The contestant is too old, sister Zhou is crazy

As they went deeper and deeper into this forgotten land, the surrounding scenery gradually became strange and mysterious. Ancient trees towered into the sky, with gleaming vines entwined on the trunks, and occasionally strange creatures flashed by, leaving behind a series of traces that made people feel anxious and curious.

"Everyone be careful, every step here may hide unknown dangers." The mysterious shadow guard's whisper was like a warm current in the cold wind, with concern in the reminder.

"Don't worry, with the Book of Wisdom, we can solve all the puzzles." Li Zixue smiled slightly, and the Book of Wisdom flipped automatically. The ancient runes lit up one by one, as if responding to something.

"Look over there!" Yueyue suddenly pointed to an old stone house not far away. It was half-hidden behind a dense forest and emitted a dim and mysterious light.

The group quickened their pace and approached the stone house. Warm lights and low, mysterious conversations leaked out from the crack in the door. Zhao Ming signaled everyone to hide and approached cautiously, with his ear close to the crack in the door.

"We must find the 'Heart of Harmony', otherwise everything will fall into endless darkness." An old and majestic voice came from inside the house, full of urgency and worry.

"Heart of Harmony? What is that?" Yueyue asked in a low voice in confusion.

"It sounds like the key to our trip." Su Mo said softly, green light gathering in his palm, ready to deal with any emergency.

"We have to go in to learn more." Zhao Ming nodded, carefully pushed open the door, and stepped into a room full of ancient totems and talismans. In the center was a huge round stone table, around which sat several old men in strange costumes, who were discussing something solemnly.

"Who are you? Why are you here?" An old man noticed the uninvited guests and stood up vigilantly.

"We are the messengers chosen by the Staff of Balance to help the world regain harmony and balance." Zhao Ming straightened up and responded calmly.

"Messenger of harmony?" The old man's eyes moved around everyone and finally landed on Yueyue. "Child, are you willing to take on this important mission? The heart of harmony needs a pure and flawless mind to awaken it."

Yueyue's eyes flashed with hesitation, but she soon became firm: "I am willing. For the peace of this world, I will bravely face any challenge."

The old man nodded with satisfaction, took out a gem that shone with gentle light from his arms, and handed it to Yueyue: "The Heart of Harmony was awakened by the Pure. Go, children, find the sealed place, and use your power to unlock the shackles of the world."

With a "heart of harmony", the group embarked on a new journey under the guidance of the elder. Under the starlight, they supported each other and moved forward courageously. Every step they took sparked hope, and every conversation demonstrated the deep friendship and firm belief among the team.

"Big brothers and big sisters, no matter how difficult the road is, I will walk with you." Yueyue's voice rang out in the night sky, full of childishness but unwavering determination.

"Yes, Yueyue, because in this journey, each of us has become each other's light." Zhao Ming's smile was as warm as ever, and the lightning spear flashed in his hand, foreshadowing the upcoming challenges and victories.

"Oh no, Yueyue!" Zhao Ming turned around suddenly and found that Yueyue had disappeared from the team. Instead, several masked men took her away quickly into the night. Under the moonlight, Yueyue's cry for help echoed, startling the flock of birds in the forest.

“Damn it, let’s split up and rescue Yueyue immediately!” Su Mo’s face was solemn, and the power of nature surged around him, ready to launch an attack at any time.

Li Zixue quickly flipped through the Book of Wisdom, looking for a map of the area and possible traps. "There is a misty forest in the northeast. They may use the complex terrain there to hide. We must be careful."

The mysterious shadow guard nodded without any extra words. His figure quickly disappeared into the darkness, as if blending into the night, secretly tracking the enemy.

Zhao Ming held the lightning spear in his hand, his eyes were sharp, "Su Mo, you and Li Zixue attract attention from the front, I will track their footprints. We must find Yueyue in the shortest possible time."

Su Mo and Li Zixue exchanged a firm look, and then they headed into the depths of the forest together, using their abilities to create various natural and intelligent interferences along the way, trying to lure the enemy into revealing their flaws.

