The contestant is too old, sister Zhou is crazy

Chapter 777 Peak Competition

After arriving at the village, the four warriors quickly joined the battle. They were not afraid of those strange creatures. Their cooperation became more and more tacit. Every time they swung their swords and cast a spell, they aroused stronger admiration and trust in the hearts of the villagers.

"Look, they are the real guardians!" an old man said excitedly to the children around him.

"Yes, grandpa, I want to be such a person too!" The child's response was childish but firm.

The battle finally came to an end. As night fell, the warriors sat around the campfire, their tired faces showing satisfied smiles. The surroundings were the peaceful villages that had returned. The villagers spontaneously gathered around them, and their words of gratitude flowed like a stream, warm and moving.

"You are not only our warriors, but also the light in the darkness." The village chief expressed his gratitude on behalf of everyone.

Su Mo slowly stood up and looked at the grateful faces around him. His voice was gentle but powerful: "Each of us can be a light for others, as long as we have good intentions and the courage to face difficulties. And we will always walk in the front and pave the way for everyone."

Just as the conversation was getting better, a discordant sneer suddenly broke the tranquility of the night sky. A mysterious man in a black robe slowly stepped into the light circle. His deep eyes seemed to be able to see into people's hearts, and there was an intriguing smile on the corner of his mouth.

"It's really touching, warriors. However, darkness will not retreat because of a few warm words." The man in black robe looked around. His appearance made the temperature around him seem to drop several degrees, and even the air became heavy.

The villagers couldn't help but whisper in fear, and the children hid behind the adults, even breathing carefully.

"Who are you? Why do you want to destroy the peace here?" Carlos stood up, and the Sword of Courage was surrounded by dragon flames again. He looked at the uninvited guest vigilantly.

The black-robed man gently lifted his hood, revealing a face that was both familiar and unfamiliar. "I am Ryan, the former guardian of light, but now I have fallen into the abyss due to betrayal. I came here to tell you the truth."

The villagers were all shocked when they heard this, and exchanged looks of disbelief. Even the four warriors were shocked. This sudden revelation of his identity was undoubtedly a huge rock thrown into the calm water.

"The truth? What truth?" Lin Hao frowned, and the Mirror of Wisdom spun magnificently in his hands, as if trying to spy on the other party's true intentions.

A complicated look flashed in Ryan's eyes. He looked around and finally fixed his gaze on the four warriors: "The truth is, the real threat to the Shadow Land is not these creatures on the surface, but the ancient evil power hidden deep behind the shadows that is about to awaken. And you, the four warriors chosen by the light, will be my only hope."

The crowd was in an uproar. Such a revelation was undoubtedly shocking. Even the children stopped whispering and stared with wide eyes, curiously and fearfully at the Guardian of Light who claimed to be a betrayer.

“Why should we believe you?” Jason demanded, still gripping the greatsword tightly, his muscles trembling slightly with tension.

"With everything I know, and..." Ryan stretched out his hand, and a ball of faint blue light slowly rose from his palm. The light seemed to contain an ancient and powerful power. "With this, the fragment of light, it can guide you to find the key to seal that power."

Su Mo stared at the fragment of light in Ryan's hand, and the mirror of wisdom automatically floated to his chest, the mirror flickering, as if confirming something. "If all this is true, why don't you do it yourself?"

Ryan smiled bitterly, his eyes revealing a bit of helplessness: "Because I have been marked by that power. Once I get close, it will only accelerate its awakening. I am no longer a pure body and cannot fight directly. But I am willing to be your guide and use my remaining power to help you."

The discussion around them became louder, and everyone was digesting this unacceptable information. Finally, it was Su Mo who broke the silence: "We can't make a decision based on your one-sided statement, but if it is true as you said, then let's find evidence together."

"A wise choice." Ryan nodded, gently placed the fragment of light on the ground, and stepped back a few steps. "We will set out at dawn tomorrow. May the light guide our path."

