Alliance: Start Suona, send away the stupid sister Zhou

Chapter 931 Ice and Snow
"This is it, the Ice and Snow Temple." Zhao Lei looked around. The snow-covered earth merged into the vast sky. Only in the distance, an ice-crystal-like building was shining in the sun. It was magnificent and exuded indescribable majesty.

They approached the temple cautiously, their footsteps leaving deep marks in the thick snow. Suddenly, a gust of wind blew up, accompanied by a sharp whistle, and the snow around them seemed to come alive, with the snow condensing into huge snow monsters, roaring and rushing towards them.

"Everyone be careful and prepare for battle!" Zhou Lili quickly chanted the spell, and the staff in her hand emitted a warm light, turning into blades of light that slashed towards the approaching snow monster.

The battle broke out instantly. Selin wielded the enchanted sword, and each strike was precise and powerful, while Lin Feng and the traveler relied on their agility to shuttle between the snow monsters, constantly creating chaos. Li Qianqian focused on assisting, and the healing and protective magic flowed among the team, maintaining everyone's combat effectiveness.

"These monsters are just the tip of the iceberg. We must find the real entrance to the temple." Zhao Lei reminded loudly while resisting the attack of the snow monster.

Just when the battle was at a stalemate, the ground suddenly cracked, a ray of light poured out from the crack, and a figure slowly rose from it - it was a female warrior wearing silver armor and holding an ice crystal scepter. Her eyes seemed to contain all the coldness of the north.

"I am the guardian of the temple. Only warriors who pass the test can be recognized by the artifact." Her voice was cold, but carried unquestionable authority.

Without any extra words, the guardian waved his scepter, the surrounding environment suddenly changed, and the team was teleported into the interior of the temple, which was a maze full of mechanisms and traps. The real trial had just begun.

"Act separately and look for clues separately, but keep in touch!" Zhao Lei made a quick decision. Everyone nodded and dispersed into different paths of the maze.

The maze is full of dangers. Some places are permafrost lakes, and if you are not careful, you will fall into the cold; some places are full of illusions, making people lose their way. Every step forward requires great courage and wisdom.

"Found it! There are written records here that seem to mention the location of the artifact." Li Qianqian stopped in front of an ice sculpture wall. The ice crystals on the wall flashed mysteriously under her touch, slowly revealing ancient text.

At the same time, on the other side, Lin Feng and the traveler encountered a huge frost dragon, whose breath could freeze everything. "Are you ready? Let's go together!" Lin Feng shouted, and the two joined forces to fight the frost dragon.

The battle was fierce, and everyone was struggling to their limits, covered in wounds. Just when they were about to run out of strength, an unprecedented power awakened from within them, a firm belief in light and a fearless resistance to darkness.

"Now!" Serin's voice echoed through the team's consciousness, and with the help of this newfound power, they not only repelled the enemy, but also unlocked a series of mechanisms, and finally gathered in the core of the temple - an ice statue emitting a soft blue light.

"The true test lies in the heart. You have proven your worth." The guardian appeared again, and this time her tone was more approving. "The artifact is in the statue. Take it and you will be one step closer."

As the ice sculpture slowly opened, a ring emitting a mixture of warm and cold light lay quietly in the center. It was a fusion of ice and fire, and a symbol of the balance between light and darkness.

"This is the first artifact, the Ring of Light." The traveler picked it up gently, and the ring automatically flew to Zhao Lei's fingertips, as if recognizing its master.

However, just as they were about to leave, a cold and evil voice echoed in the temple: "Foolish followers of light, do you think you can stop me like this?"

"Lord of the Shadow Realm!" Zhou Lili's face changed, and the team immediately became alert. They realized that the real battle had just begun.

"No matter where you hide, we will find you and defeat you." Zhao Lei clenched his fists, his eyes firm, and swore an oath to the unknown enemy.

"I am quite interested in your self-confidence," the voice said with sarcasm and teasing, "However, I look forward to that day. Remember, every choice you make will affect your destiny, Son of Light."

