On the day of rebirth, I took my baby to find Jiuqiansui to recognize his relatives

"Indeed, everyone should be vigilant and be ready to respond at any time." Xiaoxiangzi ordered in a low voice, holding the sword tightly in his hand, his eyes as sharp as an eagle.

The team moved forward slowly and steadily. Each step was accompanied by the slight friction of gravel under their feet, which echoed in the silent canyon and added a tense atmosphere.

"Huh? Look, what is that?" A sharp-eyed soldier pointed to a depression on the canyon wall, where there were faint traces of artificial carving.

When they got closer and took a closer look, they discovered that it was actually a row of ancient runes surrounding a palm-sized groove, which seemed to require specific items to activate.

"These runes are similar to the patterns on the orb." Jiang Yanwan said after observation, "Perhaps this is where the orb is used."

Upon hearing this, Xiaoxiangzi took out the orb and tried to put it into the groove. When the orb fit perfectly into the groove, the ground trembled, and the canyon wall slowly parted, revealing a secret entrance to the heart of the Beihuang Sect.

"We found it!" The soldiers could not hide their excitement on their faces.

"After you go in, you must be more careful. The enemy may have set up a tight net." Xiaoxiangzi reminded and was the first to step into the secret passage.

The secret passage was winding and full of traps along the way. Thanks to the wisdom of Taoist Tianji and Jiang Yanwan's mastery of ancient Chinese, the team was able to resolve them one by one and move deeper step by step.

Finally, they came to a huge underground palace with an altar in the center and densely packed Northern Wilderness believers surrounding it, performing some kind of ritual. Night Wolf stood in the front, holding a black blade that exuded an ominous aura.

"Welcome to the holy temple of Beihuang Sect. I knew you would come sooner or later." Yelang sneered, but there was a barely perceptible tension in his eyes.

"Night Wolf, your evil plan ends here!" Xiao Xiang Zi declared loudly, her voice echoing in the palace, and the soldiers followed closely behind her, forming a circle and taking a fighting stance.

"Hmph, ignorant humans, you don't know what you are fighting against." Night Wolf swung the black blade violently, and an invisible wave spread out. The believers around him seemed to be inspired and became more fanatical.

The battle was about to start, and the two sides launched an unprecedented fierce contest. Jiang Yanwan and Tianji Taoist used the power of the key and the orb to help the soldiers fight against the enemies strengthened by evil magic.

"Your resistance is meaningless!" Night Wolf roared in the melee, and every swing of his black blade caused the space to distort.

At this moment of life and death, Jiang Yanwan suddenly discovered a detail - in the deepest part of the altar, there was a faint light flickering, which produced a subtle resonance with the orb and the key.

"General, there!" She pointed at the light and had a bold guess in her mind.

Xiaoxiangzi understood what he meant, and taking advantage of the break in the battle, he led several of the most agile soldiers, bypassed the battlefield, and headed straight for the light.

When they arrived in front of the light, they found that it was an ancient stone tablet. On the stone tablet was inlaid a gem similar in shape to the orb, but the color was completely different, showing a warm orange-yellow color.

"Is this... the Heart of the Northern Wilderness?" Xiao Xiangzi said softly. She felt an indescribable power calling her.

"Taking it down may help to destroy the Night Wolf's power," Jiang Yanwan analyzed.

Just as Xiaoxiangzi reached out to touch the gem, Yelang seemed to realize something, his face changed drastically, and he roared: "No! You can't touch it!"

However, it was too late. The gemstone in Xiaoxiangzi's hand shone brightly, shaking the entire palace. As the light spread, the fanatical believers fell one after another, losing their will to fight.

Seeing that the situation was hopeless, Night Wolf roared in despair: "Impossible... How could the Heart of the Northern Wasteland betray me!"

"It's not the Heart of the Northern Wilderness that betrayed you, but you who betrayed justice and light." Xiao Xiangzi said firmly, the tip of her sword pointing directly at Night Wolf.

Night Wolf's face gradually blurred in the light and finally turned into nothingness, leaving only the black blade that symbolized evil falling to the ground with a dull sound.

The palace was completely silent, save for the soldiers' victorious gasps.

"We succeeded, but what next?" asked a soldier, with a look of relief and confusion in his eyes.

"Next, we will take the Heart of the Northern Wilderness back, and the emperor will decide its future. As for the darkness in this land, we must purify it by our own hands and let it return to the light." Xiao Xiangzi's words were full of determination and brought hope to everyone.

Jiang Yanwan looked into the distance, with a new direction in mind: "And I want to further study these two artifacts. Perhaps they can reveal more unknown secrets and help us better protect this world."

Taoist Tianji stroked his beard and smiled, "The road ahead is long and difficult, but where there is a will there is a way. Our journey together has just begun."

"Look at this group of heroes, it really makes my blood boil!" A passing merchant said to his companion with emotion. He was still holding the dry food he had just bought from the market, but he had forgotten to eat it at the moment. "General Xiaoxiangzi, the legendary god of war, really lives up to his reputation!"

"Yes, there is also the extremely smart Jiang Yanwan, and the mysterious Tianji Taoist. With the three of them together, what problem can't be solved?" The companion echoed, his eyes full of admiration.

Not far away, a group of children sat around an old man, listening to the legend about the Heart of the Northern Wilderness.

"Grandpa, did General Xiaoxiangzi really get the Heart of the Northern Wilderness? Is that gem really magical?" a child asked with sparkling eyes.

The old man smiled kindly and touched the child's head. "Of course, the gem is a symbol of ancient power, and only those with justice in their hearts can control it. General Xiaoxiangzi used her courage and wisdom to not only protect us, but also taught us a truth: no matter how dark we face, as long as there is light in our hearts, we can eventually dispel all the haze."

The news spread quickly to nearby villages and towns like the wind. People were talking about it. They were happy that light had returned to the northern wilderness, and they were also full of curiosity and expectation about the future.

"Have you heard? The emperor will personally meet with General Xiaoxiangzi and others. It is said that he wants to commend their achievements!" In the teahouse, a well-dressed scholar shared the latest news with his tablemate.

"How great it would be if I could see General Xiaoxiangzi in person!" a young woman at the next table said longingly, her cheeks flushed.

In the prosperous imperial city, deep in the palace, the emperor was discussing with several important ministers.

"The return of the Heart of the Northern Wasteland is a rare turning point for us, but at the same time, it also means that a deeper test is about to come." The emperor said in a deep voice, his eyes deep, "Someone must be able to understand and control this power to ensure that it does not fall into the wrong hands again."