As their inner perseverance emerged, those shadows gradually faded and eventually disappeared without a trace.
"Well done, children." Elder Merlin's voice sounded again, "Remember, you must believe in the light of your own soul at all times."
They continued to move forward, and finally, a faint but firm light emerged from the end of the portal, which was the real entrance to the "Master"'s hiding place.
"We are here." Lin Feng, Xiaoya and Aiden stood side by side. There was no longer any confusion or fear in their eyes, only the belief that they would win.
When they crossed the last threshold, what appeared in front of them was a spacious rotunda hall. On the throne in the center, sat a figure wearing a black robe. His face was blurred, and only a pair of eyes exuded a cold light.
, as if able to penetrate into the deepest secrets of the human heart.
"Welcome, defectors of the light." The voice was hollow and cold, with an arrogant air.
"We are not here to listen to your story." Lin Feng took a step forward, pointing the tip of his sword directly at the opponent, "Today is the day you will be judged."
"Judgment?" The "master" chuckled, and the laughter echoed in the hall, as if laughing at their overestimation, "You are just a reflection of my past, how can you judge me?"
"It may have been so in the past, but now, we represent not only ourselves, but all hearts that yearn for light." Xiaoya's words are full of power, and the arrow in her hand emits a dazzling light, pointing directly at the heart of darkness.
"And me," Aiden added, without any hesitation in his eyes, "to redeem the sins of the past and for a bright future."
Just as the two sides were confronting each other, a burst of intense light erupted from the three people. It was a huge energy fluctuation caused by the collision of light and darkness, and the entire hall trembled.
"It seems that everything can only be determined by strength." The "master" slowly stood up, and the shadows gathered around him, turning into a huge shadow army.
"Then come, the showdown between light and darkness has been doomed from the beginning." Lin Feng responded in a deep voice, his sword already in hand, ready to face the coming storm.
Just when the battle was about to break out, a sudden change broke all the assumptions. A light that did not belong to light or darkness fell from the sky, illuminating the entire space. A gentle and profound voice sounded:
"Enough. Neither light nor shadow should be bound to eternal struggle. Finding balance is the supreme truth in the universe."
The figure of the "master" gradually faded in the light, and was replaced by a middle-aged man who looked ordinary but exuded a tranquil atmosphere. His eyes contained the wisdom and compassion of all things in the world.
"I am the Watcher of the Universe. The answers you seek cannot be obtained through fighting."
Lin Feng, Xiaoya and Aiden looked at each other, their hearts deeply touched. At this moment, they seemed to realize something more important than defeating the darkness - understanding, tolerance and harmony.
"So, where is the real road to peace?" Xiaoya's voice was filled with sincere questions.
"In everyone's heart." The watcher smiled, "Look for it, practice it, let light and darkness reach a balance in everyone's heart, and the world will naturally usher in true peace."
As the Watcher's words fell, the surrounding space began to collapse, and they returned to the real world. Members of the Alliance of Light and the residents of the town were anxiously waiting for their return.
"We are back." Lin Feng said softly, with new faith shining in his eyes.
"What did you bring back?" someone in the crowd asked curiously.
"There is something more important than victory." Xiaoya replied with a smile, she already had a clear direction in her heart.
Just as everyone was immersed in the joy of returning, a discordant voice rang out in the crowd: "Wait a minute, do you really think this is the end? Is darkness so easily conquered by light?" The speaker was a man in ragged clothes.
, an old man with a haggard face, but his eyes are extremely bright, as if he can see into people's hearts.
Lin Feng frowned slightly. He did not expect such an episode, especially at this joyful moment. "Old man, what we brought back is not only the hope of victory, but also the understanding of peaceful coexistence."
The old man sneered disdainfully: "Understanding? Peace? Young people, you are too naive. The darkness will not disappear with a few empty words. It is hidden in every corner, ready to erode the light at any time."
