The contestant is too old, sister Zhou is crazy

During the fierce battle, Zhang Yun's power was extremely strong, and he forced everyone into desperate situations several times. However, the messengers of light relied on their mutual trust and sacrifice, and finally found an opportunity to fight back on the edge of crisis. Lin Hao's precise attack destroyed Zhang Yun's defense, and Su Mo took the opportunity to complete the spell. The black crystal shattered under the power of light, and the released dark energy was absorbed by the light seals one after another. Zhang Yun also gradually dissipated after losing the source of power.

"It's over." Zhao Ming panted, watching the surrounding environment gradually return to normal, his heart filled with relief and satisfaction.

"It's not over yet." Su Mo held the Book of Wisdom, his eyes piercing through the darkness. "The source of the darkness may be far more than this, but we have light and each other. No matter how many difficulties there are, we can overcome them."

"She's right." Li Zixue stepped forward and gently closed the Book of Wisdom, as if it had come to an end. "Every victory is a new beginning. The road to light is long and arduous."

Applejack dusted off his hands and said with a smile, "Well, please give me your guidance on the next adventure, my friends."

Lin Hao nodded, his eyes firm: "As long as we are together, there is no difficulty that we cannot overcome."

Zhao Ming looked around, his heart full of expectations for the future: "We must not only protect the light, but also spread the light. This world needs more light of hope."

"And I am willing to be that light." Su Mo smiled gently. Although her body was still tired from the battle, her voice was full of strength.

"Then let us move on." The five people gathered again. There was no need for any more words between each other. The tacit understanding and belief were better than a thousand words.

As their figures disappeared into the morning light, the earth seemed to sigh softly, as if silently blessing these brave men. The battle between light and darkness will never stop, but as long as there are messengers of light like them, the spark of hope will never go out.

"No matter what awaits us in the future, as long as we still hold on to hope, nothing is impossible." Zhao Ming's words echoed in the mountains, which was both an encouragement to his companions and an expectation for himself.

"That's right," Su Mo agreed softly. She looked up at the rising sun, her eyes flashing with anticipation for unknown challenges, "Because we are the messengers of light."

The night was as dark as ink, and the wilderness outside the ruins of the Temple of Light was exceptionally quiet, with only the occasional roar of wild beasts in the distance breaking the silence. The five-member team had just finished their discussion and decided to further explore and eliminate the remnants of the dark forces, but they did not know that a crisis was quietly approaching.

"Something is wrong," Lin Hao's ears seemed to catch a slight strange sound in the wind and whispered vigilantly, his eyes scanning the surrounding darkness like a hawk.

Before he finished speaking, a burst of rapid and heavy footsteps suddenly surrounded him, followed by a heart-pounding roar. In the darkness, pairs of dark green eyes gradually appeared. They were huge monsters covered with thick scales. Their appearance was like a nightmare in the night, silently announcing the approach of death.

"Get ready for battle!" Zhao Ming quickly drew out his sword, the tip of the sword flashing coldly in the firelight, and he reminded loudly.

Li Zixue held the Book of Wisdom tightly, and the pages turned automatically, revealing a defensive spell. She muttered something, and a barrier of light quietly formed around the team, temporarily isolating them from the dangers of the outside world.

"Where did these monsters come from?" Ajie held the heavy weapon tightly with a serious expression.

Su Mo's face turned pale. She could feel the evil in the air, which was stronger than any enemy she had encountered before. "I'm afraid it's the summons of the dark forces. Their target is us."

"Don't let them get close to the Book of Wisdom." Lin Hao warned Li Zixue. At the same time, his body flashed and he shuttled among the monsters like a ghost. The short blade in his hand pierced the monsters' vital points accurately and neatly.

The battle escalated rapidly, the number of monsters seemed endless, and every impact of them was accompanied by the trembling of the ground. Zhao Ming and Ajie fought side by side, one attacking and one defending, cooperating tacitly, but in the face of so many enemies, even the messenger of light felt the pressure.

"We can't keep defending." Su Mo took a breath and found that the monsters' actions seemed to be directed by some invisible force. "We must find the source that controls them."

