The contestant is too old, sister Zhou is crazy

Chapter 705 Hero

"Yes, kids, you are our heroes!" echoed a woman holding a child nearby. The child stared at them with wide eyes, his face full of curiosity and admiration.

Zhou Huabing smiled and leaned over to the child, saying, "Little one, remember, everyone has the power to fight against darkness in their heart. In the future, you can also protect the important people like us."

The child's mother nodded with emotion, and the people gathered around also started talking, their surprise and admiration were beyond words.

"Look at them, they are real warriors who never give up even in the face of despair." A middle-aged man said to his friends, his tone full of admiration for them.

"Yes, especially the injured young man. He has incredible power that makes people feel warm and at ease." Another woman sighed, following Su Mo's figure with her eyes.

"Strength is not everything. They taught us that the most important thing is the faith in our hearts." An old man sighed, with wisdom flashing in his eyes.

Amid the praise and exclamation, Ivan turned to look at Su Mo, with a sly look in his eyes: "Su Mo, it seems that our story has spread throughout the town. However, the real challenge may have just begun. Are you ready for the next adventure?"

Su Mo smiled slightly, his eyes flashing with confidence and expectation: "Of course, as long as we are together, is there anything we can't overcome? Besides, I also want to know the meaning behind the devil's last words."

"The balance between light and darkness is not something you can break after all..." Zhou Huading pondered, looking thoughtfully at the starry sky in the distance. "Perhaps there is a deeper secret behind this sentence."

"Yes, the rules of this world are far more complicated than we imagined." Zhou Huayi continued, "But I believe that as long as we have light in our hearts, there is nothing that cannot be explored and understood."

"Then let's uncover the secrets of this world together." Su Wen raised the pen in his hand, his eyes flashing, as if he couldn't wait to meet the new challenge.

"But before that," Su Mo said with a smile, trying to ease the slightly heavy atmosphere, "Shouldn't we find a place to celebrate today's victory? After all, even the devil praised our bond, which is not something you encounter every day."

"Haha, Su Mo is right. The joy of victory is worth celebrating." Zhou Huajia clapped his hands in agreement, and everyone laughed. The atmosphere became relaxed and pleasant again.

The night wind blew gently, as if cheering for their victory. Under the shining starlight, they supported each other and set out on their journey home, each step was firm and full of strength. And their conversation, accompanied by the night wind, drifted to every corner of the town, inspiring people's desire for light and curiosity about the unknown world.

"No matter what the future holds for us," Ivan's voice rang out in the team, firm and warm, "as long as we have light in our hearts, nothing can be covered by darkness."

"Yes, as long as you are here, darkness will never find a foothold." Su Mo's words were full of power. His smile infected every teammate and also warmed the people who gradually gathered around him.

“Look, they are like bright lights in the night sky, leading us forward.” An old man in the crowd whispered, his tone full of admiration.

"Yeah, especially the one named Ivan. The moment he threw the pen sword, I thought he was a god descending to earth." The young man next to him spoke, with a longing light in his eyes.

“And the Zhou brothers. Their heroic image in fighting together is simply the reincarnation of the legendary heroes.” A young girl said excitedly, her voice drawing murmurs of approval.

Just as everyone was immersed in admiration for the heroes, a subtle and strange sound suddenly rang out from the other end of the town. The sound seemed to be echoing some ancient and mysterious call, causing the air to tremble.

"What's that sound?" Su Mo asked with a frown. His intuition told him that things might not end so easily.

"Not sure, but we'd better go and take a look." Ivan replied. The pen in his hand had turned into a sword again at some point, and he looked vigilantly in the direction where the sound came from.

Upon seeing this, the residents of the town made way for him. Their expressions were both nervous and expectant, as if they had sensed that a new challenge was about to come.

"Everyone, let's go find out the situation. Everyone stay here and stay vigilant." Zhou Huajia said loudly. His voice was firm and powerful, which made people feel at ease.

The group quickly headed towards the source of the sound. On the way, Su Mo asked Ivan softly, "Do you think this has something to do with the 'balance of light and darkness' that the demon mentioned earlier?"

Ivan frowned and said in a deep voice, "It's very likely. The devil's last words are more like some kind of prophecy. We need to be prepared to meet possible challenges."

As they were discussing, the scene before them made them all stop. They saw a glowing ring suspended in the air, and inside the ring, it seemed that the scenery of another world was slowly unfolding, with light and shadow interweaving, beautiful and mysterious.

"This...where does this portal lead to?" Zhou Huayi muttered to himself, unable to conceal the shock in his eyes.

"No matter where it leads to, since it is here, there must be a reason for it." Su Mo said firmly. He took a step forward and stared at the door. "We are messengers of light and should not be afraid of exploring the unknown."

"Su Mo is right. No matter what challenges lie behind the door, we will face them together." Alvin nodded and followed closely.

Following their lead, the Zhou brothers also stepped forward. The five of them stood side by side in front of the gate. The surrounding residents watched with bated breath. The whole town seemed to be frozen.

"Are you ready, my friends?" Su Mo asked, his eyes burning with the desire for adventure.

"Stand by at all times." Everyone answered in unison, their voices full of determination and confidence.

Just as they were about to step into the mysterious portal, a child's voice suddenly rang out: "Warriors, be sure to return safely! We will be waiting for you here to tell you a new legend!"

Ivan turned around and smiled at the expectant faces: "Don't worry, we will definitely bring back more bright stories."

After that, they stepped into the door to the unknown without hesitation. The light suddenly appeared, and when it faded, they were no longer there, leaving only a piece of amazement and blessings echoing in the night sky.

"Did they really enter another world?" the child asked his mother, his eyes full of longing for heroes.

