EBE Chapter 769 Capture
Chapter 769 Capture
Now, let us head north, uncover the truth behind the ominous sign, and protect the peace of this world."
The villagers once again burst into thunderous applause and cheers, their eyes full of confidence and respect for the four brave men. In this inspiring wave, the four brave men galloped on their horses, their figures gradually faded away, but they left an indelible mark in everyone's heart.
"They always bring hope to people." An old man murmured to himself, his eyes closely following the gradually disappearing figure.
"Yes, even if the road ahead is uncertain, with them by our side, it feels like nothing is impossible." A young woman nearby echoed, with a longing gleam in her eyes.
Just as they were about to completely disappear over the horizon, Su Mo suddenly turned around. Her voice clearly crossed the distance and floated into everyone's ears: "Believe in us, and believe in yourselves even more. Everyone has a sword of light in their heart, which can cut through the darkness and illuminate the way forward. Our story will also be the source of your courage."
These words ignited the inner strength of everyone like magic, and the crowd burst into an even more enthusiastic response, which was an infinite expectation for the future and a firm belief that light will eventually dispel darkness.
"Look, they are the true sons of light!" a child shouted, his eyes full of longing and admiration.
As the figures of the four heroes completely disappeared, a new story quietly sowed in everyone's heart, waiting to take root, sprout, and grow. In this story, the four heroes are embarking on a journey that is more dangerous and more exciting than ever before. Every step they take will write a legend, and every victory they have will become the light that will never go out in this world.
"Will they succeed?" A tiny voice sounded amid the noise, full of uncertainty.
"Of course," a firm voice replied, "Because they have the most powerful weapon - faith. And we will wait here to witness their return and the light that is bound to come."
Under the afterglow of the setting sun, the outline of the royal city gradually blurred, but the fire of hope ignited by the four brave men burned brightly in every beating heart. In the alleys of the market, inside and outside the teahouse, people's conversations all revolved around the four legendary figures.
"Do you think they can find those artifacts?" Inside the teahouse, an elderly man asked the young man next to him, shaking the teacup in his hand gently with a deep look in his eyes.
The young man put down the newspaper in his hand, his eyes sparkling with yearning: "If anyone can do it, it must be them. Haven't you heard those legends? They never flinched in the face of difficulties."
"Yes, yes!" The woman at another table interrupted with excitement, "I also heard from the caravan that they once single-handedly saved a town that was besieged by monsters. That scene is so exciting just thinking about it!"
At this time, the teahouse proprietress also came over, holding a steaming teapot in her hand, and said with a smile: "Hey, what you said are all rumors from outside. I have more exciting news here. It is said that wherever they go, they will leave some strange marks, saying that they are to guide people with destiny and help solve local problems. It's really mysterious and thoughtful."
"Mark?!" There was an uproar in the teahouse. Everyone's eyes widened, eager to know more.
"Yes, I don't know if it's true, but the youngest son of Old Li's family at the east end of our village actually found a strange symbol in the woods a few days ago, and it's exactly the same as the description in the legend." The proprietress pretended to be mysterious, which attracted a lot of admiration.
The news spread quickly throughout the kingdom, and people from all over began looking for the legendary marks, hoping to have the honor of seeing these four legendary heroes in person or even taking part in their adventure.
In the far north, Su Mo and his companions had already entered the unknown wilderness. The cold wind was blowing, and the sky was still covered by heavy dark clouds, which was depressing and dull. They sat around a campfire with a map spread out in the middle, discussing the next move.
"The terrain around here is complex. According to the prophecy, we should be close to the location of the first artifact." Lin Hao's finger gently slid across a zigzag route on the map.
Jason rubbed his hands and moved closer to the fire to keep warm. "But the environment here is harsh. We have to be careful. Who knows if those evil forces will be ambushing in the dark."
"That's right. We must stay alert, but also trust our intuition." The traveler squinted his eyes, as if examining the fog in the distance. "Ancient wisdom tells us that sometimes the eyes of the mind can see what the naked eye cannot."
Su Mo smiled slightly, took out a piece of bread from his bag and handed it to each person, "No matter what, hunger can't stop us. Replenish your energy and continue to move forward tomorrow."
As night fell, the camp was completely silent except for the occasional roar of wild animals. But in this silence, a slight noise caught the attention of the traveler. He stood up quietly and signaled others to stay alert.
"Coming." He whispered, looking sharply into the darkness.
The next moment, several dark shadows suddenly appeared from all directions and surrounded them. Su Mo and the others quickly took up their fighting stances without a trace of panic.
"You've picked the wrong opponent." Jason sneered, the sword in his hand already gleaming coldly under the moonlight.
"Oh, no, we are looking for you." A thin man walked out of the shadows, with an elusive smile in his voice, "We are the messengers of the northern Xiee power, and we specially come to invite you to participate in a small test."
"A test?" Su Mo raised his eyebrows, his tone not without sarcasm, "Your master thinks too highly of himself."
"Hmph, you will understand." The man waved his hand, and the dark shadows around him suddenly pounced over, and the battle was about to break out.
After a fierce battle, Su Mo and his four companions, relying on their tacit cooperation and extraordinary strength, finally repelled the attackers. At this moment, the thin man left a sentence before falling down: "Remember, the real challenge has just begun..."
In the night sky, the dark clouds seemed to be torn apart, and a beam of moonlight poured down, shining right on the place where the man disappeared, leaving behind a mysterious rune that was glowing faintly.
"It seems that we still have a long way to go." Su Mo bent down and picked up the rune. His eyes showed both determination and desire for the unknown.
At this point in the story, the teahouse was already silent, with everyone immersed in the thrilling narration. The young man swallowed and finally mustered up the courage to ask, "What's next? What will they encounter?"
