Alliance: Start Suona, send away the stupid sister Zhou

These words were like a huge rock thrown into a lake, causing ripples. The five people looked at each other, but no one questioned Mo Yan. After all, along the way, they had already learned to trust and rely on each other.

"Then let us face it together, no matter what the past or the future is." Zhao Lei took a step forward, his tone firm, his eyes burning with undying determination.

"That's right, we are in this together until the end of time." Li Qianqian's words were like a breeze, blowing away all doubts and anxieties.

With the mutual support and encouragement of everyone, they set out on the road to the final trial site. Although the unknown and challenges are great, their faith is even stronger - the real adventure has just begun...

As night fell, sitting around the campfire, Zhao Lei gently said to Zhou Lili: "Every time I fall, I cherish you more. No matter how difficult the road ahead is, I am willing to be with you until the last moment."

Zhou Lili's face was filled with a gentle smile, and she responded softly: "It's the same for us, Zhao Lei. With you, there is hope and home."

The firelight illuminated the faces of the five people, warm and resolute. Lin Feng raised the map in his hand and carefully studied the road ahead by the light of the fire. "According to the clues given by Mo Yan, we should be able to reach the final trial site by passing through this dark forest. There, the most crucial secrets about the ancient power and the Heart of Light are hidden."

"It is said that there are many unrecorded strange creatures living in the forest. We have to be careful." Li Wenjing tightened the bow of light on his back, his eyes flashing with both nervousness and excitement.

"That's perfect. I also want to see how my sword can shine in the face of these unknown challenges." Lin Feng's mouth curled up, his sword was unsheathed, a cold light flashed, as if he was eager for the upcoming battle.

"Don't forget, we still have each other." Li Qianqian reminded, her fingers gently brushing the small staff at her waist, a gentle blue light quietly bloomed, adding a bit of tranquility to the night, "Our strength comes from teamwork and trust in each other."

Zhou Lili took out some dry food from the package and distributed it to everyone. "Keep your strength, tomorrow will be a tough battle. I hope each of us can be in the best condition to meet those unknown challenges."

Talking around the fire at night, the five people have a tacit understanding and deep friendship that needs no words. In this long journey, they are not only comrades-in-arms, but more like family, going through wind and rain together and protecting each other together.

Late at night, when the bonfire gradually died down, the surrounding forest seemed to hold its breath and wait, with only the occasional calls of nocturnal animals breaking the silence. Zhao Lei looked at the starry sky, with thousands of thoughts surging in his heart, "Everything we do is not only for the world, but also for the friendship between us. No matter what the result is, I have no regrets."

"Well said, Zhao Lei." Mo Yan stood beside him without knowing when, his eyes also cast towards the galaxy, "Remember, true strength comes from the persistence and perseverance in your heart. In the ancient prophecy, you are the light of dawn. Even if the road ahead is long and dark, you must believe that light will eventually come."

During the conversation, a shooting star suddenly streaked across the night sky, as if responding to their vows, short but brilliant. The five people stood quietly, each made a wish in their hearts, and then smiled at each other. That smile contained infinite longing for the future and the courage to face challenges.

As they were talking, a strange sight suddenly appeared in the sky. A huge meteorite streaked across the sky, dragging a dazzling tail of flame, and crashed into a forest not far away. Deafening explosions followed, and the earth shook, the trees swayed, and leaves flew everywhere.

"What's going on?!" Li Wenjing looked in the direction of the meteorite in surprise. The bow of light in his hand was ready to go, and he looked around vigilantly.

"This... this power is amazing!" Zhou Lili exclaimed with her hands covering her mouth, and the ancient book in her hand almost fell.

Lin Feng immediately rushed towards the forest, "We must go and take a look, maybe it is related to our mission."

"Wait, let's act together!" Zhao Lei hurriedly caught up, and the others followed closely behind, their hearts full of anxiety and curiosity.

Walking through the destroyed forest, they came to the crater. The scene in front of them shocked everyone. There was no trace of the meteorite in the crater. Instead, there was a huge crystal that emitted a strange blue light. The surrounding plants withered and died quickly after being exposed to the blue light, as if their vitality had been sucked away.

