The contestant is too old, sister Zhou is crazy

At this time, a passing traveler witnessed this scene and could not help but stop in shock. "You...are you the legendary heroes? I heard that only those chosen by nature can find the fragments of the heart of nature..." His words were full of awe and disbelief.

"We are just pursuing our own paths, but since you have seen us, it can be considered a kind of fate." Li Zixue answered gently, her eyes revealing infinite longing for the future.

“It’s amazing! I’m from a nearby village, and there’s a prophecy circulating there that says a hero with a fragment of Nature’s Heart will lead us out of our predicament and fight against the coming disaster.” There was a glimmer of hope in the traveler’s eyes, and his words revealed the villagers’ expectations and anxieties.

"Disaster?" Zhao Ming frowned. He knew that possessing the power of nature also meant taking on corresponding responsibilities. "Tell us in detail, maybe we can help you."

The traveler nodded gratefully and began to tell the story of the crisis the village was facing. It turned out that a huge monster appeared near the village, destroying the farmland and making the villagers miserable. The brave man in the prophecy was the only hope for the village.

"If this is the case, we can't just sit there and do nothing." Su Mo said firmly, with both sympathy and determination in her eyes, "Our journey is not only to find the heart of nature, but also to protect this world."

"That's right. Although the Fountain of Knowledge is our next goal, we also have the responsibility to solve the problems along the way." Zhao Ming nodded heavily. His voice was firm. The Sword of Courage trembled slightly in the night, as if responding to its master's determination.

"Then we will go to your village first and deal with the monster. Then, we will continue our journey." Li Zixue closed the Book of Wisdom. Her tone was full of confidence, as if any difficulties would be easily solved before them.

After hearing this, the traveler was so moved that he almost cried. He quickly led the way and took the three people towards the village. Under the night, the figures of the group gradually disappeared, but they left behind not only footprints, but also seeds of hope, which took root in the hearts of everyone who met them.

"Are you really going to help us? This is unbelievable!" The traveler looked back as he walked, with an expression of disbelief on his face.

"Yes, we are not only explorers, but also guardians." Zhao Ming said with a smile, his eyes flashing with fearlessness and determination for the future. "Besides, who can say that this is not the mission given to us by the heart of nature?"

"You are truly a savior sent from heaven. The young and old in the village will remember you in their hearts!" The traveler's words were trembling, and it was obvious that he was shocked and grateful for the sudden help.

As the four approached the village, the villagers along the way cast puzzled looks at them. Soon, the news spread like wildfire. People came out of their homes and gathered at the entrance of the village, whispering to each other, with expectations and uneasiness in their eyes.

"Is that them? They look no different from ordinary people." A villager muttered, looking at Zhao Ming and the other two with suspicion.

"An Jing, don't forget what the traveler said. Maybe they can really help us solve the problem." Another elderly villager interrupted him, with a barely perceptible glimmer of hope in his eyes.

Seeing the different reactions of the villagers, Zhao Ming stopped and looked around at everyone. He said firmly: "We understand your predicament and have come here specially. No matter how powerful the monsters are, as long as we work together, we can always find a way to overcome them."

As soon as the words fell, the crowd burst into surprise and whispers. A child tugged at his mother's clothes and asked excitedly: "Mom, are they real heroes? Will they defeat the monsters and protect us?"

The mother lowered her head and gently touched the child's head. Her eyes were full of uneasiness about the unknown, but she still said to the child with hope: "Yes, child, they will."

Su Mo smiled softly, and vines spread out from her palms. She gently rolled up a small flower on the roadside and handed it to the child. She said gently: "You see, even a weak life can show tenacity in the embrace of nature. We will protect this power, and we will also protect you."

The child took the flowers, his eyes full of surprise and admiration, and the faces of the surrounding villagers also began to show more trust and gratitude.

