Alliance: Start Suona, send away the stupid sister Zhou

Chapter 985 Darkness

"And all this is thanks to you. It is your courage that leads us here." Leah walked over and gently patted the traveler on the shoulder. Her smile was like a spring breeze, warm and inspiring.

Leo looked into the distance. The rising sun was dispelling the last trace of darkness. His voice was filled with infinite pride: "In the next place, no matter how many shadows lurk, we will bring light to it."

Just as they were about to leave for their next adventure, a young villager came running from the newly restored village, panting but full of excitement: "Messenger of Light, please wait a moment!"

"What's wrong, kids?" Lin Feng asked gently, bending down to show equality. Even though they had just defeated a powerful enemy, they were still gentle big brothers and sisters in front of the children.

"The old wise man in the village wants to see you. He said he knows some important information about the Shadow Lord that may be helpful to your journey." The boy's eyes flashed with curiosity and awe.

"Really? This news is very important." Alvin immediately realized that this might be a turning point, and their path against the shadow might become clearer because of it.

They followed the young man back to the village. The old wise man sat under an ancient tree, emitting a quiet wisdom. Seeing the messenger of light, the old wise man slowly spoke, his voice old and powerful: "A long time ago, there was a prophecy about how four warriors would overcome many difficulties and finally uncover the secret of the source of shadows. You are the messengers of light in the prophecy."

"What else does the prophecy mention?" Leo asked anxiously, the sword in his hand trembling slightly, as if he couldn't wait to know more information to help them eliminate the darkness as soon as possible.

The old wise man closed his eyes, as if recalling the distant past: "To completely defeat the Shadow Lord, we must find the lost Heart of Light, which is the source of power that has existed since the beginning of creation. It is hidden at the end of the world, and only those who truly understand the balance between light and darkness can find and awaken it."

"The end of the world..." Leah repeated softly, her eyes far-reaching, as if she had already drawn a journey full of unknowns and dangers in her mind.

"Thank you for your guidance, wise man. We will find the heart of light, for this world, for every soul struggling in the darkness." Lin Feng nodded heavily, his eyes burning with undying faith.

"Please be careful, the road to light is full of thorns, but please remember that every person with hope is your strongest backing." After the old wise man said this, he closed his eyes and rested, as if the conversation just now had exhausted his strength.

The four messengers of light walked out of the village with the travelers, and the villagers waved goodbye behind them, their faces filled with unprecedented hope and courage. At this moment, everyone believed that no matter how bumpy the road ahead was, as long as the messengers of light kept moving forward, light would eventually defeat darkness.

"Then, the next stop is the end of the world." Leo broke the silence first. His tone was firm and determined, and also full of longing for an unknown journey.

"Yes, no matter how far away it is, we will find the Heart of Light." Alvin echoed, and their eyes met in the air. They seemed to have seen the unreachable goal waving at them.

Leah looked at Lin Feng with a smile: "No matter what the road ahead holds, as long as we walk together, nothing is impossible."

Lin Feng nodded and clenched the key of destiny in his hand: "Yes, as long as we have hope in our hearts, the light is ahead."

"Let's go, friends." Lin Feng's words were like the horn of dawn, stirring everyone's heart. They set out on a new journey, their backs lengthened in the sunset, lonely and determined.

Passing through unknown lands, they met all kinds of passers-by. An old farmer who was working in the fields stopped his work, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and murmured to himself at their backs: "Look, those are the legendary messengers of light. Their eyes are hotter than the sun and brighter than the stars in the night sky. I really hope I can do something for this world like them."

In a tavern in a remote town, several drunken travelers were chatting loudly. One of them suddenly slammed the table and pointed at Lin Feng and his group who were about to leave the door: "I bet those people are going to do big things! Didn't you see the fire in their eyes? That's not something ordinary people can have!" The surrounding travelers looked at them sideways, and discussions began to rise, full of envy and admiration.

In this way, their fame spread across the continent bit by bit with their footsteps. However, they themselves were completely unaware of this, and their hearts were only concerned with the unattainable goal - the heart of light at the end of the world.

"What do you think the end of the world will look like?" A traveler asked this question one night while sitting around a campfire and gazing up at the stars.

"Perhaps it is the endless void, or perhaps it is an uncontaminated pure land." Leo guessed in a low voice, the sword in his hand reflecting the firelight, flickering.

"I hope there will be answers there." Leah's eyes were gentle and deep, as if she had traveled through thousands of mountains and rivers and saw the other side where all the secrets were hidden.

"No matter what, we must witness it together." Alvin's smile remained the same, a promise that required no words, giving everyone strength.

Day after day, they crossed the desert, climbed over the mountains, and experienced countless trials and adventures. In an abandoned ancient city, they rescued a group of refugees besieged by shadow creatures. A child among the refugees tightly grasped Lin Feng's hand and looked at them with hopeful eyes: "Big brother, you will definitely find the Heart of Light, right? Because you are our heroes."

At that moment, Lin Feng's heart was deeply touched. He leaned over and answered gently: "Yes, for you, for all those who are full of hope for the future like you, we will never give up."

Finally, at the edge of an ancient and mysterious forest, they found a secret passage leading to the underground, which seemed to be one of the clues to the end of the world. At the entrance, an ancient inscription attracted their attention, which read:

"Anyone who seeks light must first face his own darkness. Only by moving forward with fear in mind can one touch the light of the soul."

"It seems that the final test is about to begin." Leo said in a deep voice, the sword in his hand was unsheathed, ready to meet the unknown challenge.

"Together, until the end of the world." The four stood side by side, their shadows lengthened in the setting sun, overlapping each other like an indestructible wall.

