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At this moment, a dazzling silver light cut through the night sky and headed straight for the shadow creatures. It was a team led by Avril coming to support them. The swords shone like a weave, and each strike was precise and fierce, effectively slowing down the offensive of the shadow creatures.

"Su Zhe, I'm here!" Avril's voice was firm and powerful, and her arrival gave everyone great encouragement.

"Avril, come on, you and your team cover our retreat. I'll go attract the big guy's attention." Su Zhe quickly made a plan. He understood that only through cooperation could they find a way out of this desperate situation.

"Be careful!" Avril warned, and then led the hunters to launch an intensive offensive to create evacuation space for Su Zhe.

Su Zhe took a deep breath and gathered all the light in his body. He turned into a beam of light and rushed towards the shadow creature. The two clashed fiercely above the swamp, causing layers of light and darkness to collide.

Although the villagers could not see the battle deep in the swamp, their hearts seemed to be closely connected with the heroes, and they were praying for them every moment.

"Look! The light in the sky is Su Zhe and the others!" A child exclaimed, pointing into the distance. The villagers looked up one after another. Even though they could only vaguely see the afterglow of the battle, their hearts were filled with worry and hope.

"They will definitely be able to defeat those monsters. Su Zhe and Avril will never let us down." The old hunter's eyes were full of conviction. This belief was like a spark, spreading among the crowd and lighting up everyone's light of hope.

"Yes, I remember that flood. They also led us through it." The women recalled the past, and their conversations were full of warmth and strength. "This time, we must trust them as well."

Around the campfire, discussions were heard one after another, and every story shared was about the bravery and wisdom of Su Zhe and Avril. They were not only warriors, but also the eternal lighthouse in the hearts of the villagers.

"Listen, there seems to be movement in the wind!" A young hunter suddenly stopped what he was doing and listened. The surroundings suddenly became quiet, with only the rustling of the wind through the leaves and the sound of footsteps getting closer and closer.

"It's them! Su Zhe and the hunters are back!" A little girl jumped up excitedly, and the villagers immediately rushed to the village entrance, waiting anxiously and expectantly.

Finally, Su Zhe and his group slowly appeared in sight. Their clothes were torn and they had traces of battle on their bodies, but there was an unyielding light in everyone's eyes.

"We succeeded." Su Zhe spoke first, with a barely perceptible hint of fatigue in his voice, but more of a sense of relief after overcoming difficulties. "We have temporarily sealed the shadow creature, and the crisis in the swamp has been resolved."

The villagers burst into thunderous applause and cheers, and the children gathered around the hero, admiration shining in their eyes.

"How did you do it?" asked a middle-aged man curiously, representing the questions in the minds of all the villagers.

Su Zhe smiled and looked at Avril beside him. The two of them could communicate with each other without words. Finally, he whispered: "Unity and deep love for this land. Although the power of each of us is small, it is enough to illuminate the darkness when we gather together."

"More importantly, we discovered that the red light was actually a warning from an ancient ruin, which contains the secret to suppressing the shadow creatures." Avril added, her tone was both excited and cautious, "Next, what we have to do is to study these secrets and completely eradicate the threat of the shadow."

“It will be a long struggle, but as long as you are here, the Land of Light will never lose hope.” The old woman clenched her fists with emotion.

The night was getting darker, but the hearts of the villagers were particularly bright because of the return of the hero. Su Zhe and Avril stood in the middle of the crowd, looking at the faces full of trust and gratitude in front of them, with an indescribable warmth surging in their hearts.

"This victory belongs to everyone." Su Zhe raised his hand and pointed at every villager. "Tomorrow, we will discuss together how to protect our homeland and make the Land of Light a true safe haven."

"But before that," Avril smiled softly and looked around, "Shouldn't we celebrate first? After all, the joy of victory deserves to be shared."

After the words fell, the village was filled with laughter again. Everyone danced and sang around the bonfire to celebrate the hard-won peace. In the night sky where the stars and the fire intertwined, Su Zhe and Avril smiled at each other. They knew that the road ahead was still long, but as long as they had hope and moved forward hand in hand, nothing was impossible.

"Tonight, let us forget our worries and enjoy this rare peace." Su Zhe's voice rang out in the crowd, like an encouragement to everyone and also to himself.

"That's right, Su Zhe!" A young hunter echoed loudly, patting his companion on the back. "We'll talk about tomorrow's affairs tomorrow. Tonight, we'll just toast to victory!"

"Cheers!" The whole village was immersed in joy and peace. Children ran around among the adults, chasing and playing. Their laughter was clear and melodious, like the sound of nature, washing away the tension and fear of the past few days.

"Brother Su Zhe, how did you defeat that big monster?" A little boy pulled the corner of Su Zhe's clothes, his eyes wide open and his face full of curiosity.

Su Zhe bent down and smiled gently: "That's because we have a secret weapon." He deliberately kept the children in suspense, which led to a burst of chattering and speculation from the children.

"Is it super magic?" a little girl with pigtails asked excitedly.

"Or, Brother Su Zhe, have you become a superhero?" another child imagined wildly.

Su Zhe smiled without saying anything, and looked up at Avril. Their eyes met, as if silently telling a secret that only they knew. Finally, he patted the children on the head and said, "The secret weapon is the courage in each of our hearts and the trust in each other. Remember, everyone is the hero in their own story."

"Wow!" The children were fascinated by the story, with longing glittering in their eyes, as if they had seen the day when they would become little warriors.

At this time, the old hunter came forward, holding a bottle of aged liquor in his hand, and the wrinkles on his face looked particularly deep because of his smile. "Su Zhe, Avril, come, this is the tradition of our village, toasting the winner. Your courage and wisdom are our greatest pride."