"This is..." Li Qianqian approached hesitantly, with the light of her staff dimly shining, trying to explore this mysterious object.

"Be careful, this energy is not simple." Mo Yan's voice sounded particularly solemn. He approached the crystal and touched it with his fingertips, but suddenly withdrew it as if he had been electrocuted. "It is dark energy, and it is extremely pure. I'm afraid it is related to eternal darkness."

"Could this be our next test?" Zhao Lei frowned, his eyes determined. "No matter what, we must deal with this thing."

Before he finished speaking, the ground shook again, and a powerful force erupted from the crystal. The five people were knocked back several steps by the shock wave. Zhao Lei and others vomited blood and fell to the ground.

"Oh no, the energy is out of control!" Li Wenjing barely propped himself up, and the bow of light automatically surrounded him, forming a shield that barely resisted the continuous overflow of dark energy.

Mo Yan endured the pain, gritted his teeth and cast an ancient spell, trying to stabilize the energy in the crystal. However, just as he was about to finish the spell, a low and majestic voice sounded in their minds: "Little creature, you dare to touch my domain, accept the punishment!"

This sound seemed to have substance, oppressing everyone's mind and making it difficult for them to move. At this critical moment, a ball of warm white light enveloped everyone. It was Zhou Lili who desperately activated the emergency protection spell recorded in the ancient books.

The light faded, Zhou Lili looked pale and gasped, "I... I don't know how long I can hold on."

"We have to think of a way." Lin Feng struggled to stand up, pointing the tip of his sword at the still fluctuating crystal, "We must find a way to shut it down, otherwise the entire area will fall into darkness."

"I'm here, and I won't let you get hurt." Zhao Lei struggled to get up, and the Key of Time emitted a faint light, trying to inject a little power of time into the team to ease the current crisis.

"Everyone, concentrate and find the weakness of this crystal." The light from Li Qianqian's staff gathered to form a beam of exploratory light, trying to penetrate the surface of the crystal and find the internal structure.

Under the guidance of the exploratory light, a tiny crack appeared on the surface of the crystal. The crack was no longer pure darkness, but a barely perceptible flicker of light. "That's the key!" Zhou Lili recognized the meaning of the light and said hurriedly, "We need to amplify that light, maybe we can neutralize the dark energy."

The five people quickly reached a consensus and worked together to display their respective skills. The bow of light, the staff, the sword, and even Zhou Lili's ancient book and Zhao Lei's key of time all converged on one point, infinitely amplifying the faint light until it pierced the crystal shell.

With a deafening roar, the crystal exploded, the dark energy was purified, and a small fragment of light flew out. It slowly floated towards Zhao Lei and gently merged into his chest, making him instantly feel a warm and powerful force surging throughout his body.

"I... I'm fine." Zhao Lei touched his chest in surprise. The wound healed miraculously and the strength of his whole body was improved unprecedentedly.

"This is... a fragment of the Heart of Light!" Mo Yan stared at Zhao Lei in disbelief. "You have resonated with the Heart of Light. This is definitely a good sign."

"It seems that we have gained more strength for our journey." Lin Feng showed a long-lost smile and was full of confidence in the future battles.

"Yes, as long as we unite as one, we can overcome any difficulties." Li Wenjing clenched the bow of light in his hand with a firm look in his eyes.

"So, what should we do now?" Zhou Lili put away the ancient book. Although her physical strength had not yet fully recovered, her eyes were unusually bright.

"First, we must find out if there are other threats in this area." Li Qianqian suggested, waving her staff lightly, releasing a soft light and exploring everywhere. "If this crystal is some kind of warning, then there may be more secrets hidden around."

"At the same time, we should also figure out why this piece of light chose me." Zhao Lei said, looking down at his chest, where there seemed to be a faint glow. "Perhaps, this is the key to our unlocking the mystery of the ancient power."

"We will split up," Lin Feng decided decisively. "Li Wenjing and I will be responsible for searching this area to see if there are other affected places or hidden clues. Zhou Lili and Li Qianqian, you continue to study the ancient book to see if there are any records about the light fragments. Zhao Lei, you'd better take a rest. After all, your body has just endured a huge impact."