And when they stepped into the underground passage leading to the unknown, an echo sounded deep in the passage, as if it was the whisper of history, or the call of the future.

"Yes, my friend, until the end of the world." Lin Feng's voice echoed in the deep tunnel, stirring up a series of echoes, each of which seemed to be an affirmation of their determination.

As they went deeper into the tunnel, the light gradually disappeared and the surroundings became extremely quiet. Only the sound of their footsteps and breathing could be heard. At this time, a faint blue light flickered in front of them, leading them forward. "Look, there is something glowing." Leah reminded softly, with a hint of curiosity in her eyes.

As I got closer, I saw a crystal emitting a soft blue light, embedded in the stone wall, like a pearl in the sea. The crystal was surrounded by ancient runes, slowly releasing a calm yet powerful force.

"This is... an ancient fragment of light, a miraculous object that is said to be able to guide travelers." Alvin stared at the crystal, his tone full of awe.

Suddenly, the crystal shone brightly, and a ray of light separated and turned into a light and shadow map, floating in the air, showing the complex path leading to the end of the world.

"It seems that we have received guidance." A hint of determination flashed in Leo's eyes, and his hand holding the sword became tighter.

As they studied the map carefully, a faint whisper spread in the air, as if an invisible being was observing them.

"Who is there?" Lin Feng looked around vigilantly, and the key of destiny in his hand also exuded warmth faintly, ready to deal with possible crises.

"Welcome, messenger of light. I am the keeper of the memory of this land. It has been a long time since I have seen such a determined traveler. Are you willing to listen to my story?" A vicissitudes yet gentle voice came from the air, but the speaker was not seen.

"We are willing to listen, wise man." Alvin answered on behalf of everyone. They sat in a circle and waited for the voice to continue.

"A long time ago, this land was bathed in light, until the forces of darkness invaded and brought endless suffering. The loss of the Heart of Light caused the balance to tilt, and the world entered a long dark night... But the prophecy mentioned that four warriors will reopen the Gate of Light and guide the world back on track." The voice was slow and affectionate, as if telling a long epic.

"How do we find the Heart of Light?" Leo asked, his words revealing his unyielding determination.

"Courage and wisdom coexist. The hearts of the four messengers must be tested. They must learn to find hope in despair and to let light bloom in darkness. Only in this way can you touch the deepest secrets." The voice gradually faded away, and the air returned to calm.

The four of them looked at each other and saw firm faith in each other's eyes. "No matter what kind of trial lies ahead, we will face it together." Lin Feng's words sounded like a pledge and also like encouragement.

As they continued to go deeper into the tunnel, a series of hurried footsteps came from behind, interrupting their thoughts. Looking back, they saw a ragged, exhausted young man running towards them at almost a sprint.

“Please, save my village! The shadow creatures are attacking again, and there is no force that can stop them...except you, the messengers of light!” The young man’s eyes were full of helplessness and expectation.

Alvin quickly stepped forward and calmed the other person down: "Don't worry, we will help you. Guide us and tell us how to get to your village."

A look of gratitude appeared on the young man's face, and he quickly led them back the way they came. On the way, conversations about their heroic deeds continued to reach their ears. Passers-by were either amazed or in awe, and cast respectful glances at them.

"They really are messengers of light, heroes from legends!"

"Look at their steps, so determined, as if no difficulties can stop them."

These words became an invisible motivation in their journey, making them understand that every step was not only for their own mission, but also for everyone who was looking up to the light in the darkness.

When they arrived at the village, facing the surging shadow creatures, the messengers of light fought side by side again. Every battle was no longer just a simple fight, but a fight for protection and hope.

With victory after victory, the four messengers became more and more famous. They became a symbol of hope, inspiring more people to bravely face the darkness and pursue light.

  The story leaves more suspense after each adventure, foreshadowing that greater challenges and trials are waiting for them. During a short break, Lin Feng looked up at the starry sky and asked softly:

"How far are we from the end of the world? What secrets does the Heart of Light hide?"

“Secrets are always accompanied by dangers and challenges, but as we have experienced, every step brings us closer to the truth.” Alvin replied, his eyes flashing with a desire for the unknown and an indomitable will.

"Then let us keep moving forward until we solve all the puzzles." Leo clenched his fists, his words full of power.

  Leia smiled and joined the conversation: "Yes, as long as we unite as one, the Heart of Light will surely be waiting for us not far ahead."
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Just as the four people reaffirmed their oath, a strange wave suddenly spread in the center of the village, causing a slight tremor. The villagers looked around in horror, at a loss. Lin Feng and others immediately became alert. This power fluctuation was different from any they had encountered before, and seemed to be summoning something.

"Is this... a call from ancient times?" Leo narrowed his eyes, and the sword in his hand trembled slightly due to nervousness.

At this moment, a crack appeared in the ground, and an ancient scroll slowly rose up and floated in front of everyone. The scroll emitted a faint light, and there were complex patterns and words engraved on it, which seemed to be telling some kind of ancient prophecy.

"It seems that our journey has added a new mission." Alvin touched the scroll lightly, and the light seemed to respond by becoming a little brighter.

The scroll unfolded automatically, and lines of obscure ancient texts appeared before their eyes. Only Leah had a strange light flashing in her eyes, as if she could understand its meaning.

"It says... the Heart of Light is not a thing, but a place, a holy place hidden at the end of time. To get there, we must pass three trials: the Trial of the Brave, the Trial of the Wise, and the Trial of the Heart." Leah recounted slowly, her voice full of solemnity.

Upon hearing this, an elderly elder among the villagers stood up with difficulty using a cane and said tremblingly: "It is said that each of the three legendary trials is a challenge to the traveler's spirit and body. No one has succeeded in hundreds of years... Do you really want to embark on this journey?"