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The guide shook his head: "I'm not entirely sure either, but as far as I know, a great battle once took place here, and many powerful creatures were sealed here. If the seals are broken, there will probably be even more unknown dangers."

"I see." Su Ting frowned. "So, obtaining the 'Heart of Light' might trigger some mechanism, causing the seal to loosen?"

The guardian remained silent for a moment before finally speaking, "Very likely. That's why I've been guarding this place all this time; I don't want the 'Heart of Light' to fall into the hands of evil people."

"So what should we do now?" Su Ting asked.

“Keep going, but be more careful,” the guide said. “We need to find a safe place and then figure out how to use the ‘Heart of Light’.”

The three traveled for a while through the dense forest before finally finding a secluded valley. The environment here was tranquil, suitable for them to rest for a while. Su Ting sat on a rock, carefully examining the "Heart of Light" in his hand.

Suddenly, she felt the Heart of Light tremble slightly, as if responding to her thoughts. She looked up and said to the guide and guardian, "I sense that this crystal has a special power; it can guide us in the right direction. I think we can use this to find more clues."

The guide nodded and said, "That's a good idea. We can find the answer through the 'Heart of Light'."

Just as they were discussing their next move, faint footsteps came from the dense forest not far away. Su Ting immediately became alert and whispered, "Someone's coming."

“It’s unclear whether they are friend or foe,” the Guardian said. “Let’s prepare first.”

Su Ting gripped the "Heart of Light" tightly, focusing his mind and preparing to deal with the impending situation. Just then, a figure slowly emerged from the bushes; it was an old man in a green robe, holding an exquisite staff.

The old man slowly approached, his gaze falling on the "Heart of Light," and a smile appeared on his face: "You've found it, very good. I've been waiting for this moment."

"Who are you?" Su Ting asked warily.

The old man smiled slightly and replied, "I am the wise man here, and I can help you unlock the secrets of the 'Heart of Light.' But first, you must trust me."

Su Ting glanced at the guide and guardian beside him, and both nodded, indicating their willingness to trust the wise man.

Su Ting frowned slightly. Although she had some doubts, she decided to listen to the old man's words first. She nodded gently and said, "Alright, but we need to know your true identity."

The old man nodded slightly and said, "My name is Su Ting. I was once one of the guardians of this world and a powerful mage. Only I know the secret of the 'Heart of Light.' I can help you use it, but before that, we must establish mutual trust."

Su Ting glanced at the guide and the guardian, both of whom remained silent. The guide spoke up, "Lord Su Ting, we are willing to trust you, but we hope you can demonstrate your abilities first to put our minds at ease."

Su Ting smiled slightly, waving his staff. A soft light emanated from the tip of the staff. This light gradually expanded, enveloping them and making the air warm and comfortable. At the same time, Su Ting's voice seemed to carry a mysterious power, resonating in the hearts of everyone present.

Chapter 626 One More Risk

Chapter 626 An Extra Bit of Risk.

"Can you feel my power? I am a true ally, and someone who can help you."

Su Ting sensed that power, and her trust in Su Ting increased. She nodded and said, "Okay, we believe you. Please tell us the secret of the 'Heart of Light'."

Su Ting put away his staff, looked at them gently, and said slowly, "'The Heart of Light' is not only a source of power, but also a key that can open the door to the hidden truth. And behind this door lies an ancient and important secret that can change the fate of the entire world."

Upon hearing this, Su Ting was startled and asked, "What exactly is this secret?"

Su Ting sighed softly and said, "A thousand years ago, a great war took place here. Countless powerful beings fought each other for supreme power, ultimately bringing the entire world to the brink of collapse. To prevent the tragedy from repeating itself, several sages joined forces to create a massive seal, imprisoning those powerful creatures in this place. However, as time passed, the seal gradually weakened, and once it is broken, this world will once again be plunged into darkness."

The guardian said in a deep voice, "No wonder you said earlier that the appearance of the 'Heart of Light' might cause the seal to loosen. So that's what happened."

