Alliance: Start Suona, send away the stupid sister Zhou

Chapter 924 Nervous
After several days of trekking, they finally arrived at the edge of the Black Forest. The sky here seemed to be stained with a layer of gray, and even the air became oppressive, forming a sharp contrast with the world behind them.

"This power... is stronger than I thought." Zhou Lili tightly grasped the Heart of Light, feeling its pulse, worry revealed between her brows.

"That's right, but we are not unprepared." Li Wenjing drew the long sword from his waist, tapped the ground with the tip of the sword, and looked at his companions with a firm gaze, "As long as we unite as one, there will be no difficulties that we cannot overcome."

"Well said. We are messengers of light. No matter what challenges we face, we must move forward courageously." Zhao Lei's words were like a shot of adrenaline, igniting the fighting spirit in everyone's hearts.

Just as they were about to step into the depths of the forest, an old and mysterious voice suddenly sounded around them: "Your arrival is both the arrangement of fate and the result of your choice. The center of the Black Forest hides the source of the dark power. Whether you can uncover the truth will determine the fate of the world."

"Who is it? Please come out and speak." Zhao Lei looked around, trying to find the owner of the voice, but all he saw was dead trees.

"I am the spirit of nature, the guardian of the Black Forest. I will give you guidance when necessary, but now, you must rely on your own strength to move forward."

This sudden conversation made everyone feel a little nervous, but it also stimulated their desire to explore. In the face of the unknown and challenges, the messengers of light stepped into the forest that symbolized the core of darkness, shoulder to shoulder, and began another unknown adventure.

"Let's go. Every step may bring us closer to the truth, or we may encounter the unknown." Lin Feng patted Zhao Lei on the shoulder with encouragement in his tone.

As they entered the forest, shadows instantly enveloped them, swallowing up all the light, leaving only the faint light from their weapons to barely illuminate the way ahead. The air was filled with the smell of corruption and death, and it was so quiet that only the sound of each other's breathing and footsteps could be heard.

"This forest is stranger than I thought." Alan whispered, his eyes scanning the surroundings vigilantly. Although he said no words, his tense body revealed his nervousness.

"Quiet." Li Qianqian suddenly signaled, and everyone stopped in their tracks, holding their breath and listening. Not far away, there seemed to be low whispers, accompanied by the sound of branches breaking, but when they listened carefully, everything returned to silence.

"We are not alone." Zhou Lili said softly. The Heart of Light in her hand seemed particularly important at this moment. It emitted a warm light, like a beacon in the darkness, providing the team with a small but firm strength.

At this moment, a huge shadow suddenly jumped out from the bushes, so fast that it caught people off guard. It was a beast covered with black scales, with eyes like torches and a bloody mouth wide open, rushing straight towards them.

"Prepare for battle!" Zhao Lei shouted, and quickly drew his sword, moving forward to face the ferocious beast. Everyone drew their weapons and prepared for battle.

After a fierce battle, the giant beast was finally defeated by the power of light and turned into a black mist and dissipated. However, this battle made everyone realize that the dangers in the Black Forest are far more than that.

"It seems that the power of light has a certain restraining effect on the darkness here." Li Wenjing panted, wiping the blood off the sword, and pondered.

"However, we cannot rely on this temporary advantage. We must find the root of the problem." Lin Feng frowned, his eyes looking through the layers of dense forest, as if he could penetrate the darkness and reach the core.

As they were discussing, a faint cry was heard, which was out of place in the environment and aroused everyone's vigilance. Following the sound, they found a small village entangled by dark forces. The souls of the villagers seemed to be imprisoned and struggling in pain.

"Is this a direct corrosion from the power of darkness?" Li Qianqian asked in disbelief, her eyes red and full of sympathy.

"We must do something." Zhao Lei said firmly. He clenched the sword in his hand, and a sense of mission arose spontaneously.

They decided to try to use the light of the Heart of Light to purify the darkness. After some effort, they finally freed the bound souls. The villagers' faces regained their color and their eyes were filled with life again.

