EBE Chapter 731 Cheetah
Chapter 731 Cheetah
"Not just us," Su Mo turned around, his voice firm and gentle, "The light belongs to everyone. We will carry it until the darkness is gone."
As the night deepened, the town was immersed in tranquility. A group of people sat around the campfire, planning their actions for tomorrow. However, this rare tranquility did not last long. A sudden cold wind blew away the remaining warmth of the campfire and brought an ominous premonition.
"What's going on?" Ivan stood up alertly and looked around. In the night sky, dark clouds gathered, blocking the moonlight and plunging the entire town into a strange darkness.
"This doesn't look like a naturally formed cloud." Sebastian said in a deep voice, the sword in his hand had been unsheathed unknowingly, the silver sword light flickered in the darkness.
Suddenly, a sharp whistle cut through the night sky, followed by chaotic noises and terrified screams from the edge of the town. The three exchanged nervous glances and immediately ran towards the source of the sound.
When they arrived at the scene, they were shocked by the scene in front of them. The originally peaceful town was now shrouded in chaos and panic. A group of figures shuttled through the night. They were monsters twisted by dark magic, and they ruthlessly attacked the defenseless villagers.
"Hurry! We have to split up and try to save as many people as possible!" Su Mo shouted loudly, his body was wrapped in a layer of faint light, which was the power given to him by the Holy Grail of Light.
The three of them separated and fought fiercely with the enemies in the dark. Ivan's swordsmanship was sharp, and every strike was accurate and fatal; Sebastian was like a cheetah in the dark night, silently approaching the enemy and delivering a fatal blow; Su Mo's power of light became a beacon on the battlefield, not only dispelling the darkness, but also bringing healing light to the injured villagers.
"Sebastian, no one has come out of the house on the left yet, go check!" While fending off the attacking monsters, Alvin communicated with Sebastian through the intercom stone.
"Got it." Sebastian quickly moved towards the house, but when he broke into the house, the scene inside made his heart sink. Inside the room, a family of four huddled together tightly, but their eyes had lost their former brilliance, leaving only endless emptiness. A chill rose from the bottom of his heart - they had been eroded by the dark power and lost their lives.
"No..." Sebastian groaned softly, realizing that tonight's battle was not just about repelling the monster, but also a race against time for rescue.
At the same time, Su Mo teamed up with an old witch to purify the polluted area with holy light and ancient spells, hoping to bring a little respite to the town. However, as the battle continued, more and more villagers fell in a pool of blood, and the air was filled with despair.
Just when the three of them felt powerless, Ivan noticed the starlight gradually gathering in the sky. "Look up!" He pointed to the sky, where a meteor-like point of light was falling rapidly, heading straight for the center of the town.
"It's the response of the Holy Grail of Light!" Su Mo's heart moved. He knew very well that this might be their only chance to turn the tables.
The three of them quickly gathered together and summoned the power of the Holy Grail of Light, forming a dazzling beam of light to welcome the light spot that fell from the sky. The moment the light touched, an unprecedented powerful energy erupted in the town, and the dark monsters dissipated under this light like ice and snow meeting fire.
The light faded and the town returned to peace, but behind the silence was an unspeakable sorrow - except for them and a few survivors, most of the villagers were unfortunately killed.
The three stood in silence on the empty street, their hearts heavy. Ivan broke the silence: "This... this is a tragedy we did not foresee. We must find the source and prevent this from happening again."
"Yes," Sebastian nodded, "This is by no means accidental. There must be a bigger conspiracy behind it."
Su Mo clenched his fists, his eyes firm: "We must not only avenge the lives lost, but also protect the Holy Grail of Light and make it the true light of hope."
At this time, the old witch slowly walked over, with grief in her eyes, but also a hint of determination that was hard to detect: "You are the true inheritors of Klein's spirit. I believe that even in the darkness, you can find the light that guides you."
"Thank you, ma'am." Su Mo said gratefully, "We will. Because, no matter when and where, as long as there is light in your heart, darkness will be exposed."
"So what should we do now?" The young villager's voice was a little trembling, but more of it was trust in the three people.
"First, we need to understand the truth of this attack." Ivan said in a deep voice, his blue eyes looking particularly firm under the firelight. "Sebastian, you will be responsible for investigating the traces of those monsters and see if we can trace their source. Su Mo and I will look for clues in the remaining books in the town. Any records about dark forces or ancient legends may be the key."
"Understood." Sebastian nodded, and his figure disappeared into the night, like a cheetah waiting for an opportunity.
"And you, young man." Su Mo turned to the villager who asked the question, his eyes gentle but encouraging, "You can help collect information about all families, especially those unfortunate families. Their stories may hide details that we have not noticed."
A gleam of light flashed in the villager's eyes, and he nodded vigorously: "I will, Mr. Su Mo! To commemorate them, and to prevent the tragedy from happening again."
As the night deepened, the lights in the town were sparse, but at several key locations, the busy figures of the team members were like sparks, silently illuminating the way forward. After a night of running around and investigating, when the dawn broke, they found a dusty ancient book in the ruins of the old library. The cover was mottled, and it seemed to carry unknown secrets.
"Chronicles of Light and Shadow?" Ivan whispered the title of the book, and carefully turned the cover. Ancient words slowly appeared before his eyes. "Perhaps they contain the answers we are looking for."
As they read deeper, the three people's expressions became more solemn. The book not only describes the many battles between the forces of light and darkness over the past hundreds of years, but also predicts that every thousand years, the forces of darkness will reach their peak, looking for and devouring a key symbol of light in order to realize their ambition of permanent rule.
