Chapter 337 The Villain Lady Arrives 166
Following Tariq's firm declaration, the beam of light that shot straight up into the sky not only illuminated every corner of the valley, but also seemed to break the tranquility of the sky, spreading this strange scene far and wide. The entire continent seemed to feel this unusual fluctuation at this moment, causing shock and curiosity from all sides.
A lord wearing silver-white armor and with eyes as sharp as an eagle, Frost, was standing on the high tower of the castle, staring at the dazzling light in the distance. His brows were furrowed, and his heart was filled with complex emotions. "What is that? Could it be that the ancient prophecy has come true?" Frost whispered to himself, then turned around and ordered the servant beside him: "Gather all the wise men immediately, I want to know the truth behind the light."
Soon, a group of wise men in robes holding ancient books gathered in the castle hall. They gathered around the magic crystal in the center and tried to interpret the meaning of the vision through ancient rituals. "Sir, according to ancient books, when such a vision appears in the sky, it often indicates a major change or the appearance of a treasure." An elderly wise man said in a trembling voice.
Frost nodded, a look of determination flashing in his eyes. "Whatever it is, I, Frost, will go there in person to find out."
At the same time, in the far southern desert, in a city built of golden sand, Queen Nagasha was lying leisurely on a throne inlaid with gemstones, enjoying the sun. However, the sudden light made her sit up straight instantly, with a trace of greed and curiosity in her eyes. "It seems that this world is going to be lively again." She chuckled and then gave an order to the chief guard beside her: "Prepare my flying carpet, I am going to meet the unknown gift."
The residents of the desert city were also talking about it, full of curiosity and expectation about this sudden vision. They knew that this might be their chance to change their destiny.
Inside the royal city, in the magnificent palace, King Arthur was discussing state affairs with his advisors. Suddenly, the palace door was thrown open, and a panting messenger rushed in. "Your Majesty! There is a strange phenomenon in the sky, and the light is brilliant. I'm afraid something big is going to happen!"
Arthur stood up suddenly, his expression solemn. "Call all the generals and magicians immediately. We must make all preparations. At the same time, send spies to the place where the anomaly occurred to find out the truth."
Following the king's order, the royal city took quick action, the army assembled, the magic circle was activated, and the entire royal city was shrouded in a tense and exciting atmosphere.
Tariq and his companions stood on the altar, feeling the aftermath of the power that had not yet completely dissipated. They began to hear a faint noise from afar, which was the sound of footsteps from various forces rushing to investigate.
"It seems that we are not alone." Sophia said in a deep voice, with both vigilance and expectation in her eyes.
"Yes, but that doesn't mean we can let down our guard." Tariq clenched the sword in his hand, his eyes sharp, "We must be more careful to protect ourselves and this land."
At this time, a group of shadow assassins wearing black cloaks quietly appeared at the entrance of the valley. Their target was obviously the vision on the altar. The leading assassin whispered a few words, and then the group quietly approached the altar.
"Be careful!" Eleanor was the first to sense the danger. She quickly drew her bow and aimed at the assassin in front.
The battle was about to start. Taric and his companions stood back to back, facing this sudden threat. Their movements were agile and coordinated, and every attack was precise and deadly. However, these shadow assassins were obviously well-trained and their strength should not be underestimated. The battle fell into a stalemate.
As the two sides were fighting fiercely, a crisp sound of horse hooves came from outside the valley, and a team of knights in silver armor rushed into the battlefield, holding long swords and full of momentum. The leading knight shouted loudly: "We are the guards of the royal city, come to protect the altar!"
With the addition of the Royal City Knights, the situation on the battlefield quickly turned around. Seeing that the situation was not good, the shadow assassins retreated one after another and disappeared into the night.
After the battle, the knights of the royal city gathered around, and the leading knight saluted Tariq and said, "Thank you for your heroic resistance. We are here to protect this place on the king's orders."
Tariq nodded in thanks, but was secretly alert in his heart. He knew that this was just the beginning and more challenges were to come.
"We need to leave here as soon as possible," Leah suggested, "That light has attracted too many people's attention. We can't stay here and become the target of public criticism."
Tariq nodded in agreement. He looked at the runes on the altar, and an inexplicable feeling surged in his heart. "Perhaps these runes can guide our next step."
He closed his eyes and used his heart to feel the message conveyed by the runes. After a moment, he opened his eyes, with a determined light flashing in his eyes. "Follow me, I know where to go.
Tariq and his group left the altar quickly and carefully. The night was as dark as ink, and the stars dotted the sky, guiding them in the direction. Leah's magic lantern swayed gently in front of them, and the faint light drew a warm track in the darkness. Their footsteps echoed in the silent valley, and each step seemed particularly heavy, as if carrying an unknown fate and mission.
Soon, the valley returned to peace, as if the fierce battle just now was just an illusion. However, this peace did not last long. As the first rays of morning light penetrated the clouds, several figures quietly appeared at the edge of the altar.
This is a team of three explorers, wearing leather armor, holding compasses and maps, with their eyes flashing with curiosity and desire for the unknown world. The leading explorer is named Ari, an experienced explorer with a strong interest in ancient ruins.
"Look here, these runes... They seem to be related to an ancient civilization described in ancient books." Ari squatted down and carefully studied the runes on the altar, his fingertips gently touching the traces left by the years.
"Indeed, and these runes seem to still have faint magical fluctuations." His companion, a female explorer named Leah (note: the name here is the same as Leah in the protagonist group, which is just a coincidence) added that she has a pair of sharp eyes and can capture subtle changes that ordinary people cannot detect.
"But this place seems to have been cleaned up, and there are few traces of fighting left." The third explorer, a young man named Caspar, frowned and looked around, trying to find more clues.
"Someone has been here before us, and it looks like they are well prepared." Ari stood up, his eyes deep, "We have to speed up, we can't let those treasures fall into the hands of others."
The three of them exchanged a determined look, then continued to go deeper into the valley, chasing the clue that might have already disappeared.