Soul travels through the world of immortality

Following the old man's guidance, Li Mingyang and Xiaolong embarked on a journey full of unknowns and dangers.

It was a long and arduous journey. They passed through dense forests where the trees were tall and leafy, and the sunlight could only shine faintly through the gaps, giving people a mysterious and depressing feeling; they also climbed over steep mountains that were towering into the clouds and shrouded in mist, making people feel as if they were in a fairyland.

However, behind these beautiful views lie endless dangers, for here there are ferocious monsters everywhere, lurking in the dark, ready to attack unsuspecting travelers at any time.

In addition, there are various traps waiting for them, and if they are not careful, they will fall into them and cannot extricate themselves.

But with strong will and trust in each other, they overcame the difficulties one by one.

As the destination gets closer, the legend about the source of light becomes clearer.

It is said that the source of light possesses powerful power that can dispel darkness and bring hope and vitality.

This legend made Li Mingyang and Xiaolong look forward to the upcoming adventure.

Finally, they arrived at an ancient village.

The village is surrounded by green mountains and has green water flowing through it, making it look like a paradise.

The villagers welcomed the two travelers warmly and provided them with food and shelter.

There is a huge bonfire in the village. At night, people sit around the bonfire and share their stories.

One night, an old storyteller came to the campfire.

He was wearing a tattered robe, his face was kind but showed traces of time.

The storyteller's voice was low and magnetic, and he began to tell Li Mingyang and Xiaolong the story about the source of light.

"A long, long time ago, the world fell into darkness, all things withered, and life was in danger. At this time, a hero appeared. He was called the Lightbringer. After going through untold hardships, the Lightbringer finally found the source of light and brought it back to the world. From then on, the world regained its vitality and light shone on the earth again."

The storyteller's words aroused everyone's curiosity, and people fell into deep thought.

Li Mingyang and Xiaolong looked at each other, their hearts filled with expectations and determination for the future.

They know that the road ahead is still difficult and dangerous, but as long as they persevere, they will be able to find the source of light and complete their mission.

The storyteller continued to tell his story, with a hint of mystery in his voice.

"Legend has it that when the world was first created, the gods created all things in the world and endowed the earth with vitality and vigor. With their incomparable wisdom and divine power, they shaped mountains, rivers, plants, flowers, fruits and all kinds of creatures, making the world full of beauty and mystery. However, as time went on, the power of darkness gradually eroded the land, threatening the balance and tranquility of the world. In order to fight against this evil force, the gods worked together to forge a gem containing endless light - the Crystal of Light. This gem is as dazzling as the sun, emitting a warm and powerful light. It can not only dispel darkness and purify evil, but also has magical healing powers, which can heal all pains and inject new vitality into life. As long as the Crystal of Light exists, people can feel the power of hope and rebirth."

"So, what happened to the Crystal of Light?" Li Mingyang asked curiously, his eyes sparkling with excitement. He had developed a strong interest in this legendary story and couldn't wait to know what would happen next.

“It is said that after a thrilling war, the Crystal of Light was accidentally lost and its whereabouts are unknown. The gods were worried that this precious gem would fall into the hands of people with ulterior motives and bring greater disasters to the world, so they decided to hide it. After careful consideration, they finally chose a high tower at the end of the world as the hiding place, and set up layers of mechanisms and puzzles in the tower to ensure that only people with courage, wisdom and kindness can find and solve these mysteries.”

"Since then, this tower has been called the 'Tower of Light' by the world, and those who can find and solve the mystery in the tower will be recognized by the Crystal of Light and become a true messenger of light."

"It sounds really not easy!" Xiaolong sighed with emotion, his eyes revealing a trace of admiration and determination, "But no matter what, we must try and not give up easily."

Li Mingyang also nodded, expressing his agreement: "Yes, in order to save the creature controlled by darkness, we must find the Crystal of Light. Only in this way can the world regain light and peace."

Hearing their firm answer, the storyteller's expression became serious, and he said solemnly: "Two young men, the Tower of Light is not an easy place to climb. Many brave adventurers have tried to find it, but few have been able to return successfully. If you really want to complete this difficult task, you must be fully prepared and keep your heart pure and kind."

Xiaolong and Li Mingyang looked at each other, and then assured the storyteller together: "We will definitely be prepared, please rest assured."

Xiaolong then asked: "Excuse me, old man, do you know the exact location of the Tower of Light?"

The storyteller shook his head with a hint of apology on his face: "I don't know the exact location, but I can give you some clues." After that, he took out a yellowed map from his arms and carefully handed it to Li Mingyang.

Li Mingyang took the map and carefully observed the marks and lines on it. Hope surged in his heart. He thanked the storyteller gratefully: "Thank you, old man. This map will be an important guide for us to find the Tower of Light."

After receiving the map, Li Mingyang couldn't wait to unfold it and began to study it carefully. There were some strange symbols and lines drawn on the map, which seemed to hide endless secrets that he needed to interpret one by one. In addition, there were some vague instructions that made him feel excited and confused. Although the information provided by this map was incomplete, it was a treasure for them at this time and became the only clue for them to continue moving forward.

