The interior decoration of the temple was simple and solemn. On the central altar, a gem with soft light lay quietly there. It was exactly the purpose of their trip - the Heart of Light. Just when Lin Feng reached out to take it, a gem
An old and majestic voice sounded in the empty hall:
"If you want to take this thing, you must first prove your will and purity. In the darkness, light is the most precious, but also the most fragile. Tell me, how can you ensure that this power will not fall into the wrong hands?"
The voice seemed to come from the temple itself, making everyone present feel unprecedented pressure. "We cannot guarantee that we will never make mistakes," Lin Feng answered candidly, "but because of this, we must learn how to survive failures.
Seek light and prove the value of light with actions. In everyone’s heart, there is a desire for a better world. This power should be used to protect, not conquer.”
As soon as the words fell, the heart of light floated gently, turning into countless tiny particles of light and blending into everyone's body. A warm and powerful force surged throughout their bodies, and they felt more fulfilled and determined than ever before.
"Very good, you have passed the trial." The voice seemed to comment with satisfaction, and then gradually dissipated.
After leaving the temple, there was a tacit understanding and deeper trust among the members of the expedition team. They knew that the road ahead was still long, but as long as their hearts were bright, they would have nothing to fear.
On the way back to the town, the villagers talked about the return of the expedition team. Their silhouettes were lengthened by the setting sun, like triumphant heroes.
"Look, that's them! I heard they found the Heart of Light!" An old woman pointed at them, her eyes sparkling with curiosity and admiration.
"What an amazing group of young people, fighting against the darkness and bringing us hope." The young man next to him answered, his tone full of excitement.
"Especially that Lin Feng. I heard that he was not only brave, but also let Lin Xi'er join them." The little girl held her mother's hand, her eyes full of longing for a hero.
"Hey, have you heard? It is said that only the purest and most innocent hearts can pass the trials in the temple." In the tavern, several strong men whispered to each other, their words full of incredulity.
The members of the expedition team smiled and occasionally nodded to the villagers passing by, feeling a sense of honor belonging to the team in their hearts.
Back at the hotel in the town, they sat around a round table with the map they had just obtained and some ancient books for research. Lin Xier's eyes were brighter than usual, as if under the influence of the Heart of Light.
Next, even her mood underwent subtle changes.
"What's the next step?" The scholar pushed up his glasses and asked seriously.
The female mage stroked the map and pondered for a moment: "According to these clues, the next destination should be a forgotten 'City of Light and Shadow'. Legend has it that there is a secret technique to control the balance of light and shadow. If we can master it, it will be easier to fight against the darkness."
confident."
"City of Light and Shadow? It sounds both mysterious and dangerous." The warrior frowned, obviously already starting to prepare mentally for the next challenge.
"No matter what, we have to give it a try." Lin Feng's eyes were firm, "Besides, this time we have Lin Xi'er. Her ability may be able to find key clues in unknown cities."
Lin Xier raised her eyebrows and showed a confident smile: "Don't worry, I'm familiar with the secrets in those dark corners."
"Then let's make a decision, rest for the night, and set off tomorrow morning." The female mage closed the map and announced.
Late at night, the wind outside the hotel blew gently, carrying the coolness of early autumn. Lin Feng and Lin Xi'er stood under the moonlight, looking at the stars, each with different emotions in their hearts.
"Lin Feng, do you really believe that I can change?" Lin Xier suddenly spoke, her voice was very soft, but extremely sincere.
Lin Feng turned to look at her, without any doubt in his eyes: "I believe that everyone has a bright side, but sometimes it is obscured. You see, no matter how the stars are covered by dark clouds, they will eventually shine again."
Lin Xier smiled, and it was the most sincere smile since she joined: "Thank you, Lin Feng. Perhaps the power of light is stronger than I imagined."
"Not only the power of light," Lin Feng said softly, "but also the trust and support between us."
At this point in the conversation, a shooting star suddenly flashed across the night sky, and the two of them made a wish in unison.
