Alliance: Start Suona, send away the stupid sister Zhou

Chapter 938: Inconspicuous

The interior of the temple was decorated in a simple and solemn style. On the central altar, a gem emitting a soft glow lay quietly. It was the purpose of their trip - the Heart of Light. Just as Lin Feng reached out to take it, an old and majestic voice sounded in the empty hall:
"To claim this, you must first prove your will and purity. In the darkness, light is the most precious, but also the most fragile. Tell me, how do you ensure that this power does not fall into the wrong hands?"

The sound seemed to come from the temple itself, making everyone present feel unprecedented pressure. "We can't guarantee that we will never make mistakes," Lin Feng answered frankly, "but because of this, we must learn how to seek light in failure and prove the value of light with actions. Everyone has a desire for a better world in their hearts, and this power should be used to protect it, not to conquer it."

As soon as the words fell, the Heart of Light floated up gently, turning into countless tiny particles of light, and merged into everyone's body. A warm and powerful force surged through their bodies, and they felt unprecedented fulfillment and determination.

"Very good, you have passed the test." The voice seemed to comment with satisfaction, and then gradually dissipated.

After leaving the temple, the expedition members had a better understanding and deeper trust with each other. They knew that the road ahead was still long, but as long as they had a bright future in their hearts, they would have nothing to fear.

On the way back to the town, the villagers were talking about the return of the expedition team. Their shadows were lengthened by the setting sun, like triumphant heroes.

"Look, that's them! I heard they found the Heart of Light!" An old woman pointed at them, her eyes sparkling with curiosity and admiration.

"What an amazing group of young people. They fight against darkness and bring us hope." The young man next to him spoke up, his tone full of excitement.

"Especially that Lin Feng. I heard that he is not only brave, but also got Lin Xier to join them." The little girl held her mother's hand, her eyes full of admiration for the hero.

"Hey, have you heard? It is said that only the purest hearts can pass the trial in the temple." In the tavern, several strong men whispered to each other, and their words were full of disbelief.

The members of the expedition team smiled and occasionally nodded to the villagers passing by, feeling a sense of glory belonging to the team.

Back at the hotel in the town, they sat around a round table, on which were placed the newly acquired map and some ancient books for research. Lin Xier's eyes were brighter than usual, as if under the influence of the Heart of Light, even her state of mind had undergone subtle changes.

"What should we do next?" The scholar pushed his glasses and asked seriously.

The female wizard stroked the map and pondered for a moment: "According to these clues, the next destination should be a forgotten 'City of Light and Shadow'. Legend has it that there is a secret technique to control the balance of light and shadow. If we can master it, we will be more confident in fighting against darkness."

"City of Light and Shadow? It sounds mysterious and dangerous." The warrior frowned, obviously beginning to prepare himself mentally for the next challenge.

"No matter what, we have to give it a try." Lin Feng's eyes were firm. "Besides, this time we have Lin Xier. Her ability may help us find key clues in the unknown city."

Lin Xier raised her eyebrows and smiled confidently: "Don't worry, I'm familiar with the secrets in those dark corners."

"Then let's settle down, rest for a night, and set off tomorrow morning." The female mage closed the map and announced.

Late at night, the wind outside the hotel blew gently, bringing the coolness of early autumn. Lin Feng and Lin Xier stood in the moonlight, looking at the starry sky, each with different feelings in their hearts.

"Lin Feng, do you really believe that I can change?" Lin Xier suddenly spoke, her voice was very soft but extremely sincere.

Lin Feng turned to look at her, without a trace of doubt in his eyes: "I believe that everyone has a bright side, but sometimes it is obscured. You see, no matter how covered by dark clouds, the stars will eventually shine again."

Lin Xier smiled. It was the most sincere smile she had ever given since she joined: "Thank you, Lin Feng. Perhaps the power of light is stronger than I thought."

"It's not just the power of light," Lin Feng said softly, "but also the trust and support we have for each other."

