The contestant is too old, sister Zhou is crazy

"It seems that we have found the right place." Xu Mo said softly, his fingers lightly running across the complex textures, his eyes flashing with wisdom.

Xiao Jie looked around and found that several passers-by were watching them from afar, their faces full of curiosity and surprise. "Look, someone is coming!" He pointed to the distance, where several villagers in simple clothes were approaching cautiously, their eyes full of awe and speculation.

"Are you...elemental messengers?" A brave young man spoke first, his voice filled with nervousness and irrepressible curiosity.

Lin Hao smiled and nodded, and briefly introduced their purpose and experience. After hearing this, the villagers looked at each other in surprise and talked about it.

"It turns out to be the elemental messenger! The legendary hero appears before us!" an old man exclaimed. He quickly signaled to the villagers around him. Soon, more people came after hearing the news and formed a semicircle, their eyes full of admiration and hope.

"Do you want to enter that door? Legend has it that there are great dangers hidden inside, or there may be endless treasures." A young man who seemed knowledgeable reminded, his tone containing both warning and expectation.

"We know." Su Mei'er replied softly. The glowing flower in her hand became brighter in the afterglow of dusk, as if to soothe everyone's worries. "But for the sake of this world, we must do this."

During the conversation, the ancient stone door suddenly vibrated slightly, then slowly opened. A soft light overflowed from it, illuminating everyone's faces and bringing a hint of warmth and mystery.

The villagers were shocked and stepped back to make way for Lin Hao and his party. Under everyone's gaze, the four people stepped into the door and walked into an unknown world.

The space behind the door seemed to be independent of the world, with strange vegetation, flowing light and shadow, and floating stone roads forming a scene beyond imagination. They set foot on this road, and every step seemed extremely heavy, because they knew that the world's secrets might be hidden ahead, or it might be full of unpredictable dangers.

As they walked, Su Meier whispered, "The beauty here is breathtaking, but it also makes people feel a deep loneliness and solitude, as if something is sleeping in this silence."

"What is sleeping may be the power of the past, or it may be the revelation of the future." Xu Mo answered thoughtfully, his eyes never leaving every detail around him.

"I have a feeling that we are about to touch the core of the truth." Xiaojie rubbed his hands, his blood boiling, and was eager for the upcoming challenge.

Lin Hao stopped, looked around, and said to his companions: "No matter what happens, we must remain calm and united, just as we have always been. Our mission is to find the light and protect this continent."

As soon as the words fell, a melodious song floated from afar. The sound was pure and mysterious, and seemed to contain an ancient language and call. The four looked at each other, and the excitement in their hearts was beyond words. It was a call from ancient times and a new chapter in their adventure journey.

"Follow the singing, maybe that's our guide." Lin Hao led the way, and the four of them moved forward along the source of the sound, their hearts filled with anticipation and tension of the unknown.

And when they finally approached the source of the singing, the scene before them made all of them hold their breath - a huge crystal palace stood before them, the light coming from the palace seemed to be connected to the sea of ​​stars, and the singing came from the center of the palace.

"It seems that we have found it." Su Mei'er said softly, her hand tightly grasping the glowing flower, as if she could draw strength from it.

"Next, it's time to solve all the mysteries." Lin Hao took a firm step forward, and they stepped into the crystal palace together, ready to meet their destiny and challenges.

The interior of the palace was crystal clear, and every step echoed with a slight resonance, as if the palace itself was a huge instrument, playing the melody of the universe. As they went deeper, the singing became clearer, yet more ethereal, as if it had crossed the boundaries of time and space.

"This song... seems to be telling a story." Xiao Jie murmured to himself. He looked around the palace at the exquisitely carved murals. Each painting recorded an ancient story, and they were connected to each other, as if telling a grand epic.

"Indeed, every civilization has its own way of narration, and music and art are languages ​​that transcend time." Xu Mo nodded in agreement. His gaze rested on a statue holding a staff and with a solemn face. The statue's gaze seemed to penetrate thousands of years and look at them.

Just as they were immersed in the wonders around them, a gentle but powerful voice broke the silence: "Welcome, elemental messengers, your journey is truly admirable."

The four turned around and saw a mysterious figure in a robe and a jewel-studded crown walking slowly towards them. His face was kind, but his eyes were as deep as the abyss, as if he could see into people's hearts.

"Are you... the guardian of this place?" Su Mei'er asked softly. Her intuition told her that this mysterious person was no simple person.

"I am the guardian of this holy land, and the last one who remembers the meaning of these songs." The guardian replied with a smile, his voice carrying a hint of sadness. "Your arrival is the key to the prophecy and the turning point of this world."

"Prophecy? May I ask, what does this have to do with the outside world and the spreading shadows?" Lin Hao took a step forward with a determined look in his eyes.

The guardian nodded slightly and pointed to a huge crystal in the center of the palace: "That song is the key to awakening the dormant power. The ancient energy sealed in this crystal is enough to resist any darkness, but it requires the joint awakening of the four elemental messengers."

Hearing this, the four people's expressions became serious. Xiaojie couldn't wait to ask: "Then, how can we awaken this power?"

The guardian turned around and faced the center of the palace: "That requires the sound of each of your hearts to resonate with the elements in this palace. When your wills come together as one, true power will emerge."

Following the guidance of the guardian, Lin Hao, Su Mei'er, Xu Mo and Xiao Jie stood at the positions representing their respective elements in the palace: fire, water, wind and earth. They closed their eyes, calmed their minds, and tried to establish connections with the elements around them.

The space around them began to tremble, and as their inner songs slowly flowed, the surface of the crystal gradually began to glow. Four colors of light intertwined together to form a gorgeous rainbow bridge, connecting the crystal with the starry sky above.

