"Hmph, you are overestimating your capabilities." A richly dressed aristocratic young man snorted coldly. However, the disdain on his lips was not echoed by others, but instead attracted a burst of dissatisfied whispers.
"You can't say that," a big man with a simple face retorted, "Who doesn't have a dream? They are chasing the light in their hearts, which is not something you and I can easily judge."
The aristocratic young man's face froze, and he finally said no more. He just looked at the retreating team with complicated eyes, and felt mixed feelings in his heart.
"Speaking of which, who is that old man?" A young girl curiously asked her friend beside her, her eyes looking from time to time in the direction where Lin Feng and the others disappeared.
"I heard from the elders that he seemed to be a legendary figure who once explored the Land of Shadows," the young man lowered his voice, as if telling an ancient legend. "It is said that he almost touched the core secret of that land, but failed in the end.
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"Then why did he remind them?" The girl was puzzled.
"Perhaps, I see the shadow of myself in them." The young man sighed, "Maybe, I hope they can complete their unfinished dreams."
At this time, in the teahouse, the old man picked up a cup of hot tea and looked through the bustling crowd into the distance. There was the place where the five-color light started. "Young people, I hope your journey is not just to find answers, but also to find them."
The light in my heart." He murmured in a low voice, a faint smile appeared on his face, as if at that moment, he had returned to the era of his youthful excitement.
Lin Feng and his party soon encountered their first challenge after embarking on the journey to the Land of Shadows. A dense black forest blocked their way. The trees there were tall and twisted, and the sunlight was almost invisible.
Penetrating through the layers of branches and leaves, even the air is filled with a depressing atmosphere.
"This place... I feel like it's difficult to even breathe." Zhou Lili frowned and carefully observed her surroundings.
"It is true that there are dangers everywhere." Li Wenjing looked around and analyzed calmly, "but we cannot stop because of this."
"Well, I remember that the old man said that the test in the Land of Shadows lies more in the heart." Zhao Lei clenched his fists, and the flames in his eyes burned even more intensely, "As long as we keep the light in our hearts, there is nothing we can do.
Block."
At this moment, a rustling sound came from the trees, and then, a monster that had never been seen before suddenly rushed out, its whole body covered with blue scales, and its eyes shone with a strange light.
"Get ready to fight!" Chen Sui quickly put on a defensive posture and signaled everyone to maintain their formation.
"It seems that the welcome ceremony in the Land of Shadows has begun." Li Qianqian chuckled, the bow and arrow in his hand had been strung, and he was ready to shoot at any time.
Just as the tense atmosphere reached its peak, an unexpected episode broke the deadlock. A seemingly ordinary squirrel suddenly jumped out of the forest and ran in front of the monster. After squeaking a few times, the monster lowered its head.
As if he understood something, he turned around and disappeared deep into the forest.
"What...what's going on?" Zhou Lili asked in surprise.
"Perhaps, everything here is beyond our imagination." Lin Feng put away his sword and said thoughtfully, "Keep moving forward and stay vigilant."
They continued to go deeper, and each challenge allowed them to understand the words of the old explorer more deeply - the real enemy is the fear in the heart. And among the five of them, through fighting together and supporting each other time and time again, that
Trust and unity are also quietly growing.
Finally, when the setting sun dyed the sky into a magnificent purple, they arrived at the entrance to the Land of Shadows. A huge stone door stood in front of them, carved with complex patterns and emitting a faint light, which seemed to tell an ancient story.
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"We are here." Zhao Lei looked at Shimen, with excitement and awe of the unknown in his tone.
"It's time to uncover the mystery of the Shadow Land." Li Wenjing took a step forward, stretched out her hand, and touched the stone door.
The stone door slowly opened, and an ancient and mysterious aura rushed towards them. The moment they stepped in, not only their bodies, but also their hearts felt an unprecedented shock.
"This... what a power this is!" Li Qianqian exclaimed, her eyes shining with a strange light, as if she was attracted by some mysterious power.
