Under the guidance of the traveler, Allen placed the stone in the center of the seal. Following an ancient unlocking spell, the seal began to tremble and gradually disintegrated. Song Xinli finally regained his freedom, but his body was obviously weakened by the long period of imprisonment.
"We must leave here as soon as possible, this place is full of crises." Song Xinli reminded.
With the help of the mysterious stone, they reactivated the portal, raced against time, escaped from the shadow-filled alien world, and returned to the village.
"Teacher, you are safe, this is the most important thing." Lin Yaya supported Song Xinli, tears flashing in her eyes.
"It was you, my children, who saved me with your courage and wisdom." Song Xinli looked at everyone with joy, his eyes full of pride.
Sitting around the bonfire where calm had been restored, everyone felt grateful to have survived the disaster.
Just when everyone was immersed in the joy and tranquility of the reunion, an ominous shadow quietly approached in the depths of the night. Suddenly, a sharp sound broke through the silence, followed by several consecutive sounds, obviously
An attack with some kind of weapon.
"Be careful!" Instructor Song Xinli reacted the fastest, shouted, and pushed away the unsuspecting Lin Yaya. At the same moment, several black shadows suddenly appeared from the surrounding darkness like ghosts in the night,
launched an attack on them.
Allen and the traveler quickly drew their swords and faced these sudden attackers. The sound of metal collisions and the chanting of spells intertwined, sparks flew and light and shadow intertwined for a while. Lin Feng and Mia were not far behind, using the cover in the environment to find
Opportunity to counterattack.
"Who sent you here?" The traveler asked loudly while resisting. The light of the book page in his hand became even more dazzling, providing assistance to his companions.
"Nobody deserves to know." A skilled man in black sneered. The short blade in his hand was directed at Allen's vital part, but Allen skillfully sidestepped it and slashed the opponent's arm with his backhand sword.
"Retreat!" seemed to be the order issued by the leader. The people in black changed their tactics in an instant and began to retreat in an orderly manner. The speed was staggering, and they were obviously professionally trained.
Everyone looked at each other and knew that this attack was no accident, and there must be a bigger conspiracy hidden behind it. At this moment, everyone was more or less stained, especially Lin Feng, who had a gurgling wound on his arm.
bleed.
"We have to treat the wounds quickly, these guys will definitely come again." Mia calmly checked everyone's injuries and took out emergency medical supplies from the bag.
"Teacher, what do you think is going on?" Lin Yaya frowned and asked Song Xinli's opinion with concern.
Song Xinli looked solemn and said solemnly: "It seems that we have touched the interests of certain forces, or... the guardian of an ancient secret."
"Then what should we do now? Passively defend or take the initiative?" Allen tapped the tip of his sword lightly on the ground, his fighting spirit still lingering.
"Take care of both." The traveler closed the book gently, a hint of wisdom flashed in his eyes, "We need to strengthen the village's defense first, and at the same time investigate the reasons behind this attack. Only by knowing ourselves and the enemy can we win every battle."
"I agree." Song Xinli nodded, "In addition, we should also improve our strength and be prepared to deal with greater challenges."
As the night deepened, the four people intensively discussed the next plan next to the bonfire. The air was filled with tension and determination, but the mutual trust and unity were as warm and firm as a bonfire.
"No matter what, we are all together." Although Lin Yaya's words were simple, they made everyone's hearts surge with strength.
"That's right." Allen patted her shoulder, "As long as we are together, there is nothing we can't overcome."
The traveler suddenly raised his head, looked at the bright moon in the night sky, and whispered: "Tomorrow we will embark on a new journey to uncover the secrets hidden in the dark and protect everything we cherish."
"Then it's settled." Lin Feng stood up and tied the last bandage, "Have a good rest tonight, and we will set off tomorrow at dawn."
Just as the conversation was coming to an end, a trembling voice came from the edge of the bonfire: "Can you...really defeat those monsters?" Everyone turned their heads and found a young villager, his face full of worry and fear.