"Yes, little one, they are always at the forefront, exploring the unknown for us." The mother stroked her child's head, with both pride and worry in her eyes.

The discussion in the crowd did not stop with their departure, but became more and more intense. The curiosity about the unknown and the anticipation for the heroes' return spread quietly in everyone's heart like a ignited fire.

“It would be great if I could go on adventures with them one day.” The young apprentice looked at the disappearing gate, a dreamy glimmer in his eyes.

"It's okay to have dreams, but remember, they are not the only heroes protecting their homes. They also include every ordinary person who is willing to stand up and fight against the darkness." The old blacksmith at the side taught earnestly, his words full of deep meaning.

At the same time, the five people who passed through the portal found themselves in a bizarre world where strange purple flames burned in the sky and the ground was covered with flowing silver rivers. The environment was both mysterious and challenging.

"This place... is simply beyond imagination." Zhou Huabing exclaimed, his eyes wandering around, trying to understand it all.

"Indeed, we seem to have come under completely different rules." Alvin said solemnly, and the light pen sword in his hand emitted a stronger light, as if responding to the specialness of this land.

Su Mo looked around and suddenly pointed to a palace constructed of light not far away: "Maybe we can find some clues there."

The group moved forward cautiously, and everything they saw along the way was amazing. As they approached the palace, a gentle voice sounded in their hearts: "Welcome to the realm between realms, walkers of light. I am the guardian of this space, Salma."

Ivan looked around but didn't see anyone talking. He asked curiously, "Salma, are you communicating with us? Why were we brought here?"

"Yes, it's me. Your arrival is not accidental, but because the balance between light and darkness is being shaken by unprecedented forces, and you have been chosen to be the key to restoring the balance." Salma's voice was full of vicissitudes and wisdom.

"The key? What should we do?" Zhou Huayi asked, his tone showing both a sense of responsibility and a little confusion.

"First, you must find the 'fragments of light' scattered everywhere. They are the key to maintaining the balance of this universe. At the same time, be careful of those who attempt to use the power of darkness to destroy the balance." Salma explained. As her voice fell, a map slowly unfolded in the void in front of them, marking the possible locations of the fragments of light.

"It seems that our journey has just begun." Su Mo clenched his fists, his eyes firm.

"No matter what the road ahead holds, we will face it together." Ivan responded, and their eyes met, conveying trust and determination that required no words.

Just as they were about to set off according to the instructions on the map, a dark shadow flashed across the sky, so fast that it was almost impossible to catch, but it caused uneasy waves in the entire realm.

"That is..." Before Zhou Huajia could finish his words, a sense of oppression came over him, causing everyone to hold their breath.

"It seems that the dark forces have already noticed our presence." Salma's voice was full of urgency. "Be careful. The real test has just begun."

"Prepare for battle." Ivan quickly pointed his light pen sword toward the sky, and the light gathered around him into a shield to protect everyone. His movements were crisp and clear, showing his determination and responsibility as a team leader.

The Zhou brothers were not willing to be outdone. Zhou Huayi summoned a bow and arrow made of pure energy and aimed at the direction where the unknown force might come. Zhou Huabing clasped his hands together, closed his eyes and pondered, as if he was communicating with this foreign land and looking for possible help.

There was an unyielding light in Su Mo's eyes. He stretched out his hand and gently touched a glowing stone beside him. In an instant, the light spots floating in the air seemed to have heard a silent call and gathered into a dazzling armor of light that covered his body, making him look even more majestic.

"We are not afraid of darkness because we are the light ourselves." Su Mo's voice rang out in the team, like a stabilizing force, calming everyone's uneasy emotions.

"Yes, no matter what happens, we will face it together!" Zhou Huading also mustered up his courage. Although his abilities have not yet been fully demonstrated, his indomitable will is equally inspiring.

Just as everyone was on high alert, the shadow appeared again, this time its movements slowed down significantly, and gradually a human figure emerged. The man was wrapped in a pitch-black cloak, his eyes were as deep as the abyss, and he exuded a frightening aura.

"Welcome to the realms between, travelers of light. I am the shadowbringer, Milos." The man's voice was like a cold wind blowing over dry bones, cold and without any emotion.

Ivan tightly grasped the light pen sword and responded calmly: "Milos, we have no intention of provoking a dispute, but we will not back down. If you are here to stop us, then let us see who can illuminate this world, light or darkness."

The air around them became extremely heavy due to the confrontation between the two sides. Some of the onlookers whispered, but more were waiting with bated breath. For them, this contest between light and darkness was not just the unfolding of an adventure story, but also a test of their faith and hope.

"Then let me test your determination." As soon as Milos finished speaking, a ball of black mist condensed in his hand and shot towards Ivan and the others.

Ivan moved his body to the side, dodging the attack lightly, and at the same time, he swung his light pen sword, and a dazzling light cut through the black fog and headed straight for Milos. The two forces collided in mid-air, erupting with a deafening roar, and the light and shadow intertwined, drawing a magnificent and fierce picture.

"They... they are really fighting the Dark Messenger!" said the young apprentice in the crowd excitedly, with an unprecedented light flashing in his eyes. It was admiration for the hero and infinite longing for the unknown world.

"This is not only a battle, but also a test." The old blacksmith's voice was steady and powerful. He whispered in the young apprentice's ear, "Remember, true courage is not being fearless, but choosing to move forward in the face of fear."

As the battle became more intense, a gentle but undeniable voice sounded in everyone's heart: "Enough, Milos, let them continue their mission. The balance between light and darkness should not be determined by meaningless fighting."

Milos paused when he heard this, and the black mist dissipated. He looked at Ivan and the others coldly, and finally turned into a black shadow and disappeared into the sky. (End of this chapter)