Alliance: Start Suona, send away the stupid sister Zhou

Chapter 937 Echo
“No matter what the road ahead holds,” the woman’s gentle voice echoed in the silent night sky, “as long as we are together, there is no darkness that we cannot overcome.”

As the journey deepened, they were getting closer and closer to the legendary frozen temple, the air became increasingly chilly, and the showdown between light and darkness seemed to be quietly approaching. Everyone knew that what was coming was not just a search for a divine weapon, but also a test of the soul and faith.

As the expedition approached the last leg of the Frozen Temple, they accidentally rescued a young scholar who was being chased by an ice monster. The scholar was in ragged clothes and had crooked glasses, but his eyes sparkled with a passion for knowledge.

"Thank you, brave travelers." The scholar adjusted his broken glasses and said excitedly, "I am a historian who studies ancient artifacts. I have been looking for clues about the four elemental apostles. It is said that the Frozen Temple not only contains powerful artifacts, but also a secret book that records ancient combat techniques and light magic."

Hearing this, everyone in the team showed an expectant look. The long-haired female mage was particularly excited: "If that secret book really exists, it will be crucial to improving our combat effectiveness!"

"It seems that your joining has made our team more diverse." The burly warrior patted the scholar on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Knowledge is also a weapon, especially when fighting against darkness."

The group continued to move forward and finally arrived at the entrance of the Frozen Temple. The temple stood tall and majestic, wrapped in ten thousand years of ice, exuding an inviolable majesty. Pushing open the heavy ice door, an ancient and cold breath hit us, as if we had stepped into another time and space.

As they explore deeper, the challenges they face become increasingly arduous. There are many traps, and frozen monsters attack from the dark from time to time, but relying on their mutual understanding and their own expertise, the expedition team resolves the crises one by one.

"Look, what is that?" The boy pointed to a stone wall with complex runes carved on it. The light on the stone wall was flowing, as if guiding them to an important discovery.

The female sorceress walked forward and touched the rune, and the stone wall slowly opened, revealing a hidden chamber. In the center of the chamber, an ice crystal staff emitting a soft blue light lay quietly, surrounded by an ancient book.

"Found it! This is the magical weapon that can control the power of ice!" The scholar exclaimed and carefully picked up the staff.

At the same time, the sorceress opened the ancient book, and the pages automatically turned to a certain page, which recorded the unsolved mysteries of the long-lost light magic and the elemental apostles.

Just as everyone was immersed in joy and surprise, a sinister laugh echoed in the secret room, and a figure slowly emerged - a wizard corrupted by dark forces, his eyes were as dark as the abyss.

"Foolish traveler, do you think you can resist darkness by finding the light of hope?" The wizard sneered, "The future of this continent can only belong to endless darkness!"

Faced with the sudden enemy, the expedition team quickly took up their fighting stance. The battle was about to break out, with ice and fire, swords and magic, colliding in a small space to create brilliant sparks.

"We won't let you succeed!" the young man shouted, the dagger in his hand shining with the light of justice.

The battle was extremely fierce, with both sides evenly matched. At the critical moment, the female mage used the newly learned light magic to summon a light shield to protect her teammates from fatal blows, while the scholar used his wisdom to interpret the ritual in the ancient book on how to purify the dark power.

After rounds of fierce fighting, the wizard was finally defeated by the combined attack. His body gradually dissipated and the dark aura also faded away.

"Did we... succeed?" the boy asked breathlessly, looking around. Although his companions were tired, their eyes were filled with the joy of victory.

The woman stepped forward and handed him the ice crystal staff. "Yes, darkness can never swallow up light. You, we, everyone, are heroes in this battle."

"But," the scholar closed the ancient book with a solemn expression, "this battle is far from over. The power of darkness is still lurking. We need to find more sources of light and unite all the forces that can be united."

At this point in the conversation, the members of the expedition fell into deep thought. They realized that the real challenge had just begun, and their story would become an eternal legend that would inspire future generations to pursue light and hope.

