nycdaug Chapter 645 Liar?
Chapter 645 Liar?
"Hmph, the Lightbringer? The legendary liar!" With a sneer, a group of hunters in fur clothing walked out from behind the ice wall, their eyes full of vigilance and hostility. The leader, holding a huge ice blade, looked as sharp as an eagle: "You outsiders, don't even think about getting close to the Heart of Ice!"
Zhao Ming stepped forward and spread his hands to show goodwill: "We are not here to fight for anything, but just hope to continue our mission here. We are willing to share the light and warmth with you."
"Share the light? Our people have suffered a great disaster because of the 'light' brought by the outside world. We will not trust anyone anymore!" The tone of the hunter leader was full of bitterness and distrust.
As soon as he finished speaking, another ice arrow suddenly shot out, aiming at the defenseless Li Zixue. At the critical moment, Zhao Ming stepped forward and blocked the attack with his body. The ice arrow embedded in his left shoulder, and blood quickly dyed the snow red.
"Zhao Ming!" Li Zixue exclaimed, and hurried to his side. While using her own strength to relieve his pain, she looked at the attacker angrily, "You are going too far!"
Su Mo's eyes shone. He didn't expect the other party to take such extreme measures, but reason told him that violence could not solve the problem. He suppressed his anger and said calmly: "It seems that we need to have a good talk."
After some difficult communication, they learned that these hunters belonged to the ancient snowy tribe, who had lost their homes due to the greed of outsiders and had a deep misunderstanding of the word "light". Zhao Ming's injuries gradually stabilized during this process. Although his face was pale, his eyes were still tenacious.
"We understand your pain and have witnessed the darkness in people's hearts." Su Mo said sincerely, "But the light we pursue is not a burden imposed on you by the outside world, but the hope and courage in your heart. Let us prove with our actions that the messenger of light is a trustworthy friend."
The hunters looked at each other, as if considering whether to give the three a chance. Finally, the leader of the hunters slowly put down his weapon, but on the condition that the three must pass an ancient traditional test to prove their sincerity.
The test was carried out in the ice and snow, and included multiple tests of wisdom, courage and unity. Zhao Ming, Su Mo and Li Zixue relied on their tacit understanding and strength to overcome difficulties one by one and finally won the recognition of the hunters. After the test, the leader of the hunters personally treated Zhao Ming's shoulder injury and gave them the map of the Ice Heart and blessings.
"May the light really be able to illuminate every darkness as you say." The hunter leader's words were filled with a bit more trust.
"We will, and the light will also shine on you." Li Zixue answered gently, her smile was like a ray of warm sunshine in winter.
As the sun sets, the three continue on their journey to the Heart of Ice. At this moment, they have an extra sense of responsibility and an extra expectation for the unknown challenges.
"Along the way, we encountered not only difficulties, but also many hearts that needed understanding and warmth," Zhao Ming said with emotion.
"Indeed, behind every shadow there is a soul longing for light." Su Mo nodded and looked into the distance, which was the direction of the Ice Heart and also the beacon of their inner beliefs.
As the three continued to move forward, the scenery along the way gradually changed. A strange blue light shone through the cracks in the glacier, as if nature itself was welcoming them. Suddenly, a melodious song floated in the wind. The song was pure and distant, as if it came from another world.
"Listen, that's..." Li Zixue stopped and listened attentively.
"It's the Ice Singer." Zhao Ming whispered. He had a deep interest in ancient legends. "Legend has it that the Ice Singer is the elf who guards the heart of ice. They use their songs to weave dreams and guide the lost."
As they talked, a slender creature with skin as transparent as ice crystals slowly appeared in front of them. Its eyes were like the bright North Star, shining with the light of wisdom. The Ice Singer said nothing, but continued to sing, and the melody contained an invitation.
"Where does it want to take us?" Li Zixue was a little curious and a little nervous.
"Follow it, and perhaps we can uncover the secret of the Heart of Ice." Su Mo said, taking the lead and following the Ice Singer's steps.
