The contestant is too old, sister Zhou is crazy

Under the starlight, the figures of the four people gradually blended into the night, leaving only the afterglow of the campfire swaying gently in the silent valley, as if telling the night sky that even the weakest light can illuminate the way forward.

As the night deepened, the stars seemed to become brighter, casting a silver edge on the camp of the four-member team. Yueyue's breathing gradually became steady, with a smile on her lips. In her dream, she had become the hero in the story, and together with her older brothers and sisters, she fought through all difficulties and protected the world.

Su Mo gently covered Yueyue with a blanket, and his eyes gently swept over each of his sleeping teammates, his heart surging with a firm belief in the future. "No matter what the future holds, having you by my side is my greatest luck," he said silently in his heart.

Zhao Mingze sat aside, the power of thunder and lightning surrounding him, but his eyes were gentle as he was carefully polishing a newly made arrow. Every cut he made was his preparation for the upcoming challenge and a silent commitment to the team. "Precision and speed will be the best gifts I can give to the enemy," he whispered to himself.

Li Zixue gently stroked the cover of the Book of Wisdom, as if she was having a silent communication with it. Her eyes were shining with a desire for knowledge and curiosity about the unknown. "Wind Valley, Moon Shadow, ancient wisdom, please guide us to find the right path." She prayed silently in her heart.

The mysterious shadow guard was on his night patrol not far away, his figure stretched out in the moonlight, looking both lonely and powerful. Although he was silent, every step he took was full of determination, just like his silent oath to the team - to protect until the last moment.

The night breeze was cool, but it also brought some subtle changes. Suddenly, a faint blue light shone from Li Zixue's Book of Wisdom, gently rotating in the center of the camp, gradually forming a complex pattern. "It's... it's a map!" Li Zixue shouted in surprise, waking up his companions from their thoughts.

"Guidance from the Valley of the Wind?" Su Mo quickly came to Li Zixue and watched the slowly rotating light pattern together.

Zhao Ming and the mysterious shadow guard also gathered together. Four pairs of eyes stared at the changes in the mysterious light pattern, as if it contained key information for their next journey.

The light map gradually stabilized, revealing a deep valley surrounded by mountains and shrouded in clouds and mist. In the deepest part of the valley, there seemed to be a crescent moon shining with silver light. "Moon Shadow, it seems we must find the hidden moon." Li Zixue said thoughtfully.

"No matter what is hidden there, we must go find out." Zhao Ming's eyes were full of determination, "Get ready, we will set off immediately."

The mysterious shadow guard nodded in agreement. Although he said nothing, his clenched fists showed his determination to the mission.

Yueyue was also awakened by this sudden change, rubbing her eyes and walking into the crowd. "Big Brothers and Big Sisters, I want to go too!" Her eyes sparkled with expectation and courage.

Su Mo gently touched her head. "Of course, Yueyue, you are a vital member of our team. However, the journey may be full of dangers. Are you ready?"

Yueyue nodded firmly, "As long as I'm with you, I'm not afraid of anything!"

"That's settled, we'll pack up and set off immediately to the Valley of the Wind to uncover the secret of Moon Shadow," Su Mo announced, his tone filled with unquestionable determination and yearning for the unknown. His green eyes looked even deeper in the night, as if he could see through all the challenges that were about to come.

Zhao Ming quickly checked his equipment to make sure every weapon was in the best condition. "We have to hurry and enter the valley before dawn to reduce unnecessary trouble." His tone was calm and professional, and the arrows surrounded by lightning in his hand flashed a frightening light, indicating that the journey ahead would not be a simple one.

The mysterious shadow guard has gone ahead, hiding in the dark night, responsible for exploring the way and being on guard. His actions are silent and efficient, moving through the woods like a ghost, eliminating all potential threats for the team.

"The Book of Wisdom shows that there are ancient mechanisms and many tests from nature in the Valley of the Wind. We need to act with caution." Li Zixue said as she quickly searched for relevant information in the book, hoping to provide more clues for this expedition. Her eyes showed both fear of the unknown and fearlessness in exploring the truth.