"I'll lead them away, and you find an opportunity to attack the mastermind behind this." Lin Hao suggested, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.

"No, it's too dangerous." Su Mo wanted to stop him, but was stopped by Lin Hao's firm gaze.

Taking advantage of a gap, Lin Hao suddenly accelerated, his figure was like lightning, and he rushed straight to the place where the monsters were most concentrated. While running, he sprinkled a special powder. The powder burned instantly when it touched the ground, forming a road of fire, which effectively distracted the monsters' attention.

"Hurry!" Lin Hao's actions bought precious time for the team. Zhao Ming immediately understood his intention and led everyone to break through to a more sparsely populated area on one side. Li Zixue's Book of Wisdom shone brightly, guiding them in the direction.

"Found it!" In the chaos, Su Mo keenly caught a hint of unusual magical fluctuations. She pointed to the back of a huge rock not far away, where there was a vague figure controlling a monster.

Without time to think, five people approached quickly. Zhao Ming and Ajie were responsible for restraining the monsters around the figure, Lin Hao and Li Zixue flanked them from both sides, and Su Mo followed closely behind, ready to cast the sealing technique.

"It's you! Zhang Yun, how dare you show up again!" Zhao Ming recognized the figure and shouted angrily.

Zhang Yun raised a sneer at the corner of his mouth, and black light surged in his hand, and more monsters were summoned from the shadows: "Foolish messenger of light, do you really think you can stop me?"

When the two sides were in a stalemate, Su Mo suddenly activated the spell in his hand, and a bright light enveloped Zhang Yun, trying to interrupt his spell. However, Zhang Yun's strength was beyond imagination. He resisted the attack and counterattacked with a dark spell, which directly hit Su Mo and sent her flying backwards.

"Su Mo!" Seeing the critical situation, Lin Hao turned into a shadow and moved to Su Mo's side in an instant, catching her steadily.

"I'm fine." Su Mo tried to stand still. There was a trace of blood at the corner of his mouth, but his eyes were full of determination.

At this moment, the monsters' offensive slowed down slightly due to Zhang Yun's distraction, giving the Light Messengers an opportunity to counterattack. Under the guidance of Li Zixue's Book of Wisdom, a powerful purifying force gathered and pointed directly at Zhang Yun.

The battle reached a fever pitch. Just as Zhang Yun could no longer resist and was about to retreat, a deep and majestic voice rang in everyone's mind: "Enough, Zhang Yun, you have strayed from the right path for too long."

As the voice fell, a holy light fell from the sky, and a mysterious figure clad in shining armor appeared on the battlefield. His appearance instantly suppressed Zhang Yun's dark power, and also caused the monsters to panic and flee in all directions.

"Who is he?" Ajie muttered to himself, with shock written all over his face.

"Guardian of Light..." Su Mo answered softly, with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

The mysterious figure did not say anything, but just gently raised his hand. A gentle and powerful force wrapped around the injured Su Mo, and her injuries recovered at a speed visible to the naked eye.

"Continue your mission, messengers of light." The guardian's voice echoed in everyone's heart, and then he turned into a ray of light and disappeared, leaving behind only endless peace and a deeper understanding of the power of light.

The battle was over, and the five looked at each other, seeing determination and gratitude in each other's eyes. They understood that this battle was just a small episode in the long journey, but it was these experiences that made them closer and more convinced of the power of light.

"Let's go, there are still many things waiting for us to do." Zhao Ming's words broke the brief silence, and his eyes became firm again.

"Indeed, the road to light is long, but we are never alone." Su Mo responded with a smile, and the Book of Wisdom closed gently, as if telling them that every ending is the beginning of a new journey.

"Yes, there are still many dark corners that need us to illuminate." Lin Hao clenched his fists, with a determined light flashing in his eyes. He was looking forward to the upcoming challenges.

Applejack shrugged and joked, "It looks like we have one more adventure on our list - uncovering the mystery of the Guardian of Light."

Li Zixue gently stroked the book of wisdom, and the pages delicately turned, revealing an unknown chapter: "Perhaps, it will tell us the answer next time."

Everyone packed up their equipment and set out on their journey again. Although it was dark at night, their steps were firm and their hearts were filled with light.

