The lure of business opportunities
After unlocking the secrets of the wasteland altar and gaining increased power, Zhao Tian, Lin Feng, and Anna decided to temporarily leave the desolate land in order to gather more supplies and necessary intelligence, preparing to confront the source of the darkness. They traveled to the city of Karenta, renowned for its prosperity and the largest commercial hub in the surrounding area.
The market in Karenta was well-known for its dazzling array of shops, showcasing a variety of rare treasures from across the continent. Zhao Tian, Lin Feng, and Anna hoped to purchase sufficient supplies while searching for items that might be helpful for the next phase of their mission.
However, the prosperity of the market far exceeded their expectations. As the lanterns of the shops lining the streets lit up, the entire street became a brilliant sea. A variety of spices, jewelry, weapons, and unknown magical items captured their attention. In this bizarre market, they found many magical scrolls, rare herbs, and enhanced equipment that might be useful in battle.
The three realized they might find resources here that the Sages' Guild hadn't yet revealed. Merchants showed great interest in them, some selling precious armor that offered extra protection in dark environments, while others, mystics, offered mysterious crystals that could chart safe paths through the encroaching darkness.
As they browsed the various goods, they noticed an interesting phenomenon: many merchants seemed to be searching for antiques and treasures similarly affected by the darkness, and some were willing to pay large sums for them. These mysteriously eroded objects seemed to conceal unknown powers and secrets, and for the three of them, all this presented both an opportunity and untold dangers.
Amidst this clamor and temptation, Anna cautiously prevents Zhao Tian from investing in a suspicious-looking antique collector. Meanwhile, Lin Feng stumbles upon an ancient book about the history of dark erosion in an old bookstore. The book appears to contain a wealth of information and countermeasures, giving him more confidence for his upcoming adventure.
The three spent some time sorting through the necessary supplies. They followed the sage's guidance and used Anna's astrology to help them make their decisions. Ultimately, they not only packed their necessary supplies but also took along some mysterious items, hoping they would aid them in uncovering the source of the darkness.
During their stay at the market, they not only replenished their supplies, but also deepened their understanding of the continent's trade and the impact of the dark erosion on the world. After everything was ready, they took their new knowledge and power with them.
Zhao Tian, Lin Feng, and Anna left the market in Karenta and set out on a journey to the source of the dark encroachment. As the three of them traveled deeper into the unknown, the shadows spreading across the continent seemed to grow thicker, and even nature itself wailed softly, warning them of the dangers they were about to face.
Along the way, they constantly encountered creatures twisted and mutated by the forces of darkness, each possessing not only terrifying appearances but also exceptionally cunning attacks. However, with supplies acquired at the exotic market and their own enhanced abilities, the three were able to overcome these challenges. Whether it was Zhao Tian's thunderous strikes, Lin Feng's manipulation of the forces of nature, or Anna's support and healing with the power of light, their rapport deepened with each battle, seemingly unstoppable.
After several days of arduous journey, they finally arrived at a land severely eroded by dark forces. The atmosphere here was extremely oppressive, and even the air was filled with a suffocating and terrifying aura. Just as they were silently preparing to explore further, suddenly, a powerful wave of power surged from underground.
Instantly, the ground cracked, revealing a vast, dark fissure before them. The dark energy emanating from the crack was terrifying. The three realized that this crack was likely the key to the dark encroachment. After much deliberation, they decided to descend into the crack to find and seal the source of this power.
Descending into the rift, they discovered a space filled with strange structures, studded with unknown symbols and structures. At the center of this space, a dimly lit crystal sphere slowly rotated, surrounded by a dense dark energy. The three realized that this crystal sphere might be the core that sustained the dark encroachment.
However, just as they were about to step forward to inspect, a more powerful dark force emerged, forming a humanoid dark creature that stood between them and the crystal ball. This creature seemed to possess intelligence and challenged the three in a language not belonging to humans.
Faced with this unknown challenge, the three showed no sign of retreat, convinced this was the crucial battle to end the encroachment of darkness. Zhao Tian charged forward first, expending his own lightning power in a fierce clash. Meanwhile, Lin Feng and Anna each deployed their own abilities, supporting Zhao Tian while plotting a plan to destroy the crystal ball.
After an arduous battle, the three, relying on their ever-greater strength and tacit understanding, finally overcame the obstacles of the dark creatures, destroyed the crystal ball, and cut off the source of the darkness. As the crystal ball shattered, the surrounding dark energy began to dissipate rapidly, replaced by the long-lost light.
After the seal of the Dark Rift was completed, Zhao Tian, Lin Feng, and Anna were in no hurry to leave. The three of them sat on the land that had returned to peace, reviewing the battle and considering the next step.
"We really did it," Anna said softly, her eyes reflecting the newly lit starlight. "But I have a feeling that this dark invasion is just the tip of the iceberg. There may be forces in this world that we have not yet touched."
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