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Chapter 672 Miracle
Chapter 672 Miracle.
As the light faded, lines of ancient text appeared before everyone's eyes. Not only text, but also images unfolded in the air, revealing the long history of Misty Town and this forest, as well as the true purpose of the Book of Wisdom—it is a guide, designed to help those with pure and courageous hearts find their inner strength to fight against the impending disaster.
A gasp of amazement erupted from the crowd:
"This...this is a true miracle!" Scholar Kobayashi's glasses almost slipped off his nose, his eyes filled with ecstasy.
"So the legends in our town were all true!" The farmer's voice choked with emotion, clearly deeply shocked.
“It seems we not only need to find the Book of Wisdom, but also learn how to use its power,” Zhao De said in a deep voice, his gaze resolute.
Just then, an unprecedented sense of crisis suddenly descended, and even the air seemed to freeze. A huge black shadow descended from the sky, looming over everyone's heads, accompanied by a deafening roar.
"What...what is it?" Da Niu's voice trembled, and his bow and arrow were already fully drawn without him realizing it.
"It's the Dark Wings, the legendary beast of calamity! It has awakened ahead of schedule!" Xiaoya quickly flipped through the Book of Wisdom, searching for a solution. "The book mentions that only by uniting and utilizing the knowledge contained within the Book of Wisdom can we drive away the darkness and protect our home!"
Faced with this sudden challenge, Zhao De, Xiao Ya, Zhang Qiangbo, and all the team members quickly formed a circle, each contributing their own strength. The hunters' arrows transformed into a meteor shower, the scholars used the knowledge provided by the Book of Wisdom to set up a complex magic array, and the ordinary villagers, with their strong will and indomitable spirit, jointly built an unbreakable mental defense line.
"Together, for Misty Town, for our home!" Zhao De shouted, his voice filled with strength and determination.
The battle reached its climax at this moment. The light of the Book of Wisdom merged with the team's conviction, forming a pillar of light that shot straight into the core of the Darkwing. With a deafening explosion, the shadows gradually dissipated, and sunlight once again pierced the sky, bathing the earth in warmth.
After the battle, the group sat around the ruins, panting, but their eyes shone with boundless hope for the future.
"We really did it! We not only found the Book of Wisdom, but we also dispelled the darkness together." Zhang Qiangbo smiled and patted Zhao De on the back, his expression full of brotherly affection.
“But this is just the beginning. The Book of Wisdom still holds many secrets waiting for us to discover, and…” Xiaoya paused abruptly, looking up into the distance, where new challenges seemed to await them.
"And what?" everyone asked in unison, filled with curiosity and anticipation.
Xiaoya's gaze was profound, as if she had seen through the mist and foreseen the future: "Moreover, the Book of Wisdom mentions an ancient prophecy about the appearance of the 'Child of Destiny,' who will be the key to leading us to completely defeat all disasters. We must find this person; perhaps he is already among us, just yet to awaken."
These words were like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples. A murmur arose among the crowd, each person secretly wondering: Who will be the chosen one? Will it be themselves?
Chapter 673 The Child of Destiny
Chapter 673 The Child of Destiny
"A chosen one? That sounds like a hero from a fairy tale!" Scholar Kobayashi pushed up his glasses, a smile playing on his lips, but a flicker of longing and unease crossed his eyes. "However, if such a person truly exists, I hope to find him as soon as possible. After all, who wouldn't want to witness the birth of a legend?"
Farmer Li shook his head, his simple face full of wrinkles, but with a calmness born of hardship: "Whoever can lead us out of our predicament and protect our homeland is our hero."
"That's true, but how do we find them? We can't just try them one by one, can we?" Da Niu's honest voice was filled with doubt as he looked around, seemingly trying to find the answer in his companions' eyes.
At this moment, the Book of Wisdom turned automatically, revealing pages of radiant text. One passage stood out in particular: "Children of destiny, with pure hearts and unwavering courage, find light in despair and reveal the extraordinary in the ordinary. Their mark will be revealed at the most crucial moment."
“The key mark?” Zhao De murmured to himself, then looked at everyone with a look that seemed to say, “No matter who is the chosen one, we are all partners in this battle.”
Night fell quietly, and a campfire blazed amidst the ruins, warming everyone's bodies and illuminating their resolute faces. On such a night, it seemed everyone's heart was stirring, anticipating the start of the gears of their own destiny.