As the night deepened, the four were warmly invited to the home of the village chief. The village chief was a kind old man. He held Zhao Ming's hand with trembling hands, tears in his eyes: "Warriors, on behalf of the whole village, thank you for coming. We are helpless against the monster, please help us."

"Don't worry, village chief. We will set out to investigate the situation early tomorrow morning." Li Zixue promised. Her Book of Wisdom glowed with a faint blue light under the candlelight, as if silently responding to her decision.

In the deep night, the three of them sat around the fire, discussing strategies to deal with the monsters. The firelight reflected on their faces, making them look particularly resolute.

"We are facing an unknown enemy and must act with caution." Zhao Ming analyzed, his fingers tapping lightly on the Sword of Courage, as if seeking wisdom in the sword while thinking.

"According to the records in the Book of Wisdom, monsters usually have their weaknesses." Li Zixue said as she flipped through the book, occasionally looking up and exchanging glances with Zhao Ming and Su Mo, "If we find its weakness, we can get twice the result with half the effort."

"And my natural power can provide you with cover and support." Su Mo added, his eyes flashing with a deep understanding and trust in nature.

At dawn, the village ushered in a tense but hopeful day. When the three set out to fight against the monsters, the villagers sent their blessings and the children waved their hands with admiration in their eyes.

"You will definitely win!" a little girl shouted. Her voice was clear and firm, and seemed to inject endless strength into the warriors who were about to go to battle.

"For the sake of the village and our common home, we will never let everyone down." Zhao Ming responded with a bright smile, then turned around and strode towards the battlefield, the sword of courage shining with the light of justice.

As the figures of the three people gradually faded away, an old man who was watching sighed softly: "Such courage and determination are really rare in a long time. May the spirit of nature bless you, warriors."

At the edge of the forest, the sun cast mottled shadows through the treetops. The figures of Zhao Ming, Li Zixue and Su Mo were even taller in the morning light. They took every step firmly towards the place where the terrifying monster was said to be lurking. On the way, they encountered panicked wild animals from time to time, and these little lives seemed to be fleeing from the unknown threat.

"Look over there, even the squirrels are running in the opposite direction. It seems we are not far from our goal." Li Zixue pointed at a squirrel that was hurriedly passing by. The Book of Wisdom was gently flipping in her hands, as if looking for information about Warcraft.

"Indeed, creatures in nature are always the most sensitive." Zhao Ming agreed, his sword of courage shining in the sunlight like a silent oath.

As they went deeper, the surrounding environment became more and more oppressive, and even the wind seemed to be a bit heavy. Suddenly, a deafening roar broke the silence, making the three people alert instantly.

"What's that sound?!" Su Mo's vines automatically wrapped around his arms, ready to defend at any time.

"It must be the demon beast. Get ready for battle." Zhao Ming gripped the hilt of the sword tightly and led the way forward. His figure revealed unquestionable courage.

In an open area, a gigantic monster covered with a rock-like shell stood there. Its eyes burning with anger locked onto the three people, and every breath it took stirred the air around it.

"Wow, this size is even more spectacular than the legend." Li Zixue exclaimed in a low voice, and at the same time quickly flipped through the Book of Wisdom, looking for a strategy to deal with it.

"Don't be intimidated by its appearance. Concentrate and find its weakness." Zhao Ming reminded calmly. His eyes were sharp, as if he had found a breakthrough under the opponent's solid shell.

"I understand. According to records, although this kind of monster has thick skin and flesh, its abdomen is a relatively soft part." Li Zixue quickly shared the information.

Just as they were planning, the monster suddenly launched a charge, and the ground trembled. Zhao Ming stepped forward with his sword, attracting the monster's attention with his own strength. He flexibly shuttled between the monster's attacks, looking for opportunities.

"Su Mo, use your natural power to interfere with it! Li Zixue, prepare for long-range assistance!" Zhao Ming gave orders loudly while blocking the monster's attack.

