The contestant is too old, sister Zhou is crazy

As the three of them set out on their respective journeys, the legends about them spread quietly inside and outside the valley, attracting the attention and participation of more people with a sense of justice. In this battle between light and darkness, every small choice and effort is laying the foundation for the upcoming decisive battle.

"Look, they are the legendary warriors." Passerby A pointed at the receding figures, his eyes full of admiration.

"Yes, I have never seen such a radiant person." Passerby B echoed, his tone full of hope.

"Perhaps, we can do something, even if it's just a small help." Passerby C suggested. His voice was small but full of determination.

"Yes, let us also contribute to the light. Even if it is just a spark, it can illuminate others in the darkness." Passerby Ding joined the conversation. Their conversation revealed a courage and sense of participation that came from being inspired.

As Su Mo, Bai Ling and Ivan acted separately, the atmosphere in the Holy Light Valley was tense and orderly. Encouraged by Su Mo and others, the residents of the valley threw themselves into preparations, building fortifications and strengthening the light barrier. And Ivan gradually contacted some hidden wise men and brave men through ancient documents and Ivan's unique communication spells. Although they were in various places, they were worried about the revival of the dark forces and were willing to provide help or come directly to reinforce.

At the same time, Su Mo and Bai Ling discovered in the center of the valley that the Holy Light Spring, the source of the power of the Holy Light Valley, began to show weak fluctuations, foreshadowing the approach of dark forces. They urgently discussed countermeasures with the guardians and formulated a defense plan that combined ancient methods with modern wisdom.

"We must activate the ancient protective barrier, but that requires the concentrated power of faith of the people of the entire valley." An old guardian said heavily.

"We believe that the light in people's hearts will never go out. Let everyone gather at the Fountain of Holy Light and pray together. I believe this power is enough to make our barrier indestructible." Su Mo proposed firmly. His words were like spring rain, giving everyone strength.

The news spread quickly, and men, women, young and old, and even injured young people in the Holy Light Valley insisted on doing their part to protect their homeland after they had recovered a little strength. When night fell, a sea of ​​people gathered at the Holy Light Spring, holding hands and singing the ancient hymn of light together. The power gathered into a dazzling beam of light that shot straight into the sky.

"Look, there's a light in the sky! There really is a miracle in the Holy Light Valley!" Passersby stopped to look up, marveling in amazement. This scene became a permanent mark in their hearts.

Just as the power of light gathered to its peak, ready to form an unbreakable defense line, a deep voice echoed in everyone's mind, like a midnight nightmare: "The light will eventually be swallowed by the darkness. Your efforts are in vain."

"We will not be dominated by fear, and we will not give up!" Su Mo responded loudly. His voice resounded through the sky, and the Sword of the God of War shone brightly, like a sharp blade that split the darkness.

At this time, good news came from Ivan, and various forces began to respond, and support teams were rushing to the Holy Light Valley. The young man who fell at the gate of the Holy Light Valley woke up slowly under the careful care of Su Mo and others. With apology and gratitude, he revealed that he was a prince from a neighboring country. He came here to seek refuge in the Holy Light Valley, but he never expected to witness all this. He promised to mobilize all resources to help the Holy Light Valley overcome the difficulties.

"We are not fighting alone, the light will always gather." Bailing gently stroked the flower of faith, its light danced in her palm, as if responding to these words.

Just when everything seemed to be going in a good direction, a powerful dark energy suddenly approached, and the shadow began to erode the Holy Light Spring, and the situation became precarious. The guardians of the Holy Light Valley and the newly arrived allies urgently deployed their forces to prepare for the final decisive battle.

"The battle between darkness and light will never stop, but we have each other and faith, and that's enough." Su Mo, Bailing and Ivan stood at the forefront, their eyes firmly intertwined. It was a fearless tacit understanding and trust in each other.

