The contestant is too old, sister Zhou is crazy

At night in the small town, several old men sat around the campfire, discussing in low voices what they had seen and heard during the day.

"I remember the last time there was this kind of atmosphere was decades ago, when the Guardian first appeared." An old man stroked his gray beard, memories flashing in his eyes.

"I was still young at that time, and I only heard that they brought back peace and light." Another old woman sighed, her eyes full of nostalgia.

"What will they bring back this time?" A young traveler joined the conversation, curiosity flashing in his eyes.

As they were talking, a gust of wind blew by, bringing whispers from afar, which seemed to foreshadow something extraordinary that was about to happen.

The next morning, the sun shone through the mist, and the five people were ready to set off for the northern mountains. The residents of the town gathered and watched them leave, their eyes full of blessings and expectations.

"Come on, kids! May good luck be with you!" a woman waved her handkerchief and shouted.

"I hope you can find the artifact and save the world!" A child jumped excitedly, as if he was also a member of the adventure team.

The five people walked farther and farther under the attention of everyone, each step was full of determination and hope. Along the way, they met many pedestrians, and each conversation became a footnote to their journey.

"Are you the heroes who came out of the temple?" An old man stopped them on the road, his eyes filled with awe and expectation.

"We are just doing what we should do." Zhao Ming responded with a smile, his humility filled with unshakable determination.

"I also dreamed of becoming someone like that when I was young." The old man sighed, his eyes flickering with unfulfilled dreams, "Please succeed."

“We will,” Yueyue said firmly. The notes in her hand seemed to be thicker, carrying more and more stories and hopes.

After several days of trekking, the five people finally arrived at the entrance of the northern mountains. The snow was white and the wind was so cold that even their breath seemed to freeze.

"It's really cold here, but I can feel that the artifact is nearby." Su Mo gripped the hilt of the sword tightly, his eyes scanning the surrounding environment, looking for any possible clues.

"Look over there!" Li Zixue pointed to a snow slope where there seemed to be an unusual light flashing.

They approached cautiously and found that it was an ancient stone tablet embedded in the snow, engraved with patterns similar to those on the time and space token.

"Yes, this must be a guide." The mysterious traveler walked forward and gently touched the stone tablet. In an instant, the stone tablet released a soft light, illuminating a hidden path ahead.

"Let's go, the real test has just begun." Zhao Ming encouraged, and the team followed him and embarked on this road leading to the unknown.

As they were marching, they suddenly heard hurried footsteps, and several locals wrapped in thick furs appeared from hiding, holding crude weapons in their hands, looking at them warily.

"Who are you? What are you doing here?" the leading burly man asked with a hostile tone.

"We are here to find the lost artifacts to fight the impending darkness." Zhao Ming explained patiently, trying his best to make his voice sound friendly yet firm.

"Divine artefact? Haha, what do you outsiders know?" Another local sneered, and the people around him followed suit.

"We may not understand the rules here, but our hearts are sincere. Please believe us." Li Zixue walked forward, and the Book of Wisdom automatically unfolded, emitting a warm light and easing the tense atmosphere.

"Well, you don't look like you're lying." The burly man in the lead said after a moment of silence, his attitude obviously softened. "Okay, I'll tell you a secret passage that leads to a temple deep in the mountains. But be careful, there are traps everywhere."

The five people expressed their gratitude and followed the locals through a series of complex and hidden passages, finally arriving in front of an ancient temple.

"We can only take you here, you have to walk the rest of the way by yourself." The sturdy man nodded, then turned and left.

Standing in front of the temple door, the five people exchanged glances and then pushed the door open. Inside the door, there was a bright light, and the artifact was quietly suspended in the center, emitting a gentle but powerful force.

"We did it." Yueyue's tone was full of excitement and disbelief.

"But this is just the beginning." Su Mo reminded, gripping his sword tightly, ready to face possible challenges.

Just as they were about to move forward, a deep and mysterious voice suddenly echoed in the air:

"Prove your worth, and the artifact will recognize you."

The five people looked at each other. They understood that this was not only a test of strength, but also a test of the soul and faith.

