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The battle was about to begin, and Zhao De, facing multiple opponents, handled them with ease. Every attack was precise and powerful, showcasing not only his extraordinary martial arts skills but also eliciting gasps of amazement from the onlookers.
"This kid is practically a reincarnation of a war god!" a middle-aged man exclaimed.
"To challenge an entire gang by oneself—such courage is something we can only look up to in awe!" exclaimed a young man who looked like a scholar.
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Finally, after a series of dazzling and swift attacks, the members of the Black Wind Gang collapsed to the ground one by one, none escaping defeat. Zhao De stood still, his breathing slightly disordered, but his eyes remained resolute.
"I'll spare your lives this time, hoping you'll repent and reform." His words carried an undeniable authority.
The burly man and his accomplices slunk away, and the onlookers erupted in even louder applause and cheers.
Just as Zhao De was about to leave, an old man slowly stepped forward, a glint of light flashing in his eyes. "Young man, your strength and character are both outstanding. I observe that you have extraordinary talent and are a martial arts prodigy, one in a million. I am Yun Song, an elder of the Yunyin Sect, and I am willing to take you as my disciple and pass on our sect's unique skills to you. What do you say?"
Zhao De paused for a moment, then smiled slightly. "This... is an opportunity I've been dreaming of, but I still have some things to take care of. Elder, could you give me some time to consider?"
Elder Yun Song nodded, leaving behind the words, "The Yunyin Sect awaits you within three months," before drifting away, leaving the crowd in awe.
Zhao De watched Elder Yun Song leave, his heart filled with mixed emotions. The crowd gradually dispersed, but a few young faces remained around him, their eyes full of admiration and curiosity.
"Brother Zhao, do you really want to join the Cloud Hidden Sect?" A childish voice rang out; it was the same kid who had previously exclaimed that he was the reincarnation of the God of War.
Zhao De squatted down, patted the child's head, and smiled, "Little brother, there are some things I can't be sure about right now. But the pursuit of power is to protect the people and things that are important to me, and that original intention will not change."
"Brother Zhao, you must keep up the good work! I want to become as amazing as you in the future!" The child's eyes shone with determination.
Zhao De stood up, his gaze turning to the distance, towards the direction leading to the ancient ruins. He thought to himself: No matter what lies ahead, I, Zhao De, will uncover the mystery of my origins.
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Several days later, Zhao De arrived at the ancient ruins shrouded in mist. Within the ruins, stone pillars stood tall, and ancient runes appeared and disappeared on the stone walls, emitting a faint light, as if telling secrets of the past.
"This must be the key," Zhao De muttered to himself, beginning to carefully study the mysterious runes.
Just as he was engrossed in his exploration, a soft sound of footsteps broke the silence.
"Who?" Zhao De turned around quickly and found an old man in tattered clothes who looked very weak. The cane in his hand seemed to be his only support.
The old man smiled slightly, his voice aged and hoarse: "Young man, there's no need to be nervous. I am the guardian of this ruin, and I have been waiting here for a long time, waiting for the arrival of the destined one."
Zhao De was slightly surprised, but remained vigilant: "Guardian? Are you waiting for me?"
"Not only you, but also the one waiting to break the seal of this ruin. I can sense that the blood flowing through your veins has an inextricable connection to this place." The old man's eyes held a hint of mystery.
Chapter 321 Jade Pendant
Chapter 321 Jade Pendant.
"My bloodline?" Zhao De's heart stirred; this might be related to his background.
The old man nodded, took out an ancient jade pendant from his robes, and handed it to Zhao De: "This jade pendant can guide you to the core area, but it may also attract unknown dangers. Do you have the courage to face all of this?"
Zhao De stared at the jade pendant in his hand, and finally nodded firmly: "For the truth, I have no fear."
A satisfied smile appeared on the old man's face: "Very good. Remember, true power comes not only from martial arts skills, but also from the heart. Go, all the answers lie in that deepest part."
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In the core area, a magnificent palace comes into view, with a pearl emitting a soft light floating in its center, surrounded by complex mechanisms and traps.
