"We all see everyone's efforts and remember them in our hearts." Xiaoya said gratefully, her eyes passing over everyone present one by one, as if giving invisible encouragement.
"Now, let's discuss the specific action plan." Lin Feng took over. His words were concise and clear, and he quickly returned his attention to the upcoming tasks. During the meeting, various suggestions and strategies collided and intersected.
, formed a detailed expedition plan.
A few days later, a well-equipped expedition team with high morale assembled in front of the Tower of Light. Lin Feng and Xiaoya stood at the front of the team, their costumes shining in the morning light, like the embodiment of light.
"For the light! For our homeland!" Lin Feng raised his arms and shouted, his voice resounding through the sky, attracting cheers from the surrounding people.
"May the light guide your path!" An old man's voice rang out from the crowd, followed by blessings and cheers one after another, warming the hearts of every warrior who was about to embark on the journey.
"Let's go!" With Aiden's order, the expedition team took the first step towards the Shadow Abyss. Along the way, people continued to follow them spontaneously, until they reached the city gate. They watched the heroes' backs disappear on the horizon for a long time.
Don't want to leave.
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A month later, the daily topics of the people of the Kingdom of Light were almost inseparable from the news of the expedition. Although the actual communication was very limited, the heroic deeds of Lin Feng and Xiaoya were still conveyed back in various ways, inspiring them.
everyone.
In a remote tavern, several tired travelers were sitting around a table, talking about the latest rumors.
"I heard that they encountered an ancient guardian beast on the edge of the Shadow Abyss, a huge silver-winged wolf!" A traveler lowered his voice, his eyes shining with excitement.
"Yes, Mr. Lin Feng and Sister Xiaoya tamed it with wisdom and courage, and now the silver-winged wolf has become their right-hand man!" Another person continued, and the surrounding audience all showed expressions of envy and admiration.
"And that, Harvest discovered a secret door leading to the unknown realm, which is said to be the key to the balance between light and darkness!" An old businessman joined the discussion, and his words aroused exclamation.
"If we can really find that key, maybe we can end this eternal war between light and darkness." A young woman's voice was full of hope.
At this time, in the distant depths of the Shadow Abyss, Lin Feng and Xiaoya were standing in front of an ancient altar. There was a scepter emitting a faint light suspended in the center of the altar - the scepter of choice.
"It seems that we have found it." Xiaoya's voice could not conceal her excitement, but there was also a hint of nervousness.
Lin Feng gently touched the scepter, and an inexplicable power surged in his heart. "Balance...the key lies in the light within."
Just as they were about to take action, the surrounding air suddenly fluctuated, and a low and magnetic voice echoed in the space: "Welcome to the Abyss of Shadow, children of light. I am the Lord of the Abyss, what you call 'darkness'
source'."
The sudden encounter made the two of them instantly vigilant, but they did not flinch, but responded to the unknown challenge with firm eyes.
"Lord of the Abyss, our goal is not to simply conquer, but to find balance and end this endless reincarnation." Lin Feng said calmly, his voice echoing in the abyss, conveying his unyielding will.
"Balance? Hum, an interesting wish. But before that, you need to pass my test." There was a hint of joking in the voice of the Lord of the Abyss.
"Test?" Xiaoya raised her eyebrows, and the light in her eyes became more determined, "Come on then, we are ready."
"Very well, Sons of Light, then let me see how fully prepared you are." As the Lord of the Abyss finished speaking, the surrounding environment began to change drastically. The surrounding walls seemed to come alive, and a picture emerged.
A scene of intertwined light and shadow, each of which represents a major crisis that the Kingdom of Light has faced, as well as those brave men who fell in the crisis.
"These are people who have tried to change their destiny in the past, but they failed in the end. Why do you think you can succeed?" The voice of the Lord of the Abyss was cold and emotionless.
"Because we believe that every failure is a stepping stone to success." Lin Feng's eyes were firm and he held Xiaoya's hand tightly, as if he could draw strength from it, "We will not repeat the same mistakes, we will find new answers."