"No matter what happens, we will face it together." Zhao Ming reiterated, and the five people held hands tightly again.

"Then let's get started!" Li Zixue's voice was full of determination, and the book of wisdom was gently opened, as if guiding them forward.

The sudden change caught everyone off guard. The artifact that was originally quietly suspended seemed to sense something and suddenly burst into a dazzling light, shaking the air around it. It suddenly accelerated its rotation, making a low humming sound, and then, as if being pulled by an invisible hand, the artifact directly passed through the dome of the temple and flew towards the vast sky outside.

"Oh no, the artifact is trying to escape!" Su Mo shouted, and his body rushed out the door before he spoke, with the tip of the sword pointing straight to the sky, trying to track the gradually disappearing light.

"Chase!" Zhao Ming followed closely. The five of them rushed out of the temple without hesitation and sped towards the direction where the artifact flew away.

Outside, the originally clear sky suddenly became overcast, thunder rumbled, and the wind raged, as if foreshadowing an inevitable storm was coming. The artifact drew a stream of light in the sky, causing the wind and clouds to change color. Obviously, it was attracted by some powerful force.

"We must stop it from falling into the wrong hands!" Li Zixue hugged the Book of Wisdom tightly, her eyes determined, and her words aroused the fighting spirit of her companions.

At this moment, a dark shadow suddenly emerged from the clouds and headed straight for the artifact. It was a figure wearing a black cloak, with his face obscured by the shadow, revealing only a pair of eyes that flashed with greed.

"Who is that? He wants to take away the artifact!" Yueyue exclaimed, and the pen in her hand almost slipped.

"No matter who he is, we can't let him succeed!" As soon as the mysterious traveler finished speaking, his figure rushed out like a ghost and rushed straight towards the mysterious man in black.

A chase in the air begins, with the five people showing their extraordinary abilities and engaging in a fierce battle with the man in black and the shadow creatures he summons. There are lightning and thunder in the sky, the battle is extremely brutal, and every move and every style contains destructive power.

“How can you bugs possibly stop your fate!” The man in black sneered and formed a dark ball of energy in his hand, which hit the five people directly.

"United as one, we can do anything!" Zhao Ming raised his arms and shouted. A warm force surged out of his body and gathered into a shield of light, blocking the fatal blow.

Just when the two sides were in a stalemate, the artifact suddenly emitted an even stronger light. It slowly paused in mid-air, and then split into five parts and flew towards the five warriors respectively.

"This is..." Su Mo looked at the artifact fragments flying towards him in surprise and felt a force resonating with them.

"The artifact has recognized us!" Li Zixue's Book of Wisdom emitted a soft light, as if explaining this wonderful phenomenon.

The five men grabbed the fragments of their respective artifacts, and in an instant, an unprecedented powerful force surged into their bodies. Their eyes became more determined, and their fighting power doubled.

"It seems that this is a fateful test." The mysterious traveler said in a deep voice, and the fragments in his hand blended perfectly with his breath.

"Now, it's our turn to fight back!" As soon as Zhao Ming finished speaking, he turned into a flash of lightning and rushed towards the man in black first. The others followed closely behind him. The colorful lights intertwined into a huge net, surrounding the man in black.

The man in black was defeated step by step under the joint attack of five people. Finally, after a fierce attack, his figure staggered and disappeared in the rolling sea of ​​clouds.

"We won!" Yueyue cheered excitedly, and the notes in her hand quickly recorded this thrilling battle.

After the battle, the sky gradually cleared up, and the artifact fragments were reunited in the hands of the five people, intact. It quietly emitted a warm and peaceful light, as if affirming their identity as guardians.

"Next, we have more challenges waiting for us." Su Mo looked into the distance with a firm gaze.

"As long as we are together, nothing is impossible." Li Zixue responded softly, and the Book of Wisdom closed gently, as if announcing the temporary end of this adventure.

"Yes, as long as there is hope, light will always shine into the darkness." Zhao Ming nodded in agreement. He turned to look at the others with a confident smile on his face. "We must not only retrieve all the artifacts, but also use this power to protect this world."

