Alliance: Start Suona, send away the stupid sister Zhou

Chapter 930 Face

The crowd burst into applause and encouragement. The old man nodded slightly, his eyes full of relief and blessings: "You are not only warriors, but also messengers of light. May the light guide your path."

On the road to East Village, the team quickly crossed the forest, and along the way, they could see the traces of destruction left by the Shadow Beasts, which was heartbreaking. When they arrived at the edge of the village, they saw a heart-pounding scene: countless Shadow Beasts were wreaking havoc, and the villagers were fleeing in all directions, with cries for help and cries intertwined.

"Let's go!" Zhao Lei gave the order, and the team quickly deployed to fight the shadow beasts. During the battle, Zhao Lei and his companions cooperated tacitly, using their respective abilities to defeat the shadow beasts one by one, while trying their best to protect the villagers to evacuate safely.

During the battle, Zhao Lei confronted a huge shadow beast, and the air around him froze. At this time, among the villagers who were still in shock, an old village chief trembled and said, "I have never seen so many shadow beasts. Is this... is this a sign of something?"

Lin Feng wiped the sweat from his forehead and said in a deep voice: "This is probably not a coincidence. We must find out who is behind this." Zhao Lei nodded in agreement and had already made up his mind.

As the battle drew to a close, the shadow beasts were gradually eliminated and the village was saved. At this time, Lin Feng found a black stone with an evil aura in a ruin, and he had an ominous premonition in his heart. "It seems that all this did not happen naturally. This black stone may be the clue."

Back at the village center, Zhao Lei assured the villagers: "We will get to the bottom of this and will never let the darkness threaten your safety again." Everyone responded with gratitude, and many young people expressed their willingness to join them to protect their homeland together.

At this moment, Serin sensed a subtle energy fluctuation from the black stone. After a moment's silence, he said to Zhao Lei, "The power behind this is far more complicated than we imagined. We need to find more clues. The secret cave in the eastern mountains may contain the information we need."

Zhao Lei looked around, at every expectant face, and nodded firmly: "Then, let's go to that mysterious cave, uncover the truth behind the darkness, and bring more light to this world."

As the sun sets, the team embarks on an unknown journey to the secret cave under the gaze of the villagers. Along the way, the occasional bird calls and wind sounds in the mountains and forests seem to be seeing them off, and an indescribable force quietly gathers in the team.

"This trip feels different from all the previous ones." Li Qianqian, who was walking at the front of the team, said softly, her eyes full of determination and curiosity.

"Well, darkness no longer seems to be hiding in the dark." Zhao Lei gripped the hilt of the sword tightly, with both expectation and worry in his heart, "But no matter what lies ahead, we will face it."

As night fell, the team stayed in a small village. The villagers were surprised and awed by the arrival of the messenger of light. Sitting around the campfire, Serin slowly told the ancient legend about the mysterious cave and the secrets it might contain.

"It is said that the cave was once the place where an ancient light wizard practiced. It not only contains powerful light magic, but also some ancient and dangerous knowledge." Serin's words aroused everyone's interest. Even the children in the village were fascinated by what they heard, with a longing for adventure in their eyes.

"Then don't we become warriors discovering ancient treasures?" Lin Feng said half-jokingly, but the seriousness in his tone could not be ignored.

"If there really is a treasure, I hope it is a way to defeat the darkness." Zhou Lili interrupted, her eyes were unusually determined, "Compared to gold and silver treasures, I am more eager to find the power to protect this land."

It was late at night, and everything was quiet except for the brightly lit campsite of the team, where discussions were heard one after another. Suddenly, a strange figure quietly appeared at the edge of the campsite. It was a traveler wearing a cloak and covering his face.

"Excuse me, are you the legendary messenger of light?" The traveler lowered his voice and spoke urgently.

Zhao Lei stood up alertly, but remained polite: "We are, what's the matter?"

