire to explore the unknown. "Tomorrow morning, we will go to the village library. Maybe there are key clues hidden there."

"I'm looking forward to it." Mia smiled, her tone full of curiosity and optimism about the future. "Maybe we can meet like-minded friends there."

The night breeze blew away the summer heat and seemed to take away some anxiety and doubts. Although the conversation around the campfire had ended, the villagers had not yet dispersed. They sat around the fire, sharing food and stories, talking about the miracles of the day, and everyone had hopes and dreams for the future.

"I can't imagine that such a miracle could happen in our small village." A middle-aged man exclaimed, his eyes filled with surprise and pride.

"Yeah, I used to think heroes only appeared in storybooks, but I didn't expect there would be three of them around us today." A young man next to him answered, his eyes sparkling with yearning, "I want to become stronger and protect everyone."

"Heroes are not just strong, but more importantly, they have faith and an unyielding spirit," an old lady said earnestly, her words carrying the wisdom of years, "Today, each of us has shown a heroic side."

These conversations drifted into the ears of the four travelers, and they smiled at each other, with warmth flowing in their hearts. This was not only an affirmation of their actions today, but also an encouragement and expectation for their future joint battles.

On the second day, as the first rays of morning light shone on the earth, Lin Feng, Allen, Mia and the old man set out on a journey to explore the history of the town. The library is located in a corner of the town, with a simple appearance and a half-closed door, as if it were a forgotten treasure box of time.

The moment I pushed open the door, a scent of old books hit me in the face. The bookshelves were lined with yellowed books and scrolls. The sunlight filtered through the cracks in the windows, sprinkling on the dusty texts, making them look particularly sacred.

"Here should be what we are looking for." The old man walked slowly towards the deepest row of bookshelves, his fingers lightly brushing over the ancient books, as if looking for some special context.

"Look, the patterns on this book are somewhat similar to the symbols in the holy book." Mia found an ancient book with a strange totem carved on the cover. She took it out carefully, fearing to disturb the sleeping knowledge.

Allen and Lin Feng came closer, and the four of them formed a circle and studied the ancient book carefully. The pages of the book turned gently, and the sedimentation of history seemed to be awakened at this moment, and the information revealed between the words was exciting.

"According to the records above, it seems that in the abandoned castle on the edge of the town, there is a relic that can reveal the mystery of light and darkness." Lin Feng read, his voice trembling slightly with excitement.

"The castle? No one has dared to approach that place since a disaster many years ago." The old man frowned and recalled, as if searching for a long-lost memory. "But in order to better understand our mission, it is worth exploring."

"What are we waiting for? Let's go!" Alan clapped his hands, his eyes determined, and his blood seemed to have been ignited by the spark of adventure.

The four of them left the library and headed towards the castle on the edge of the town. On the way, the villagers watched them leave with curiosity or awe, and talked about them.

"Will they find the answer?" A child tugged at his mother's clothes, his eyes full of curiosity.

"If anyone can do it, it must be them." The mother replied with a smile, her tone full of confidence.

The outline of the castle gradually became clear, and its stone walls were covered with traces of time, exuding a desolate and mysterious atmosphere. The four travelers stood in front of the castle, looking at the heavy door, with waves of unknown and challenge in their hearts.

"No matter what is hidden behind the door, we will face it together." Lin Feng said, and took the lead in pushing open the door to the unknown world.

The creaking sound of the door hinges echoed in the empty castle, as if telling of a thousand years of loneliness and waiting. The sunlight outside the door was cut off in an instant, and they stepped into a world woven by shadows and puzzles. "Welcome to the threshold of truth, guardians of light." A faint voice sounded in the empty hall, as if it came from all directions, and seemed to echo in everyone's heart.

"Who is it? Come out!" Alan drew his sword and looked around, but saw no one. Only the voice echoed in the empty space, mysterious and solemn.

"I am the guardian and witness here. Your exploration has just begun. Are you ready to accept the test?" The voice faded away, but the challenge it left behind was like a seed, taking root in everyone's heart.

"We are ready." Lin Feng, Allen, Mia and the old man responded in unison, their eyes burning with the desire to explore and the indomitable will.

As they go deeper into the castle, an unknown and challenging journey officially begins. They don't know how this exploration will rewrite their destiny, nor do they know what kind of trials and miracles are waiting for them ahead.

