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The afterglow of the battle gradually faded, and the sky regained a glimmer of light. Xie Shuai and Irene stood on the ruins, staring at each other for a moment, and an unshakable belief ignited in their hearts.

"Thank you, Irene. Without your help, I might not be able to hold on." Xie Shuai said softly, with gratitude in his eyes.

Irene smiled slightly, "We are partners, shoulder to shoulder. The darkness is only temporary, and the real test has just begun."

Suddenly, a strange vibration came from afar. A golden light passed through the sky, and an ancient stone staircase appeared in the center of the ruins, leading to an unknown abyss.

"That is the legendary 'Gate of Light', which can lead us to the legendary pure land." Irene's voice was a little mysterious, "Perhaps, the battle is not over yet, but this is a new step for us."

Xie Shuai nodded, his eyes firm. "No matter what is ahead, I will not retreat. We must welcome the future and protect everything we love."

The two joined hands and walked towards the Gate of Light. Behind them, the shadow of darkness gradually dissipated, and a new breath of hope filled the sky and earth.

In the distant sky, the shadow of the Dark Lord wailed in the black clouds, and it seemed that it had not completely dissipated. The real battle had just begun.