The crowd around began to talk, some looked horrified, some looked curious, and some were dubious. A young mother hugged her child tightly and asked nervously: "What did he say?"
Is it true? Can we really not feel at ease anymore?"
Xiaoya stepped forward with a calm but firm tone: "Old man, your concerns are not unreasonable, but it is precisely because of this that we need to persist in our faith, spread light, and help those who may be lost to find the right path."
"Hmph, what a person to spread the light." The old man snorted coldly, and then he pulled out a slender wooden stick from his tattered sleeves. In the astonished eyes of everyone, the tip of the stick actually bloomed with a dark light, which was incomparable with the bright surroundings.
The atmosphere is in sharp contrast, "If the darkness is really so easy to defeat, then why should I warn you here?"
There were exclamations in the crowd. Obviously, the old man's appearance and his words had brought new uneasiness to this small town that had just gained peace.
Aiden narrowed his eyes and quietly touched the weapon behind his back, but did not take immediate action. Instead, he asked cautiously: "Who are you? Why do you appear at this moment and disturb people's hearts?"
The old man's eyes wandered among the three people, and finally settled on Aiden. He seemed to have seen something interesting. He slowly said: "It doesn't matter who I am. What's important is that I have experienced light and darkness countless times."
Confrontation. I know that there is no absolute light, just as there is no eternal darkness. You defeated the guy who called himself the 'master', but you didn't know that deeper threats still exist."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Xiaoya stared at the old man, her heart was full of questions, but more importantly, she felt a sense of responsibility for the future: "No matter how big the threat is, as long as we have something in our hearts
There is nothing that light cannot overcome. Old man, if you really understand darkness, why not join us and find a solution together?"
The old man was silent, and his sharp eyes seemed to be weighing something. After a long time, he finally sighed: "Maybe I should give you a chance and give myself a chance. But remember, I only follow the truth.
"
The crowd gradually quieted down, and there was both fear of the unknown and a glimmer of new hope in their eyes. Just when the atmosphere was subtle, a young voice sounded: "Mom, is he the mysterious grandpa in the story?
Will he teach the protagonist many powerful things?"
Everyone was amused, and even the old man couldn't help but smile, and the atmosphere relaxed a lot. The old man gently touched the child's head and said slowly to everyone: "Child, you are right, everyone's
Every story needs a mentor. And my story may be the one that guides you to a deeper exploration."
With the end of this sudden episode, life in the town seems to have returned to its usual rhythm, but a seed is planted in everyone's heart, about the exploration of the unknown, and thinking about the complex relationship between light and darkness. Lin Feng
, Xiaoya and Aiden also understood that their journey was far from over, and the appearance of this mysterious old man undoubtedly added a new chapter to their adventure.
After the crowd dispersed, Lin Feng turned to look at the setting sun and thought to himself: "No matter what challenges lie ahead, as long as we hold faith and walk hand in hand, one day we will find a true balance."
Xiaoya and Aiden looked at each other and saw the same determination in each other's eyes. They knew that there were more mysteries waiting to be solved during this journey, but as long as there is light in their hearts, hope will always exist.
"So, where should we go to find the answer at the next stop?" Aiden asked softly, clenching his fists as if he was ready to face everything.
"Wherever there are doubts, there are our footprints." Xiaoya responded with a smile, her smile full of longing for the future.
Just as the three of them were preparing to discuss the next step of action in depth, the clock tower in the town suddenly sounded a rapid alarm, breaking the brief calm. The crowd gathered again, talking and showing panic.
"What's going on? This alarm only sounds in times of crisis!" a town citizen asked loudly, and the faces around him were confused and uneasy.
"Everyone, please stay calm!" Lin Feng shouted loudly, trying his best to calm the crowd. His eyes quickly scanned the surroundings, trying to find the source of the alarm or any unusual signs.
Xiaoya followed closely, the bow string in her hand was tense, ready to deal with possible threats at any time. She said softly to Aiden: "This is not quite right. There should be guidance on the emergency assembly point after the alarm, but now there is nothing.
