Alliance: Start Suona, send away the stupid sister Zhou

Chapter 928 Collection
"It doesn't matter who I am. What matters is that I know what you want and what you are afraid of." The black-robed man laughed, "I can help you seal the forbidden object, but in exchange, I want the Heart of Light."

Passerby A peeked out from behind the team and muttered in surprise: "Is this guy crazy? He actually dared to negotiate with the Messenger of Light!"

"You overestimate yourself." Lin Feng responded coldly, "We will not compromise with light, and we will not let people like you succeed."

The black-robed man smiled contemptuously, flicked his finger lightly, and a dark energy shot out, heading straight for the altar where the Heart of Light was. Everyone quickly deployed defenses, Li Qianqian quickly chanted a spell, and a light shield blocked the attack, but the atmosphere in the entire space became more tense.

"Don't rush to refuse. Think about those innocent lives. If that forbidden object is used by evil forces, what kind of disaster will be caused?" The man in black robe pressed on step by step, trying to shake their determination.

Zhou Lili bit her lower lip tightly, and a hint of hesitation flashed across her eyes, but she said firmly: "We will not trade our principles. There are always other ways to protect the artifact and prevent disasters."

"A wise choice, messengers of light." A gentle voice suddenly interrupted, and a white-haired old man had appeared beside them at some point. He held a staff inlaid with colorful gems and had a kind and deep smile.

"Who are you?" Zhao Lei asked puzzledly.

"I am one of the oldest guardians on this continent. For a long time, I have been secretly observing and protecting the inheritance of the power of light." The old man smiled and said, "The seal of the forbidden object is indeed complicated, but it is not unsolvable. We need to gather everyone's strength and guide that power with a pure heart to completely seal it."

Passerby B looked at the old man in surprise and exclaimed: "It's amazing, there are such masters living in seclusion in the world!"

Under the guidance of the old man, the messengers of light and the newly joined volunteers formed a circle, each exerting their abilities to focus their spiritual power on the forbidden object. The light of the Heart of Light became even brighter, and it seemed to respond to everyone's beliefs, turning into beams of light and injecting them into the strange object.

As the light poured in, the forbidden object began to tremble, then gradually became transparent, and finally disappeared, leaving only a calm energy field. The black-robed man saw this, and a look of astonishment flashed across his face. He took advantage of everyone's unpreparedness and turned into a wisp of black smoke and escaped without a trace.

"We succeeded!" Li Wenjing cried with joy.

The old man smiled and nodded, "Yes, the battle between light and darkness will never stop, but as long as there is light in your heart, hope will always exist."

On the way back, Zhao Lei looked at his partners and volunteers who had fought side by side with him, and felt deeply moved. He said: "Along the way, we have witnessed the power of light and seen everyone's potential. Remember, everyone can be their own messenger of light, illuminating others and themselves."

"Yes, no matter what the future holds, we will move forward hand in hand, fearless and without fear." Lin Feng clenched his fists, his eyes gleaming with determination.

"You're right, light is not just an external force, it's also an inner fire." Zhou Lili echoed, her smile looking particularly dazzling in the sunset.

"Moreover, today we have seen true heroes. They are not those who fly in cloaks, but ordinary people like us who choose to stand up bravely when faced with difficulties." Li Qianqian sighed, her eyes lingering on everyone, as if looking for resonance.

At this time, a passing vendor heard their conversation, stopped, and said in a respectful tone: "Do you know? I have heard a lot of stories about you along the way. People talk about the bravery of the messengers of light after dinner, and children dream of protecting the world like you when they grow up. You are not only warriors, but also beacons of hope."

The vendor's words drew the approval of passers-by, who all cast admiring glances at him. One of them, who looked like a farmer, said, "In this turbulent era, it really makes people feel at ease to meet warriors like you. May the light shine on every step of your journey."