"I hope our journey will bring us more miracles." Lin Feng whispered.
"And I hope that I can truly become a part of the light." Lin Xier added, her eyes filled with unprecedented determination.
After receiving the news of the Fallen Abyss, the atmosphere of the expedition became solemn. It is rumored that ancient evil power is hidden deep in the Fallen Abyss. Once released, it will bring catastrophic consequences to the entire world. Under Lin Feng's organization,
The group of people made intensive preparations, vowing to uncover the secrets of the abyss and prevent the possible catastrophe.
"It seems that our next stop is the Fallen Abyss." Lin Feng spread out the map, moved his fingers slowly along the zigzag lines, and finally stopped at a place marked as an unknown area. He raised his head and looked around everyone, and there was something in his eyes.
Determined but also worried, "This is not just a treasure hunt, we may have to face the biggest challenge since ancient times."
The female mage nodded in agreement with a serious expression: "The evil power of the abyss is particularly afraid of light. We have the protection of the heart of light, which is a great advantage. But we must be careful, there may be traps and monsters we have never seen hidden in the abyss.
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The soldier geared up and was full of fighting spirit: "No matter what kind of enemy it is, as long as we are united, there will be no difficulty that cannot be overcome. This time, I will also do my part to protect the world."
Lin Xier seemed a little silent. She looked into the distance with waves in her eyes: "The abyss... that is a place closely connected with my past. It would be good if I could find the answer to self-salvation there."
"Xi'er," Lin Feng walked up to her and gently put his hand on her shoulder, "Each of us has a past that we want to overcome. The important thing is how we grasp the present and create the future. Let's go together, no matter what is hidden in the abyss
Whatever you are looking for, we will face it together."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! With the decision made, the expedition team began to prepare various necessary supplies, and also asked for help from the outside world, hoping to unite more forces to fight the upcoming threat. Time
The intense and orderly preparations passed quietly until, on a moonlit night with few stars, the expedition team finally embarked on the journey to the Fallen Abyss.
On the way, they passed through dark forests, crossed steep mountains, and experienced many difficulties before finally arriving at the edge of the abyss. The sight in front of them was shocking. A dark crack was like a scar on the earth, and the suffocating water continued to overflow from the crack.
There was a dark aura, and a low curse sound echoed all around.
"The gate of the abyss is about to open." Lin Feng held the sword in his hand tightly, and his voice sounded extremely firm in the wind, "We don't know what is waiting for us inside, but for the sake of light and the world, we must move forward."
At this moment, the ground suddenly shook, the door of the abyss slowly opened, and darkness poured out like a tide, trying to swallow all the light. At this critical moment, the members of the expedition team stood back to back in a circle, and light bloomed from them, forming a
A strong line of defense.
"We will not let the darkness succeed!" Lin Feng shouted loudly, the tip of his sword pointed at the abyss, and the sword glowed brightly, leading everyone to charge together.
The battle immediately began, with the expedition team fighting fiercely against the emerging dark creatures. Lin Xier even showed extraordinary strength. Under the guidance of the Heart of Light, her ability caused huge damage to the dark creatures. Every attack
Precise and deadly, her figure that was once shrouded in darkness became the guardian of light at this moment.
The fierce battle lasted for several days and nights. Just when everyone was exhausted, a thundering roar came from the depths of the abyss, and then a huge dark creature slowly rose up. Its appearance was enough to make any living being...
of trembling.
"It's the guardian of the abyss!" the scholar exclaimed, quickly flipping through the ancient books in his hands, looking for countermeasures.
Lin Feng did not flinch. He looked at everyone around him, his eyes full of trust: "We have come so far, we can't stop here. No matter what kind of enemy it is, as long as we work together, light will eventually penetrate the darkness."
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Encouraged by Lin Feng, the members of the expedition team once again gathered strength to face this final test together. The battle became fierce, and both sides tried their best. At the most critical moment, Lin Feng and Lin Xier jointly launched a
After a desperate counterattack, their powers merged together and turned into a ray of light that pierced the sky and struck directly at the core of the Dark Guardian.
