Chapter 353 The Villain Lady Arrives 182
As the light of the Tears of Stars became brighter, it seemed to have life, slowly spinning, releasing a soft and deep light. The light contained an ancient and mysterious power, slowly seeping into every corner of the castle, and quietly changing Tariq's fate. The light gradually condensed and turned into countless tiny points of light, like the brightest stars in the night sky, gently surrounding Tariq's body. Finally, they seemed to have found their home, and merged into his body one by one.
Tariq's body seemed to be wrapped in warm sunlight at this moment. He closed his eyes and felt this unprecedented power flowing and gathering in his body until it merged with his blood and soul. A faint light could be seen flickering under his skin. It was a kind of brilliance radiating from the inside out, making him look both sacred and inviolable.
"This... is this the power of Tears of the Stars?" Tariq was shocked. He tried to mobilize this power and found that he seemed to have the ability to control light and shadow. His mind became unusually clear, and even his body, which was exhausted from the battle, quickly recovered its vitality.
At the same time, the expressions of those who had originally hoped to seize the Star Tears in the chaos were very interesting. A trace of disbelief flashed across their eyes, and then it was replaced by deep reluctance. Especially the mysterious man, his face was uncertain, and the corners of his mouth twitched, obviously unable to accept such a result.
"No... This is impossible!" The mysterious man growled, his voice full of anger and despair. He tried to exert his power again, but it seemed that the choice of the Tears of the Stars had made him lose most of his energy sources. His attack seemed weak and could not pose any threat to Tariq.
"Humph, it seems your plan has failed." Tariq opened his eyes, his gaze was sharp, he looked at the mysterious man coldly, his tone was full of disdain, "The Tears of the Stars chose me, this is fate, and it is a fact that you cannot change."
The mysterious man's face turned pale, but he did not give up. Instead, he quickly took out a black communication rune from his arms and chanted a spell in a low voice. The rune flashed, then turned into a puff of black smoke and disappeared into the air. Obviously, he was asking for help from the forces behind him, or reporting the situation here.
Alice and Bruno immediately became alert when they saw this, they knew that the battle might not be over yet. But at this moment, they were more confident because of Tariq's transformation, they believed that as long as they were united, nothing was impossible.
"Tariq, we have to be careful." Alice reminded softly, she gripped the staff tightly in her hand, ready to deal with any possible crisis at any time.
"That's right, that guy won't give up so easily." Bruno also nodded, his eyes fixed on the mysterious man, fearing that he would make any small moves.
Tariq took a deep breath, and he felt the tremendous power in his body, and his heart was filled with unprecedented confidence and determination. "Don't worry, I'm here, and I won't let anyone hurt you." His words were light, but full of power, making Alice and Bruno feel a warm current in their hearts.
Just as the three were on high alert, a noisy sound of footsteps suddenly came from outside the castle, and then a group of warriors in black robes and strange masks rushed in. They were obviously reinforcements sent by the forces behind the mysterious man, and each of them was very powerful, and they were obviously here for the Tears of the Stars.
"Humph, it seems you are well prepared." Tariq sneered. He was not afraid at all, but more eager to fight. He knew that only by completely defeating these enemies could he truly protect himself and his companions.
"Alice, Bruno, let's go!" Tariq gave the order, and the three of them immediately rushed towards the enemy. Alice waved her staff, releasing brilliant light, covering the enemy in the light, making them temporarily lose their combat effectiveness; Bruno waved his sword and started a fierce melee with the enemy. His swordsmanship was sharp and precise, and every sword was deadly; and Tariq used the new power given to him by the Tears of the Stars to control light and shadow, and accurately attack and interfere with the enemy.
The battle broke out again, but this time, Taric and his men had an absolute advantage. With the power of the Tears of the Stars, they were almost invincible, and the enemies fell one after another, unable to resist their offensive at all.
However, just when they were about to achieve the final victory, an unexpected figure suddenly appeared on the battlefield. It was a warrior wearing golden armor and holding a huge sword. His appearance instantly attracted everyone's attention. He stood in the center of the battlefield, his eyes were like torches, as if he could see through all the falsehood and darkness.
"Who are you?" Tariq asked warily. He could feel the powerful aura emanating from this warrior, a power completely different from the Tears of the Stars.
"I am the Guardian of the Stars, and also the Guardian of the Tears of the Stars." The warrior's voice was steady and powerful. "I felt the power fluctuations of the Tears of the Stars, so I came here to check it out. It seems that you are the new master it has chosen."
Tariq was moved when he heard this. He had never thought that there would be a guardian in the Tears of the Stars. He nodded in approval.
"Since you are the new owner of the Tears of the Stars, it is my responsibility to protect you and guide you to use this power correctly." The Star Guardian continued, "But before that, we need to solve these problems first."
As he spoke, the Star Guardian swung the giant sword in his hand and attacked the remaining enemies. His swordsmanship was more fierce and domineering than Bruno's. Each sword strike was accompanied by a deafening roar, as if it could split the space. Under his attack, the enemies had almost no power to fight back and were quickly defeated one by one.
After the battle, the Star Guardian walked up to Tariq, looked him over carefully, and nodded. "You are very good, and you are qualified to be the new owner of the Star Tears. But remember, this power is not unlimited, it requires you to feel and control it with your heart. Otherwise, once you lose control, it will bring disastrous consequences."
Tariq was filled with respect when he heard this. He understood that the Star Guardian's words were not alarmist, and he must be careful with this power and not let it fall into the hands of evil.
"I will." Tariq promised solemnly, "I will use my power to uphold justice and protect the people I love."
The Star Guardian nodded with satisfaction, and then disappeared from the spot, as if he had never appeared. But his appearance made Tariq more determined in his belief and determination.
Alice and Bruno also came over, looking at Tariq with eyes full of admiration and trust. "Tariq, you have really become stronger." Alice said with a smile, "I believe you will be the pride of all of us."
"That's right." Bruno also nodded. "No matter what difficulties you encounter in the future, we will face them together with you."
Tariq looked at the two companions in front of him, his heart filled with gratitude and warmth. He knew that he was not alone, and with them by his side, he had the confidence to go on no matter how difficult the road ahead was.