Alliance: Start Suona, send away the stupid sister Zhou

Chapter 962 Detective

With a deafening roar, the body of the dark guardian collapsed, and an ancient and sacred power emerged, surrounding the heroes, as if rewarding their heroic actions.

"We...we did it!" the little boy shouted in surprise, tears of excitement flashing in his eyes.

"But this is just the beginning," the sorceress leaned over and picked up a key inlaid with strange runes on the ground. "This should be the key to opening the seal. We must keep moving forward until we put an end to all this."

When they passed through the last dense forest, an ancient relic suddenly appeared before their eyes. It was an altar forgotten by time. The seal in the center emitted a faint glow, as if calling them.

“It seems that all clues point to here.” The warrior stared at the seal, his tone filled with both determination and worry.

The female sorceress stepped forward and slowly inserted the rune key into the groove of the seal. Instantly, the sky and earth changed color, the seal glowed brightly, and ancient legends and future revelations emerged in their minds.

"This... is the answer we are looking for!" The little boy jumped up excitedly.

“But it’s also a new challenge.” Lin Feng’s friend said in a heavy tone, “The power hidden behind the seal may be something we cannot imagine.”

As the seal was released, the deep and familiar laughter was heard again from the depths of the forest. This time, it seemed clearer and more threatening: "Very good, you succeeded, but you also fell into my trap. Now, let's see the real game. It has just begun."

"Who's there?" The warrior looked around vigilantly, holding his sword tightly, ready to fight at any time.

"No need to look for me. I'm here, and I'm also in the heart of each of you." The voice seemed to come from all directions, carrying an indescribable pressure.

The little boy nervously grasped the corner of the female wizard's clothes and asked in a low voice: "Is it him? The guy who has been staring at us?"

"It's obvious that our actions have attracted his attention." The female sorceress analyzed calmly, while comforting the little boy with her eyes.

"Then, come out and face each other. How can you be considered a hero if you hide in the dark and talk!" Lin Feng's friend shouted loudly, trying to intimidate the invisible enemy with his momentum.

“Hero? Good man? Oh, your understanding of me is too superficial.” As the voice fell, the air twisted, and a figure in a black robe slowly appeared. His face was stern, and his eyes flashed with cunning light. “I am the oldest watcher in this land and the guardian of all secrets. Your behavior of unlocking the seal is just acting according to the script I designed.”

"What is your purpose?" The warrior took a step forward, pointing the tip of his sword at the opponent.

The man in black robe smiled slightly and spread his hands, showing unrivaled confidence: "Purpose? I just want to see if there are any challengers worthy of my attention in this era. You, perhaps, can bring me some fun."

"It's too much to play with the safety of the entire world!" the female mage scolded angrily.

"The world? Safety?" The man in black robe sneered, "Humans are always so naive, thinking that they are the center of the universe. But the truth is, the destruction and rebirth of the world is just part of the cycle of nature. I just accelerated this process and made the wheel of history roll forward."

"We won't let you succeed." The little boy stood up firmly. Although facing a strong enemy, he was still fearless. "We must protect everyone, no matter what the cost!"

“You are brave, kid.” The man in black robe seemed to be quite interested in the boy’s performance. “But are you sure you are really ready to face what is coming? The truth is often more unbearable than the surface brightness.”

At this moment, the ground began to shake, the ancient altar emitted a dazzling light, the seal was completely released, and the energy released from it surged in all directions like a torrent. The entire Shadow Forest seemed to come alive, the trees swayed, and all things revived, but it was also accompanied by unknown movements.

"Look, the prelude to a new era has begun." The man in black robes turned his back to the crowd and looked at the gradually changing forest. "And you can either become the founder of the new era, or become a stepping stone to the new era."

"We choose the former." Lin Feng's friend said in a firm tone, and passers-by and team members around him responded one after another, with unyielding flames burning in their eyes.

"Very good, then let's wait and see." The man in black robe disappeared on the spot, leaving only one sentence echoing in the air, "Remember, the real game has just begun..."

Discussions among the crowd gradually began, filled with surprise, confusion, and speculation about the future:

"What is going on? Who is that person?"

"Can they really fight against such a powerful force?"

"Now that the seal has been broken, what will the world be like next?" A young woman tightly grasped her companion's hand, with both panic and expectation in her eyes.

An elderly villager shook his head and sighed, "The guardian from the ancient legend has appeared in the world. This is not a good thing. I'm afraid something big is going to happen."

On the side, several strong men gathered together and whispered: "Looking at the postures of those warriors, it seems that they are well prepared. If they can really protect this world, then we must lend them a helping hand."

The little boy looked for support in the crowd, when suddenly a childish voice came: "Brother, you will protect everyone, right?" A little girl held her brother's hand, looked up at him, her eyes full of admiration.

The boy squatted down and touched her head gently: "Of course, not just me, all of us, including these brave warriors, will protect this world together, as well as you and mom."

At this time, the soldier walked towards the crowd and said loudly: "No matter what lies ahead, we will face it together. We need everyone's help to build our defense line and protect our homeland."

The sorceress stood beside him and added: "We are not alone. Everyone can be a light in this battle. Please believe that light will eventually dispel darkness."

People were silent for a while, and then one after another expressed their willingness to join. Their determination gathered into a warm and powerful force, illuminating the uncertainty that was about to be faced. Behind all this, Lin Feng's friend whispered to the female wizard: "It seems that the game of the black-robed man has just begun. We must find more clues about him and how to fight him."

The female sorceress nodded, her eyes far-reaching: "Indeed, but I have a hunch that the answer we seek may be hidden behind the power released from the seal. We must find out the truth as soon as possible."

