Alliance: Start Suona, send away the stupid sister Zhou

Just as he finished speaking, a rumbling sound was heard again not far away - a new enemy was approaching.

"It seems that we have no choice but to continue to face the challenge. Are you ready? No matter what, we can't let this guy win easily!" Chen Le said firmly, holding the Star Sword in his hand tightly.

"Of course no problem!" The other two nodded in agreement at the same time.

The three of them looked at each other, and their mutual understanding and determination seemed to be strengthened. Chen Le turned to the Star Sword Spirit and said sincerely: "Thank you for your help. What should we do now to further improve our strength and meet the upcoming challenges?"

The sword spirit's voice was as gentle but powerful as the breeze. "Now that you have been recognized by me, you can enter the sword realm to practice. It is the place where the souls of swordsmen from all generations gather. It will not only greatly improve your abilities, but also allow you to better understand the essence of swordsmanship."

As soon as the voice fell, the surrounding scene quickly blurred, and in a flash the three of them found themselves in a vast void. Countless sword shadows emitting light were suspended around them, as if the entire universe was shrouded by this power. Several floating palaces could be vaguely seen in the distance, and behind each door were different trials and opportunities.

Lily looked around curiously, "This place is truly magical! Where do we start?"

"Everyone can choose a direction to go," the sword spirit explained, "Different roads represent the essence of different fields. But please note that there will be other soul guardians in this space. They are both tests and teachers. As long as you face them bravely with awe, you will definitely gain a lot."

Hearing this, Lin Feng stepped forward first and said, "Then I'll go explore first!" Then he walked towards a magnificent palace in the north.

At the same time, Chenle chose a dark and mysterious place in the south, while Lily was attracted to a place full of ancient books in the east. As the three of them went their separate ways and went deeper into their respective areas, a wonderful journey began.

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In the North District, Lin Feng stepped into the majestic hall. It was very empty inside, with a huge warrior statue standing in the center. "It seems that the focus here is on martial arts training..." As he muttered to himself, he felt an invisible pressure gradually increasing.

"Very good, young man, you have courage." Suddenly a deep and slightly desolate voice came, shocking him.

He looked up and found that it was the bronze statue that had come alive. "If you want to master true combat skills, you must first understand your own weaknesses." It stretched out a huge hand and pressed it to his forehead.

Suddenly, countless images flashed through his mind: the unwillingness after failing in his first sword-wielding practice as a child; the humiliation of losing to a strong opponent in a martial arts competition as a teenager; and the helplessness of being unable to fight back against a powerful enemy not long ago... All these memories came together and made him frown.

However, soon, an unprecedented firm belief gradually surged into his heart: "I should not dwell on the past. Only by becoming stronger can I protect everything I cherish!" So after reorganizing his emotions, Lin Feng clenched his fists and bowed deeply to the senior in front of him. "Thank you for your guidance, please teach me!"

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On the other side, in the south, there is a completely opposite environment. It is full of fog and strange atmosphere, making it hard to guard against. "Is this the answer you are looking for?" A soft but sharp voice sounded in his ears, causing Chen Le, who was moving forward cautiously, to stop suddenly.

Looking back, I saw a young man in a white robe and smiling approaching. "Don't try to guess my identity or origin. As long as you can defeat me and solve the puzzle, you will get the enlightenment you need."

Upon hearing this, the young warrior immediately stepped forward with full spirit. "Then let me see how good you are!" As soon as the words fell, the two sides immediately entered into a tense and fierce fight. As round after round of duels were in full swing, Chen Le suddenly realized that the opponent was actually guiding him to tap into his hidden potential.

After unremitting efforts, he finally found a breakthrough and couldn't help but smile with relief. "Thank you for letting me realize the path that truly belongs to me!" After saying this, his figure disappeared without a trace, leaving only a faint echo floating in the air...

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Compared to the challenges faced by her companions, the East District where Lily was located seemed much quieter. It was filled with ancient documents and various rare treasures for people to study. "Maybe I can find some useful information from it." The girl began to browse carefully while silently calculating in her mind.

Just as she was about to finish her journey by turning to the last page, she suddenly felt something was wrong. Then the book appeared out of thin air and slowly opened up, revealing a difficult but fascinating passage:
"When light and darkness meet, only those with pure hearts can reveal the truth hidden in the depths of chaos. Remember this, child - all things belong to one, and all things are connected!"

After reading this, Lily looked up at the sky with sudden enlightenment. "So that's it..." The corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing a satisfied smile.

As the three of them completed their respective journeys and reunited to prepare for more unknown challenges, the words of the sword spirit rang in their ears again: "You have done well. Next, please be prepared to face greater trials. But before that, please remember to always remain humble and respectful..."

At this moment, a sneer from not far away interrupted all thoughts. "Humph, these guys really have some skills. But this is far from enough!" The voice was obviously provocative. The three of them immediately tightened their weapons and turned to face the source and asked vigilantly:

"Who are you? How dare you act so rudely here!" Chen Le shouted coldly.

A figure exuding a sinister aura slowly stepped out from the thick shadows, with a fierce light flashing in his eyes: "Let me introduce myself - my name is Shadow Night Blade, and I am here to stop the progress of ignorant intruders like you..."

Lin Feng took a deep breath and faced the huge warrior statue. He knew in his heart that the real test was about to begin.

"Are you ready? This is not just a contest of strength, but also a test of the depths of your soul." The voice of the warrior statue rang out again in the empty hall.

"Yes, I'm ready!" Lin Feng responded firmly, his eyes full of determination. Then, he felt a strong wind blowing towards him, and the air around him seemed to become heavy. The next moment, his figure was instantly shrouded in a golden light.

