EBE Chapter 763 Must
Chapter 763 Must
Listen to my riddle: 'I have a thousand feet, but I never walk; I have a thousand hands, but I never touch. Who am I? '"
The team was silent for a moment, and then an elderly villager, with wrinkled face but bright eyes, spoke slowly: "It's a tree, right? Trees have countless branches, but they can't walk or touch."
The stone giant nodded, and the ground seemed to tremble with its movements. "Correct. You can continue to move forward, but remember, there are tests hidden in every corner of Shadow Valley, and not all obstacles can be solved with wisdom."
The team continued to go deeper, experiencing a series of trials and challenges. Every crisis made their cooperation more tacit and everyone's belief more firm.
"We are getting closer and closer to the truth." In front of an ancient altar, Lin Hao stared at the faint blue light in the center of the altar and said in a deep voice, "This power feels both ancient and powerful. It must be the key."
Just as everyone was about to approach the blue light, a gust of wind suddenly blew up, and a sneer came from the fog: "Finally, you are here. Son of Balance and Wings of Dawn, I am the Apostle of Darkness, and your journey will end today!"
As the black fog disperses, a figure gradually emerges, a powerful enemy wearing black armor and with dark flames burning in his eyes. The battle is about to begin, but in this perilous Shadow Abyss Valley, can justice and courage illuminate the way forward?
“It seems that the real challenge has just begun.” Jason gripped the light blade tightly, looked at the dark apostle with a firm gaze, and an unyielding smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"We never shy away from challenges, Dark Apostle. Your presence will only make us more determined." Lin Hao took a step forward, the elemental force surging around him, and his words contained unquestionable power.
“Arrogant mortal, do you think you can fight against the eternal darkness with just this little power?” The Dark Apostle sneered, and the black mist in his hand condensed into a sharp sword. “Then let me see where your so-called light can shine!”
The battle broke out instantly, and the confrontation between the two sides set off waves of energy ripples in front of the ancient altar. In the interweaving of light and shadow, the fierceness of the battle made the rocks in the distance tremble. The onlookers retreated one after another, but their eyes were full of shock and amazement.
"This... is this the power of the Son of Balance and the Wings of Dawn? It's amazing!" A young man hiding behind a huge rock, opened his eyes wide, and whispered excitedly.
"Yes, they even dare to face the existence of the Dark Apostle. They are not just warriors, they are legends!" The auntie on the side nodded in agreement, her eyes full of admiration.
During the battle, Lin Hao and Su Mo cooperated well, one was good at both offense and defense, and the other controlled the elements. Everyone in the team played an irreplaceable role, and their every action seemed to indicate that the balance of victory was slowly tilting.
"It seems you have chosen the wrong opponent, Dark Apostle." After a fierce battle, Lin Hao stood still, panting. Although his body was covered with wounds, his eyes remained firm. "Light will eventually illuminate darkness, no matter how you struggle."
“Hmph, don’t be too happy too soon, Son of Balance.” The Dark Apostle’s tone wavered for the first time, but he immediately returned to his chilling sneer. “Do you think that by defeating me, you’ve won everything? The truth is far more complicated than you think.”
Just as everyone was preparing to deal the final blow to the Dark Apostle, the earth suddenly trembled, and an even more ancient and powerful aura emerged from the depths of Shadow Abyss Valley, as if the entire valley was shaking.
"What is that?" The new member of the team looked at the depths of the valley in disbelief. The darkness there was as solid as a hole, like an abyss that swallowed everything.
“It’s… it’s the breath of the source of darkness!” The historian’s face turned pale, his fingers trembling slightly as he pointed at the unknown abyss. “We, we may have awakened something that we shouldn’t touch.”
"No matter what it is, we can't retreat." Su Mo stared at the unknown force, with fear and determination in his eyes, "Since we have chosen this path, we must go to the end."
Just as the team was preparing to face this unknown challenge, an old and majestic voice sounded in their hearts: "Brave warriors, everything you have done is right. The true light must always be found in the deepest darkness."
