The mysterious man's words instilled a sense of unease in everyone present, but also piqued their curiosity. Just then, Istra's support team successfully broke through the enemy's defenses and entered the fortress.
An enemy soldier cried out, "Oh no, reinforcements have arrived!"
Istra**: (Firing a machine gun, driving back several enemies) "Raine, Jack, are you alright? We need to move quickly, the situation here is complicated!"
**Raine:** "Istra, thank goodness you arrived in time! We are protecting a mysterious figure and searching for a secret passage. The situation is becoming increasingly urgent."
**Xiao Wei:** "By the way, this man said he knows a lot of secrets about the land beneath our feet. And a new passage has appeared over there..."
**Istra:** "Alright, then we'll proceed as planned. You guys take care of him, we'll deal with these guys."
Just as the two sides were engaged in a fierce battle, the mysterious man quietly led Xiaowei and Jack toward the newly appeared passage.
**Mysterious Man**: (Whispering) "Stay close to me. Remember, every detail here could be a matter of life and death."
Meanwhile, the villagers in the village continued to anxiously follow the intelligence coming from the front lines.
Uncle Li: "The explosion was so loud, I hope nothing bad has happened..."
**Sister Wang:** "We should believe in the power of young people! They will win. All we can do here is pray to God that they will be safe and sound."
-**Xiao Liu**: "That's right! I believe Jack and his companions will definitely find a way out of this predicament. After all, they are all well-trained and experienced."
Meanwhile, the secret team exploring deep within the fortress was also embarking on an unknown journey. After passing through a dark and narrow corridor, they were suddenly confronted with another vast and magnificent hall.
**Jack:** "This place is truly magnificent... but I have a sense of foreboding about it."
**Xiao Wei:** "Yes, it feels like I'm being watched by countless eyes." She looked around the space and said warily.
**Mysterious Man:** “Don’t let your guard down. This is one of the sacred sites left behind by our ancestors—the ‘Dark Night Star Palace.’ It is said to contain many secret documents about the origins of ancient civilizations.”
Suddenly, a deathly silence fell. Then, a cold, piercing voice echoed from the air:
-**Mysterious Voice**: "Welcome back to this sacred land, heroes. More trials await you."
The sudden noise immediately alerted the three of them, putting them on high alert.
**Jack:** "It's you again! How about we meet up? Isn't it a bit too despicable to keep toying with us like this?"
**Mysterious Voice:** "Hehe... Be patient, child. Now that you've come this far, it means you're one step closer to the truth. But that's only if you can successfully overcome the final hurdle."
As the last word faded, a massive door slowly opened, revealing a path leading deeper into the world…
Just as everyone was about to step forward, they suddenly heard a few light footsteps behind them.
**Unidentified Person A:** "Oh dear, so they were all here! I've been looking for them outside for ages!"
**Unidentified Person B:** "Shh! Be careful. Don't alert anyone else. We need to sneak up and see what's going on."
Who are these two mysterious visitors? Why are they here? What kind of challenge awaits the team members?
The answers to all of this seem to be found only by moving forward.
Deep within the ancient and mysterious "Dark Night Star Palace," as the giant gate slowly opened, a beam of light shone into the dark space. Xiaowei and Jack simultaneously held their breath, preparing to face the unknown challenges ahead.
**Mysterious Man:** "We must proceed with caution. This place is fraught with danger and uncertainty."
Just then, a flurry of noise came from outside the door, followed by light but rapid footsteps. A few seconds later, two young men, looking extremely disheveled yet with resolute expressions, appeared. One of them was Rein from the support team, and beside him was an unfamiliar woman.
**Raine** (panting): "Istra and the others were ambushed outside... We barely managed to shake off our pursuers, hurry and catch up with you!"
The strange woman nervously looked around: "Is there really a secret here that can change everything?"
Before anyone could answer her question, a series of deep noises coming from behind the door broke the silence.
**Jack:** "Whatever happens next, we must face it bravely. Let's go and uncover the mystery." He said this firmly, then stepped into the new area.
After the four passed through the enormous archway, they were greeted by a hall that was even more magnificent than they had imagined—the walls were decorated with all sorts of ancient runes, and a crystal pillar radiating strange energy stood in the center.
Suddenly, the entire hall began to tremble, and a faint blue light filled the air. Just as everyone was confused, the cold voice that had appeared earlier rang out again: "The test now begins."
**Mysterious Voice:** "Please follow the designated path. Remember, only the purest heart can reach the truth."
Meanwhile, on the other side of the fortress, the fighting squad was also struggling to withstand the enemy's fierce attack. Istra was directing his teammates to build a defensive line while trying to contact the expedition team to get information.
A soldier: "Sir, the eastern defense line is under attack!"
**Istra:** "Everyone, shift your defensive focus to the east! Hold on no matter what!"
At the same time, the villagers became increasingly anxious and restless.
Uncle Li: "It's been so long without any news, it's driving me crazy..."
**Sister Wang:** "Don't worry, maybe the best is yet to come. We old folks should just wait patiently."
Xiao Liu: "That's right! I believe they will definitely return safely! As long as we are united, there is no difficulty we cannot overcome!"
Back in the palace, the four explorers followed the glowing guidance and moved forward, feeling subtle energy fluctuations from the ground with each step.
**Xiao Wei:** “Look over there! There’s something sparkling over there!” she said, pointing to the end of the corridor.
Sure enough, not far away, a dazzling treasure box inlaid with gems was quietly placed on the altar. This was clearly the object of the ultimate test.
Just as they approached, wanting to find out what was going on...
**Unidentified Person A** (secretly eavesdropping in a corner, utterly astonished): "I never expected it to be like this! We must report this news back immediately!"
**Unidentified Person B:** "Yes, I didn't expect to have such a big harvest this time. It seems that the higher-ups are very satisfied."
Two figures tiptoed away from the scene, disappearing into the night without a trace...
Just as the team members cautiously approached the treasure chest, eerie sounds echoed once again in the empty, silent palace—this time carrying a clearly hostile and threatening tone…
A mysterious voice (in a chilling tone): "Now that we've found it, the game officially begins! I hope you have enough wisdom to face the life-or-death test that lies ahead..."
Meanwhile, the battle outside had reached a fever pitch...
Enemy officer (angrily): "How can these rebels be so tenacious? Increase firepower and blow up all the strongholds!"
Meanwhile, far away, the two figures who had just fled the scene hurriedly headed towards a distant mountain peak...
The two walked briskly, but their minds were filled with mixed thoughts.
-Unidentified person A (in a low voice): "Do you think headquarters will send someone to pick us up after they find out?"
-Unidentified Person B (pondering): "Hard to say... but at least one thing is certain, what we've discovered is enough to change the situation! I just hope those guys don't die too soon..."
After speaking, the two quickened their pace, as if some unspeakable secret was influencing the entire course of events... The story seemed to have only just begun...
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