But at that moment, the four of them had only one belief in their hearts: as long as there is light in their hearts, the darkness will eventually be dispelled, and they, as messengers of light, will unveil every veil of this world and guard every inch of land illuminated by light.

The four of them walked through the corridors of the castle. The dark walls were covered with rusty weapons and ancient murals, which seemed to tell the glory and tragedy of hundreds of years ago. As they went deeper, a damp and musty smell filled the air, as if reminding them that this was once a forgotten place.

"We must be careful, there may be many dangers here." The old man's voice was low and serious, his eyes fixed on the front, as if he was alert to potential threats.

"I feel a strange aura." Mia suddenly stopped and frowned slightly, as if she was sensing something. "It's like something is watching us."

"Don't worry, we will protect you." Alan said firmly, tightening his sword and looking around.

At this moment, the wall of the castle suddenly shook, and several bricks fell from above, hitting the ground with a loud noise. The four people quickly retreated to avoid the attack of the falling rocks.

"Quick! Run over there!" Lin Feng pointed to an open door, and the four of them rushed over without hesitation. Behind them, the walls of the castle seemed to be constantly collapsing, bringing a suffocating sense of oppression.

They walked through the door and found themselves in a wide underground cave. The stone walls around them were gleaming with a faint blue light, the brilliance of lapis lazuli. Mia's eyes lit up instantly, "This is it! We found it!"

However, just as they were about to approach the glowing lapis lazuli, a low hissing sound came from deep in the cave. The four of them looked at each other, and the feeling of uneasiness in their hearts became stronger.

"Who's there?" Alan asked loudly, sword flashing, looking vigilantly in the direction of the sound.

"How dare you trespass into my territory?" A soft yet majestic voice sounded, followed by a slim woman. Her skin was as translucent as lapis lazuli, her long hair flowed like water, and there was a mysterious light in her eyes.

"Who are you?" Lin Feng couldn't help but ask, his heart full of doubts and curiosity.

"I am the guardian of this place, the daughter of the snake demon." She smiled slightly, revealing her white teeth, and her voice was as sweet as a spring. "You seem to have come here to find the lapis lazuli, but are you ready to face the test?"

"Trial?" Mia frowned. "We have gone through many challenges. We will never back down."

"Very good, your courage is commendable." The beautiful snake demon nodded slightly, with admiration in her eyes. "But you must pass my test first before you can obtain the power of lapis lazuli."

"What is the test?" Alan asked. Although he was a little nervous, he was more excited.

The snake demon beauty gently waved her arms, and pictures suddenly appeared on the stone wall of the cave, showing different trial scenes. "What you need to face is a test of the soul. Only by truly uniting and trusting each other can you find the way to the lapis lazuli."

"We will do our best." Lin Feng said firmly, with the flame of faith burning in his heart.

Following the guidance of the beautiful snake demon, the four were brought into a space where light and shadow intertwined. The surrounding scene changed instantly, and they were drawn into different illusions.

Lin Feng found himself in a forest shrouded in darkness. Low whispers were heard all around him, as if mocking his fragility. "You will never be able to save your friends. They will be swallowed by the darkness." A shadow whispered in his ear.

"I won't give up on them!" Lin Feng roared, his heart full of determination. He closed his eyes and tried to recall the moments with Allen, Mia and the old man. Endless power surged in his heart, and the whispers of darkness gradually dissipated.

At the same time, Mia was trapped in an icy lake, surrounded by endless ice and snow, and loneliness came like a tide. "You can't face these difficulties alone, you are destined to be a weak person." A disembodied voice sounded in her ears.

"I'm not a weakling, I have my friends!" Mia gritted her teeth, trust in Alan and Lin Feng surged in her heart. The ice on the lake began to crack under her persistence, and the sunlight shone through the ice, warming her heart.

The old man was taken into a room full of memories, surrounded by his youth, and the battles and sacrifices he had made were replayed before his eyes. "You are old and can no longer fight." A familiar voice sounded in his ears.

"I am not alone, and I still have faith in my heart." The old man's voice was firm and powerful. His memories turned into a force that broke the shackles of the illusion and brought him back to reality.

Allen was in a fog, surrounded by endless darkness, and seemed to be surrounded by countless enemies. "You can't defeat them, you are doomed to fail." The enemy's mocking voice pierced his heart like a sharp knife.

"I will never fail, I will protect my friends!" Alan roared, the sword flashing, the fog gradually dissipated in his roar, and the light illuminated his way forward again.

(End of this chapter)