Empty the scumbag's family assets and exile him!

"Well said!" Allen clapped his hands, smiling proudly. "This time, let's unveil the unknown world and see what secrets are hidden there."

Liya stroked the magic book in her hand, her eyes deep: "If it is true as the ancient books say, there are relics of ancient civilizations hidden there, maybe we can find more sources of power to fight against darkness."

"Besides, maybe we can find a clue to go home." The farmer's tone was light, but it was full of determination. His hometown, the place that was once shrouded in darkness, has now become his deepest concern.

Just as the four were immersed in their vision of the future, a hurried sound of footsteps interrupted their conversation. A dusty messenger ran up to them breathlessly, holding an urgent letter in his hand.

"Lord Yun Xi, this is... this is an urgent report from the Council of Light!" The messenger's face was full of anxiety, as if the information he was conveying was a matter of life and death.

Yun Xi took the letter and quickly read through the contents, his expression gradually becoming serious. "The situation is urgent, we must return to Bright City immediately. It is said that an unprecedented dark force is gathering and preparing to launch a full-scale attack on the Bright Land."

Allen clenched the sword in his hand, his expression grim: "So, what are we waiting for?"

"That's right, light needs us." Leah nodded firmly, with a gleam in her eyes, as if she had already seen the upcoming decisive battle.

"Then let's go, big sister!" Mia also tightened the rune bag around her waist, without a trace of fear on her little face.

The four of them quickly packed up and set off on their journey home. Along the way, they once again witnessed the courage and hope that people showed because of their arrival. Their expressions of surprise, admiration, and even shock all silently told the significance of their journey.

In the last town close to the City of Light, an old man blocked their way. His eyes were cloudy, but the light in them was unusually bright. “I was also a warrior when I was young. Now I can only guide the travelers here. Children, I see the power of light in you, which is sharper than any weapon. Please take my blessings and fight to the end for the light and our home.”

"Thank you for your blessing, old man." Yun Xi replied with a smile, feeling a warm current in her heart. "Please rest assured, no matter how difficult the road ahead is, we will persevere to the end."

…As the outline of Guangming City gradually became clear, a battle that would decide fate was slowly beginning. In the shadow of the city wall, Yun Xi stopped and looked back at the three people behind him, with both determination and tenderness in his eyes.

“No matter what happens, please remember that we are here to protect the light and every heart that longs for hope. As long as there is a glimmer of light in our hearts, darkness will never completely fall.”

"Until the last moment, we were each other's light." Allen, Leah and Mia responded in unison, with an unyielding flame burning in their eyes. It was the light of the brave and the endless hope for the future.

"Look, it's Master Yun Xi and the others who are back!" A child pointed excitedly at the figures entering the city and shouted to the crowd around him. For a moment, pedestrians stopped and talked to each other.

"Why did they come back so soon? Didn't they go to explore the unknown world?" asked a curious young man.

"Something big must have happened, otherwise why would Lord Yun Xi be in such a hurry?" An elder next to him stroked his beard and pondered.

"Oh, don't you know? I just came from the Council of Light. It is said that the news of the gathering of dark forces is true. This is a crisis that has not happened in a thousand years!" A peddler put down his goods and interrupted mysteriously.

There was a sudden cry of surprise from the crowd, and everyone looked at each other, with uneasiness and worry flashing in their eyes.

"But with Lord Yunxi and the others here, we shouldn't worry too much." A gentle voice came from a middle-aged man in plain clothes. His eyes were full of trust and hope. "They are our heroes. They can even defeat dark monsters. What are we afraid of?"

"That's right! As long as Lord Yun Xi and the others are here, the light will never disappear!" A young man echoed excitedly, drawing warm applause and shouts of approval.

Inside the city, in the hall of the Bright Council, the atmosphere was solemn. Yun Xi and his group stood in the center, surrounded by solemn-looking councillors.

"Lord Yun Xi, according to the latest intelligence, the dark forces are approaching. We need your strength and everything you have discovered." The Speaker's old and powerful voice echoed in the hall.

Yun Xi took a step forward slowly, his eyes determined: "We did find some clues about the legacy of ancient civilization. But to fight against such a huge dark force, these alone are not enough. We need more power and unite every heart of light."

"So, what are your plans, Lord Yunxi?" a congressman asked anxiously.

Yun Xi smiled slightly, her eyes swept over everyone: "We must not only defend, but also attack. I think it's time to activate that ancient formation - the Guardian of Light. It was an important means for ancient civilizations to resist darkness. Now, we have to use it to protect our home."

"Guardian of Light?! Isn't that just a legend?" a congressman exclaimed in surprise.

"Legends are often based on reality." Leah gently flipped open her magic book, and the ancient words on each page flashed with light. "I have found the key to activate the formation, but we must act quickly."

"Then we will act according to Lord Yun Xi's plan. Time is pressing and there is no room for delay." The Speaker made the decision and the hall instantly became busy. Everyone was preparing separately, and the air was filled with a tense and determined atmosphere.

... As night fell, Yun Xi and his companions stood in the center of the light array that had been set up on the plain outside the City of Light. Surrounding them were warriors and mages from all over the world, holding hands and connecting hearts, and gathering the power of light together.

"Are you ready, everyone?" Yun Xi's voice was clear and powerful, piercing the night sky.

"Ready!" The responses of thousands of people gathered into a powerful force, which made people's hearts surge.

"Then, let us jointly activate the protection of light. In the name of light, let us protect this land and every life." As Yun Xi's voice fell, the entire formation began to shine with dazzling light. Circles of light waves spread outward from the center, forming a huge light shield that tightly wrapped the entire City of Light.

In the light of the formation, the residents of the city looked up at the sky, their eyes full of hope and pride. A mother hugged her child tightly and whispered, "Look, that is the power of Lord Yun Xi, and it is also our power. Darkness will never defeat light."