Rift: Countdown to Doomsday

Chapter 168: A Mixture of Sadness and Joy

Lin Xuan stood at the edge of the battlefield, looking at the battlefield that had calmed down, feeling mixed emotions. Su Wan'er walked over to him and gently patted his shoulder. "Lin Xuan, we succeeded."

"Yes, Wan'er." Lin Xuan sighed, "But we also lost a lot of people."

Zhao Ling'er came over, with a tired but determined look on her face. "Although we have won this battle, there are still more challenges waiting for us."

"That's right." Wang Yang interrupted, "We must recover as soon as possible and prepare for a new battle."

Lin Xue also came over, "Lin Xuan, your decisions are always so correct. I believe we can overcome all difficulties."

Lin Xuan nodded and looked at his companions gratefully. "We are a team. Without you, I would not be able to get to where I am today."

"Brother Xuan, we will always support you." Li Hao clenched his fists and said confidently.

"Yes, we will all stand by you." Su Wan'er said firmly.

Lin Xuan took a deep breath and felt the strength from his companions. "Okay, everyone take a break first, and then we will make the next plan."

Just as everyone was about to leave, a stranger appeared in front of them. He was wearing a black cloak and his face was unclear.

"Who are you?" Zhao Linger asked vigilantly, her hand already grasping the hilt of the sword.

The stranger did not answer, but took out a letter from his pocket and handed it to Lin Xuan. "This is for you."

Lin Xuan took the letter, opened it, and his face changed suddenly.

"Lin Xuan, what's wrong?" Su Wan'er asked with concern.

"This is a letter from my mentor. He asked me to go to a place immediately and said there is important information about our enemies there." Lin Xuan said in a deep voice.

"What are we waiting for? Let's set off now." Wang Yang said anxiously.

"But we have just experienced a big battle and everyone needs to rest." Su Wan'er looked at Lin Xuan with some concern.

"Yes, Wan'er is right." Lin Xue also nodded, "We can't always work so hard."

Lin Xuan pondered for a moment, "You are right, we can't rush. But the content of this letter is very important, I will go alone, you guys take a good rest here."

"No, we can't let you take the risk alone." Zhao Linger firmly objected.

"Ling'er, listen to me. This mission may be very dangerous, and I can't let you take risks." Lin Xuan said firmly.

"Brother Xuan, we are companions. No matter how dangerous it is, we will face it together." Li Hao also disagreed with Lin Xuan's decision.

Lin Xuan looked at his companions' determined eyes and was moved. "Okay, let's go together. But everyone must stay alert and be ready to fight at any time."

Everyone nodded in agreement, and then followed Lin Xuan to the place mentioned in the letter.

Along the way, Lin Xuan and Su Wan'er walked side by side. Su Wan'er asked softly, "Lin Xuan, are you worried about something?"

"Wan'er, I always feel that this mission is a little unusual. My mentor rarely contacts me so urgently." Lin Xuan said with a frown.

"No matter what, we will be by your side." Su Wan'er held Lin Xuan's hand and gave him strength.

Lin Xuan felt Su Wan'er's warmth and felt a little calmer. "Thank you, Wan'er."

As night fell, everyone took a short break in a cave. Lin Xuan sat by the fire, staring at the dancing flames with a determined look.

"Lin Xuan, go to bed early. We still have a long way to go tomorrow." Zhao Linger came over and reminded.

"Okay, you should go to bed early too." Lin Xuan nodded, then closed his eyes, but his thoughts could not calm down for a long time.

The next morning, the group continued on their way. As they approached their target location, the surrounding environment became increasingly desolate and dangerous.

"Everyone be careful, something is wrong here." Lin Xuan reminded.

"Look there!" Li Hao pointed to the ruins ahead.

Lin Xuan led everyone to approach the ruins carefully. Suddenly, there was a movement in the ruins, and a group of enemies in black rushed out.

"There's an ambush!" Zhao Linger drew her sword and started a fierce battle with the enemy.

"Everyone be careful, there are a lot of them!" Lin Xuan shouted loudly, while swinging his sword to meet the enemy.

During the fierce battle, Lin Xuan noticed a figure moving quickly in the depths of the ruins. He recognized it as his mentor's figure.

"Teacher!" Lin Xuan shouted, but the mentor had already disappeared at the other end of the ruins.

"Lin Xuan, be careful!" Su Wan'er warned loudly, but it was too late. An enemy attacked Lin Xuan from behind.

Lin Xuan dodged the attack by rolling over, and quickly counterattacked, repelling the enemy.

The battle lasted for a long time, and finally Lin Xuan and his companions defeated the enemy. But Lin Xuan had an ominous premonition in his heart.

"What exactly does the mentor want to tell me?" Lin Xuan looked into the depths of the ruins, his heart full of doubts.

"Lin Xuan, what should we do now?" Wang Yang asked.

"Let's move on, find a mentor, and figure it all out." Lin Xuan said firmly.

The group set out again, heading towards unknown dangers and mysteries. Lin Xuan knew in his heart that no matter how many difficulties and challenges lay ahead, he must face them with strength, because he had the most solid backing by his side - his companions.