"Did you see it? That's the light of hope." The guardian said softly, his voice full of relief, "You have proved that the light has never left, it's just waiting to be awakened."

Just as the light reached its climax, an unprecedentedly powerful force was released from the crystal, instantly filling the entire palace and the bodies of the four elemental messengers. They opened their eyes, and a completely different light flashed in their eyes.

"We did it..." Su Mei'er exclaimed, her fingers gently touching the light around her, as if she was touching the future.

"But this is just the beginning. We still need to bring this power back to the real world to fight against those shadows." Lin Hao clenched the sword in his hand, his voice full of firmness and determination.

The guardian smiled and nodded: "Go, elemental messengers. Remember, true power lies not only in fighting against darkness, but also in protecting light and the hopes and dreams in people's hearts."

As they bid farewell to the guardians and walked out of the magnificent crystal palace step by step, the light in the sky seemed to become brighter, as if guiding them home and also foreshadowing the upcoming decisive battle.

"There will definitely be many difficulties waiting for us on the way back." Xiaojie tightened the bag on his back, but there was no fear in his tone, "But this time, we are no longer ignorant. We have each other and the strength given to us by this world."

"Yes, no matter how difficult the road ahead is, as long as we work hand in hand, there will be no difficulties that cannot be overcome." Su Mei'er added, the glowing flower in her hand became even more brilliant and dazzling under her belief.

"Well, friends, it's time to let this world witness the true power of elements." Xu Mo's words were full of confidence and expectation, and his eyes were shining with the light of exploring the unknown.

The four elemental messengers walked side by side, heading towards the unknown but hopeful tomorrow. They knew that their legend had just begun.

Just as they were about to leave, a sudden strong wind swept in, and the air around them seemed to freeze. Then, an old and solemn voice echoed in their ears: "Elemental Messengers, the real test begins now."

Lin Hao and the other three turned around suddenly, and saw a hazy light and shadow emerging next to the guardian. In the light and shadow, the image of an old man wearing ancient armor gradually emerged. He held a shining sword in his hand, and his eyes revealed the vicissitudes of life and endless wisdom.

"You are..." Before Lin Hao finished speaking, the image of the old man had disappeared, leaving only the voice echoing in the palace: "Remember, although the power of elements is strong, the greatest power comes from the persistence and belief in your heart. Your journey will encounter unprecedented challenges. Only an unyielding will and mutual trust can lead you forward."

"Challenge? What exactly is it?" Xiao Jie's face showed excitement and a little nervousness.

"Everything is determined by fate, but you will not be alone." The guardian explained. He pointed outside the door and saw that the villagers who had gathered originally had gathered into a long team. Everyone was holding a simple weapon with a firm expression, as if they were ready to go to the battlefield with the elemental messenger.

"We are willing to follow the Elemental Messenger to protect our home!" The young man who first spoke to them now stood at the front of the team and announced loudly, his voice full of determination.

Lin Hao and the others looked at each other, with a touch of emotion in their eyes. Su Meier said softly: "It seems that we are not only fighting for ourselves, but also for those who believe in light and desire peace."

"Then, let us shoulder this trust and meet the challenge together!" Xu Mo's tone revealed a strong sense of mission. He looked at the guardian and asked, "Excuse me, how should we start?"

The guardian slowly walked towards the alcove of the palace and gently touched a wall with intricate carvings. The wall slowly moved away, revealing a stone platform covered with strange runes. "This is an ancient teleportation array that can send you directly to the core of the dark forces. But remember, once it is activated, success or failure depends on you alone."

Looking at the teleportation array emitting dim light, the four exchanged firm glances and nodded at the same time. "Then it's settled. We will bring back light, for this world and for all those who support us."

Under the gaze of the crowd, the four people stepped onto the stone platform. The light was brighter and a strong suction force enveloped them. Then, their figures disappeared in the light, leaving only the gradually fading halo and the guardian's deep blessing: "May the power of the elements be with you. When you return, the world will be changed because of you."

The villagers looked at the disappearing elemental messenger. Although they felt uneasy, they were more expectant and trusting. The old man sighed again: "What amazing young people! They may really be able to change our destiny."

At the moment when the elemental messengers disappeared, a deep voice sounded in the darkness outside the village, like the sneer of a night owl on a dead branch: "Elemental messengers... Humph, no matter how strong the power is, it is just an insignificant spark in front of absolute darkness."

The surrounding black fog was swirling, and several figures were looming. The evil thoughts emanating from them made people shudder. One of them, wearing a black cloak, his face hidden in the shadows, slowly spoke: "However, such sparks make me look forward to it even more. After all, extinguishing the light of hope with one's own hands is the most enjoyable game."

"Your Excellency is right." The charming woman at the side smiled contemptuously, her red lips slightly parted, "Let those foolish mortals and so-called heroes see what the abyss of despair is."

"We don't need to do it ourselves," another cold voice joined in. It was a tall man holding a pair of chains that flashed ominously. "The minions of darkness are already ready to move. They will clear the obstacles for us."

"Good." The man in the black cloak nodded with satisfaction. "Then, let the game begin. Elemental Messenger, I will be waiting for you at the end to see whether your light is superior or my darkness lasts forever."

The conversation in the darkness ended, and those figures disappeared quietly like smoke in the night wind. In the village, although the people were unaware of the coming storm, their eyes showed more determination and courage.

A few days later, the elemental messengers appeared in a desolate land, surrounded by land eroded by darkness, with no living creatures left and a dead silence. Facing the scene before him, Xiaojie couldn't help but clench his fists, anger and grief intertwined: "Is this... the power of darkness?" (End of this chapter)