Their once peaceful village was now filled with tension. In the distance, the large creature emerging from another world drew closer, casting ominous shadows of darkness. They knew this was not just a regular threat—this was their greatest test.
"If that power rises again, we must be ready," Sai Fan said, raising his sword and looking toward the sky which was beginning to darken once more. "We defeated the great demon before, and we can do it again. But we need to understand what's really happening."
Nai Seng nodded, preparing her staff. "I feel there's something hidden behind this power. Something much bigger than we thought."
Sei Fun looked at the large creature with a serious expression. "We need to find out the source of their strength. If we know where it's coming from, maybe we can stop it."
The four of them quickly gathered in the village center to strategize. They knew they had to act fast before the dark force truly revived and destroyed their world.
"The first step," said Sai Fan, "is to find out what's causing this power to return. We should investigate the places we've been and look for clues about this great force."
Nai Seng looked at the small map they made. "I sense a strong energy to the north, at an ancient ruin we visited before. Maybe there's something hidden there."
Sei Fun nodded. "Then we'd better hurry. We don't have any more time."
They immediately set out, moving along the village roads and into the dense forest. Throughout the journey, they continued to feel the dark aura growing nearer, as if the force they were facing this time was bigger and more threatening.
After several hours of travel, they reached the ancient ruins. Once majestic buildings now lay in ruins, covered with moss and wild plants. In the middle of the ruins, they sensed a powerful energy emanating from a small altar hidden beneath the debris.
"This is it," Nai Seng whispered, staring at the altar. "I can feel it. This energy comes from a force much greater than before."
Sei Fun examined the surroundings. "If this power returns, we need to know who is controlling it. If we don't, everything will return to a worse state."
Suddenly, from behind the ruins, another figure appeared—a woman with long silver hair and glowing purple eyes. She looked at them with a sharp, secretive gaze.
"Who are you?" asked Sai Fan, stepping forward.
"My name is Mira," replied the woman softly. "I know what you're looking for. That great power… comes from an ancient force we once feared."
"What do you mean?" Nai Seng asked hesitantly.
Mira took a deep breath. "That power is actually part of an energy that never disappeared. It's hidden beneath this land, waiting to rise again. And now, that force is starting to awaken because someone is calling it forth."
"Who's calling it?" Sei Fun asked seriously.
Mira looked at them with a sad expression. "It's… a lingering dark force from the past that we could never fully eliminate. They have risen again because someone summoned them—a dark wizard who wishes to control this world."
"So," Sai Fan said, "we must stop that wizard before the power fully awakens and destroys everything."
Mira nodded. "I will help you. But you must understand, this power is very great and difficult to control. If we're not careful, we could lose everything."
They quickly devised a plan. They knew that the force they were facing this time was more dangerous and harder to contain. They had to find the source and destroy it before it spread across the entire world.
"Then," Sai Fan said firmly, "we must hurry to where this power originates. We have no more time."
The four of them headed toward the location of the great power, walking along a path that grew darker and more dangerous. They knew this final battle would determine the fate of their world and the entire universe.
As they drew closer, they felt the power intensify. They realized they had to fight to the death, because if they failed, their world would be destroyed and the dark force would dominate everything.
"This… we cannot retreat anymore," Nai Seng whispered with determination.
"If we unite," Sai Fan added, "we can defeat this power. We have strength and courage that cannot be stopped."
With fiery spirit, they prepared for their final challenge. The world awaited the miracle they would create—or the destruction they would prevent.