Chapter 239 The Hero Returns
Just when everyone was confused, a soft light slowly rose from the crater. In the light, a white-haired figure wearing an ancient robe was looming. When the light dissipated, everyone saw clearly that this was an old man with a stooped figure but exuding majesty. He was holding the rune scale in his hand.
"Outsiders, your courage is commendable for pursuing this far." The old man's voice was low and hoarse, as if it had traveled through endless years, echoing in everyone's ears. Zhang Shi took a step forward, clasped his fists and saluted: "Senior, we have no intention of offending, but this giant beast is raging and endangering the island. We hope that senior can help us and tell us how to subdue this beast." The old man nodded slightly and glanced at the tired but determined people. noodle Pang, slowly spoke: "This giant beast was born from the fusion of forbidden magic and the power of the earth's magma in order to protect the secret treasure in the volcano thousands of years ago. Its power is connected to the volcano, and it is endless. It uses ordinary means. It’s hard to damage its roots.”
Ge Dalong asked eagerly: "Senior, what's going on with this rune scale? Why was the giant beast imprisoned after it flew to the crater?" The old man stroked the scales gently, with a hint of recollection in his eyes: "This Scales are one of the keys to unlocking the secret treasure of the volcano, and they are also the key to checking and balancing the giant beasts. Key. Thousands of years ago, the lizard people were involved in a melee over the secret treasure, which caused the seal to loosen and the giant beast gradually lost control. As the last guardian of the lizard people, I spent my life's magic power to seal myself here with the volcano, waiting for the destined person. Come with your scales to put an end to this disaster."
Zhao Feng frowned: "Senior, but now that the scales are in your hands, how can we completely subdue the giant beast?" The old man smiled slightly, and the light flashed in his hand, and the scales turned into three streams of light, which were submerged in Zhang Shi, Zhao Feng and Ge Dalong respectively. : "This scale has partially Power is given to you. Next, you need to work together to inject your own magic power into the sealing eye of the crater. Although this giant beast is strong, its lifeline has been injured by your many attacks. At this moment, your magic power is weak. The ancient seal will be activated to imprison it again."
The three of them looked at each other, with the fire of hope igniting in their eyes. Without hesitation, they walked to the edge of the crater and stood in the direction indicated by the old man. Zhang Shi took a deep breath and mobilized the magic power in his body. The pain in his right arm seemed to disappear at this moment, and the strength of his whole body surged out, turning into a silver sword energy and injected into the formation eye; Zhao Feng swung the battle ax and shouted loudly, and the ax body shone with golden light. , take him The majestic power hit the formation's eyes hard, causing the ground to tremble with every swing; Ge Dalong danced his hands, ice-blue magic power poured out like water, the surrounding temperature dropped sharply due to his magic power, blending with the power of Zhang Shi and Zhao Feng together.
As the magic power of the three people continued to be injected, ancient runes lit up on the ground around the crater, and the light shot straight into the sky. Feeling the resurgence of the power of the seal, the giant beast struggled and roared crazily, trying to break free from its confinement, but under the powerful power of the seal, its resistance became increasingly weak. Finally, a bright light flashed, and the giant beast was slowly dragged deep into the volcano. The seal was completely closed, and the violent magic also subsided, leaving only silence.
Everyone let out a long sigh of relief and sat down on the ground, their faces full of joy after the disaster. The old man floated over, looked at them and said happily: "Thank you, warriors in a foreign land, this disaster ended because of you. Although the secret treasure in the volcano is extraordinary, it has gone through many vicissitudes and has been integrated with the seal. It is not suitable for Take it again. However, your actions today will ensure peace and blessings in the future." Zhang Shi and others stood up and saluted the old man again.
After everyone had finished resting, they said goodbye to the old man and slowly walked down the mountain road. The sea breeze is still there, but the pungent smell of sulfur is gone, and the sun shines on your body, making you feel warm. They know that although this thrilling adventure has come to an end, their story of protecting justice and defeating powerful enemies will be passed down from generation to generation on this island. Returning to the island village, the villagers cheered and welcomed their hero's return. Zhang Shi, Zhao Feng and Ge Dalong looked at this reborn land and secretly swore in their hearts that no matter what hardships and dangers were in the future, they would protect it to the end.
Back on the island, the soldiers had already decorated themselves with lanterns and colorful decorations, eagerly awaiting the return of the heroes. Some alliance members ran at the front, waving homemade colorful flags in their hands and shouting the names of Zhang Shi, Zhao Feng, Ge Dalong and others. Those familiar faces stood at the port, their eyes full of relief and gratitude. They personally put on garlands made of flowers for the heroes. The garlands were also dotted with shells symbolizing the good luck of the island.
A grand celebration banquet was held on the island, and the long wooden table was filled with various delicacies. There are freshly caught fish from the sea, steamed to tender and juicy texture, plump poultry roasted with the island’s specialty spices, and large plates piled high with fresh fruits and vegetables. The wine was flowing freely, and everyone raised their glasses to toast the heroes to express their most sincere gratitude. During the banquet, there was also a song and dance performance spontaneously organized by the survivors. The cheerful music and smart dance postures immersed the entire island in joy.
Although the old man warned that the secret treasure should not be taken again, Zhang Shi's curiosity could not be suppressed. After resting and recuperating for a period of time, he discussed with Zhao Feng and Ge Dalong and decided to embark on another journey to the ancient volcano, but this time it was not for treasure hunting, but purely out of a desire for knowledge. They brought more sophisticated equipment, as well as information about volcanic geology and magic circles collected from ancient books in the village.
Going deep into the volcano, they found many ancient ruins covered by the beasts. The walls were engraved with scenes of the lizardmen's life, sacrificial images, and some mysterious magic runes. These runes were completely different from what they had seen before, and seemed to contain a deeper method of using magic. The three of them were overjoyed and spent a lot of time copying and studying. With his profound magical attainments, Ge Dalong gradually interpreted the meaning of some runes and mastered some new magic skills, such as being able to instantly condense a small ice shield for defense, or control the water flow to form a more sophisticated attack form.
After experiencing a life-and-death battle with the beast, Zhang Shi, Zhao Feng, and Ge Dalong reached a new level of tacit understanding with each other. Zhao Feng began to ask Zhang Shi for agile combat skills, how to quickly change his body shape and make precise moves in battle, and Zhang Shi, in turn, learned Zhao Feng's method of cultivating his indomitable fighting momentum, so that he could be more courageous when facing strong enemies. Ge Dalong developed a special magic training plan for the two to help them better perceive and use magic. After a period of training, Zhang Shi's Shadow Step became smoother and faster, and Zhao Feng could also add magic shock when swinging his battle axe to enhance his attack power.
At the same time, the warriors who followed them in the battle also made great progress. In daily training, everyone shared combat experience with each other, and the warriors learned how to better cooperate with magic attacks and no longer panic when facing magic monsters. Some warriors with magic talent also received Ge Dalong's careful teaching and began to try to cast simple magic, such as lighting torches and condensing water balls, and the overall combat effectiveness of the team was significantly improved.