Chapter 874: Breakthrough of Faith

"Mengzi, calm down!" Qin Feng's voice echoed in Zhang Meng's ears. He did not rush forward this time, but stood aside calmly, his eyes fixed on the dark figure.

"Calm down?" Zhang Meng's eyes widened, his face full of confusion, "Brother Feng, I don't have that much to think about! If I don't chop, I'll lose!"

"This is not a competition of strength. Remember, this test is aimed at our hearts." Qin Feng said as he was alert to the dark figure's every move.

The dark figure stood there, as if waiting for its chance. Its deep eyes penetrated Zhang Meng and Qin Feng's will, as if examining their deepest weaknesses.

Zhang Meng shook his head fiercely, as if trying to drive away these thoughts of "spiritual test", but in the end, he took a deep breath: "Okay, Brother Feng, I will try not to be anxious. But I really don't know how to fight with my heart!"

Qin Feng nodded and said softly: "Don't think about winning it, face it with your faith. What are you fighting for? What is the most powerful force in your heart?"

Zhang Meng was stunned for several seconds after hearing this, and looked down at the huge axe in his hand. He always relied on strength to solve problems, and with the axe in hand, he was fearless. But now, he suddenly realized that he did not win every battle by brute force alone.

"What are we fighting for..." Zhang Meng muttered to himself, and suddenly raised his head with a determined light in his eyes.

"Hey, Brother Feng, I understand!" Zhang Meng slapped his thigh and smiled confidently, "I fight to protect you and the people around us! No matter what the test is, my heart is so simple - I will not allow the enemy to hurt my friends!"

Qin Feng smiled slightly: "This is your strength, Mengzi."

"Then here I come!" Zhang Meng seemed to have been liberated, he raised his axe and strode towards the dark figure. This time, his steps were no longer impatient, and his movements no longer relied solely on brute force, but seemed particularly calm.

The dark figure seemed to sense the change, and a hint of fluctuation appeared in its silent eyes. Mengzi's momentum changed qualitatively, and his courage and faith burned in his heart like a flame, illuminating the darkness around him.

Zhang Meng swung the axe, but this time it was not violent, but steady and full of faith. His attack seemed to be integrated with his understanding and determination of the battle, and each one was extremely precise, as if he was having a spiritual battle with the dark figure.

"boom!"

The giant axe finally hit the dark figure, and a crack suddenly appeared in the originally indestructible defense. The power of darkness began to waver, and the figure trembled slightly, as if it was also bearing the impact of Zhang Meng's will.

“It worked!” Zhang Meng shouted excitedly, “Brother Feng, I finally managed to chop it!”

Qin Feng's eyes were firm, knowing that the time was ripe, he drew out his sword and quickly rushed to the other side of the dark figure. The sword drew a flash in the air and pierced the core of the dark figure accurately.

"puff!"

The long sword pierced into the darkness, and the dark figure let out a low roar, and the whole body began to collapse. With Qin Feng's attack, the dark figure gradually turned into a ball of black mist and slowly dissipated in the air.

Zhang Meng was stunned for a moment, looking at the dissipating black mist, scratching his head: "Huh? I thought I had to chop it a few more times, but it's over so quickly?"

Qin Feng smiled and put away his sword: "Because you have passed the test. The power of darkness is a test of faith, and you performed very well."

Zhang Meng grinned and said, "Hehe, of course! When have I, Zhang Meng, ever fought a fight that I wasn't sure of winning!"

The two stood there, and the blue light enveloped them again. The surrounding scene gradually became clear, and they returned to the ruins before. The stone platform in front of them was still standing there, and the long sword shining with blue light lay quietly on the stone platform.

"We have passed the test." Qin Feng said softly, "Now, the artifact belongs to us."

Zhang Meng looked at the long sword and rubbed his hands excitedly: "Will it not bounce me away again this time?"

Qin Feng smiled and said, "It has recognized us, you can rest assured."

Zhang Meng walked carefully to the stone platform, stretched out his hand, and gently grasped the long sword. This time, the blue light did not resist, but gently wrapped around Zhang Meng's hand, as if transmitting some kind of power.

"Hey, Brother Feng, I got it!" Zhang Meng raised the sword excitedly. The blue light on the sword flickered with his movements, making it look particularly mysterious and powerful.

"How do you feel?" Qin Feng asked.

Zhang Meng shook the sword in his hand, feeling the power: "It's very light, but it seems to be full of energy... This sword is completely different from my previous axe!"

Qin Feng nodded: "The power of this sword comes from the mind, not just physical attack. You can feel its power because your belief has resonated with it."

"That means I'm more powerful with this sword than with the axe?" Zhang Meng was as happy as a child, waving the sword in the air a few times.

Qin Feng smiled and said: "Not necessarily, each weapon has its own characteristics. This sword may be more suitable for sealing the dark power, while your axe is more suitable for confronting the enemy head-on."

Zhang Meng nodded thoughtfully: "Well, it seems that I have to learn to fight with my heart, not just relying on strength."

The two stood in the ruins, the blue light slowly faded, and everything returned to calm. The long sword in Zhang Meng's hand emitted a soft light, as if telling them that it would become their most powerful weapon in the next battle.

"What should we do next?" Zhang Meng asked.

Qin Feng looked into the distance and said softly, "The conspiracy of the Dark Cult has not ended yet. Although we have obtained the artifact, the power of darkness is still spreading. Next, we have to go to the location of the last seal and stop them completely."

Zhang Meng clenched the sword in his hand, a hint of fighting spirit flashed in his eyes: "Okay, let's go! I can't wait to use this sword to deal with those dark monsters!"

Qin Feng nodded, his eyes firm: "This mission will not be easy. The Dark Cult has already noticed our actions. We must make all preparations to face the most difficult battle."

Zhang Meng laughed and patted his chest: "Brother Feng, with you here, I am not afraid of any difficult battle!"

The two packed up their equipment and set off on a new journey. The blue light in the ruins gradually dissipated, leaving behind a peaceful silence, but they knew that this was just the calm before the storm. The power of darkness was still stirring, and their mission had just begun.

"This sword is really useful!" Zhang Meng waved the sword with excitement on his face. Qin Feng walked beside him silently, thinking about the next plan in his mind.