nycdaug Chapter 701 Admiration
Chapter 701 Admiration
Zhou Huading looked at them with admiration in his eyes: "Can you really do it? Bring light to every place?"
Ivan looked back, his smile full of confidence in the future: "As long as we believe, as long as we persist, nothing is impossible."
When they reappeared on the ground, the beam of light connecting to the Heart of Light had disappeared, leaving only the twinkling stars in the night sky, as if silently applauding their return. The residents of the small village gathered around, with surprise and admiration in their eyes.
"Are you heroes from heaven?" the little girl asked curiously, her eyes as bright as the night sky.
Su Mo bent down and looked at the little girl straight in the eye: "No, we are just ordinary people who have chosen to walk this path. There is a light in everyone's heart. The key is whether you are willing to let it shine."
The villagers whispered to each other, their faces full of disbelief, but more of a sense of deep gratitude and hope for them. The news spread like wildfire, and soon their deeds spread everywhere, becoming an inspiring story.
In the royal city, the magician stood on a high tower and watched everything through the crystal ball. A barely perceptible smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "I found them... The road ahead is still long, but with them, hope will last forever."
As time goes by, Su Mo, Bai Ling, Ivan and their companions travel thousands of miles, and every time they take action, the darkness is exposed. Their stories spread among the people and become new legends, while they themselves always keep their original intentions, firm and humble.
On a sunny day, they returned to the Holy Light Valley, and were greeted by thunderous applause and cheers. The old man still stood under the ancient tree, with a satisfied smile on his face.
"Your growth is beyond my imagination, but the real test has not yet come." The old man's voice sounded particularly deep among the crowd.
"Test?" Su Mo took a step forward, his eyes showing no fear at all. "No matter what it is, we are ready."
The old man shook his head gently, his eyes deep: "What is more terrifying than darkness is the confusion of the human heart. The real light is not only to illuminate the outside world, but also to illuminate the human heart. You must learn how to guide lost souls to find their own light."
The moment the words fell, the crowd fell silent, and everyone's face showed a thoughtful look. Su Mo, Bailing and Ivan looked at each other and found the answer from each other's eyes.
"Old man, we will always remember your teachings. No matter how bumpy the road ahead is, we will persevere until the last trace of darkness is replaced by light." Ivan's voice was firm and warm.
The journey to the unknown magical abyss is about to begin, and Su Mo and his party embark on a more difficult journey. They know that what awaits them ahead is not only the dangers of nature, but also the test of human hearts and desires.
"The Magic Abyss, a place with few records even in ancient books, is said to contain a power that can subvert the world." The traveler held an old map, the route marked on it was tortuous and vague, as if foreshadowing the uncertainty ahead. "We must be extremely cautious."
"No matter what is hidden, as long as we can prevent darkness from invading this world again, we cannot avoid it." Su Mo tightly grasped the Ares Sword, his eyes burning with undying determination. The flower of faith swayed slightly on Bai Ling's chest, as if adding courage to the journey that was about to be embarked on.
On the way to the abyss, they first encountered a dark forest. The forest was filled with fog, and various strange plants emitted strange fluorescence. Every step they took could lead to an unknown trap.
"The environment here is not good for me." Ivan frowned. As the wisest person in the team, he was more sensitive to nature than ordinary people. "Every kind of life is warning us that outsiders are not welcome here."
"Yes, and I always feel that something is secretly watching us." Zhou Huayi held the bow and arrow tightly in his hand and looked around vigilantly.
At this moment, a huge shadow beast suddenly jumped out from the darkness, and its sharp roar shook the leaves. Its eyes flashed red, revealing its anger towards the intruder.
"Prepare for battle!" Su Mo gave the order, and everyone quickly formed their battle formation. But this battle was different from the previous ones. Every attack of the shadow beast seemed to trigger a response from the surrounding environment. The trees twisted and the ground undulated, as if the entire forest was assisting it in the battle.