When his vision cleared up, he was already in the middle of a vast training ground. The warrior statue stood not far in front of him, the bronze sword in its hand emitting a light that was difficult to look at directly.

The battle was about to start. Lin Feng quickly drew out the long sword at his waist, and with his footsteps as light as a leopard, he launched a swift attack on the opponent. However, at this moment, the warrior statue moved its fingers, and an invisible force surged instantly, throwing Lin Feng out like thunder, hitting the ground dozens of meters away. Lin Feng struggled to stand up, his chest heaving violently, and a trace of blood flowed from the corner of his mouth. He looked at the warrior statue in disbelief, with confusion and shock in his eyes: "How can you be so strong?"

The warrior statue calmly responded: "What you see is the fear and inadequacy deep in your heart. Only by truly understanding and defeating yourself can you become a truly strong person."

After saying this, the statue disappeared again, and the entire hall returned to peace. But for Lin Feng, this failure made him completely confused and lost. He sat on the ground, unable to calm down for a long time.

Meanwhile, Chen Le, who was in the southern fog, had already completed his test. After returning to reality, he saw Lin Feng looking depressed. He stepped forward and patted his shoulder with concern, "What happened? Why do you look so unhappy?"

Lin Feng looked up at his friend, sighed and said, "Don't mention it. I barely made it in there... and I also discovered a problem - my strength is far from enough. I can't even pass a simple trial."

Chen Le pondered for a moment and said, "We all know that the path of cultivation will not be smooth sailing, but the key is to find the reasons for failure and learn from it."

Lily also came over and joined the conversation. "Maybe we should share our experiences with each other. Maybe this can give you two some inspiration! After all, I have also gained some valuable information from ancient books." She smiled and comforted, while briefly recounting what she had seen in the written records.

Just as the three were exchanging their experiences, the provocative voice that was heard just now appeared again, "Hey, hey, hey, don't be too confident! You know, the real challenge is just about to begin." As the cold voice gradually became clearer, the figure named Shadow Night Blade was completely revealed.

Facing this suddenly appearing and hostile person, the three of them could not help but become alert. "It seems that today is destined to be an unforgettable day." Chen Le gritted his teeth and said, while tightening his grip on the Star Sword in his hand, "No matter who you are, if you dare to block our way, you must be prepared to face failure!"

"Hmph, your courage is commendable but useless." Ying Yeren sneered, "Let me see how powerful you are!"

As Shadow Nightblade's sneer gradually faded away, the air around them seemed to freeze. The three of them looked at each other warily, and a strong sense of uneasiness surged in their hearts.

Suddenly, a gust of wind blew up, and the entire hall fell into darkness. Then, a ball of dark light condensed in the air, gradually forming a huge and terrifying illusion - the ancient demon god!
It was a huge black shadow, its eyes like burning flames, emitting endless evil and destructive aura. It glanced at the three people coldly, with a hideous smile on its lips.

"Mortal, do you really think you can pass these little trials? The real test has just begun."

Lily exclaimed, tightly grasping the ancient book beside her. "This is... the legendary ancient demon god!"

Lin Feng took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down. "No matter who you are, we won't let you succeed!" He straightened his back, holding a long sword, and took a defensive posture.

Chen Le followed closely behind, his Star Sword emitting a dazzling light. "That's right, even if you are so powerful, you can't destroy our will!"

The demon's eyes slowly moved towards Chen Le, with greed flashing in his eyes. "Little guy, your soul is very strong. If you are willing to give up resistance, I can grant you supreme power."

Chen Le gritted his teeth, his eyes full of determination. "I will not succumb to evil!"

However, just as they were about to fight, the demon suddenly stretched out a huge hand and instantly grabbed Chen Le. A powerful mental force invaded his mind, and Chen Le felt his consciousness gradually being eroded, and countless temptations and fears emerged in his mind.

"Let him go!" Lin Feng roared, swinging his sword towards the demon. However, the giant palm easily blocked his attack, and the huge recoil force almost made it impossible for him to stand firm.

Lily thought quickly and opened the ancient book in her hand, reading aloud: "When light and darkness meet, only those with pure hearts can reveal the truth hidden in the depths of chaos." Suddenly, a faint white halo surrounded her, dispelling some of the evil spirit emitted by the demon.

Hearing Lily's words, Chen Le's eyes moved slightly, and a trace of clarity reappeared in his eyes. "I don't need your power!" He gritted his teeth and concentrated all his will to resist the invading mental power.

At this moment, a warm power emerged from deep within his body, and the Star-Shining Sword suddenly burst into a dazzling light, illuminating the entire hall. This power of light actually made the Ancient Demon God feel a little uneasy.

The demon god snorted coldly and tightened his control over Chen Le. "It seems like I have to teach you a lesson."

At this critical moment, Lin Feng and Lily also reacted quickly. Lin Feng swung his sword forward and launched an attack with Chen Le, while Lily continued to chant the spell in the ancient text, constantly strengthening the power of light.

"Let's attack together, don't give him a chance to breathe!" Lin Feng shouted loudly.

With the combined efforts of the three, they finally forced back the demon's huge palm. Chen Le took the opportunity to break free from the control, staggered a few steps, and fell to the ground, gasping for breath.

"Are you okay?" Lily asked with concern.

Chen Le forced a smile. "Luckily you guys are here, otherwise I'd be done for... But this guy is too strong, we have to find a way to deal with it."

Lin Feng nodded, "We have seen each other's inner weaknesses and have grown a lot from them. This time we must unite and fight together!"

Just as they were discussing countermeasures, the shadow of the ancient demon god appeared again, and said in a cold tone: "Foolish boys, this is just the beginning. Next, I will use all means to seize your souls." (End of this chapter)