The contestant is too old, sister Zhou is crazy

Sebastian held up the fragments of light in his hand, which shone brightly in the sun, like a beacon of hope: "Let our story serve as a guide for those who come after us, telling them that even if the world is shrouded in darkness, they must bravely pursue that glimmer of light."

Wrapped in a burst of light, the three of them and the newly-met warriors set out on their journey home. Behind them was the void that had returned to peace, as if witnessing the starting point of a great journey. And ahead of them was a vast world full of unknowns and challenges, but also full of hope.

"Go home and tell everyone about your experience here. Tell them that the light will never go out." Sebastian's words floated gently into everyone's heart with the wind.

"Then, we set off again, because we are messengers of light." Leah added with a smile, her eyes showing both longing for home and desire for a new journey.

"For the sake of light and our homeland, we will never give up." Su Mo's words sounded like a vow, but also like a preview of unknown challenges.

As their figures gradually faded away, only their unbreakable faith and endless hope echoed in the void. And the place that was once shrouded in darkness seemed to be infected by their courage and determination, and there was a subtle warmth.

The cold wind howled, bringing a chill that did not belong to this season, and it seemed that even the air was trembling. The return journey of the Sons of Light was interrupted by a sudden snowstorm. In the white snowfield, a huge figure slowly appeared. It was a giant beast covered with frost and with eyes like deep cold pools - the Ice Demon King.

"It seems that our journey will not be smooth sailing." Su Mo narrowed his eyes and tightened the sword in his hand. His figure looked unusually firm in the wind and snow.

Leah quickly chanted a spell, and the storm surrounding them seemed to ease, but her face was solemn: "This power... the Ice Demon King, the legendary King of the Far North, actually exists."

Sebastian's eyes were fixed on the towering figure in the distance, and a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth: "The legendary monster? Great, let's see if the power of light can purify this ancient ice."

The Ice Demon King snorted coldly, and the sound was like a cold wind passing through, piercing into the bone marrow: "How dare you, tiny creature, disturb my eternal sleep? Let me show you the power of ten thousand years of ice!"

In an instant, the snow around them froze quickly, forming countless sharp ice blades that flew towards the three people. Su Mo was agile, and his sword shone like a weave, slicing through the ice blades one by one; Leah used magic to weave a protective halo to resist those who slipped through the net; Sebastian bravely rushed forward, with the tip of his sword pointing directly at the heart of the Ice Demon King.

"You can't stop the rule of ice. This world will eventually return to eternal freezing!" The Ice Demon King waved his arms, and huge ice cones fell from the sky, trying to bury them completely.

"As long as there is light in our hearts, even ice cannot freeze our will!" Leia waved her staff, and the light turned into a shield, blocking the pouring ice cones. However, even with the blessing of the fragments of light, her face turned pale.

Just when the battle was at a stalemate, an unexpected voice broke the deadlock: "Hmph, you think you can trap us with just a mere piece of ice?" It was a fire mage from the newly-acquainted warriors. He waved his hands and blazing fireballs gushed out, colliding head-on with the power of the Ice Demon. For a moment, the symphony of ice and fire shook the entire battlefield.

"Good opportunity!" Sebastian took the opportunity to launch a surprise attack, and the sword tip drew a dazzling light in the air, directly hitting the vital point of the Ice Demon King. Su Mo and Leah worked closely together, resisting the invasion of frost while looking for an opportunity to completely defeat the opponent.

"Impossible...my power..." For the first time, panic appeared in the Ice Demon King's voice. Cracks began to appear on its body. It was the light of victory of light and fire intertwined.

"The light will illuminate every corner, even the frozen heart!" Leah's voice resounded through the sky, and her staff gathered the power of everyone, turning it into a brilliant beam of light that penetrated the body of the Ice Demon King.

With an earth-shaking roar, the Ice Demon King's figure gradually dissipated, leaving only a pure land of ice and snow, as if even the severe cold was purified.

"We... have passed another level." Su Mo said breathlessly, his eyes showing both fatigue and relief.

Leah smiled as she walked towards him and held out her hand: "It is because of these challenges that our journey becomes more precious. Every victory makes us believe more firmly in the power of light."

Sebastian stood aside, staring into the distance: "The awakening of the Ice Lord may just be the beginning. In the future, there are more unknowns waiting for us."

The three of them stood side by side again, looking at each other, their determination and trust were self-evident. Along the way, they were not only partners, but also family, facing all challenges together.

"No matter what lies ahead, as long as we are together, there are no difficulties that cannot be overcome." Su Mo's words are concise and powerful, just like him, always able to give everyone strength at critical moments.

Leah laughed softly. Her smile contained fearlessness for the future and deep trust in her companions: "Then, let us continue to move forward and bring light to every dark corner until there is no more ice in the world."

Just as they were about to continue their journey, they were suddenly filled with exclamations and discussions all around. It turned out that a group of local villagers had gathered around them, their eyes full of awe and wonder.

"Look, it's them! The heroes who defeated the Ice Lord!" A young villager pointed at the three people, his eyes flashing with disbelief.

"It's incredible. I actually saw with my own eyes today all those legendary stories I've heard of!" An old man stroked his beard, his face full of emotion.

The children were even more excited, jumping around the warriors. A childish voice asked, "Big brothers and big sisters, did you really come from the stars?"

Sebastian smiled and bent down to look at the children at eye level: "We come from far away, but our goal is to make every place as bright as a star."

Leah patted the child's head gently and said softly: "Yes, light belongs to everyone. No matter where you are, you can be the light of your own world."

The villagers spontaneously provided the three with a warm shelter and food, and their gratitude was overwhelming. At dinner time, everyone sat around the campfire and shared their stories.

