Peach Blossoms in Chang'an

Chapter 298 Dawn of Victory

The gates of Chang'an were wide open, and Wu Tao and Hu Bugui walked side by side, slowly entering the city. The sun shone on them, giving them a layer of gold, and also illuminated the artifact behind them - a long sword that was crystal clear and emitting a soft light.

The people spontaneously gathered on both sides of the street, cheering like thunder, deafening. They waved flowers and colorful flags in their hands, and enthusiastically shouted the words "hero" and "victory". Everyone's face was filled with excitement and joy. To them, the return of Wu Tao and Hu Bugui meant the dawn of hope and victory.

"Dad! Mom!" Xingchen, riding on a tall horse, saw his parents in the crowd at a glance. He shouted excitedly, his young face full of pride and pride.

Wu Tao and Hu Bugui smiled and waved to the crowd. When their eyes fell on Yueying beside Xingchen, a touch of admiration flashed in their eyes. Yueying, now dressed in military uniform, looked heroic and dashing. She had long lost her youthfulness and was replaced by a calm and firm look.

"Xingchen, Yueying, thank you for your hard work during this period." Wu Tao walked forward and gently stroked Xingchen's hair, his tone full of kindness.

"It's not hard, mother. Sister Yueying and I have made all the preparations. We are just waiting for you to come back and lead us to the final victory!" Xingchen said with his chest puffed out and his eyes determined.

Yueying also stepped forward and saluted the two. "Xingchen and I have already followed your instructions to strengthen the city's defenses and organized evacuation drills for the people in the city to ensure that everyone can get the best protection when the battle comes."

"Good! You did a great job!" Hu Bugui nodded approvingly, "I believe that with you here, we will be able to overcome all difficulties!"

As night fell, Chang'an was enveloped in a tense atmosphere. The city walls were brightly lit, and the soldiers were on full alert, looking into the distance vigilantly.

Wu Tao, Hu Bugui and Li Xiaoyao sat in a secret room with the glowing artifact on the table in front of them. They carefully studied the shape, patterns and energy fluctuations of the artifact, trying to find the best strategy to fight against the ancient demon.

"The power of this sword is extraordinary," Li Xiaoyao frowned and said in a serious tone, "We need to find a way to fully unleash its power."

Hu Bugui nodded, "Xiaoyao is right. Only by mastering the power of the artifact can we be sure to defeat the ancient demon."

Wu Tao reached out and gently stroked the sword, feeling the powerful energy fluctuations coming from it. Suddenly, a flash of inspiration came to her mind...

"Maybe, I know what to do..."

Wu Tao's words were like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples. Li Xiaoyao and Hu Bugui looked up in surprise, looking at her with burning eyes, full of expectation and questions.

"Tao'er, what have you thought of?" Hu Bugui held Wu Tao's hand, with a hint of urgency in his tone.

Wu Tao took a deep breath and said slowly: "I feel that this sword seems to have some special connection with my blood. Perhaps, I can try to awaken its power with my own blood."

Li Xiaoyao pondered for a moment, then nodded slowly and said, "Perhaps we can really give it a try. Ancient books record that many artifacts require the blood of people with special bloodlines to unlock them."

"Okay, let's start now!" Hu Bugui said decisively.

Li Xiaoyao led a team of elite soldiers, and together with Wu Tao and Hu Bugui, they entered a deep forest outside Chang'an City. The environment here is secluded and full of spiritual energy, making it an excellent place for training and conducting secret operations.

"Your Highness, Princess, according to the information we have received, the power of the ancient demon mainly comes from the power of darkness, and this artifact is condensed by the power of light. Therefore, as long as we can maximize the power of light, we can restrain the dark power of the ancient demon." Li Xiaoyao explained to Wu Tao and Hu Bugui while observing the surrounding environment.

"I see." Wu Tao nodded, and admired Li Xiaoyao's wisdom and strategy even more.

At this moment, a mysterious man in a black cloak appeared silently in front of everyone. He slowly took off his hood, revealing a weathered yet wise face.

"You are..." Wu Tao and Hu Bugui looked at the person who came in surprise, their hearts full of doubts.

"Don't be surprised. I'm here to help you." The mysterious man smiled. "I know you are looking for a way to fight the ancient demon. I can tell you that although the ancient demon is powerful, it has a fatal weakness..."

The mysterious man walked up to Wu Tao, handed her an ancient scroll, and continued, "This is all the information I have collected about ancient demons over the years. I hope it will be helpful to you."

Wu Tao took the scroll and unfolded it carefully. He saw that it was densely covered with various words and patterns, which seemed to be some ancient spells and formations.

"Thank you for your guidance, senior!" Wu Tao and Hu Bugui said in unison.

"You're welcome. I'm here to protect the safety of this continent." The mysterious man waved his hand. "Time is running out. You guys should hurry up and practice. I have other things to deal with."

After saying this, the mysterious man turned and left, his figure gradually disappearing into the depths of the dense forest.

Wu Tao and Hu Bugui began to practice using the artifact according to the records on the scroll. Under Li Xiaoyao's careful guidance, their cooperation became more and more tacit, and their strength continued to increase.

"Tao'er, are you ready?" Hu Bugui held Wu Tao's hand tightly and asked with a firm look.