Everyone looked at each other in surprise, the voice seemed to echo directly in their consciousness, carrying an inexplicable warmth and encouragement.
"Who is it?" Lin Hao asked in a low voice. He felt a long-lost calmness, as if all the difficulties had answers.
"It's... the voice of the prophet." The old villager said tremblingly. He seemed to have drawn some kind of strength from those words. "The legendary guardian has been watching us all the time."
"Then, let's go to the depths of darkness and uncover all the secrets." Lin Hao straightened his spine with a determined look. He turned to the team and said, "No matter what awaits us, as long as we have light in our hearts, there is nothing we cannot overcome."
The team was ready to go again. They stepped into the unknown darkness. Every step seemed extremely heavy, but no one stopped. Behind them, the blue light of the ancient altar seemed brighter, as if guiding them.
"Remember, our journey is not only a battle, but also a journey of self-discovery." Lin Hao's words echoed in Yingyuan Valley with their footsteps, leaving behind determined and hopeful figures.
"By the way, Lin Hao, the legend you mentioned before, about the relic that can change the fate of the world, do you think it will be in this darkness?" Su Mo asked as they walked, with a hint of curiosity and anticipation in his tone.
"Only by going deeper into the darkness can we find the answer." Lin Hao's answer was simple and firm. At this time, the group was completely immersed in the thick darkness, the air around them seemed to solidify, and every step was full of unknowns and dangers.
"Look, what is that?" A sharp-eyed hunter in the team suddenly pointed to a place not far away, where there seemed to be a faint light flickering in the darkness.
Everyone quickened their pace and moved closer to the light source. It was a mysterious crystal emitting soft blue light and was surrounded by complex runes. It seemed as if life was slowly flowing inside the crystal.
"This is... the Key of Light that I have seen in ancient books!" the historian whispered excitedly. He could hardly believe his eyes.
"The Key of Light? It sounds important." The new female mage came closer, her eyes full of curiosity, "What can it open?"
"Legend has it that it can open the Temple of Light hidden in the deepest darkness of the world, where is hidden a sacred object that can balance the forces of good and evil, light and darkness in the world." The historian explained patiently, his words filled with awe.
"If it's true as the legend says, this may be the key to our victory over darkness." Lin Hao said after pondering for a moment, his eyes became unusually firm, "We must get it."
As they were discussing the Key of Light, a deep and solemn voice suddenly sounded in their hearts: "Your courage is commendable, travelers. The Key of Light is the beginning of the trial, and it is not easy to obtain. You must prove that you are worthy of this power."
The team was startled and looked around, but could not find the source of the sound. It only felt that the sound seemed to come from the entire darkness itself.
“Proof?” Jason frowned, the light blade in his hand gleaming with an unyielding light. “We’ve overcome all obstacles along the way. Isn’t that enough to prove our determination and courage?”
"Proof is not just about external battles." The voice sounded again, with an indescribable wisdom, "Inner purity, firm will, and endless faith in light are also the key."
"Purity of heart..." Lin Hao repeated this sentence, his eyes swept across everyone's face, and finally landed on the crystal, "I know, let's prove it together."
At Lin Hao's suggestion, everyone closed their eyes, gathered the purest faith in their hearts, transformed it into invisible rays of light, and slowly poured it into the Key of Light. The light of the crystal thus became even brighter, as if responding to their sincerity and courage.
"That's enough." The voice finally commented with satisfaction, "The light of your hearts is enough to illuminate the darkness. The Key of Light now recognizes you as its master."
As the words fell, the Key of Light rose from the pedestal, slowly flew towards Lin Hao, and finally landed steadily in his palm. At that moment, the darkness of the entire Shadow Abyss Valley seemed to retreat a little, and the surrounding environment gradually became clear.
"We did it!" Cheers broke out in the team. Every member was excited, as if they had seen the day when light would defeat darkness.
"But this is just the beginning." Lin Hao tightly grasped the Key of Light, his eyes piercing through the darkness and looking into the distance. "The real challenge is hidden in the deepest part of the Temple of Light. Now, let us continue to move forward with the hope of light."
