Chapter 349 A new challenge

Passing through the light gate of the secret realm, Qin Feng and his companions finally came to a brand new world. The scene before them surprised and excited them. This place was completely different from the secret realm, as if it was a mysterious continent that they had never set foot on.

The moment they stepped through the light gate, everyone felt a fresh breeze blowing across their faces, replacing the dull and mysterious atmosphere in the secret realm. The scene in front of them made everyone hold their breath.

"Wow, it's so beautiful here!" Chu Tian shouted excitedly, his eyes lingering on the surrounding scenery.

They were in a vast grassland, the grass was full of colorful flowers, in the distance were rolling mountains, the tops of which were covered with snow, shining with holy light. There were a few white clouds floating in the sky, and the sun shone through the clouds, casting warm light.

"This place is completely different from the secret realm." Ye Li exclaimed, her eyes full of curiosity, "Everything here is full of vitality."

"Yeah, it feels like the air is full of vitality." Wang Yue couldn't help but take a deep breath, "It's much more relaxed than the atmosphere in the secret realm."

Qin Feng stood at the front of the team, holding the Dragon Shadow Sword tightly. Although he was also attracted by the beauty of this new world, he knew that they could not take it lightly: "Everyone be careful, we don't know what dangers this place has yet."

"That's true. Such a beautiful place may have unpredictable risks behind it." Ye Ying reminded calmly.

They continued along the grassland, carefully exploring this new land. As they moved forward, the terrain gradually became more complex, with many hills and streams, and occasionally they could see a few strange animals running in the distance.

"These animals look really interesting." Zhang Meng pointed to a six-legged deer-like creature in the distance and said, "I've never seen anything like this before."

"Everything here is different from what we have seen before." Ye Li replied, "We have to be careful, these creatures may not be friendly to us."

"As the old saying goes, it's better to be safe than sorry." Chu Tian shrugged. "As long as we don't provoke them, there shouldn't be any problem."

Qin Feng nodded: "Keep going, we need to find the exit of this place."

After walking for a while, they came to a dense forest. The trees in the dense forest were tall and lush, blocking most of the sunlight, giving people a deep and mysterious feeling.

"It looks like this forest is our next stop." said Wang Yue.

"Yes, we have to go in and take a look." Qin Feng responded.

As soon as they stepped into the forest, they heard a strange sound, which was soft and ethereal, as if whispering in their ears.

"Who are you? Why are you here?"

Everyone stopped and looked around in surprise. The sound seemed to come from all directions, making it hard to tell where it came from.

"Who's talking?" Ye Li asked nervously, tightening the Frost Fox in her hand.

"Don't be afraid. I mean no harm." The voice sounded again, even clearer. "I am the guardian of this forest. My name is Irene."

"Erin?" Qin Feng asked loudly, "Can you show up and talk to us?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a figure walked out of the bushes. It was a young woman wearing an emerald green robe and a crown woven with leaves on her head. Her hair fell like a waterfall, and her eyes sparkled with wisdom.

"I am Irene, the guardian of the forest." She said with a smile, "You are outsiders, why are you here?"

Qin Feng felt her kindness and let down his guard: "We come from a world invaded by a dark sect. We just passed through the light gate of the secret realm and don't know why we came here."

Irene nodded, as if she understood something: "I see. The place you have arrived at is the entrance to another world. This is a place full of miracles and dangers, and only a few people can find it."

"Miracles and dangers?" Yeying raised his eyebrows. "Can you tell us more about this place?"

Irene looked at everyone and waved her hand gently for them to sit down. "Of course. This continent is called the 'Endless Land' because it is vast and full of various unsolved mysteries and mysterious powers."

"Endless Land?" Chu Tian repeated in surprise, "It sounds like an adventurer's paradise."

Irene smiled slightly. "Indeed, this is the place that countless adventurers dream of. But every step here is full of dangers. If you are not careful, you will fall into trouble."

Qin Feng nodded: "Thank you for telling us this. We need to find an exit from here. Do you know how to get there?"

Irene thought for a moment, then answered: "If you want to leave the Endless Land, you must find the legendary Star Tower. Only by passing the test of the Star Tower can you find the way to your world."