"Are you ready, friends?" Su Mo's voice was steady and powerful, echoing in the tense air. His eyes swept over everyone around him one by one, whether they were the guardians of the valley or the new allies. The same light shone in everyone's eyes - the determination to fight against the darkness.

"As long as faith persists, light will last forever!" Everyone responded in unison, and their voices gathered into a force that could not be ignored, as if even the shadows in the air were trembling slightly.

At this moment, a mysterious witch who had just joined the group began to chant an ancient spell in a low voice. She waved her hands gently, and complex circles of light patterns appeared in the air, gradually forming a transparent protective shield covering the Holy Light Fountain. This sudden assistance shocked and excited everyone present.

"I didn't expect that the legendary light pattern technique actually exists!" Passerby A exclaimed, and everyone around him showed expressions of shock and admiration.

"Yes, in the battle between light and darkness, there will always be unknown secret weapons." Passerby B continued, with curiosity and anticipation flashing in his eyes.

Just as everyone was preparing to face the challenge of darkness, a strange tranquility suddenly descended, like the strange calm before a storm. Then, a huge black shadow streaked across the sky, covering half of it. It was an unprecedentedly huge dark creature, its eyes burning with greed and desire for destruction.

"Is this the enemy we are going to face? He looks difficult to deal with." Ivan whispered. Although there was a subtle tension in his tone, there was more determination and fearlessness.

"No matter how powerful our opponent is, as long as the light in our hearts is not extinguished, we have the power to overcome everything." Bailing responded. The flower of her faith blossomed with an unprecedented dazzling light at this moment, as if giving everyone courage and hope.

"That's right, now is not the time to retreat, it's time to let the darkness see the power of light!" Su Mo raised his arms and shouted, the God of War Sword in his hand turned into a silver lightning, pointing straight to the sky, and the air seemed to be torn apart where the tip of the sword pointed, making a slight whistling sound.

With a deafening command, the battle between light and darkness officially began. Su Mo, Bai Ling and Ivan led the defenders of the Holy Light Valley and allies from all sides to engage in a fierce battle with the dark forces. On the battlefield, swords flashed, magic flew, and sparks of light and darkness collided everywhere.

"Their fight was so spectacular!" Passersby watching from a distance were shocked and excited, and their conversations were full of praise and admiration for the three warriors.

"Such power is simply unbelievable, they are real heroes!" Passerby C exclaimed.

"Yes, we should also do something for the Holy Light Valley, even if it's just giving a glass of water or a word of encouragement." Passerby Ding suggested, and his words were quickly responded to by other passersby. Everyone began to act spontaneously and contribute their meager efforts to this battle in their own way.

The fierce battle lasted for several days and nights. Just when the power of light seemed to be overwhelmed by darkness, a dazzling light suddenly burst out from the Fountain of Holy Light. It was the gathering of the faith of the people in the entire valley. It was like a rising sun, instantly dispelling the surrounding haze.

"Look! It's holy light!" Exclamations broke out among the crowd. Countless pairs of eyes witnessed this miraculous moment. The power of light not only strengthened the defense, but also inspired the fighting spirit of all the soldiers.

With the blessing of this power, Su Mo, Bailing and Ivan released an unprecedented powerful attack, directly penetrating the center of the dark creature. Accompanied by an earth-shaking roar, the darkness was finally defeated and gradually dissipated under the light.

When the last ray of darkness disappeared, the Holy Light Valley was bathed in warm sunshine again, and everyone cheered and celebrated this hard-won victory. Su Mo, Bailing and Ivan stood on the ruins, their smiles mixed with fatigue, but more of infinite expectations for the future.

"This is not only our victory, but also the victory of faith and light." Su Mo said softly to the sky. Although his voice was light, it caused ripples in everyone's heart.

"Yes, but we know that peace is always short-lived, and darkness may come again." Bailing reminded, her eyes showing both a sense of crisis and determination.