"No, I'll go with you." Zhao Lei stood firm, "I'm part of the team, I can't let you take the risk alone."

"Okay, let's go together." Lin Feng nodded in agreement, "But we must remain vigilant. This encounter proves that our mission is far more complicated than we imagined."

The group split into two groups. Lin Feng and Li Wenjing went deep into the dense forest, taking every step carefully. They found a lot of dead vegetation due to the influence of dark energy, as well as some subtle magical fluctuations. On the other side, Zhao Lei, Zhou Lili and Li Qianqian sat in a circle around the ancient books. Zhou Lili flipped through the yellowed pages and occasionally whispered obscure ancient texts.

"Found it!" Zhou Lili suddenly shouted excitedly. She pointed it to the other two and said, "According to the records here, the fragments of the Heart of Light are the protective power left by the ancient Warriors of Light. They can resonate with people with pure hearts. Once chosen, that person will become the guide of light in the new era."

"Guide..." Zhao Lei repeated in a low voice, a sense of responsibility arising spontaneously.

"Not only that, the fragments can also enhance the power of each of us, making us stronger in the fight against darkness." Li Qianqian added, her eyes sparkling with longing for the future.

At this time, Lin Feng and Li Wenjing returned, bringing with them a broken fragment of an ancient stone tablet with unclear totems and text engraved on it. "This may be a guide to tell us where we should go next," Lin Feng explained.

Sitting around the campfire, everyone gathered to discuss their new discoveries. The firelight illuminated their faces and also reflected the determination and resolve in everyone's eyes.

"No matter what the road ahead holds, we will go together." Zhao Lei clenched his fists and looked at everyone with a firm gaze.

"That's right. Since we have chosen the distant place, we should just focus on the journey regardless of wind and rain." Li Wenjing agreed, her bow of light reflecting a gentle luster under the firelight.

"We are not only adventurers, but also warriors who protect the light." Zhou Lili's words were full of pride and confidence.

"The battle between light and darkness has never stopped since ancient times. And this time, we will be the ones to change it all." Lin Feng's words were powerful and resonated with everyone.

"Well, now we know our respective tasks and responsibilities." Mo Yan pondered for a moment, his eyes swept over everyone, his voice filled with unquestionable firmness, "Next, we must not only unlock the secrets of these fragments, but also prevent any potential disasters and protect this world from being swallowed by eternal darkness."

"Yes, but first, we need to find the place indicated on the stele." Zhao Lei picked up the fragment of the stele and examined it carefully, as if he could read the whispers of history from those ancient traces. "Although these symbols are vague, they seem to point to the ruins of a distant and ancient city."

"The ruins of the city?" Zhou Lili's eyes flashed with curiosity. "There may be more secrets about the fragments of the Heart of Light hidden there, as well as clues to the dark forces that oppose it."

"That's right, we have to prepare." Lin Feng stood up and stretched his body, which was slightly stiff from sitting for a long time. "This journey will be full of unknowns and dangers. Everyone must prepare their own equipment and spells."

As the night deepened and the starry sky became clear, several people were busy around the campfire, checking equipment, mixing potions, and exchanging their thoughts and guesses with each other. Li Qianqian gently stroked the staff and silently chanted a spell to enhance the team's defense to ensure that everyone would have more security in the next journey.

"By the way, if we really become the guides of light in the new era," Li Wenjing said thoughtfully while sharpening the arrows, "then what should we do to awaken the light in more people's hearts?"

This question made the atmosphere around the fire a little heavy. After a moment of silence, Zhou Lili gently closed the ancient book, her eyes gleaming with wisdom, "Lead by example, and use our actions to prove the power of light. Whether on the battlefield against darkness or in daily life of helping the weak and spreading hope, we must show the attitude that light should have."
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Zhao Lei nodded, and the Key of Time trembled slightly on his chest, as if agreeing with this point of view. "More importantly, we must unite every partner who is willing to devote himself to the cause of light. Only when everyone works together can we form a light that can illuminate the darkness." (End of this chapter)