The four of them quickly got ready and followed the invisible mark left by the mysterious shadow guard into the forest. The moonlight paved a silver road for their journey. Although Yueyue was the youngest, she was not afraid at all. She followed the footsteps of her older brothers and sisters. The desire for adventure in her heart made her seem particularly brave.

On the way, the forest became more and more dense, and strange creatures occasionally peeked among the exotic flowers and plants. The outline of the Valley of the Wind also became clearer. It was surrounded by towering mountains, like a secret garden carefully carved by the god of nature.

"Look, the entrance should be in front." Zhao Ming pointed to a rock crack in front that was eroded by wind into a special shape. At his call, lightning gathered into a beam of light, illuminating the way ahead.

After passing through the narrow crack in the rocks, the scene in front of them shocked everyone. The interior of the Valley of the Wind was open, with a green meadow in the center and winding mountains around it. In the sky, a huge silver moon was casting a soft glow, dyeing the entire valley with a dreamy color.

"Shadow of the Moon...where is it?" Yueyue looked around, her little face full of curiosity and anticipation.

Li Zixue opened the Book of Wisdom again. As the light shone, a detailed map appeared on the page, pointing to a place hidden by dense forests deep in the valley. "The map shows that the secret should be in that forest area."

As we entered the dense forest, the light suddenly dimmed, and the air was filled with an ancient and mysterious atmosphere. As we walked, a huge stone formation suddenly appeared in front of us. On the central boulder were intricate runes. The moonlight just happened to shine through the treetops, shining on those runes, emitting a faint blue light.

"It seems that this is the key to unlocking the ancient wisdom." Su Mo gently touched the runes, feeling the natural power contained in them.

Just as everyone was studying how to unlock the seal, a distant and mysterious call sounded in their hearts. The fragment of the Heart of Harmony in Yueyue's hand suddenly shone with dazzling light, as if responding to some call.

"Big sister, it seems like it wants to take me somewhere..." Yueyue took Li Zixue's hand and pointed to a path on one side of the stone formation.

Without hesitation, the team decided to follow Yueyue and the mysterious guidance. At the end of the trail was a cave illuminated by moonlight, filled with more runes and symbols of wisdom. In the deepest part of the cave, a moon made of crystal quietly hung in the air, emitting a warm and soft light, as if it was the core of the entire valley.

"We found...the Shadow of the Moon." Li Zixue said softly, her eyes filled with tears of excitement.

Yueyue walked towards the mysterious moon shadow step by step. The fragment of Heart of Harmony resonated with it, releasing powerful energy fluctuations. The runes around it also lit up, as if the entire valley was responding to this moment.

"This is... the power of knowledge, the echo of history." Zhao Ming murmured to himself, feeling the baptism of ancient wisdom.

"What does it want to tell us?" Yueyue asked. Her voice echoed in the cave, full of a child's innocence and desire for the unknown.

"Perhaps, it's time to reveal the truth behind all this." Su Mo said, and reached out his hand to touch the moon shadow. In an instant, thousands of scenes appeared before their eyes, and the ancient legends and future prophecies about the Valley of the Wind, the Moon Shadow, and the entire world unfolded like a scroll.

"We... finally found it." Li Zixue was filled with emotion. She knew very well that this was not only a node in their journey, but also the key to protecting the world from crisis.

Just as everyone was immersed in the revelation of ancient wisdom, there was a sudden movement outside the cave, breaking the moment of tranquility...

"We must go back immediately and bring this information to those who need to know." Zhao Ming said vigilantly, while preparing to deal with possible crises.

"Yes, time is running out." The mysterious shadow guard's simple words revealed a sense of urgency that could not be ignored.

"But what's the situation outside? We can't just rush out blindly." Li Zixue reminded, and the Book of Wisdom flipped automatically, as if looking for information that could help them.

Yueyue held Su Mo's hand tightly, her eyes showing both nervousness and determination that could not be lost to anyone else, "Big brother, I will protect everyone!"

Su Mo smiled and gave Yueyue an encouraging look, then turned to the crowd: "We are a team. No matter what we face, we must act together. Zhao Ming, you will be responsible for exploring the front. Brother Shadow Guard, you will cover the rear and ensure our safety. Li Zixue, rely on your Book of Wisdom to guide us."

"Understood!" The three answered in unison and got ready.