"Courage is commendable, so let's take a look at the first test - facing the fear of oneself." As soon as the Lord of the Abyss finished speaking, the space around the altar was distorted, forming two independent mirror spaces.
Lin Feng and Xiaoya were sucked into their own mirror spaces respectively. The familiar but extremely terrifying scenes around them made them involuntarily grasp the weapons in their hands.
He found himself back in the village of his childhood. It was a night that was destroyed by dark forces. Fires shot into the sky and screams filled the fields. The difference was that this time, he saw himself falling to the ground helplessly, and watched his relatives fall one by one.
But he was powerless.
"This is your fear, Lin Feng. You can't protect the important people, you can only watch the tragedy happen." A voice sounded in his ears.
"No!" Lin Feng roared angrily, and light emerged from his body, illuminating the darkness around him. He stood up again and waved his sword towards the enemy in his memory, "I will not run away anymore, I want to change everything!"
She was in a void, surrounded by endless darkness and loneliness. One voice after another echoed in her ears, questioning and denying her. Every word was like a sharp blade, trying to cut her.
belief.
"You are too weak, Xiaoya, do you think you can become a hero? Stop dreaming, you are just an ordinary person." The cold words hurt her heart.
Xiaoya closed her eyes and took a deep breath. When she opened them again, her eyes flashed with determination. "I am an ordinary person, but ordinary people can also create miracles. I don't want to prove it to you."
Who cares, I only want to protect the ones I love."
As the two of them overcame their respective fears, their figures reappeared in front of the altar, their auras stronger and their eyes a little more unquestionable.
"You passed the first test." The Lord of the Abyss's voice contained subtle fluctuations, "But the real test is yet to come. Are you ready to face your limits?"
"We have been prepared from the beginning." Lin Feng took a step forward and raised the scepter of choice. "No matter how many tests we have, we can't stop our determination to find balance."
"Yes, what we seek is not only victory, but also harmony in the world." Xiaoya followed closely, and the two held their hands tightly, as if no difficulty could separate them.
"Then let's see if you can find that glimmer of hope in the slit between darkness and light." The voice of the Lord of the Abyss gradually faded away, followed by deeper challenges and unknowns.
Behind them, the expedition team composed of the elites of the Kingdom of Light was silently watching all this, with worry in their eyes as well as endless trust and respect for the leaders.
"Sir Lin Feng and Sister Xiaoya, they always bring us surprises." A young team member sighed.
"Yes, they are our hope." Another veteran team member nodded, with tears in his eyes, "No matter what the outcome, their courage and persistence have lit up the light in our hearts."
"Yes, it is our greatest luck to be able to witness their legend in this era." The female magician on the side responded in a low voice, her hands gently folded on her chest, as if praying silently.
At this time, Xiaoya looked at Lin Feng, and the two exchanged a look full of determination. They knew that the next challenge would be more difficult, which would not only test their strength, but more importantly, the faith and persistence in their hearts.
"Lin Feng, no matter what happens, remember why we set out." Although Xiaoya's voice was soft, it was firm and powerful.
Lin Feng smiled and held her hand tightly: "Of course, Xiaoya, every step we take together is for the balance between light and darkness. We will not let anyone down."
During their conversation, the surrounding space was distorted again, and a new realm slowly unfolded before their eyes. It was a strange maze in which light and shadow were intertwined and intricate, as if it were the concrete embodiment of all unknowns and challenges.
"The test of the labyrinth, find the true path." The voice of the Lord of the Abyss echoed again, this time with a hint of playfulness, "Only with pure light in your heart can you pass through the fog and reach the other side of the truth."
Faced with this sudden change, Lin Feng and Xiaoya quickly formulated countermeasures. They decided to split up and explore one end of the maze each in order to find the center and exit of the maze as soon as possible. Before leaving, they encouraged each other, the trust in their eyes
With a tacit understanding, it seems that even the deepest darkness cannot corrode.
