Alliance: Start Suona, send away the stupid sister Zhou

“These crystals… they are resonating.” Lin Feng exclaimed. He found that the symbols on the holy book seemed to have a subtle connection with these crystals.

They explored deeper and finally came to a huge underground space. In the center was an altar shrouded in light. On it was an ancient stone tablet with patterns engraved on it that they had seen in holy books and maps.

"It seems we have found...the starting point and end point of everything." Mia said softly.

Just as they approached the stone tablet and tried to decipher the ancient text on it, the ground suddenly shook, and an indescribable force surged out from the depths, accompanied by a low roar.

"This is... the awakening of ancient power!" The hunter raised his weapon vigilantly, and the crystals around him began to vibrate at a strange frequency, as if responding to some kind of call.

"We must stop it!" Lin Feng roared, and the holy book shone brightly, forming a shield of light to resist the impact of the unknown force.

At this moment, a gentle and ancient voice sounded in their hearts: "Brave son of light, the real test has just begun... Only by understanding the nature of light and darkness can you master this power and protect the balance of the world."

As the sound faded, the vibrations stopped, and the surroundings returned to silence. They looked at each other and saw the same determination in each other's eyes.

"No matter what lies ahead, we have no way to retreat." Alan sheathed his sword with a determined look.

"That's right," Mia smiled gently, "As long as there is light in your heart, there are endless possibilities."

The hunter nodded as well. "My people once said that children in the North are born in the wind and snow and die in glory. Today, we will prove this statement."

"Then, let us unveil this ancient secret together." Lin Feng took a step forward, his voice full of determination, and the holy book shone in his hands, like a beacon guiding them forward.

They stood in their respective positions around the altar. Allen's sword lightly touched the ground, Mia's Holy Grail released a gentle light that covered the surroundings, and the hunter tightly grasped his inherited longbow, with the arrow already on the string, aiming at the faintly visible turbulence in the air. Between the four people, an invisible tacit understanding and power flowed, connecting them tightly.

"Let's start," Lin Feng said softly, and at the same time turned a page of the holy book. Those mysterious symbols seemed to come alive, leaping into the air and resonating with the patterns on the altar.

As the ceremony progressed, the light in the entire space began to distort, and the crystals emitted a more dazzling light, as if together with the ancient stone tablet, they had constructed a strange energy field. The whispers around them became more and more obvious, as if the ancient wisdom was telling them something.

Suddenly, a crisp sound broke the silence, and the stone tablet on the altar slowly cracked, and a soft but powerful ball of light rose from it. It slowly floated towards them and finally stopped in mid-air, as if waiting for something.

"Is that... the answer we need to find?" Mia asked in a low voice, her eyes full of awe.

“Not only that,” Lin Feng stared at the ball of light and said slowly, “This is the secret of the interweaving of light and darkness. It is the key to our victory over the shadow.”

Just as they were about to get closer to the light ball, they heard a burst of exclamations from the outside world, interrupting their concentration. The four of them exchanged glances and decided that the hunter would stay and continue to guard the place, while Lin Feng, Mia and Allen quickly returned to the ground to check the situation.

As soon as they returned to the town, they were shocked by the scene before them: the originally peaceful town was now shrouded in a layer of light black fog, and the villagers were panicking and hiding everywhere. A man in a black robe stood in the center of the town, with an evil light flashing in his eyes. He was the messenger of the shadow.

"Welcome back, children of light." The black-robed man said in a chilling tone, "While you were away, I brought some 'gifts' here. Are you ready to accept the challenge?"

"What exactly do you want?" Lin Feng asked in a deep voice. The holy book in his hand shone even brighter, as if ready to deal with the upcoming battle at any time.

The black-robed man smiled contemptuously: "What I want is very simple, that is, the light in your hands and the seed that can change the fate of the world. Hand it over, and I can spare your lives."