, and behind him stood several villagers with similarly complex expressions.
"We will do our best." Mia replied gently but firmly, her eyes full of care for the villagers and confidence in the future.
"However, the outside world is so dangerous. We heard that even the royal city has been infiltrated by unknown forces." Another villager added, his tone mixed with uncertainty and panic.
Song Xinli stood up, looked around the villagers, and said in a steady and powerful voice: "It is true that our enemies are powerful and secretive, but we are not fighting alone. Justice and light are always worth defending. I believe that as long as we have hope and unite
For those who are willing to resist the darkness, nothing is impossible."
"Look at these young people," he pointed at Lin Feng and the others, "their bravery and determination have proven that even the darkest night cannot conceal the hearts burning with the flame of justice."
The villagers looked at each other, and a glimmer of light began to flash in their eyes, which was the ignited fire of hope. An old man nodded slowly: "You are the pride of our village and the hope of this continent. We will do our best to support you."
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The night was getting darker, but the atmosphere around the campfire was warmed by the mutual trust and support. The discussion finally determined the preliminary plan, and everyone began to prepare to rest and accumulate strength and energy for the upcoming challenge.
Just when Lin Feng was about to enter the tent, Mia took his arm and asked softly: "Are you really ready to face what's next? It may be more difficult than we imagined."
Lin Feng looked back at Mia, with an unswerving light in his eyes: "I'm ready. As long as we are with you, nothing can stop us. Moreover, don't we still have an unfinished mission? For our mentor.
, for this village, and for the light of the entire continent."
Mia smiled, a smile of unconditional trust and reliance on her companions: "Then, let us welcome the dawn and meet new challenges together."
The lights in the tent were extinguished one by one, and the entire camp became quiet. Only the occasional night breeze blew through the treetops, seeming to be whispering, full of anticipation for the adventure that was about to begin.
And in this tranquility, a denser darkness is quietly gathering not far away, as if silently responding to the coming dawn and making final arrangements.
"Do they think they are ready?" A deep voice sounded in the darkness, sounding like a mockery but also carrying a hint of inexplicable expectation.
"Whether you are prepared or not, the result will be the same." Another voice answered, with undoubted power in the coldness, "Their courage and determination are just the light of fireflies, how can they compete with our dark night accumulated for thousands of years.
"
These two lines of dialogue seemed to have traveled through space invisibly and echoed directly in Lin Feng's mind, causing him to wake up suddenly and sweat profusely. He sat up, his heart beating like a drum, and the ominous premonition made it difficult for him to calm down. He looked at
Outside the tent, the moon was already setting in the west, and the darkness before dawn was the deepest, but Lin Feng knew that light would always come after the darkest time.
In the early morning of the next day, when the first ray of sunlight penetrated the clouds and illuminated the camp, everyone was ready to go. Their equipment sparkled in the sun, which was the luster of faith and hope. The villagers all spontaneously came to see them off, with their eyes full of joy.
There was reluctance but also expectation, and the children were even more adoring in their eyes, tightly surrounding the hero in their hearts, as if conveying a silent support.
"You must come back safely!" A middle-aged woman held Mia's hand, her eyes full of worry. Mia smiled and comforted: "Don't worry, Auntie, we will bring the light back."
"Let's go!" Lin Feng gave the order, and the team embarked on the journey. Every step was firm and powerful, heading towards the unknown and challenges. Their figures gradually faded away, becoming the most solid support in the hearts of the villagers.
The journey was not peaceful. They encountered various strange monsters and dangerous terrains on the way. Every difficulty made their cooperation more tacit and their strength strengthened. Whenever a problem was solved, the surrounding passers-by
Or ordinary people who witnessed their battle from a distance would exclaim:
"Look, those young people are incredible!" "They are real heroes who dare to fight against such monsters!" "I have never seen such superb swordsmanship, they are just like the legendary warriors in the poems."
These comments spread throughout the country along with their deeds. Before Lin Feng and his party knew it, they had become a favorite story in the mainland, giving hope to many people in trouble.
