The contestant is too old, sister Zhou is crazy

Chapter 741 Reluctant to leave

Just as the caravan was reluctantly leaving, a dazzling light streaked across the northern sky, causing everyone to look up.

"Is it the guidance of the fragments of light?" Su Mo pondered, his eyes flashing with desire for the unknown.

"No matter what trials lie ahead, we will stand shoulder to shoulder until the end of the world." Sebastian clenched his fists, and his determination infected everyone.

As night fell, the three of them sat around the simple camp, the starlight illuminating their resolute faces. A conversation quietly unfolded in the quiet night.

"Have you ever thought about why it is us?" Leah suddenly spoke with deep thought in her eyes.

Su Mo smiled, his eyes gentle: "Perhaps it is because each of us has an eternal flame in our hearts, and when we gather together, we can become the light that illuminates the world."

Sebastian chuckled and patted the two on the shoulders: "No matter what the reason is, the important thing is that we are here now, for a greater mission, for the dawn that is coming."

The conversation gradually died down, and they looked toward the north, where unsolved mysteries were hidden, and endless possibilities were foreshadowed. The conversation under the night sky put a temporary pause on their journey, and also laid a deep foreshadowing for the following story.

"Tomorrow, we will step into the unknown," Su Mo's voice was calm but powerful, "but with you here, I have nothing to fear."

“Similarly, with you by our side, even the ice at the end of the world cannot stop us.” Leah’s eyes flashed with determination, as if she had foreseen the upcoming challenges and victories.

Sebastian raised the sword in his hand, and the tip of the sword gently crossed the night sky, as if drawing a track of hope for the starry sky. "Then, let us turn this belief into the power to break the ice tomorrow."

Just as they were immersed in their endless reverie about the future, a quick and light sound of footsteps broke the silence around them, and a small figure walked out of the night. It was the fisherman they met during the day. He was panting, and his eyes were flashing with unprecedented urgency and excitement.

"Forgive me for interrupting you, but I have something to tell you." The fisherman's voice trembled slightly, but his tone was full of excitement. "Just now, I met a traveler with strange movements by the lake. He kept muttering the 'Prophecy of Light' and said that the key you are looking for is in the frozen ruins in the north. He also left a mark, saying that only true apostles of light can understand it."

As he spoke, the fisherman opened his palm, revealing a complex pattern made of frost, crystal clear and emitting a faint blue light. The three exchanged glances, with doubts and expectations in their hearts.

"It seems that the wheel of fate has begun to turn." Su Mo murmured in a low voice, staring at the mark, and enlightenment gradually emerged in his eyes.

"No matter who the traveler is, since he has pointed out the way, we cannot let him down." Leah clenched the staff in her hand, as if she could draw more strength from it.

"Action, time won't wait for those who hesitate." Sebastian put away his sword, his words filled with unquestionable determination.

The three of them set out on their journey again. In the night, they left behind a series of firm footprints, as if they were a farewell to the past and a pledge to the future. The fisherman stood there, looking at their backs until they disappeared into the vast ice field, and a high respect rose in his heart.

"It's amazing, they will definitely be able to find the answer and bring about change." The fisherman murmured to himself, then turned around and continued his ordinary yet no longer ordinary life with new hope.

In the north, the ruins sealed by ancient prophecies and ice are quietly waiting for the arrival of three brave men, as if the gears of fate have arranged everything precisely, waiting for the most critical link to fall into it, starting an unprecedented adventure.

"The prophecy of light..." Su Mo repeated the fisherman's words, his eyes flickering with longing for the unknown, "This mark feels both familiar and strange, as if I have had an indissoluble bond with it a long time ago."

Leah took a closer look at the frost mark and whispered, "It emits a gentle energy that seems to be guiding us. We must solve this puzzle and find the 'key' that the traveler mentioned."

Sebastian seemed more practical: "No matter what lies ahead, our first priority is to reach the frozen ruins safely. The road to the north is extremely dangerous, and we cannot be careless at all."

They quickened their pace, the cold wind blowing on their faces, it seemed that even the air was telling the call of the ancient legend. On the road, they occasionally met scattered travelers or tribes, and every time they did so, they were always attracted by the equipment and temperament of these brave men, and couldn't help but step forward to ask.

"Are you the legendary messengers of light?" A young man wrapped in thick fur came up curiously, his eyes full of admiration.

"We are just a group of travelers seeking the truth." Su Mo smiled faintly, but his words seemed to arouse the boy's curiosity even more.

"I heard that the true messenger of light can dispel darkness and bring peace. You will definitely find the ancient secret and make the world a better place!" The boy's words floated in the wind, resonating with the people around him. For a moment, eyes of amazement and expectation focused on the three of them.

"Brother, your words have inspired us." Sebastian patted the boy on the shoulder. "For everyone's expectations, we will do our best."

They continued to move forward, and every night around the campfire, people would sit around and tell stories about the Lightbringer and the ancient prophecies. These stories, like invisible bonds, closely connected them with the people of this land.

Finally, after an adventure over a steep ice wall, they arrived at the entrance of the frozen ruins. It was a huge ice sculpture carved by time, with the door half-open and a faint blue light shining from inside, mysterious and unpredictable.

"This is it." Su Mo's tone revealed an irrepressible excitement, "The answer we are looking for may be behind the door."

"It's better to be cautious." Leah reminded. Her protective barrier had already been deployed silently to protect them.

Sebastian drew his sword and took the lead in entering the ruins, taking each step carefully and firmly. "No matter what happens, we will face it together."

