Chapter 216: Test of Strength

The stone door slowly opened, and the three of them stepped in. Suddenly, the view in front of them opened up. A huge underground space appeared before them, and the space was filled with a mysterious and ancient atmosphere.

"Is this the core area of ​​the ruins?" Su Yao looked around curiously.

"That should be the case." Zhao Hao nodded. "This place looks very ancient and full of mystery."

Lin Yu looked around and found that this underground space was divided into several areas, each area exuding a different atmosphere.

"Look here." Su Yao pointed to one of the areas and said, "There seems to be light over there."

The three of them looked in the direction Su Yao pointed and found a huge stone platform in that area, which was emitting dazzling light.

"What is that?" Lin Yu asked curiously.

"It should be some kind of device." Zhao Hao said, "Let's go and take a look."

The three of them walked towards the stone platform and found an ancient magic circle on it, which contained powerful magical energy.

"This magic circle seems to be related to the nine guardians." Lin Yu said.

"Yes, this magic circle is used to summon the nine guardians." Su Yao explained, "The nine guardians we met in the ruins before were all summoned by this magic circle."

"So how do we use this magic circle now?" Zhao Hao asked.

"Based on the symbols on the magic circle, we can infer the method of summoning the nine guardians." Lin Yu said, "We need to find the corresponding magic items and then place them in a specific order."

The three of them began to look for the corresponding magic items. They came to a huge warehouse where various magic items were placed.

"What we are looking for should be items related to the nine guardians." Lin Yu said.

They searched the warehouse for a while and finally found nine magical items related to the nine guardians.

"This is the item we are looking for." Lin Yu picked up a magic item and found that it exuded a mysterious aura.

The three of them placed the nine magic items according to the symbols on the magic circle and then chanted a spell.

As the spell sounded, the magic circle emitted a dazzling light, and the nine guardians appeared in front of them one by one.

"You are finally here." A voice sounded in the air.

"Who is talking?" Lin Yu asked.

"I am the guardian of this ruin." A huge figure appeared in front of them. It was a warrior wearing ancient armor. "I am one of the nine guardians. My name is Raven."

"Raven, why are you here?" Su Yao asked.

"This relic is a legacy left by an ancient civilization, and it contains a wealth of magical knowledge." Raven explained, "I was summoned by the magic circle of this relic to guard the secrets here."

"So, what is the secret of this relic?" Lin Yu asked.

"The secret of this relic is about the nine guardians." Raven said, "The nine guardians represent different magical elements. They possess powerful magical powers and can change the fate of the world."

"Then how should we use this power?" Zhao Hao asked.

"If you want to use these powers, you need to pass my test." Raven said, "Only by passing my test can you gain the power of the nine guardians."

"Test?" Su Yao asked, "What kind of test is it?"

"The test is divided into three stages." Raven said, "The first stage is the test of inner demons, the second stage is the test of will, and the third stage is the test of strength."

"The inner demon test?" Lin Yu asked, "What is that?"

"The inner demon test is to test your inner world to see if you can withstand ** and fear." Raven explained, "If you can't pass the inner demon test, you can't gain the power of the nine guardians."

"What is the test of will?" Su Yao asked.

"The test of will is to test your determination and perseverance, to see if you can stick to your beliefs." Raven explained, "If you cannot pass the test of will, you will not be able to obtain the power of the nine guardians."

"What is the test of strength?" Zhao Hao asked.

"The test of strength is to test your magical prowess to see if you have the ability to control the power of the nine guardians." Raven explained, "If you cannot pass the test of strength, you will not be able to obtain the power of the nine guardians."

"Then how do we pass these tests?" Lin Yu asked.

"The test of the inner demon requires you to practice in seclusion in the dark, purifying your mind through meditation and self-reflection." Raven explained, "The test of will requires you to face all kinds of difficulties and hardships and stick to your beliefs."

"The test of strength requires you to engage in intense magical combat, defeat powerful enemies, and prove your prowess," Raven explained.