The guardian's eyes became solemn. She reminded: "The power of the Lord of Shadow Realm should not be underestimated. You must be more cautious. The connection between the artifacts will lead you to the next holy place, but before that, make sure your heart and your team are like this ring, blending light and darkness, inseparable."

The team members gathered together, their expressions showing both worry about the unknown and determination to face challenges.

"We won't let him succeed, right, everyone?" Zhao Lei looked at his companions, with an unyielding light in his eyes.

"Of course, we will never back down until the world is bright again," Zhou Lili responded, her tone full of hope for the future.

"So what should we do now?" Li Qianqian asked, her eyes wandering among her teammates, seeking an answer.

The guardian tapped the ice crystal staff in his hand, and a new map emerged on the surrounding ice wall, revealing a hidden path: "Follow this route, it will lead you through the forbidden forest and reach the temple in the land of fire. The trials there are more severe, but at the same time they will give you the key power to fight against the Lord of the Shadow Realm."

"Forbidden Forest? It's a place full of magic and danger according to legend." Lin Feng frowned, feeling a little uneasy about the journey ahead.

"Because of this, your unity and courage will be put to a greater test." The Guardian's words were full of encouragement. "Now, take the Ring of Light and set off. The door of the temple will be closed to you until you pass the trial again and return."

The team is ready to go. They know that the road ahead is full of unknowns and dangers, but the light in their hearts is like a compass, leading them forward.

"Let's go." Zhao Lei finished speaking and took the first step, followed by the others.

When they left the Ice and Snow Temple, the wind and snow outside seemed to have weakened a lot, as if nature itself was seeing them off.

“I hope we can pass the next trial smoothly.” The traveler whispered in the team, and his words resonated with everyone.

"As long as we are together, there are no difficulties that cannot be overcome." Serin said as he walked, his words full of confidence.

Crossing the snow-covered plains, the team set out on the journey to the Forbidden Forest. Along the way, they shared each other's stories and talked about their aspirations for the future. The bond between the team became stronger with each conversation.

Just as the sun was setting, they stood at the edge of the forbidden forest. Ancient trees towered into the sky, with strange vines entwined around their trunks. The forest was filled with a suffocating silence. "It looks like our next adventure is about to begin." Zhou Lili took a deep breath and looked at her companions with a determined look.

"No matter what awaits us ahead, we will stand shoulder to shoulder until the end." After Zhao Lei finished speaking, he turned and walked into the dark and mysterious forest. The others followed closely behind him and stepped into the unknown together.

The light in the forbidden forest was rapidly fading, with only sparse sunlight shining through the dense branches and leaves, casting mottled shadows. The air in the forest was unusually heavy, as if every breath took more effort than usual. Occasionally, a low sound could be heard between the trees, which made people feel a chill in their hearts.

"The atmosphere here is not right, everyone please be alert." Zhao Lei reminded in a low voice. Although his voice was soft, it echoed in the team like a hammer sound, and everyone became more alert.

They followed the path indicated by the guardian, and soon encountered the first problem - a small river that seemed calm but was actually surging blocked their way. The water in the river was an unnatural dark green color and emitted a strange fluorescence.

"This water might be poisonous, or there might be some kind of magic hidden in it." Li Qianqian frowned and gently touched the water surface. Ripples appeared on her fingertips and the underwater scene became blurry.

"Watch me." The traveler stepped forward, took out a smooth black stone from his pocket, and threw it into the river. The moment the stone touched the water, the river water churned and separated by itself, forming a narrow passage.

"Walk faster, I don't know how long this effect will last." He urged.

The team quickly crossed the river, and as soon as they reached the other side, the water surface returned to normal, as if everything that had just happened was an illusion.

Going deeper into the forest, they encountered all kinds of rare and exotic animals, some of which coexisted peacefully and silently observed this brave team; while some bared their fangs and attacked them. Each battle was extremely difficult, but it also made them more tacitly connected and their strength increased.

