The contestant is too old, sister Zhou is crazy

Chapter 631 The arrival of the blood moon

Zhao Ming raised his head, his eyes swept over them one by one, and finally landed on Xu Mo, with a serious tone: "New mission, about the new developments of 'Black Feather', we don't have much time."

Xu Mo's expression froze when he heard this, but he immediately regained his usual calmness: "What are the details?"

"The specific information is still unclear, but what is certain is that they are planning a major counterattack, and the target may very well be us." Zhao Ming's words were like a cold wind, causing the temperature in the room to drop sharply.

"Fight back?" Li Zixue chuckled, with a hint of disdain and challenge in her tone, "Let them come, we are already prepared."

Lily nodded, her expression firm: "It's time to put this all to rest."

Eun Jung clapped her hands to liven up the atmosphere: "Then let's celebrate our victory tonight, and tomorrow, we will join hands again to face the new dawn."

The four of them sat around a simple dining table. Although the threat from the outside world was always around, they cherished the tranquility of this moment. What they celebrated was not only the victory, but also the trust and friendship between each other.

The blood moon was high in the sky, strange phenomena were everywhere, and the quiet night of the town was shrouded in a mysterious and depressing atmosphere. In the temporary command post, the atmosphere of the five people sitting around also became solemn because of the new information brought by Zhao Ming.

"The blood moon is approaching, and the crisis predicted in ancient times is imminent. We must be fully prepared." Zhao Ming's words were steady and powerful, and the information in his hand shone with a cold luster under the light.

Xu Mo frowned, his eyes far-sighted: "What is the content of the prophecy? Is it possible to find a solution from it?"

Zhao Ming flipped through the documents in his hand and briefly explained: "The prophecy mentioned that when the blood moon hangs in the night sky, the ancient seal will be shaken, and the sleeping things will wake up, bringing disaster. The specific response strategy has not been clearly recorded yet, but there is a clue pointing to the ancient tombs in the eastern suburbs of the town. It is said that the key to the seal is hidden there."

Li Zixue raised her eyebrows and said provocatively: "Ancient seal? Sleeping thing? It sounds like a special adventure script for us. It just so happens that I am tired of the peaceful days. It's time to stretch my muscles."

Eun-jung was more cautious: "We can't underestimate any prophecy. We must be careful at every step. Detective Zhao, can you lead the way? We need to find the ancient tombs as soon as possible."

Lily quietly put away her equipment, her eyes determined: "No matter what is waiting for us ahead, we must face it. The most important thing now is to unite and protect the town from harm."

Zhao Ming nodded, packed up his things and prepared to leave: "Let's go now without delay. The ancient tombs are in a remote location, so we need to be careful when going there at night."

The night was as dark as ink, and under the faint moonlight, a group of people set out on a journey to explore the ancient tombs. Under the blood moon, everything seemed to be stained with an ominous color, and the air was filled with an indescribable sense of tension.

Passing through the dense forest, the ancient tombs gradually came into view. The ancient stone tablets were engraved with traces of time and recorded some runes that were difficult to decipher. The light of the blood moon seemed to resonate with these runes, emitting a faint red light.

"Here is the starting point of everything." Zhao Ming stood in front of a particularly conspicuous stone tablet, his fingers gently brushed across the strange runes, and a complex light flashed in his eyes.

"Do you feel it? An ancient and powerful force is awakening." Eunjeong looked around and sensitively sensed the abnormal energy surging in the air.

"No matter what we are going to face, we must stop it from harming the town." Xu Mo clenched the weapon in his hand with a determined look.

At this moment, a low chanting sound came from the depths of the ancient tomb, accompanied by slight vibrations, and the ground seemed to come to life and began to tremble.

"It seems that the sleeping creature can't wait any longer. Get ready for battle!" Just as Li Zixue finished speaking, a fishy wind blew in his face, and a huge unidentified creature rushed out from the darkness, its eyes glowing fiercely under the light of the blood moon.

Faced with the sudden attack, the five men quickly dispersed and each occupied an advantageous terrain. An unprecedented battle was about to begin.

"Everyone, cooperate and don't let it get close!" Xu Mo shouted as he accurately fired a flash bomb, winning precious reaction time for the team.

The battle was fierce and thrilling, and every attack and dodge was filled with a sense of urgency of life and death. Just when the situation was at a stalemate, Lily discovered a detail and shouted to everyone: "There is an obvious spell mark on its chest, which may be the key to the seal! Concentrate firepower!"