"I see." Lin Yu nodded, "Then let's get started now."

"The location of the inner demon test is here." Raven pointed to a corner of the underground space and said, "You can go in there and start your retreat and training."

The three of them walked into the location of the inner demon test and found that it was dark and there was no light.

"What is this place?" Su Yao asked.

"This is the place where you will be tested for your inner demons." Raven explained, "Here, you will face your inner fears and desires, and you will need to rely on your own willpower to overcome them."

"I see." Lin Yu nodded, "Then let's get started."

The three of them began to practice in seclusion. They closed their eyes and began to meditate and reflect on themselves.

In the darkness, they began to feel various fears and desires, such as the fear of death, the desire for power, the obsession with love, etc.

"We can't be swayed by these fears and desires." Lin Yu warned himself.

"Yes, we must stick to our beliefs." Su Yao also encouraged herself.

They strive to overcome their inner fears and desires and constantly purify their souls.

Time passed minute by minute, and the three finally completed the test of their inner demons.

"We passed the test of our inner demons." Lin Yu said excitedly.

"Yes, we succeeded." Su Yao said happily.

"Next is a test of will." Zhao Hao said.

"The test of will is here." Raven pointed to a passage in the underground space and said, "You go in there and start the test."

The three of them walked into the place where the will was tested and found that it was a long passage full of various dangers and difficulties.

"How do we pass the test of will?" Su Yao asked.

"We need to stick to our beliefs and overcome various obstacles and difficulties along the way," said Lin Yu.

"That's right, we can't be shaken by ** and difficulties." Zhao Hao also said.

The three began to move along the passage, encountering various difficulties and dilemmas.

Some desires are material, such as money, status, etc., and some desires are spiritual, such as beauty, power, etc.

Some difficulties come from the outside world, such as traps, dangers, etc., and some difficulties come from within, such as fear, anxiety, etc.

With their strong will and faith, they overcame these difficulties and hardships one by one.

Time passed minute by minute, and the three finally walked out of the passage.

"We passed the test of will." Lin Yu said excitedly.

"Yes, we succeeded." Su Yao said happily.

"Next is a test of strength." Zhao Hao said.

"The test of strength is here." Raven pointed to a square in the underground space and said, "You go in there and start fighting."

The three men walked into the site of the test of strength and found a huge square where nine soldiers in armor stood with spears in their hands, ready to fight them.

"This is a test of strength." Lin Yu said.

"That's right, we have to defeat these nine soldiers to prove our strength." Zhao Hao also said.

The three began to fight against nine soldiers. They used the magic knowledge they had learned and engaged in a fierce battle with the soldiers.

In battle, they continue to demonstrate their strengths while also learning new skills and techniques.

After a fierce battle, they finally defeated the nine soldiers.

"We passed the test of strength." Lin Yu said excitedly.

"Yes, we succeeded." Su Yao said happily.

"Congratulations on passing the test of the nine guardians." Raven appeared in front of them, "Now, you have obtained the power of the nine guardians."

"Thank you, Raven." Lin Yu said gratefully.

"You're welcome." Raven said, "The power of the nine guardians is yours, I hope you can make good use of it."

"We will." Su Yao said.

The three of them gained the power of the nine guardians. They felt their bodies filled with strength and their minds became more resolute.

"We have finally completed the test of the nine guardians." Lin Yu said with emotion.

"Yes, we succeeded." Su Yao said happily.

"Now, how should we use this power?" Zhao Hao asked.

"You can use these powers to protect yourself, protect others, or you can use these powers to change the world," Raven explained.

"We will." Lin Yu said.

"I believe you can become the nine guardians and protect the peace of this world." Raven said.

"Thank you, Raven." Lin Yu said.

The three said goodbye to Raven and left the ruins.

They returned to the real world and started a new life.

They use the power of the nine guardians to protect the world and maintain world peace.

They became a legend and were praised by people.

And that legendary adventure has become an eternal memory.