As Zhao Ming walked out of the cave carefully, the world outside seemed even more bizarre than when he came in. In the night, a group of unidentified creatures were gathering in the woods, their eyes flashing with strange light, obviously attracted by the energy that had just been released here.

"They are elemental spirit beasts. They usually don't attack actively, but it's a different story when they are enraged by powerful forces." Li Zixue quickly identified these creatures and explained in a low voice.

"Avoiding conflict is the best strategy." The mysterious shadow guard's voice was low. He had already hidden in the dark, ready to eliminate potential threats for the team.

Su Mo quietly arranged: "Zhao Ming, use your arrows to create a way out and attract their attention. Li Zixue and Yueyue, follow closely behind me. We should try to pass through quietly and quickly."

The plan was immediately executed. Zhao Ming accurately fired several arrows with lightning power, creating a brief commotion in the forest. While the elemental beasts were being led away, the team quickly passed through the gap and evacuated towards the camp.

"Big brother, why are they chasing the light?" Yueyue asked in a low voice, her eyes full of curiosity about these magical creatures.

"Because light means energy or hope to many creatures." Su Mo explained patiently while remaining vigilant to ensure the safety of the team.

When they returned to the camp safely, it was already late at night, but everyone was still restless. The experience was not only thrilling, but also made everyone realize that the responsibility on their shoulders was even greater.

Sitting around the campfire, Zhao Ming spoke first: "We discovered the Moon Shadow and learned some key information, but the outside world seems to have begun to stir because of our exploration."

"That's right. What's more important now is how to use this information to prevent possible disasters." Li Zixue flipped through the Book of Wisdom, hoping to find more clues from it.

Yueyue looked at everyone's serious expressions and suddenly said, "Big Brothers and Big Sisters, don't forget that we still have the Heart of Harmony fragment, which is always guiding us!"

Su Mo nodded, a hint of tenderness flashed in his eyes: "Yueyue is right, the heart of harmony is our important support. Tomorrow morning, we will organize the information and report it, and at the same time, we must be prepared to face greater challenges."

Although the mysterious shadow guard was silent, his clenched fists showed his determination to stand with the team.

As the night deepened, the discussion around the campfire came to an end. The team members went to bed with worries and determination for the future, but they did not know that the crisis in the dark was quietly approaching. The next morning, when the first ray of sunlight penetrated the treetops, the team was ready to bring the newly discovered information back to the base, when a burst of hurried and messy footsteps broke the morning tranquility.

"There are enemies!" The mysterious shadow guard's voice was like a cold wind in the dark night, instantly alerting everyone. Before he finished speaking, several figures suddenly rushed out from the forest. They were the elemental spirit beasts that he had encountered before, but this time, their eyes were no longer just curious, but full of obvious hostility.

Zhao Ming quickly put an arrow in his hand, but before he could fire, a large spirit beast suddenly accelerated and rushed towards Yueyue. Little Yueyue was stunned by the sudden attack, her eyes full of fear.

“Yueyue, be careful!” Li Zixue screamed and reached out to pull Yueyue, but the distance was a little far and she was unable to rescue her in time.

At this moment, a black shadow flashed by, and the mysterious shadow guard stood in front of Yueyue like a ghost. With a wave of his hands, an invisible force pushed the spirit beast away. However, another spirit beast took the opportunity to pounce from the side, and its sharp claws cut through the air and hit the shadow guard's shield. The shield cracked under the impact, and at the same time, a claw accidentally brushed Yueyue's calf, leaving a bloody mark.

"Ah!" Yueyue cried out in pain. The blood from her calf slid down the edge of her boots, staining the ground beneath her feet red.

"Yueyue!" Su Mo's face changed drastically, and he rushed forward, holding Yueyue in his arms, and took out the ointment he carried with him, and quickly treated her wound. Yueyue clenched her teeth, tears welled up in her eyes, but she stubbornly refused to let them fall.

"We have to leave here immediately." The mysterious shadow guard said coldly. In addition to calmness, there was also a subtle apology in his eyes. This accident obviously touched his inner sense of responsibility.

"Zhao Ming, how long can you delay?" Su Mo asked, while carefully picking up Yueyue and preparing to evacuate. (End of this chapter)