"So, where is the next stop?" The young man looked at the night sky with a firm gaze, the fire in his heart burning brighter than ever before.

The woman smiled, her eyes sparkling with starlight: "As long as there is light in our hearts, anywhere can be our battlefield. But now, take a rest. Tomorrow, we will continue to move forward."

As night fell and the starry sky shone, the expedition team sat outside the secret room where they had just experienced the battle, with the remains of the frozen monster scattered around them, and the warmth of victory still surging in their hearts. The village blacksmith suddenly remembered something, and his eyes flashed with curiosity: "Warriors, I have always wanted to ask, how did you manage to maintain hope and not give up in such a difficult environment?"

The young man smiled and looked at his teammates with trust in his eyes: "It is each other and every battle we have fought side by side on this journey that have taught us to rely on and trust each other. Moreover, whenever we are in desperate situations, there will always be ordinary people like you who tell us in the simplest way that life must go on and there is always light."

The long-haired female wizard added: "And those stories, those legends about courage and sacrifice that we heard during our journey. They are like sparks in the wind, igniting the light deep in our hearts."

The scholar pushed up his glasses, his eyes sparkling with a desire for knowledge. "More importantly, knowledge and history have taught us that no matter how long the darkness is, dawn will eventually come. Every time we uncover the secret of an ancient artifact, it's like lighting a lamp for the world."

After hearing this, the blacksmith's eyes moistened slightly. He stood up and bowed deeply to the expedition team: "You are not only heroes in battle, but also messengers of light. Please take good care of yourself, because there are many people like me in this world who are looking up to you and drawing strength from your stories."

Just as the atmosphere became warm and heavy, a traveling merchant happened to pass by and heard the blacksmith's words. He stopped, the bell on his backpack rang slightly, and his face was full of surprise: "Are you the team that is looking for artifacts and fighting against darkness? I have heard of your legend in many towns!"

He walked over to the campfire and sat down. He took out an old map from his bag and spread it out. "If you really want to find more sources of light, perhaps this map can help. It marks some forgotten holy places. It is said to be the remains of ancient messengers of light, hiding powerful light magic."

The members of the expedition team exchanged glances, and new hope and determination were rekindled in their eyes. The female wizard gently touched the map, feeling the secrets that were sealed by time: "Thank you, this gift is too precious. We will carefully consider each location and continue our journey." The conversation continued by the campfire until late at night, and everyone involved was infected by the spirit of unremitting pursuit of light. Finally, when the first ray of morning light penetrated the night, the expedition team packed up and prepared to embark on a new journey.

Before leaving, the young man turned to the blacksmith, his tone full of determination and gratitude: "We will not stop until this continent is bathed in light again. Please believe that hope has never left you and all kind people. As long as there is light in your heart, the world has infinite possibilities."

Just as the expedition team was getting ready to go, the tranquility of the early morning was suddenly broken by a burst of hurried footsteps. Everyone turned around vigilantly, and saw a graceful woman appear in their sight. She was surrounded by lavender mist, and her eyes were shining with strange light. It was obvious that she was not an ordinary person.

“Hmph, a mere mortal dares to covet the ancient power of light?” The woman sneered, gathered a dark energy at her fingertips, and suddenly threw it at the weakest scholar in the team.

"Be careful!" The warrior reacted quickly, stepped forward to block the scholar, raised his heavy sword to block, and the metal and shadow energy collided, making a deafening sound. However, this attack was just a test, and the real target of the demon girl Lin Xier did not seem to be here.

"Interesting, your courage is truly impressive." Lin Xier's lips curled up into a playful smile, her body moving left and right at an astonishing speed. In an instant, she circled to the flank of the team and went straight for the boy who seemed the most vulnerable.

The young man was caught off guard, and his heart tightened as he watched the demonic energy approaching. At this critical moment, a warm light elemental power emerged from the ice crystal staff in his hand, naturally forming a thin shield to resist the demon girl's sudden attack.