"It's really amazing. It feels like stepping into another world." Zhou Lili agreed, with excitement and a little nervousness on her face.
As they went deeper, the surrounding environment began to change. Between the interplay of light and shadow, their shadows lengthened and shortened on the ground, as if the space itself was talking to them. The voices of passers-by seemed to still be echoing in their ears, inspiring them and at the same time.
Remind them of the heavy burden on their shoulders.
"It seems that our story has spread throughout the world." Lin Feng smiled, his eyes firm, "We cannot live up to this expectation."
Suddenly, there was a fork in the road ahead, with three paths leading to different directions, each direction full of unknowns and temptations.
"Choose, friends." Chen Sui looked around at everyone, "The three paths may represent three trials, and we must face them individually."
"I am willing to take this seemingly most difficult road." Zhao Lei pointed to a path that was entangled with thorns and had an almost invisible end. "Only by breaking through the limits can you see your true self."
"I'll go with you." Li Wenjing said without hesitation. Her decision was full of trust in her companions and a challenge to herself.
"Then I'll choose this one. It has a familiar atmosphere." Zhou Lili walked towards the middle road, her eyes showing determination.
"I follow Qianqian, no matter where we are, we will illuminate each other's darkness." Lin Feng patted Li Qianqian's shoulder, the two looked at each other and smiled, choosing the last road full of fog.
"Remember, no matter what we encounter, our hearts are always connected." Before parting ways, the five people formed a circle and folded their palms together, as if making a silent oath.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! As they go deeper, their experiences begin to diverge. Zhao Lei and Li Wenjing face the emerging dark creatures, and each battle makes them more tenacious;
Zhou Lili discovered the lost ancient wisdom on her way, and each realization purified her soul; while Lin Feng and Li Qianqian solved puzzles one after another in the fog, and each cooperation deepened their relationship.
tacit understanding between them.
"Look over there, there is light!" During the brief calm after a battle, Zhao Lei pointed at a faint beam of light not far away and shouted.
"That's...a fragment of light?" Li Wenjing squinted her eyes, and the light seemed to be guiding them forward.
At the same time, Zhou Lili stopped in front of an ancient stone tablet. The words on the stone tablet gradually lit up, conveying ancient wisdom: "True light comes from the eternal fire deep in the heart."
Lin Feng and Li Qianqian found an ancient mirror at the end of the maze, which reflected their past struggles and growth, as well as their unswerving pursuit of light.
"We found it." After the five people experienced their own trials, they miraculously returned to the starting point at the same time. The light fragments in their hands gathered into a bright beam of light in the air, illuminating the entire shadow land.
"It turns out, this is the answer." Li Qianqian sighed softly.
"No, this is just a new beginning." Lin Feng corrected with a smile, his gaze penetrated the light beam and looked toward the further future.
Just as they were immersed in the joy of victory, a low and majestic voice echoed in the air: "Very well, young warriors, you have proven your worth. But the real challenge has just begun now.
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"Who is it?" The five people looked around alertly, but there was no one in sight.
"I am the guardian of this land and the leader of the next trial." The voice gradually became clearer and seemed to be approaching.
"Guardian? Please show up and let us talk face to face." Lin Feng stepped forward, the sword already in his hand, but his words were more respectful than hostile.
A figure slowly walked out of the shadows. He was wearing a cloak and his face was deeply hidden by the hood. Only his eyes were as bright as stars, revealing ancient wisdom and power. "You have collected fragments of light, proving that
The light and courage in your hearts. The next journey will be the ultimate test of your wisdom and unity."
"Test?" Zhou Lili raised her eyebrows, curiosity and unyielding sparkling in her eyes, "We are ready to accept any challenge."
The guardian nodded slightly, raised a hand, and a dazzling light condensed between his fingers. After the light dissipated, three ancient keys appeared. "These three keys correspond to the three forbidden areas in the Shadow Land.
Each forbidden area hides powerful guardian beasts and ancient secrets. Only by unlocking these secrets and collecting the treasures of all forbidden areas can you gain real power to fight against the coming darkness."