At this point in the conversation, a shooting star suddenly streaked across the night sky, and the two of them made a wish at the same time.

"I hope our journey can bring us more miracles." Lin Feng whispered.

"And I hope that I can truly become a part of the light." Lin Xier added, her eyes filled with unprecedented determination.

After hearing the news about the Fallen Abyss, the atmosphere of the expedition team became solemn. It is said that there is an ancient evil power hidden deep in the Fallen Abyss, which, once released, will bring disastrous consequences to the whole world. Under the organization of Lin Feng, the group is preparing intensively, vowing to uncover the secrets of the abyss and prevent the possible catastrophe.

"It seems that our next stop is the Fallen Abyss." Lin Feng spread out the map and slowly moved his finger along the zigzag lines, finally stopping at a place marked as an unknown area. He looked up at everyone, his eyes showing both determination and worry, "This is not just a simple treasure hunt. We may be facing the greatest challenge since ancient times."

The female sorceress nodded in agreement, her expression serious. "The evil forces of the abyss are particularly wary of light. We have the protection of the Heart of Light, which is a great advantage. But we must be careful, because there may be traps and monsters hidden in the abyss that we have never seen before."

The soldiers were ready to fight: "No matter what kind of enemy we face, as long as we unite as one, there will be no difficulties that we cannot overcome. This time, I will also do my part to protect this world."

Lin Xier seemed to be silent. She looked into the distance with a wave in her eyes: "The abyss... It is a place that is closely connected to my past. It would be nice if I could find the answer to my self-salvation there."

"Xi'er," Lin Feng walked to her side and gently put his hand on her shoulder, "Each of us has a past that we want to overcome. What's important is how we grasp the present and create the future. Let's go together. No matter what the abyss hides, we will face it together." As the decision was made, the expedition team began to prepare all kinds of necessary supplies and also sought help from the outside world, hoping to unite more forces to fight the upcoming threat. Time passed quietly in the tense and orderly preparations, until a moonless night, the expedition team finally embarked on the journey to the Fallen Abyss.

On the way, they passed through the dark forest, crossed the steep mountains, and finally came to the edge of the abyss after many hardships. The scene before them was shocking, a dark crack like a scar on the earth, the crack constantly overflowed with a suffocating dark breath, and the low sound of curses echoed around.

"The gate to the abyss is about to open." Lin Feng tightly grasped the sword in his hand, and his voice seemed unusually firm in the wind. "We don't know what is waiting for us inside, but for the sake of light and this world, we must move forward."

At this moment, the ground suddenly shook, the gate of the abyss slowly opened, and darkness surged out like a tide, trying to swallow up all the light. At this critical moment, the members of the expedition stood back to back in a circle, and light burst out from them, forming a strong line of defense.

"We will not let the darkness succeed!" Lin Feng shouted loudly, his sword tip pointing towards the abyss. The sword shone brightly, leading everyone to charge together.

The battle started immediately, and the expedition team fought fiercely with the dark creatures that emerged. Lin Xier showed extraordinary strength. Under the guidance of the Heart of Light, her ability caused huge damage to the dark creatures. Every attack was accurate and fatal. Her figure, which was once shrouded in darkness, became the guardian of light at this moment.

The fierce battle lasted for several days and nights. Just when everyone was exhausted, a deafening roar came from the depths of the abyss, and then a huge dark creature slowly rose up. Its figure was enough to make any life tremble.

"It's the guardian of the abyss!" the scholar exclaimed, and quickly flipped through the ancient books in his hands, looking for a solution.

Lin Feng did not retreat. He looked at everyone around him with trust in his eyes: "We have come so far, we cannot stop here. No matter what kind of enemy it is, as long as we work together, light will eventually penetrate the darkness."

Inspired by Lin Feng, the expedition team members gathered their strength again and faced this final test together. The battle became fierce, and both sides tried their best. At the most critical moment, Lin Feng and Lin Xier launched a Jedi counterattack. Their strength merged together and turned into a ray of light that pierced the sky and hit the core of the dark guardian.