The traveler took a few steps closer, his voice still low: "I am from the East, and my hometown has also been invaded by dark creatures. I learned while on the run that all these disasters are connected to a name - 'Lord of the Shadow Realm'. He seems to be looking for something, using the power of darkness as an inducement, trying to awaken some kind of ancient existence."

Hearing this, the team members exchanged nervous looks. Li Qianqian spoke first: "'Lord of the Shadow Realm'? That doesn't sound good."

"Indeed," the traveler continued, "I followed the clues all the way west, hoping to find someone who could stop him. It was not until I heard about the deeds of the Lightbringer that I decided to come to you."

Serin pondered for a moment and said to the traveler: "The news you brought is very important. We are planning to explore the cave that may contain clues. Perhaps that is the key to our fight against the Lord of Shadow Realm."

"I will join you. I am willing to give everything to liberate my homeland." The traveler's words were full of determination.

The next morning, the team added new members and headed towards the eastern mountains. On the way, they encountered many small towns invaded by darkness. Every time they went to a place, they tried their best to help the residents resist the darkness and collect clues that might point to the 'Lord of Shadow Realm'.

Finally, after several days of trekking, they arrived at the foot of the mountain that was said to hide an ancient secret. Looking at the deep cave in front of them, everyone took a deep breath at the same time, with both fear of the unknown and excitement about the truth that was about to be revealed.

"Get ready, friends. The road to light is often paved with thorns." Zhao Lei's voice echoed in the cave, and the team followed him, stepping into the unknown abyss step by step.

At this moment, a long and strange echo suddenly came from the cave, as if it was some kind of ancient call, which made everyone's heart tremble. Lin Feng turned his head and whispered to the traveler beside him: "It seems that our 'guest' is already waiting for us."

"No matter what awaits us, as long as there is light, darkness will eventually be exposed." Serin's words sounded like a declaration and also like a consolation, leading the team deeper into the cave and moving forward bravely towards an unknown fate.

“Yes, as long as the light persists, we will not retreat.” The traveler responded in a low voice, and the figure under the cloak appeared more determined.

As the team went deeper into the cave, the only way forward was illuminated by the torches they carried in the dim environment. The rock walls occasionally reflected strange lights, adding a bit of mystery. The air was filled with an ancient and dry smell, and the echo of each step lingered in the cave for a long time, as if even time was stretched.

"There's an uneasy feeling here..." Zhou Lili said softly. Her hand unconsciously clenched around her staff as she looked around vigilantly.

"Uneasy is inevitable," Lin Feng chuckled, trying to ease the atmosphere, "After all, we are digging out thousands of years of secrets, and what we uncover may be the scars of history." During the conversation, they came to a spacious stone room, in the center of which was a stone platform that looked very old. The stone platform was carved with complex patterns, and streams of light were faintly floating in between, which looked extremely extraordinary. Serin walked forward and carefully studied the patterns.

"I have seen these symbols in ancient books. They represent seals and protection." Sailin said with some shock. "This stone platform is likely the core of the magic circle left by the Master of Light."

Just as they were discussing around the stone platform, a low roar suddenly sounded in the stone chamber, the ground trembled slightly, the torches on the rock wall swayed, and the light and shadow intertwined, reflecting incredible pictures.

"Look over there!" Li Qianqian pointed to one side of the stone chamber. On the originally empty wall, a huge mural slowly emerged, depicting an unprecedented battle - a showdown between light and darkness. The two sides were evenly matched, and in the sky, the wings of light and the shadow beasts were circling and fighting. The scene was spectacular and shocking.

"This... is this the decisive battle in the ancient legend?" The traveler exclaimed in a low voice, his eyes full of longing for that epic history.

"It's not just history," Zhao Lei said solemnly, "It may be a warning, telling us the purpose of the 'Lord of Shadow Realm' and the challenges we will face."

At the end of the mural, a beam of brilliant light penetrates the darkness and illuminates the entire picture, which seems to foreshadow the final victory of light. However, the source of this light is hidden in the vague brushstrokes and is not clearly stated.