One day, they came to the edge of an abandoned ancient city. It was once a prosperous place, but now only ruins remained, with fragments of time scattered everywhere. Among the most magnificent ruins in the city, an ancient stone tablet attracted people's attention.
Their attention, engraved with key clues to the future, seems to be tied to the ancient secret they are pursuing.
"'When darkness shrouds, the Sons of Light will join hands with the ancient power to awaken the sleeping guardian and reforge the chain of order.'" Lin Feng read out the prophecy on the stone tablet word by word. Everyone looked at each other and were shocked in their hearts.
"Ancient power?" Allen asked doubtfully, "Does it mean the stone we found before?"
"I'm afraid it's more than that." Song Xinli said thoughtfully, "Every piece of land has its guardians. Perhaps, we need to find them to truly understand the meaning of this prophecy."
At this time, a long sound of bells came from the depths of the ancient city, dull and solemn, as if it was the echo of history, calling for something.
"Let's go in and have a look." Lin Feng said, taking the lead to step into the shadow of the ancient city, followed closely by everyone. As they went deeper, the outline of the ancient city gradually became clearer, and the uneasy feeling also intensified, as if there was something there.
Something is watching in the dark, preparing to give them the most severe test.
While everyone was exploring cautiously, a rush of footsteps came from around the corner, and a panicked passerby almost bumped into their group.
"You, you must go quickly!" Passers-by gasped, with faces full of fear, "The messengers of the shadow, they, they are coming!"
"Messenger of the Shadow?" Mia frowned, this sudden warning made the atmosphere suddenly tense.
"Yes, they have been tracking you, saying they want to prevent the realization of the 'Prophecy of Light'..." Before the passerby finished speaking, there was a roar in the distance, and the ground shook faintly.
"It's too late to explain, we have to leave here immediately!" The traveler flipped through the books in his hand, looking for possible exits.
"No, if we escape, what will happen to the innocent people in this city?" Lin Feng said firmly, his eyes flashing with determination, "We can't leave anyone behind, we have to fight, right here!"
As soon as they finished speaking, the shadows around them seemed to come alive, condensing and taking shape. The men in black appeared in their sight again, and the number was far greater than last time.
"Get ready to fight!" Lin Feng roared, and at the same time, a beam of light bloomed from the tip of his sword, illuminating the surroundings. It was the brilliance of unyielding determination and belief.
"Ellen, protect passers-by, let's come to the rear!" Mia quickly made arrangements, her voice was firm and calm, as if telling everyone: No matter what difficulties you face, never take a step back.
"Yes!" Allen responded, waving his sword to block the approaching black shadow, while escorting the frightened passers-by to evacuate to a safer place. Other villagers around him also joined in. Although the weapons were simple, their eyes were filled with joy.
It is unyielding and brave. This courage comes from the power of Lin Feng's example.
"The light will not be extinguished due to darkness, it will only shine brighter!" Song Xinli shouted, making seals with his hands, and the ancient mantra turned into streaks of light in the air, building a temporary protective shield for the team, slowing down the darkness.
The clothing man's offensive.
An old man among the passers-by, with trembling hands, tightly grasped a rough wooden stick, joined the defense. "Although I am old, my bones are still strong, let us protect our homeland together!" His actions
It inspired more people, even though they didn't know how to fight, they held their ground in their own way.
"It seems that we accidentally touched a big secret." The traveler could still maintain a trace of relaxation in the chaos. The ancient book in his hand slowly opened, and the pages of light gathered into a bright shield. He rushed
Lin Feng nodded, his eyes full of trust, "Be prepared, we will not only protect this place, but also uncover all the mysteries."
"It's time to show your true strength." Lin Feng's sword tip twirled slightly, and the sword's light rose sharply. He jumped up, like an awakened beast, and went straight to the center of the enemy group. Every blow was precise and fatal.
A gap was opened in the encirclement.
Surrounded by exclamations and cheers, people witnessed this almost impossible resistance, and their admiration for Lin Feng and others was beyond words.