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Chapter 949 Terrifying Things
“Maybe it’s the key to unlocking the secrets of this place,” Ahui said excitedly, his eyes sparkling. “Just like in the ancient myths.”
The old hunter suddenly stopped, signaling everyone to tread lightly, and whispered, "Listen, what's that?"
Immediately afterwards, a few soft clicking sounds were heard, followed by a rustling sound that grew louder as it approached—like some creature quietly getting closer.
"Prepare for battle!" Zhao De whispered, then drew the short sword from his back and gripped it tightly, a serious expression on his face.
A moment later, behind a tree not far ahead, two small monsters appeared with eyes that glowed a fiery red light. They were covered in black fur and had exceptionally sharp teeth. One of them let out a piercing cry, and instantly more small monsters surged forth.
Seeing this, Han Lin shouted and drew his sword, charging forward. "Follow them! Don't give them a chance to catch their breath!"
Leia immediately cast a spell to assist her teammates, and a flash of light illuminated the path forward in the darkness.
Ayao brandished her twin rings and lunged at the nearest one. "Take this!"
After the fierce battle, many fallen figures lay on the ground, but no one dared to linger any longer. Suddenly, a faint sobbing sound came from not far away, causing everyone to stop and look at each other. "Let's go see, perhaps someone needs help," Ahui suggested.
Following the sound, they found two trembling children at the entrance of a small cave. "Don't be afraid, we've come to save you," Leia said gently. The children immediately quieted down upon seeing these brave children.
The boy sobbed as he spoke, "We came with our father to search for treasure, but we were attacked by these monsters... So we separated and have been hiding in the cave ever since."
The girl added, "There are many scary things outside..."
After learning what had happened, Zhao De comforted them, telling them to stay in a relatively safe place and wait for the rescue team to return. "How about we take you to reunite with your parents after we've cleared this area?"
Just as they were about to say goodbye, Ayao noticed that one of the children was wearing a small, exquisite bracelet that was very similar to the clue given by the mysterious scholar earlier.
"Is this the key?" she murmured to herself.
Then, strange noises began to come from afar again. "Looks like there's no time to think about anything else, we need to seize the opportunity to explore!" Han Lin said firmly. "Let's go, everyone. No matter what difficulties we encounter, as long as we work together, we can always find a way out."
As the group moved further away from the cave, a strange light appeared in the eyes of the two rescued children.
When Han Lin and the others traversed the last winding path and arrived at a secluded, ancient temple, they were all simultaneously stunned by the sight before them. The building, seemingly weathered by countless ages, still exuded an extraordinary aura, and above the lintel were inscribed several unfamiliar characters—seemingly recording a long-lost story.
Just then, the scholar's figure reappeared, stepping out of the void and slowly descending to the center of the temple square.
"Congratulations on successfully reaching this point..."
Before the other person could finish speaking, a clear voice with a hint of mischief interrupted the conversation: "Hey~ Hello, adventurers~ I've been waiting for you for ages!"
The speaker was a girl who looked only twelve or thirteen years old, dressed in a gorgeous long dress, wearing a flower crown, and smiling brightly. "I am the guardian deity of this place~ Do you know why I can live so long and stay so young forever? Because I possess the legendary 'Heart of Eternity'~"
Chapter 950 Showing off one's strength
Chapter 950 Showing off one's strength
"Are you telling the truth? Does this so-called 'Heart of Eternity' really exist here?" the old hunter asked, pointing to the ancient temple, clearly intrigued.
The girl nodded: "Of course~ But I will only entrust it to someone who has truly contributed to this land and possesses wisdom, courage, and a pure heart~ Otherwise, it wouldn't be willing to recognize a new master! Now... let me test you all!"
Upon hearing this, everyone looked both nervous and excited. Who would successfully pass the test and obtain the precious treasure? Everything remained to be seen…
The scholar smiled gently and turned to the crowd: "Then please show your strength and character to the fullest."
Han Lin gripped his sword tightly, his gaze fixed firmly on the scholar and the girl. "We've come this far, and no difficulty can stand in our way."
"Oh my~ You seem quite confident!" The girl clapped her hands with a light laugh. "But don't get too arrogant~ This is where we decide who is the most trustworthy." With that, she waved her hand, and rows of small stone tablets shimmering with mysterious light appeared in the open space in front of the ancient temple. These stone tablets varied in shape and size, but each one was engraved with a line of strange characters, seemingly waiting for something to be revealed.