"Tower of Stars? Another test." Zhang Meng said helplessly, "When can we have simpler tasks?"

Irene smiled and said, "Simple things often don't make people grow. Your courage and determination will guide you to find the Tower of Stars."

Qin Feng nodded gratefully: "Thank you, Irene. Can you tell us the way to the Star Tower?"

Irene stood up and pointed to the depths of the forest: "After passing through this forest, you will come to a lake. In the middle of the lake there is a small island. There is a wise woman there who will give you guidance."

"Wise man?" Wang Yue asked curiously, "Will she help us?"

Irene nodded: "She is one of the wisest people on this continent. As long as you can pass her test, she will tell you the way to the Star Tower."

Qin Feng stood up and said gratefully: "Thank you, Irene. We will try our best to find her."

Irene smiled and waved, "Good luck to you, brave adventurers."

After bidding farewell to Irene, Qin Feng and his companions continued to move deeper into the forest. As they moved forward, the trees became taller and taller, the sunlight became less and less, and a mysterious atmosphere filled the air.

"This place is really mysterious." Ye Li said softly, "Every step I take feels like I'm exploring the unknown."

"Yes, I can't wait to meet that wise man." Chu Tian said excitedly.

"But we still have to be careful." Yeying reminded, "There may be unexpected dangers in the forest."

As they moved forward carefully, suddenly, the ground began to shake slightly and the leaves rustled.

"What's that sound?" Wang Yue asked vigilantly.

"It seems like something is approaching." Zhang Meng held the giant rock bear tightly and prepared for battle.

Suddenly, a huge monster jumped out from the bushes ahead. The monster had sharp fangs and claws, its body was as big as a hill, and its eyes were flashing red, looking extremely ferocious.

"What kind of monster is this?!" Chu Tian exclaimed, "Why does it look so strange!"

"This is a demonized forest beast." Yeying said calmly, "From the looks of it, it may be controlled by some kind of power."

"We have to be careful, its power should not be underestimated." Qin Feng reminded, and quickly drew out the Dragon Shadow Sword, "Everyone, prepare for battle!"

The forest beast roared and rushed towards Qin Feng and others. Its speed was inconsistent with its size. It moved swiftly and fiercely, approaching them in the blink of an eye.

"Get out of the way!" Qin Feng shouted.

Everyone quickly dispersed to avoid the beast's attack. Chu Tian's Storm Wolf leaped up and launched a Thunder Claw attack, but was slapped away by the beast's claw.

"Its defense is too strong!" Chu Tian shouted, "Our attacks don't seem to work!"

Ye Li's frost fox exhaled an icy air, trying to freeze the giant beast's movements, but after the giant beast's body was covered by the ice, it only paused for a moment before immediately breaking free from the ice.

"It seems that ordinary attacks are useless against it." Yeying frowned and said, "We need to find its weakness."

Wang Yue's Light Deer emitted a burst of light, trying to disrupt the beast's vision while healing its injured companions. Zhang Meng's Giant Rock Bear defended with all its might, blocking the beast's attack.

"Look at its back!" Qin Feng suddenly shouted, "There is a glowing spot there, which may be its weak spot!"

He ordered everyone to concentrate their firepower on the back of the beast. Ye Li and Wang Yue quickly adjusted their positions and concentrated their efforts on attacking the glowing spot on the back of the beast. Sure enough, as the attack became more concentrated, the beast let out a painful howl and its movements began to slow down.

"It's effective! Keep attacking!" Qin Feng encouraged.

Everyone worked together and concentrated all their attacks. Finally, the beast fell down with a painful roar, turned into a ball of black mist, and disappeared into the forest.

"We did it!" Chu Tian shouted excitedly.

"That was a close call. This guy is really strong." Zhang Meng said, panting.

"It seems that there are many dangers hidden in this forest." Ye Li looked around, "We must be careful."

Qin Feng nodded: "That's right, everyone continue to be vigilant, there may be more challenges ahead."

After a difficult battle, Qin Feng and his party finally passed through the forest and came to the lake that Irene mentioned. This lake was like a huge mirror, reflecting the clouds in the sky and the mountains in the distance. The lake water was clear and emitted a faint blue light.