"Forward, for light, for this world!" Everyone responded in unison. Carrying hope and mission, they embarked on a more difficult but also brighter journey.
"Lin Hao, what do you think is waiting for us in the temple?" Su Mo asked softly, walking at the front of the team. There was both expectation and worry in his voice.
"No matter what it is," Lin Hao turned around and gave Su Mo a confident smile, "As long as we keep a bright mind and walk hand in hand, there will be no difficulties that we cannot overcome."
"Yes, let's move forward hand in hand, and the light will not be in our hands." Su Mo responded with a gentle smile, his eyes moving through the team, and every partner's face was filled with determination and trust.
"Look, there's a figure over there!" Suddenly, a hunter pointed to a vague silhouette not far away, standing in the dim light. Everyone looked at it intently and saw that it was an old man in ragged clothes, with a white beard, but his eyes were shining with wisdom that transcended the world.
"Welcome, Son of Balance, Wings of Dawn." The old man's voice was vicissitudes and distant, as if he had traveled through time. "I am the last guardian of the Temple of Light, waiting for the arrival of the chosen one."
"Master Guardian, do you know how to enter the Temple of Light?" Lin Hao asked respectfully. The Key of Light in his hand trembled slightly, as if he sensed something.
"The appearance of the Key of Light has proven your qualifications." The guardian approached slowly, his eyes sweeping over each person one by one, "But the entrance to the temple is not visible to ordinary beings. You need to pass the trial to reveal its true location."
“Please tell us, how to pass the trial?” Jason asked impatiently. With the shining blade in his hand, he was ready to face any challenge.
"There are three levels of trials, testing your wisdom, courage, and sacrifice." The voice of the guardian echoed in the valley. He pointed to an ancient stone door entangled by vines. "The Gate of Wisdom will solve the thousand-year-old puzzle; the Road of Courage will allow you to face your inner fears; the Fountain of Sacrifice will allow you to defend the light with your life."
The team looked at each other, exchanged encouraging glances, and then resolutely embarked on their respective trial journeys.
In front of the Gate of Wisdom, Lin Hao faced the ancient chessboard. Every move seemed to contain the truth of heaven and earth, and the spectators held their breath. After some hard thinking, he finally broke the mechanism with a clever trick, and the stone door burst open. Passersby were amazed: "What a genius!"
On the road of courage, Su Mo walked alone in an illusory fantasy, with his past failures and fears constantly reappearing around him. He gritted his teeth, burned his inner demons with the fire of his mind, and finally broke through the illusion. Passersby were all shocked by his tenacity: "Such courage is really admirable!"
At the Sacrifice Fountain, everyone in the team had to drink the water to experience the possibility of death. Although there was fear in their eyes, no one backed down, and passers-by could not help but be moved: "For a greater mission, they can put life and death aside."
After completing the trial, the guardian smiled with satisfaction: "You have proven your worth. Follow me."
He led everyone to an inconspicuous rock wall. The Key of Light cast a light gate on the rock wall, which slowly opened, revealing a beam of dazzling light. "The Temple of Light is right in front of us. Remember, the power inside can save the world, but it can also destroy everything. Move forward with caution."
As they entered the temple, they were surrounded by brilliant light. On the central altar was an ancient relic, emitting gentle yet powerful vibrations. "That is... a sacred object that can change the fate of the world!" the historian exclaimed.
"But the power of darkness will not sit idly by." Lin Hao looked around vigilantly. Sure enough, the air began to distort, and a huge black shadow slowly appeared...
"It is the Lord of Darkness. It has noticed our actions." The guardian's voice was serious and heavy.
"Then, let us fight it out here!" Lin Hao held up the Key of Light, and everyone gathered together, ready to face the upcoming ultimate battle.
"Prepare for battle, protect the holy relics!" Lin Hao's order was quickly passed on in the team, and everyone held their weapons tightly with a determined look. Su Mo's hands gathered the power of elements, forming a dazzling magic ball, ready to release at any time; Jason held the light blade tightly, and the tip of the blade flashed with an unstoppable edge. (End of this chapter)