As the night deepened, the warriors sat around the campfire, unable to sleep for a long time. They knew that this journey was far more difficult than they had imagined, but for those who were looking forward to light, they had no choice.

"No matter what the future holds, at least now we have a new goal." Su Mo said softly, the Mirror of Wisdom gently spinning in his hand, as if responding to his determination.

"That's right. No matter what the truth is, as long as we are together, there are no difficulties that we cannot overcome." Jason pounded his chest hard, full of confidence.

Lin Hao and Carlos smiled at each other, their hearts equally filled with faith. In this land shrouded in shadows, they were each other's light and everyone's hope.

Under the starlight and the gentle night breeze, a more magnificent adventure is quietly brewing. And the outcome of this adventure will determine the future fate of this land.

"Tomorrow, we will uncover all the mysteries." Su Mo whispered, his words showing both anticipation for the unknown and determination to face the challenge. The light and shadow of the campfire danced on their faces, reflecting the firm and fearless expressions of the four warriors, foreshadowing that a battle between light and darkness was about to begin.

"Yes, tomorrow." Lin Hao held the mirror of wisdom tightly, his eyes firm, "For light, for hope, we are fearless."

"Then let us have a good rest tonight and recharge our batteries." Carlos patted the sword beside him. Although his tone was relaxed, the determination in his eyes could not be ignored.

The villagers gradually dispersed, but their conversation did not stop. Every voice conveyed their confidence in the four warriors and their curiosity about the future.

"Can they really find a solution?" one mother asked softly.

"If anyone can do it, it must be them." The father next to him answered with unquestionable trust in his tone.

On the side, several children huddled together tightly, their eyes filled with fear of the unknown and more importantly, admiration for the warriors.

"Brother, do you think they will bring back more stories?" asked the youngest child.

“Of course, they are heroes and can always work miracles.” The older children said proudly, with stars in their eyes, as if they were talking about their own heroes.

As the night deepened, the warriors fell asleep one by one, but their dreams were not peaceful. The scenes of the Shadow Land, the whispers of ancient power, and Ryan's complex figure were intertwined in their dreams, like warnings and foreshadowings.

The next day, when the first ray of sunlight penetrated the morning mist and awakened the sleeping earth, the four warriors were ready to go. The villagers gathered at the entrance of the village, watching them embark on an unknown journey with reluctance and expectation.

"Be careful!" The village chief clenched his fists, his voice trembling.

"We will, and please protect yourself. We will be back soon." Su Mo promised with a smile, and then embarked on a new journey with his companions.

Along the way, they not only have to deal with more dangerous environments and enemies, but also uncover the secrets of the ancient power. Whenever they pass through a town or village, passers-by will always look at them with surprise and admiration. Their stories spread like the wind, inspiring more people to face the darkness and stand up bravely.

"Look, those are four warriors, and they are heading towards our fear." A young traveler pointed at their backs and said to his companions.

"I really wish I could join them and fight those horrible things." The companion sighed.

As a guide, Ryan always maintains a mysterious and distant attitude, but whenever faced with a crisis, his knowledge and strength become an indispensable help. This makes the warriors' feelings towards him complex and subtle, with both suspicion and gratitude.

Finally, after a fierce battle with powerful monsters, they came to a hidden valley, where the entrance to the core of ancient power was hidden.

"Here... is the starting point and end of everything." Ryan's voice echoed in the valley, and he pointed to a huge portal made up of light and shadow.

"We are ready." The four warriors looked at each other. There was no need for them to say much. Their determination and trust were enough to explain everything.

"Very good, then let us face this final challenge together." As soon as Ryan finished speaking, he took the lead and took a step forward. His figure gradually merged with the gate of light and darkness.

The warriors followed closely behind, and the moment they stepped into the portal, the world around them seemed to be torn apart, time and space were distorted, and they were brought into a strange and unknown realm. Here, light and darkness intertwined into a huge web, and every inch of space was filled with ancient and powerful energy fluctuations.

