Alliance: Start Suona, send away the stupid sister Zhou

"What is this?" Lin Feng was startled and looked towards the place where the light fell. He saw a crack in the ground and a huge stone tablet slowly rising from the ground. The stone tablet was engraved with ancient runes and exuded a mysterious glow.

"The ruins have appeared!" an old villager shouted excitedly, "The legendary ruins have finally appeared!"

The villagers gathered around, their eyes full of curiosity and shock. Lin Feng realized that this was a major discovery, but he also knew that this was not a good time to explore the ruins. He turned around to look at the mysterious man in black, but found that he had disappeared into the night.

"Why is this guy gone?" a young soldier asked puzzledly.

"Don't let your guard down," Lin Feng said solemnly, "The enemy may be using the ruins to distract us."

At this time, the team led by Zhang Zhen also rushed over. He panted, his eyes flashing with excitement: "Lin Feng, what exactly is that relic?"

Lin Feng shook his head and said, "Now is not the time to study. We have to solve the crisis at hand first."

"That's right," Liu Qing nodded, "We have protected most of the villagers, but some still need to evacuate."

"Okay," Lin Feng said decisively, "You lead your men to continue retreating, and Brother Zhang and I will go and stop the enemy."

"Understood," Liu Qing replied, "Be careful."

Lin Feng and Zhang Zhen regrouped and prepared to fight the enemy. In the darkness, the enemy's fire gradually approached, and a more intense battle was about to take place. At this moment, a strange sound suddenly came from the direction of the ruins, as if something was activated.

"That is..." Lin Feng's gaze turned to the ruins again, and he saw the ground around the stone tablet began to shake, and a powerful energy wave surged out from underground.

"Everyone, be careful, the ruins may be dangerous!" Lin Feng warned loudly.

However, just as he finished speaking, a strong light suddenly shot out from the stone tablet and shot straight into the sky. In the light, a huge shadow slowly emerged, like an ancient guardian. The shadow waved the long sword in his hand and let out a deafening roar.

"What's going on?" exclaimed a young soldier.

"No matter what it is, we can't retreat!" Lin Feng said firmly.

At this moment, the shadow suddenly attacked the enemy. A huge sword energy cut through the night sky and hit the enemy camp. Suddenly, the enemy's formation was in chaos, and many soldiers were cut in half by the sword energy.

"It's amazing!" exclaimed a passing villager.

"Is this the power of the ruins?" another villager murmured to himself.

Lin Feng took a deep breath and took this opportunity to order: "Everyone, prepare to charge!"

Following the order, the soldiers shouted in unison and launched a fierce attack on the enemy. The enemy's defense line was broken in an instant, and many people fell down.

"Brother Lin Feng, we won!" a young soldier shouted excitedly.

"Not yet," Lin Feng said calmly, "There are still many enemies, we must keep working hard."

Suddenly, the mysterious man in black appeared in Lin Feng's sight again. He stood quietly beside the stone tablet, his eyes as sharp as torches, as if he was staring at something.

"Who is that man in black?" a villager whispered.

"I don't know, but he is definitely not simple." another villager replied.

Lin Feng frowned, and he felt an ominous premonition. At this time, Zhang Zhen's voice came: "Lin Feng, what should we do?"

Lin Feng glanced at the man in black and said, "Continue to hold our position. We must find out the secret of the ruins."

"Well," Zhang Zhen nodded, "No matter what, we have to try our best tonight."

Following the passionate call, all the soldiers shouted in unison again, continuing to fight the enemy to the death. And the secrets in the ruins seemed to be waiting to be revealed...

"Brother Lin Feng, can we really protect this land?" a young soldier asked nervously.

Lin Feng looked at the young warrior firmly and patted him on the shoulder. "As long as we work together, nothing is impossible. Let's go and uncover the secrets of this relic first."

Liu Qing had led the villagers to retreat to a safe area, and Lin Feng and Zhang Zhen led a team towards the direction of the stone tablet. They passed through the dense bushes and finally arrived in front of the stone tablet.

