The contestant is too old, sister Zhou is crazy

Chapter 839 V-Type

At this time, Carlos took out a tattered adventure journal from somewhere, blew away the dust on the cover, and said with a smile: "Maybe one day, we will embark on a journey again to explore those unsolved mysteries and record more stories about courage and friendship. However, that will be another legend."

As the words fell, the crowd burst into even louder applause, not only celebrating the victory, but also expressing their infinite expectations for the future.

In this warm and hopeful atmosphere, the sun gradually sank to the west, dyeing the earth with a layer of gold. Xu Mo and his party said goodbye to the villagers and set off on their return journey. They knew that although the present moment was a brief tranquility, as warriors guarding the light, their mission would never end.

Just as everyone was immersed in the joy of victory and the vision of the future, a burst of urgent alarms suddenly came from the edge of the village, breaking this rare tranquility. The villagers' faces suddenly changed, and the feeling of uneasiness quickly spread.

"What's going on?" Alan gripped the hilt of the sword vigilantly and looked around.

The village chief hurried over, his face solemn: "Abnormal magical fluctuations were discovered in the northern forest. It seems that a new evil force is stirring."

Xu Mo frowned, and a bad feeling rose in his heart: "Let's go and take a look, and get ready to leave immediately."

The group quickly assembled, carrying the newly acquired holy artifacts and maps, rode on the horses that had been prepared, and galloped towards the northern forest. As they got closer, the magic in the air became more chaotic, and the surrounding scenery became oppressive and distorted.

"This feeling... is even more powerful than the previous dark cult." Su Mei'er frowned, light flowing in her hands, ready to cast a spell at any time.

After passing through the last patch of thick fog, the sight before them shocked everyone: the once lush forest had now turned pitch black, with trees twisted, as if their life forms had been forcibly tampered with by some evil force, and monsters of various shapes were wandering in the woods, their eyes burning with greed and hatred for all living things.

"It seems that a new threat has emerged." Carlos said in a deep voice, and his hunting knife was unsheathed with a flash of cold light.

"Let's act separately to reduce innocent casualties and try to find the source of this power as soon as possible." Xu Mo gave the order decisively, and everyone immediately dispersed and each went to face the oncoming group of monsters.

The battle unfolded quickly. Alan's sword danced like the wind, and every ray of sword light accurately pierced the heart of the monster; Su Mei'er alternated between healing magic and attack spells, both protecting her companions and inflicting heavy damage on the enemy; Carlos' hunting knife was like the scythe of the god of death, reaping evil lives; and the holy sword in Xu Mo's hand was invincible. Every swing was accompanied by a burst of holy light, purifying the darkness.

"We must find and destroy the source of this evil, otherwise it will spread like a plague." Xu Mo conveyed instructions to everyone through the intercom stone, his voice revealing unquestionable firmness.

As the battle deepened, they found an ancient altar covered in shadows, which was the center of the monsters. On the altar, a mysterious figure in strange robes was performing some kind of ritual. He was surrounded by circles of black air, obviously summoning a more powerful existence.

"Stop!" Xu Mo shouted, pointing the holy sword at the opponent.

The mysterious figure slowly turned around and revealed a pale and strange smile: "Oh? Warriors of light, you have come at the right time. I am an apostle of the Shadow Council, and you will become the sacrifice for the arrival of a new era."

As soon as he finished speaking, the dark energy surging on the altar surged, and a huge monster broke out of the ground with a deafening roar. Its body covered the sky and the sun, and its eyes burned with flames that could devour everything.

"This is the enemy we are going to face today. Are you ready?" Xu Mo's eyes swept over every teammate, and everyone responded with a firm look.

After a fierce battle, Xu Mo found the key weakness to defeat the monster. Through the holy light guided by the holy sword, he accurately detonated it, and the huge body collapsed and turned into nothing.

The mysterious apostle saw this and a flash of horror flashed across his face, but he quickly regained his sneer: "Do you think this is the end? The power of the Shadow Council is beyond your imagination."

