Alliance: Start Suona, send away the stupid sister Zhou

Chapter 917 Spell
As the spell was completed, the light on the surface of the boulder suddenly became brighter, and then with a loud bang, the stone shattered, revealing a shining treasure box inlaid with strange gems, which was part of the "Key of Time" they had been looking for.

"Hurry! We have to get out of here!" Zhou Lili reminded hurriedly, because not far from them, the ghost warriors who were originally fighting suddenly lost their target and were swarming towards the location of the treasure box.

The five people quickly gathered together, protecting the treasure box as they retreated. However, behind them, an even larger black shadow was slowly rising. It was the collection of all the dead souls, an ancient and powerful being.

"There is no time to hesitate, we must use the power of the treasure box immediately!" Lin Feng shouted, he felt unprecedented pressure.

At the critical moment, Zhao Lei inserted the key in his hand into the treasure box without hesitation. In an instant, a dazzling light burst out, forming a huge light shield that surrounded them. The black shadow rushed frantically outside the light shield, but could not penetrate it.

The light gradually faded, and when the five people opened their eyes again, they found themselves at a safe distance, and the terrifying black shadow had disappeared without a trace.

"It seems that the 'Key of Time' does possess power that we cannot imagine." Li Qianqian took a breath, with surprise and a little worry in her eyes.

"But this is just the beginning," Zhao Lei put away the treasure box with a determined look, "More challenges and bigger secrets are waiting for us to reveal."

"Yes, we opened a door to destiny, but we also awakened a sleeping giant." Lin Feng looked thoughtfully at the still peaceful world in the distance, but his heart was already in turmoil.

At this time, an old man passing by stopped and his eyes penetrated through the years, as if he saw the weight of the five people. "Young people, the path you are walking is more magnificent than any legend. Remember, every time you solve a secret, it is equivalent to touching a string of the world. Are you ready to face the storm that may follow?"

Li Wenjing stepped forward, smiling with unshakable determination: "Old sir, be it a storm or a huge wave, once the five of us have made up our minds, we will move forward fearlessly. Because we believe that there is always light after the storm."

The old man nodded and said something meaningful: "Then you must be careful. The legendary door of destiny not only leads to unknown treasures, but also to the abyss of the soul. Keep your heart pure and don't let greed and fear devour your will."

The conversation echoed in the air, and the five people smiled at each other. The trust and determination in each other's eyes were enough to defeat any doubts from the outside world. They knew that the real challenge was still to come, and their curiosity and passion for exploring the unknown were driving them to move forward.

Zhou Lili gently stroked the ancient book in her hand, and the light of wisdom danced between her fingers, as if communicating with her silently: "Every book, every fragment of knowledge, is a bridge to the truth. I believe that the 'Key of Time' will lead us to understand more."

Li Qianqian's gaze drifted into the distance, with a desire and yearning for the unknown: "I look forward to uncovering the deepest secrets of the world. No matter what they are, they will be the highest reward for our courage."

Just as the atmosphere became solemn and full of hope, a lively voice interrupted the tranquility: "Hey, don't just chat, where should we go to find the remaining key fragments next? We can't just sit here until dawn!" Zhao Lei's joke instantly relaxed the atmosphere a lot, everyone laughed, and their tense nerves were briefly relaxed.

"That's true," Lin Feng unfolded an ancient map in his hand, on which several locations were marked with strange symbols. "The map seems to have clues pointing to several places where other key fragments may be hidden. Although it is full of dangers, this is our destiny, isn't it?"

The five of them gathered their thoughts and set out on their journey again. Along the way, they passed by bustling markets and desolate ruins. Everywhere they went, they attracted curious onlookers and discussions.

"Look, those are the warriors who are looking for the 'Key of Time'!" A child pointed at them, his eyes full of admiration.

"I really wish I could go on an adventure with them." A young farmer whispered to his companions, with a hint of regret and envy in his tone.