However, just as the three of them were about to split up, a powerful energy wave came from somewhere in the forest, and then a huge shadow passed over their heads, blocking out the moonlight.

"This is..." Li Zixue looked up in surprise and saw a huge flying beast carrying several men in black, one of whom was the struggling Yueyue.

"They want to use the flying beast to take Yueyue away from here!" Zhao Ming gritted his teeth, gathered the power of thunder and lightning into an arrow, and prepared to shoot at the flying beast.

"Don't attack rashly!" Su Mo stopped them, "If the flying beast gets frightened, it will take Yueyue away, which will add to the danger."

"Then what should we do now?" Zhao Ming asked anxiously.

"Use your wits." The mysterious shadow guard had quietly returned at some point, holding a complex mechanical diagram in his hand. "This is what I found in their camp. It seems to be the blueprint of a device to control flying beasts. If we can interfere with or control this device, we can force the flying beasts to land."

"It's a good plan, but time is running out and we must act immediately." Zhao Ming took the lead and led everyone to rush towards the camp of the men in black.

The camp was heavily guarded, but infiltration was not impossible for them with their own unique abilities. Li Zixue used the knowledge in the Book of Wisdom to unlock the first electronic defense network; Su Mo used plants as cover to quietly approach the control room; Zhao Ming created chaos outside to attract the attention of the guards.

"Found it!" Su Mo reported softly in the control room. In front of him was a complex mechanical device covered with various buttons and indicator lights.

"According to the blueprint, this red button can temporarily suppress the power of the flying beast." Li Zixue's voice came through the communicator. She was assisting in the analysis remotely.

The mysterious shadow guard was standing guard outside the window. Hidden under his black cloak was his keen perception of the surrounding environment, making sure no one approached.

"Three, two, one... press!" Zhao Ming's voice was full of determination.

As Su Mo pressed the red button, the flying beast in the sky suddenly trembled, then gradually lost altitude and staggered to the ground. The man in black panicked, while Zhao Ming and others had already been waiting at the landing point, and a fierce battle began.

"Yueyue, catch her!" In the chaos, Su Mo used the vines generated by natural forces to accurately rescue Yueyue from the flying beast and safely delivered her to the ground.

"Big brother!" As soon as Yueyue landed on the ground, she immediately threw herself into Zhao Ming's arms, tears welling up in her eyes, but with a strong smile on her face.

"It's okay, we are all here." Zhao Ming patted Yueyue's back gently, his eyes full of comfort.

The battle ended quickly, all the men in black were arrested, and Yueyue was rescued safely. But this incident also made the four realize that their mission was far more difficult and complicated than they had imagined.

On the way back, Yueyue held Su Mo's hand tightly, with an unprecedented determination in her eyes: "Big brother and big sister, I know this road is not easy, but I really want to help the world and become a hero like you."

Su Mo smiled and responded gently: "Yueyue, you are already very brave. Remember, a true hero is someone who chooses to face things even when he is afraid. Together, nothing is impossible for us."

Under the cover of night, a group of people walked away gradually. Their story was as bright as the starry sky, full of unknowns and hope.

"So, what should we do next?" Yueyue asked expectantly, her little hand still tightly holding Su Mo's big hand, as if she had already grasped countless possibilities for the future.

"First of all, we need to find the mastermind behind this and solve the mystery of all this." Zhao Ming looked into the distance, determination burning in his eyes.

"That's right, and we must protect the Heart of Harmony, it may be the key." Li Zixue added, the Book of Wisdom glowing slightly in her hands, as if agreeing with her idea.

"Also, we need to strengthen our training to ensure that we can respond to emergencies more quickly next time." The mysterious shadow guard's voice was low and powerful. He didn't say much, but every time he spoke, it was extremely weighty.

Yueyue looked around at her companions, feeling warmth and strength surge in her heart: "I understand. We will become stronger and fight together against those who want to destroy harmony!"

"Well said, little warrior." Su Mo smiled approvingly, and then his voice became solemn, "But now, let's go back to the old man to report. Perhaps they can provide more information about the Heart of Harmony and how to fight against the enemies hiding in the dark."