"Dream on." Alan retorted without hesitation, his sword unsheathed, the tip of the sword pointing directly at the man in black robe.

At this time, a young villager squeezed out of the crowd and said in a trembling but firm voice: "Sons of Light, don't listen to him. We are willing to fight alongside you to resist this darkness!"

These words seemed to ignite a spark of hope, and more villagers responded. Although they were holding farm tools instead of weapons, their eyes were full of determination and unyielding spirit.

"See, Messenger of Shadows?" Mia's gentle but firm voice rang out among the crowd, "The light will never go out, because it lives in everyone's heart."

"Then let me see how strong your so-called 'light' is." As soon as the black-robed man finished speaking, he waved his hand and summoned darkness, rushing straight towards the villagers.

However, at this critical moment, a strange light bloomed from the holy book in Lin Feng's hand, forming a shield to block the invasion of darkness. At the same time, Alan's sword light and the light of Mia's Holy Grail intertwined, illuminating the entire battlefield and giving the villagers the courage to fight against the darkness.

The battle has begun.

"This battle is not only ours, it belongs to everyone." Lin Feng said to Allen and Mia beside him during the battle, with determination in his eyes, "We must win this victory, for this world, for light."

"Yes," Mia held the Holy Grail tightly, her gentle eyes sweeping over everyone who was fighting bravely, "and this power comes from everyone who believes in light."

"Well then," Alan drew his sword and pointed it at the man in black robes, with a brilliant light gathering on the tip of the sword, "let's end this here."

The black-robed man sneered, and the shadows around him were like living things. He seemed to be unconcerned about the light power gathering around him. He opened his lips slightly and said, "The end? No, this is just the beginning. You think you can defeat me with just this insignificant light? Too naive."

At this moment, an old and majestic voice echoed in the air, as if crossing the boundaries of time and space: "Ignorant shadow, have you forgotten? In the contest between light and darkness, the human heart is always the most powerful weapon."

Looking around, they found that the source of the voice was the old man who had originally guided them on their journey. He appeared beside them at some point. The old man's eyes were deep, revealing indescribable wisdom and power.

The villagers were very surprised and started discussing:

"It's the wise man! How come he is here?" "It seems he knows a lot of things we don't know."

"Perhaps, he is the key to our victory over darkness!"

The black-robed man's face darkened, and he obviously didn't expect such a change. "You old man, you always meddle in other people's business."

The old man smiled and walked forward slowly: "This is not meddling in other people's business, this is about maintaining the balance of the world. And you," he turned to look at Allen, Lin Feng, Mia and the villagers, "each of you is part of this balance. Remember, strength comes from inner belief. When the light in everyone's hearts gathers together, it becomes an unrivaled force."

Under the old man's encouragement, everyone seemed to feel an unprecedented power, their courage doubled, and even the farm tools seemed to be endowed with light. Allen, Lin Feng, and Mia were even more motivated, and the battle line formed by the three of them was indestructible.

"We are ready." Lin Feng said in a deep voice. The holy book in his hand shone brighter, and the holy words surged like a tide, providing them with endless power.

"Then let us join hands to dispel this last shadow." Before Alan finished his words, his figure turned into a silver lightning and went straight for the man in black robe.

Mia chanted a spell, and the light from the Holy Grail turned into a healing rain, nourishing every injured villager and also enhancing their fighting power. She whispered to the villagers: "Believe in yourself, the light will last forever."

The battle was fierce. Although the black-robed man was powerful, he began to seem powerless in the face of the united resistance. At this critical moment, the old man suddenly raised the staff in his hand and shouted to the sky: "Ancient covenant, now fulfill your promise!"

A crack appeared in the sky, and a dazzling light poured down from it, shining directly on the holy book. The holy book in Lin Feng's hand seemed to be activated, and the pages turned automatically, releasing an ancient and sacred aura, which merged with the light to form a pillar of light that penetrated the sky and the earth, directly hitting the man in black robes.

