The contestant is too old, sister Zhou is crazy

Chapter 635 Seal
At this moment, the battle was about to break out, and the light of the seal core seemed to become more unstable because of this sudden threat. It swayed in the air, as if it could burst out with more powerful power at any time.

"We will split up. Eunjeong, Lily, and Li Zixue, the three of you will be responsible for resisting the Dark Night Cult and protecting the sealed core. Xu Mo, you continue to look for that mechanism. We must seal the ancestor again as soon as possible." Zhao Ming quickly assigned the tasks. He knew very well that in such a melee, protecting the sealed core was the key.

"Understood!" Everyone said in unison, and then took action. Zhao Ming rushed directly towards the ancestor, the power of light in his body burning fiercely, and every blow contained the determination to break the darkness.

At the same time, Xu Mo carefully observed the altar in the chaos, and with his knowledge and intuition, he finally found the ancient mechanism in an inconspicuous crack. He quickly began to recite the obscure spell, and as the spell deepened, the air around him seemed to solidify, and an ancient and sacred power was quietly gathering.

"You foolish descendant, how dare you resist your ancestors!" The ancestor's power became more and more violent, and every attack made the earth tremble, but Zhao Ming struggled to hold on with the power of the Heart of Light. He knew that he could not fall down, otherwise everything would come to nothing.

At this time, Eun-jeong and the other two were also caught in a tough battle. The Dark Night Cult had a large number of members, and each of them was proficient in dark magic, but they cooperated well and gradually stabilized the situation with their superb martial arts and firm beliefs.

"Found it!" Xu Mo's voice pierced through the noise of the battle. As he completed his last spell, a dazzling light burst out from the mechanism, forming a powerful beam of light that directly hit the ancestor.

The ancestor roared in pain, and the dark power that had been condensed began to dissipate. His body was gradually wrapped in light, and finally turned into a wisp of green smoke and was sealed again.

The seal core also stabilized at this moment. The light gradually softened and slowly fell back onto the altar, as if everything had returned to its original tranquility.

"Well done, Xu Mo!" Zhao Ming panted and cast a grateful glance at his friend.

"Don't let your guard down. The Dark Night Cult won't give up so easily." Xu Mo reminded, while looking around vigilantly.

Sure enough, the Apostle of Dark Night saw that the situation was not good, sneered, activated a black magic circle, and tried to escape: "Today's revenge will be avenged tomorrow! We will meet again, descendants of the Zhao family!"

As a black fog spread, the members of the Dark Night Cult disappeared one by one, leaving only an empty altar and five warriors standing side by side.

"We won this battle." Lily said softly, with a victorious smile on her face, but her eyes were full of worry about the future.

"But the battle is not over yet. The battle between light and darkness will never stop." Zhao Ming looked into the distance with a firm gaze, "However, as long as we are together, nothing is impossible."

In the afterglow of the sunset, the group set out on their journey home. They knew that there would be more challenges waiting for them, but they also firmly believed that as long as they had each other's company, they would be able to protect this hard-earned peace.

"Zhao Ming, the legacy left by your father has given us a great mission." Eun Jung turned around at the front of the team, her eyes full of trust and expectation, "But we are not fighting alone, right?"

"Yes, we have each other." Zhao Ming smiled and glanced at each person in turn. Finally, their conversation ended in a relaxed yet firm atmosphere.

Zhao Ming and his companions took a short break in the town. The townspeople were full of respect for them, and their heroic deeds had spread among the people. The sun shone on the alley, and Zhao Ming sat in the corner of the tavern, holding a cup of warm ale in his hand, thinking about a lot of things. Suddenly, an exquisite letter was delivered to him by a white dove, with a piece of golden letter paper engraved with the logo of the Church of Light tied to the pigeon's leg.

Zhao Ming opened the letter, and the saint's beautiful and powerful handwriting came into view: "To the brave guardian Zhao Ming, I am grateful and hereby invite you and your companions to visit the holy land deep in the Church of Light that is not open to the public. There, there are ancient wisdom and unknown powers that may help us better fight against the coming darkness. May the light guide us forward. Sincerely, the saint."