Just as they were about to leave, a gentle voice seemed to travel through time and space, echoing in the woods: "Remember, true strength comes from the light within, not from external brilliance."

The five people stopped and looked around, but they didn't see anyone. They only felt that the voice seemed to carry warm encouragement, lingering in their hearts.

"No matter who the guardian is, I will keep his words in mind." Zhao Ming said solemnly, his tone more mature and firm.

Su Mo smiled slightly and looked into the distance. The moonlight sprinkled on her face, making her look particularly holy: "Then, let the light of our hearts lead the way and illuminate every inch of darkness."

"Let's go, friends, and move towards the next unknown!" Lin Hao raised his arms and shouted with unstoppable passion.

Ajie and Li Zixue nodded in succession. The five people's backs lengthened under the moonlight. They were like five stars, shining in the darkness, guiding each other and illuminating the world around them.

"No matter what the road ahead holds, having you here is the best scenery." Ajie said as he walked, his tone full of trust and reliance on the team.

“And,” Li Zixue added, the Book of Wisdom swaying gently in her hands, as if in agreement, “every journey has its own unique meaning, let us explore it together.”

Night falls again, and the forest is filled with an uneasy atmosphere. The stars are dim, and even the wind seems to be telling unknown worries. On such a night, Zhao Ming goes deep into the dense forest alone, tracking a mysterious clue, hoping to uncover the new conspiracy of the dark forces. However, he does not know that this step will bring him into an unprecedented crisis.

"Strange, the aura here... so familiar, yet so dangerous." Zhao Ming tightly gripped the sword in his hand and looked around vigilantly. The dense trees were like living things, constantly squeezing the space. The light became darker and darker, until even the moonlight could not penetrate the thick darkness.

"Zhao Ming, where are you?" Lin Hao's voice came through the communication rune stone, anxious and firm.

"I'm lost... somewhere. The environment here is very strange, and I feel a strong dark energy." Zhao Ming tried to stay calm, but before he finished his words, a strong attraction suddenly hit him, as if the entire space was squeezing towards him, and then he lost consciousness.

When Zhao Ming woke up again, he found himself in a strangely decorated basement, surrounded by stone walls with strange totems carved on them, and an altar emitting a faint light in the center. Zhang Yun's figure slowly emerged, with a cold smile on his face.

"Welcome to my territory, Messenger of Light. This time, you can't escape." Zhang Yun's words were full of pride.

Zhao Ming struggled to stand up, but found that his body was restrained by an invisible force. "Zhang Yun, your trick will not work. My companions will find us soon." Zhao Ming tried his best to remain calm.

"Oh? Then let's wait and see. But before that..." Zhang Yun changed the subject and waved his hand. The dim light on the altar suddenly intensified, and a powerful negative energy attacked Zhao Ming, trying to erode his will.

At the same time, Lin Hao, Su Mo, Ajie and Li Zixue were anxiously searching for Zhao Ming's trace in the forest, relying on the faint light emitted by Li Zixue's Book of Wisdom and the close connection between each other.

"There are traces of fighting here. Zhao Ming must have been taken away forcibly." Su Mo observed the messy vegetation on the ground, his tone revealing worry.

"We must find him quickly. Zhang Yun will not show mercy." Lin Hao clenched his fists, his eyes sharp.

"Look over there!" Ajie suddenly pointed to the distance, where a gloomy castle was looming, and a depressing atmosphere filled the air.

The four of them did not hesitate and immediately headed towards the castle. After passing through a thorny path, they finally arrived at the castle gate. The door opened silently, as if welcoming their arrival, and the darkness behind the door was like the mouth of a giant beast, waiting to devour all the light.

"Be careful, this place is full of traps and evil forces." Li Zixue warned. The light of the Book of Wisdom became brighter in the darkness, dispelling some of their fear.

As they went deeper and deeper, they encountered various obstacles and tests, but with their firm belief and mutual trust, they overcame them one by one and finally arrived at the basement where Zhao Ming was trapped.

"Zhang Yun, let's end it. You can't defeat the unity of all the messengers of light." Lin Hao stood in front of everyone and said in a deep voice. (End of this chapter)