Walking through the complex ice caves, the singing of the Ice Singer became clearer and clearer, leading them to a grand ice room. In the center of the room, a huge blue crystal was quietly suspended, emitting a gentle and mysterious light. That was the legendary Ice Heart.
"So this is the Heart of Ice..." Zhao Ming exclaimed. The wound seemed to ache slightly under the light, but was quickly soothed.
Li Zixue gently touched the surface of the crystal, and a warm and powerful force surged into her body, making her feel unprecedented fulfillment and peace. "It feels like... something has been awakened."
At this moment, ripples suddenly appeared inside the crystal, and an old and majestic voice echoed in the ice room: "Messenger of Light, your arrival is not accidental. Ice Heart chose to meet you because the future crisis requires the power of light to resist."
"Crisis? What kind of crisis?" Su Mo asked, and the three of them exchanged nervous glances.
"The monsters in the Dark Abyss are about to awaken. Their target is the Heart of Frozen, and they intend to use it as a key to open the door to the real world." The voice explained.
"Then what should we do?" Zhao Ming asked. His eyes had become firm and he seemed ready to face everything.
"You must find the other three lost elemental hearts and combine them with the power of the Ice Heart to create the Key of Light to seal the monsters." The voice in the crystal revealed a sense of urgency.
"The Lost Heart of Elements?" Li Zixue murmured to herself. It sounded like a brand new adventure.
"Yes, they are located in the Heart of Fire in the Scorching Land, the Heart of Thunder in the Storm Land, and the Heart of Shadow in the Dark Forest." The voice in the crystal gradually weakened and finally returned to calm. "Time is running out, messengers of light, the fate of the world is in your hands."
As the last echo faded, the Ice Singer sang again, as if to see them off. After leaving the ice room, Zhao Ming, Su Mo, and Li Zixue looked at each other, with determination burning in their eyes.
"Let's go, for this world, for light." Su Mo clenched his fists.
"No matter how long or difficult the road is, we will find those lost hearts." Li Zixue's tone was filled with unshakable confidence.
"Since I have chosen the distant place, I will just focus on the journey regardless of wind and rain." Zhao Ming smiled. The pain on his shoulder was no longer important.
So, they set out on their journey again, heading towards the unknown and challenges. Behind them were the hunters' respectful gazes and a gentle blessing: "May the light guide your path."
Shortly after they left, the mysterious traveler quietly appeared in front of the Ice Heart, looking at the direction the three had left. His eyes were deep, as if he knew everything. "The real journey has just begun. The interweaving of light and darkness is more complicated than anyone can imagine." The traveler whispered to himself, as if he was telling something to the void, "Whether they can gather the Heart of Elements will be the key to determining the fate of the world. And I will also play my role, guiding behind the scenes, or appearing at the critical moment."
"Hey, have you heard? The Lightbringer and his companions went to the Arctic Land and had a conflict with the hunters there." In a busy tavern in Shadow City, two ragged travelers were discussing while drinking beer.
"Really? Those hunters are not good people. How did they get away?" Another person put down his wine glass and showed a curious expression.
“I heard that he passed some ancient test and won the respect of the hunters. This messenger of light is really capable.” The first man shook his head, looking very excited.
"Ability? I think it's luck. You know, there are dangers all around the Ice Heart." An old man at the table next to him interrupted, his weathered voice carrying a certain unquestionable tone.
"Old man, do you know something?" The curious traveler came over, and the attention of other people in the tavern was also attracted.
The old man shook his head slowly and took a sip of wine. "When I was young, I also yearned for the outside world, but now I am old and my legs and feet are not convenient, so I can only listen to other people's stories to satisfy my curiosity. However, I have heard the legend of the Ice Heart from the elders since I was a child. It is said that there are ancient secrets hidden there that are not accessible to ordinary people."
There was a burst of discussion in the tavern. The legend of the Light Messenger was given a new dimension and became a topic of conversation for everyone after dinner.
