The contestant is too old, sister Zhou is crazy

Chapter 823 Success

"No risk, no gain." Lin Hao responded resolutely, "Whether there is a trap or hope ahead, we must face it. Get ready and set off early tomorrow morning."

The next morning, the team was ready to go. The members of the Ari tribe watched them leave reluctantly, and their blessings and exhortations floated in the morning breeze.

"You must come back safely!" The children waved their hands, their eyes full of admiration.

"We believe in you, and the world is brighter because of you!" The elder's words made Lin Hao and his group's backs more determined.

Embarking on the journey, they followed the guidance of the Starlight Stone, crossed the unknown dense forest, crossed the dark swamp, and every step was full of unknowns and tests. During the journey, they rescued trapped villagers and fought against stealing bandits. Every action made their reputation spread among the people and became heroes in people's mouths.

Finally, on a moonlit night, they came to a desolate place. It was once a prosperous city, but now only ruins remained, eroded by time and disaster. The light of the starlight stone was particularly dazzling at this time, guiding them to the depths of the ruins.

"Here... there's an indescribable sense of familiarity." Xiao Jie looked around and murmured softly.

Suddenly, the ground trembled, and something seemed to be stirring under the ruins. With a loud bang, a crack appeared under their feet, releasing an ancient and powerful aura.

"It seems that we have found it." Xu Mo gripped the hilt of the sword tightly, his eyes as sharp as an eagle.

In the crack, an ancient stone platform slowly rose up, engraved with obscure spells, with a dazzling gem in the center. Lin Hao walked forward and gently placed the Starlight Stone on the gem. The two instantly merged and burst into dazzling light. The entire space began to distort, and time seemed to stand still at this moment.

"Is this... the portal to another world?" Su Mei'er was shocked.

"No, it's the road to the truth." Lin Hao's voice echoed in the empty space, "Are you ready? The real challenge begins now."

With a flash of strong light, the four people disappeared from the spot, leaving behind only a ruin that had returned to peace and a future waiting to be revealed.

In the tavern in the small town, the old man shook his head and whispered to the audience around him: "In this world, there are always people willing to fight for light. Even if the road ahead is bleak, they never give up. I believe that in the near future, when we hear their names again, it will be when they bring peace and hope back to every corner."

"You're right, old man." A young girl said with a twinkle in her eyes. "I also want to be like them, to explore the unknown and protect this world."

"Haha, you're ambitious!" A burly hunter in the tavern patted the girl on the shoulder. "When you grow up, maybe we can fight side by side!"

The laughter and conversations of the crowd intertwined, creating a warm and hopeful atmosphere. However, just as everyone was immersed in the beautiful fantasy of the future, the door of the tavern was pushed open again, and a dusty messenger rushed in, his face full of anxiety and important news.

"Urgent news! The elemental messengers are missing!" the messenger announced loudly. As soon as the words fell, the entire tavern fell silent and everyone was stunned.

“Missing? How is that possible?” The young man who asked the question earlier widened his eyes, unable to believe what he heard.

The messenger took a breath, calmed down and continued, "They lost contact after exploring the ancient city. No one knows where they went. Search and rescue teams are being organized everywhere now."

The old man frowned, and his deep eyes revealed worry: "This is no small matter. The safety of the elemental messengers is related to everyone's hope."

The pub was in an uproar again, with people talking about it. Some were worried, while others said they would organize themselves and go to help. In the chaos, a deep and powerful voice rang out: "We can't just sit there and do nothing. They are our heroes and our friends."

The person who spoke was a middle-aged man. He was dressed simply but had a firm look in his eyes. The people around him gradually quieted down and looked at him in agreement.

"That's right. Although we are not elemental messengers, we also have the heart to protect our homeland." A female businessman stood up, her words full of determination.

In this way, a search team composed of people from all walks of life quickly assembled. They took the necessary equipment and embarked on the journey to find the elemental messenger. In their hearts, there was a common belief burning - no matter how difficult the road ahead was, they had to bring the heroes home.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the ancient ruins, Lin Hao and his companions found themselves in a bizarre world with strange plants, floating islands, and creatures they had never seen before. They realized that this was not only a test of their own abilities, but also the key to unlocking the secrets of the world.

"We seem to have come to a whole new era." Xiaojie exclaimed, observing everything around him curiously.

Su Mei'er gently touched a glowing flower, and the flower seemed to sense her kindness and emitted a gentler light. "Everything here is so mysterious, yet so harmonious."

"Crisis may be hidden beneath harmony." Xu Mo looked around vigilantly. As the wise man of the team, he could always find details that others had not noticed.

"Indeed, but since we are here, we should face it bravely." Lin Hao's eyes were sparkling, and his tone was full of determination. "We are here to find the power to fight against the shadow. No matter how many difficulties there are on the road, they can't stop us."

While they were talking, a figure suddenly jumped out of the woods not far away and stumbled towards them, looking very panicked. This was a local man wearing strange clothes. He was pale and his eyes were filled with fear. When he saw Lin Hao and his friends, he shouted anxiously: "Save us! That monster is coming again!"

"Monster? What monster?" Xiao Jie stepped forward quickly and held the stranger steady.

The man was still panting, and his finger was trembling as he pointed to the depths of the dense forest behind them. "In the misty forest over there, there lives a huge monster that we have never seen before. It comes out every once in a while to destroy our village and steal our food and water... I beg you, you must be the chosen ones, please help us!"

Lin Hao looked at his companions and read determination and responsibility in each other's eyes: "Don't worry, we are here for this. Take us to your village and let us see the situation."