"Hey, whoever the chosen one is, let's celebrate our victory tonight!" Zhang Qiangbo suggested, and everyone agreed. A simple celebration began under the moonlight.
As the music began, it was a melody played by Xiaoya on an ancient instrument, melodious and mysterious, instilling a sense of peace and courage in those who listened. People danced in a circle, their laughter and songs mingling together, as if they had temporarily forgotten the many challenges that lay ahead.
Amidst the jubilation, a child quietly tugged at Zhao De's sleeve, his clear eyes sparkling with curiosity and awe: "Uncle, do you really believe in the existence of a chosen one?"
Zhao De bent down and answered gently, "I believe that everyone has the potential to become a hero. The key is whether you are willing to stand up in the most difficult times. Perhaps the chosen one is not a single person, but when we all unite, that power is our 'chosen one'."
The child's face flushed with excitement, his eyes sparkling as he gripped Zhao De's hand tightly: "Then I want to become stronger too, to protect everyone!"
"Good boy, with this heart, you are already stronger than many people." Zhao De's encouraging words drew approving glances from those around him. In this simple and sincere conversation, they all seemed to have found the answer in their hearts.
Just then, a series of hurried footsteps broke the brief silence as they approached. A messenger, his face covered in sweat, stumbled into the crowd, his appearance instantly freezing the previously cheerful atmosphere. "Urgent message! The northern border has been attacked by an unknown force. Requesting assistance!"
The group exchanged grave glances. Scholar Kobayashi quickly gathered his thoughts and asked, "Who are they? How many of them are there?"
The messenger, panting heavily, tried to calm himself: "The specifics are unclear, but according to preliminary intelligence, the enemy is numerous and well-equipped. It's hard to believe unless you see it with your own eyes..."
Chapter 674 Aid to the Northern Frontier
Chapter 674 Aid to the Northern Frontier
Old Li frowned, tightened his grip on the hoe, and said in a steady voice, "We may be ordinary people, but our homeland cannot be violated, and we must do something about it."
Da Niu patted his chest and said boldly, "That's right! Although we haven't fought any major battles, we can't just sit idly by!"
Zhang Qiangbo looked around, his gaze resolute: "We need to hurry, formulate a plan, and provide as much assistance as possible to the northern border."
Zhao De nodded in agreement, then turned to the messenger and said, "Take us to the nearest assembly point; we need to know more."
Under the night sky, the group hurriedly packed up and prepared to depart, while Xiaoya silently put away her instrument, her eyes gleaming with determination. At the sound of her horn, more villagers were gathered, and the group gradually grew, each face etched with resolve and courage.
During their journey, in a small town they passed through, passersby stopped to watch and discuss the scene:
"Look, over there seems to be a spontaneously organized team. Are they going to fight those monsters? They're truly fearless!"
"Yes, I heard that the border is in dire straits. I never expected that ordinary people like us could step forward like this. It's truly admirable!"
"I hope they return safely. I wish I could have helped..."
An elderly woman bowed deeply in the direction of the procession, murmuring, "Children, may the light guide you and bring you home safely."
The group continued forward, with Zhao De and scholar Kobayashi leading the way, discussing tactical deployments in hushed tones. Kobayashi's wisdom and Zhao De's experience sparked new ideas, and a seemingly rough but practical battle plan gradually took shape.
Suddenly, Zhao De stopped and fixed his gaze on a large rock not far away, from which a faint light was shimmering. He quickly stepped forward and discovered that the light was coming from a strange stone, on which several ancient characters appeared: "The brave are fearless, unity is strength."
“It seems this is the key mark mentioned in the Book of Wisdom.” Scholar Kobayashi followed, a look of surprise flashing in his eyes.
"Look, everyone, this is fate guiding us!" Zhao De held up the stone and showed it to the crowd behind him. Everyone's face showed shock and confidence.
"No matter what the challenge, as long as we are united, there is no difficulty we cannot overcome!" Zhao De's words were like a command, inspiring everyone present.
Thunderous applause and cheers erupted from the crowd. Xiaoya's horn sounded again, this time even louder, as if it could pierce the clouds and reach the heavens. At that moment, the villagers' hearts were closely linked, an invisible force flowing among them, giving them unprecedented courage and strength.
As passersby witnessed this touching scene, their discussions grew even more heated:
"This is like a scene from an ancient heroic epic, it's so breathtaking!"