Just as Zhao De cautiously approached the pearl, a sudden flash of cold light pierced the air, heading straight for his throat.
"Halt! Don't even think about taking another step forward!" A woman named Zhao De, dressed in silver armor, appeared at the palace entrance. She held a long sword, her face was cold and beautiful, and her aura was imposing.
Zhao De quickly leaped backward to steady himself, his mind filled with doubt: "Who are you? Why are you stopping me from getting close to the pearl?"
Zhao De coldly replied, "I am the last guardian of this ruin. The mission of the guardians throughout the ages is to prevent anyone from touching this 'Pearl of Memory.' It contains immense power and holds secrets that could overturn the world."
"To overturn the world?" Zhao De was shocked. "Could the mystery of my origins also be related to this?"
Zhao De's gaze lingered on the jade pendant in his hand for a moment, his expression becoming complex: "Perhaps you really are the person foretold. But to get the answer, you need to prove that you have the ability to control this power, as well as a pure heart."
"Whatever the trial may be, I will accept it," Zhao De said firmly.
Zhao De nodded, lightly touching the ground with the tip of his sword. The surrounding space suddenly distorted, and a series of illusions appeared around the two of them, testing Zhao De's wisdom and will.
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After a series of arduous trials, Zhao De finally stood before the Pearl of Memory. He took a deep breath and gently touched the pearl. In an instant, countless images flashed through his mind—his origins, the ancient secrets hidden on this continent…
When he opened his eyes again, everything around him seemed different. Zhao De looked at Zhao De with a hint of respect in his eyes: "You have passed the trial. Now, you are the only one who knows the truth of this world."
Zhao De slowly stood up, his eyes even more resolute: "Then, what is my mission?"
"Change, or protection," Zhao De replied softly. "It all depends on you, Zhao De."
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Just as Zhao De was about to ask for more information, the sky suddenly darkened, and an ominous atmosphere spread.
"It seems someone doesn't want these secrets to be revealed." Zhao De gripped his longsword tightly and looked warily at the sky.
"No matter who comes, I will not back down," Zhao De said firmly. "For the truth, for the protection of everyone on this land."
“Then let us face it together, new guardian.” Zhao De stood side by side with Zhao De, ready to meet the coming storm together.
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A deafening roar seemed to herald the beginning of a new chapter, and Zhao De and his silver-armored counterpart stood at the eye of the storm…
Chapter 322 Celestial Phenomena
Chapter 322 Celestial Phenomena
"Is this... the path you've chosen, Zhao De?" Zhao De asked, his eyes filled with both worry and anticipation.
"Yes, no matter what storms lie ahead, I will forge ahead." Zhao De's eyes were piercing as he looked back at Zhao De beside him, his heart surging with an unprecedented determination.
The air around them seemed to freeze. The villagers stopped what they were doing, looked up at the unusual sky, and began to whisper among themselves.
"Look, those clouds...is the weather about to change?" An old man held his grandson's hand, pointing to the strange phenomenon in the sky, his eyes full of astonishment.
"Grandpa, who is that person standing on the mountaintop? Is he a deity descended to earth?" The child stared wide-eyed, his face full of curiosity and admiration.
"A deity? Haha, maybe it really is! Look at that aura, it's something we ordinary people can't compare to." The young man next to him chimed in, his tone laced with a hint of jest, but more so with a longing for the unknown.
At the foot of the mountain, a couple nervously embraced each other. "This celestial phenomenon suggests something terrible is about to happen. We hope that powerful being can protect us from disaster."
The sky grew darker, and amidst the churning clouds, a blinding bolt of lightning ripped through the heavens, pointing directly at Zhao De's location. The villagers' murmurs grew louder, tinged with fear and awe.
"Who...who is this deity that can attract the wrath of heaven?" A passing traveler exclaimed in amazement, quickly finding a place to take shelter from the rain, but couldn't help but continue to look around.
Just then, an elderly man with white hair stepped out from the crowd, his gaze piercing through the layers of mist, as if he could see directly at the two people on the mountaintop. "It is time. The guardian of prophecy will finally appear. May the light guide your path, young hero," he whispered, his voice not loud, yet it stirred ripples in everyone's hearts.