Hearing this, everyone adjusted their tactics and focused their firepower on attacking the mark. With a deafening roar, the creature screamed in pain, the light on its body gradually dimmed, and finally fell into the ancient tomb.

The light of the blood moon gradually dissipated, and the town returned to peace, but this experience undoubtedly left a deep impression on the four people and Zhao Ming.

"It seems that although the prophecy is tricky, it is not invincible." Eunjeong wiped the sweat from her forehead, her face filled with the joy of victory.

"We have proved once again that as long as we unite as one, there are no difficulties that cannot be overcome." Xu Mo smiled with relief, his eyes gently sweeping over everyone.

"However, this incident is just the beginning, and there are more unknown challenges waiting for us." Although Li Zixue's words were serious, they were also full of fighting spirit.

Lily patted Zhao Ming's shoulder gently and said, "Detective Zhao, let's walk the road ahead together. We will jointly protect the peace of the town."

Zhao Ming nodded, his eyes firm: "Yes, as long as we are together, nothing is unsolvable. Now, let's go back, have a good rest, and prepare to greet the next dawn."

"Rest is for better fighting. We still have a lot of work to do tomorrow." Xu Mo added, his tone showing both expectations for the future and a clear understanding of the current situation.

Eunjung smiled, and that smile contained trust in her partners and fearlessness in the face of unknown challenges: "Well said, tonight we will leave our tiredness to the night, and tomorrow we will greet the first ray of sunshine with a brand new self."

The four looked at each other, without further words, the tacit understanding and trust between them was more than a thousand words. They knew that no matter how bumpy the road ahead was, as long as they fought side by side, there would be no difficulties that could not be overcome.

As the night faded, the first rays of morning light quietly penetrated the temporary command post, announcing the beginning of a new day. The five of them packed up briefly. Although they were physically exhausted, their spirits were full of energy because of the upcoming challenges.

"Let's go, before it's fully light, let's go to the town and report to everyone what happened last night." Li Zixue suggested, her eyes flashing with concern for the townspeople.

"It's a good idea. It also lets everyone know that we have always been here, fighting to protect the town." Lily agreed. Her eyes were firm, revealing her deep love for her home.

Walking on the streets of the small town in the early morning, the air was filled with the faint smell of cooking smoke, and occasionally a few early risers would cast grateful glances at them or gently wave their hands. This support from the people, like an invisible force, constantly inspires them to move forward.

Arriving at the small square in the center of the town, the four of them briefly organized their thoughts and prepared to begin explaining last night's battle and the upcoming challenges to the waiting residents.

"Fellow villagers, we successfully thwarted a conspiracy of 'Black Feather' last night, but the battle is not over yet." Xu Mo spoke as a representative, his tone calm and powerful, "We understand that the remaining forces of 'Black Feather' are planning a bigger counterattack, targeting us directly. But please believe that as long as we are here, the safety of the town will be guaranteed."

Eunjung then added, "At the same time, we have also discovered some clues about the ancient prophecy, which may lead us to further uncover the deeper secrets behind 'Black Feather'. We will do our best to prevent any evil forces from destroying our home."

After hearing this, the residents looked worried, but they were more trusting and grateful to the five heroes. An elderly man stood up and said in a trembling voice: "Children, we believe in you and are willing to contribute our part to defend our homeland."

"Thank you for your trust," Lily said with emotion. "Please stay alert and notify us immediately if you find anything unusual. We are one, and the peace of the town needs our joint efforts."

At this moment, Li Zixue's eyes became extremely firm: "We are not only fighting, but also to protect every smile and every peace on this land. Please believe that light will eventually defeat darkness."

As the five people were communicating with the townspeople, a young messenger came running in, looking pale and breathing rapidly. His appearance interrupted the originally heavy atmosphere and brought new news. "It's bad, Detective Zhao, there is something unusual in the forest to the west. The trees seem to come alive and are moving towards the town. Many villagers who went out are trapped outside and cannot return!" The young man's words were mixed with fear and urgency.

When the residents heard this, they immediately started talking about it, and their worries and uneasiness spread rapidly. Zhao Ming frowned, and immediately realized that this might be a new crisis signal. "Don't panic, everyone. We will go and check immediately to ensure the safety of every villager. Eunjeong, Heo Mo, Li Zixue, Lily, get ready to act."