Su Mo responded immediately. Her vines emerged from the ground like snakes, wrapping around the monster's limbs and slowing its movements. At the same time, Li Zixue released a series of elemental magic from a safe distance, accurately striking the monster's vital points.

"Good job, that's it!" Zhao Ming seized the opportunity, and the Sword of Courage condensed all his will and natural power, turning into a ray of emerald green light, striking directly at the soft part of the monster's belly.

With a deafening roar, the monster roared in pain, and its huge body gradually collapsed. The dawn of victory was just around the corner, but at this moment, a more powerful aura came from not far away, and the whole forest seemed to tremble.

"Is this... a stronger enemy?" Su Mo was shocked. She felt that this power was far greater than the monster they had just defeated.

"It seems that our mission is far from over." Zhao Ming gripped the hilt of the sword tightly, with an unyielding light flashing in his eyes.

"No matter what we face, we will face it together until the end." Li Zixue's voice was firm, and the Book of Wisdom emitted a brighter blue light in her hands, as if foreshadowing new challenges and opportunities.

As the three were preparing for the next battle, a young hunter appeared beside them, his eyes full of awe and desire: "My name is Ajie, and I'm the best hunter in the village. I'm willing to join you to protect this land and its people."

"Welcome to join, Ajie. As long as we unite as one, nothing is impossible." Zhao Ming patted Ajie's shoulder, and an inexplicable power flowed among the four of them.

With the addition of a new partner, the four set out on their journey again, leaving behind a trail of determined footprints and the villagers' hopeful eyes. The road ahead is undoubtedly full of unknowns and dangers, but they believe that as long as they are together, they will be able to overcome everything and write their own legend.

"Look at those four guys over there. I heard they are the heroes who defeated Warcraft!" A passing farmer whispered to the person next to him, pointing at the group of four who were slowly moving forward. Upon hearing this, the people around him turned their heads, their eyes full of curiosity and admiration.

"I never thought that our small village could attract such powerful people." An old woman was filled with emotion. She stopped with a basket in her hand and watched the backs of the heroes.

"Mom, are they going to deal with a bigger enemy?" The child who had received the flower before tugged at his mother's clothes, the longing in his eyes not diminished at all.

"They should be, child. They are true warriors and will not give up easily." The mother replied, with a hint of pride in her voice, as if she was recounting the deeds of her own family.

As they went deeper into the forest, everyone they met was talking about their heroic deeds, and those few words gathered together into a force that inspired the four to keep moving forward.

"Did you hear that? Everyone is looking forward to us." Su Mo whispered to her companions. Her vines seemed to feel the anticipation and grew more vigorously.

"Yes, we can't let them down." Li Zixue nodded, gently closed the book of wisdom in her hand, and her eyes became more determined.

"So, how do we deal with that stronger enemy?" Ajie asked. As an experienced hunter, he was also uneasy about the unknown powerful enemy.

"First, we need more intelligence." Zhao Ming pondered for a moment and said, "Ajie, you are familiar with this forest. Do you have any clues or suggestions?"

Ajie thought for a moment and said, "I remember an ancient legend that there is a mysterious cave deep in the forest. It is said that there live ancient creatures that can control nature. Maybe the source of that power is related to it."

"Ancient creatures that manipulate nature... this sounds like the answer we are looking for." Li Zixue's eyes lit up, and the Book of Wisdom automatically turned to a yellowed map. "The map marks a suspected cave location. Although it is blurry, it is worth a try."

"That's settled then. We'll set out to explore the cave early tomorrow morning." Zhao Ming made a decision, and the Sword of Courage reflected a firm light in the setting sun.

The next morning, the four of them set out in the morning light, each step more firmly, their hearts full of a sense of mission. Along the way, they collected a lot of information about the mysterious cave, although most of it was legends and rumors, but it provided them with a clue.

"Look, is that the entrance to the cave?" Su Mo pointed to a cave entrance hidden under dense leaves in front of him, and the vines went in first to confirm that it was safe. (End of this chapter)