In the darkness of the night, they quickened their pace and returned to the old stone house. When they stepped into the stone room again, they found that the elders were waiting anxiously. Seeing that Yueyue was safe and sound, everyone showed obvious relief on their faces.

"You did it. That's great." The old man who had spoken to them at first stepped forward, his eyes filled with both relief and deep worry. "The Heart of Harmony has returned safely, but the crisis is far from over. We must admit that we underestimated the determination and strength of our opponents."

"Please tell us, what exactly is the Heart of Harmony? Why is it so important?" Zhao Ming asked directly. He knew very well that only by knowing more could he better protect the treasure in his hands.

The old man was silent for a moment, and then began to tell an ancient and mysterious story: "A long time ago, the world was made up of the harmonious coexistence of five elements, and the source of this harmonious force was the Heart of Harmony. It is not only a symbol of power, but also the cornerstone for maintaining the balance of the world. But as time passed, greed and jealousy spread in the world, and some people tried to control the Heart of Harmony to gain supreme power. After a great war, the Heart of Harmony was divided and hidden in various parts of the world to prevent it from falling into the hands of evil again. Now, the Heart of Harmony begins to respond to the call of pure hearts, which means that the world is on the verge of major changes."

Li Zixue listened carefully, with a gleam of curiosity in her eyes: "Then what should we do? How can we ensure that the Heart of Harmony is not abused and restore the balance of the world?"

"This is your mission," said another old man slowly. "You need to find other fragments of the Heart of Harmony and bring them together. This process requires not only courage and wisdom, but also unity and trust. At the same time, you must uncover the truth behind the dark power and stop their conspiracy."

"We will not retreat." Zhao Ming answered firmly, the lightning spear shining in his hand, reflecting his firm will.

"Then let us join hands and face the unknown challenges." Su Mo said, and the power of nature gently fluctuated around him, as if everything in nature was inspired by it.

“I…I want to help too!” Yueyue raised her little hand. Although her voice was childish, her unyielding will was revealed in her tone.

The elders smiled at each other, full of trust in the young people: "We believe in you, messengers of the Staff of Balance. Wisdom, strength, nature, and shadow - when these four forces gather together, light will dispel darkness."

After an in-depth discussion, the group left the stone house with a new mission and determination. The night sky was still bright, but everyone had a clearer direction and a firmer belief in their hearts.

"Big brother and big sister, no matter how difficult the road ahead is, let's walk it together, okay?" Yueyue looked up at Zhao Ming and Su Mo, with a determined light in her eyes.

"Of course, Yueyue." Zhao Ming bent down and gently touched her head. "On this challenging road, we are each other's strongest support."

"Yes, as long as we are together, nothing is impossible." Su Mo echoed softly, his green eyes reflecting the stars, full of expectations for the future.

“Then let’s go!” Yueyue took everyone’s hand. Her small figure contained incredible power. Her words sounded like a declaration and also like a call to the future.

In the night wind, the four of them walked out of the stone house side by side, embarking on a predetermined yet unknown road. Yueyue's steps were small but extremely firm, as if the fire in her heart had already spread across the prairie and should not be underestimated.

"The first thing we need to solve is the information problem," Su Mo said as he walked. His fingers gently brushed across a leaf, and the leaf instantly grew and woven into an exquisite map. "Can the Book of Wisdom provide some clues about the fragments of the Heart of Harmony?"

Li Zixue flipped through the Book of Wisdom with a frown on her face, then she relaxed: "The book says that a fragment is connected to a mysterious spring in an ancient forest, and the guardian is a forgotten forest elf. To get there, we must cross a dangerous area called the 'Land of Mist'."

Zhao Ming's lightning power jumped on his fingertips, and a trace of determination flashed in his eyes: "No matter how dangerous it is, we must give it a try. Our first target is the ancient forest."

The mysterious shadow guard nodded. Although he didn't say much, every move he made was full of confidence: "I will explore the way first to ensure safety."

"Big brother and big sister, can I help you find clues?" Yueyue raised her head, her eyes full of expectation. (End of this chapter)