The four of them quickly gathered together, their eyes full of determination. The tranquility of the town was once again threatened, and they did not hesitate for a moment. Before leaving the square, Xu Mo turned to the gathered crowd and said calmly and forcefully: "Please stay in a safe area and take care of each other. We will take care of everything."

Five people walked quickly on the main road of the town. The villagers on the roadside looked at their backs in surprise or worry, and whispered:

"Look at them, they always come forward in times of crisis, they are really our guardian angels." "I heard that the situation this time is unusual, I really hope everything will be safe." "With them around, we have nothing to fear, they can always find a solution."

The group passed through dense residential areas and gradually approached the edge of the forest in the west. The scene along the way was shocking. The trees were indeed driven by an invisible force, with their roots off the ground and branches and leaves dancing wildly, as if the forest itself was migrating, blocking any approaching path.

"What's going on? Have the laws of nature been distorted?" Li Zixue was amazed, but more than that, she was alert.

"It should be some powerful magic or unknown technology that interferes with the natural order." Xu Mo analyzed, examining this strange sight with sharp eyes.

"No matter what it is, we must find the trapped villagers as soon as possible." Eun Jung's words were filled with unquestionable determination, and her pace quickened, almost running.

"Search separately. Remember, safety first." Zhao Ming gave the order and activated the communication device he carried with him at the same time so that he could keep in touch at any time.

The five people shuttled through the dense forest, searching for themselves. From time to time, they heard the villagers' surprised shouts. They were found one by one and escorted back to a safe area. However, as they went deeper, an indescribable sense of oppression became stronger and stronger, as if some powerful existence was quietly observing all their actions.

Finally, in an open area, everyone discovered the source of the anomaly - an ancient altar was activated, with a strange light flickering in the center. It was the energy it emitted that changed the shape of the forest and revealed a deeper mystery.

"Is this... a relic of an ancient magician? How did it appear here?" Lily stared at the altar, feeling both amazed and wary.

"We have to close it, otherwise the forest and the entire town will be in crisis." Xu Mo's judgment was quick and accurate. He began to study the complex symbols on the altar, looking for clues to close it.

Just as they were about to take action, a deep and majestic voice echoed in the air, as if it sounded directly in their minds: "Intruders, you have touched a force that should not be touched. If you want to calm this storm, you must complete the trial and prove your will and strength."

"Trial?" Zhao Ming frowned and looked at the others. "It sounds like some ancient test."

"No matter what, we have no choice for the sake of this town." Eun Jung said, tightening her weapon in her hand, with a fearless light in her eyes.

"Then let's face it together. As long as we work together, nothing is unsolvable." Li Zixue agreed, her tone full of fighting determination.

Under the guidance of a mysterious force, the five people embarked on an unprecedented journey of trial, and all this is just the beginning.

"Remember, be careful with every step. We don't know where this trial will lead us." Xu Mo reminded. His words aroused strong resonance in the team. Everyone understood that the next challenge was not only a test of the flesh, but also a test of will.

As they stepped forward, the surrounding environment suddenly changed. The originally vibrant forest suddenly turned into a barren land with wind and sand all over the sky, as if they had entered another world. If passers-by were here, they would be stunned by the scene before their eyes.

"Is this...another dimension?" Lily looked around and muttered to herself in disbelief.

"It seems that we have to adapt to the rapidly changing environment." Zhao Ming analyzed calmly, his eyes revealing the sharpness unique to a detective.

"No matter what we encounter, we must stand back to back and move forward fearlessly, just as we have done in the past." Eun Jung's voice was particularly firm in the wind and sand, giving great encouragement to everyone.

As they go deeper, they encounter all kinds of incredible trials: traversing endless mazes, fighting illusory monsters, and even finding a way out in the dark by intuition. Each challenge tests their wisdom, courage, and teamwork.

"Hey, look over there!" Li Zixue pointed at a flickering light in the distance, "That might be the end of the trial."

They sped up and finally came to a magnificent stone gate with intricate runes carved on it and a softly glowing gem in the center.

"Opening this door may hold the answer to the trial." Xu Mo said, reaching out to touch the runes on the door, only to find that they suddenly emitted a dazzling light, surrounding them.

The light dissipated, and a shadowy figure in a robe appeared in front of them. His voice was solemn and vicissitudes: "You have passed the trial, proving your courage and wisdom. But the real test has just begun."

"The real test?" Li Zixue raised his eyebrows, the desire to fight flashing in his eyes.

