Chapter 20: Small Challenges in the Mission
Chapter 20: Small Challenges in the Mission
After bringing the Heart of Flame back to the academy, Lin Yu and his team received unprecedented praise and attention. The academy even held a celebration for this, and teachers and students congratulated them one after another. However, they knew that this was just the beginning.
In the following days, Lin Yu's team began more arduous expedition training. They needed to learn how to use the energy in the Heart of Fire and how to deal with more dangerous challenges that might arise in the future.
One day, the dean called them to his office and said seriously: "We have seen your performance. Now, I want to give you a new task, a more difficult task."
"What mission?" Lin Yu asked curiously.
"Go to the mysterious Dragon Valley and look for the legendary 'Dragon Scale Pearl'." The dean said, "The Dragon Scale Pearl has great power and can help magicians improve their magic level. But there are many dragons in the Dragon Valley, and the Dragon Scale Pearl is very precious, so it is not easy to find it."
"Dragon Valley?" Su Yao frowned. "That's the territory of the dragon clan. If we go there, won't we be courting death?"
"I know this is dangerous, but I believe you have the ability to complete the task." The dean encouraged, "You must remember that the glory of the magic academy is in your hands."
Lin Yu and others looked at each other. Although they were a little nervous, they still accepted the task without hesitation.
Dragon Valley is located in a primeval forest, surrounded by towering mountains. The forest is full of towering ancient trees and intertwined vines, and is filled with a mysterious and terrifying atmosphere.
The team advanced along the winding mountain road, moving cautiously along the way. Suddenly, a huge black dragon swooped down from the sky and surrounded them.
"Who are you? How dare you break into the Dragon Valley!" the black dragon roared.
"We are an expedition team from the School of Magic, and we are looking for the Dragon Scale Pearl." Lin Yu answered calmly.
"Dragon Scale Pearl?" A trace of greed flashed in the black dragon's eyes, "Then hand over the Dragon Scale Pearl!"
"The Dragon Scale Pearl is not something you can take by force." Lin Yu said.
The black dragon roared angrily, opened its huge mouth, and spewed out a ball of fire. Su Yao quickly cast wind element magic to resist the flames.
"You guys go quickly!" Su Yao protected Lin Yu and others behind her, while she started a fierce battle with the black dragon.
Lin Yu and others took the opportunity to escape from the Black Dragon's encirclement and continued to move forward.
"It seems that the number of dragons in the Dragon Valley is far beyond our imagination." Zhao Hao said.
"We have to be careful." Li Yueran reminded.
The team continued to move forward, and suddenly, a deafening thunder sounded, and a flash of lightning split the sky, surrounding them.
"This is..." Lin Yu was surprised to find that they had come to a minefield.
"This place is full of powerful thunder and lightning, we have to be careful." Li Yueran said.
"I know." Lin Yu took out his magic wand and began to try to use magic to dispel the lightning.
However, the power of thunder and lightning was so strong that Lin Yu's magic could not dispel it at all.
"What should we do?" Zhao Hao asked anxiously.
"We have to find a safe way." Li Yueran said.
They moved carefully along the edge of the minefield when suddenly a bolt of lightning struck the ground, creating a huge crater.
"We have to jump over it." Lin Yu said.
They jumped over the potholes carefully and continued to move forward.
Soon, they came to a huge lake, which was filled with a strange smell that made people sick.
"This is..." Lin Yu frowned.
"This is a poisonous lake." Li Yueran said, "The poison in the lake water can corrode everything."
"We have to be careful." Zhao Hao reminded.
They walked carefully along the lake, when suddenly a huge crocodile jumped out of the water and surrounded them.
"Who are you?" The crocodile opened its bloody mouth.
"We are an exploration team, looking for the Dragon Scale Pearl." Lin Yu answered calmly.
"Dragon Scale Pearl?" A trace of greed flashed in the crocodile's eyes, "Then hand over the Dragon Scale Pearl!"
"The Dragon Scale Pearl is not something you can take by force." Lin Yu said.
The crocodile roared angrily, opened its mouth and sprayed out a cloud of venom. Su Yao quickly cast wind element magic to resist the venom.
"You guys go quickly!" Su Yao protected Lin Yu and others behind her, while she started a fierce battle with the crocodile.
Lin Yu and others took the opportunity to escape from the crocodiles' encirclement and continued to move forward.
"It seems that the challenges in Dragon Valley are much more difficult than we imagined." Zhao Hao said.
"We must persevere," said Li Yueran.
They continued to move forward and finally arrived at the center of Dragon Valley.
"It's just ahead." Lin Yu said, pointing to a cave in front.
They arrived at the cave and found that the entrance was blocked by a huge rock.
"How do we get into the cave?" Zhao Hao asked.
"Let me try." Li Yueran took out an ancient magic compass and began to study the rocks at the entrance of the cave.
"What is this?" Lin Yu asked curiously.
"This is an ancient magic mechanism." Li Yueran explained, "Only by mastering a specific combination of magic elements can the cave entrance be opened."
"Let me try." Lin Yu took the magic compass and began to try to crack the magic mechanism.
After some effort, Lin Yu finally cracked the magic mechanism and the cave entrance opened.
They walked into the cave and found it dark, damp and filled with the smell of decay.
"It stinks here." Zhao Hao complained while frowning.
"We have to be careful." Li Yueran reminded.
They continued to move forward, and suddenly, a huge dragon roar was heard, and a huge silver dragon appeared in front of them.
"Who are you?" the silver dragon roared, "How dare you trespass into my territory!"
"We are an exploration team, looking for the Dragon Scale Pearl." Lin Yu answered calmly.
"Dragon Scale Pearl?" A trace of greed flashed in the silver dragon's eyes, "Then hand over the Dragon Scale Pearl!"
"The Dragon Scale Pearl is not something you can take by force." Lin Yu said.
The silver dragon roared angrily, opened its huge mouth, and spewed out a ball of fire. Su Yao quickly cast wind element magic to resist the flames.
"You guys go quickly!" Su Yao protected Lin Yu and others behind her, while she started a fierce battle with the silver dragon.
Lin Yu and others took the opportunity to escape from the Silver Dragon's encirclement and continued to move forward.
"It seems that the dragons in the Dragon Valley are very powerful." Zhao Hao said.
"We must be careful." Li Yueran reminded.
They continued walking and finally came to a huge stone chamber.
In the center of the stone chamber lies a huge crystal ball, emitting dazzling light.
"This is the Dragon Scale Pearl." Li Yueran said, pointing at the crystal ball.
"We have to be careful, this thing is very dangerous." Zhao Hao warned.
"I know." Lin Yu walked carefully to the crystal ball and reached out to touch it.
Suddenly, the light in the crystal ball became brighter, and a powerful energy surged into Lin Yu's body.
"This energy... is so powerful..." Lin Yu felt his body was filled with strength.
"Success!" Su Yao shouted excitedly.
"We got the Dragon Scale Pearl." Zhao Hao said with emotion.
"This is our second mission and also our second victory," said Li Yueran.
The team brought the Dragon Scale Pearl back to the academy and was warmly welcomed by the teachers and students.
"You are really amazing!" the dean said excitedly, "Not only did you complete the task, but you also obtained the Dragon Scale Pearl. This is an honor for our college."
"Thank you, Dean." Lin Yu replied modestly.
"From now on, you will be the pride of the college." The dean said earnestly.
The team members smiled at each other, their hearts filled with pride and joy.