The contestant is too old, sister Zhou is crazy

Chapter 660 Situation
Just as they were preparing to clear the ruins and rebuild the Temple of Light, the ground suddenly shook, and a glowing portal slowly opened in front of them, and a mysterious man covered in light walked out.

"You have done well, messengers of light. I am the guardian spirit of the Temple of Light, sent here to guide you." The guardian spirit's voice was solemn and warm. "The real test is about to come. Only by uniting as one can the power of light completely defeat darkness."

Everyone looked at each other, their eyes full of tension and determination. Their journey has gone beyond a simple adventure and has become a magnificent epic that leads the world to light.

"Then, let's face the final battle!" Ajie held the key tightly, and it emitted an unprecedented strong light, heralding the coming changes.

Following the guidance of the guardian spirits, they stepped into the portal and headed for the final battle that would determine the fate of the world. On the ruins that remained, those who were inspired by them began to rebuild, with unprecedented hope in their hearts.

"Look, they are real heroes!" Passersby gathered in the distance, pointing at the slowly closing portal, their eyes full of shock and admiration. An old woman held her grandson's hand and whispered, "My child, remember this day, the messengers of light embarked on an unknown journey for our tomorrow."

"Mom, can they win?" The child looked up at his mother, curiosity and worry flashing in his eyes.

The mother leaned over and gently stroked the child's head, her eyes firm: "As long as there is light in your heart, hope will never go out. They taught us that even the smallest light can gather into a flame that illuminates the darkness."

At the other end of the portal, the messengers of light came to a strange space, surrounded by flowing light and ancient runes. This was the core where the forces of light and darkness intersected. There was a suppressed energy in the air, as if foreshadowing the impending death battle.

"This is the starting point and end point of everything." The voice of the guardian spirit echoed in the empty space, guiding them forward. "The seal of the Lord of Darkness is deep in this space. We must reseal it before he awakens."

Zhao Ming gripped the hilt of the sword tightly and said firmly: "No matter what kind of trials lie ahead, we will move forward courageously. For the sake of light, for the sake of this world."

As they go deeper, they encounter one barrier after another made of dark energy and guardian beasts. Every challenge makes them more united and stronger. And these feats, through the power of guardian spirits, are transmitted back to the human world like phantoms, inspiring every ordinary person.

"Have you heard? The messengers of light have overcome one difficulty after another. It's incredible!" In the blacksmith shop in the village, the sound of hammers and anvils colliding was mixed with the discussions of the craftsmen.

"Yes, it is said that they are facing a dark monster that has not been seen for thousands of years. It is such a terrifying existence that it makes people shudder just thinking about it." The person next to him echoed, but his words were full of pride and expectation.

Just as the messengers of light were about to reach the sealed place, an unprecedented dark aura suddenly surged in, and the entire space seemed to be shaking.

"This is it." Su Mo's voice was steady and firm, and her eyes revealed unquestionable determination.

In the darkness, a huge figure gradually appeared, with eyes like the abyss, staring at them, and a deep voice with endless pressure: "I didn't expect that the heirs of light could make it this far. But all efforts are in vain, and darkness will eventually swallow everything."

"We won't let you get your wish!" Lin Hao roared. His growth surprised everyone. From an ordinary explorer to someone who can confront the power of darkness head-on, he is no longer the child standing behind everyone.

The battle was unprecedentedly fierce, and the collision of light and darkness released destructive energy fluctuations. Every attack and defense tested the limits of the messenger of light. In the process, their mutual trust and tacit understanding reached an unprecedented level.

Just as the two sides were in a stalemate, the voice of the guardian spirit sounded again: "Gather your strength. Only the complete fusion of the Heart of Light can create the key to seal the Lord of Darkness."

Under the guidance of the guardian spirit, the messengers of light formed a circle, held hands, and silently recited the oath of light in their hearts. Their bodies were gradually enveloped by dazzling light, which was a pure and powerful energy that came from the faith and courage of each of them.

