The contestant is too old, sister Zhou is crazy

Chapter 684 Summoning

"How is that possible! That's the Xiee organization, an organization that even kingdoms are said to not dare to provoke easily." The audience on the other side looked incredulous.

"Yes, but it is said that the travelers have light in their hearts and can summon a powerful force to dispel darkness." Another person added, his words full of envy.

These conversations spread quietly to every corner like the wind, inspiring courage and hope in people's hearts.

Finally, Zhao Ming and his party arrived at the edge of the Forgotten Land, and the scene before them made everyone gasp. The ancient and huge ruins were silent in the desolation, surrounded by mist, as if they were scars forgotten by time.

“Is this the Forgotten Land? It’s more mysterious than I thought.” Yueyue sighed softly, and the talisman in her hand seemed to sense the antiquity of this place and trembled slightly.

“Every stone, every piece of rubble, records a lost history.” Li Zixue said softly, and her book of wisdom opened automatically, and the light guided a path to the depths.

"It seems that our journey has just begun." Su Mo clenched his fists, his eyes firm, "No matter what secrets are hidden, we must uncover them and bring light to the world."

They went deeper into the ruins step by step. With each step forward, the magical fluctuations in the air became stronger. Suddenly, a stone door slowly opened, and a faint light shone from inside, as if it was some kind of call.

"Let's go, the answer is inside." Zhao Ming stepped in first, and the others followed closely.

Behind the stone gate is a huge underground palace with a glowing crystal platform in the center. On the platform lies an ancient book with unknown words engraved on the cover. It exudes a warm glow, attracting everyone to come closer.

"This book feels like the core of the entire Forgotten Land." Li Zixue said softly, carefully opening the cover.

The pages of the book turned automatically, and the words turned into spots of light, merging into everyone's hearts. They seemed to see the history of the Forgotten Land and the secrets it hid - a story about the eternal struggle between light and darkness, and the key to maintaining balance.

"So that's how it is. Our mission is not just to explore, but to make choices here and maintain the balance of the world." Zhao Ming said in a deep voice, his eyes showing both responsibility and determination.

"No matter what the future holds, we will stand shoulder to shoulder until the last moment." Su Mo, Yueyue and Li Zixue responded in unison, their hands tightly clasped together, forming an inseparable whole.

"Then, let us work together to make the right choice for this world." After Zhao Ming's last words fell, everyone walked towards the ancient book together. The light suddenly became brighter, illuminating the entire forgotten land as bright as day.

And in the midst of the glory, a deep and solemn voice slowly sounded: "The real journey has only just begun..."

"What? This light...what's going on?" An old man guarding the entrance to the Forgotten Land exclaimed, his eyes widened in shock and his trembling hands pointed in the direction of the shining light.

"Look at those warriors, they are not just explorers, they are also guardians of the world!" the young woman next to her said excitedly, her tone full of admiration and yearning.

On the other side of the village, a mother and daughter looked up at the strange sight in the distance. The little girl tugged at her mother's clothes, her eyes sparkling with curiosity: "Mom, are those older brothers and sisters doing something great?"

"Yes, baby. They are using their courage and wisdom to uncover the secrets of the world for us and drive away the darkness." The mother gently stroked her daughter's head, her eyes revealing hope for the future.

The discussion in the tavern became more heated, and the originally whispered conversations turned into loud discussions.

"That light is like the reappearance of the legendary holy light. Do you think they have received some kind of miracle help?" A sturdy man slapped the table excitedly, attracting a wave of agreement from those around him.

"No matter what, this event will definitely go down in history. Those young people will become heroes in songs in the future." An old man held a wine glass with a gratified smile on his face, as if he had also participated in that glorious battle.

At the same time, in the depths of the Forgotten Land, Zhao Ming and three others gathered around the ancient book. The light gradually faded, and their faces were filled with determination and resolve.

"This book seems to be guiding us to make some kind of decision," Yueyue said softly, her eyes moving back and forth between Gu Wen and her companions, trying to interpret this sudden revelation.

"Decision? What kind of decision?" Su Mo frowned. He looked around, trying to find clues in the ancient walls and sculptures.

"The book mentions the balance between light and darkness. I think it wants us to choose a path between the two extremes, a path that can keep the world free from turmoil." Li Zixue said slowly after pondering, and her book of wisdom closed gently, as if she agreed with this point of view.

Zhao Ming was silent for a moment, then he spoke firmly: "No matter what choice we make, our goal remains unchanged, which is to protect the peace and light of this world. In this case, we must find an answer that can both maintain light and not exclude darkness."

"Yes, we cannot simply eliminate one side. That will only lead to a new imbalance." Zhao Ming's words resonated with others. They began an in-depth discussion around the book, trying to solve this mystery that concerns the fate of the world.

Just as they were immersed in deep thought, the light of the book flickered, as if it was some kind of hint. Suddenly, a subtle voice floated out of the book, like a whisper, but clearly audible: "The way to balance is to understand and accept, not to force unity, but to coexist in differences."