"So you are the Chosen One of Light... Interesting, interesting." Instead of being angry, Lin Xier seemed even more excited, and the weird look in her eyes became even stronger.

"Stop it, Lin Xier." At this time, the woman who had been observing silently stepped forward slowly. Her voice was gentle but full of power. "Your power comes from your distorted understanding of light. If you are willing, light can also guide you."

Lin Xier's face showed a complicated expression when she heard this. After a while, she put down her attacking posture, but her eyes were still alert: "Why should I believe you?"

"Because there is still a glimmer of light in your heart, otherwise, you would have killed us long ago." The woman smiled gently, as if she saw through the other person's mind, "Besides, becoming my partner is far more meaningful than fighting alone, isn't it?"

"Partner? Haha, this is the first time someone has said that to me." There was a hint of teasing in Lin Xier's tone, but her eyes swept over everyone, as if she was evaluating something.

Seeing this, the boy plucked up the courage to step forward and said, "If you are willing to change, we will accept you. Everyone has the right to choose the light, even if they have been lost before."

Lin Xier stared at the boy for a long time, and finally sighed: "Okay, I recognize Lin Feng as my master, but don't expect me to be obedient easily."

The young Lin Feng was slightly stunned, then smiled: "Welcome to join, Lin Xier. From today on, you are no longer alone."

With the addition of Lin Xier, the expedition team became more diverse and powerful. Her changes also quietly planted a glimmer of hope for the infinite possibilities of light in everyone's hearts.

As night fell, the expedition team sat around the campfire, enjoying the rare tranquility. Lin Xier sat alone a little further away, looking at the dancing flames with complicated eyes, as if a fierce struggle was going on in her heart.

"What are you thinking about?" Lin Feng came to her side quietly and sat down.

"I was wondering... can the light really wash away the darkness in me?" There was a hint of confusion in Lin Xier's voice.

"I believe it can," Lin Feng replied softly, his eyes firm, "Look, although this bonfire is small, it can dispel the chill around us. Everyone has a fire in their heart, the key is whether we are willing to let it burn."

Lin Xier was silent for a moment, then suddenly laughed: "What you said makes sense. Well, now that we have decided, let's go together to find those relics of light and see how many miracles this world has waiting for us."

"It's agreed, let's go. Tomorrow is another new day." Lin Feng stretched out his hand, and Lin Xier hesitated for a moment, but finally held it. In the light of the fire, the shadows of the two people were very long, as if foreshadowing that the journey together was about to start an unusual chapter.

The next morning, the sun shone through the sparse clouds and shone on the faces of the expedition team. Everyone looked particularly energetic. Under the leadership of Lin Feng, they followed the guidance of the mysterious map and stepped into an unknown forest. It is said that there is a lost temple there, guarding the ancient and powerful power of light.

The forest was filled with a faint mist, and the sound of birdsong could not cover up the vague atmosphere of uneasiness. "The feeling here is different from the previous places." The female mage whispered, and waved her staff lightly, and several rays of light flew out, illuminating the path ahead.

"Indeed," the scholar nodded in agreement, "Ancient texts record that subtle changes will occur in nature when approaching these holy places. Perhaps we are on the right track."

As they were advancing cautiously, the ground suddenly shook, and a huge vine monster suddenly jumped out of the soil, rushing towards them with its fangs and claws bared. The warrior quickly stood in front of the team, shouted loudly, and slashed down with his heavy sword, but it was easily bounced off by the tough vines.

"This monster is protected by this land. Conventional attacks have little effect on it." The female sorceress quickly analyzed and chanted an ancient spell. A dazzling light burst out from her fingertips and a beam of pure light arrow hit the core of the vine monster, causing it to tremble violently.

"Good opportunity!" Lin Feng took the opportunity to command, and the team members performed their duties and cooperated perfectly, and finally defeated the monster successfully. While resolving the crisis, they also discovered the secret entrance behind the monster, leading to the legendary temple.

(End of this chapter)