Chapter 355 The Villain Lady Arrives 184
As the star power released by Tariq gradually spread to every corner of the castle, the members of the forces that had tried to invade stumbled in the thick fog and finally had to give up. With resentment and resentment in their hearts, they quietly retreated to their respective spheres of influence. Outside the castle, the night was as dark as ink, and only the faint light of the tears of the stars, like a silent mockery, illuminated their embarrassed fleeing figures.
In a rough stone fortress, the burly man punched hard on the cold stone table, and the tabletop instantly cracked into several cracks, and wood chips flew everywhere. "Damn Tariq! And that Star Guardian! How dare you humiliate us like this!" His voice echoed in the empty hall like thunder, and his eyes were red, as if they could spit out flames.
"Sir, calm down." A trusted confidant at the side hurried forward and whispered to comfort him, "Although we failed, the power of the Tears of the Stars is too strong and beyond human power. The most urgent task is to find another way, rather than lose our composure here."
The sturdy man snorted coldly, turned and walked to the window, looking at the twinkling stars in the distance, his heart was full of anger. "Looking for another way? Humph, I want to see if Tariq is really invincible! Go, collect all the information about him and the Church of Light for me, I want to know their every move!"
At the same time, deep in another gloomy castle, the middle-aged man with a sinister face was sitting on a throne carved from obsidian, surrounded by dim candlelight, illuminating his changeable face.
"Failed?" He spoke slowly, his voice low and dangerous, as if he could see into the deepest fears in people's hearts.
"Yes, sir." A subordinate knelt on the ground and answered tremblingly, "Tariq's strength is far beyond our imagination, and he has the protection of the Star Guardian."
The middle-aged man sneered, with a fierce look in his eyes. "So what if he is a Star Guardian? Even the most powerful guardians have weaknesses. We need a more careful plan and more deadly weapons. Go, contact those forces hidden in the dark, and tell them that as long as they are willing to help us seize the Tears of the Stars, they can set any conditions they want."
In a remote forest hut, the young man who proposed to take Alice as a hostage was thinking with his head down, playing with a dagger that was flashing with cold light. His face was no longer cold as before, but was replaced by a gloomy calculation.
"A direct attack is not an option, so let's disintegrate them from within." He muttered to himself, with a determined light flashing in his eyes, "Alice, it seems I need to meet you in person."
The young man stood up, sorted out his clothes, and prepared to leave the hut. He knew that this would be a dangerous game, but he also understood that only in this way could he gain a foothold in a world full of strong people.
As time goes by, the major forces begin to stir, they interweave intricate networks in the dark, plotting how to defeat Tariq and seize the Tears of the Stars. Intelligence exchange, secret alliances, training of spies... a war without gunpowder quietly kicks off.
In the castle, Tariq did not relax his vigilance because of his temporary victory. He knew that the real challenge had just begun. He summoned the elites of the Church of Light to discuss countermeasures.
"We must strengthen our defense and improve our strength at the same time." Tariq said firmly at the meeting, "I know that these forces will not give up easily, and they may resort to more sinister means. Therefore, I propose that we not only strengthen our training, but also pay close attention to the movements of the outside world to ensure that any disturbance will not escape our eyes."
Alice and Bruno also stood aside, their eyes also full of determination. They knew that the road ahead would be full of thorns, but they also believed that as long as they trusted each other, nothing could stop them from moving forward.
In this seemingly isolated battle, Taric and his companions unexpectedly gained a powerful ally - an old wizard who had lived in seclusion for many years. The old wizard was attracted here because he felt the pure power of the Tears of the Stars. He knew very well what kind of disaster would be brought if this power fell into the hands of the wicked.
"I am willing to lend you a helping hand." The old wizard's voice was old and powerful. "Although my strength is not as strong as it used to be, it is still more than enough to deal with those villains."
Tariq and others were overjoyed when they heard this. They knew that with the old wizard's participation, their chances of winning would be greatly increased.
As time goes by, the contradictions between the various forces gradually intensify, and a decisive battle is approaching. Tariq and the members of the Church of Light practice hard day and night to continuously improve their strength; while those forces with ill intentions secretly gather their strength and prepare to launch a fatal attack.
In this coming storm, everyone has different goals and beliefs. But no matter what the outcome, they will leave their own traces and legends on this ancient land.
Finally, the day of the decisive battle arrived. The sky was gloomy, as if even the heavens were worried about the upcoming battle. Tariq stood on the wall of the ancient castle, looking at the enemy army approaching in the distance. There was no fear in his heart, only determination.
"For justice and light!" He raised the Star Sword in his hand and shouted loudly, "We will never retreat!"
Following his order, members of the Church of Light responded to the call and stepped forward to fight the enemy fiercely. Tariq led Alice, Bruno and the old wizard deep into the enemy camp to find the sinister middle-aged man - the key to this battle.
After a fierce fight and a contest of wits, Tariq and his men finally found the middle-aged man and successfully subdued him. With the defeat of the middle-aged man, the arrogant enemies also lost their fighting spirit and surrendered or fled.
After the battle, the castle was in ruins, but the air was filled with an indescribable tranquility and peace. Tariq and others stood on the ruins and looked at the rising sun in the distance. Their hearts were filled with hope and longing for the future.
"We won!" Alice shouted excitedly, tears sparkling in her eyes. They were tears of joy and emotion. "We defended justice and light!"
Tariq smiled and nodded. He knew that this victory did not belong to him alone but to all the warriors who fought for justice and light. He looked into the distance and swore in his heart that no matter how bumpy the road ahead would be, he would unswervingly protect this land and everything he loved.
After this disastrous defeat, the members of the forces that had tried to invade returned to their own spheres of influence. Although they were filled with resentment and anger, they knew that they were no longer able to compete with Tariq and his men. They could only lick their wounds silently, curse and vent in the dark, and secretly vowed to teach Tariq and the Church of Light a lesson one day.
However, Tariq and his companions are ready to face all challenges. They know that as long as they trust each other and work together, nothing can stop them from moving forward. In this ancient and mysterious land, they will write their own legend and glory.