"Are we approaching something important?" Zhou Lili stopped and looked around. At this time in the forbidden forest, a vague, indescribable energy fluctuation permeated the air.

"It should be. According to the map, we should be close to the entrance to the Land of Fire." Zhao Lei took out the map, compared it with the surrounding terrain, with determination flashing in his eyes.

Suddenly, a deafening roar broke the silence of the forest, and then a huge fire beast suddenly jumped out from the woods, its body covered with burning mane, like a moving volcano.

"Flame beast! I didn't expect to meet it here." Lin Feng drew his sword, tensed his body, and prepared to fight.

"It seems we have no choice, get ready!" Serin said in a deep voice, the staff in his hand shone brightly, and cast a protective shield for everyone.

The battle escalated quickly. Unlike the Ice and Snow Temple, this time the opponent brought a scorching test. Every charge of the Flame Beast was accompanied by scorching flames, and the team members had to dodge the attack while looking for opportunities to counterattack.

"Its weakness may be..." Before Li Qianqian could finish her words, she was forced to take a few steps back by the sudden flames, a look of anxiety flashing across her face.

At this moment, the traveler had an idea and took out a small ice crystal bottle from his pocket, which seemed to contain pure ice and snow power. He threw it at the flame beast, and the bottle shattered. In an instant, an extreme cold and heat collided, causing a small storm.

Flamemon was caught off guard by this sudden change, and its momentum was greatly reduced. Seeing this, Serin quickly chanted a spell, and beams of light blades accurately penetrated the defense and hit Flamemon's vital points.

With the tacit cooperation of the team, Flamemon finally fell down and turned into a wisp of green smoke, leaving the breath of victory in the air.

"It was a close call, but we succeeded." Lin Feng panted and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"Yes, and this battle has taught us a lot." Zhao Lei looked at everyone with a smile, his heart full of relief.

Just as they were about to move on, a fallen leaf fell on Zhou Lili's shoulder. She picked it up gently and saw a symbol clearly reflected on the leaf, which was strikingly similar to the mark on the Ring of Light.

"This is a guide. The entrance to the Land of Fire should be nearby," she said excitedly.

Following this unexpected clue, they indeed found a path hidden deep in the dense forest. At the end was a door made of flames, and the dancing flames on the door formed the same symbol.

"Are you ready, friends? The road to light is always full of challenges." Zhao Lei tightly grasped the Ring of Light, his eyes determined.

"Let's walk through the Gate of Fire together and face the trial that belongs to us." Zhou Lili responded, her staff emitting a gentle light, bringing strength and comfort to the entire team.

"That's settled then." Li Qianqian nodded, her eyes flashing with desire for unknown challenges.

"I always feel that this test is not just as simple as resisting external threats." The traveler pondered, his eyes deep, as if he had foreseen that he was about to face more than just the trial of the Land of Fire.

"No matter what lies ahead, as long as our hearts are still towards the light, we should not be afraid." Serin's voice was gentle but powerful, and his words were like a warm current, warming everyone's heart.

As Zhao Lei took a step forward and placed his hand on the flaming door, the flames seemed to sense the presence of the Light Ring and gradually subsided, eventually turning into a soft curtain of light, opening the way for them. They crossed the threshold one by one and stepped into a brand new world - the Land of Flames.

Here, flames and rocks formed a strange landform. The hot magma surged in the abyss, and the air was filled with the smell of sulfur. But strangely, it didn't feel stuffy around, but instead felt strangely comfortable. On the ground, the dancing flames seemed to have life, weaving into complex patterns, guiding them forward.

"Look over there!" Zhou Lili pointed to a place not far away. A huge furnace stood in the center of the fire plain, surrounded by various strange runes and emitting a faint blue light, which formed a sharp contrast with the surrounding environment.

"I think that's the place we're looking for." Lin Feng tightened the sword in his hand, his eyes showing both anticipation and nervousness.