"It's the messenger of light! You really came!" A villager knelt down on the ground, trembling, tears streaming down his face. His reaction quickly infected the surrounding villagers, who gathered around him, some crying, some laughing, but mostly with gratitude and admiration.

"Don't be like this, stand up, we are here to help you." Zhou Lili gently helped the villager up, her gentle words full of power.

"Do you know where the source of the dark power is?" Lin Feng asked. He understood that to truly solve all this, he must start from the root.

An old man slowly walked out of the crowd, his eyes sparkling with wisdom. "Legend has it that there is a forgotten ancient altar in the deepest part of the Black Forest, where the power of darkness is the strongest. But no one dares to approach, because no one who has been there has ever returned."

"Then let's give it a try. Since light has chosen us, we must shoulder this responsibility." Zhao Lei's eyes were firm and his decision won everyone's approval.

Under the reluctant gaze of the villagers, the messengers of light set out on their journey again. This time, they would face the core of darkness. The forest became deeper and the atmosphere became more oppressive, but no one in the team showed any sign of retreat.

"No matter what the result is, at least we know that light is always waiting for us ahead." Zhao Lei's voice rang out in the queue. Every word he said was like a ray of light, penetrating the darkness and warming everyone's heart.

As they went deeper and deeper, the mysterious ancient altar gradually became visible, and a final showdown was about to take place. At this moment, a deep and solemn voice sounded in everyone's heart, like an ancient prophecy: "The real test has just begun, messengers of light, prepare to face your destiny."

"This voice... is it the spirit of nature?" Zhou Lili listened attentively, with both doubt and determination between her brows.

"No matter what, there's no turning back." Li Wenjing gripped the hilt of the sword tightly. Her voice was firm, conveying infinite courage to the team.

They approached the ancient altar cautiously, each step treading on the dust of history, and the air seemed to be filled with ancient and unknown power. In the center of the altar, a dark mist was swirling endlessly, as if it was the embodiment of the source of darkness in this forest and even the entire world.

"Everyone be careful, that fog doesn't look simple." Zhao Lei warned, staring at the fluctuating black fog, thinking of a countermeasure in his mind. "Heart of Light, guide us forward." Zhou Lili raised the Heart of Light high, and its light suddenly increased, shining on the faces of each team member, and also trying to illuminate the unknown ahead.

As the light of the Heart of Light became brighter and brighter, the surrounding darkness seemed to be dispelled a little, and the trees bound by darkness seemed to tremble slightly, as if welcoming the arrival of light.

"Are you... really the messengers of light?" A low voice with a hint of surprise came from the black fog, and then a vague figure gradually appeared in the fog.

"We are messengers of light, and we are here to find a solution to darkness." Lin Feng stepped forward, his tone revealing unquestionable firmness.

The figure paused for a moment, then slowly said, "Thousands of years ago, I was the guardian of this land. Due to an accident, I was corrupted by darkness and became the guardian of this altar. I have been waiting, waiting for a capable messenger of light to end my suffering."

"We are willing to try, but we need your help." Zhao Lei took a step forward with a sincere look.

“Okay, I’ll do my best…” The Guardian’s figure began to become illusory, as if consuming the last of his strength. “Remember, the core of darkness cannot be destroyed by external forces. Only the light and hope in your heart are the key to breaking the darkness…”

After saying this, the guardian's figure disappeared completely, and the black mist slowly dissipated with a violent wave, revealing a stone tablet shining with strange light in the center of the altar.

"It seems that we need to find a way to activate the stone tablet." Li Qianqian observed the stone tablet, her fingers gently running across the ancient runes.

Just as everyone was thinking hard about the stone tablet, a childish voice came from not far away: "Big brother and big sister, are you looking for this?" A child with ragged clothes but eyes as bright as stars appeared in front of them, holding a glowing crystal in his hand.

"How did you..." Zhao Lei started to speak in surprise, but was interrupted by the child.