"Then, let's be prepared. No matter how many times the darkness invades in the future, as long as we are here, the light will never be extinguished." Alvin said, his tone full of trust in his partners and determination for the future.

While they were talking, a mysterious traveler who had just joined the battle slowly walked over. He looked at the three of them with a complex light in his eyes: "Your strength is admirable, but the real test has just begun."

The appearance of the traveler added a touch of unknown color to the joy of victory, and his words were like a stone thrown into the water, stirring up waves. Su Mo, Bailing and Ivan exchanged glances, as if they had a premonition of new challenges and adventures coming.

"Then, let us keep moving forward until the light shines in every corner." Su Mo said, and once again tightly gripped the Sword of War in his hand. His eyes were firm, full of infinite expectations for the future.

"Are there still unrevealed secrets at the end of the journey?" Bailing asked softly. In her eyes, there was not only curiosity about the unknown, but also deep trust in her companions.

"No matter what the road ahead holds, as long as we stand side by side, we have nothing to fear." Ivan replied, his smile warm and firm, as if it could dispel all the haze.

The mysterious traveler nodded slowly. "Yes, the world is much bigger than you can imagine. And in that unknown land, there are even more ancient and powerful beings ready to make a move, and even history does not dare to record their names easily."

"Ancient existence? More powerful than the one we just faced?" Passerby A couldn't help but interrupt, his tone full of disbelief.

The traveler smiled calmly, "Everything in the world is interdependent and mutually exclusive. Behind every light there must be corresponding darkness. Your victory today is only the prelude to a greater battle."

These words were like a huge rock falling into the water, plunging everyone present into silence, but soon, this silence turned into a more resolute will.

"Then please lead the way, traveler." Su Mo took a step forward, his Ares Sword gleaming in the sun. "Since light has chosen us, we must shoulder this responsibility until the last moment."

The traveler said nothing, just nodded slightly, then turned around and led Su Mo, Bailing, Ivan and all the people with faith on a new journey.

On the way, they met all kinds of people, some were innocent villagers persecuted by darkness, some were ancient races that had been hidden from the world, and some were former sinners who were looking for self-salvation on the journey. Each encounter made the journey more colorful and made their team stronger.

"It turns out that we are not the only ones, there are so many people in the world who are looking towards the light." Bailing was deeply moved. The flower of faith in her hand seemed to feel this emotion, and its light became more gentle.

"Yes, light knows no race and no past. It can guide those who are lost to find their way home." As Alvin spoke, he taught combat skills to a young warrior who had just joined. There was an unprecedented determination in the warrior's eyes.

Just when the group thought they were ready to face any challenge, they came to a forgotten land, desolate and strange, even the air was filled with an oppressive atmosphere.

"Here is the place where those ancient beings sleep." The traveler stopped, his voice sounding particularly small in the vast land.

"Sleeping? So we have to wake them up?" Su Mo keenly caught the key words, and a bit of vigilance appeared between his brows.

“No, we want to stop certain forces from awakening them. Once the ancient balance is broken, the consequences will be disastrous.” The traveler’s tone was unusually serious, and the surrounding environment seemed to be responding to his emotions, becoming more depressing.

"Stop? It sounds more difficult than all the previous battles." Passerby B muttered to the side, but he did not back down, but his eyes became more determined.

"Indeed, but this is our mission. To protect this world, for every tomorrow that can see the light." Su Mo's words were like a horn, resonating with everyone.

Just as they were discussing this, a strange wave spread out deep underground, as if something was slowly waking up.

"It seems that time is running out." The traveler looked into the distance, his deep eyes seemed to be able to see through all secrets.

"Then let's begin. For the sake of light and our homeland, we will never look back." Su Mo raised the Sword of War, with the tip of the sword pointing to the sky, as if challenging all unknown challenges.

Following Su Mo's declaration, the whole team was excited. They had only one belief in their hearts - no matter what difficulties they faced, as long as there was light, hope would not be extinguished. (End of this chapter)