The next day, when the first ray of sunshine pierced the morning fog and awakened the sleeping earth, the expedition team had already packed up and prepared to go. Looking at the journey that was still far away but very close at hand, everyone's face was filled with emotion.
Full of determination and expectation.
"Let's set off, towards the shadow forest, towards the unknown." Lin Feng gave the order, and the team embarked on a new journey. Their backs stretched in the morning light. It was a fearless exploration of the future and a brave declaration of self-challenge.
At the edge of the shadow forest, the mist is shrouded, like a mysterious veil, hiding the secrets deep in the forest. The trees are towering into the clouds, and their branches and leaves are densely covered. Even at noon, only a few dappled sunlight can barely penetrate. Adventure
The moment the team stepped into the forest, a depressing atmosphere immediately enveloped them.
"This place... is even more gloomy than imagined." The female mage said softly. The staff in her hand trembled slightly, obviously sensing something unusual around her.
"Indeed, but since we are here, we have no intention of returning empty-handed." The soldier said firmly, his eyes scanning the surroundings, ready to deal with possible threats at any time.
"We must be careful. It is recorded in the book that the shadow creatures in the Shadow Forest will become extremely powerful under the moonlight." Lin Xier reminded her, her fingers gently touching the dagger at her waist, and her heart was full of alertness.
"Remember, stay in formation and try not to act separately." Lin Feng emphasized again that as the captain, his sense of responsibility keeps him calm and sharp at all times.
As they went deeper, the surrounding environment became even weirder. The occasional rustling sound made people tense up, but when they turned around, they always found nothing. Just when everyone was nervous, a wolf-like but...
A creature covered with a faint black mist appeared quietly, its eyes flashing green and locked on the expedition team.
"Shadow beast!" Lin Feng shouted, unsheathing his sword, and the silver sword light looked particularly dazzling in the dim light.
"I'll contain it, warrior, you find an opportunity to attack!" The female mage quickly cast a lighting spell, and the light ball exploded above the shadow beast's head, briefly revealing its position.
The warrior did not hesitate at all. With the help of bright light, he jumped up and hit the shadow beast's vital point with the sound of breaking wind. At the same time, Lin Xi'er and Lin Feng surrounded it from both sides, blocking its retreat. A brief battle
After a fierce battle, the shadow beast turned into a plume of black smoke and dissipated under the attack of light and sharp blades.
"Good job. Is everyone okay?" Lin Feng looked around everyone and confirmed that all the team members were fine.
"This is just the beginning, the challenge of Shadow Forest has just begun." The female mage put away her staff and looked more determined.
Just as they were about to move on, the ground suddenly shook, and a powerful force came from the depths of the forest. Then, an ancient and deep voice sounded in everyone's heart: "Foreign travelers, welcome to the secluded forest."
Shadow Forest, only by solving the mystery of the forest can you prove your qualifications."
"Where did the voice... come from?" The soldier looked around, but couldn't find the source of the voice.
"I think this is our next puzzle." Lin Feng pondered. He looked into the distance. The fog there seemed thicker than before, hiding some unknown challenge.
"No matter what, we will not back down." Lin Xier held the dagger tightly, her eyes burning with fighting spirit.
"Then it's settled. We face it together. No matter what kind of trial it is, there is nothing to be afraid of." After Lin Feng's words fell, the team took another step forward, stepping into a deeper unknown territory. Every step was based on courage and determination.
superior.
"Remember, we are each other's strength." The female mage added softly, her magic light ball guiding the front, illuminating the darkness ahead.
Just as their conversation gradually disappeared into the forest, a figure quietly appeared where they had been standing. It was an elf whose whole body was wrapped in silver-white light. "Courage is commendable, but the Shadow Forest is far from simple as it appears. Traveler
We, I hope your faith can lead you through this land of shadows." After saying that, the elves turned into a stream of light and disappeared among the shadows of the trees, as if it was a prediction of their future, or some kind of message from the ancient forest.
Expectations.
Night fell again, and the expedition team sat in a secret cave jointly found by Lin Xier and Lin Feng. Outside was the endless darkness of the Shadow Forest, but the inside of the cave seemed bright due to the warmth of the team.