"
Aiden nodded, thinking in his mind: "Indeed, there must be something hidden behind this alarm. We must find Elder Merlin quickly and ask about the situation."
Just as the three of them were about to leave, the mysterious old man appeared in front of them again, tapping the wooden stick in his hand on the ground with a dull sound. "No need to look for it, the answer will come to you soon."
The crowd automatically made way for the old man, and his figure looked particularly lonely and mysterious under the setting sun. The old man looked up into the distance, as if he had foreseen the coming storm.
"What do you mean?" Lin Feng took a step forward and locked eyes with the old man.
"The tentacles of darkness are much deeper than you think. This time, it does not act alone, but has a new face and has blended into your midst." As soon as the old man finished speaking, chaos and panic broke out in the crowd.
spread across everyone's faces.
"Quiet!" Xiaoya raised her voice. Her order seemed to have incredible power, and the crowd gradually restored order. "What we need now is calmness and unity. Please trust us, we will handle it well."
At this moment, a horrified cry pierced the sky: "Monster! There is a monster attacking the farmland to the east!"
The crowd exploded instantly, with cries and screams intertwined. Lin Feng, Xiaoya and Aiden exchanged a decisive look, and then quickly ran towards the farmland. They knew that the battle was coming again, and this time
The enemy is more cunning and powerful.
When the three people arrived at the scene, they saw a huge monster that they had never seen before was wreaking havoc. Its skin was like solid iron and its eyes burned with an ominous red light. The fields were destroyed and several farmhouses were razed to the ground. The farmers
They fled in all directions and the scene was a mess.
"What kind of monster is this?" Xiaoya exclaimed in a low voice. The arrow was already on the bowstring, but facing such an unknown creature, even she was hesitant.
"I don't know, but no matter what it is, we can't let it hurt innocent people." Lin Feng pointed at the giant beast with his sword, the tip of the sword shining with determination.
Aiden was observing the surrounding environment, trying to find the monster's weakness: "Although its movements are clumsy, its defense is amazing. We need to find its vital points."
While the three of them were discussing countermeasures, the old man on the side suddenly took a step forward, and the wooden stick in his hand emitted a faint light. "Look over there, is there any difference in that piece of land?" Following the direction of the old man's finger,
Everyone discovered that a small field was miraculously unscathed, as if some force was protecting it.
"Yes, that location may be its weakness." Lin Feng quickly made a plan, "Xiaoya, you are responsible for attracting its attention; Aiden, we will outflank it from both sides and try to find an opportunity to attack it; as for this
Old gentleman, I hope you can protect yourself and provide support when necessary."
"Don't worry, I have my own sense of proportion." The old man smiled lightly, but an unknown light flashed in his eyes.
The battle started quickly, and Xiaoya's arrows accurately hit the monster's flank, successfully attracting its attention. At the same time, Lin Feng and Aiden quickly circled behind the monster like two bolts of lightning. As Lin Feng shouted,
His sword struck hard near the special piece of land marked before.
In an instant, a dazzling light spewed out from the ground and hit the monster's body, causing it to roar deafeningly and its huge body crumbling. It turned out that there was an ancient seal hidden under that land, and the old man took advantage of this.
, guiding them to find the key to defeating the monster.
As the monster fell to the ground, the crowd burst into cheers. However, amid the celebrations, the old man slowly walked towards Lin Feng and the others, with a heavy tone in his voice: "This is just the beginning, more powerful enemies are still behind.
.We have to find the root cause and stop this."
Lin Feng nodded solemnly. He knew that the road ahead was difficult, but he was even more determined in his heart: "No matter how difficult it is, as long as we fight side by side, there is no difficulty that cannot be overcome."
Xiaoya looked around and said to everyone: "Tonight, let us celebrate this victory. Tomorrow, we will embark on a new journey to find the source of darkness and defend our homeland."