Duan Tielu, the founder of Gongxiu, did not realize one thing until he was hit by the arrogant trick.
What Li Banfeng threw to him was a fake key, which was transformed using the skill of "Everything Goes Well".
The fire tongs he took away were the real key, also transformed using the skill of everything going well.
Where are the real fire tongs?
###Aftermath
After the battle, the air in Shang State was filled with a complex emotion. Victory brought joy, but the wounds of war were difficult to heal quickly. Prozhou was lying in a makeshift medical tent. Although his body was extremely exhausted, his eyes were still firm. Zhao Xiaowan stayed by his side, gently wiping the sweat from his forehead.
"Pro, you're really taking too much of a risk." Zhao Xiaowan whispered, with a hint of blame and heartache in her voice.
Prozhou smiled slightly, "If I don't do this, the Lord of the Abyss will devour the entire world. I have no choice."
At this time, Fan Bosong walked in with a report in his hand. "Sir, although we successfully repelled the Lord of the Abyss, this battle caused huge losses. Not only our Shang country, but also many surrounding countries and regions have been seriously affected."
Prozhou frowned, "What is the specific situation?"
Fan Bosong sighed, "According to preliminary statistics, more than one-third of cities and villages have been destroyed, and countless civilians have been displaced. Moreover, because the power of the Lord of the Abyss once covered the entire continent, the land has become barren and many places are no longer suitable for farming. We need to take action as soon as possible, otherwise famine will ensue."
Prozhou closed his eyes and thought for a moment, then opened his eyes and said firmly: "Immediately organize a rescue team and give priority to helping those areas that are most affected. At the same time, send messengers to various races to seek assistance, especially the elves and dwarves. They have abundant resources and technology and can provide us with support."
Zhao Xiaowan nodded and said, "I will personally lead a team to appease the people and assist in the reconstruction work."
Fan Bosong added: "In addition, we also need to send people to investigate the situation in the Abyss. After all, artifacts such as the Holy Flame of Light are hidden there, and there may be other undiscovered secrets."
Prozhou nodded in agreement. "Very good, I'll leave this matter to you. Make sure it's safe and don't let anyone in rashly."
###The Discovery of Mysterious Relics
A few days later, the team led by Fan Bosong returned to Shang State and brought an astonishing news - they discovered an ancient relic deep in the abyss.
"My Lord, this is a complex of buildings that I have never seen before. It is huge and well-preserved." Fan Bosong said excitedly, "According to the murals and runes in the ruins, this seems to be the site of a powerful civilization in ancient times. They seem to have mastered some technology that is ahead of its time, and may even be related to the origin of the Lord of the Abyss."
After hearing this, Prozhou was shocked and said, "Take me to see it."
The group quickly rushed to the ruins. When Prozhou stepped into the ruins, an ancient and mysterious atmosphere hit him. The reliefs on the walls were lifelike, depicting various strange scenes: giant dragons flying in the sky, sea beasts lurking in the ocean, and a group of humans dressed in light fighting against dark creatures.
"These patterns...are they describing the war between the Lord of the Abyss and the Guardian of Light?" Zhao Xiaowan asked softly.
Prozhou observed it carefully for a while, nodded and said, "It's very likely. However, I have never seen these symbols before. I am afraid that more in-depth research is needed to unlock the secrets."
At this moment, a stone tablet in the center of the ruins suddenly emitted a faint light, attracting everyone's attention. Prozhou walked forward and reached out to touch the surface of the stone tablet. In an instant, a dazzling white light burst out, covering everyone in it.
"What happened?" Zhao Xiaowan exclaimed.
Prozhou narrowed his eyes and felt a powerful information flooding into his mind. He saw many scenes: the glorious civilization of ancient times, the birth of the Lord of the Abyss, and the disaster that almost destroyed the world. More importantly, he also learned a key thing - the Holy Flame of Light is not the only artifact, there are two other equally important treasures, they are called "Fountain of Life" and "Wheel of Time".
"I see..." Prozhou muttered to himself, "In order to completely eliminate the threat of the Lord of the Abyss, we must find these three artifacts and merge them."
Zhao Xiaowan asked doubtfully: "But do you know where they are?"
Prozhou shook his head. "It's not certain yet, but the clues should be in these ruins. We need more time to study the runes and murals here."
###Searching for the Fountain of Life
After several days of exploration, Prozhou finally found some clues about the Fountain of Life from the ruins. It is said to be located in an area called the "Eternal Forest", where the elves have guarded for generations.