"For the light, for the future, we will never give up!" Zhao Ming shouted loudly, his sword tip pointing at the Lord of Darkness. The weapons and abilities of others were activated at the same time, turning into beams of light converging at one point.

At that moment, the space seemed to solidify, and then a beam of light piercing the sky burst out. The Lord of Darkness let out an earth-shaking roar, and was finally sealed again.

When the messengers of light returned to the world, they were greeted with endless cheers and praises. Their stories, as bright as the stars, will be forever engraved in everyone's heart.

"They are back! Look, they are the messengers of light!" A little girl in the crowd pointed at the figures gradually appearing in the sky, her eyes full of longing and admiration.

"Yes, they not only brought back victory, but more importantly, they proved that no matter how dark the world is, as long as we have light in our hearts, nothing is impossible." A young man was filled with emotion.

In the ruins of the Temple of Light, the joy of victory had not yet completely dissipated, but the messengers of light were suddenly hit hard. Zhao Ming looked around and called out anxiously: "Su Mo! Su Mo, where are you?" His voice echoed around, but there was no response.

Lin Hao and Ajie exchanged confused and uneasy looks. They had just fought side by side, but now there was only silence and emptiness. The book of wisdom in Li Zixue's hand turned pages automatically, but failed to give any clues. Her eyes flashed with anxiety: "Impossible, we were clearly together in the light just now..."

"Wait," Ajie interrupted the chaos. He squatted down and gently touched the almost invisible light on the ground with his fingers. "There are residual traces of magic here. It's not from the enemy... It's more like... teleportation?" He looked up at everyone, his eyes full of confusion.

"Teleportation?" Zhao Ming frowned. "How could Su Mo leave alone? Was she... forced?" His voice rose unconsciously with worry.

"We must find her." Li Zixue said firmly. Her Book of Wisdom emitted a soft light, trying to capture any clues related to Su Mo. "Book of Wisdom, please guide us."

However, although the pages of the book were gently turned, no clear instructions were given, which made everyone feel even more uneasy.

"We will split up," Zhao Ming made the decision. "There are many ancient teleportation arrays and secret realms in this world. Su Mo could have been taken to any place. Ajie, you are responsible for the west; Lin Hao, you go east; Li Zixue and I will search the north and south. We will meet here in three days. No matter what clues we find, we must inform you in time."

"Understood!" The three answered in unison, and then went their separate ways, with determination and worry written all over their faces.

In the north, Lin Hao was traveling alone through the frozen mountains. The howling cold wind almost swept his thin body away. He tightened his cloak and thought to himself, "Su Mo, where are you? We will definitely find you."

Just when he was about to be swallowed by despair, a weak voice floated in the wind: "Help...Help..."

He immediately became alert and quickly followed the sound. He found a figure half buried in the snow. It was Su Mo! She looked pale and was obviously exhausted.

"Su Mo!" Lin Hao quickly pulled her out of the snow and used his body temperature to warm her up. "How are you? What happened?"

Su Mo opened his eyes with difficulty, breathing weakly: "Darkness... a trap... I almost..."

Realizing that time was running out, Lin Hao simply treated Su Mo's wounds, and quickly built a simple shelter and started a fire. Under the light of the fire, Su Mo slowly recounted how he was attacked by an unknown force and woke up in the ice and snow. It was obvious that someone had done it on purpose to hinder the progress of the messenger of light.

"We must go back and tell others." Su Mo's voice was weak, but his will was firm.

Lin Hao nodded: "Take a break and recover your strength. We will set off early tomorrow morning."

It was late at night, and the only sound in the camp was the crackling of firewood. Su Mo looked at Lin Hao who was taking good care of him, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. He said softly, "Thank you, Lin Hao. This time, we will all return safely."

Lin Hao smiled back: "Of course we will, because we are messengers of light, aren't we?"

Three days later, the five of them regrouped at the ruins of the Temple of Light. Su Mo's return finally put everyone's minds at ease. She recounted her experiences, and the team realized that the enemy hiding in the dark was more cunning than they had imagined.