The stone tablet still emitted a faint light, and the air around it seemed to be shrouded by some ancient power. The crack in the ground gradually widened, revealing a cave entrance leading to the bottom.

"This seems to be the entrance to the interior of the ruins," Lin Feng whispered, "We have to be careful."

Zhang Zhen nodded and gripped the hilt tightly, “Everyone, prepare your weapons and be alert.”

Several soldiers led the way and slowly entered the cave. It was very dark inside the cave. They lit several torches and could barely see the road ahead. The cave was full of moisture and the sound of dripping water could be heard occasionally.

The group walked along the narrow passage, and soon they came to a spacious stone chamber. The inner walls of the stone chamber were carved with various runes and patterns, and in the center was a huge circular platform with a dazzling crystal ball hanging above the platform.

"Is this the core of the ruins?" a warrior exclaimed.

"This place is indeed unusual," Lin Feng glanced around, "Everyone stay alert, any details may be clues."

At this moment, the mysterious man in black appeared in their sight again, standing quietly on one side of the stone chamber. He seemed to be observing the crystal ball as well, and did not notice the arrival of Lin Feng and the others.

"That's... the man in black!" Zhang Zhen exclaimed in shock.

Lin Feng gently raised his hand to signal everyone not to act rashly, and he slowly approached the man in black. The man in black noticed the movement behind him, turned around and looked at Lin Feng, with a mask on his face, so his expression could not be seen clearly.

"Who are you? Why are you here?" Lin Feng asked in a deep voice.

The man in black did not answer, but just looked at Lin Feng quietly. After a while, he suddenly spoke: "I am looking for the secret of this land."

"Secret?" Lin Feng raised his eyebrows. "What secrets of this land are you so interested in?" The man in black paused and said, "The key to ancient power is hidden in this relic. I must find it."

"Are you talking about this crystal ball?" Lin Feng pointed to the crystal ball in the center.

The man in black nodded and slowly walked towards the crystal ball. At this moment, the stone chamber suddenly shook, the runes on the ground began to flicker, and a powerful light burst out from the crystal ball, illuminating the entire stone chamber.

In the light, a huge energy wave spread to every corner. The man in black stretched out his hand and tried to touch the crystal ball, but was pushed away by an invisible force in an instant and fell to the ground.

"The protection mechanism here has been activated," Lin Feng whispered, "Everyone be careful!"

Just as they were in doubt, an ancient shadow gradually emerged from the crystal ball. It was a giant statue in armor, holding a long sword in his hand, majestic and solemn.

"Who dares to disturb my resting place?" The voice of the colossus sounded, deafening.

Everyone held their breath, not daring to act rashly. Lin Feng took a deep breath and answered loudly, "We are the guardians of this land, and we have no intention of disturbing your peace. We just hope you can give us guidance."

The colossus's gaze swept over everyone, and finally landed on Lin Feng. "I feel your sincerity. I can tell you that there is indeed an ancient power hidden in this relic. But you must pass the three trials to obtain this power."

"Triple trial? We are willing to accept it." Lin Feng said firmly.

The colossus nodded in approval and swung the sword in his hand. Three different portals appeared in the stone chamber, leading to three trial places respectively.

"Behind each door is a different challenge. You will get corresponding hints after successfully passing it. Good luck to you." After the colossus finished speaking, it disappeared into the air.

Lin Feng and Zhang Zhen looked at each other, and they both knew in their hearts that this would be a severe test.

"Divide into three groups, each responsible for one trial. We will meet here." Lin Feng ordered.

Zhang Zhen led a group of soldiers to the first door, while Lin Feng led another group of soldiers to the second door. The last group entered the third door.

Behind the first door was a maze-like passage, and the complicated route made people dizzy. Zhang Zhen led the team step by step with his keen sense of direction, and finally found the key to the next area at a mechanism.