Just as they were discussing countermeasures, the little boy suddenly ran up to the warrior, holding a fragment that was flickering with a faint light in his hand: "This flew out when the seal was broken. I think it is very important."

The warrior took the fragment and examined it carefully. The ancient patterns engraved on it seemed to tell an unknown story. "This... this may be the key. We need to find someone who knows ancient texts to interpret it and see if we can find the black robe man's weakness or his true intentions."

The sun sets again, and the heroes embark on a more arduous journey, not only to explore the newly discovered clues, but also to find the power that can unite everyone to resist the coming storm.

"Let's go. Every minute and every second is crucial." The soldier collected the fragments and turned to everyone, saying, "We need wisdom and courage to uncover the truth behind all this."

Everyone responded to the soldier's call, and the team slowly moved forward in the afterglow of the setting sun, with determination and resoluteness on every face. The little boy followed closely beside the soldier, and although his steps were a little staggering, his eyes were extremely firm.

On the way, an old businessman passing by joined them curiously and asked, "Where are you going? It looks like you are on an important mission."

"We are heading to the nearest city of scholars, hoping to find a wise man who can interpret this fragment." The female wizard patiently explained, while showing the mysterious fragment. The old merchant took a closer look, with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

"Oh, this... I seem to have seen this symbol somewhere, but I can't remember where exactly." The old businessman's face was full of confused wrinkles.

"It's okay, any clues you can provide will be helpful." Lin Feng's friend encouraged, while remembering to look around and be alert to possible crises.

The team continued to move forward, and residents in the villages and towns along the way stopped to talk. They were full of curiosity and speculation about this seemingly ordinary yet extraordinary team.

"Look, those are the heroes fighting against the Dark Guardians!" a young man shouted excitedly to his companions.

"It's amazing. I hope they can find a way to solve all this." An old woman clasped her hands together and prayed, her eyes full of hope.

During this long journey, the team continues to grow, and travelers with various skills join one after another. They have only one goal - to solve the mystery and protect the continent from unknown threats.

Finally, on a sunny afternoon, the group arrived at the City of Scholars. Under the city gate, the breath of wisdom was overwhelming, and the stone walls were carved with the wisdom of scholars from all generations.

Soon after entering the city, with the guidance of a kind librarian, they found the Ancient Books Library, which is known as a treasure house of knowledge. In the hall filled with dusty books, a white-haired old scholar was buried in the sea of ​​books. When he heard the purpose of the crowd, he raised his head and a strange light flashed in his eyes.

"Let me see the fragment." The old man's voice was deep and powerful. He took the fragment, put on a pair of old glasses, and examined it carefully.

Time seemed to freeze, and the air was filled with tension and expectation. After a long while, the old man put down the fragments and sighed deeply: "This... This symbol originated from ancient times, recording the legend of a powerful being. It is said that he has mastered the ability to control nature and time and space, and this being is most likely the man in black robes."

"Control nature and time and space?" The little boy widened his eyes in disbelief.

"That's right. It is said that that existence left behind seals and trials, just waiting for someone with ability to solve them, thus proving that there are still things in the world worthy of his attention. What you are experiencing is probably his test." The old man's words shocked everyone present.

"So what should we do?" the soldier asked urgently.

The old man pondered for a moment and said slowly: "To fight against such a powerful force, force alone is not enough. The clues on the fragments point to a lost holy place, where the ultimate secret of the seal and a possible way to fight back are hidden."

The female sorceress nodded: "We must set off immediately."

When everyone was about to leave, the old scholar handed over a yellowed ancient book and said, "Take this book with you. It may help you on your journey."

As the sun sets, the heroes set out again, their figures lengthening in the afterglow of the setting sun, carrying hope and the unknown, heading towards an unknown holy land. Passersby follow them with both expectation and uneasiness in their hearts, because they understand that this is not just a battle between a group of people, but a battle that concerns the fate of the entire world.

"Will they succeed?" The little girl took her brother's hand and looked up at the starry sky again.

"As long as you have faith, there are no difficulties that cannot be overcome." My brother's answer was gentle but firm.

In the distance, the voice of the man in black robes seemed to travel through time and space, echoing in the hearts of every adventurer: "Remember, the climax of the game has just begun..."

Yes, brother, I believe them." The little girl held her brother's hand tightly, her eyes twinkling with eternal starlight, as if she had found their North Star in the endless darkness.

As the team left, the city of scholars returned to peace again, but under this peace, there were undercurrents. The stories of the scholars and residents in the city were quietly passed on, and each version was mixed with awe and hope. A young apprentice excitedly discussed with his friends in a teahouse: "Do you know? They said there was a little boy in that team who was incredibly brave! I want to be a hero like that in the future!"

At the same time, under the guidance of ancient books, the team crossed mountains and ridges, overcame hardships and obstacles, and finally arrived at the legendary lost holy land. The holy land was shrouded in thick fog, mysterious and quiet, as if it was a world of its own, isolated from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. The little boy looked around curiously, and every step was full of novelty and unknown: "It feels so magical here."

"Indeed," the sorceress replied softly. She scanned the surroundings, trying to understand the mysteries here. "Every bit of air is filled with ancient power. Here may be the key for us to fight against the black-robed man and save the world."

Everyone stopped in front of an ancient altar. The warrior stepped forward and placed the fragment in the center of the altar. Suddenly, the ground shook, and the patterns on the altar and the symbols on the fragments echoed with each other, emitting a dazzling light. Ancient texts appeared in the air, surrounding everyone.