Just as he tried to summon the monster again, Xu Mo quickly approached and swung the holy sword, interrupting his spell. Bathed in the light of justice, the apostle gradually dissipated, and the evil ritual also collapsed.

The battle was over, but there was still a hint of uneasiness in the air. Xu Mo knew that this was just the beginning, and the shadow of the Shadow Council still loomed over this continent.

"This time, we only won a small battle, and the real war is still to come." Xu Mo looked into the distance, his tone filled with both worry and determination.

"No matter how many difficulties there are, as long as we unite as one, there will be no challenges that cannot be overcome." Alan patted Xu Mo on the shoulder. There is no need for much words between brothers. Supporting each other is the best encouragement.

Su Mei'er and Carlos also gathered around, and the four of them met eyes. Their indestructible faith and determination were enough to illuminate any darkness.

In the afterglow of the setting sun, they set out on the road back to the village. The villagers passing by along the way looked at them with admiration, and their conversation was full of gratitude and awe.

"Look, there are our guardians, they protect us once again."

"I wish I had half the courage they have."

The children chased around the team, imitating their heroic postures, with sparks of dreams flashing in their eyes.

"When I grow up, I want to be a hero like Brother Xu Mo!"

"Me too! I will use magic to protect everyone, just like Sister Su Mei'er!"

In the village square, villagers gathered spontaneously and held a small welcoming ceremony for their return. The village chief stepped forward, shook Xu Mo's hand, and said in a trembling but powerful voice: "You are our pride, thank you for bringing us peace again."

Xu Mo looked around, feeling the heartfelt gratitude, and said softly: "Village Chief, it is the joint efforts of everyone that have won today's peace, and we are just a part of it. Now, we need to be more fully prepared, because the Shadow Council will never give up."

At this moment, a familiar figure walked through the crowd. It was a young man who had talked about his heroic dreams in the tavern. He held a crumpled letter tightly in his hand, and said excitedly, "Master Xu Mo, this is the news I just received. It is a letter for help from other villages. They have also been invaded by similar monsters and asked for our help."

The crowd fell silent, and then a firm voice rang out: "No matter when or where, we should not let the darkness spread. Now that we know about it, we must lend a helping hand."

That was Alan, his eyes burning with an unyielding fighting spirit, infecting everyone present. There were whispers of approval from the villagers, and the voices of support gathered into a force that could not be ignored.

"Yes, no one should be left alone to face the darkness."

"We are willing to provide supplies to support your journey."

Su Mei'er gently stroked her chest, a warm glow flowing through her fingertips: "We will also teach you basic self-defense magic to enhance everyone's self-protection ability."

Carlos took out the worn adventure journal from his backpack, turned to a blank page, and lightly touched the paper with the tip of his pen: "This time, let us write a new chapter together and record more stories about courage, unity and light."

As night fell, Xu Mo stood in front of the crowd under the light of the bonfire. His voice was firm and powerful: "Early tomorrow morning, we will set out to help other villages. This is not a simple journey, but an exploration of the unknown, a challenge to one's own limits, and a practice of faith in light."

"No matter how difficult the road ahead is, as long as the light in our hearts is not extinguished, darkness will never prevail." His words were loud and clear, like the first ray of sunshine in the morning, dispelling the coldness of the night.

Around the campfire, everyone was talking in low voices, making plans, and sharing hopes. On the distant hills, a few unknown lights were looming, as if silently watching this scene, foreshadowing the coming of new challenges.

Just as the conversation faded and people were preparing to take a break, a child quietly approached Xu Mo, looked up, and his eyes were full of innocent curiosity: "Xu Mo, where will you go when all this is over?"

Xu Mo squatted down, smiling with a hint of subtle sadness: "Perhaps, I will continue to travel, looking for and eliminating the darkness hidden in various parts of the world. But more importantly, I want to inspire the light in more people's hearts and let them know that everyone can be the hero in their own story."