After reading it, Zhao Ming's eyes sparkled with curiosity and expectation. He immediately called Eunjeong, Xu Mo, Li Zixue and Lily to share this unexpected invitation. Everyone looked at each other and felt that this matter was very important. They decided to accept the invitation and explore the more secret areas of the Church of Light.

A few days later, the group once again stepped into the glorious hall of the Church of Light. The Saint personally greeted them with a gentle and profound smile, leading them through the winding secret passage to a hidden underground palace. The air here was filled with a faint fragrance, and the walls were engraved with the legends and achievements of the messengers of light from past generations. Every step seemed to be walking through the long river of history.

"Here is the most sacred secret of our Church of Light - the Holy Temple of Light." The Saint's voice echoed in the empty hall. "The knowledge and treasures hidden here will be priceless to those who are pure and brave in heart."

As the Saint waved her hand, a soft light poured down from the dome, illuminating a transparent crystal ball in the center. Inside the ball floated a golden ancient book that seemed to have its own consciousness, slowly rotating.

"This is the Chronicle of Light, which records the history of the struggle between light and darkness since ancient times, as well as the true secrets of the Heart of Light." The Saint explained, "Only the heirs of the Heart of Light can read its contents and learn new ways to fight against darkness."

Zhao Ming heard this and walked forward without hesitation, reaching out to touch the crystal ball. Instantly, the words seemed to come alive and appeared directly in his mind. He saw battles that he had never known about in the past, the desperate struggle between the messenger of light and the creature of darkness, and the mysterious power hidden in the depths of the universe.

"We must find the 'Land of Starlight'. It is the battlefield where the final battle between light and darkness took place in ancient times. It is said that it contains the ultimate weapon that can change the world." Zhao Ming excitedly recounted what he saw in the book, and everyone showed expressions of surprise and excitement on their faces.

"The Starry Land... sounds both far away and mysterious." Xu Mo pondered, "We need a detailed map and all the information about the place."

"I have ordered preparations," the Saint nodded, "In addition, I have also invited an ancient guide who knows the secret path leading there."

Just as everyone was preparing to discuss further, a white-haired old man slowly walked into the temple, his eyes revealing the accumulation of years and the light of wisdom. "I am Salman, a former companion of the Messenger of Light, and I know the Starry Land very well." The old man's deep voice sounded, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

"Time is running out, we have to set off immediately." Eun Jung stood up with a firm look in her eyes, "Every delay may give the Dark Night forces a chance to breathe."

Thus, a new adventure unfolds under the feet of Zhao Ming and others. With the blessing of the saint and the guidance of Salman, they embark on an unknown journey to the Land of Starlight. On the way, they not only have to face many tests from nature, but also have to beware of the pursuit of the Dark Night Cult and the older and more evil forces lurking in the dark.

"Everything we do is for this world." Zhao Ming said to his partners one night while sitting around a campfire, "No matter what challenges lie ahead, as long as we stick together, there will be no difficulties that we cannot overcome."

The firelight illuminated everyone's face, adding a bit of determination. Passerby A, a traveler who happened to pass by, was attracted by the warm bonfire and involuntarily moved closer. His face was full of fatigue from the long journey, but after hearing Zhao Ming's words, a flash of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then admiration: "Young man, where are you going? You are so arrogant, but it seems that you can really accomplish great things."

Zhao Ming smiled, invited the passerby to sit down with him, and shared some dry food. "The world is big, and everyone has his own mission. We are heading to a place that is said to determine the balance between light and darkness, the Land of Stars. The journey is difficult, but with the support of friends, there is nothing to be afraid of." Passerby A swallowed the food and sighed, "What an enviable team, courage and faith, the world now needs these too much. I wish you good luck, maybe our paths will cross again at some turning point."

The next morning, the group said goodbye to Passerby A and continued on their journey. As they went deeper into the unknown area, nature showed its beautiful and cruel side. When they passed through the dense forest, they met a group of villagers who were collecting herbs.