"Thank you everyone, but please remember that everyone can become a spark of light. As long as we have good intentions and courage to act, there is no darkness that cannot be overcome." Zhao Lei bowed slightly to the crowd. His voice was warm and firm, which once again aroused warm applause from the crowd.

Just as the group was immersed in the warm atmosphere, a strange light suddenly streaked across the sky, and then an urgent message was delivered to Zhao Lei by a clever carrier pigeon. He unfolded the note, and his face gradually became solemn.

"What's wrong? What happened?" Lin Feng noticed the change in Zhao Lei's expression and asked with concern.

"It's the news from the old guardian. It seems that an ancient prophecy is coming true. A long-dormant evil force is ready to move, targeting another ancient relic where the key to controlling the power of nature is hidden." Zhao Lei said in a heavy tone, looking into the distance, as if he had foreseen the future battle.

"It seems that our journey is far from over." Zhou Lili clenched the dagger in her hand, her eyes revealing unquestionable determination.

"That's right, no matter how powerful the enemy is, we will not retreat." Li Wenjing followed closely, her words full of unyielding will.

"Then we should set off now. We must find the ruins before them." Lin Feng made a prompt decision and turned to the others and said, "Everyone, are you ready for the next adventure?"

"For the sake of light, we will go forward without hesitation!" Everyone said in unison, with great momentum. Their determination and courage infected everyone around them.

Just as they were about to embark on their journey again, the white-haired old man suddenly appeared, looked at them with eyes full of wisdom, and slowly said: "Remember, true victory does not lie in how much darkness is eliminated, but in how much light is ignited. You are the best proof of this."

As the old man finished speaking, the backs of the group gradually disappeared at the end of the road, leaving behind a series of firm footsteps and the infinite longing and confidence of the people along the way for a bright future.

“Look, they’re gone, just like the heroes in the legend, always rushing to the next battlefield where they’re needed,” the vendor said with emotion to the onlookers.

"Yeah, I really hope I can go on an adventure with them, even just once." A young man's eyes flickered with longing, his hands clenched into fists.

"Child, everyone's life is an adventure, and your courage and persistence are your most powerful weapons." An elder patted the boy on the shoulder and said earnestly.

"The evil force they mentioned sounds so scary. I wonder what kind of challenges they will face this time." A woman in the crowd was discussing with someone next to her worriedly. "Don't worry, the messengers of light will always find a solution. After all, light can always dispel darkness." A middle-aged man answered confidently, his tone full of trust in the messengers of light.

At this time, in a tavern not far away, several travelers were sitting around a table, talking about recent strange things.

"Have you heard? The target of the Light Messengers this time is a relic that can control the power of nature. It is much more powerful than the last thing!" A big man with a beard lowered his voice and said mysteriously.

"Control the power of nature? Doesn't that mean... the weather, earthquakes, and even volcanic eruptions can all be controlled by that evil force?" The thin man next to him widened his eyes and asked in disbelief.

"Hey, don't be so scary. Maybe the messengers of light already have a plan to deal with that thing." A traveler who looked older consoled him, but there was a hint of worry in his words.

The conversations in the tavern were like the wind, blowing inadvertently to every corner of the town, sparking curiosity and anxiety in people's hearts. For Zhao Lei and his group, all these discussions became an invisible force that pushed them forward.

"We have to speed up. If the evil force really awakens, time will not wait for anyone." Li Wenjing frowned and said to everyone.

"Moreover, if we can find a way to control the power of nature, perhaps we will have more initiative in the fight against the forces of darkness." Lin Feng added, his eyes sparkling, ready to face all unknown challenges.

After several days of trekking through the desert and across rapids, they finally came to a hidden valley surrounded by ancient forests. According to the old man's clues, the crucial relics were hidden there.

"Look over there, there are unusual air currents gathering." Zhou Lili, who is good at sensing nature, pointed to a foggy area ahead.

As they approached carefully, they saw a magnificent ancient building vaguely emerging from the fog, carved with patterns of various natural elements, which seemed to blend perfectly with the surrounding environment.