"I have never seen such a scene before. It is truly enviable that an ordinary person can unleash such powerful strength."
"They went not only to fight, but also to protect each and every one of us. They are the true heroes!"
The group continued their journey under the villagers' admiring gazes, but the road ahead was fraught with unknowns and dangers. Soon, they arrived at the edge of a dark forest, where an ominous atmosphere filled the air, inspiring fear.
"Let's go in. It's said that those monsters are hiding in this forest," Zhao De said in a deep voice, his eyes resolute, showing no sign of backing down.
Chapter 675 Savior
Chapter 675 Savior
Scholar Kobayashi followed closely behind, whispering a reminder: "Everyone be careful and stay alert; this place may be full of traps."
Just as the group cautiously entered the forest, a series of hurried footsteps and noisy conversations came from ahead. A traveler, covered in wounds and dressed in rags, staggered out and, upon seeing Zhao De and the others, seemed to see their saviors.
“You…you’ve finally come! I am a messenger from a frontier village. Monsters have attacked our homes, countless lives…countless lives…” At this point, the traveler broke down in tears.
Zhao De stepped forward, gently patted his shoulder, and said firmly, "Tell us the exact location, and we'll set off immediately. We must get there before any more damage occurs."
The traveler, trembling, pointed out the direction, then collapsed from exhaustion. The group did not hesitate, quickening their pace, a burning fighting spirit ignited in each member's heart.
During their journey through the forest, they encountered several ambushes from monsters, but through their wisdom and unity, the team escaped danger time and time again. Zhao De and Scholar Kobayashi's teamwork became increasingly seamless, and each battle deepened the trust between them.
Just as they were about to rush out of the forest and reach the suffering village, a strange light enveloped the entire group. To the scholar's surprise, a new mark appeared on his map, pointing to a hidden cave that seemed to have a great connection to the monsters in the forest.
"What...what is this? Is there an even bigger secret waiting for us to uncover?" Kobayashi muttered to himself.
Zhao De stared at the mark, pondered for a moment, then turned to look at his teammates, his eyes shining with determination: "Comrades, the real challenge may have just begun. But now that we've come this far, no force can make us turn back. For those innocent lives, for our homeland, we must forge ahead."
In the group, the young swordsman A-Qiang gripped his sword hilt tightly, his face full of determination: "The captain is right, no matter what lies ahead, we must overcome it!"
"Yes, we can't let those monsters hurt any more people!" Xiaoyu, the female archer, echoed, her eyes also burning with an indomitable flame.
The group followed the newly appeared map markers, and as the forest thinned out, a hidden cave entrance came into view. At the cave entrance, a faint blue light flickered in the darkness, seemingly beckoning to brave explorers.
“It seems this is our next stop,” Zhao De said slowly, taking the first step forward into the unknown abyss.
Inside the cave, the air grew frigid and biting, with low, guttural roars echoing through the empty space. Scholar Kobayashi lit a magic lamp, its dim light barely illuminating the path ahead and reflecting the intricate runes on the cave walls.
“These runes… I’ve never seen them before, they’re ancient and mysterious,” the scholar Kobayashi said softly, his eyes filled with a thirst for knowledge.
Suddenly, a series of heavy footsteps came from the depths of the cave, causing the entire ground to tremble. The team quickly assumed a fighting stance, staring nervously into the darkness.
A gigantic figure slowly appeared; it was a monster unlike any seen before, covered in thick scales, with eyes as fiery as torches.
"Prepare for battle!" Zhao De shouted, charging ahead with his sword aimed directly at the monster's heart.
Chapter 676 The Final Trial
Chapter 676 The Final Trial
The battle was exceptionally fierce; the monster's strength was beyond imagination, nearly annihilating the team several times. However, under Zhao De's leadership, everyone worked together, turning each crisis into an opportunity. Scholar Kobayashi, in particular, used his wisdom to find the monster's weakness, guiding the team to strike precisely.
After a fierce battle, finally, with a deafening roar, the monster collapsed, and the cave returned to peace.
Just as everyone was catching their breath, a mysterious old man slowly emerged from the shadows, his eyes deep and unfathomable, as if he saw through everything. "You have done well, young warriors. But this is only the beginning. The true evil threatening this continent lurks even deeper."
"Senior, you are..." Zhao De stepped forward, his tone filled with respect.