The five people, like tireless travelers, gradually expanded their footprints and legends through word of mouth and became new legends. Whenever night fell, sitting around the campfire, they would share their experiences of the day, discuss their next plans, and at the same time, they would laugh heartily and enjoy this rare quiet time.

"Now that we have found the first piece of the key, where are the rest?" Li Wenjing's question triggered a new round of thinking among everyone.

"No matter where they are hiding, as long as we have faith and persist, one day we will gather all the fragments." Zhou Lili's words are gentle but powerful, like the brightest stars in the night sky, guiding the team.

Just as the conversation was getting better, a sudden gust of wind blew away the embers of the campfire, bringing an ominous premonition. A crow flew through the night, making a shrill cry, as if it was some kind of warning.

"It seems that fate has brought us another challenge." Zhao Lei looked up at the crows flying away. There was no fear in his eyes, but more of a desire for the unknown.

"Yes, there are opportunities behind every omen." Lin Feng stood up and rolled up the map again. "The next mark on the map points to the Dark Forest. It is said that there are ancient magic and unsolved mysteries hidden there."

"Dark Forest... sounds like it's not easy." Li Qianqian tightened her gear, but an excited smile appeared on the corner of her mouth. "That's right, I also want to see what kind of monster my arrows can leave marks on."

Zhou Lili closed the ancient book lightly, with a gleam of wisdom in her eyes: "There are many books in the Dark Forest. If we can find the lost documents there, perhaps we can understand the true meaning of the 'Key of Time' more quickly."

The five of them set out on their journey again, heading towards the Dark Forest. Along the way, various passers-by gave their own opinions:

"Dark Forest? That's a place where even the sunlight dares not penetrate. Are you sure you want to go there?" An old hunter smoked his pipe, his eyes full of doubt.

"It's good to be young and dare to challenge the impossible." A gorgeously dressed traveling merchant sighed, with both envy and worry in his eyes.

"Warriors, please be careful. Deep in the forest, it is said that there lives a wizard who can control time." A woman with a worried look on her face gave them a blessing, and her children clung to her clothes tightly, their eyes flashing with admiration for the adventurers.

After entering the dark forest, the light quickly dimmed. The surrounding trees were towering into the sky, with dense branches and leaves covering the sky. Every step was stepped on the thick fallen leaves, making a rustling sound that echoed in the silent forest.

"Here... there is a kind of indescribable depression." Li Wenjing said softly. The ancient book in her hand turned automatically, releasing a warm light, bringing some peace of mind to everyone.

As they moved forward cautiously, a deep and hollow voice suddenly sounded all around: "Welcome to the Dark Forest, travelers. Are you here to find answers?"

The sound seemed to come from all directions, making people feel cold. Lin Feng quickly set up a light and shadow barrier and looked around vigilantly. "Who's there?" Zhao Lei drew his sword, and his figure looked particularly resolute in the dimness.

A gust of wind blew, the leaves rustled, and an old man in a tattered robe appeared in front of everyone. His face was old, but his eyes were as bright as stars: "I am the guardian of the forest and the witness of time. What you are looking for is not only the fragments of the key, but also the truth of the world."

"The truth?" Zhou Lili took a step forward, and the ancient book in her hand emitted a brighter light. "Please tell us how to find the remaining fragments and the meaning of all this."

The old man smiled slightly, stretched out his dry finger, and pointed to the treetops above: "The answer is not in my words, but in your heart and the trial you are about to face. Deep in the dark forest, there is a forgotten temple, where everything you want is hidden. But remember, every choice may lead to a different future."

After saying this, the old man's figure gradually faded away, dissipating into the air like morning mist, leaving the five people staring at each other in bewilderment.

"Temple...it seems we still have a long way to go." Li Qianqian tightly grasped the bow of light, with a determined light flashing in her eyes.

"No matter what the road ahead holds, we must keep going together." Zhao Lei's words strengthened everyone's faith.

"Yes, we are a team. There is nothing we can't solve." Lin Feng nodded heavily, his eyes swept over everyone, and an unprecedented sense of unity surged in his heart.