"Is this the lake that Irene mentioned?" Wang Yue exclaimed, "It's so beautiful!"

"Yes, there is a small island in the middle of the lake." Ye Li pointed to the center of the lake and said, "That should be where the wise man lives."

"Then how do we get there?" Chu Tian asked, "We can't swim over there, right?"

"Look over there, there's a small boat!" Zhang Meng said, pointing to the lake.

Sure enough, in a secluded place by the lake, there was a small boat quietly parked on the water. Qin Feng walked over and checked it carefully, and found that the boat was still strong.

"This boat can be used." Qin Feng said, "Let's go aboard."

Everyone got on the boat one by one, and Qin Feng and Zhang Meng began to row towards the small island in the center of the lake. As they approached, the outline of the island became clearer and clearer. There was a small thatched house on the island, which looked very simple.

"That's the house," Nightshadow said, "get ready to meet the wise man."

After the boat landed, everyone walked onto the island and came to the thatched house. Qin Feng knocked on the door gently, and the door slowly opened, and an elderly woman came out. She was short, with silver hair, but her eyes were very sharp.

"You are here." The old woman's voice was calm and deep. "I am the wise Elsa, welcome to my island."

"Ms. Aisha, we are here to find the way to the Star Tower." Qin Feng said respectfully, "We need your guidance."

Elsa nodded, a smile flashed in her eyes: "I know why you are here. But to get my guidance, you must pass my test."

"Another test!" Chu Tian sighed, "We have already gone through many tests."

Elsa smiled slightly: "Every test will make you stronger. Now, be ready to accept my challenge."

"We are ready." Qin Feng answered firmly.

Elsa raised her hand, and the lake suddenly surged, and many golden lotuses emerged from the water. The petals of the lotus slowly opened, and there was a sparkling gem in each lotus.

"Among these lotuses, there is a real stone of wisdom." Aisha explained, "You must find that stone of wisdom in the shortest possible time."

"How do I find it? Is it all based on luck?" Zhang Meng asked in confusion.

"Luck is also a part of wisdom." Elsa said with a smile, "But if you look closely, you may find the difference in the Stone of Wisdom."

"Okay, let's try it." Ye Li said.

Everyone walked to the lake and carefully observed each lotus. Wang Yue said softly: "They look exactly the same, there is no difference."

"We have to find out the subtle differences." Yeying reminded.

Qin Feng closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and calmed himself down. He listened carefully to the sound of the lake, and suddenly felt a slight spiritual fluctuation coming from a lotus.

"It's that one." Qin Feng opened his eyes and pointed at a lotus on the lake.

Everyone looked in the direction Qin Feng pointed, and Ye Li reached out and took the gem from the lotus. The gem emitted a soft light in her hand.

"That's it!" Elsa said with a smile, "You have found the Stone of Wisdom."

"Great!" Chu Tian jumped up excitedly.

Elsa nodded, "Your observation and teamwork are commendable. Now, I will show you the way to the Tower of Stars."

Elsa led them to the other side of the island and pointed to a towering mountain in the distance: "Look, that's the direction of the Star Tower. Follow the direction of the mountain and pass through a misty forest, and you will reach the Star Tower."

"Thank you for your guidance, Ms. Elsa." Qin Feng thanked sincerely.

"Don't thank me." Elsa smiled, "Your journey has just begun. The test of the Star Tower will be more difficult, but I believe you can overcome it."

Qin Feng and his companions looked at each other, and everyone's eyes were filled with determination.

"No matter how difficult the test is, we will do our best." Qin Feng said firmly.

"Then let's go." Elsa blessed with a smile, "May the stars guide your path."

After saying goodbye to Elsa, Qin Feng and his group got back on the boat and sailed towards the lakeshore.

"We finally have a new goal." Ye Li said.

"Yeah, the Tower of Stars sounds like a great place for an adventure." Chu Tian said with a smile.

“But it may also be full of dangers,” Yeying warned.

Qin Feng held the Dragon Shadow Sword tightly, his eyes determined: "No matter how dangerous the front is, we will not retreat. Let's go to the Star Tower!"

Everyone smiled, knowing that new adventures were waiting for them, and they would meet every challenge together.