"The feeling here... is unusually peaceful, yet secretly turbulent." Zhao Lei whispered. He could feel the gentle yet majestic forces of nature surrounding him.

At this moment, a gust of wind blew, and the mist dispersed, revealing a young man wearing a green robe and a wreath on his head, who looked like a child of the forest. He smiled at everyone and said in a clear voice: "Welcome to the Temple of Nature. I am the guardian here, Serin."

"Mr. Serin, we are messengers of light, and we are here to find relics that can control the power of nature." Li Qianqian politely explained her purpose.

Serin nodded and said, "I have already known of your arrival through the voice of nature. But to enter the ruins, you must pass three trials to prove that you are trustworthy guardians."

"We are willing to accept the trial." Zhao Lei agreed without hesitation on behalf of everyone.

Thus, a test of wisdom, courage and unity began. Each challenge not only tested their understanding and respect for nature, but also deepened their understanding of the mission of light on a spiritual level.

After many hardships, when they finally stood at the core of the ruins and faced the ancient artifact that contained the secrets of nature, Zhao Lei turned to everyone and said, "True power lies not in conquest, but in harmonious coexistence. What we have to do is to protect this power and prevent it from falling into the wrong hands."

"That's right, light exists in nature. As long as there is light in our hearts, the seeds of hope can take root and sprout anywhere." Lin Feng echoed, his eyes full of infinite confidence and hope for the future.

At this moment, outside the valley, the figure of the man in black robes was looming among the shadows of the trees, and a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth: "It seems that the game has just begun. Messengers of light, I will make you understand that sometimes, the deepest darkness often comes from the light..."

"What did you say? Darkness can be born from light?" A traveler who happened to pass by the edge of the valley inadvertently caught this whisper. He couldn't help but stop and look around, but there was no one in sight. He was left with confusion and uneasiness.

"You must have heard it wrong. How could a man in a black robe come out in broad daylight?" His companion patted him on the shoulder, trying to allay his concerns, but there was also a hint of barely perceptible panic in his eyes.

Back in the valley, Selin nodded approvingly and handed Zhao Lei a badge inlaid with symbols of natural elements. "You have passed the test, which is the recognition of the Temple of Nature. Now, please follow me and unlock the secrets of the ruins together."

As the gate of the ruins slowly opened, a beam of dazzling light shone from inside, illuminating everyone's eyes. Zhao Lei and his party stepped into it, and the scene before them shocked them - all kinds of natural forces seemed to be materialized, floating and interweaving in the space, forming a series of flowing pictures.

"This... is this the key to controlling the power of nature?" Li Qianqian couldn't help but stare with bated breath in amazement.

"That's right, but only those who truly understand the harmony between light and nature can guide these forces." Serin explained. He gently placed his hand on a seemingly ordinary stone tablet that emitted a faint fluorescence. "Are you ready?"

"We're ready." Everyone answered in unison. They formed a circle, placed their palms on the stone tablet, closed their eyes and concentrated, creating an unprecedented connection with nature in the depths of their hearts.

Suddenly, there was a strong vibration, and the movements of the dark shadows outside the valley became more frequent. The shadow hidden behind the light seemed to have sensed some changes and was ready to strike.

"What's going on?" Lin Feng looked around vigilantly and found that the fluctuations from the outside world had actually begun to affect the interior of the ruins.

"It seems that darkness will not give up easily." Serin said in a deep voice, his eyes shining with determination, "We must speed up, master the method of controlling the power of nature, and prepare to fight the coming storm."

"We understand." Zhao Lei clenched his fists, his voice full of determination, "No matter how strong the darkness outside is, as long as we keep light in our hearts, there will be no difficulties that we cannot overcome."

Just as they were concentrating on communicating with the force of nature and trying to uncover the secret of controlling it, the sneer on the black-robed man outside the valley became more and more obvious. He slowly raised his arm, as if he was accumulating some terrible power.