Chapter 14: The Choice Before Dawn

The sun pierced the sky of the continent of Avalon, shining on Renault's face, his eyes slightly open, feeling the warmth of the morning light. Although the source of the dark god's power has been destroyed, Renaud knows in his heart that true peace is yet to come. He and his companions still have to face countless unknown challenges.

"Renault, today we are going to the Shadow Forest in the north to find the final awakening method of the power of dawn." Alex slung his sword and stared steadfastly.

Renaud nodded, his mood mixed. For the past few days, he had been trying to fully grasp that mysterious and powerful power of Dawnbreaker, but every time he came close to success, the pain in his chest forced him to stop his cultivation. "The Power of Daybreak is not just a power, it seems to hold some secrets that we don't yet understand." Renault whispered.

Lilith walked up to Renaud and gently held his hand, her eyes full of tenderness and encouragement. "Every step has been tough, but we've come so far and we're not going to give up again." She said softly.

Renaud felt the warmth of Lilith's palm, and his heart settled for a while. He took a deep breath, put all distractions behind him, and his eyes reinstated. "For Avalon's sake, for everyone's sake, I must awaken the power of Dawn." He said firmly.

The group prepared and embarked on a journey to the Shadow Forest. The forest was cold and damp, as if countless pairs of eyes were hiding in the dark. Renault led the team cautiously forward, and the atmosphere was extremely tense.

"Renault, look over there!" Arya suddenly pointed to a dark forest ahead, and in the depths of that dense forest, an ancient stone tablet could be faintly seen.

Renaud looked in the direction Arya was pointing, his eyes slightly condensed. "That's the key to awakening the power of Dawn - the 'Altar of First Light'."

Everyone slowly walked towards the altar, each step as if they were walking on the tip of a knife, and a suffocating sense of oppression filled the air. In the center of the altar, there was an ancient stone tablet that emitted a faint golden light, which was engraved with ancient runes.

"This is it." Renaud muttered to himself, and he felt the power in his chest move faintly again, as if in response to the call of the altar.

He stepped forward and put his hand on the stele, and suddenly, a warm and powerful force passed from the stele into his body. Renault closed his eyes and felt the power flow through his body. He tried to channel the force, but as before, the pain in his chest hit again, forcing him to interrupt.

"No... Still can't do it..." Renault frowned, fine beads of sweat oozing from his forehead.

Lilith saw it in her eyes and couldn't bear it, but she knew that at this moment she could only trust Renault and silently support her. "Renault, don't push yourself. Daybreak needs to go with its flow. "

Renault heard Lilith's voice, slowed down slightly, he took a deep breath, and decided to give up forcibly guiding the force for the time being. Perhaps, he needs to understand the nature of this power more deeply, and not just simply manipulate it.

"Let's take a break." Renault said to the crowd, a hint of exhaustion in his tone.

Everyone sat around the altar, and although their bodies rested for a while, everyone knew in their hearts that the real challenge had just begun.

As night fell, a low roar could be heard in the Shadow Forest. Renault looked up at the night sky, silently contemplating the mystery of the power of dawn.

"Why... Getting hindered at a critical moment every time? Renault was confused, and he felt that the pain was not simply a matter of physical capacity, but related to some emotion or memory deep within him.

At that moment, a terrible wolf howl was heard in the distance, followed by a rush of footsteps that broke the silence of the night.

"There are enemies!" Alex was the first to stand up, drew his sword, and looked warily in the direction where the voice came from.

Sure enough, a group of black shadows burst out from the depths of the forest, monsters eroded by the dark power, and their eyes flashed with bloodthirsty light.

"Renault, take the Book of Dawn with you, let's go! Let's break the back! Carlos shouted, holding his huge shield in front of the crowd.

"No, we can't leave you behind!" Arya drew her staff, ready to fight.

Renault's eyes froze, and at this moment, he no longer hesitated and quickly made a decision. "Let's break through together!" He drew his sword, and golden light swirled across the sword, "Even if the power of dawn is incomplete, I'll give it a try!" "

The moment Renault rushed towards the monster, the power of dawn in his body surged again. This time, instead of trying to forcibly direct the force, he felt the warm flow with his heart, and the pain in his chest was indeed reduced a lot.

Golden light burst out in an instant, like the first rays of dawn, illuminating the entire Shadow Forest. The monsters touched by the light wailed and dissipated into black mist.

Renault still didn't stop, he ran wildly, and in the light of the light, it seemed to merge with the power of Daybreak. His sword danced like the wind, slashing enemies in his path.

"Renault, it worked!" Lilith exclaimed in surprise, tears of excitement glinting in her eyes.

Renault stopped, out of breath, but with a triumphant smile on his face. He knew that he had finally mastered that power, and although he had not yet fully awakened, it was enough to protect his companions in this battle.

"Let's go, let's move on." Renault waved his hand and led the group further into the depths of the altar.

After countless life-and-death battles, Renault finally stood in the deepest part of the altar, facing a crystal that radiated a brilliant golden light. In the crystal, it seems to seal the ultimate mystery of the power of dawn.

"Renault, this is the heart of Daybreak." Lilith whispered, her eyes full of anticipation.

Renaud stepped forward and reached out to touch the crystal, and suddenly his mind flooded with countless images and memories of past battles, sacrificed companions, and difficult moments he and Lilith had spent together.

"I see... Renault finally understood that the power of dawn is not only the awakening of strength, but also the condensation of emotion, belief and responsibility.

The pain in his chest disappeared completely, and the power of dawn was fully awakened in his body. Renault stood up, and golden light bloomed from him, illuminating the sky across the continent of Avalon.

"We succeeded... he whispered, his eyes shining with determination.