Siheyuan: I, He Yuzhu, beat up all the beasts!

He Yuzhu leaned over, his eyes gentle and encouraging.

"Your courage is commendable, but fighting is no joke. There are many ways to protect your homeland. Go back and take care of your family and tell them that light will eventually come."

The child hesitated for a moment and finally nodded. Although he was a little unwilling, he understood He Yuzhu's meaning and slowly retreated to the back of the crowd.

In the darkness of the night, the two teams were like lurking beasts, quietly waiting for the best opportunity to attack. Suddenly, He Yuzhu waved his hand, and a low command echoed in the valley: "Now!"

The two teams launched attacks at the same time, rushing towards the monsters from different directions like a tide. Fire, thunder, frost, and various elemental spells intertwined into a huge net, illuminating the valley shrouded in darkness like daylight.

"Look, it's He Yuzhu and the others!" The passing caravan saw this shocking scene from afar and stopped involuntarily, whispering to each other.

"It's really spectacular! The legendary hero is truly extraordinary!"

"What they are protecting is not only this land, but also our faith and hope."

The battle lasted until late at night. Finally, with the last scream, the monsters were completely defeated and the valley returned to peace. He Yuzhu and the traveler stood in the center of the battlefield. Although his clothes were torn, his unyielding back was as solid as a mountain.

"This is just the beginning. Greater challenges are yet to come." The traveler looked at the gradually dissipating smoke, a hint of worry in his tone.

"No matter what the future holds, as long as we fight side by side, there will be no difficulties that we cannot overcome." He Yuzhu turned around, his eyes passing over the faces of the surviving soldiers. They looked tired but with the joy of victory, which was the unique perseverance that came after experiencing the test of life and death.

"The leader is right!" A young female mage wiped the sweat from her forehead. Her voice was trembling but very firm. "We have proved that as long as there is light in our hearts, darkness will have nowhere to hide."

Upon hearing this, the soldiers around responded one after another. Applause and cheers echoed in the quiet valley, as if it was the most powerful response to the upcoming challenge.

Just as the atmosphere was getting heated, an old man staggered from the edge of the battlefield and attracted everyone's attention. He was covered in dust and holding a seemingly ordinary cane, but the wisdom in his eyes could not be underestimated. Passersby looked at him sideways and whispered.

"Who is that? How come I've never seen him before?" "I heard he's a hermit wise man who's well versed in ancient magic."

The old man walked steadily to He Yuzhu and bowed deeply: "Young man, your courage and strength are admirable. But I must tell you that the real threat has not yet been revealed. The ancient prophecy mentioned that when the shadow comes, only by finding the heart of light can the darkness be completely dispelled."

"Be careful, this place may be full of traps." Leia warned, and she waved her fingers gently, releasing a soft light, illuminating the road ahead.

As they were exploring carefully, the ground suddenly shook, and a huge stone monster awoke from the dust, roaring and attacking them. Faced with the sudden crisis, the soldiers quickly formed a defensive formation, and He Yuzhu stepped forward as "440" to confront the stone monster head-on.

"Get out of the way!" He shouted, and the sword in his hand flashed, turning into a thunderous force, slashing at the weakness of the gargoyle. With a loud bang, the gargoyle fell down, turning into a pile of rubble, and the dust settled.

The teammates who were watching and the passers-by who came later were all shocked by the fierceness of the battle and He Yuzhu's bravery.

"It's amazing, such power, he is just like a hero in mythology!" a young man shouted excitedly.

He Yuzhu smiled, but he knew in his heart that the real test had just begun. He turned his head and looked into the depths of the ancient city. There, it seemed that something was calling them, both a temptation and a test.

"Keep going, Heart of Light, here we come." The words revealed determination and fearlessness.

The team set out again, heading deeper into the ancient city, with everyone's desire for light and anticipation for unknown challenges in their hearts. What kind of truth and miracle will be waiting for them at the end of this journey?

"Hey, have you heard? Those warriors seem to have found a clue to the core of the ancient city!" In a tavern outside the city, several travelers sat around a table, discussing the latest rumors in a low voice.

"Yes, it is said that the leader He Yuzhu split the stone monster guarding the ancient city in half with one sword. That scene is enough to make our blood boil just thinking about it!" Another traveler raised his glass, his eyes flashing with yearning.

"Humph, these are just some exaggerated stories. It's not that easy." In the corner, a man in a cloak sneered disdainfully, but he leaned forward unconsciously, obviously attracted by the topic.

At this time, a traveler who had just returned from outside hurried in with an unbelievable look on his face: "You would never imagine that I met the legendary warrior team on the road, and... and there was an old man with them. It is said that he is the descendant of the ancient survivors and holds the key to unlocking the secret of the Heart of Light!"

As soon as these words came out, the whole tavern suddenly became lively, with discussions rising one after another, and even the previous skeptics could not help but

Have to show a surprised expression 0...

Deep in the ancient city, He Yuzhu and his party, under the guidance of the old man, passed through one intricate secret passage after another and finally came to a spacious underground palace. In the center of the palace, a beam of holy light shot down from the dome and shone on a floating crystal ball. That was the heart of light that everyone dreamed of.

The old man slowly stepped forward, clasped his hands together, closed his eyes and chanted an ancient spell. As he spoke, the entire space was filled with

A 5.4 magnitude tremor began, as if the forces between heaven and earth were responding to this thousand-year-old call.

