Alliance: Start Suona, send away the stupid sister Zhou

That night, the campfire was filled with warmth and strength, and everyone's face was filled with expectations and determination for the future. The shadow not far away seemed to be frightened by the unyielding light and temporarily restrained its claws.

As the dawn of a new day breaks, a new adventure begins again. In this unknown land, the battle between light and shadow continues, but with the joint efforts of this team, the seeds of hope have quietly taken root in people's hearts.

“Traveler, record this moment and let future generations know that even in the darkest moments, there are always people willing to be the light that penetrates the clouds.” The mentor’s words, like the light of dawn, illuminate the way forward.

The traveler nodded solemnly, and the feather pen in his hand danced quickly on the diary, and every stroke was full of affection: "I will, mentor. This journey is not only an exploration of the outside world, but also an awakening of the faith deep in my heart."

Just as everyone was immersed in this tranquility and determination, a villager who came running over interrupted their meditation. "Warriors, it's bad! There is a strange phenomenon outside the village. It seems that something is approaching. The villagers are panicking!" The villager's face was full of anxiety, and his words revealed uneasiness.

Lin Feng stood up immediately, with a hint of determination in his eyes: "Take us to have a look, we can't let the fear spread." The group followed the villagers and quickly came to the outside of the village. They saw a group of black fog slowly approaching on the distant horizon, which was out of tune with the surrounding environment and exuded an ominous atmosphere.

"They are the remnants of the Shadow Council!" Alan whispered, tightening his sword and preparing to fight.

Mia quickly looked around, looking for terrain that could be used: "We must set up defenses here and prevent the black fog from approaching the village."

Lin Yaya frowned, but her eyes flickered with unyielding spirit: "Is there any way to directly solve the root of the problem?"

The traveler nervously recorded everything on the side, and looked up at the crowd from time to time. He was deeply moved by their determination and bravery: "This... This is amazing. You always stand up at the critical moment to protect others."

The instructor closed his eyes and pondered for a moment, then slowly opened them, and seemed to have a plan in mind: "Lin Feng, lead some people to prepare for defense and protect the villagers; Allen, Mia, you and I will try to go deeper into the black fog and find its source. We can't always be passive on the defensive, we must take the initiative to attack."

"Teacher, this is too dangerous!" Mia said worriedly.

The mentor smiled gently: "Don't worry, I'm here, nothing will happen. Besides, I believe that the power of light will always guide us in the right direction."

After assigning the tasks, everyone took action quickly. Lin Feng led some villagers to start defense. The tense atmosphere was mixed with an inexplicable determination. Allen, Mia and the instructor, after getting ready, resolutely stepped into the suffocating black fog.

In the black fog, the vision was obstructed and only the outline of the front could be vaguely discerned. The three of them moved cautiously and alertly around them until an ancient and gloomy altar appeared in their sight. A strong evil aura emanated from here.

"It seems that this is the means by which the Shadow Council intends to invade this land again." The mentor said solemnly.

At this moment, an old and cold voice echoed in the empty altar: "I thought the light of justice would stay away, but I didn't expect that you would dare to fall into the trap."

"We are not blindly sending ourselves to die, but to put an end to it all." Alan answered with his chest puffed out, and the sword in his hand made a crisp sound, as if responding to the master's determination.

"Foolish mortals, let me show you the true power of darkness!" As the words fell, the black fog on the altar surged, and a huge black shadow gradually emerged. The terrifying power made the air tremble.

"Prepare for battle!" the mentor said in a deep voice. A warm light emanated from his body, forming a sharp contrast with the darkness around him.

As the two sides confronted each other, a familiar voice suddenly interrupted this seemingly inevitable conflict: "Stop! Do you really think that only force can solve everything?"

Everyone looked back in surprise, only to see that the traveler had caught up with them at some point. There was a strange light in his eyes, and he was holding an ancient book in his hand. He had found it by chance in the village, and the cover was engraved with a totem symbolizing light and harmony.

"Traveler, why are you here? It's too dangerous here!" Mia exclaimed.

The traveler smiled and raised the book in his hand: "This book records an ancient ritual that is said to be able to purify a polluted soul. Perhaps it can be the key to our reconciliation."

Under everyone's puzzled gaze, the traveler slowly walked to the center of the altar and softly recited the spell in the book. As he recited, the black fog around him began to dissipate, and the oppressive atmosphere also weakened.

"Impossible! How could a mortal like you possibly possess such power?" the voice from the shadow sounded panicked.

"This is not my personal power, but comes from the eternal light in everyone's heart." The traveler said in a firm tone, and the pages of the book in his hand shone brightly. A beam of pure light shot straight up, penetrating the black fog and illuminating the sky.

As the light shone, the shadow began to tremble, gradually shrinking, and finally turned into a wisp of green smoke and disappeared. On the altar, only an ancient book was left lying quietly, emitting a faint light.

"Is this... peace?" Lin Yaya asked in disbelief, her tone full of surprise.

"Yes, the traveler used wisdom and courage to find another way to solve the problem." The mentor smiled with satisfaction.

"It turns out that light comes not only from swords and magic, but also from understanding and forgiveness." Alan thought thoughtfully.

Mia sighed softly, her eyes slightly wet: "This adventure has taught me more about the meaning of courage and love."

The traveler closed the book and turned to the crowd: "I think I have found a story worth recording for a lifetime. This is not only a legend about light defeating darkness, but also a story about how to illuminate others and even the whole world with the light of the heart."

As night fell, the group returned to the village and was warmly welcomed by the villagers. Beside the campfire, the traveler slowly recounted everything that had happened that day, and every word was filled with hope for a bright future.

“So, this is our story, a journey of courage, wisdom and light,” Lin Feng concluded.