"It seems that we have to embark on the journey again." Prozhou said to Zhao Xiaowan, "However, we can't act alone this time. We need the help of the elves."
Therefore, the state of Proro sent an envoy to convey its request to the elves. Soon, the elven queen Arya personally met with the envoy and expressed her willingness to help find the fountain of life.
"Puluozhou, you have made great contributions to this world." Arya said, "In return, we will show you the way to the Fountain of Life. However, please remember that it is full of unknown dangers, and you must be careful."
Prozhou nodded gratefully, "Thank you for your trust and support. We will do our best to complete this task."
Led by the elves, Prozhou and his party entered the Eternal Forest. This forest was completely different from ordinary forests. The trees were towering into the clouds, and the sun shone through the branches and leaves, casting mottled shadows. However, the deeper they went, the weirder the atmosphere became. There was a faint mist in the air, and a low chanting sound could be heard faintly.
"This is the forest spirit singing." An elf guide explained, "They guard this land and are also wary of intruders."
Suddenly, a huge monster appeared on the road ahead, covered with a hard shell and its eyes flashing red light.
"Everyone be careful!" Prozhou shouted, drew out the Sky Blade and rushed forward.
The battle was extremely fierce, and the power of the monster was extremely amazing. Every attack was enough to shake the earth. However, with the power of the Frost Heart and the Holy Flame of Light, Prozhou gradually gained the upper hand. In the end, with the cooperation of Zhao Xiaowan and other team members, they successfully defeated the monster.
"Keep moving forward, the fountain of life is not far away." Prozhou wiped the sweat from his forehead and said with a firm look.
After passing through the last dense forest, they finally came to the place where the fountain of life was. It was a clear lake with a soft glow, as if it had the power to heal everything.
"Is this the fountain of life?" Zhao Xiaowan exclaimed.
Prozhou nodded, "That's right. But now is not the time to celebrate, we still need to find the Wheel of Time."
###Searching for the Wheel of Time
After leaving the Eternal Forest, Prozhou began to look for clues to the Wheel of Time. According to the records in the ruins, this artifact is said to be hidden in a building called "Time Tower", which is located deep in the desert.
"Desert? The environment there is harsh. How are we going to cross it?" Zhao Xiaowan asked worriedly.
After thinking for a moment, Prozhou decided to seek help from the dwarves, who were famous for their excellent forging skills and familiarity with the terrain, and they might be able to provide help.
Sure enough, the dwarf chieftain Kahn received Prozhou warmly and promised to send the best guide to accompany them across the desert.
"The desert is full of dangers. There are not only sandstorms and high temperatures, but also many ferocious beasts." Kahn reminded, "You must bring enough water and food."
After getting ready, Prozhou and his team set out on a journey to the desert. Along the way, the scorching sun scorched the earth, and the yellow sand flew all over the sky. Everyone was under great test. However, with their tenacious will and teamwork, they finally arrived at the entrance of the Time Tower.
The Time Tower looked magnificent, with complex runes carved all over the tower. Prozhou studied the runes carefully, trying to find a way to get into the tower.
"These runes seem to be a timekeeping system." Zhao Xiaowan pointed to one of the patterns and said, "Maybe we need to activate them in a specific order."
After many attempts, they finally succeeded in opening the tower door. After entering the tower, they were greeted by a series of more difficult trials. From cracking traps to fighting against illusionary enemies, every step was full of challenges.
Finally, in a room at the top of the tower, they found the Wheel of Time, a unique device with a crystal clear gem in the center that emitted a faint blue light.
"Finally found it." Prozhou breathed a sigh of relief, "Now, we can fuse the three artifacts together."
###The Fusion of Three Sacred Artifacts
After returning to Shang, Prozhou summoned all the top sorcerers and scholars to study how to fuse the three artifacts. After months of hard work, they finally found a way.
On a clear night, Prozhou stood in the center of the altar, holding the Holy Fire Core, the Fountain of Life, and the Wheel of Time. As he chanted the spell, the three artifacts released dazzling light and blended with each other.
In an instant, a vast energy swept across the entire continent, and all negative forces were purified. The remaining influence of the Lord of the Abyss completely disappeared, and the earth regained vitality.
"We did it." Prozhou was filled with emotion, "All this is inseparable from everyone's support and efforts."
Zhao Xiaowan walked up to him and said with a smile: "There is still a long way to go in the future, but we have taken the most important step."
Prozhou nodded, "Yes, as long as we have hope in our hearts, nothing is impossible."
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