With a deafening roar, the Dark Guardian collapsed, and the Gate of the Abyss was closed. The surrounding world seemed to have returned to calm. Light defeated darkness, and the members of the expedition team also grew in this battle.
The bond between them is stronger, and their understanding of light is deeper.
"We did it." Lin Feng looked at the sky, with a tired but satisfied smile on his lips.
Lin Xier walked up to him, with unprecedented clarity in her eyes: "Yes, we did it together. Lin Feng, you are right, the power of light, as well as the trust and support between us, are invincible
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The two looked at each other and smiled, and the teammates around them also gathered around. Everyone's face was filled with the joy and pride of victory. At this moment, they were not only members of the expedition team, but also the most solid support for each other.
"But this is just the beginning." Lin Feng looked past the cheering teammates and cast his eyes towards the unknown distance. "Although the abyss is sealed, we know that darkness will always lurk in the shadows of the world. Our mission is to continue to look for those lights.
The scattered fragments of my heart completely dispel the darkness in every corner."
The female mage took a step forward and handed a yellowed ancient book to Lin Feng's hand: "According to this ancient book, the fragments of the Heart of Light are scattered in the five secret realms. Each secret realm contains ancient trials and guardians.
, only those with pure hearts and firm beliefs can pass the trial and obtain the fragments."
"Five secret realms?" The warrior clenched his fists, fighting spirit boiling. "No matter what challenges lie ahead, we will overcome them one by one. For the sake of light and the world."
Lin Xier lowered her head and caressed the Heart of Light on her chest, her determination in her heart stronger than before: "I am willing to face any trial, for myself, and to prove that light can bloom in darkness."
The team embarked on a journey again, and their first stop was a secret realm called the "Forgotten Forest". Legend has it that elves who can control memories live here. Once lost in it, they can never find their original selves again.
"The Forgotten Forest sounds like a trial specially prepared for me." Lin Xier smiled bitterly, but her eyes were firm, "I will face my past."
Soon after entering the forest, the surrounding scenery began to change unpredictably, and every step seemed like stepping into a new dreamland. Suddenly, a beautiful and mysterious elf appeared in front of them, and her eyes seemed to contain thousands of years of stories.
"Welcome to the Forgotten Forest, travelers." The elf's voice was ethereal and sweet, "Here, you will face a test of your soul. Tell me, what are you seeking?"
"We are looking for the fragments of the Heart of Light for the sake of the light and peace of the world." Lin Feng answered without hesitation.
The elf shook his head gently: "The real test is not in the outside world, but in your hearts. This forest will reflect your deepest fears and regrets. Only by overcoming them can you find what you want."
The members of the expedition team looked at each other, and then nodded firmly. They knew that this journey was not only a conquest of the outside world, but also a redemption of themselves.
As they go deeper, everyone is involuntarily pulled into their own memories and nightmares. Lin Feng faces the regret of the past that he failed to save, while the female mage blames herself for not having enough power to protect everyone.
, and Lin Xier fell into the loneliness and despair of living in darkness in the past.
"You can't escape, Lin Xi'er." In the dark illusion, a familiar and cold voice sounded, "This is your original destination."
"Maybe it was once, but it's different now." Lin Xi'er looked up, her eyes shining with perseverance, "I have found a new family, and I have a world worth protecting. I am no longer the same person I used to be."
With the mutual encouragement and self-transcendence of their teammates, they broke through the shackles of their hearts one by one and reunited. When the light emanating from their hearts gathered, the illusion of the Forgotten Forest dissipated one by one, and the fragments of the Heart of Light became silent.
Lying quietly before them.
"Congratulations, you passed the test." The elf appeared again, this time her smile was full of approval, "Remember, the greatest strength does not come from the outside world, but from your own hearts."
With the first fragment of the Heart of Light, the expedition team continued their journey. Every time they visited a secret place, they left behind a legendary story. And the friendship and trust between them became stronger with each challenge.