“And the journey never ends.” The mentor added, his eyes looking through the campfire, as if he had seen countless possibilities in the future.

"Yes, every ending is the prelude to a new beginning." The traveler nodded and swept his eyes gently over everyone, "In the interweaving of light and shadow, we learned how to become better ourselves." "So, what's next? Will you leave us?" A young villager asked curiously, and the people around him also cast expectant glances.

Lin Yaya smiled and shook her head. "No, at least not now. We still have a lot to do, such as helping you rebuild the places destroyed by the Shadow and teaching you how to guard against future threats."

Allen patted Mia beside him, and their smiles were full of longing for the future. "At the same time, we also want to learn more about this land, its history and culture. Every place has its unique wisdom, which is worth our exploration and respect."

"Moreover," Mia continued, "we would also like to thank this village for its trust and support. It is you who made us believe that the power of light and kindness can overcome any obstacles and connect different hearts."

The traveler took out a notebook from his backpack and turned to a new page. "Of course, I want to record more about the local customs and people here. Every smile and every persistence are the most precious parts of the story."

"You are really amazing!" an old man exclaimed, his eyes sparkling with admiration, "It is an honor for our village to see the legendary hero in person and become his friend."

"No, old man, we should thank you." The mentor stepped forward and patted the old man on the shoulder. "It is you who made us understand that every ordinary person can become a hero who changes their destiny at a critical moment. This power is stronger than any magic."

As the night deepened, every face illuminated by the bonfire looked particularly warm and resolute. At this moment, a night bird suddenly flew across the sky, leaving behind a long series of cries.

"Listen, that's a nighthawk, which means tomorrow will be another sunny day." Lin Feng looked up at the starry sky, his eyes flashing with anticipation.

"It's sunny, but there may be unknown storms hiding." Alan smiled, his eyes showing both challenge and expectation.

"Then let us greet tomorrow's sun with today's courage and wisdom." As soon as Mia finished speaking, applause of approval rang out all around.

Finally, the mentor stood up and looked around. His eyes, which had experienced many hardships, were full of hope for the future. "No matter what tomorrow brings us, remember, as long as there is light in your heart, there will be no difficulties that cannot be overcome. Because light always shines brightest in the darkest times."

Just as everyone was immersed in the joy of victory and peace, the sky suddenly became gloomy and an ominous wind suddenly swept in, breaking the tranquility of the night.

"Not good!" Alan looked up at the sky vigilantly, and saw a twisted black cloud gathering rapidly to form a huge vortex that seemed to swallow up all the light.

"Teacher!" Lin Yaya exclaimed. She noticed that Song Xinli's figure was looming in the strange black cloud, and was being dragged away from them by an invisible force.

"No! We can't lose our mentor!" Mia clenched her fists tightly, her look determined.

Lin Feng made a quick decision: "We will split up. Lin Yaya and I will go east, and Alan and the traveler will go west. We must find the direction where our mentor is being taken. Let's keep in touch and reunite as soon as we get any news!"

Before the words were finished, the four of them rushed into the night like arrows from a bow, each going their own way. Lin Feng and Lin Yaya shuttled through the dense forest, each step filled with anxiety and uneasiness. On the other side, Alan and the traveler rushed along the winding path, and the notebook beside the traveler was opened and closed again and again, recording every possible clue.

"This force is stronger than any enemy we have encountered before." Allen said between breaths, the sword in his hand reflecting the moonlight, chilling. "We must be careful."

“Yes, but no matter how powerful the enemy is, it cannot stop our determination to find our mentor.” The traveler’s eyes revealed an unprecedented determination.

At this moment, Lin Feng's communication stone lit up. It was Mia's voice, with a hint of anxiety: "I found a trace of grass that was torn by force. It looks like something heavy was dragged there. This is probably the direction where the instructor was taken away!"

"We'll be there right away!" Lin Feng responded, and he and Lin Yaya quickly adjusted direction and rushed towards where Mia was.

The four of them met in a desolate valley. In the center of the valley was the remains of an ancient portal, surrounded by waves of evil energy. Allen went forward to check the traces and said with certainty: "This is it. The mentor must have been taken into that portal."

"An unknown portal, how do we know what is on the other side?" Lin Yaya asked worriedly.

"We have no choice." The traveler stroked the ancient book gently. "This book may contain the secret of opening and closing the portal. At least it is worth a try."

Under everyone's expectant gaze, the traveler flipped through the ancient books, looking for relevant information. Finally, an obscure spell jumped into his eyes, and he recited it carefully. As the last syllable fell, the dark energy on the surface of the portal began to distort, gradually revealing a gap leading to another world.

"Are you ready? We don't know what's waiting for us on the other side." Lin Feng clenched the sword in his hand with a firm look.

"As long as it's to rescue our mentor, we will fight side by side no matter what we face." Mia's words were full of power.

The four of them looked at each other, mustered their courage, and stepped into the unknown portal together. With a flash of light, they were sucked into a completely unfamiliar space. Before their eyes was a different world made of shadows, filled with an atmosphere of oppression and despair.

"We must find our mentor, no matter where he is." Alan said firmly, and they began their difficult exploration in this unknown world.

After a lot of hardships and dangers, they finally found the imprisoned Song Xinli in a deep dungeon. He was bound by a powerful evil seal, his face was pale, but his eyes were still firm and unyielding.

"Children, you are here." Song Xinli's voice was weak but full of warmth.

"Teacher, let us take you home." Lin Feng said as he tried to break the seal.

"This seal is very important. We need to find the corresponding key." The traveler looked around, hoping to find a clue.

Just when everyone was at a loss, an inconspicuous stone on the ground caught Alan's attention. He picked up the stone and suddenly felt a subtle energy resonance. "That's it! This stone is different, maybe it's the key." (End of this chapter)