"The Holy Grail of Light..." Su Mo whispered, his eyes burning, "We can't let it fall into the hands of darkness."
"But the book also mentions hope." Ivan pointed to a paragraph of text, his voice filled with subtle excitement, "'When darkness attempts to devour light, there will be a person who inherits Klein's bloodline, unite the three elementalists, awaken the sleeping gods, and bring true dawn.'"
"The three elemental masters?" Sebastian raised his eyebrows. "Does it mean the masters of the three natural forces of wind, fire, and water? This sounds like a daunting task."
"No matter what, we must try." Su Mo stood up and looked firmly into the distance, where the rising sun was dispelling the last trace of darkness. "We already have the first clue. The bards of the Valley of the Wind are said to have the ability to talk to the wind. We should set off immediately."
At the edge of the town, when the three were about to set off, the old warrior appeared again, holding a re-polished old sword in his hand, and the tip of the sword flashed a cold light that could not be ignored.
"I have decided to go with you." The old man said firmly, "Although I am old, my sword is not dull and my heart is still there. Perhaps, on the way, I can use my experience to guide you."
"Welcome, warrior." Sebastian smiled and patted the old man on the shoulder. "We are a team. Let's face the storm together and welcome the light."
"Then, let's head towards the Valley of the Wind." Ivan's words were filled with unprecedented determination. "We are not only doing this for ourselves, but also for those who cannot see the sunrise tomorrow."
The team embarked on a new journey under the rising sun. Everyone had a different mission, but they held the same belief in their hearts - to find that warm light even in the deepest darkness.
"No matter how bumpy the road ahead is, as long as we are united in heart." Su Mo's voice echoed in the team, like a spring breeze, "there will be no difficulties that cannot be overcome."
"Yes, light always appears in the darkest moments." Ivan agreed, looking firmly at the unknown road ahead, "We are that light."
On the way, they met several families fleeing the town, their faces full of fatigue and fear. When a woman holding a child saw them, the fear in her eyes gradually turned into a glimmer of hope: "Are you...are you the warriors who fought against the monsters? Is there any safe place for us to go?"
Sebastian gently took off his mask and showed a rare gentle smile: "Don't worry, we will find a solution. Now, please follow us, at least on the road, you will be safe."
The team grew stronger, and more conversations spread among the crowd, with concerns about the uncertainty of the future and admiration and dependence on the three people. A young man whispered to his friend: "Can they really defeat those monsters and regain the lost peace?"
"Who knows, but there's a different aura about them that makes people believe in them involuntarily." The friend replied, his tone full of trust in the hero.
After passing through a barren forest, the group came to a hidden valley entrance, which was said to be the only way to the Valley of the Wind. A melodious flute sound came from the depths of the valley, like a call from nature, or a welcome to the travelers.
"It seems that we have arrived at our first stop." Su Mo said softly, with anticipation gleaming in his eyes.
They walked along the winding mountain road until they met the legendary bard, Oliver the Windtalker, who sat on a boulder, holding a flute horizontally in his hand, with gently swirling air around him, as if he had merged with nature.
"Welcome, traveler from afar." Oliver's voice was clear and light as the wind. "What wind brought you to my territory?"
"We are looking for answers and the power to change our destiny." Ivan spoke frankly, and his sincerity touched Oliver.
"The answer and the power... Interesting." The bard smiled slightly, with a deep look in his eyes. "Are you ready to face your own heart and accept the test of the wind? Only after passing the test will the element of wind recognize you."
"We're ready." Sebastian said firmly, and his answer won a gust of wind in the valley, as if it was encouragement from nature.
The trial process was arduous and challenging, and everyone had to face their deepest fears and hesitations. After completing the trial, Oliver gave each of them a pendant inlaid with a tiny wind charm: "This is the recognition of the wind. It will guide you and give you help when you need it."
As the sunset dyed the sky red, the group gathered at the exit of the Valley of the Wind, and everyone's expression became more calm and confident. A young girl pulled Su Mo's clothes and asked curiously: "Where are we going next? Are we going to find the elemental messengers of fire and water?"
Su Mo bent down and gently touched her head: "Yes, the journey is still long, but with your support, we are fearless."
The little girl's eyes sparkled with longing: "Then we will definitely succeed, right? Just like the heroes in the story."
Su Mo smiled and nodded: "As long as we unite as one, nothing is impossible."
At this time, there was a burst of discussion in the team, and everyone expressed their thoughts and expectations. The atmosphere was tense and full of hope. A rough voice sounded, it was an old soldier who had joined not long ago: "I have experienced countless battles in my life, but I have never had such a strong confidence in victory as I do now."
"Confidence comes from each of you." Su Mo looked around, his words full of strength, "We are not fighting alone, but with the will of all."
They left the Valley of the Wind and continued their journey to find other elemental messengers. When they passed through a prosperous town, they attracted the curiosity and inquiries of many residents. An old man who was selecting goods in front of a stall looked up at them with surprise in his eyes: "Are you the legendary messengers of light? I heard that you want to fight against darkness and protect the Holy Grail?"
Su Mo stopped and replied politely: "It is us, old man, do you have any suggestions or information to provide?"
The old man put down the goods in his hands, walked up to Su Mo, and whispered: "When I was young, I heard an ancient legend about the fire element messenger. It is said that the messenger lives in the heart of the flames of the eastern volcano. Only those who are truly brave and fearless with pure hearts can find him."
"Heart of the volcano?" Sebastian muttered to himself, with a hint of excitement in his eyes.
"Thank you for your information, it is very important to us." Ivan said to the old man gratefully. After the team had a little supply in the town, they followed the old man's instructions and headed towards the volcanoes in the east. (End of this chapter)