Su Zhe and Avril smiled at each other, took the bottle, drank a mouthful, and then passed the bottle to the hunters and villagers around them. The aroma of the wine drifted in the night wind, like a message of victory, warm and inspiring.

As the night deepened, the carnival gradually calmed down, and only a few people were left chatting around the bonfire. Su Zhe and Avril sat on a raised rock, looking at the quiet night sky. "Avril, everything today is just the beginning." Su Zhe's tone was a bit serious, "The appearance of shadow creatures means that more challenges are waiting for us. We need to find more secrets of the ancient ruins and solve this problem completely."

Avril nodded, her eyes reflecting the starry sky, firm and clear: "I know, but we are no longer alone. Now, not only us, but the entire village, and perhaps even the entire Land of Light, will work towards a common goal."

"Yes," Su Zhe chuckled, "The peace of the Land of Light does not only rely on the two of us, but on the light in everyone's heart. We have only lit the first fire, and the real drama is still to come."

Their conversation drifted away with the night wind, blending into this quiet and hopeful night. Just as the conversation was coming to an end, a seemingly ordinary old man quietly appeared beside them, his eyes were deep, as if he saw through everything in the world.

"The journey is long and arduous, but you are by no means alone." The old man's voice was old but penetrating. "The ancient power is awakening, and you are the light of hope that guides the Land of Light into the future."

Su Zhe and Avril exchanged glances in surprise. They knew that the old man's words were not groundless. After leaving these meaningful words, the old man turned around and disappeared into the night, leaving the two of them in deep thought.

"It seems that we still have a lot to learn and many secrets to uncover." Avril clenched her fists, with an unyielding light in her eyes.

Su Zhe smiled and took Avril's hand: "Then, let us join hands and face every challenge. No matter how unknown and dangerous the road ahead is, as long as there is light in our hearts, nothing can block the bright tomorrow."

"Well said, Su Zhe." Avril responded with a firm smile, and their hands were tightly clasped, as if at this moment, they had made a silent vow.

At this moment, a strange light suddenly flashed in the distant sky. The villagers looked up and started talking.

"What is that? Is there a new danger coming?" a woman asked worriedly, unconsciously stopping the work in her hands.

“No, that light… seems different from before. It’s softer, like… a guidance.” The old hunter squinted his eyes, trying to interpret this sudden vision.

The children's curiosity was aroused, and they gathered around Su Zhe and Avril, waiting for the hero to give an answer.

"Let's go and take a look." Su Zhe suggested, his eyes showing both curiosity about the unknown and determination to face challenges.

The villagers spontaneously formed a team and followed the two people, heading towards the mysterious light. In the night, the team was like a flowing light belt, crossing the forest path and heading towards the unknown.

After a long journey, they came to a secret valley hidden deep in the forest. The soft light was emitted from an ancient altar in the center of the valley. On the altar, a dusty ancient book was slowly floating, emitting a faint light, and each page turned automatically, as if calling for something.

"This is... a relic of an ancient wise man!" Avril was shocked, but her eyes were filled with excitement. "Legend has it that these ancient books contain ancient power that can grant the holders endless knowledge and power."

Su Zhe approached the altar cautiously. The moment he touched the book, it shone brightly, and a beam of light sank directly into his body, causing him to close his eyes. A moment later, when he opened his eyes again, the world around him seemed to become clearer, and an unprecedented perception ability awakened in him.

"I feel... I can understand the deeper level of this world." Su Zhe's voice trembled slightly, and his eyes flashed with newly discovered mysteries.

The villagers were amazed at the miracle before their eyes and there was a lot of discussion.

"Su Zhe and Avril, you are really our guardian angels. You always bring us hope." A young man said with emotion.

"That's right. Ever since they came back, there is nothing in the Land of Light that can scare us anymore." Another person echoed, his tone full of pride.

Just as everyone was immersed in surprise, a slight noise came from the other side of the valley, breaking the silence. Su Zhe turned around alertly, followed by Avril, and the villagers quickly gathered together, ready to deal with any possible situation.

"Someone... or something unknown is approaching quietly." Su Zhe reminded softly. His perception has told him that this is by no means a coincidence.

As the voice gradually got closer, a figure slowly walked out of the shadows. It was the mysterious old man who appeared again. This time, he was no longer alone. There were several people standing beside him who were also dressed in simple clothes and had extraordinary temperament.

"The ancient power has chosen you." The old man's voice echoed in the valley, "We are the remnants of the people who guard the land of light. Long ago, our ancestors foresaw the invasion of darkness and your arrival. Now, it's time to uncover the truth and fight side by side."

The villagers whispered in surprise. They had never imagined that such deep secrets and missions were hidden around this seemingly ordinary village.

"So, what exactly is the ancient power? What do we need to do?" Avril asked impatiently, determination and desire burning in her eyes.

The old man smiled and turned to the floating ancient book: "All the answers and the key to fighting the shadow are recorded in this 'Book of Light'. But now, time is running out. We must set off immediately and head to the deepest ruins, where the real key is hidden."

Su Zhe and Avril exchanged a firm look. They knew that a new adventure was about to begin, and this journey was not only about their destiny, but also the future of the entire Land of Light.

"We are ready." Su Zhe answered solemnly. At that moment, an unprecedented sense of mission surged in his chest, as if the fate of the Land of Light was closely linked to both of them.

As the decision was made, the atmosphere in the valley became unusually solemn and heavy. Everyone got ready under the moonlight and took the first step towards the unknown journey, leaving only the ancient book on the altar to continue flipping, as if silently blessing these brave explorers.

"Let's go, warriors of light." The old man waved his hand and led the way into the depths of the dense forest. The others followed closely, feeling both anxious and expectant. (End of this chapter)