As the exploration deepened, they each encountered unimaginable difficulties: Lin Feng encountered numerous tests of illusions. Those illusions were either shadows of the past or inner fears. Each confrontation required great willpower to break;
Xiaoya is trapped in a maze of logic and wisdom. Every choice seems reasonable, but in fact it hides a trap. It requires extreme rationality and intuition to move forward.
In the Kingdom of Light, legends about them have spread like wildfire, becoming a hot topic after dinner. An old man sat on the city wall, looking at the sky in the distance, and said to the young man beside him: "Lin Feng and Xiaoya
, they are not only soldiers, but also our beacons, lighting up our way forward."
The young man nodded, his eyes full of yearning: "I also want to be that kind of person and contribute my strength to the Kingdom of Light."
"Child, you are already on the road. If there is light in everyone's heart, it can gather into an ocean and illuminate the darkness." The old man's words revealed profound wisdom.
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A few days later, after countless challenges and self-transcendence, Lin Feng and Xiaoya finally met at the center of the maze. The sight in front of them was shocking. There was a radiant door with complex patterns of light and dark carved on it.
It is the key to "balance".
"We did it, Xiaoya. Behind this door, there should be the answer we have been looking for." Lin Feng's eyes flashed with unprecedented light.
"Let's push it open together, Lin Feng." Xiaoya held Lin Feng's hand tightly, and the two of them worked together to push the door. The door slowly opened, and a dazzling light leaked from the crack in the door, illuminating the entire maze.
"Remember this moment, we are about to open a new chapter in the world." Lin Feng whispered. In front of them was a bright road leading to the unknown.
The moment the door was fully opened, a warm and solemn voice sounded in their hearts: "Messengers of light and darkness, you have proven your worth. The key to balance lies in understanding and acceptance, not conquest. True peace,
The light from within coexists harmoniously with the darkness outside.”
"This...this is..." Lin Feng and Xiaoya looked at each other, and both saw the shock and confusion in the other's eyes.
"Accept rather than conquer..." Xiaoya murmured, as if chewing on these profound words. She looked back at the traces of their fight all the way, and an unprecedented feeling filled her heart.
"Yes, what we have been looking for is how to use light to dispel darkness, but we have ignored that light and darkness are part of this world." Lin Feng spoke firmly, with a flash of understanding in his eyes, "Accepting the existence of darkness is not
Surrender, but find ways to coexist with it.”
"It seems that what we have been pursuing is not only external balance, but also inner harmony." Xiaoya said with emotion, she seemed to have grown a lot in this blink of an eye.
Just as the two of them were immersed in deep thought, a figure slowly walked out from behind the door of light. It was an old man wearing a two-color robe with a kind face. His existence seemed to blend light and darkness without appearing obtrusive.
, and it doesn’t feel inconsistent.
"Welcome, young traveler. I am the watcher between light and darkness. I have been waiting here for a long time for those who truly understand the true meaning of balance." The old man's gentle voice echoed in the empty space.
"You are..." Lin Feng took a step forward, feeling both awe and curiosity in his heart.
"You can call me Aslant, a witness to the history of light and darkness." Aslant smiled slightly. His smile was like the warm sunshine in spring, which made people feel reassured. "I have witnessed too many attempts to eliminate one side.
They all failed in the other side's attempts. Because real power comes from the coexistence and balance of opposites."
Xiaoya stared at Aslant and asked thoughtfully: "Then what should we do to achieve such a balance?"
"The way to balance lies in the heart. You need to understand that there is light and darkness in everyone's heart. They are the two sides of human nature, and both are indispensable." Aslant walked forward slowly, stretched out his hand, and a handful suddenly appeared on his palm.
The key of intertwined light and shadow, "This key is called the 'Key of Heart Illumination'. It can open the door to the final answer, but the condition for using it is that you two must completely understand and accept your own light and darkness.