At the summit, Zhao De felt the gazes from all directions, which strengthened his resolve. "Come on, whoever it is, I will protect this land until the very last moment!" he shouted to the sky, the sword in his hand gleaming with a gentle light—a testament to his determination and the power to protect.
Zhao De chuckled, and with a flash of sword light, a silver streak of light intertwined with Zhao De's sword light, illuminating half the sky. "With you by my side, I have nothing to fear."
"Remember, Zhao De, true strength comes not only from personal power, but also from the trust and support of the people." Her words were gentle yet powerful, an encouragement to Zhao De and an expectation for the future.
“Then let’s respond to their expectations with actions.” Zhao De turned around, and the two figures gradually blurred, merging into the approaching storm, leaving only a single sentence that drifted away on the wind—
"No matter what the future holds, our choices will determine the fate of this land..."
As if sensing the couple's resolve, the dark clouds in the sky gradually dispersed, and a ray of sunlight pierced through the clouds, shining upon the earth and bringing warmth and hope. The villagers, gazing at the gradually clearing blue sky, were filled with unprecedented confidence and anticipation.
Inside the teahouse at the foot of the mountain, the atmosphere was bustling with activity as villagers gathered and discussed the matter.
"Did you see that light? It was like a god descending!" A middle-aged farmer, his face flushed with excitement, waved his hoe, his eyes shining with worship.
“Yes, Zhao De and that Zhao De, they must be guardians chosen by heaven!” the aunt next to her echoed, her eyes also filled with admiration.
Chapter 323 Black Wind Stronghold
Chapter 323 Black Wind Stronghold
"I've never seen anything like it before! That sword light is a hundred times more dazzling than the sunset in our village!" The children gathered in a circle, their eyes filled with longing and wonder.
Just as everyone was discussing it enthusiastically, a ragged traveling merchant squeezed into the crowd, his face full of disbelief: "Is what you're saying true? I've heard many strange tales and theories along the way, but this is the first time I've ever heard of someone being able to cause changes in the celestial phenomena!"
Upon hearing this, the teahouse owner smiled and said leisurely, "Believe it or not, everyone on this land has witnessed that incredible power. Zhao De and that other Zhao De, they are our hope."
"Hope?" the traveling merchant murmured to himself, as if touched by the word, a complex light flashing in his eyes.
Just as everyone was discussing the matter, a young student rushed into the teahouse, clutching a letter tightly in his hand, looking extremely anxious: "Everyone, I just received news that the neighboring Black Wind Stronghold is reportedly planning to take advantage of this strange phenomenon to attack our village and seize our food and resources!"
Upon hearing this, the teahouse fell silent instantly, a gloomy expression settling on everyone's face. Black Wind Village—the name itself was like a nightmare, sending chills down the spines of everyone who heard it.
"What...what should we do?" a villager muttered under his breath, looking completely lost.
Just then, a calm voice rang out: "Everyone, don't panic. Since Zhao De and that mysterious Zhao De were able to bring about changes in the celestial phenomena, they must possess extraordinary power. If they are truly the guardians of the prophecy, they certainly won't stand idly by."
The speaker was an elderly man with white hair; his appearance seemed to reassure everyone. People nodded, and hope rekindled in their eyes.
As night fell, several dark figures approached stealthily at the edge of the village, exuding an aura of ill intent. However, before they even stepped into the village, an irresistible force enveloped them, as if the entire night sky was issuing a warning to them.
"Who?!" The burly man in the lead was terrified. They considered themselves the fierce wolves of the mountains and forests. When had they ever been in such a sorry state?
"We are the guardians. Anyone who tries to harm this land must first get past us." Zhao De's voice was calm and firm as he slowly emerged from the darkness, surrounded by the silver light of his sword, like the halo of a guardian deity.
Zhao De followed closely behind, his eyes like cold stars, exuding an aura that commanded respect: "The evil deeds of Black Wind Stronghold shall end here."