"Coexistence..." Zhao Ming muttered to himself, an idea forming in his mind, "We don't need to eliminate darkness, but to find a way to make light and darkness reach harmony and protect this world together."

"That's right, just like the alternation of day and night, both are indispensable." Su Mo nodded in agreement, his eyes flashing with new insights.

"Then how do we do this?" Yueyue asked impatiently, her talisman seeming to sense the coming change and glowing slightly.

“The knowledge in the book may be able to give us the answer, but what we need to do first is to bring this wisdom back to the world and let people understand the true meaning of light and darkness.” Li Zixue suggested. She carefully closed the ancient book as if she was protecting a rare treasure.

"Then let's go back now and tell everyone this important news. Let the world know that true strength comes from understanding and respecting different existences." Zhao Ming raised his hand, and the four people stacked their hands together, symbolizing unity and determination.

"But before that, we have to leave this place first." Su Mo reminded, looking around to make sure he didn't miss any possible dangers. "Although the secrets of the Forgotten Land are important, our safety cannot be ignored either."

Yueyue nodded in agreement, her fingers gently touching the ancient book: "This book will be the key to changing everything. We must make sure it is brought to the outside world safely."

Just as they were about to leave, a slight tremor came from underground, causing the four to exchange vigilant glances. On the stone walls of the ancient palace, tiny cracks quietly spread, as if some force was trying to break through the restraints.

"It's not stable here, it's best to leave quickly." Li Zixue reminded, and her Book of Wisdom opened automatically, emitting a soft light, guiding them to a relatively safe retreat path.

They followed the route indicated in the book and walked through the palace carefully. Every step was accompanied by the low hum of the surrounding rocks, as if the entire forgotten land was responding to their actions. Finally, they returned to the open stone door, but the world outside the door was no longer desolate.

The sky was covered with dark clouds, lightning flashed between the clouds, and an oppressive atmosphere enveloped every corner of the Forgotten Land. A group of people in black robes appeared not far away, their figures were looming in the storm, and the leader was holding a staff in his hand. He was a senior member of the Xiee organization.

"Want to escape? That's not that easy!" The man's gloomy voice pierced through the storm, sounding particularly harsh. "The Blood Demon's defeat is just an appetizer. The real game has just begun."

Zhao Ming and his companions quickly stood in a circle, with their backs to each other. Facing the unknown threat, there was no fear on their faces, only determination. "No matter who sent you, if you want to destroy the balance of the world, you must get past us first." Su Mo's steady voice echoed in the wind.

Passersby watched from a distance, some hid, while others couldn't help but whisper.

"Oh my God, what is going on? First there was the mysterious light, and now there is this horrible smell." A peasant woman covered her child's ears tightly, fearing that he would be frightened.

"It's those brave men. They seem to be in trouble again." A sturdy man who looked like a blacksmith rubbed his hands nervously, but the respect in his eyes did not diminish. "They will win, for sure."

In the storm, the confrontation between the two sides was like the calm before the storm. Suddenly, Zhao Ming took a step forward, the tip of the sword in his hand pointed at the leader of the Xiee organization: "Your existence is a threat to the world. For the balance of light and darkness, we must stop you."

The leader sneered, waved his staff, and the storm intensified, attacking the four people. But they did not retreat, but became more determined. Yueyue quickly chanted a spell, and a shield formed around them, blocking the fierce wind and waves; Li Zixue's Book of Wisdom emitted a more dazzling light, providing additional strength for the team; Su Mo clenched his hands, ready to fight against the enemies that might appear at any time.

"Remember, true strength comes from the light and justice deep in your heart." Zhao Ming's voice sounded particularly firm in the wind. His words were not only spoken to the enemy, but also an encouragement to himself and his teammates.

Just as the two sides were about to start a decisive battle, the book suddenly floated up from Li Zixue's hand, and a dazzling beam of light shot up into the sky, instantly illuminating the entire Forgotten Land. The storm seemed to be frightened by the light and gradually subsided.

"What...what is this?" The members of the Xiee organization were horrified. They seemed to have never seen such a scene before and they all retreated.

In the light, a gentle and ancient voice sounded in everyone's ears: "Maintain balance, not destruction. This is the mission given to you by the world, and it is the only way out."

As the sound dissipated, the storm stopped completely, and the group of men in black robes quietly left at some point, leaving behind only Zhao Ming and his group, and the ancient book that still emitted a faint light.

"It seems that this book not only contains knowledge, but also has the power to guide us forward." Su Mo stared at the ancient book, his eyes flashing with hope for the future.

"Yes, we have a long way to go." Zhao Ming put the book away and turned to look into the distance, "But now, it's time to bring this news home."

The group started their journey, carrying their newly acquired knowledge and mission, back to the human world, leaving behind a receding back view in the forgotten land. The passers-by, whether in amazement or awe, silently watched them go, and the seeds of hope were planted in their hearts.

"They are truly our heroes." A young man murmured to himself, with the flame of dreams flickering in his eyes.

"Yes, one day, we can become such people." The young man next to him put his arm around the boy's shoulder and looked firmly in the direction the hero left.