Su Ting nodded and said, "That's right. Now that the 'Heart of Light' has been found again, it means a new opportunity. If we can use its power to strengthen the seal or even completely solve the problem, then everything can return to normal. Otherwise, the consequences will be unimaginable."

After listening, Su Ting said with a determined look in his eyes, "We must find a way as soon as possible to prevent this seal from being broken. Please tell us, what should we do next?"

Su Ting gazed at the three of them and answered firmly, "To solve this problem, we need to go to the 'Temple of Light,' where we can find the clues and resources we need. But the journey is fraught with danger, and we must proceed with caution. In addition, we need to collect several key items that can help us stabilize the seal."

The guide asked thoughtfully, "What kind of tools do we need? Where should we begin our search?"

Su Ting pondered for a moment and said, "The first item is the 'Holy Flame of Light,' which can be used to strengthen the seal. The second is the 'Shadow Crystal,' which is the key to balancing light and darkness. The last one is the 'Eternal Rune,' which is the only one that can activate all elemental powers. We can find them in three places: the Fire Mountains, the Dark Forest, and the Sky City."

Su Ting took a deep breath, clenched his fist, and said, "In that case, let's set off immediately. Time waits for no one, and every moment of delay increases the risk."

The guardian nodded in agreement: "You're right, we must act quickly."

After discussing their route, the four prepared to set off. Looking at the "Heart of Light" in her hand, Su Ting felt an even heavier burden on her shoulders. But she knew that no matter how difficult the obstacles, she had to face them head-on and do her part to protect this world.

At this moment, Su Ting patted her on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Don't worry, I will be with you the whole time. As long as we are united, there is nothing that cannot be overcome."

Just as they were getting ready to set off, a new commotion arose from the dense forest. A hurried footstep approached, and soon a figure could be seen running frantically towards them.

Chapter 627 Monster Encirclement

Chapter 627 Monster Encirclement

The figure, panting heavily, stopped in front of the four. It was a young man. His hair was disheveled, and his eyes revealed anxiety and fear.

"Are you...are you Lord Su Ting?" The man's voice trembled, sounding very uneasy.

Su Ting frowned slightly and asked, "Who are you? What happened?"

The young man caught his breath and finally caught his breath. He looked up at Su Ting and said urgently, "My name is Su Ting. I come from the Dark Forest. Many powerful monsters have suddenly appeared in the forest, and the villagers are terrified! We heard that you are one of the guardians of this world, so we came here to ask you for help."

Su Ting nodded, looked at the three of them, and said, "It seems we need to adjust our plans. Su Ting, you lead the way, let's go to the Dark Forest and check out the situation."

Su Ting nodded repeatedly and said gratefully, "That's wonderful, thank you all!"

So the four of them followed Su Ting and quickly headed into the Dark Forest. Along the way, Su Ting kept describing the strange things in the Dark Forest, and how powerful the monsters were.

“These monsters are much stronger than before. They are causing destruction everywhere, and we are simply unable to resist them.” Su Ting’s voice was full of helplessness.

Listening to Su Ting's description, Su Ting couldn't help but feel worried. She turned to Su Ting and asked, "Lord Su Ting, do you think the sudden appearance of these monsters is related to the reappearance of the 'Heart of Light'?"

Su Ting pondered for a moment before replying, "Very likely. The power of the 'Heart of Light' is extremely strong, and its appearance may have caused some kind of change, leading to the loosening of the seal and the emergence of a large number of monsters."

The group quickened their pace and soon reached the edge of the dark forest. The scene before them astonished them: the forest was filled with a thick aura of darkness, the trees were withered and decaying, and the air seemed to be filled with a putrid smell.

"What... what's going on?" Su Ting stared at the scene before him in disbelief.

Su Ting said gravely, "It seems the situation is much worse than we thought. We need to find the root of the problem and solve it as soon as possible."

They entered the forest and soon encountered a group of monsters. These monsters varied in appearance, but all possessed a chilling aura. Leading them was a huge wolf-like creature, its eyes gleaming with a blood-red light.

