The three of them walked out of the temple, and the ground beneath their feet was coated with a layer of warm golden light by the sun, as if the earth was welcoming their return. The morning air was slightly moist with dew, and the fragrance of the grass and trees was refreshing. Xiaoxiao took a deep breath, feeling the inner peace and satisfaction, but at the same time she also felt a new kind of uneasiness brewing.

 An omen of uneasiness

Ye Qilin keenly noticed Xiaoxiao's mood changes and asked with concern: "What's wrong? You seem a little uneasy."

Xiao Xiao frowned slightly and whispered, "I always feel that this is not over yet. That beam of light... and the prophecy, may just be the beginning of some greater power."

Qin Wentian's heart sank when he heard this. He nodded in agreement, "I feel the same way. Although we have experienced a test in the temple, the real test may not come yet."

The three of them continued to move forward, slowly walking along the forest path. The sound of birds chirping rose and fell from the branches, as if telling a series of ancient legends. Xiaoxiao looked around, her heart filled with mixed emotions. Since they started this journey, her worldview has been completely overturned. She realized that she was no longer the innocent and carefree girl she used to be, but had shouldered a certain responsibility that could not be avoided.

 Mysterious Visitor

Suddenly, there was a slight sound coming from the forest ahead. The three of them stopped immediately and looked towards the direction of the sound. The shadows in the forest seemed to be stirring, as if a pair of eyes were watching them in the dark.

"Who's there?" Qin Wentian asked coldly. He had quietly clenched the weapon in his hand, ready to face any possible danger at any time.

Ye Qilin also quickly entered the combat state, his eyes as sharp as an eagle, scanning all the changes around him. Xiao Xiao stood between them, her heartbeat speeding up involuntarily, but she remained calm, trying to determine the enemy's position by sensing the surrounding atmosphere.

A light breeze blew, and the leaves rustled, as if covering up some mysterious whispers. At this moment, a dark shadow flashed out from the bushes. It was a tall, faceless mysterious man, shrouded in a black robe, with only a pair of cold eyes that shone with a chilling coldness.

"You have indeed come here as the prophecy said." The mysterious man's voice was low and hoarse, as if it came from the depths of hell.

"Who are you?" Ye Qilin asked coldly. His hand was already on the sword at his waist, and he could unsheathe it with just one movement.

The mysterious man did not answer, but slowly raised his head, his cold eyes seemed to penetrate the souls of the three people. Xiao Xiao felt a strong sense of oppression, as if this person possessed unimaginable power.

"Every step we take seems to be under your control." Qin Wentian said tentatively, trying to get more information from the other party's words.

The mysterious man smiled lightly, his voice filled with an indescribable mockery: "The path you are taking is indeed the path destined in the prophecy, but whether you can change your fate, I don't know."

 Challenge of fate

Xiao Xiao clenched her fists, her eyes ablaze with determination. She took a step forward, looked the mysterious man straight in the eye, and asked fearlessly, "You've been spying on us, haven't you? What do you want?"

The mysterious man raised his head slightly, as if he was a little surprised by Xiaoxiao's courage: "It's not you I want, but the power you carry. That is enough to change the world."

"Power?" Ye Qilin's eyes shone, as if he understood something. He whispered to Xiao Xiao, "This person seems to be coming for what we got in the temple."

Qin Wentian nodded, his eyes still fixed on the mysterious man with vigilance. "What exactly is the power you are talking about? Why do we have to go through these tests?"

The mysterious man slowly raised his hand and pointed to the distant sky: "That is a power beyond the comprehension of mortals. Only through countless tests can you master it. And you are the ones who are chosen to face these tests."

Xiao Xiao felt an invisible pressure, she knew that this was not only a physical challenge, but also a test of the soul. If they could not overcome their own hearts, they would never be able to gain real power.

"Will you stop us?" Qin Wentian's voice was full of determination.

The mysterious man chuckled softly, and that chuckle carried some unspeakable mockery: "Stop? No, I'm just an observer. Your fate depends entirely on your own choice. But I will wait in secret to see if you can overcome the shackles of fate."

After saying this, the mysterious man turned around and gradually disappeared into the shadows of the woods. His scent was still lingering in the air, as if announcing that he might appear again at any time.

 The journey continues

The three looked at each other, knowing that the journey ahead would be even more difficult. But no matter how dangerous the road ahead was, they were determined to keep going, because it was not only for themselves, but also for all the people who supported them.

Xiaoxiao looked up into the distance, where there was still an infinite unknown world, but her heart was no longer shaken. She knew that no matter what challenges they encountered, they would fight side by side and face the test of fate.

"Let's go," Xiaoxiao said softly, but her tone was full of determination.

Qin Wentian and Ye Qilin nodded, and the three of them set out on their journey again. The sun shone through the gaps in the woods, as if illuminating the way forward for them. Although the road ahead was still full of unknown dangers, their steps had never been so firm.

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