"No matter what happens, at least we are still together now." Lin Feng looked at his friends sitting in a circle, feeling grateful in his heart.
"That's right, this companionship is our greatest strength." Lin Xi'er agreed. Her eyes showed both determination for the challenge and trust in her partners.
Just when the conversation was getting better, a strange wave suddenly rippled in the cave. The air seemed to be distorted by an invisible force, making people feel chilly. Then, a subtle but unignorable blue light came from the deepest part of the cave.
It slowly rises from above and gradually converges into a beam of dazzling light, illuminating the entire cave as if it were daytime.
"What is that?" Lin Xi'er exclaimed, her voice filled with both curiosity and vigilance. She was the first to stand up and approach the light source.
The warrior and the female mage followed closely behind, and the three of them walked towards the mysterious blue light. In the light, an artifact was quietly suspended in the air - a long staff that was crystal clear and emitted a deep blue light. The staff was wrapped with
The looming runes seem to contain endless mysteries and power, and are exactly the legendary Void Staff.
"The Staff of the Void...how is this possible?" the female mage exclaimed, her voice trembling slightly with excitement. She had heard the legend of this ancient artifact, but she had never expected to see it with her own eyes under such circumstances.
"It seems that our journey is not just as simple as facing challenges." Lin Feng said calmly, but his eyes could not hide the desire and awe for this artifact. He knew that the emergence of the Void Staff would definitely lead to a series of events.
of accidents.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "When the artifact appears in the world, it will definitely attract countless greedy eyes. We must decide quickly whether to possess or protect." The warrior's words were loud and his eyes were firm.
Seek consensus from everyone.
"We can't let it fall into the wrong hands." Lin Xi'er said firmly, clenching the dagger in her hand. She knew very well that once an artifact with such power was mastered by evil forces, the consequences would be disastrous.
At this moment, a burst of rapid footsteps approached from far away, breaking the silence in the cave. A strange voice sounded outside the cave: "Haha, it seems that good luck is really on our side, the Staff of the Void
, the legendary power belongs to us today!”
Everyone quickly formed a defensive posture and looked at the entrance of the cave warily. Several strangers with different equipment filed in. The leader looked greedy and stared at the Void Staff, obviously coming for the artifact.
"Friends, this is not something you can get your hands on." The warrior took a step forward and stood between the crowd and the intruder. He laid his battle ax horizontally to express his position.
"If you block our way, you must be prepared to pay the price." The other party snorted coldly, waved his hand, and the companions behind him quickly dispersed, forming a siege.
"It seems that conflict is unavoidable." The female mage muttered a spell in a low voice, and light danced on her fingertips, ready to meet the enemy at any time.
"We are here to protect, not plunder. I hope you can choose wisely." Lin Feng's tone was calm, but his eyes were firm. He knew that once the conflict broke out, everyone would face a life and death test.
"Wise? In this world where the strong are respected, strength is everything." The leader sneered, and then waved his hand to signal the attack.
The battle is on the verge of breaking out. Lin Xier nimbly shuttles between the enemies, her dagger is as accurate and deadly as a swallow piercing a willow tree; the warrior's battle ax is invincible, and every blow is accompanied by a blast in the air, which is shocking; the female mage controls the elements.
With such power, the spell is like gorgeous fireworks, illuminating every corner of the cave.
Just as the fierce battle between the two sides was in full swing, the Void Staff suddenly emitted a more dazzling light, and an invisible force surged out of the staff, knocking everyone back. Then, it slowly descended and finally stopped in front of Lin Feng.
, as if recognizing the master.
"This is..." Lin Feng was stunned, looking at the Staff of the Void in his hand, with mixed feelings in his heart. He knew that from this moment on, the gears of fate were turning quietly.
"Lin Feng, it seems that it has chosen you." The female mage said softly, with both relief and worry in her eyes.
"What should we do?" Lin Xier asked, her eyes wandering between the artifact and her teammates, knowing that this sudden change would make their journey more difficult.