"If we want to fight, we have to solve the impact of this environment first!" Zhou Huajia roared, and the staff in his hand shone brightly. He tried to use the power of elements to balance the natural energy around him.
As everyone was dealing with the shadow beasts, the traveler discovered a strange phenomenon: "The changes in these vegetation are not without trace, look over there!" He pointed to a subtle path made up of light spots that seemed to bypass the forest's defense mechanism.
"If we follow this light, we may find a way to break through!" Bailing's voice was clear and firm, and her flower of faith led the team through numerous obstacles.
After crossing the forest, the view in front of them suddenly opened up and a deep chasm appeared before them. It was pitch black and bottomless, and it was the entrance to the magical abyss.
"It is said that within the abyss live creatures that control ancient magic, and they show no mercy to intruders." The traveler's words were heavy, reminding everyone of the challenges they were about to face.
"Now that we are here, there is no turning back." Su Mo stepped forward, the Ares Sword leading the light and dispelling the darkness at the mouth of the abyss. "For the sake of light, we are fearless."
Just as they were about to step into the abyss, a hoarse but magnetic voice came from the abyss: "Brave travelers, your beliefs interest me. But please remember, under the abyss, what is tested is not only strength, but also determination."
"Who is it?" Alvin looked around vigilantly, but couldn't see the person who was speaking.
"I am the guardian of the abyss, and this is your first trial. Only if you answer one of my questions will you be qualified to go deeper."
"Please ask." Su Mo stood up straight and accepted the challenge on behalf of the whole team.
"What is light? What is darkness? In the endless universe, where is the boundary between light and darkness?" The guardian's question is profound and thought-provoking.
"Light and darkness are not absolute existences, but reflections of one's heart." Bailing answered first, "There is light and darkness in everyone's heart. The key is which side we choose to dominate."
"Good answer." The Guardian's tone was full of appreciation. "Then tell me, when the darkness in your heart rises, how will you deal with it?"
Su Mo hesitated for a moment and said firmly: "I will face it and suppress it with the memory and faith of light. Because a true warrior is not one who never falls into darkness, but one who can always find a way out of it."
“Haha, wonderful!” With a burst of echoing laughter, the undercurrent at the entrance of the abyss surged, forming a safe passage. “Your answers prove that you are qualified to go deeper. Remember, the real test is still to come. May the light guide you.”
"Thank you for your guidance, Guardian of the Abyss." Ivan bowed and the team followed the newly formed passage and stepped into the embrace of the magical abyss. As they went deeper, the air around them seemed to become heavier, and every step was on the edge of the unknown and expectation.
"It feels like this place is isolated from the world, as if it is a portal to another world." Zhou Huabing whispered, the short blade in his hand flashing with a cold light, ready to deal with any emergency at any time.
“Stay alert, the rules here may be very different from the world we are familiar with.” The traveler reminded. The map in his hand looked even more ancient and mysterious under the faint light of the abyss. He tried to find more clues from it.
Just as the team was moving forward cautiously, the space in front of them suddenly twisted, and a bizarre maze appeared out of thin air. The intricate path made it impossible to see the end.
"Is this... a product of space magic?" Alvin looked sharp as he tried to use logic to analyze this sudden test.
"It seems that we need to find the right way to move forward." Su Mo tightly grasped the sword in his hand, his voice echoing in the maze, firm and decisive.
"How about we split up and explore each path as quickly as possible?" Zhou Huayi suggested. He was good at concealment and speed, and was eager to try such a task.
"I agree, but remember, once you find something unusual or the correct path, notify everyone to reunite immediately." Bailing nodded in agreement, and at the same time, her flower of faith floated gently, as if she could sense the correct direction hidden in the chaos.
After the grouped actions, everyone encountered different challenges on their own path - some were illusions, some were psychological tests, and some were direct confrontations of power. But no matter what they encountered, they overcame them one by one with wisdom, courage and trust in each other, and continued to approach the truth of the maze.