The black-robed man swayed, and finally revealed a trace of fear: "Impossible!"

The light faded, and the black-robed man disappeared without a trace, leaving only a black mist on the ground, which gradually dissipated. The town was bathed in the warm sunshine again, and everything seemed to have returned to peace.

"We... won?" A villager looked around in disbelief.

Alan sheathed his sword and smiled, "Yes, we won this battle together. But as the old man said, the battle between light and darkness has never stopped, and we still need to remain vigilant."

Mia came over and gently placed her hand on Alan's shoulder: "But as long as we have light in our hearts, nothing is impossible to overcome."

Lin Feng closed the holy book, his deep eyes flashing with thought: "There are still many unknowns waiting for us to explore, but we are not fighting alone."

He turned to the villagers who had gathered around him, and said in a firm and powerful voice: "Each of us has a light in our hearts. When they gather into an ocean, the light is unstoppable. Today, you have all proved your bravery and determination. You are true heroes."

An old lady was so excited that tears welled up in her eyes. She clenched her fists and shouted, "Yes, children, we don't need extraordinary powers. Our hearts are the most powerful weapons!"

"That's right," a young man answered, his eyes sparkling with longing, "I want to be a warrior who protects everyone like you."

"Courage and faith are more powerful than any magic," Mia said gently to the young man, "You have already taken the first step."

The villagers nodded, their faces filled with hope and determination, and they began to communicate:
"It turns out that everyone can become a force to change their destiny." "I really want to see the outside world and go on adventures with them!" "The children of light gave us courage and made us believe that light will eventually shine in every corner."

At this time, the old man stepped forward and looked at everyone kindly: "Remember today, remember how the fire in your hearts was ignited. The road ahead is still long, but I believe that with you, a bright future is just around the corner."

"Old man, will you always guide us?" A little girl grabbed the old man's clothes and asked with her head raised.

The old man bent down and gently touched the little girl's head: "Everyone's destiny is written by themselves, but I believe that no matter when and where you look up to the light, there will always be someone walking with you."

As the sun sets, Lin Feng, Allen, Mia and the old man gathered on a high ground in the town, looking into the distance.

"What should we do next?" Alan asked the question that everyone was thinking.

Lin Feng looked towards the horizon, which seemed to hold endless possibilities: "We need to find the seed that will change the fate of the world and uncover more ancient secrets. At the same time, we need to protect this land and keep the flame of light alive in people's hearts."

"And," Mia added, "we have to find partners who are fighting the shadows. The world is big and we can't fight alone."

The old man nodded, his eyes sparkling with wisdom. "Yes, there are still many unsolved mysteries in this world, and people like us are seeking light in the darkness. Perhaps the clue to the next stop is hidden in the history of this town."

"History?" Alan thought thoughtfully, "Then let's start exploring tomorrow. Perhaps we can discover a new source of power."

"That's settled then." Lin Feng clapped his hands, his tone full of unquestionable determination, "But before that, let's celebrate today's victory and thank every villager for their support."

As night fell, a bonfire was lit in the center of the town, and laughter and joy were intertwined, as if even the stars in the night sky were twinkling. Lin Feng, Allen, Mia and the old man sat around the fire, enjoying the rare tranquility, but everyone knew in their hearts that this was just the beginning of another great journey.

"The stars are especially bright tonight," Mia said softly, looking up at the night sky, "as if telling us that no matter how long and difficult the road ahead is, as long as we have light in our hearts, darkness will never swallow us."

"Indeed," the old man said slowly.

"Under the stars, everyone's story is connected to the universe. The journey of the three of you is just like the light of these stars, which is bright even though far away, and guides others forward. Remember, every soul carries both light and darkness. How you choose determines your own path."

Alan looked at the jumping flames, his eyes flashing with determination: "We will continue to move forward, not only to reveal those ancient secrets, but also to inspire the light deep in everyone's heart." (End of this chapter)