A villager brought a bowl of hot soup and handed it to Su Mo: "Drinking this will warm your heart. What you have done is more heartwarming than this fire."

Su Mo took it and thanked sincerely: "We will remember this warmth in our hearts. Please believe that as long as we are still here, the darkness will not last long."

It was late at night, when most of the villagers had fallen asleep, and the three warriors sat around the campfire, discussing their next plan.

Sebastian spoke first, his tone serious: "The 'beginning' mentioned by the Ice Lord just now gave me a bad feeling. We may be facing a greater challenge soon, so we must be prepared."

Leah nodded in agreement: "Indeed, if the awakening of the Ice Lord is just a prologue, then the next enemy may be even more difficult. We need to find more fragments of light to increase our strength."

Su Mo clenched his fists, his eyes burning with fighting spirit: "No matter what the road ahead is, I will not retreat. However, we cannot fight alone, we must unite more people to fight against the impending threat together."

As they were talking, a young villager came running over, panting: "Gentlemen, there is a strange phenomenon in the valley outside the village. It seems that a crack has appeared in the sky, and a strange light is coming out from it!"

The three of them looked at each other and stood up immediately. Sebastian patted the young villager on the shoulder and said, "Take us to see it."

When they arrived at the valley, they were all shocked by the sight before them: a huge portal appeared in the sky, and a strange energy gushed out from it. It was neither completely light nor completely dark, but an unknown force.

"What...is this?" Su Mo muttered to himself, his hand unconsciously clenching the sword.

Leah looked up, with mixed emotions in her eyes: "A new challenge, or perhaps an opportunity. We must figure out whether this force is a friend or an enemy."

Sebastian took a few steps forward, his voice firm: "No matter what, we can't wait here for answers. We must take the initiative to explore and find answers for our world and for all worlds."

Leah and Su Mo followed, and the three of them walked towards the unknown portal in the night. Their backs illuminated by the firelight appeared extremely determined and brave.

"Whatever it is, we are ready to face it, right?" Su Mo asked, more with affirmation.

"Never give up on the light until the last moment." Leah replied, her tone full of strength and determination.

Sebastian finally spoke, his voice steady and powerful: "Yes, no matter how dangerous the road ahead is, as long as we work together, there is nothing that cannot be overcome. Let us work together to uncover this unknown secret."

"Let's go, friends, and head towards the unknown!" Su Mo strode forward and was the first to step into the mysterious gate of light. His figure was quickly swallowed up by the strange light.

"Wait for us, Su Mo!" Leah followed closely behind, her magic jumping on her fingertips, as if it was a test of the unknown, or as if it was paving a bridge of light for the road ahead.

Sebastian was the last one to enter. He looked back at the village that had just given them warmth, and silently said in his heart: "I hope that our courage and persistence can protect such tranquility and peace."

The world inside the door seemed to be another dimension, with bizarre scenery constantly changing. They seemed to have traveled through the long river of time and space, and every blink of an eye was a whole new world. The three of them maintained a tight formation, alert to every slight change in their surroundings.

"Here, it feels like a mixture of dreams and reality," Leah sighed as she looked around.

"It's more like the other world in ancient legends, full of unknowns and dangers." Sebastian added, never letting go of the sword in his hand, ready to respond to any crisis that might arise.

Suddenly, a low and distant chanting sound came from not far away. It was a language they had never heard before, but it inexplicably made their hearts tremble. The three of them followed the sound and found a group of people in strange costumes holding a ceremony on a vast plain.

"Look, what are they summoning?" Su Mo lowered his voice and signaled everyone to hide and observe.

"No, this is not a summons, it's more like a request to keep us." Leah looked carefully and noticed the reluctance and despair in those people's eyes.

At this time, an old man who looked like the chief of the tribe noticed them. A hint of surprise appeared in his weather-beaten eyes. He then slowly walked forward and said in a voice mixed with an awkward common language: "Foreign travelers, you should not be here. This is our last fight against fate. The gate of reincarnation will soon close, and our world will disappear with it."

"Gate of Reincarnation? What's going on?" Su Mo took a step forward, his eyes full of confusion and concern.

The old man sighed, as if he had made a decision, and pointed to the gradually dimming light door: "This door is the only channel connecting our world with the outside world. Now that the energy is exhausted, the door will close, and we will disappear into the dust of history."

“Is there any way to stop this? We are willing to help!” Leah expressed their wishes firmly.

The old man showed a complicated expression, surprised but also somewhat relieved: "Legend has it that the messenger of light can rekindle the fire of reincarnation, but this requires extremely strong will and pure light. Are you sure you want to do this?"

"Since we are here, it is destiny. For this world, and for our world, we are willing to try everything possible." Sebastian's voice was loud and clear, leaving no room for doubt.

So, under the guidance of the old man, they participated in an unprecedented ceremony. The three of them poured their strength and faith into the Gate of Samsara. Along with the prayers and singing of the people around them, the gate began to shine with an unprecedented light. An ancient and sacred power awakened in this land.

Just when the light reached its peak and it seemed that everything would be solved, a gloomy voice sounded in the void: "Foolish mortal, how dare you hinder the wheel of fate. I am the gatekeeper of darkness, the true master of this gate of reincarnation."

As the voice fell, a dark hand stretched out from the void, trying to cover the newly revived light. Su Mo, Leah, and Sebastian stood out without hesitation, blocking the intersection of light and darkness.

"If you want to pass through us, ask the sword in your hand first!" Su Mo's sword flashed and pointed directly at the dark arm.

"The battle between light and darkness is never a simple confrontation of strength, but a victory of faith and hope." Leah's staff shone brightly, and circles of halos spread out, warming every soul with hope. (End of this chapter)