"The little animals in the forest told me. They said you are here to save us." The child smiled innocently and handed the crystal to Zhao Lei.

Zhao Lei took the crystal, and a warm feeling spread from his palm to his whole body. He intuitively felt that this was the key to solving the puzzle. He put the crystal into the groove on the stone tablet, and instantly, the stone tablet glowed brightly, and the entire altar seemed to be lit up. A warm and powerful energy surged from the ground, washing over the entire black forest.

"Look, the sky..." Alan pointed to the distance. The originally gloomy sky now had several cracks, letting in the long-lost sunshine.

The darkness of the Black Forest seemed to be completely dispelled at this moment, replaced by vibrant greenery and a peaceful atmosphere. Villagers came from all directions to witness this miracle, cheering, crying, and thanking the messenger of light for bringing them new life.

Amid the celebrating crowd, Zhao Lei turned to look at his companions with a smile on his face: "We did it, but this is just the beginning. There is still more darkness in the world that needs light."

"That's right. As long as there is light in your heart, darkness will have nowhere to hide." Zhou Lili held the Heart of Light tightly, with a determined light flashing in her eyes.

"Yes, the road to light is long and arduous." Lin Feng echoed, his eyes passing over the celebrating crowd and casting towards the unknown horizon in the distance.

Just as everyone was immersed in the joy of victory and the prospect of the future, an elderly villager staggered towards them, his eyes full of awe and gratitude. "Light messengers, our village's ancestors left behind an ancient book, saying that it can only be opened when the true light messenger arrives. Perhaps there are secrets to fight against more dark forces."

"Ancient books? Take us to see them." Li Qianqian followed curiously, and other members followed suit, their hearts full of curiosity and anticipation of exploring the unknown.

The ancient books were enshrined in a simple but solemn hut, and the dust on the cover seemed to tell the story of the years. Zhao Lei carefully turned to the first page, and the ancient words gradually became clear under the illumination of the Heart of Light, as if they were talking to each other.

"'Light is not achieved in a day; it needs to be passed down from generation to generation and the fire of faith must be gathered to illuminate the world for eternity.' What does this sentence mean?" Li Wenjing murmured to himself, as if thinking about something.

"Could the fire of faith refer to our inner persistence and belief in light?" Zhou Lili put forward her own opinion.

"That's right, but the deeper meaning may be that we should unite and gather everyone's light power into a more powerful light source." Lin Feng said after pondering for a moment.

Just as everyone was immersed in the interpretation of the ancient book, hurried footsteps suddenly came from outside the door, and a panicked young man ran in. "It's bad, the tentacles of darkness have begun to extend to the neighboring town, and many people have disappeared. I ask for your help!"

Hearing this, the expressions of the messengers of light became serious. They knew that this was not just a simple victory, but the beginning of a long journey. "We will set off immediately. We must not let darkness cover this world again." Zhao Lei said firmly.

The villagers gathered around them, reluctantly watching the back of the messenger of light fade away until he merged into the light of the horizon. And the book lay quietly on the table, waiting for them to return and reveal more secrets about light and darkness.

"Messengers of light, you are not only our hope, but also the hope of the world." A child's voice sounded softly as the team went further away, echoing over the village. It was both a deep respect for them and a confident expectation for the future.

"We will come back and bring more light." Zhao Lei promised silently in his heart, and everyone in the team responded to this belief in different ways. Whether it was Li Qianqian's firm eyes or the soft light emitted by Zhou Lili's heart of light held tightly in her palm, they all silently proved that the light has never left, and as long as there is hope in your heart, you will have nothing to fear.

"Hey, have you heard? Those messengers of light have done something big again!" In a small town tavern, several sturdy men sat around a greasy wooden table, and their conversation attracted the attention of people around them.

"What? Tell me about it!" A woman at the next table put down her needlework and joined the conversation out of curiosity.

"They are the ones who purified the Black Forest last time!" A big bearded man gestured excitedly, "This time they are said to have repelled the darkness, saved a village, and even brightened the sky!"