"Then let's set off now. Since the clues point to the temple, there is no reason to wait any longer." Li Wenjing's proposal was immediately agreed by others.

As they went deeper into the dark forest, the surrounding environment became more and more bizarre, and the occasional unknown sounds filled the air with an indescribable tension. The warnings and blessings from passers-by seemed to have turned into an invisible force at this moment, which not only made them feel the heavy responsibility on their shoulders, but also inspired them to explore the unknown.

"Look over there, there's light!" Zhou Lili keenly noticed a faint light shining through the bushes ahead, and everyone's spirits were lifted.

Cautiously approaching the light source, they found that it was a path covered by dense vegetation, and the end seemed to be connected to an open area. Everyone looked at each other and unanimously quickened their pace.

After walking through the path, the view suddenly opened up. An ancient temple stood quietly under the moonlight, and time seemed to have stopped. The stone walls of the temple were carved with complex patterns, telling an ancient and mysterious story.

"Here... there's a breathtaking sense of history." Li Qianqian sighed in a low voice, her eyes full of curiosity and awe for the ancient civilization.

"Let's go in and take a look. Maybe the key fragments are hidden here." Zhao Lei took the lead and walked in front. The others followed closely behind, feeling both excited and nervous.

The temple was dark and quiet, with only the sound of their footsteps and echoes echoing between the stone chambers. Suddenly, a soft blue light lit up from behind a stone statue, attracting everyone's attention.

"That is..." Lin Feng walked quickly forward and found that the source of the light was an ancient book with blue light, lying quietly on the altar, as if it was specially prepared for them.

"It seems that this is what we are looking for." Zhou Lili gently opened the ancient book, and the pages turned automatically, finally stopping on a page depicting the totem of the key to time.

"What is mentioned in the book?" Li Wenjing leaned closer and asked anxiously.

Zhou Lili read attentively, then slowly raised her head: "We need to pass three trials, namely wisdom, courage and sacrifice. Only by passing these trials can we truly master the key to time."

"Trial? Then what are you waiting for, let's get started!" Zhao Lei rubbed his hands together, unable to hold back any longer.

As they go deeper into different areas of the temple, each trial unfolds one by one. The Wisdom Trial is a series of complex puzzles that require the wisdom and tacit understanding of the team; the Courage Trial is a fierce battle with phantom monsters, testing their combat skills and teamwork; and the Sacrifice Trial is the most difficult, requiring them to make difficult choices at critical moments, and some even need to sacrifice themselves for the overall situation.

Every time they passed a trial, they could feel a new power surging in their bodies, a power of growth and awakening.

"It's the last level, are you ready?" Lin Feng's eyes were firm, holding the rune sword obtained from the trial in his hand.

"Of course, for each other and for this world, we are fearless." Li Wenjing's response was resounding.

Finally, after a thrilling decisive battle, they gathered in front of the seal of the Key of Time. The power of the five people gathered into a beam of light, illuminating the entire temple.

"Let's open up the future together." As Li Qianqian finished her words, five pairs of hands simultaneously touched the key fragment that was emitting dazzling light, and the entire space trembled.

The light dissipated, and the key fragments slowly merged into one, turning into a radiant key, floating in front of them. Lin Feng reached out to catch it, with indescribable emotions surging in his heart.

"We did it!" Zhao Lei's cheer broke the silence, and everyone's faces were filled with unconcealable joy and sense of accomplishment.

However, at this moment, the ancient book automatically opened again, and a line of words appeared: "The real adventure has just begun..."

Lin Feng looked at his companions. Everyone had the same questions and expectations, and the answers to all these seemed to be hidden in the unknown journey of the future.

"What... does this mean?" Zhou Lili asked softly, her eyes fixed on the line of mysterious words, her heart full of curiosity.

"Perhaps, the key of time is not only the key to unlock treasure or power, it leads us to a broader mission." Li Wenjing's words were full of deep thought. She looked into the distance, as if she had already seen the unknown and magnificent journey ahead.