At this moment, a deep and powerful voice sounded at the edge of the venue: "It seems that there is a lot of fresh blood on the side of light. Tan Yue, Tan Chen, are you ready to face the challenge of darkness?" A man in a black robe slowly stepped into the light. His face was covered by the shadow, but the oppressive aura made everyone present shudder.

Tan Yue and Tan Chen looked at each other without saying a word, but their eyes conveyed the same signal - no matter how difficult the road ahead is, they will stand shoulder to shoulder until the last moment.

"The real battle has just begun," Tan Yue said solemnly, "but we are not alone, because we have you, me, and the light in each of our hearts."

"Then let us witness together the prologue of this battle between light and darkness!" Tan Chen followed closely behind, his words filled with fearlessness and determination.

The discussions in the crowd spread quickly like a lit bonfire. Every face was filled with astonishment and uneasiness, but more than that, there was curiosity and desire for unknown challenges.

"This... is this someone from the dark forces? How dare they show up in broad daylight!" A middle-aged businessman tightly grasped his son's hand, with fear and disbelief in his eyes.

"You are really bold. But with Lord Tan Yue and Lord Tan Chen here, what do we have to fear?" A sturdy man holding a blacksmith's hammer next to him straightened his chest and spoke in a firm tone. The people around him couldn't help but feel excited when they heard his words, and their fear was replaced by an inexplicable courage.

"It seems that today is not only a day of celebration, but also the beginning of a test." An old scholar pushed the thick lenses on his nose, his eyes flashing with wisdom. "Light and darkness have been like this since ancient times. They check and balance each other, and have also given birth to countless heroes and legends."

Tan Yue and Tan Chen remained calm, and their composure gave everyone great confidence. Tan Yue turned his head slightly and whispered to his brother beside him, "Chen, are you ready? Our first lesson may come earlier than expected."

Tan Chen smiled faintly, his eyes revealing unquestionable determination: "Brother, we have been preparing for this day all along. Whether it is personal practice or the reconstruction of the academy, it is all for the purpose of protecting this light. Now, it's time to prove all our efforts."

The man in black robes approached slowly, and every step seemed to step on the heartstrings of the crowd, and the atmosphere was extremely tense. However, when his eyes swept over the Tan brothers and the group of people behind them who were either determined or terrified but still chose to stand together, the corners of his mouth under the black robe seemed to curl up in a subtle arc.

"Your courage is commendable, and I admire it. However, in the face of absolute power, how much is courage worth?" The words of the man in black robe were icy cold, but they also aroused the anger and dissatisfaction of more people.

"Power? The power of darkness may be strong, but it will never understand that the reason why light is so bright is because of the never-extinguished hope in each of our hearts!" A young female mage stepped forward. Her voice was not loud, but it was clearly heard throughout the venue, drawing murmurs of approval.

“Yes, although we are weak, we have each other and hope, and that is enough!” More people joined the conversation, and their voices gathered into a force that could not be ignored, striking directly into the deepest darkness in the hearts of the men in black robes.

"Master Tan, what should we do? Fight, or..." An elderly magician approached Tan Yue, with both expectation and concern in his eyes.

Tan Yue raised his hand to signal the crowd to be quiet. His eyes penetrated the crowd and looked directly at the man in black robes: "Our Guangming Academy has never been a place where problems are solved by violence. But when darkness threatens our homeland and threatens every soul that pursues light, we will take up arms without hesitation to protect it all."

Tan Yue's voice was steady and powerful, echoing throughout the square. At that moment, even the man in black robes seemed to feel a certain power that could not be ignored. He slowly raised his hand, and the oppressive atmosphere dissipated, replaced by a delicate balance.

“Very good, then let us see whether the light can illuminate every corner, or whether darkness is the eternal theme of this world.” The black-robed man spoke with a hint of amusement, then turned around and disappeared into the crowd, leaving behind only a low laugh, which made people wonder whether this was a provocation or a prophecy of the future.

The crowd was boiling again, but this time, there was more discussion and thinking. The opposition between light and darkness is not just a simple battle, it is a collision of everyone's inner beliefs and a manifestation of the laws governing the operation of the world.

"Brother, you are right. This is not just our battle, but also the awakening of everyone's soul." Tan Chen looked in the direction where the black-robed man left, and a barely perceptible determination flashed in his eyes.

"Chen, get ready to face the challenge. Although the road to light is difficult, as long as there is light in our hearts, nothing can stop us from moving forward." Tan Yue patted Tan Chen's shoulder, and the two smiled at each other. The tacit understanding between brothers needs no words.

At this moment, the history of Guangming College opened a new page. Everyone standing in the square, whether it was Tan Yue, Tan Chen, the ragged boy, or every ordinary student and citizen, would become a witness or even a participant of this epic struggle.

"The future of Guangming College belongs to each and every one of us." Tan Yue's voice rang out again, bringing an end to this unexpected opening and also laying a deep foreshadowing for future stories.

**Continued:**

There were discussions among the crowd, and everyone interpreted the scene in his or her own way.

"Mr. Tan and his brothers are really courageous. They don't back down even in the face of the forces of darkness." A childish child looked up at his father, his eyes full of admiration for the Tan brothers.

"Yes, Xiaojie, remember, true courage is not being fearless, but standing up to protect everything you love even if you are afraid." The child's father stroked his head, his eyes flashing with expectation.

Not far away, several young apprentices gathered in a circle, talking.

"Have you heard? It is said that Lord Tan Yue and Lord Tan Chen have mastered the long-lost secret technique of light, which can gather the power of everyone's faith to fight against darkness."

"Then can we also learn such skills? Become heroes like them?"

"Haha, that's wishful thinking. It requires extremely high talent and cultivation. However, if I can lend them a helping hand, even if it's insignificant, I'm willing to do so."

At this time, an old lady in plain clothes came over with a cane. She smiled kindly and said, "Children, being a hero does not depend on how much power you can use, but on whether you are willing to stand up at the critical moment. There is light in the hearts of each of us. When we gather together, we can illuminate the whole world."

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