Finally, after a sudden earthquake, all the members gathered in a seemingly ordinary but extraordinary stone chamber. In the center of the stone chamber, a crystal emitting a soft blue light stood quietly. Inside the crystal, it seemed as if there were stars moving, hiding endless mysteries.
"Is this... the Key to the Abyss?" Zhou Huading murmured in disbelief. He couldn't believe that such a treasure would appear in front of them so easily.
"No, this is not just a key, it is a test of the abyss and also an affirmation of us." Su Mo slowly walked towards the crystal. The light of the God of War's Sword reflected on the crystal, as if there was some connection between the two.
Just as he reached out to touch it, ripples appeared on the surface of the crystal, and a familiar voice sounded again: "You have demonstrated wisdom, courage, and unity. This is the final test - face and defeat the fear in your heart."
As soon as the words fell, the crystal burst into a dazzling light, surrounding everyone. Su Mo and the others found themselves in their own fears, which were the shadows of the past or the worries of the future, so realistic that it was suffocating.
"Su Mo, you are afraid of losing your power and afraid of not being able to protect the important people." Su Mo faced the illusory enemy in the void, which was his past failures and shadows.
"Bailin, you are afraid that your singing is no longer pure and can no longer guide those who are lost to find the light." A chaotic melody echoed around Bailing, trying to shake her faith.
"Ivan, you worry about the boundaries of knowledge and are afraid that unknown puzzles are beyond your understanding." Ivan is trapped in an ever-changing maze of knowledge, where every step seems to be true but is not.
Faced with these fears, they did not retreat. Su Mo swung his sword to cut off the illusory enemy and shouted: "My strength comes from faith, not the weapon itself!"; Bai Ling opened her mouth and sang softly, and the pure melody penetrated the chaos and purified the soul: "My heart is the source of light, and I am not afraid of any filth."; Ivan stared into the depths of the maze with bright eyes: "The unknown is the seed of knowledge, and my pursuit will never stop."
As they overcome their inner fears one by one, the light of the crystal gradually dimmed and finally shattered. A door leading to the core of the abyss suddenly opened, revealing the brilliant light and unknown opportunities inside.
"We did it." Su Mo looked back at his companions. Everyone's face was filled with pride and joy of overcoming themselves.
"Yes, but the real adventure has just begun." Alvin walked forward, with both anticipation and vigilance in his eyes.
"Together, until the last moment." Bailing said softly, and the flower of faith seemed more colorful and dazzling under her leadership.
They stepped through the gate and headed deeper into the abyss, which was both the darkest abyss and the farthest place where light could shine. Outside the gate, the hoarse and magnetic voice sounded again, but with a little more warmth: "May the light of light always illuminate your path..."
"Let's go, friends. Unknown challenges are waiting for us." Su Mo tightly grasped the Sword of War, and was the first to step into the magnificent gate. The team behind him followed closely, fearlessly stepping into the embrace of the abyss.
Behind the door was a strange scene, the space was distorted like flowing liquid, light and shadow intertwined to form amazing pictures. This was the core of the abyss, the fluctuations of ancient magic were almost within reach, and the air was filled with a palpitating and exciting atmosphere.
"It looks like we have entered the center of another world." Ivan looked around, trying to figure out the logic behind this fantastic scene. "Every fluctuation may hide powerful magic or traps."
"Keep in formation and move forward carefully." Su Mo reminded the team to explore this mysterious area slowly and orderly. Suddenly, a low humming sound came from all directions, and the ground began to tremble slightly.
"Is... something approaching?" Zhou Huayi's nerves were tense, like an arrow on a string, ready to be shot.
"Prepare for battle!" Before Su Mo finished his words, creatures made of light and shadow suddenly appeared. They had different shapes, but they all emitted power fluctuations that should not be underestimated.
"Elemental Guardians, loyal guardians of the abyss." The traveler whispered, his eyes fixed on those creatures, "They will not let us go easily. We must prove our worth." (End of this chapter)