Wu Tao took a deep breath and nodded, his eyes full of determination: "Well, I'm ready..."

Deep in the dense forest, the greenery was lush and the birds were singing, but it could not cover up the solemn atmosphere. Wu Tao and Hu Bugui stood side by side. In front of them, a crystal sword was suspended. The sword emitted a soft light, illuminating the solemn faces of the two.

"Is this the legendary 'Blade of Light'?" Wu Tao gently stroked the sword, feeling the powerful force contained within it, and a sense of pride surged in his heart.

"That's right." The mysterious man stood with his hands behind his back, his tone filled with awe, "This sword was forged by the ancient gods. It possesses the supreme power of light and is the nemesis of ancient demons."

"How can we unleash its power?" Hu Bugui asked, with a determined gleam in his eyes.

"If you are sincere, your wish will come true." The mysterious man smiled slightly, "The Blade of Light will sense the justice and courage in your hearts and bring your strength to its fullest."

After that, the mysterious man began to teach the two how to use the Blade of Light. He formed seals with his hands and muttered something. Golden runes flew out of his hands and merged into the Blade of Light. The sword suddenly shone brightly, illuminating the entire dense forest.

Wu Tao and Hu Bugui held their breath and studied the mysterious man's every move and every formula carefully. Time passed unknowingly, and in the blink of an eye, several days had passed.

"Tao'er, how do you feel?" Hu Bugui looked at Wu Tao, his eyes full of concern. After days of training, Wu Tao's face was slightly pale, but her eyes were unusually bright, as if burning with a flame.

"I feel like I have touched the power of the Blade of Light." Wu Tao took a deep breath, his eyes full of confidence, "I believe that we will be able to defeat the ancient demon and protect the peace of this continent."

At this time, in Chang'an City, Yueying and Xingchen were also preparing for the upcoming decisive battle. They reinforced the city walls, set up defensive formations, and gathered the people in the city together, arranging food and lodging for them to ensure that they could be protected to the greatest extent in the battle.

"Xingchen, do you think my father and mother can succeed?" Yueying stood on the city wall, looking into the distance, her eyes full of worry.

"Don't worry, sister." Xingchen clenched the sword in his hand and said firmly, "Father and mother are both heroes who stand tall and proud. They will definitely defeat evil and return triumphantly!"

Yueying nodded, feeling relieved. She believed that as long as they were united, no force could stop them.

At the same time, Wu Tao and Hu Bugui's training also entered the final stage. They both held the Blade of Light tightly with both hands, and the inner Qi in their bodies surged and gathered on the blade. The Blade of Light emitted a dazzling light, rushing straight into the sky, dyeing the entire sky golden...

"Are you ready?" The mysterious man looked at the two of them with a serious tone.

Wu Tao and Hu Bugui looked at each other, their eyes full of determination.

"Ready!"

Deep in the dense forest, the light of the Blade of Light gradually dissipated. Wu Tao and Hu Bugui slowly opened their eyes, with a determined light flashing in their eyes. After days of practice, they have been able to skillfully control the power of the Blade of Light, and their hearts are full of confidence in defeating the ancient demon.

"Tao'er, let's go back. Chang'an City needs us." Hu Bugui held Wu Tao's hand, his tone gentle but firm.

"Yeah." Wu Tao nodded, and walked out of the dense forest side by side with Hu Bugui. Behind them, the mysterious man watched them leave, his eyes full of expectations and blessings.

When they returned to Chang'an City, Yueying and Xingchen had been waiting for a long time. When they saw the two return safely, they showed happy smiles on their faces.

"Father, Mother, you are finally back!" Xingchen walked forward excitedly, his eyes full of admiration and respect.

"Thank you for your hard work during this period." Wu Tao looked at Xingchen and Yueying, his heart full of gratitude.

"It is our duty to protect Chang'an City." Yueying said with a smile.

In order to boost morale, Li Xiaoyao posted notices all over the city, describing in passionate words how Wu Tao and Hu Bugui found the artifact, and called on everyone to unite and fight against the invasion of the ancient demon. As soon as the notice was published, the panic of the people was greatly alleviated, and replaced by a burning fighting spirit.

At night, the moon was bright and the stars were sparse. Wu Tao and Hu Bugui stood side by side on the city wall, gazing up at the vast starry sky.

"Taoer, do you remember the first time we met?" Hu Bugui asked softly, his eyes full of tenderness.

"Of course I remember. At that time, I had just traveled to this world and felt unfamiliar and scared about everything." Wu Tao turned to look at Hu Bugui with a smile in his eyes. "It was you who gave me warmth and strength and gave me the courage to face all challenges."

"Tao'er, meeting you is the greatest luck of my life." Hu Bugui said affectionately, "I swear that I will always stay by your side and face the wind and rain with you, forever."

Wu Tao was moved and snuggled gently in Hu Bugui's arms. They held hands and swore to each other to protect Chang'an City.

At dawn, the city gate slowly opened, and Wu Tao and Hu Bugui led the army and set out in a mighty force. According to the plan, they headed towards the dark abyss where the ancient demons were, ready to fight the final battle with them.

However, when they arrived at the dark abyss and raised the Blade of Light with full confidence, they found that things were not as smooth as they had imagined...