As they went deeper, subtle echoes came from the frozen ruins, like the whispers of history, telling the past glory and loss. In the center of a huge ice room, there was a sculpture emitting soft light. It was the image of the Apostle of Light, holding a fragment of light, with deep wisdom in his eyes.

"Found it!" Leah exclaimed softly. They walked slowly around the sculpture, and everyone felt an indescribable shock.

"Fragment of light, the legendary artifact..." Su Mo stretched out his hand to touch the sculpture. As soon as his fingertips touched the cold surface, the whole space suddenly vibrated and shone with light.

"This is..." Before Sebastian could finish his words, he saw the fragments of light in the sculpture suddenly break away and float in front of the three people, emitting a warm light that illuminated the entire ice room like daylight.

"When the prophecy of light comes true, the true apostle of light will appear and lead the world to light..." An ancient and solemn voice sounded in their hearts. It was a communication that transcended words and directly touched the depths of the soul.

"What...what should we do?" Leia's voice trembled slightly, but the determination in her eyes remained unchanged.

In the light, it seems that the wills of countless sages are guiding, and finally condensed into one sentence: "Follow the light in your heart, and the path of light has already opened under your feet."

Is this... is this a trust and test to choose us?" Sebastian gripped the hilt tightly, his eyes burning.

"It's not only a test, but also a responsibility." Su Mo took a deep breath and looked at the other two. "It's no accident that the three of us met. Leah's shield protected me, your sword opened the way forward, and I interpreted the ancient wisdom - all of this was for this moment."

"The fragments of light have chosen us to uncover the truth of the world and lead it into a new era." Leah's voice was full of a sense of mission. She gently stroked the halo surrounding her, as if she could feel the power and hope contained in it.

Just as they were immersed in this sudden mission, a burst of hurried footsteps suddenly came from outside the ruins, accompanied by a hurried call: "Wait a moment, messengers of light, please wait a moment!"

The three looked at each other in surprise, then quickly returned to the entrance of the ruins, only to see the fisherman leading several travelers in different clothes, with the same fire of hope burning in their eyes.

"Your deeds have spread all around. We come from different places, but we all have the same dream," the fisherman introduced. "We are willing to join you to face the unknown ahead and pursue the light together."

"Look, even passers-by are attracted by you." An old man in a robe smiled slightly, his eyes were deep and wise, "I have studied ancient books for many years, maybe I can interpret more clues of the prophecy for you."

"I used to be a warrior. Although I am old, I am still willing to wield my last sword for the light." Another burly old man patted his chest, his voice filled with determination that could not be ignored.

Looking at this group of partners from all corners of the world who share the same ideals, Sebastian, Su Mo and Leah smiled at each other. This is not just an adventure, but also a gathering of souls, where an immeasurable force is quietly gathering.

"Welcome to join us. From now on, we will be in the same boat." Su Mo stretched out his hand, and his warm smile infected everyone.

"But remember, the road ahead is unknown and full of dangers. Once you decide to follow, there is no turning back." Although Sebastian's words were harsh, they were full of concern and warnings for his new partner.

"I am willing to face any challenge for the sake of light!" A young woman stood up firmly. Her courage was like a spark, instantly igniting everyone's fighting spirit.

"Then let us join hands and start this journey towards light." Leah closed her eyes and clasped her hands together. A soft halo formed around her, warm and peaceful, as if giving this departure a sacred sense of ritual.

When they stepped into the ruins again, although there were many of them, they walked in unison, with light in their hearts and wind under their feet. The passing travelers, the tribes guarding their own small world, and even the creatures on the ice field all looked at them with awe and hope, as if they could all feel that some kind of change was quietly happening.

"May you succeed, messengers of light!" the fisherman shouted behind them, his voice echoing on the ice field for a long time.

"Thank you for your trust, Mr. Fisherman, we will bring the light back." Sebastian turned around and waved, his smile looking particularly dazzling in the glow of the morning light.

In this way, the group headed towards the deepest part of the ruins, where the secrets of the ancient world were hidden and the hope of the new world was carried. In the process, each of them will become an indispensable chapter in each other's story and write their own legend.

Night falls again. On the ice field, more new faces sit around the campfire. They tell different stories and share their dreams. In this place where the light gathers, a new chapter of light, courage and hope is slowly opening its curtain...

"Tomorrow, we will witness history." Leah said softly, her eyes looking up at the bright starry sky, where there seemed to be endless secrets waiting for them to reveal.

"Yes, Leah, tomorrow, all of us will personally uncover the truth that has been buried by time." Su Mo responded, his eyes firm and eager, as if he had seen the dawn of victory.

A young man who looked like a scholar stood up from the crowd, holding a worn-out book tightly in his hand, his eyes sparkling with a desire for knowledge: "I have read many ancient books about the Apostles of Light. The books mentioned that on the true path of light, there must be trials waiting for travelers. Are we about to face those trials as well?"

Sebastian nodded, and the tip of his sword touched the ground lightly, making a crisp sound. "The journey is never easy, but that is why every step we take is so meaningful. No matter what challenges lie ahead, as long as we have hope in our hearts and unite as one, there will be no difficulties that we cannot overcome."

Everyone sitting around the campfire nodded, and the atmosphere became more intense with determination and hope. A short, frail old man suddenly spoke up, his voice old and powerful: "In my long life, I have never seen such a scene. It is not the heroes who act alone, but ordinary people who raise the lamp of hope together. I believe that this is the power to change the world."

This sentence was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, stirring up ripples. People began to discuss enthusiastically, sharing why they embarked on this unknown road. Although everyone's story was different, they all pointed to the same destination - to pursue light and change the world. (End of this chapter)