"The coming darkness?" Li Qianqian frowned, the bowstring in her hand tightened, her eyes showed both worry and determination, "Tell us how to stop it."
"The answer is not in my mouth, but in your journey." The guardian's voice echoed in the empty space, "Remember, power is not used to conquer, but to protect. Every choice you make will affect this world.
The future of this land.”
The five people looked at each other. Needless to say, the firmness and trust had already passed through each other. They took over the keys one by one, as if they had taken over a heavy responsibility and mission.
"We will succeed." Zhao Lei held the key tightly, with fighting spirit burning in his eyes.
"Not only to solve the mystery, but also for the faces who are looking forward to our return." Li Wenjing added, with gentleness and determination in her tone.
Under the watchful eye of the guardian, the five people embarked on the journey again. This time, their goals were clearer and their determination was more determined. Along the way, their actions and choices aroused more discussions and reactions from passers-by, and their names were mentioned in the
It spread quietly among the people and became synonymous with hope and courage.
"Have you heard? Those five young adventurers are heading to the forbidden area of the Shadow Land to challenge the secrets that no one dares to touch."
"It's crazy. That's a place even the bravest warriors dare not set foot in."
"No, that's a real warrior. Unlike some nobles who just sit in the castle and enjoy the comfort."
"If they succeed...will it really change our destiny?"
Amid the discussion, the figures of Lin Feng and his group disappeared into the horizon. Every step they took was on the unknown and dangerous, but the immortal fire in their hearts guided them to move forward bravely.
In a deep and winding cave, Zhao Lei and Li Wenjing faced off against a huge rock puppet. Its hard shell made every attack futile. "Concentrate your strength and attack it unprepared!" Li Wenjing shouted. They cooperated perfectly and finally found it.
The weakness of the puppet.
And Zhou Lili faced an illusion composed of light and shadow in an abandoned temple. Every scene was a torture of her heart. But with her wisdom and courage, she cracked the illusions one by one and gained the inheritance of ancient wisdom.
Lin Feng and Li Qianqian were lost in a complicated maze, and every dead end hid a fatal trap. They used their respective specialties to unlock the secrets of the maze, and finally stood in a room full of light, where lay
An ancient book glowing with golden light, with "Source of Light" engraved on the cover.
Just as the five of them had made breakthroughs and were about to gather together, the sky suddenly changed and dark clouds enveloped the earth, indicating that the real threat was about to come.
"Look, it's them! Those legendary brave men!" A passerby exclaimed in the distance, pointing to the sky with trembling fingers. The crowd suddenly became excited, and the discussion was as turbulent as the ocean waves.
"Impossible, can they really resist that force?" A middle-aged man with a doubtful face muttered to himself.
"It's up to you to believe it or not, but I believe in them." A young girl next to her replied firmly, with admiration shining in her eyes, "After all, they have created so many miracles."
At this time, in a hidden valley, five people from Lin Feng gathered together. The keys in their hands exuded a soft and mysterious light. Their faces showed fatigue, but more importantly they showed maturity and determination after going through wind and rain.
"I didn't expect that we really did it." Li Wenjing stroked the key, her tone full of emotion.
"But this is just the beginning, the real battle will begin now." Zhou Lili said solemnly, her eyes burning brightly.
"That's right," Lin Feng raised the key in his hand and glanced at everyone, "We have no retreat, we can only move forward. For the sake of the light, and for every expectant look behind us."
"So, how do we allocate it?" Zhao Lei interjected, his eyes full of fighting enthusiasm.
"Based on our previous explorations, I think we should already have the answer in our minds." Li Qianqian smiled softly, and her confidence infected everyone.
"Okay, then it's decided." The five people quickly reached a consensus, each holding a key, and prepared to move separately to the three legendary forbidden places.
"Remember, no matter what we encounter, we are not alone." Lin Feng warned before leaving. The five people's hands were tightly stacked together, making a silent promise again.