With a deafening roar, the dark guardian fell down, the gate of the abyss closed, and the world around them seemed to return to peace. Light defeated darkness, and the members of the expedition team also grew up in this battle. The bond between them became stronger, and their understanding of light became deeper.

"We did it." Lin Feng looked at the sky with a tired but satisfied smile on his lips.

Lin Xier walked up to him, her eyes clearer than ever before: "Yes, we did it together. Lin Feng, you are right, the power of light, and the trust and support between us are invincible."

The two smiled at each other, and the teammates around them gathered around them, each of them with joy and pride of victory on their faces. At this moment, they were not only members of the expedition team, but also the most solid support for each other.

"But this is just the beginning." Lin Feng's gaze passed over the cheering teammates and looked into the unknown distance. "Although the abyss is sealed, we know that darkness always lurks in the shadows of the world. Our mission is to continue to search for the scattered fragments of the Heart of Light and completely dispel the darkness in every corner."

The female magician stepped forward and handed a yellowed ancient book to Lin Feng: "According to this ancient book, the fragments of the Heart of Light are scattered in the five secret realms. Each secret realm contains ancient trials and guardians. Only those with pure hearts and firm beliefs can pass the trials and obtain the fragments."

"The five secret realms?" The warrior clenched his fists, his fighting spirit boiling. "No matter what challenges lie ahead, we will overcome them one by one. For light, for this world."

Lin Xier lowered her head and gently stroked the Heart of Light on her chest. Her determination was stronger than ever before: "I am willing to face any trial, for myself, and to prove that light can also bloom in darkness."

The team set out on their journey again, and their first stop was a secret place called the "Forgotten Forest". Legend has it that there live elves who can control memories, and once you get lost in it, you will never be able to find your original self again.

"Forgotten Forest, it sounds like a test specially prepared for me." Lin Xier smiled bitterly, but her eyes were firm, "I will face my past."

Soon after entering the forest, the surrounding scenery began to change unpredictably, and every step seemed to be stepping into a new dream. Suddenly, a beautiful and mysterious elf appeared in front of them, and her eyes seemed to contain thousands of years of stories.

"Welcome to the Forgotten Forest, travelers." The elf's voice was ethereal and pleasant. "Here, you will face a test of your soul. Tell me, what are you looking for?"

"We are looking for fragments of the Heart of Light for the light and peace of the world." Lin Feng answered without hesitation.

The elf shook his head gently. "The true test lies not in the outside world, but in your heart. This forest will reflect your deepest fears and regrets. Only by overcoming them can you find what you seek."

The members of the expedition looked at each other and nodded firmly. They knew that this journey was not only about conquering the outside world, but also about redeeming themselves.

As they go deeper, everyone is involuntarily drawn into their own memories and nightmares. Lin Feng faces the regret of his past that he failed to save, the female mage blames herself for not being strong enough to protect everyone, and Lin Xier falls into the loneliness and despair of living in the darkness of the past.

"You can't escape, Lin Xier." In the dark illusion, a familiar and indifferent voice sounded, "This is your original destination."

"Maybe it was once, but it's different now." Lin Xier looked up, with a determined light in her eyes. "I have found a new family, and I have a world worth protecting. I am no longer the person I used to be."

With the mutual encouragement and self-transcendence of their teammates, they broke through their inner constraints one by one and gathered together again. When the light emanating from their hearts gathered together, the illusions of the Forgotten Forest dissipated one by one, and the fragments of the Heart of Light lay quietly in front of them.

"Congratulations, you've passed the test." The elf appeared again, this time with a smile full of approval, "Remember, the greatest power does not come from the outside world, but from your own heart."

With the first fragment of the Heart of Light, the expedition team continued their journey, leaving behind a legendary story in every secret place they visited. The friendship and trust between them became stronger with each challenge.