“Yes, we are the chosen ones, and we have a heavy responsibility.” There was a deep light flashing in the mysterious traveler’s eyes, as if he had some premonition of the future battle.

“So, where should we look for clues next?” Yueyue flipped through the notebook, which had become even thicker. It not only recorded their adventures, but also vaguely revealed guidance for the next journey.

"Is there any revelation in the Book of Wisdom?" Li Zixue gently stroked the cover of the book, as if asking an old friend for his opinion.

The Book of Wisdom slowly opened, and the pages turned automatically, finally stopping on an illustration of an ancient forest. The forest was dense and deep, and seemed to hide countless secrets.

"It seems that the answer lies in that dark forest." Su Mo stared at the illustration, his sword drawn, ready to meet new challenges.

"The Dark Forest is said to be full of unknowns and dangers." Zhao Ming put away the token without any fear in his eyes. "But as long as we are together, nothing can stop us from moving forward."

"Let's go, guys!" Li Zixue's voice was inspiring, and the team's morale reached its peak at this moment.

With the firm steps of the five people, they once again embarked on a journey full of unknowns and challenges, heading towards the distant and mysterious dark forest. The scenery along the way kept changing, but their beliefs remained the same. In order to protect the peace and light of this continent, they were willing to face all difficulties and obstacles.

"No matter how many unknowns and challenges there are in the future," Zhao Ming said as he walked, looking forward with a firm gaze, "as long as we walk hand in hand, we can write our own legend."

"That's right," Li Zixue responded with a smile, "Every challenge is a test for us, making us stronger."

"Besides," Yueyue blinked and interrupted mischievously, "every adventure has wonderful stories waiting for us to record."

Their conversation faded away in the warm sunset, and their backs stretched out on the long road, foreshadowing more unknown explorations and thrilling adventures that were about to unfold. Behind them was a sky that had just regained its tranquility, and ahead of them was an even more magnificent journey.

“Well, Dark Forest, here we come.” The mysterious traveler said softly, his eyes filled with both anticipation and awe of the unknown.

The sun shines through the sparse clouds, onto the path leading to the dark forest, adding a bit of warmth and light to this unknown journey. The five people travel together, alert to the movements around them along the way, and their occasional conversations and laughter are particularly loud at the edge of this ancient forest.

"Following the guidance of the Book of Wisdom, we should reach the edge of the Dark Forest soon." Li Zixue said softly, her eyes scanning the surroundings from time to time. The Book of Wisdom glowed slightly, as if guiding them.

"It is said that there are many ancient creatures hiding in the forest. We must be careful." Su Mo held the sword tightly in his hand, his face serious. His experience told him that a calm appearance often conceals a hidden crisis.

Just as the group was discussing in depth the strategy for entering the forest, a rapid and intensive sound of branches breaking broke the surrounding silence, like a sign of an attack by wild beasts, which immediately made everyone alert.

"Prepare for battle!" Zhao Ming quickly stood in front of the team, the weapon in his hand flashing a cold luster in the sun. The others also immediately dispersed and formed a defensive formation to prepare for the upcoming threat.

From the depths of the dense forest, accompanied by rustling sounds and low growls, a group of creatures that resembled wolves but were several times larger than ordinary wolves slowly approached. There was a bloodthirsty light flashing in their eyes, and it was obvious that they had no good intentions.

"This is the guardian beast of the Dark Forest - the Shadow Moon Wolf. It is extremely ferocious and cunning." The mysterious traveler introduced in a low voice, and at the same time, he moved his fingers slightly, and several sharp hidden weapons appeared silently in his palms.

"We can't just force our way in. We have to find a solution." Yueyue flipped through her notes in a hurry, hoping to find information or weaknesses about the Shadow Moon Wolves.

"Leave it to me." Li Zixue said softly, and her book of wisdom gently opened. A page of text emitting faint light appeared in front of everyone, recording the ancient spell to appease the beast.

As Li Zixue sang softly and rhythmically, the restless Shadow Moon Wolves seemed to feel soothed by some kind of power, and their previously violent tempers began to subside, with doubts and hesitations appearing in their eyes. (End of this chapter)