Alliance: Start Suona, send away the stupid sister Zhou

Chapter 968 Light

His eyes swept through the crowd and finally stopped at Lin Feng. His tone was calm and solemn: "Lin Feng, and all the brave warriors, I am here to convey God's will. The dark forces have not dissipated. They are stirring in another form, trying to subvert the world. You have been chosen to be the guardians of light and fight against the coming storm."

The crowd was in an uproar, and even Lin Feng couldn't help but show doubt: "Light Messenger, we have defeated Arthas, what exactly is this new threat..."

Michael shook his head slightly, his tone revealing an indescribable heaviness: "Arthas is just the tip of the iceberg. Hidden behind it is an older and more powerful existence. It takes advantage of people's fear, greed and despair to grow quietly. Now, it's time to reveal its true face."

The female sorceress stood up, with unquestionable determination in her eyes: "We are willing to take on this important task, but may I ask, how should we do it? How can we find and stop this hidden enemy?"

Michael pointed to the sky, where a star was shining brightly, as if guiding the direction: "An ancient prophecy mentioned the guidance of the stars, which will lead you to find the key to sealing the ancient evil. However, the road is difficult and you need not only strength, but also wisdom and unity."

The mysterious traveler stared at Michael, thinking: "Ancient evil... I seem to have heard related legends somewhere. This may be related to my lost memory. I will try my best to recall it. Perhaps that is the answer we are looking for."

Lin Feng looked around. Every teammate had an unyielding light in their eyes. He felt an unprecedented confidence in his heart: "We understand, Light Messenger. No matter what challenges we face, we will walk hand in hand until the end of the world."

Michael nodded, and his figure was gradually enveloped by soft light. He slowly rose into the air, and before leaving, he left a message that echoed in everyone's ears like a bell: "Remember, light always shines brightest in the darkest moments. You are not alone, and God is with you."

When the messenger of light completely disappeared in the night sky, everyone around the campfire was silent for a long time. Finally, it was Lin Feng who broke the silence: "Friends, take a break. We will set out at dawn. No matter what is waiting for us ahead, as long as we have faith in our hearts, there is nothing we cannot overcome."

As the night deepened, the castle returned to silence, with only the crackling of the bonfire, as if it was the prelude to the future battle, foreshadowing the upcoming difficulties and challenges. Lin Feng stood up, walked into the night, and walked alone, silently thinking about the action plan for tomorrow. The moonlight sprinkled on his armor, reflecting mottled light and shadow, and his figure looked lonely and resolute.

A villager passing by, holding an oil lamp, saw Lin Feng's back and couldn't help but stop and asked softly: "Sir, are you worried about tomorrow's battle?"

Lin Feng turned around and smiled. There was no fear in his eyes, only warmth and determination: "There are always worries, but the responsibilities we shoulder do not allow us to retreat. Everyone is working hard for a better tomorrow, aren't they?"

The villagers nodded, with admiration in their eyes: "Yes, sir. Since you and your team arrived, we have seen hope. Please return safely."

"Thank you," Lin Feng patted the villager's shoulder, "We will do our best to protect everyone, including you. Now, go and rest, we still have a long way to go tomorrow."

The villagers nodded gratefully, picked up their lanterns and left, their figures gradually blending into the night. Lin Feng continued to pace in the night, thinking about how to convey the newly acquired information and plans to each team member so that they could be fully prepared.

The next morning, the sun shone through the clouds and onto the ruins of the castle. Team members woke up one after another, packed their equipment, and prepared to set off. Lin Feng stood in the middle of the team, his eyes sweeping over each motivated face one by one, his heart filled with emotion and pride.

“Friends, what we are about to embark on today may be the most difficult journey so far. But as the messenger of light said, light always shines brightest in the darkest moments.” Lin Feng’s voice was not loud, but it was full of power, making everyone present straighten their backs involuntarily. “We must believe in ourselves, believe in each other, and believe in the beliefs we are guarding. Let us join hands to uncover that forgotten history and stop the coming storm.”

Alvin stepped forward and held Lin Feng's hand tightly: "We are ready. For our homeland and for the light, we will move forward fearlessly."

The mysterious traveler followed closely behind, his eyes deep: "I will use all my knowledge and memory to find clues to that ancient evil. It is closely related to our destiny."

The female sorceress raised her staff and chanted a spell. A faint light surrounded the team, providing them with additional protection: "My magic will be our solid shield. No matter what difficulties we encounter, I will protect you all."

The young knight Jack and his team also expressed their determination. Everyone was ready to meet the upcoming challenges with firm belief.

At this moment, the villager I met last night came running over, holding a letter tightly in his hand: "Sir, this is a letter that a mysterious traveler asked me to pass on to you. He said it is very important."

Lin Feng took the letter and opened it. There were only a few words in the letter, but every word was of great significance: "An ancient secret is hidden in a forgotten place. To find the truth, you must first purify your mind and break the demons in your heart. - A soul that was once lost."

"The Forgotten Land, a test of the soul?" Lin Feng murmured to himself, then looked at his companions, "It seems that our journey is more complicated than we imagined. But no matter what the road ahead is, we will move forward."

After the words were spoken, everyone was ready to go. Following Lin Feng's order, the team stepped out of the castle and headed towards the unknown front. Their backs were elongated in the morning light, appearing both small and great.

"Light is ahead and darkness will retreat." Lin Feng's voice floated in the wind, adding a bit of mystery and expectation to this unknown journey.

Along the way, villagers stopped their work and watched the heroic team go away. The old man stroked his beard and said to the children around him: "Look, those are the legendary heroes. They will protect us. In the future, you will become like them."

The child's eyes widened with admiration: "Really? Will they defeat those big monsters?"