At the same time, in a distant storm land, with thunder and lightning and strong winds, a pair of siblings were huddled in a dilapidated hut, hiding from the violence of the outside world.
"Brother, do you think there are people like us trapped in the storm in the outside world?" The sister's voice was childish and a little yearning.
The brother patted his sister's head and comforted her: "Of course there are, and I also heard that there are people like the Light Messenger who specialize in helping those who are in darkness and trouble. One day, they will come here and bring us peace."
"The Light Messengers...are they really that powerful?" My sister asked with stars in her eyes.
"Of course, they are a symbol of hope. There is nothing they can't solve." My brother's words were full of confidence, as if he was cheering himself up.
As the two were talking, the storm outside the cabin suddenly subsided, and a beam of warm light penetrated the dark clouds and shone into the small space. The brother and sister walked out of the door in surprise, and saw that there seemed to be a bridge of light extending into the distance in the sky.
"Look, isn't that the legendary road of light?" My sister pointed at the incredible scene, her eyes full of shock.
The brother held his sister's hand tightly and said, "Whether it is or not, I know that one day, we will walk out of here and see the Lightbringer with our own eyes."
The road ahead is full of unknowns and challenges for Zhao Ming, Su Mo, and Li Zixue, but it also means hope and growth. Behind them, countless pairs of eyes are witnessing their footsteps, looking forward to every miracle brought by the messengers of light.
"So, the next stop is the Land of Scorch or the Land of Storm?" Li Zixue looked up at the sky, with both anticipation and uneasiness about the unknown in his eyes.
"The Blazing Land," Su Mo said after a moment's silence, "According to the ancient map, the Heart of Fire should be hidden in a secret place under the boiling magma. The difficulty of obtaining it is no less than what we just experienced. But we have no choice but to hurry up."
"The Blazing Land, it sounds like a burning hell." Zhao Ming smiled bitterly. He packed his things, but his eyes were extremely determined. "But as long as we can stop the monsters in the dark abyss, we have no reason to retreat."
Just as the three were about to leave, there was a sudden sound of hurried footsteps outside the tavern, and then the door was suddenly pushed open, and a panting young man rushed in.
"Everyone! Everyone!" The young man's face flushed, his eyes flashing with disbelief. "I just came from Border Town. Have you heard about it? The feat of the Light Messenger in the Heart of Ice has spread everywhere!"
The discussions around became louder, and even the travelers who had been discussing this matter just now couldn't help but gather around.
"Did they really see the Ice Singer?" one person asked skeptically.
"Not only that, I also heard that they were recognized by the Heart of Ice and were given the mission to fight against the Dark Abyss!" The young man gestured excitedly, "They are true heroes!"
"If they can gather all those lost elemental hearts, our world will be saved!" an old woman whispered hopefully, and the people around her nodded in agreement.
While everyone was talking, Zhao Ming, Su Mo and Li Zixue quietly left the tavern. The sun was shining brightly outside, so they embarked on their journey to the scorching land.
The land was hot, magma was flowing, and the air was filled with the smell of sulfur. The three of them wore special heat-insulating equipment and traversed the fiery land with difficulty. On the way, they met a group of miners. When the miners saw them, they all showed surprise.
"Look, it's the messengers of light! They really came here!" a worker exclaimed, immediately attracting the attention of people around him.
"Are you here looking for the Heart of Fire?" asked another, with a look of awe and curiosity.
"That's right." Su Mo replied with a smile. She felt the high hopes that the people around her had for them. This sense of responsibility made her steps more determined.
"It won't be easy. The Heart of Fire is the deepest mystery of our land. But if you can succeed, it will be like the first ray of light in the dark night for us." An elderly worker sighed, and murmurs of approval sounded around him.
During the conversation, the ground suddenly shook, and a crack opened up in front of them. Rolling heat waves gushed out of it, and a giant flaming beast emerged, staring at the three of them with its flaming eyes.
"It seems that the test is coming faster than we expected." Zhao Ming drew his sword, without any fear in his eyes. (End of this chapter)