"Look, it's responding to us!" Leah exclaimed, her eyes full of infinite longing for a beautiful future.

When the spell reached its climax, the light of the Heart of Light suddenly intensified, and a gentle and powerful force spread, healing everyone's physical and mental scars and also allowing them to gain unprecedented strength.

"Is this... the power of light?" He Yuzhu murmured to himself. He felt a warmth rising from the bottom of his heart. It was the spark of hope and endless confidence in the future.

Just as everyone was immersed in joy, a dark shadow quietly appeared at the entrance of the palace. It was a man wearing a black robe and with a sinister face. His appearance instantly broke the harmonious atmosphere around them.

“He Yuzhu, you really made it difficult for us to find you.” The black-robed man sneered, his eyes flashing with greed and ambition. “The Heart of Light should belong to our Shadow Council. You outsiders are not worthy of this power.”

Facing the threat, He Yuzhu did not flinch. He stood up straight with his chest held high, and a faint light emanated from his body. 03, "What we pursue is not only strength, but also a bright and peaceful future. Darkness can never swallow up light, just as you cannot stop our determination."

"Really? Then let me see how far your so-called light can illuminate." The man in black robe waved his hand, and a group of warriors in black clothes emerged behind him. The two sides confronted each other, and a battle between light and darkness was about to break out.

"Everyone," He Yuzhu looked around, his voice firm and steady, "We are here for light and justice, and we must not retreat here. Let us fight side by side to protect the last ray of light on this land!"

Upon hearing this, the team members all looked determined and drew their weapons, ready to face the upcoming battle. The air around them was tense and even breathing seemed to become heavy.

"For light!" everyone shouted in unison. It was not just a slogan, but also the most sincere belief in their hearts.

"Foolish idealist." The black-robed man snorted coldly, then waved his hand, and the black-robed warriors rushed over like a tide, and the two sides quickly fell into a fierce battle.

In the battle, He Yuzhu's figure was like a flash of lightning, shuttling between the enemies. Wherever the sword flashed,

Soldiers fell one after another. At the same time, Leah and her elemental magic became another focus on the battlefield. Under her command, fire and storm danced wantonly, clearing obstacles for the team.

"Look! The guy with the sword is so brave and invincible!" A passing member of the caravan couldn't help but exclaimed while watching the battle from a safe distance.

"And that woman who controls the elements is simply a deity from heaven!" The people nearby echoed, their words full of admiration.

"Who exactly is this He Yuzhu?" An old man stroked his beard, his eyes full of curiosity.

Just as the battle was in full swing, an unexpected voice rang out in the crowd: "Stop, He Yuzhu. Do you really think that you few people can change the balance of the world?" The speaker was actually the cloaked man who had spoken disdainfully in Tavern 300 before. At this time, he was standing outside the battle circle, looking at He Yuzhu with a complicated expression.

He Yuzhu was slightly startled, then he understood something. He slowly put down his sword, his eyes sharp: "It's you, the spy of the Shadow Council? What do you want to say?"

"I'm Alex, a former member of the Shadow Council, but I'm tired of the endless fighting. The Heart of Light should not be a tool that anyone can monopolize. It is a symbol of hope for this world." Alex said sincerely, "He Yuzhu, you have power and the potential to lead people to light. But power alone cannot solve the problem. What we need is understanding and cooperation."

When the people around heard this, they all looked at each other in surprise. They didn't expect that there would be such a turn of events at this critical moment of life and death.

"Cooperation? How to cooperate?" He Yuzhu asked, with a look of vigilance and a hint of expectation that was barely perceptible.

"The Shadow Council is not a monolithic entity. There are many people who, like me, desire peace. We can work together to find a way to balance light and darkness instead of fighting in vain." Alex took a step forward with a firm look in his eyes.

"Balance...?" He Yuzhu pondered for a moment, turned his head and looked at the Heart of Light shrouded in light, then looked at his comrades beside him and the enemies in the distance, "Okay, I'm willing to try. But if you betray me in any way, you will bear the consequences yourself."

Alex nodded, turned and walked towards the man in black robes, and a secret conversation quietly unfolded. In this subtle confrontation, the light of the Heart of Light seemed to become softer, as if silently witnessing all this.

"He Yuzhu, are you sure this is right?" Leah walked to his side and asked softly.

He Yuzhu turned his head and smiled at Leah, with a barely perceptible tenderness and determination in that smile.

"If we continue this confrontation, light and darkness will only fight endlessly. Alex's words made me see another possibility, a way to achieve harmonious coexistence without bloodshed. I believe that as long as there is light in our hearts, the path will be bright.

Self-explanatory1. "

Leia stared at him, and finally nodded slightly, "Whatever your decision is, I will fight alongside you until the end of the world."

At this moment, Alex returned with the man in black robe, and the expressions on their faces revealed an imperceptible tacit understanding.

"We have reached an agreement that the Shadow Council will temporarily withdraw and open a channel of communication so that we can jointly discuss how to achieve true peace in this world."

The black-robed man spoke in a low voice, but it could not hide his seriousness: "Remember, this is an opportunity, and also the final warning. Once the balance between light and darkness is broken, the consequences will be disastrous."

The discussion in the crowd began to boil again, with a mixture of surprise, doubt, and hope.

"Can they really work together?" a young girl whispered to her father.

“If even they are willing to try, then peace may not really be a dream.” The father replied with a gleam in his eyes.