The villagers saw that the outsiders were willing to help, and they all showed expressions of gratitude and hope. An old man excitedly grabbed Su Mei'er's hand, and said in a trembling voice: "Thank God, we finally sent a savior! We thought we would be tortured by that monster forever..."

Arriving at the village, the scene in front of them shocked everyone: the houses were dilapidated and the fields were barren, which had obviously suffered several attacks. The children hid behind their parents, staring at these strangers with their big frightened eyes, their eyes were full of curiosity and expectation.

Lin Hao turned to his companions and said, "We must take action, find the monster's weakness, and defeat it with one blow." Xu Mo nodded in agreement and began to study the traces of monsters left in the village, hoping to find some clues.

As night fell, Lin Hao and his team hid in ambush at the edge of the misty forest outside the village. They used the surrounding environment as cover and waited for the monster to appear. The air seemed to freeze, and the tense atmosphere made it difficult to breathe.

"Here it comes!" Xiao Jie exclaimed, and saw a huge black shadow moving slowly in the fog, gradually revealing its true form - it was a strange creature covered with a hard shell, with a single horn on its head, and spewing strange light from its mouth. It was different from any creature they had encountered before.

"Is this the monster we have to face?" Su Mei'er's voice was soft but filled with unquestionable firmness.

Lin Hao drew his sword and walked towards the monster, his voice firm and loud: "No matter what you are, you can't stop us from protecting this world. Get ready to fight!"

A fierce battle ensued, and the monster's attack was powerful and violent, but Lin Hao and his team gradually found the pattern of the monster's actions with tacit cooperation and unyielding will. After a hard fight, Lin Hao seized the opportunity, made a perfect dodge, and pierced the monster's weakness with one sword, eventually defeating it.

After the monster fell, it turned into a ball of bright light and gradually merged into the earth. Miraculously, tender green sprouts grew on the originally barren land, full of vitality.

The villagers cheered and surrounded them, expressing their gratitude, their voices filled with disbelief and deep respect.

"You are real heroes who saved our home!" The old man held Lin Hao's hand tightly, tears in his eyes.

"No, you gave us a reason to fight." Lin Hao responded with a smile, his eyes sweeping over every villager, "Remember, as long as there is hope, light will eventually dispel darkness."

Just when the atmosphere reached its climax and everyone was about to say goodbye, an unusual light suddenly appeared in the distant sky, like some kind of signal, which aroused everyone's curiosity and uneasiness.

"What is that?" Xiao Jie looked towards the sky in confusion, while Xu Mo narrowed his eyes, as if thinking about something.

Lin Hao looked at the beam of light and had a premonition in his heart: "No matter what, that is our next goal. Partners, prepare to set off again, our journey is far from over."

"Yes, new challenges are waiting for us." Su Meier nodded, her face showing both expectation and determination, "As long as we are together, there is nothing we can't overcome."

Just as they were getting ready to embark on a new journey, a young man squeezed out of the crowd, holding a stone with ancient patterns in his hand, looking a little nervous but excited. "Please wait a moment, elemental messengers, this stone was left to me by my grandfather. He said that if one day, there are four warriors who can defeat the monster, this stone should be given to them." He said as he handed over the stone.

Lin Hao took it and carefully examined the lines on the stone. They seemed to be telling some kind of ancient prophecy. "This... this is..." His voice trembled slightly with surprise. "This is a map leading to ancient ruins. It is said that there is a more powerful force to fight against the shadow."

The villagers looked at him in shock and awe, whispering one after another. A young mother hugged her child tightly, with hope in her eyes: "The legendary relic really exists! Our world may still be saved!"

Xiaojie patted the young man on the shoulder, his smile full of encouragement: "Your grandfather has a good vision. We will definitely make good use of this map, uncover all the secrets, and protect this continent."

Just as they were about to follow the map, an old woman suddenly came forward, holding a bunch of strange flowers in her hands. They were the glowing flowers that Su Meier had touched before. "Take it," she said in a hoarse but warm voice, "It will guide you and give you light in the darkest time."

Su Meier gratefully accepted the bouquet and sniffed its fragrance. An inexplicable power and peace surged in her heart. She smiled gently at the old woman and said, "Thank you. We will take your blessing to light the way forward."

The four of them set out on their journey again, their backs gradually going away until they disappeared from everyone's sight. The old man at the tavern stood at the entrance of the village, watching them leave, his eyes full of emotion and expectation: "May the light guide you, children. The future of this world depends on you."

After they left, the strange light in the sky still shone, as if silently calling the brave men. And in the distance, on the unknown journey, what kind of trials and secrets will be waiting for them?

"No matter what awaits us ahead, we will overcome them one by one until we find all the answers." Lin Hao's firm words rang out among the team, echoing under the gradually darkening sky.

Su Meier echoed softly: "Yes, because we are elemental messengers, those who dare to dream and explore the unknown."

As their conversation ended, night fell completely. Although the road ahead was long and unknown, their hearts were filled with unprecedented courage and determination, and they continued to move forward towards the unknown light.

"Next, let's take a look at the secret hidden behind that signal." Xu Mo murmured, his gaze piercing through the night and into the unknown area in the distance.

"Yes, we are ready." Xiaojie said excitedly, tightening the weapon in his hand, his eyes flashing with desire for adventure.

"Let's go, friends." Lin Hao raised the ancient map in his hand, and the wind blew up the corners of his clothes, reflecting their resolute faces. Their figures were lengthened by the setting sun, and every step was full of determination.

After passing through a dense jungle, they came to a hidden valley. The air here was filled with a strange energy, which made the four people stop involuntarily. In the center of the valley, an ancient and huge stone gate stood quietly. The gate was engraved with ancient patterns similar to those on the map, which seemed to echo the map in their hands. (End of this chapter)