“This is…” Leia gently touched the nearest stone tablet and said in surprise, “Each one has different inscriptions. Are we going to find a certain order or combination to decipher them?”
“Yes, that’s right! All you have to do is interpret and arrange them correctly. If you do, it means there is indeed a deep enough ‘spiritual connection’ between you.” The girl explained, giving an encouraging smile. “Good luck, warriors! I hope I can see the real victor soon!”
Just as everyone was discussing how to solve the mystery around the stone tablet, a villager carrying firewood suddenly stopped. He stared curiously at the strange scene and couldn't help but ask, "Hey, what's going on here? Why are so many people circling around this stone? And you... who's that little girl? I've never seen her before?"
Seeing this, Ayao took the initiative to step forward and kindly explained the situation to the man: "We are completing a task challenge, and we need to sort out these strange pieces of information to make them meaningful."
Hearing this, the villagers were stunned for a few seconds before suddenly realizing and saying, "Ah! I see! But to be honest, I don't really know what it's for either. Anyway, we ordinary people just want peace and safety... Good luck!"
Meanwhile, Zhao De was painstakingly piecing together several clearly related fragments. Just as he thought he had found a crucial clue, a new sound came from afar—another group of monsters was approaching!
"Damn it, looks like this is serious trouble," Zhao De said in a low voice, his brow furrowed. He looked up at his companions. "Everyone, get ready. We need to solve the current problem while also being prepared for any unexpected situations. We must find the answer as quickly as possible!"
Just as the tension was building, the old hunter noticed the new danger. "It seems like something else is coming... a lot of them." His voice was calm and collected. "But I believe we can protect ourselves while completing our mission, don't we?"
Chapter 951 Finding a Breakthrough
Chapter 951 Finding a Breakthrough
Hearing the rumors, the villagers stopped what they were doing and began spreading the news to those around them, instantly creating an atmosphere of unspoken tension in the area. Many onlookers were whispering among themselves:
"Can they do it?"
"What if those monsters really attack..."
However, there were also more optimistic voices supporting the heroes' actions: "Look, these are the legendary adventurers! I believe that with them around, there's nothing they can't handle!"
Faced with this situation, Han Lin stepped forward once again. He turned to the team members: "Remember the importance of everyone's division of labor and cooperation! No matter how many difficulties we face, we must persevere to the end! Okay, let's quickly solve the puzzle here and then set off to confront the enemy—who would like to try to decipher the information on this largest stone tablet first?"
Leia immediately raised her hand. "I'll give it a try." Her tone was full of confidence, and her eyes burned with thirst for knowledge and curiosity. "And based on my understanding of these ancient scripts, I might be able to find a breakthrough."
Seeing their companions respond enthusiastically to the call greatly boosted everyone's morale, and they all threw themselves into the intense and exciting challenge...
The girl observed everything with a smile, as if she had expected it all. "What a great group of people~ Let me continue to enjoy this wonderful performance!"
The scholar who had suddenly appeared but remained silent simply shook his head slightly, offering a meaningful comment: "Perhaps this is the real test... not just wisdom and courage, but also that indomitable spirit..."
Just as Leia confidently walked towards the largest stone tablet, a tense atmosphere suddenly filled the air. Han Lin stared intently at her every move, a complex mix of emotions flashing in his eyes—trust, support, and a hint of worry. The others formed a circle, their eyes fixed on the stone tablet, each holding their breath.
As Leia's fingers gently touched the inscription on the stone tablet, an invisible energy instantly enveloped everyone, causing a momentary dizziness. Fortunately, this quickly subsided. At the same time, Leia seemed to notice something unusual: "The markings here are different from the others... they seem to be hidden."
Just then, an elderly man with white hair stepped out from among the villagers. He slowly approached the group of young people and said, "I was young once too. Listening to you tell such amazing stories makes me very envious." He paused, "But don't forget, the more critical the moment, the more you need to stay calm."
Han Lin nodded in gratitude, "Thank you for the reminder, sir." He then looked at his companions again, his eyes resolute. "Time waits for no one!"
As soon as the words were spoken, small black dots appeared in the depths of the distant woods—these were even more numerous and ferocious monsters!
"Hurry! Give it your all!" Zhao De urged, while keeping a watchful eye on their surroundings for any potential unexpected situations. A Yao, not wanting to be left behind, joined the group. Although she was understandably afraid, she mustered all her strength to keep going, saying, "No matter what happens, I'll fight alongside everyone until the very end."