Li Mingyang raised his head with a determined light in his eyes. He said to the old man, "Thank you, old man. Without your help, we might never find the location of the Tower of Light. Now with this map, we have a greater hope of completing our mission." His voice was full of gratitude, and he secretly made up his mind to live up to the old man's expectations.

The storyteller smiled and replied, "You're welcome, young man. I'm just doing my best to help you. I wish you a safe journey, and hope you can find the Tower of Light as soon as possible and achieve your goals." His eyes revealed his trust and blessings for Li Mingyang and Xiaolong.

With the villagers' warm and sincere blessings, Li Mingyang and Xiaolong set out on their journey again. Carrying their bags and the villagers' expectations and blessings, they walked firmly towards the Tower of Light. The sun shone on them, illuminating the road ahead, as if foreshadowing that they were about to face new challenges and opportunities.

Li Mingyang and Xiaolong followed the clues on the map, overcame all obstacles and finally arrived at a mysterious swamp area.

There is thick fog here, and it is so quiet that only the chirping of insects and birds can be heard. It seems that even time has slowed down here.

It is clearly marked on the map that if you cross this swamp, you will see the clue leading to the Tower of Light.

Just as the two were moving forward cautiously in the mud, suddenly, a powerful breath came from the depths of the swamp, causing the air to solidify instantly.

Li Mingyang gripped the hilt of the sword vigilantly, while Xiaolong looked around cautiously, ready to deal with any possible crisis at any time.

At this moment, a figure slowly walked out of the fog. It was an old man wearing a simple long robe. The aura emanating from his body made Li Mingyang feel an unprecedented sense of oppression.

The old man had a smile on his face and a gentle look in his eyes, and he didn't seem to have any hostility.

"My two friends, why have you invaded this place?" The old man's voice was like a spring breeze, making people feel at ease.

"We lost our way while looking for the Tower of Light. No offense meant." Li Mingyang answered respectfully, with a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

He knew that the mysterious old man in front of him must have an extraordinary origin, but the most important thing now was to find the Tower of Light.

"Oh? Looking for the Tower of Light?" The old man nodded, a meaningful smile on his face, as if he had already anticipated their purpose.

"In that case, I am willing to lend you a helping hand. However, before that, I want to see your strength."

As soon as he finished speaking, the old man waved his hand, and several wooden stakes suddenly rose from the swamp. They rotated at a very fast speed, forming a small trial field. Obviously, this was a test for Li Mingyang and Xiaolong.

Faced with the sudden changes, Li Mingyang did not panic. He knew very well that only by passing this test could he get the old man's help.

So he quickly adjusted his breathing and entered combat mode, the long sword in his hand flashing with cold light.

The little dragon also felt the tense atmosphere. It stared at the wooden stakes, took a defensive posture, and was ready to support its master at any time.

"Come on, let me see your determination and courage." The old man encouraged, with expectation in his eyes.

Li Mingyang took a deep breath, exerted force with his feet, and rushed towards the rotating wooden stake like lightning.

He swung the long sword in his hand, and the sword shadow enveloped the wooden stakes like a gust of wind and rain. Every sword strike carried a sharp sword energy, trying to cut through the wooden stakes.

However, the wooden stake was spinning extremely fast, like a whirlwind, and was extremely strong, easily blocking his attack, leaving only shallow sword marks.

But Li Mingyang was not discouraged. His eyes were determined and the long sword in his hand danced like a snake. He constantly changed his sword skills, looking for the flaws in the wooden stake.

The little dragon on the side was always paying attention to the situation. It had sharp eyes, and once it found Li Mingyang in danger, it would rush forward without hesitation and rescue him with its hard dragon scales and sharp claws.

The man and the dragon worked in perfect harmony, and gradually they began to adapt to the attack rhythm of the wooden stakes and became more and more adept at it.

Li Mingyang poured all his strength into every sword strike. The sword light flashed, wood chips flew, and his figure was like a ghost as he engaged in a fierce confrontation with the wooden stake.

At the same time, the little dragon flexibly shuttled between them, sometimes hovering above the wooden stakes, sometimes attacking from below, using its own advantages to interfere with the trajectory of the wooden stakes.

Suddenly, Li Mingyang and Xiaolong looked at each other. They seemed to have a tacit understanding and decided to use courtesy before force.

Li Mingyang stopped what he was doing, bowed and said to the people around him: "Senior, we two are here to find the Tower of Light, and we have no intention of offending you. What do you mean by this?"

The old man nodded slightly, with a hint of admiration in his eyes: "You are very courageous to come here, but this is not a place you can come and go at will."

Li Mingyang's heart tightened, and he quickly asked, "Excuse me, senior, why can't I enter?"

The old man smiled without saying a word, just waved his hand gently, and the fog around him dissipated instantly, revealing a beautiful scene.

I saw a huge lake in front of me. The water was crystal clear and there was a strange light flashing at the bottom of the lake, just like a fairyland.

Li Mingyang and Xiaolong were attracted by the beautiful scenery before them and couldn't help but marvel at the magic of nature.

However, the old man's next words made them feel anxious again: "There are endless dangers hidden in this lake. If you are not careful, you will be buried in it."

Li Mingyang and Xiaolong looked at each other and groaned inwardly.

They knew the road ahead was difficult, but in order to find the Tower of Light, they had to move forward courageously.