Xu Yuehuai looked at Qi Guze, a hint of hesitation flashing in her eyes, but in the end she still chose to agree.

"I will recover as soon as possible and then come back to help you."

Inside the thatched hut, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze spent the night together. Although they didn't say much, their feelings for each other were clear enough.

The next morning, as the first rays of sunlight pierced through the clouds, they knew it was time to part ways.

Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze shook hands tightly in front of the house, their eyes filled with both reluctance and anticipation.

"Take care, I'll be waiting for you." Qi Guze's words were simple yet full of deep affection.

Xu Yuehua nodded, turned around and stepped into the carriage that would take her and Xia Sen to the Kingdom of Mingyue.

The carriage rumbled along the rugged mountain road, the scenery rushing past, as if time itself was speeding up at that moment.

"Xia Sen, do you think the wizards of the Dark Moon Kingdom can really help me regain my martial arts skills?" Xu Yuehuai asked.

Xia Sen turned to look at her and said, "Sister, believe me, the wizard is the most mysterious and powerful being in the Dark Moon Kingdom. He must have a way. Moreover, he, like us, does not want to see this world shrouded in darkness."

As the carriage ventured deeper into the mountains, they encountered increasing dangers: wild beasts, hidden traps, and even human ambushes.

No matter how many difficulties and obstacles they face, nothing can stop them from moving forward.

Finally, they arrived at the territory of the Dark Moon Kingdom, and the towering Dark Moon Mountain came into view.

At the foot of the mountain, an old-fashioned house stood quietly, as if it had been waiting for them for a long time.

Xia Sen got out of the car first and shouted, "Wizard, we're here!"

A deep, drawn-out voice came from inside the room: "Come in."

The moment the door was pushed open, it was as if one had traversed a rift in time and space. An ancient and mysterious aura surged forth like a tide, carrying the weight of time and the allure of the unknown world.

The dim light inside the room barely penetrated the thick dust, outlining the figure of a wizard standing in the center. He wore a dark robe as deep as night, the folds of which seemed to conceal countless secrets. Most of his face was hidden in shadow, except for his eyes, which were as deep as the boundless night sky, gleaming with a knowing light.

"Xu Yuehuai, you've finally arrived." The wizard slowly took a step, each step accompanied by subtle ripples in the air, traces left by ancient magic in space.

Xu Yuehuai stood by the threshold, her gaze meeting the wizard's deep eyes. "Hello!"

The wizard suddenly asked, "Do you know why your martial arts skills disappeared?"

“It was the magic of the alien race that made me lose all my martial arts skills,” Xu Yuehuai replied.

The wizard suddenly smiled. "Yes, but do you know what? I am also a foreigner, a foreigner who was once lost, but found my way back to myself."

His words revealed an indescribable sense of vicissitude and wisdom: "The power of other races is one of the purest energies in the universe, but if used for selfish desires and hatred, it will only bring endless disasters. I have chosen a different path, a path that guides power with wisdom and compassion."

At this point, the wizard gently raised his hand, his fingertips seemingly shimmering with light. He slowly walked towards Xu Yuehuai, his gaze lingering on her tenderly for a moment, a look of fatherly love and expectation.

"Come here, let me help you recover. You are the hope of this continent."

As the wizard finished speaking, a very warm and powerful force suddenly appeared in the room.

Xu Yuehuai slowly approached and felt the power envelop her entire body.

She closed her eyes, letting the power flow through her body, each strand precisely seeking her damaged meridians, repairing every wound with endless warmth and light. She felt as if she were in a dazzling galaxy, countless starlight converging into a river, nourishing her depleted source of power.

As the last glimmer of light faded, Xu Yuehuai slowly opened her eyes, clenched her fists, and felt the new power surging within her body, feeling extremely happy.

"Thank you, wizard. You not only restored my martial arts skills, but also gave me a new life."

The wizard smiled slightly, "Go, use your power to protect this continent, to dispel the darkness, and to bring peace."

He turned and walked to the side, seemingly unwilling to let Xu Yuehuai see his current weakness.

“We’ll rest here tonight and set off tomorrow.” Xu Yuehuai looked at Xia Sen beside him, and Xia Sen immediately nodded in agreement.

The two turned to walk towards the room next door, but suddenly heard a heavy thud behind them.

Looking back, I saw the wizard lying on the ground, a trickle of bright red blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, his black robe stained red with blood.

Xu Yuehuai and Xia Sen were shocked and rushed forward.

"Wizard! What's wrong with you?" Xu Yuehuai shouted anxiously.

The wizard barely opened his eyes, but his gaze was full of peace and relief.

"It's alright, this is an outcome I had already anticipated. I used forbidden techniques, which helped you recover, but also exhausted my life force. But I have no regrets. As for you, you must continue forward and stop their schemes."

After speaking, the wizard slowly closed his eyes, a smile still lingering on his lips, as if he could already see their future after their success.

Xu Yuehuai and Xia Sen were somewhat saddened. However, although the wizard had departed, the beliefs and power he left behind would forever accompany them on their journey.

Soon after, Xu Yuehuai and Xia Sen stood silently beside the wizard's grave, their hearts filled with respect and gratitude for this wise man.

"Thank you, I will definitely fulfill your last wish." Xu Yuehuai's eyes shone with an inextinguishable flame, a commitment to the deceased and an infinite expectation for the future.

Xia Sen said, "Sister, let's go."

The two left side by side, mounted their horses, and headed towards the Kingdom of Wuling.

Upon returning to Wuling Kingdom, the scene before them was horrifying. Corpses lay strewn among the ruins, and the cries of agony mingled with the silence, creating a cruel picture.

Xu Yuehuai's worry was evident: "Won't Aze get into trouble?"

Although Xia Sen was equally anxious, he tried to reassure her, "My brother-in-law's men must have already come to the rescue. He'll be fine."

"We need to resolve this war quickly." Xu Yuehuai's eyes sharpened instantly. She knew that only by ending this endless killing could this land return to peace.

The two rode at full speed, traversing the smoke-filled battlefield, and finally found Qi Guze.

"Ah Yue, you're back so soon?" Qi Guze's eyes flashed with surprise and relief when he saw Xu Yuehuai.

"My internal energy and spiritual power have fully recovered, so I rushed over to help you." Xu Yuehuai stepped forward to check on Qi Guze and was relieved to find that he was not seriously injured.

Qi Guze smiled slightly, "Alright, if my wife and I work together, we'll definitely be able to take them down."

At this moment, Xia Sen interjected, "The second batch of reinforcements I brought will be arriving soon."