"The secret to victory may be hidden deeper in this cave." Lin Feng's eyes flickered, as if he couldn't wait to uncover all the mysteries.

Just as the team was preparing to explore further, an old and solemn voice suddenly echoed in the stone chamber, shocking everyone: "Your courage is commendable, seekers of light, but are you ready to face the weight of the truth?"

Everyone looked around, but could not see the person who spoke. The voice sounded again, this time clearer, as if it came from under the stone platform: "I am the guardian spirit of this cave, and the last guard of the ancient light wizard. I can give you the answer you seek, but it will also come with a price."

"The price?" Zhao Lei took a step forward, his eyes determined, "For the sake of light, for this world, we are willing to bear any price."

The guardian spirit seemed satisfied with Zhao Lei's answer. The stone platform in the center of the stone chamber began to slowly rotate, revealing a slightly open door underneath. A ray of light overflowed from it, guiding them forward.

"Remember, the truth is often accompanied by sacrifice, and true light does not mean the absence of shadows, but the ability to be reborn from the shadows." The voice of the guardian spirit gradually faded away, leaving behind endless contemplation.

Zhao Lei led the team and stepped into the unknown world behind the door without hesitation. The light gradually increased, and they found themselves in a vast and bright hall. The walls were inlaid with various gems, reflecting a soft light and illuminating the entire space. In the center of the hall, a huge ancient book lay quietly on a stone pedestal, with complex runes engraved on the cover, revealing a faint fluctuation of power.

"It seems that the answers we have been looking for are hidden here." Zhou Lili walked towards the ancient book, her eyes full of awe and curiosity.

Just as she was about to reach out and touch it, the pages of the book opened automatically, and a gentle but powerful voice echoed in their minds: "Welcome, heirs of light. I am the will of the ancient light wizard. I will reveal to you the true face of the 'Lord of Shadow Realm' and how to fight him."

The team members looked at each other, each waiting with bated breath for the next revelation.

"The Lord of Shadow Realm was my former apprentice. His mind was corrupted by the desire for power. He attempted to release the sealed ancient evil to control the shadow of the world. In order to stop him, I sacrificed myself and sealed the key to the path to that terrifying existence, but my power can no longer maintain this seal forever."

Li Qianqian asked anxiously: "Then what can we do to stop him completely?"

"The key to unlocking the seal is hidden in the four holy places where light and darkness meet. Each holy place contains a divine artifact. If you gather them all, you can permanently close the road to darkness. However, each holy place has corresponding trials and guardian beasts. You must show wisdom and courage to obtain these artifacts."

Lin Feng clenched his fists and said firmly: "No matter how difficult it is, we will find these holy places and complete the trials."

At this moment, the hall suddenly shook, and a stone slab rose from the ground. On it was a badge shining with dazzling light, which was obviously a token guiding them to the first holy land.

The traveler picked up the badge, feeling the power within it: "We don't have time to waste. Where is our first stop?"

The ancient book flipped a few pages, revealing a map pointing to the frozen mountains in the north: "There, the snow-covered temple awaits your arrival. Remember, you are not only here to save the world, but also for those who live in fear."

The team packed up and set out again. When leaving the cave, they paid deep respect to the guardian spirit and promised to complete their mission. The sun shone on them again. Although the road ahead was full of obstacles, they had light in their hearts and were fearless.

The villagers gathered at the entrance of the village, watched them leave, and started talking about it.

"Look, they are real heroes. They are not afraid of difficulties and obstacles for us," one woman exclaimed.

"May light guide their path." An old man clasped his hands together and prayed, his eyes full of hope.

"I want to help them too!" A young child held his father's hand tightly with longing in his eyes.

The father patted the child on the head and said with a smile: "One day, when you are strong enough, you can also become a member of the guardian of light."

The north wind howled, the snow and ice flew, and the team members followed the map shown in the ancient book, crossed the severe cold, and finally came to the temple area covered by eternal winter snow. Here, the air seemed to be frozen, the cold was biting, and every breath could feel the tightening of the lungs.