The child nodded, not quite understanding, his eyes sparkling with longing for the future. Behind him were more young faces listening to this conversation, their eyes also ignited with fighting spirit and hope.

"Good night, little friend." Xu Mo patted the child's head and met Su Mei'er's eyes when he stood up. Her eyes were full of understanding and resonance, as if saying: No matter where you go, we are with you.

"Xu Mo, remember to take this with you." Carlos handed over an exquisite map marking tool, "New places, new stories, must be recorded well."

"Thank you." Xu Mo took it, his eyes sparkling with gratitude for his partner. The warmth of this moment made him more determined to move forward.

The conversation around the campfire gradually died down, and everyone went back to their tents to rest, leaving only a few flickering flames to compete with the night. In this silence, Allen quietly came to Xu Mo, and the two sat down side by side.

"What are you thinking about?" Alan's voice broke the silence.

Xu Mo looked at the starry sky in the distance and said softly, "I'm wondering how our story will be remembered in the end."

"It will be passed down as a legend," Allen said confidently, "not because of our strength, but because we choose to light up the darkness and give people hope."

"That's true." Xu Mo smiled with relief, "However, I hope that people in the future can learn courage and solidarity from our story, and never give up even in the darkest moments."

"Of course." Allen patted Xu Mo on the back, "We are living examples."

Just as the two were immersed in a deep conversation, a gust of wind blew by, bringing a whisper, as if it was the whisper of nature, or a precursor to a battlefield in the distance. Xu Mo and Allen smiled at each other, and that smile showed both fearlessness of unknown challenges and cherishment of the deep friendship between companions.

"No matter what the future holds, as long as we are together, there are no difficulties that cannot be overcome." Alan's words seemed to be a silent vow for the upcoming journey.

"That's right." Xu Mo stood up and looked into the distance. "Now, let's take a good rest and accumulate strength for tomorrow's journey. The road to light will lead to our destination, no matter how far it is."

As the night deepened, the starlight and the firelight intertwined, planting the seeds of hope in everyone's heart. On the hill not far away, the faint light was still flickering, as if silently witnessing all this, and also reminding everyone that new challenges and adventures were about to begin.

"Tomorrow, we will embark on another journey." Su Mei'er whispered at the entrance of the tent, her tone full of curiosity and expectation for the future.

"Yes, tomorrow." Carlos closed the journal, his eyes gleaming with the light of an adventurer. "Who can predict what kind of legend we will write?"

Under the cover of night, although the four people have their own concerns, they all know that as long as they unite as one, nothing is impossible. And this belief, like the light they guard, illuminates the unknown road ahead and brings a glimmer of hope to countless people in the dark.

As the night deepened, the campfire slowly went out, and the entire camp returned to silence. But beneath this silence, an unstoppable force was accumulating, ready to meet the coming storms and challenges.

"No matter what the road ahead holds," Xu Mo silently said in his heart, looking up at the starry sky, "as long as we hold on to light, the darkness will eventually retreat."

The next morning, when the first ray of sunlight penetrated the mist and sprinkled on the camp, Xu Mo and his team were ready to go. The villagers gathered at the entrance of the village, waving handkerchiefs, and the children ran around the carriage, trying to take one more look at the hero in their hearts. Farewell is always reluctant, but it also heralds a new beginning.

"You must come back, our heroes!" an old woman shouted with tears in her eyes, her voice filled with beautiful expectations for the future.

"We will, grandma." Alan responded loudly. His smile was as warm as spring, giving people confidence and comfort.

On the way out of the village, the group passed a small market, where the noise of vendors and travelers came and went. Their appearance immediately attracted everyone's attention, and the gossip spread quickly, and soon someone recognized them.

"Look! It's them! Those legendary warriors!" a vendor said loudly, and then the discussions of the people around him came like a tide.

"Where are they going? Are they going to save another suffering village?"

"It's really admirable. If I could have their courage and strength..." (End of this chapter)