"Look, that's Zhao Ming and the others, right? I heard they are looking for some starry land, they want to become heroes!" A young village girl said excitedly to the old man beside her.

The old man stroked his beard, his eyes sparkling with wisdom: "Heroes? No, they are guardians. This world needs young people like this to maintain its peace."

This unintentional conversation was heard by Zhao Ming and others, and their sense of responsibility was strengthened. And this recognition and expectation from strangers also became an invisible driving force for them to move forward.

Just as they were about to cross a barren desert, suddenly, the yellow sand rolled, and a huge sandworm broke out of the ground, opened its bloody mouth, and attacked fiercely. Zhao Ming reacted quickly, commanding everyone to disperse and evade, while gathering the power of light to prepare to meet the enemy.

"We have never seen this kind of creature before, be careful!" Li Zixue warned, holding a longbow with an arrow on the string.

"It seems that the test of nature is more severe than we expected." Xu Mo frowned and looked around to prevent more unknown dangers.

As everyone was struggling to resist the sandworms, an old man in ragged clothes who looked like a wanderer suddenly appeared, waving a seemingly ordinary cane in his hand, and casually drew a few runes on the sand. The runes lit up, and the light carried a strange power, and the sandworms miraculously calmed down and slowly retreated back into the desert.

"Everyone, I'm Liuyun, a traveling sorcerer. I was the one who convinced the creature just now using the language of the desert." The old man introduced himself with a smile.

Zhao Ming and others were surprised and quickly expressed their gratitude. "How did you know where we were?" Lily asked curiously.

"News is always delivered to those in need when it is needed, especially when the battle between light and darkness stirs up again." Liuyun replied meaningfully, and then joined their team, becoming another precious partner in their journey.

As the journey progressed, they encountered more unexpected difficulties and challenges. Every time they escaped from danger, their reputation spread further and further among travelers, and they became heroic legends that people talked about after dinner.

Finally, on a sunny afternoon, they stood in front of a ruin under a brilliant starry sky, which was the legendary Land of Stars. Before stepping into this holy land, Zhao Ming looked back at his companions who had fought side by side with him, and all the people he had met along the way, with a heart full of gratitude.

"We are here, the Land of Stars." He whispered, "No matter what awaits us in the future, I believe that as long as we are together, no force can stop the arrival of light."

"Zhao Ming is right. No matter how powerful the darkness is, the light will eventually penetrate everything." Eun Jung gripped the hilt of the sword tightly, her eyes revealing fearless determination.

"Yes, think about how we have survived desperate situations so many times along the way. Behind it is not only strength, but also the trust between us and the unyielding will." Xu Mo patted Zhao Ming on the shoulder. There is no need for much words between brothers, everything is implied.

Lily walked up to Zhao Ming and smiled gently, "Moreover, we have also received blessings and hopes from countless strangers along the way. Their support is the best gift for us."

Li Zixue stared at the entrance of the ruins, her eyes flickering with desire for the unknown: "Then, we will uncover the secret of the Star Land here, find the legendary weapon, and bring true peace to this world."

Just as they were about to enter the ruins, a familiar voice sounded behind them: "Wait, kids, let me, an old man, contribute my strength as well." Salman walked slowly towards them with a cane. Although he was old, his perseverance was no less than anyone else.

"Mr. Salman, your wisdom and experience are our precious wealth, and of course you are welcome." Zhao Ming smiled, stretched out a hand to support the old man, and the group stepped into the holy land that had witnessed the ancient war with a longing for the unknown and faith in light.

The interior of the Star Land is full of complex mechanisms and ancient runes, each of which hides the key to solving the puzzle. Under the guidance of Salman, they took every step carefully, solved one problem after another, and went deep into the core of the ruins.

Just as they came to the center of a huge circular room, a dazzling light was suspended in the center of the room. It was a gem emitting warm light - the Heart of Light. It was quietly suspended in the air, as if waiting for the arrival of the true successor.

(End of this chapter)