"It seems that the darkness has not really gone away." Zhao Ming said in a deep voice, "We must be more vigilant and search for and destroy all their remaining strongholds."

Li Zixue flipped through the Book of Wisdom and finally found a string of vague coordinates: "There seems to be a place here that is related to the dark forces. It may be their hiding place."

"What are we waiting for?" Ajie was eager to try, "Let's go straight to Huanglong and put an end to all this."

"Prepare for action." Zhao Ming's eyes were firm, and the sword in his hand trembled slightly, as if responding to his determination. "But this time, we can't be reckless. Since the other party was able to take Su Mo away silently, their strength must not be underestimated. We must have a plan and move forward step by step."

Lin Hao nodded in agreement: "I agree with Zhao Ming. We need to be more cautious in this operation. My speed and stealth skills can be used to explore the way and eliminate potential traps for everyone."

Su Mo stood up slowly. Although his body had not yet fully recovered, the determination in his eyes had not diminished in the slightest: "I will use all my knowledge to help analyze those ancient symbols and sealing techniques, so as not to fall into the enemy's trap again."

Li Zixue gently stroked the cover of the Book of Wisdom, and the pages automatically opened to a certain page, revealing complex spell patterns and secret codes. "This book contains clues about how to identify and fight against the dark forces. We must study together and find a way to crack it."

Applejack patted the heavy weapon on his waist and said confidently, "Then it's settled. I am your shield and your spear. No matter what happens, I will stand in front of you."

The five people formed a circle again, this time, not only physically connected, but also mentally united. They knew that the future battle would be more dangerous than before, but they also believed that light and justice would eventually illuminate every dark corner.

As night fell, the group set out in secret, heading for their destination quietly under the moonlight. After several hours of rapid march, they arrived at a hidden valley, and Li Zixue's book of wisdom emitted a faint light, guiding them forward.

"It's here." Su Mo said softly. The entrance of the cave in front of him exuded an ominous atmosphere. Twisted dark runes were carved on the surrounding rocks, as if warning invaders.

Zhao Ming signaled everyone to pause. He quietly approached the cave entrance, peeked inside, and then returned to report: "There are guards, the number is unknown. We need to split into two groups. Ajie and I will attract attention from the front, while Lin Hao, Su Mo, and Li Zixue will enter from the flank to find their core."

"Remember, once the action begins, it must be resolved quickly and the enemy should not be given a chance to breathe." Lin Hao emphasized, his eyes sharp, as if he had foreseen victory.

After the plan was finalized, the five people prepared themselves. When the first ray of dawn broke through the sky, their action began. Zhao Ming and Ajie caused a chaos directly, successfully attracting the attention of a large number of guards, while Lin Hao and the other two took advantage of the chaos and sneaked in quietly.

As they went deeper into the cave, the light of Li Zixue's Book of Wisdom became brighter and brighter, as if it had sensed something. In a heavily protected secret room, they found a strange ritual site, with a huge black crystal at the center, which was constantly absorbing the surrounding dark energy.

"This is the source of darkness, we must destroy it." Su Mo whispered, her fingers lightly touched the Book of Wisdom, and the pages automatically turned, revealing an ancient destructive spell.

Just as they were about to take action, a familiar yet cold voice sounded in the secret room: "You are uninvited, messengers of light. However, you are too late."

A figure walked out of the shadows. It was Zhang Yun, the former traitor of the Messenger of Light. He was surrounded by black magic and had a sneer on his face.

"Zhang Yun, you betrayed the light, what exactly do you want?" Zhao Ming asked, pointing the tip of his sword at his former companion.

"It's simple. Power." Zhang Yun laughed wildly. "The power of darkness allowed me to see the real world. Compared to light, it is purer and more powerful."

"You have taken the wrong path." Su Mo said firmly and began to chant a spell. The others also launched their attacks. An ultimate showdown between light and darkness broke out in this narrow space.

(End of this chapter)