The Immortal Emperor Reborn: Accompanying My Child on the Extraordinary Journey

Chapter 88: Witness of Friendship

The ground beneath his feet suddenly trembled, as if some ancient power was awakening. He swayed, then quickly regained his composure, his gaze sharp as he gazed deep into the ruins.

“This is…” Yun Che was filled with doubt and uncertainty, and an ominous premonition quietly arose.

At this moment, a dazzling light suddenly erupted from the depths of the ruins, like the rising sun, instantly shattering the thick darkness and illuminating the entire sky as bright as day. The light held an ancient and mysterious aura that filled people with awe.

"What happened?" Yun Che muttered to himself, his eyes filled with both curiosity and vigilance. He knew very well that within these ruins, any unusual phenomenon could potentially conceal unknown dangers.

Just as he was about to delve deeper, he suddenly heard hurried footsteps behind him. Yun Che turned around and saw several of his companions rushing over, their faces filled with worry and anxiety.

"Yun Che, are you okay?" The leading companion, a young man in tight clothes named Lin Yi, asked anxiously.

Yun Che shook his head slightly, indicating that he was fine, and then asked, "Why are you here too? Didn't I tell you to wait here?"

Lin Yi laughed bitterly and said, "How can we be at ease if you go deep into the ruins alone? Besides, we are a team. How can we let you take risks alone?"

Yun Che felt a surge of warmth in his heart upon hearing this. He patted Lin Yi's shoulder and said with a smile, "Don't worry, I'll be careful. However, it seems that something quite unexpected has happened in the ruins."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded and looked towards the bright light again.

"What should we do?" a female team member named Su Wan asked with a trembling voice. Although she was brave, she couldn't help but feel a little panicked when faced with this sudden vision.

Yun Che pondered for a moment, then said with a determined look, "Now that we've come this far, we can't give up halfway. Let's be careful and go see where that light is coming from."

Everyone nodded in agreement upon hearing this. They looked at each other, their eyes gleaming with determination.

Led by Yun Che, the group cautiously headed deeper into the ruins. Along the way, they encountered many traps and mechanisms, but with the team's tacit understanding and wisdom, they were able to resolve them one by one.

Finally, they reached the source of the light. It was an ancient altar, intricately carved with runes and emitting a faint fluorescent glow. In the center of the altar, a brilliant pearl hovered, emitting the dazzling light.

“This is…” Yun Che stared at the bright pearl, an inexplicable throbbing welling up in his heart.

"This is the legendary 'Heart of Light'!" Lin Yi suddenly exclaimed, his face full of shock.

"Heart of Light?" Yun Che looked at Lin Yi in confusion.

Lin Yi took a deep breath and explained, "The Heart of Light is a legendary treasure that can heal all wounds and dispel all darkness. I never expected it to appear here."

Yun Che's heart skipped a beat when he heard this. He thought of his injured companion. If he could obtain the Heart of Light, his companion would be saved.

Just as he was about to step forward to take the pearl, a cold voice suddenly rang out in his ears: "Hmph, the Heart of Light, how can you ants like you get your hands on it?"

Yun Che's expression changed, and he quickly turned around to see a man in a black robe who had appeared behind them. The man had a sinister expression, and his eyes gleamed with greed.

“Who are you?” Yun Che looked at the black-robed man coldly, his tone carrying a hint of caution.

The black-robed man chuckled and said, "It doesn't matter who I am. What matters is that I want this Heart of Light."

Before he finished speaking, the black-robed man flashed and lunged towards the altar. Seeing this, Yun Che immediately used his skills to block him.

“If you want to snatch the Heart of Light, you’ll have to get past me first!” Yun Che roared angrily, his fist whirling like a dragon as he charged towards the black-robed man.

The black-robed man snorted coldly and waved his hands. Suddenly, a powerful dark force surged out of his body, colliding with Yun Che's fist wind, making a deafening roar.

For a moment, the two men exchanged blows, fists whistling, and the battle was extremely fierce. Lin Yi and others stood guard cautiously on the side, guarding against any sudden attack from the black-robed man's accomplices.

However, to their surprise, the black-robed man seemed to have no accomplices, but came alone to snatch the Heart of Light. This relieved their pressure a lot, but also made them more vigilant.

After all, the identity of the man in black robe is definitely not simple, as he was able to break in here alone and possess such powerful strength.

During the battle, Yun Che gradually discovered that although the black-robed man's dark power was powerful, it had obvious flaws. With a thought, he immediately adjusted his tactics and focused on attacking this flaw.

Sure enough, after a while, the black-robed man began to show signs of fatigue. Yun Che seized the opportunity and suddenly punched him in the chest, knocking him back and landing heavily on the ground.

"Cough... cough..." The man in black robe lay on the ground, coughing violently, his eyes full of resentment.

Yun Che didn't give him a chance to breathe. He stepped forward, stepped on him, and said coldly, "Tell me, who are you? Why are you here?"