"This is... the real core of the Shadow Land." Lin Hao exclaimed in amazement. The Mirror of Wisdom spun wildly in his hand, as if trying to record all the strange scenes before him.

"It's more shocking than we expected." Jason squinted his eyes and looked around, holding the huge sword across his chest, alert to any danger that might arise at any time.

Carlos stared into the distance, the Sword of Courage dancing at his fingertips, emitting a faint dragon flame, lighting the way forward, "There is no turning back, everyone be careful."

Su Mo seemed particularly calm. The Mirror of Wisdom turned into a halo surrounding the surroundings, providing additional vision. "Everyone, concentrate. Every step may be crucial."

The four of them went deeper slowly. Although the voices of the passers-by had faded away, their images and those eyes of expectation and trust left an indelible mark in the warriors' hearts and became their driving force to move forward.

"Look over there!" Lin Hao suddenly pointed to a place enveloped by strange light. There, an ancient stone tablet was half buried in the dust, as if waiting to be discovered by someone with a destiny.

As they approached, ancient runes emerged on the stone tablet, and light flowed. Ryan's expression became unusually solemn. "This is... a warning to seal the ancient evil. We must act quickly."

Just as everyone was preparing to study the stone tablet in detail, the ground suddenly shook, and a huge, dark beast-like shadow emerged from the void, roaring to the sky, with eyes like the abyss, staring straight at the four warriors.

"Prepare for battle!" Su Mo gave the order calmly. At the same time, the Mirror of Wisdom released a dazzling light, trying to dispel the darkness around him.

The battle was about to start. Jason and Carlos charged forward, interweaving the giant sword and the sword of courage to form a gorgeous sword dance and fight against the monsters. Lin Hao constantly used the mirror of wisdom to analyze the enemy's weaknesses and provide tactical guidance. And Su Mo used wisdom and strategy to coordinate the team, so that every attack could hit accurately.

"This power... is beyond expectations..." Ryan assisted from behind and threw out fragments of light at the same time. The fragments split into countless light spots in the air and merged into the warriors' weapons, doubling their attack power.

After a hard fight, the monster finally fell to the ground with the combined efforts of the four people. The shadows around it also dissipated, revealing a bright sky.

"We did it..." Jason panted, his face covered in sweat, but with a proud smile on his face.

"But this is just the beginning," Carlos warned, looking across the battlefield to the deeper shadows looming in the distance.

"Next, we have to go deeper until we completely seal that power." Su Mo clenched his fists, his eyes determined.

"Before that, let's go back to the village and report everything," Lin Hao suggested, "Let everyone know that darkness is not invincible."

Just as the four were about to leave, Ryan suddenly spoke with an unprecedented seriousness in his tone, "There is one more thing. Behind that power, there may be a bigger secret... and my past."

"What do you mean?" Su Mo stopped and turned to look at him.

Ryan took a deep breath, a complex light flashing in his eyes, "There are some truths that even I have not fully grasped. But I know that to completely resolve all of this, I must face my past, whether it is light or dark."

"We are with you." Carlos stepped forward and patted Ryan on the shoulder. The other two also nodded. The silent support filled the air with an indescribable warmth.

As the afterglow of the setting sun shines on the way back, the warriors set out on the journey back home, but what they don’t know is that this journey will not only change their destiny, but also rewrite the future of the entire world.

"There will be more challenges waiting for us after we go back, right?" Lin Hao asked softly.

“Without a doubt.” Jason smiled, his tone full of eagerness for the upcoming battle. “But with the four of us here, is there anything that can’t be solved?”

"Indeed, we are no longer the young people who first stepped into the Land of Shadows." Su Mo's eyes were gentle and far-reaching. He looked at the darkening clouds in the sky, "We have proved that light can penetrate the deepest darkness."

At this time, Carlos stopped and stared at the outline of the village in front of him. The lights were just coming on, warm and full of hope. "Home is a temporary safe haven." He said, "I hope we can bring not only the news of hope, but also the power to end it all." (End of this chapter)