Chapter 952 An Indescribable Joy
Chapter 952 An Indescribable Joy
Finally, with everyone working together and after countless trials and errors, when Leia finished placing the last stone tablet in her hands, all the light suddenly shone brightly, and then the whole scene underwent a dramatic transformation: the once dilapidated ancient temple was instantly restored to its former glory; the previously ordinary village was also transformed, and laughter could even be heard from not far away...
Just as everyone was immersed in joy, the scholar slowly walked up to them with a faint smile on his face. "Very good..." Then he turned to the girl who had not spoken until now: "What do you think?"
The girl nodded. "They've passed their first test." She then glanced at the villagers rushing to their aid and the soldiers still fighting, a satisfied smile playing on her lips. "Now we'll see how they perform!"
"Wait, does this mean we succeeded?" Ayao asked the scholar and the girl, puzzled. "So what will the next mission be like?"
Faced with this question, the girl smiled mysteriously and did not give a clear answer. "The real journey is always full of unknowns. Remember, it's important to stay true to your original aspirations and beliefs~" With that, her figure faded into the distance until she disappeared.
All that remained was a silent exchange of glances between them.
Han Lin said firmly, "No matter how unpredictable the future may be, as long as we work together, there is nothing we cannot do!"
Zhao De calmly replied, "That's right! After going through so many ups and downs, what else can possibly be difficult for us?"
Leia's eyes sparkled with curiosity: "And I think it's amazing how every adventure allows us to learn new things and make good friends!"
As the light faded, everything around the village was transformed. Sunlight streamed through the treetops, illuminating this once-silent place, and an indescribable joy filled the air.
The villagers, including the elderly, women, and even children, gathered around after witnessing this miraculous transformation, their faces filled with amazement and curiosity.
An elderly woman carrying her grandson walked up to Han Lin and the others, her eyes glistening with tears of emotion. "Children... thank you! I never thought I would live to see our village become like this again."
The little child next to her tugged at the old lady's hand, staring wide-eyed at everything before him, and whispered, "Grandma, are these people really heroes? They're amazing!"
"Of course!" The old lady smiled and patted the child's head, then turned to the group and continued, "I heard when I was a child that there was some secret hidden here, but no one has ever found it."
Just as the atmosphere was warm and cozy, a cry of alarm suddenly came from not far away. Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw several young villagers rushing out of the woods. One of them shouted as he ran, "Come quick and see what's happening over there! It looks like a monster is attacking our cattle grazing area!"
Upon hearing this, everyone present fell silent—despite having just experienced a wondrous journey, life still required facing reality.
Han Lin frowned slightly, but stood up without hesitation and said, "Let's go, everyone. No matter how many difficulties we encounter next, as long as we are united, there is nothing we cannot overcome."
Chapter 953 The Two Go First to Scout the Way
Chapter 953 The Two Go First to Scout the Way
Zhao De nodded upon hearing this. "That's right! Now that we've proven our abilities, it's time to test the real results." After saying this, he took the lead and walked towards the scene of the incident.
Leia broke the temporary silence with a light cough. "Hey, wait a minute!" Everyone stopped and looked at her. "While we're all willing to do something for the village, I think it would be better if we made a plan before we acted," she suggested. "After all, acting rashly could very well end up hurting ourselves."
The scholar-like figure stood silently in the corner, listening to everyone's conversation. Finally, he spoke up in agreement: "The young girl is right. Courage is important, but wisdom is equally indispensable. You can send some people over to check the situation first, and then decide how to proceed based on the actual circumstances."
After a brief discussion, it was decided that Zhao De and A Yao would go ahead to scout the way, and they agreed on the signal lights and the method of retreat.
Time passed slowly, and after anxiously waiting, good news finally arrived—it turned out that the so-called "monster" had only become frenzied due to some mysterious force, and it quickly returned to normal after the two warriors successfully controlled it.
Upon hearing this news, the entire village erupted in cheers. The main characters thus became among the most respected figures in the villagers' eyes…
Just as everyone was immersed in this hard-won peace, the girl who had never truly left quietly reappeared in the crowd.
She smiled slightly, whispered something to another boy beside her, and then they both disappeared into the crowd...
As night fell, Leia sat on a wooden bench under a big tree at the village entrance, engrossed in her new book, occasionally looking up to admire the twinkling stars in the sky.