Empty the scumbag's family assets and exile him!

"Who are you?" Allen quickly stood in front of Yun Xi, pointing the tip of his sword at the person who was coming, exuding a fierce fighting spirit.

"It doesn't matter who I am. What matters is that your efforts end here." The man in black robe waved his sleeves lightly, and an invisible force came, causing Allen to involuntarily take a few steps back.

"You want to stop us? Are you willing to watch this world be shrouded in darkness forever?" Yun Xi did not retreat. The Key of Time in his hand shone even brighter, as if it was a direct challenge to the darkness.

"Darkness? Light? To me, they are just two pawns in the game of power." The man in black robe smiled coldly, "But I admire your courage. If you are willing, I can make you my most powerful assistant."

"Dream on!" Yun Xi firmly refused and turned to face his companions, "We can't let him succeed. We must protect the Heart of Time for the future of everyone!"

"Big sister, I'm scared..." Mia said in a low voice, but even so, her little hands still tightly grasped the corner of Yun Xi's clothes, unwilling to let go.

"Don't be afraid, we are here." Leah gently touched Mia's head, and then the three of them stood side by side, with their backs to the seemingly invincible darkness.

Just as the man in black was about to attack again, a noisy sound came from outside the temple, and then a group of people holding torches rushed in. Leading them was the young traveler who had witnessed the miracle at the edge of the misty forest. Behind him followed many people who were inspired by Yun Xi's deeds, and the flames of resistance burned in their eyes.

"You are not alone!" the young traveler shouted loudly, his voice echoing in the temple, inspiring everyone, "We believe in the light, we are willing to fight alongside you!"

When the black-robed man saw this scene, a trace of hesitation flashed across his eyes for the first time. In this moment of hesitation, Yun Xi inserted the Key of Time into the groove of the crystal ball without hesitation, and a dazzling light suddenly burst out, illuminating the entire temple. The light contained the power to purify all darkness.

...When the light dissipated, the man in black robe disappeared, but the Heart of Time became brighter. It slowly rotated, releasing gentle fluctuations, as if heralding the arrival of a new era.

Yun Xi and the others smiled at each other. That smile contained too many unspeakable emotions: the joy of victory, the relief after going through hardships, and the infinite longing for the future.

"It seems that the real battle has just begun." Allen clenched his fists and spoke in a firm tone.

"That's right, but at least now we have more companions." Leah looked around. Those who were once passers-by have now become partners fighting side by side.

"Big sister, where are we going now?" Mia looked up, her eyes full of curiosity and anticipation.

Yun Xi smiled slightly and looked into the distance: "Let us awaken more sleeping hearts and tell them that even the weakest light can be gathered into a torch that illuminates the world."

...When night falls, an unprecedented light appears in the sky above Phantom City. It is the light of hope and the dawn of a new era. Under this light, countless stories are quietly happening, and everyone is adding a touch of brightness to this world in their own way.

"As long as we don't give up, light will eventually dispel darkness." The young traveler said this in the crowd. In his eyes, there was the same determination and persistence as Yun Xi and others.

The story does not end here, because on the stage where light and darkness are intertwined, the choice of every soul and the awakening of every heart are important forces that push the wheel of history forward.

And the biggest suspense still echoes in everyone's heart, stimulating them to keep moving forward until the moment the answer is revealed -

“When light and darkness… As the light above the Phantom City gradually subsided, the residents of the city recovered from their initial shock and began to whisper and discuss.

"Did you see it? Is that the light from the legendary Temple of Time?" an old man exclaimed, with excitement flashing in his eyes.

"Lord Yun Xi and the others, can they really change our destiny?" the young man next to him asked with admiration.

"I've only heard storytellers talk about heroic deeds before, but I never thought I would be able to see it with my own eyes today." A mother and daughter clung to each other, and the daughter's eyes were full of longing for the unknown world.

In the pubs in the city, the noise was endless.

"Hey, have you heard? That young traveler is said to have witnessed the moment when Lord Yun Xi activated the Heart of Time!" A drunken traveler slammed the table and stood up, attracting a circle of listeners.

"Is this true? That kid is really lucky." In the corner, a burly man sneered, but he couldn't hide the envy in his eyes.

"Luck? That's not necessarily true. I think it's because he has an unwavering belief in light." Next to the bar, a dusty wandering bard gently played the lute, singing melodiously, "In this continent, belief is more important than anything else."

…At the same time, deep in a dense forest far away from the Phantom City, in a dark stone chamber hidden among ancient trees, a mysterious man in a black cloak was standing in front of a huge map covered with dense markings.

"Yun Xi... you are indeed beyond my expectations, but do you think you can stop me like this?" The black-robed man whispered, his fingers gently stroking the location of the Phantom City on the map, "This is just the beginning, the next game will be even more interesting."

Suddenly, the secret door of the stone chamber was pushed open, and a pale-faced young man hurried in and knelt on one knee: "Sir, the news of the Temple of Time has spread throughout the continent, and many people have begun to believe that light will soon return."

The black-robed man sneered, "Very good, let them believe it. Remember, the stronger the faith, the more desperate it will be when it collapses. Go ahead, prepare the next plan, and let this world see the true 'darkness'."

…A few days later, on the edge of Phantom City, Yun Xi and his group were leading their growing team towards their next destination. Their figures stretched out in the afterglow of the setting sun, and every step they took seemed particularly firm.

"Big sister, where should we find those sleeping souls?" Mia asked as she walked, her eyes full of curiosity.

"Souls know no place, they may be hidden in every city and every village." Yun Xi smiled with a gentle look, "We will meet all kinds of people, some may be living in despair, while others are struggling to survive in the darkness. What we have to do is to use our light to ignite their hope."

"But what if they don't believe us?" Allen frowned, obviously worried about the difficulties he might encounter.