"Of course," the old man replied with a smile, "as long as you have faith, nothing is impossible."

On the side of the road, a businessman talked to his friend: "Have you heard? They are going to find some ancient secret. It sounds like an adventure in a fairy tale."

The friend raised an eyebrow, revealing a hint of envy: "Yes, I also want to be an adventurer like that. But let's just do business honestly. After all, not everyone has the courage and ability."

As the team marched, birds followed from time to time, seemingly attracted by the courage and determination. Alvin noticed this and chuckled, "It seems that even the creatures in nature are cheering us on." The mysterious traveler was particularly silent in the team. He repeatedly recalled the contents of the letter, and the fog in his heart seemed to gradually dissipate. "The Land of Oblivion... Breaking the Demons in the Heart... Is that the key to unlocking everything?"

The female mage sensed his strangeness and asked with concern: "What are you thinking about? Have you found anything?"

He looked up, a hint of uncertainty flashing in his eyes: "I... I have a vague direction, but it takes more time to confirm. We must be careful, the real test may not be in the outside world, but in our hearts."

Lin Feng nodded in understanding: "Everyone has their own inner demons. If we support each other, there will be no difficulties that we cannot overcome. While finding the answer, it is also a baptism for ourselves."

As time went by, they finally came to a desolate area called the "Forgotten Land", where sandstorms were raging and vegetation was sparse. At first glance, it was desolate and dead silent.

"Is this... the Forgotten Land?" Jack looked around in disbelief. This place seemed lifeless, let alone any secrets.

“Often the more barren a place seems, the more unknown mysteries it hides.” Just as Lin Feng finished speaking, a gust of wind suddenly blew up, sweeping up yellow sand all over the sky, and the group’s vision instantly became blurred.

"Everyone be careful, stay together and don't get separated!" Lin Feng reminded loudly, and everyone quickly formed a circle and used their bodies to protect themselves from the harsh environment.

At this moment, a strange light appeared in the center of the storm and gradually condensed into the shape of a portal, as if calling them.

"Where does this door lead to?" The female sorceress frowned. Even she was surprised by this extraordinary phenomenon.

Lin Feng took a step forward resolutely, facing the door of light: "No matter where it leads to, for everything we are protecting, we must face it bravely. Let's go in together, the answer is inside."

Everyone looked at each other, and although they were full of trepidation, no one backed down. They held hands and stepped into the mysterious door step by step.

As the light changed, they found themselves in a strange and mysterious space, surrounded by intricate runes. In the center stood a huge mirror, but what was reflected in the mirror was not their figures, but chaos.

"Is this the test of the soul?" Alvin asked softly. Everyone could feel a call from the bottom of their heart. It was an examination of themselves and an interrogation of the past.

The mysterious traveler stared at the mirror. Suddenly, his image began to distort, and fragments of memories emerged: "I remember... the ancient evil, called 'Shadow Weaver', which manipulates people's hearts, weaves illusions, and makes people lose themselves..."

"What should we do?" The female mage looked at Lin Feng nervously. They had to find a solution.

Lin Feng took a deep breath and said firmly: "When facing the inner demons, only by looking directly into our hearts and admitting our fears and weaknesses can we become truly strong. We must believe in ourselves, and even more so, we must believe in each other."

Just as they were about to explore further and find a way to purify their souls, ripples suddenly appeared in the mirror, and a deep and distant voice echoed in the space: "Warriors, you have taken the first step, but the real challenge has just begun..."

"Challenge?" Lin Feng took a step forward, his voice filled with unquestionable determination, "No matter what kind of test lies ahead, we will move forward. Because we are fighting for light and for our homeland."

"Yes, light always comes after darkness." Alvin followed closely and tightened his sword.

The mysterious traveler showed an unprecedented determination on his face. Those fragments of memories seemed to give him new strength. "I have to face my past. Only in this way can I find a way to fight against the 'Shadow Weaver'."

The conversations between villagers and passersby seemed like an invisible force pushing them forward. When the merchants talked about their adventures in the crowd, there was a hint of unfulfilled dreams in their eyes; the old man's expectation for his grandson made this adventure not only about the individual, but also a spiritual inheritance to inspire the next generation. Although these voices were just idle chats by passersby, they invisibly constructed a totem of heroes and dreams, inspiring everyone in the team.

The female sorceress closed her eyes and concentrated on sensing the flow of energy around her. "There is a powerful magic barrier here, protecting something and blocking something. We need to find a way to remove the barrier."

Suddenly, a light breeze blew by, bringing with it a strange whisper, as if it was the guidance of the souls who had fallen here and failed to complete their mission. "To purify your soul, you must first recognize yourself..."

"Know yourself..." Lin Feng repeated this sentence. Suddenly, he seemed to understand something. "Are we all too focused on external enemies and ignore the troubles in our hearts? Perhaps, what this mirror wants to tell us is that there is an untouched shadow hidden deep in every soul. We must face it, accept it, and then transcend it."

The team members exchanged glances and fell into deep thought. Jack stroked the hilt of his sword, and his mind flashed back to the power he had always pursued and the loneliness that came with it; the female wizard recalled the exclusion she suffered when she was young because her magic was out of control, and the pain of being misunderstood still hurt.

"It seems that it's time to reveal my scars." Alvin smiled bitterly, but his eyes were extremely firm.

"Then let's get started." The mysterious traveler was the first to walk towards the mirror. His reflection began to distort. The picture reflected in the mirror made him painful yet relieved. It was the memory he had escaped from out of fear.

Then, one by one, each member of the team bravely faced their own inner demons, some of which were past failures, some were unfulfilled loves, and some were uncertain about the future. Every inner struggle and release made the chaos in the mirror fade, until finally, the mirror surface slowly cracked, revealing a shining path.

(End of this chapter)