"The secrets behind the ancient seal are far deeper than you can imagine. 'Black Feather' is just the tip of the iceberg, and a greater threat is lurking in the dark." The shadow's words were chilling.

"A bigger threat?" Eun Jung frowned, feeling worried.

"Yes, but now, you have gained some of the power of the ancient relic. Use it to protect the town, expose and stop the threat." As the shadow finished speaking, the gem behind the door emitted a light and merged into everyone's body. They could feel an unprecedented power surging in their bodies.

"We understand. It is our duty to protect our homeland." Lily nodded firmly and tightened her weapon.

"Then let's go back. Use this new power to protect." Zhao Ming turned around and led everyone out of the trial site.

When they returned to the town again, it was already dusk. The townspeople saw that they had returned safely and surrounded them, their eyes full of concern and admiration.

"You did it! Guardians of the town!" a child shouted excitedly, followed by warm applause and cheers from all around.

"We did it, but the battle isn't over yet." Xu Mo smiled at everyone, then turned to his companions, "Now, we must use our newfound powers to uncover all the mysteries and protect the town from future threats."

"You're right, time is running out and we don't have time to celebrate." Li Zixue nodded and glanced at everyone. Her tone was filled with both urgency and hope.

"First, we need to investigate the specific purpose of this new power and its possible connection with 'Black Feather'." Eun Jung immediately followed up with an unquestionable determination in her eyes.

At this time, a middle-aged man walked out of the crowd. He was an old librarian in the town and was well versed in historical books. "I heard that there was a group of guardians in ancient times who possessed relics that could control the power of nature. Could it be that this is the power given to you by those legendary relics?"

Everyone's eyes instantly focused on the old administrator. Eunjeong stepped forward and asked, "Do you know more about these relics?"

The administrator pondered for a moment and spoke slowly: "According to ancient records, these relics are scattered everywhere. Only when the true guardian gathers them and passes the trial can the hidden true power be unlocked to fight against the deepest darkness in the world."

Zhao Ming nodded thoughtfully: "It sounds like our mission is far more difficult than we imagined. We need to find other relics. Perhaps they can provide us with the key to fighting the upcoming threat."

"Then what are we waiting for? We should start right away." Lily's impatience was obvious. She rubbed her hands together, obviously unable to wait to take action.

"But before that," Xu Mo interrupted, his voice calm and rational, "we have to figure out how to use these powers. We can't act blindly. I suggest that we first try to understand our new abilities in a safe environment."

"That's right. Blind action will only bring us more trouble." Li Zixue agreed with Xu Mo's opinion. She turned to the administrator and said, "Please help us look up the information. Perhaps the ancient documents contain the secret to unlocking these powers."

The administrator readily agreed: "I will take you to the library right now. Maybe you can find some clues there."

As night fell, the lights in the town library were warm and bright. Five people sat around a heavy desk, flipping through yellowed ancient books. Time passed quietly, and the air was filled with tension and excitement.

"Found it!" Xu Mo suddenly slapped the table. Where his finger pointed, an ancient text described how to use the relic. "It seems that we need to guide these powers through a specific state of mind and intention."

"The mind and will are united, the thoughts are one." Eun Jung murmured and repeated these words, her expression gradually became solemn, "This is not only the control of power, but also a deep training of our inner self."

"Then let's start practicing. We have to master this power as soon as possible." Lily seemed eager to try. She closed her eyes and began to try to concentrate her mind according to the instructions in the ancient book.

After a night of hard work, the five people gradually mastered the initial use of the new power through mutual encouragement and trial and error. At dawn, they walked out of the library, with a more determined light flashing in each other's eyes.

"Now, we not only have a clear goal, but also have stronger power." Zhao Ming looked around and said confidently, "It's time to take the initiative to uncover the truth behind 'Black Feather' and protect our town from harm."

"Moreover," Li Zixue continued, with a determined smile on her face, "we still have to find other relics to put an end to all this."

"Then let's set off. Our journey is to the sea of ​​stars and the endless unknown." Eun Jung's words carried a hint of teasing, but were filled with fearlessness for the unknown challenges.

"Wait a minute," a passing vendor overheard their conversation, stopped and asked in shock, "Is what you're talking about true? Like those things in ancient heroic legends?"

Li Zixue smiled and gently patted the vendor on the shoulder: "It's true, and each of us is writing our own legend."

(End of this chapter)