The second door was a simulated battlefield, with countless phantom enemies swarming in and attacking fiercely. Lin Feng led the soldiers to fight bravely, and with tacit cooperation, they defeated these phantom enemies one by one.

The third door was a secret room full of traps, arrows kept shooting out of the walls, and the ground kept falling in. The last group carefully bypassed various traps and finally found a mysterious gem under a stone platform.

The three teams returned to the stone chamber successfully, each showing the items they found. The colossus reappeared, looked at the three items in his hand, and nodded with satisfaction.

"You have proven your ability and courage. The power contained in this relic will be yours. But now is not the time. You have more important tasks to accomplish."

As soon as he finished speaking, the giant statue turned into tiny dots of light and disappeared, and the entire stone chamber fell into silence. The crystal ball emitted a warm glow, as if conveying an invisible support.

Lin Feng and Zhang Zhen exchanged glances and both felt an invisible pressure. They knew that the secrets hidden in this relic were far more complicated than they had imagined.

"We have to go back quickly. The enemies outside may have regrouped." Lin Feng said in a deep voice, "Brother Zhang, take a team out first. I will confirm here."

Zhang Zhen nodded and immediately led several soldiers out. Before leaving, he turned back and said, "Lin Feng, be careful, something doesn't look right here."

"Don't worry, I will catch up as soon as possible." Lin Feng responded, watching Zhang Zhen's figure disappear into the darkness of the cave.

When everyone left, the stone chamber returned to peace again. Lin Feng stood alone in front of the crystal ball, with an indescribable feeling in his heart. He took a deep breath and decided to carefully check the situation in the stone chamber.

At this moment, a faint voice came from behind him: "Who are you? Why are you here?"

Lin Feng turned around suddenly and saw a figure slowly walking out from a corner of the stone room. It was an old man in ancient clothes, with white hair and a kind face, but his eyes were sharp.

"I am the guardian of this land, my name is Lin Feng." Lin Feng replied respectfully, "Are you... the guardian of this place?"

The old man nodded and slowly approached: "I am one of the guardians of this ruins, my name is Old Man Fenglei. This ruins hides many secrets and also carries ancient power. You came at the right time, this place needs a new guardian."

"New guardian?" Lin Feng asked puzzledly.

"Yes," Elder Feng Lei nodded, "The power in this relic is not so easy to master. It requires someone with enough perseverance and determination to protect it. You have this potential."

Lin Feng's heart moved, and he realized that this opportunity might be one of the most important moments in his life. "I am willing to accept this important task, but I need more guidance."

Elder Feng Lei nodded and pointed to the side of the stone chamber, where there was an inconspicuous small groove. "There is an ancient book there, which contains a lot of information about this land and ruins. You must read it carefully to truly understand the secrets here."

Lin Feng walked over and carefully took out the book. The book looked very old, with the words "Wind and Thunder Ancient Scroll" written on the cover. He opened the pages and found that it was filled with densely written words and patterns.

"This is an important book. You can take it out, but remember, its contents must not be disclosed to outsiders." Old Man Feng Lei said seriously.

Lin Feng nodded solemnly and put the book in his arms. "I will keep it carefully."

Suddenly, there was another slight vibration in the stone chamber. Lin Feng felt a strong wave of power approaching. He looked around vigilantly, ready to face the unknown challenge.

"Someone is coming." Elder Feng Lei said, "Are they the enemies you mentioned before?"

Lin Feng nodded: "Yes, they won't give up easily. I have to go back quickly to support my companions."

"Very good, you are a responsible young man." Elder Feng Lei said approvingly, "Go, but remember, your mission is not only to protect this land, but also to pass on the secrets here to more trustworthy people. Go, I will wait here for your good news."

Lin Feng bowed deeply to Old Man Feng Lei, turned around and hurriedly left the stone chamber. He walked quickly along the winding passage, his heart full of tension and anticipation. He knew that this would be the moment that would decide his fate.

I just don’t know how difficult the future will be. (End of this chapter)