Multiple Personalities

His voice was low and firm, each word seemingly imbued with a mysterious power. As the spell was recited, a sudden gale swept through the room, howling as it threatened to extinguish the flickering torches. The light flickered, as if countless mysterious forces were surging.

The black-clothed individuals were startled by the sudden change and stopped their attack. They looked around in fear, their eyes filled with terror. The leading black-clothed man looked incredibly displeased and shouted, "Don't panic, this is merely their trivial trick!" But a hint of panic betrayed his voice.

Next, a gigantic figure emerged from the light. It was a Guardian clad in armor, holding a gigantic sword. His armor shimmered with golden light, as if forged from the hardest metal. His eyes conveyed authority and power, as if they could see through all evil. Once the Guardian appeared, he immediately brandished his giant sword and charged at the black-clothed individuals.

The black-clothed individuals did not expect such a turn of events, and their formation fell into disarray. They picked up their weapons one after another, attempting to fend off the Guardian's attack. But the Guardian's attacks were incredibly fierce, each swing of his sword felling a black-clothed individual. His gigantic sword, like the scythe of death, mercilessly harvested the lives of the black-clothed individuals.

Shen Jingqi and the others seized the opportunity to regain their strength, leaning against the wall and panting heavily. Watching the scene of the Guardian battling the black-clothed individuals, hope filled their hearts. Lin Yu excitedly said, "This Guardian is so powerful, we're finally saved." Xu An nodded in agreement, saying, "Yes, but we mustn't relax; we still need to continue fighting later." Shen Jingqi stared intently at the Guardian, thinking, "Where does this Guardian come from? Can he really help us uncover the secrets of the Mysterious Land?"

Under the combined assault of the Guardian and Shen Jingqi's group, the black-clothed individuals gradually couldn't resist and began to retreat. Seeing the unfavorable situation, the leader of the black-clothed individuals said fiercely, "Don't get complacent, we won't let you have it easy. The power of the Mysterious Land will eventually be ours!" After saying that, he led the remaining black-clothed individuals and fled.

Watching the retreating backs of the black-clothed individuals, Shen Jingqi and the others breathed a sigh of relief. The Guardian looked at them, his voice deep and authoritative: "You are brave people, the secrets of the Mysterious Land are in your hands to uncover. But be careful, the forces of evil will not give up easily. They will try every way to stop you."

Shen Jingqi stepped forward respectfully and said, "Guardian, we will do our utmost. But can you tell us, what exactly is the power of the Mysterious Land? Why are so many people coveting it?" The Guardian was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "This power was born from the Mysterious Land, containing the mysteries of the universe and infinite energy. It can be used to create or to destroy. Evil people seek to acquire it to satisfy their own desires and rule the world. But you bear the responsibility of protecting righteousness."

Listening to the Guardian's words, Shen Jingqi and the others felt their resolve strengthen. The Guardian continued: "Now, I must go to protect other areas. You must press on to uncover the secrets of the Mysterious Land. Remember, no matter what difficulties you face, you must not give up." With that, the Guardian transformed into a beam of light and disappeared into the air.

Shen Jingqi and the others knew the battle was not over. They picked up the ancient book and continued to search for clues in the castle. The passages within the castle were labyrinthine, like a giant maze. Sometimes they encountered dead ends, sometimes hidden mechanisms, but they never gave up.

Deep within the castle, they finally found the core of the power of the Mysterious Land. It was a Crystal Ball emanating powerful energy, containing a force capable of changing the world. Its light was dazzling, seemingly the center of the universe. As Shen Jingqi and the others approached the Crystal Ball, they could feel a strong energy rushing towards them, filling them with reverence.

However, just as they were about to study the Crystal Ball, the group of people dressed in ancient attire they had encountered before appeared again. The leader said, "You have done well, but the power of the Mysterious Land must not be misused. We have been guarding this secret, waiting for the right individuals to uncover it, while also ensuring this power is used for justice."

Shen Jingqi and the others understood these people's intentions, and Shen Jingqi stepped forward earnestly, saying, "We will not let this power fall into evil hands, we will use it to protect the world. We are willing to accept your test to prove our determination." The leader nodded, saying, "Very well, but the test has just begun. What you will face is not only the attack of an evil organization but also the temptation from this power itself. Can you hold onto your original intent?"

Shen Jingqi and the others nodded without hesitation. The leader said, "In that case, now you must make a choice. Will you take the power now, or first accept our training to improve your abilities before facing future challenges?"

Shen Jingqi fell into deep thought. Intense conflicts raged in his heart: "If we take the power now, we might face greater danger because we don't yet have enough capability to control it. But if we accept the training, it's uncertain how much time it will take, and the evil organization might seize the chance to steal the power." He glanced at Xu An and Lin Yu, seeing the same hesitation and concern in their eyes.

Xu An broke the silence: "I think we should first accept the training. Only by becoming stronger can we better guard this power." Lin Yu also nodded in agreement, saying, "I agree. We can't act impulsively." After thinking for a moment, Shen Jingqi finally made up his mind: "Alright, we'll accept the training."

The leader showed a gratified smile, saying, "Very good, from now on, you will undergo our strictest training. I hope you can persist and become true Guardians."

In the following days, Shen Jingqi and the others began rigorous training. They learned varied combat techniques, magic spells, and mystical knowledge. Each day was filled with challenges and sweat, yet they never gave up. Their bodies became stronger, and their abilities greatly improved.

However, during their training, the evil organization didn't remain idle. They continuously sent spies to gather information about Shen Jingqi and the others, seeking opportunities to seize the Crystal Ball. Meanwhile, they were secretly planning larger schemes, preparing to seize the power of the Mysterious Land in one fell swoop.

One day, while Shen Jingqi and the others were training, they suddenly received news that the evil organization was gathering forces to launch a large-scale attack on the castle. Shen Jingqi and the others knew that a final showdown was imminent. They quickly grabbed their weapons, ready to face the challenge.

As they arrived outside the castle, they saw a sea of black-clothed individuals surging towards them. The leading black-clothed man stood at the forefront, his eyes revealing madness and greed. He shouted, "If you want to live, hand over the power of the Mysterious Land!"