Lin Feng took a deep breath and glanced at each of his partners one by one: "Let's move on and protect the Void Staff from becoming a weapon for greedy people. Moreover, I believe that the secret hidden in this staff,
Maybe it can help us solve the mystery of the Shadow Forest."
The warrior nodded in agreement, and others expressed their support one after another. After the decision, the team packed up and embarked on the journey again. The difference was that this time they not only brought courage and wisdom, but also the chosen artifact-the Void Staff.
Just when the team was about to leave the cave and continue to explore the depths of the Shadow Forest, a sudden and powerful force suddenly swept through the entire cave. It was the first test of the Void Staff to its new owner. Along with the dazzling blue light, an irresistible force
Ripples of energy scattered in all directions, and the team members were impacted by this force one after another, staggering back and being injured to varying degrees.
"Be careful!" Lin Feng shouted. He tried to protect the Void Staff with his body to prevent it from being affected, but the force was too strong, and even he was knocked to the ground. The long staff in his hand came out, and
After spinning several times in the air, a deep portal opened on its own and disappeared in the blink of an eye.
"What...what's going on?" Lin Xi'er struggled to get up, covering her bruised arm with a look of shock and confusion on her face.
"The Void Staff... ran away?" The warrior rubbed his eyes in disbelief and looked around, trying to find any trace.
The female mage fell to her knees and gasped in pain. It was obvious that the impact just now had caused considerable damage to her, "The power contained in this staff is far beyond our imagination... We may have triggered some kind of protection mechanism.
"
Lin Feng stood up slowly. Although there was a dull pain in his chest, his eyes remained firm, "We must find it. The Void Staff chose me and chose our team. No matter where it goes, there must be a deep meaning behind it.
"
"But we are all injured now, how can we find him?" Lin Xier glanced around worriedly. All her teammates looked exhausted.
"Resting and recovering our physical strength are what we need to do most now." The female mage stood up with difficulty and used the remaining magic power to conduct preliminary treatment for everyone's wounds. "We must believe that the Void Staff will not leave for no reason.
.Perhaps, it is leading us to some important place."
Night fell again, and they simply treated the wounds in the cave, taking turns to keep vigil, alert to possible dangers. In an atmosphere of uneasiness and expectation, time passed quietly.
The next morning, when the first ray of sunlight shined through the gaps in the dense forest and fell on everyone's faces, Lin Feng suddenly opened his eyes, with a decisive light shining in his eyes, "I have an idea, but I need everyone's support and trust.
"
"Tell me and listen." The soldier patted the dust on his body and looked at Lin Feng seriously.
"The Void Staff has a power that transcends reality. I think it may have returned to where it originally belonged - the core area of the Shadow Forest. The deepest secret of the forest is hidden there, and it is also the key to unlocking it all." Lin Feng's
The voice is full of confidence.
"We have never set foot in that place, and there are many dangers." Although Lin Xier was worried, she still chose to believe Lin Feng.
"Yes, but we have no choice. Only by finding and mastering the Void Staff can we truly protect it from being abused by evil forces." The female mage nodded firmly.
The group packed up, and with unknown anxiety and firm determination, embarked on a journey to the core of the Shadow Forest. They passed through twists and turns of dense forest paths, crossed steep canyons, and finally came to a huge cave covered with ancient runes.
In front of the stone gate. In the center of the stone gate, there is a depression whose shape exactly matches the Void Staff.
"It seems that we have found the right place." The soldier looked at the stone door that seemed to be waiting for their arrival and whispered.
Lin Feng carefully put the Void Staff in his hand into the groove. In an instant, the stone door suddenly opened, revealing the passage leading to the core of the Shadow Forest, which was filled with mysterious and powerful magic fluctuations.
Just as they were about to step in, Lin Xier took Lin Feng's hand, turned to him and said, "No matter what the future holds, we will always be together."
"Together, until the end." Lin Feng held Lin Xi'er's hand tightly, and then the four of them stepped into the unknown and challenging passage hand in hand. Their backs looked both small and great in the fading light.
The light inside the passage gradually lights up, revealing a strange scene. The space seems to be distorted, and colorful lights interweave in mid-air, forming flowing pictures. Here is the real core of the Shadow Forest, and also the void.