The proprietress smiled and deliberately kept the topic a secret: "Well, that depends on their fate and choices. However, one thing is certain, no matter how many difficulties and obstacles there are ahead, as long as there is light in their hearts, the light will eventually illuminate the way forward."
"That's right." A middle-aged man who had been sitting in the corner and listening silently suddenly spoke up. His eyes looked through the window of the teahouse, as if he had penetrated time and space. "The battle between light and darkness has never stopped since ancient times. But these four heroes carry beliefs and courage that surpass ordinary people."
The other people in the teahouse turned their heads, curious about this sudden statement. The middle-aged man continued, "I once read ancient books in the library of the royal city. The book said that whenever the world is in danger, heroes will emerge. And they may be the answer to that era."
"Sir, are you saying that they can really change all this?" The young man's eyes flashed with hope.
"It's not just my words, history has told us. The road to becoming a hero is never easy, but it is this difficulty that creates their legends." The middle-aged man's words were so powerful that everyone present fell into deep thought.
"Speaking of which, I have also heard a legend," a passing traveler stopped at the door and joined the conversation, "In the far north, there is a forgotten ruin hidden there. There are clues about the artifact, but no one has dared to explore it deeply because it is said that the most terrifying creatures of ancient times are guarding it."
"Ancient creatures?" There was a whisper in the teahouse, and people's curiosity was completely aroused.
"Yes, according to legend, they sleep in darkness, waiting to wake up one day and fight against those who try to awaken the light." The traveler shook his head, as if he was skeptical of this statement. "But no matter what, the journey of the four heroes will definitely not be ordinary."
The topic returned to Su Mo and his group, and everyone's face was filled with expectation and worry. The old man slowly stood up, patted the dust on his clothes, and said earnestly: "Things in the world are unpredictable, but we can always find sparks of light in the darkest moments. I believe that they can light up this road with courage and wisdom, and we should prepare our hearts to welcome the bright moment that is bound to come."
When the old man finished speaking, the atmosphere in the teahouse became solemn and serious. Everyone prayed silently in their hearts, as if their blessings could cross thousands of mountains and rivers and be delivered to the four brave men fighting in the northern wilderness.
As the night deepened, the crowd in the teahouse gradually dispersed, but the discussion about Su Mo and others continued. Their stories were like the brightest stars in the night sky, inspiring every soul with dreams and hopes in their hearts.
In the far north, Su Mo, who was sitting by the campfire, put away the mysterious rune and looked at his companions with a determined look: "No matter what is waiting for us ahead, we must be prepared. Since we have chosen this path, no force can make us turn back."
"Yes, as long as we are together, darkness will never swallow up the light." Jason pounded his chest hard, his smile full of indomitable spirit and confidence.
"It's time to set off again." Lin Hao rolled up the map, his eyes flashing with a desire for knowledge, "Unknown puzzles are waiting for us to solve."
The traveler stood up and gently touched the ground with the staff in his hand, as if seeking ancient wisdom from the earth: "The ruins in the north are our next target. There, perhaps we can find more clues about the artifacts and those legendary guardians."
The night wind blows again, and the four brave men, carrying hope and responsibility, embark on a more difficult journey. Their backs appear lonely and strong under the moonlight, but behind this loneliness are the expectations and support of thousands of people, and the eternal fire of light that illuminates their way forward.
"Remember, sons of light," the lady boss said silently in her heart, looking at the bright moon outside the window, "You are never alone, because in this land, every person with hope is fighting with you in his or her own way."
"Hey, have you heard? There's been a big commotion in the royal city recently. It's said that some ancient documents related to the four heroes were discovered, which contain unrevealed secrets!" A hurried messenger walked into a tavern in another city while panting. His arrival immediately attracted the attention of everyone in the store.
"Oh? This is big news, tell us the details quickly!" A sturdy man in leather armor in the tavern put down the wine glass in his hand and urged impatiently.
The messenger cleared his throat and lowered his voice to sound mysterious. “It is said that these documents mention an ancient ritual that can strengthen the power of the artifacts and allow the user to gain unprecedented abilities. However, to complete the ritual, not only do you need all the artifacts together, but you also need to do it at a specific time and place.”
"A specific time and place?" A young scholar in the crowd frowned in thought. "This sounds like a plot from a fairy tale. Is it really that magical?"
"Believe it or not, this news has caused an uproar in the royal city. Various forces are ready to make a move and want to get a piece of the pie." The messenger shrugged, looking as if he was used to it.
“If this is true, the four brave men are more than just heroes. They may become people who rewrite history!” In the corner, a middle-aged businessman wearing glasses pushed his glasses on the bridge of his nose, and a shrewd gleam flashed in his eyes.
"Hmph, heroes? I think they are just some lucky guys." A disdainful voice came from the dark corner of the tavern. A man with a scar on his face leaned against the wall and snorted coldly, "When the real storm comes, they will know what reality is."
As soon as he finished speaking, the discussion among the customers around him became louder. Some agreed, some questioned, and some were full of curiosity and fantasy about the epic events that might happen in the future.
"But if they really succeed, what will it mean to us?" An old man with a weathered face tapped the table with trembling fingers, his eyes filled with fear and expectation.
"It means a new era and the victory of light." A woman dressed in priest's clothes answered gently, with an unquestionable firmness in her tone, "The four heroes are the chosen ones. Their journey is to lead us out of darkness and into light."
Just as everyone was discussing heatedly, a dusty traveler suddenly rushed in from outside the door. His eyes were shining with excitement, and he shouted breathlessly: "Quick, quick! Latest news! A strange celestial phenomenon appeared in the northern wasteland. Some people say that it is a sign of the awakening of the artifact!" (End of this chapter)