"Quickly, prepare for battle!" the guardian shouted.

Su Ting waved his staff, releasing a soft light that temporarily enveloped the monster. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Su Ting drew his sword and charged towards the wolf-like creature.

The wolf-like creature roared angrily and pounced on Su Ting. Su Ting nimbly dodged, his sword flashing coldly as it precisely pierced the monster's abdomen. The monster let out a piercing scream and collapsed to the ground.

"Everyone, be careful and defend yourselves! Don't get surrounded by monsters!" Su Ting shouted.

The guide and guardian quickly joined the battle, and the group worked together seamlessly to defeat the monsters one by one.

After a fierce battle, the number of monsters around them gradually decreased. They were finally able to catch their breath. Su Ting looked at everyone gratefully and said, "Thank you! Without you, we might not have been able to withstand these monsters."

Chapter 628 Shadow Crystal

Chapter 628 Shadow Crystal

Su Ting looked around, his brow furrowed, and said, "The situation here is very bad. We must find the 'Shadow Crystal' as soon as possible. Only by obtaining the 'Shadow Crystal' can we stabilize the seal and completely solve the problem."

Su Ting nodded and asked, "So how do we find the 'Shadow Crystal'?"

Su Ting said, "According to my memory, the 'Shadow Crystal' should be hidden deep in the Dark Forest, in an ancient cave. But we must be careful; it's very dangerous there."

Su Ting offered, "I'm willing to take you to that cave. I know a shortcut that will get you there faster."

Su Ting smiled and said to Su Ting, "Then I'll trouble you, Su Ting."

The four continued deeper into the forest, and following Su Ting's guidance, they arrived at an even darker area. There was almost no light here, and the air felt even more oppressive.

"This is the cave," Su Ting said, pointing to the pitch-black area ahead.

Su Ting waved his hand, releasing a beam of light that illuminated the path ahead. They cautiously entered the cave, where, as expected, a powerful dark force was hidden.

"Everyone be careful, the dark forces here are extremely powerful," Su Ting warned.

The cavern was winding and twisting; they proceeded cautiously until they finally arrived at a huge underground cavern. In the center of the cavern, a black crystal floated—the "Shadow Crystal."

"Found it!" Su Ting shouted excitedly.

Just as they were about to remove the "Shadow Crystal," a series of low growls suddenly came from all directions. Countless shadows stirred in the darkness, as if something terrifying was approaching.

“It seems we are not the only visitors,” Su Ting said in a deep voice.

"What is it?" Su Ting asked nervously.

A deafening roar echoed through the cave, and a colossal dark beast burst forth from the darkness, its eyes burning with raging flames.

"It's the 'Dark Guardian'!" Su Ting shouted. "Everyone be careful, this guy is extremely powerful!"

The battle was about to erupt again, and the four stood ready. Su Ting gripped his sword hilt tightly, his gaze resolute, and said, "No matter how powerful it is, we will defeat it!"

Just then, Su Ting suddenly stepped forward, holding a seemingly ordinary stone in his hand. He threw the stone at the dark behemoth, and the stone emitted a strange light that enveloped the behemoth.

“This is a ‘Soul-Suppressing Stone,’ which can temporarily seal the dark behemoth,” Su Ting explained.

Su Ting looked at Su Ting in surprise and said, "Su Ting, you actually have such a treasure?"

Su Ting smiled and said, "This was passed down from my ancestors. I never expected it to actually come in handy."

The dark behemoth struggled a few times in the light before being completely sealed away. The four quickly stepped forward and retrieved the "Shadow Crystal."

"We did it!" Su Ting cheered.

Su Ting put away the "Shadow Crystal" and said, "Now that we have the 'Shadow Crystal,' the next steps are the 'Holy Flame of Light' and the 'Eternal Rune.'"

The guide added, "We need to get to the next location as soon as possible; we can't let the seal continue to loosen."

Su Ting nodded and said, "I can take you to the next place. Although it's a long journey, I will do my best to help you."