The black-robed man struggled to raise his head, a sneer curled up at the corner of his mouth. He said, "Humph, even if you get the Heart of Light, what does it matter? Sooner or later, darkness will devour everything!"

Before he finished speaking, the black-robed man suddenly trembled all over, and then his body began to dissipate, turning into wisps of black smoke and dissipating into the air.

Upon seeing this, Yun Che and the others looked at each other, their hearts filled with confusion.

"This..." Lin Yi scratched his head and said, "Who is he? Why did he suddenly disappear?"

Yun Che shook his head and said, "I don't know. However, his appearance is definitely related to the incident in the ruins. We should first take the Heart of Light and rescue our injured companions."

Everyone nodded in agreement upon hearing this. They came to the altar and carefully removed the brilliant Heart of Light.

As the Heart of Light entered their hands, a warm and gentle power immediately surged into their bodies, making them feel extremely comfortable. Yun Che's heart moved, and he immediately placed the Heart of Light close to the forehead of his injured companion.

There was a flash of light, and the companion's face immediately turned rosy. He, who was originally unconscious, slowly opened his eyes.

"Where... where am I?" The companion looked around in confusion, his voice sounding a little weak.

“You’re fine!” Yun Che excitedly held his hand and said, “Thanks to the Heart of Light, you’re fine now.”

Upon hearing this, the companion smiled in surprise and said, "Thank you... Thank you for saving me."

Yun Che and the others smiled at each other, their hearts filled with joy and pride. They knew that their successful rescue of their companions was inseparable from everyone's hard work and dedication.

At this moment, a sudden roar erupted from the depths of the ruins, as if something gigantic was awakening. Yun Che and the others were startled and immediately looked around vigilantly.

"No! We have to leave here quickly!" Lin Yi said with a serious expression.

Everyone nodded upon hearing this. They carefully put away their Hearts of Light and quickly rushed towards the exit of the ruins.

Along the way, they encountered many obstacles, but with the team's tacit understanding and wisdom, they overcame them one by one. Finally, they successfully escaped from the ruins just before they collapsed.

Standing outside the ruins, Yun Che and the others gazed at the crumbling ruins, their hearts filled with emotion and gratitude. They knew that although this expedition was filled with dangers and challenges, it also allowed them to gain precious friendships and growth.

“We succeeded!” Yun Che excitedly waved his fist, his voice choked with sobs.

Hearing this, everyone nodded, tears glistening in their eyes. They hugged each other, feeling the warmth and strength in each other.

“Thank you… Thank you for always being by my side.” Yun Che looked at his companions affectionately, his voice trembling slightly.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yi and the others patted him on the shoulders and said with a smile, "We are brothers and partners. This is what we should do."

Yun Che smiled and nodded, his heart filled with emotion and pride. He knew that he had a group of the most sincere friends, a precious treasure he had exchanged his life for.

In the days that followed, Yun Che and his companions continued their adventure. They crossed countless mountains and rivers, and experienced countless hardships and dangers. But no matter what difficulties and challenges they encountered, they always united and faced them together.

Their friendship grew deeper and stronger with each passing day. They supported and encouraged each other, and walked through countless ups and downs together.

And that bright heart also became the witness of their friendship. Whenever they encountered danger and difficulties, as long as they remembered that bright light and the promise they had made to each other, they would be able to face everything bravely.

During an expedition, Yun Che and his companions came to a vast grassland. On the grassland, herds of cattle and sheep were leisurely grazing, and the sky in the distance was as blue as a clear sky. Everything seemed so peaceful and beautiful.

However, this tranquility didn't last long. Suddenly, a powerful roar shattered the tranquility of the grassland. Then, ferocious beasts swarmed from all directions, pouncing on them.

"Oh no! It's a group of monsters!" Lin Yi's face changed drastically and he immediately reminded.

Yun Che and the others were startled upon hearing this, but quickly calmed down. They exchanged glances before quickly dispersing, each seeking a suitable fighting position.

The battle was about to break out. Yun Che and his companions, relying on their superb martial arts and tacit cooperation, engaged in a fierce battle with the monsters. They sometimes charged into battle, sometimes engaged in guerrilla warfare, and the battle was extremely fierce.

Yun Che led the charge, brandishing his longsword. The sword shone like a dragon, and wherever he passed, monsters fell one after another. His figure moved freely among the monsters, like a god of war.

However, just as they were about to destroy the group of monsters, a gigantic monster suddenly rushed over from a distance. The monster was massive, emitting a strong smell of blood and a violent aura. Its eyes were as blazing as flames as it stared intently at Yun Che and the others.

"This is... the Demon King!" Lin Yi exclaimed, his face full of shock.

Yun Che and the others felt a pang of anxiety upon hearing this. They knew that the Demon King's strength was far beyond that of ordinary demon beasts, and if they weren't careful, they would likely be completely wiped out.

But Yun Che didn't retreat. He took a deep breath, calmed his mind, and then rushed towards the Demon King. His speed was extremely fast, like a flash of lightning, and he arrived in front of the Demon King in an instant.

"Hah!" Yun Che shouted angrily, swinging his sword.