Alliance: Start Suona, send away the stupid sister Zhou

Chapter 909: Protecting the Balance
The hull was tossed in the huge waves, and everyone held on tightly to the fixed objects around them, with expressions of fear and determination on their faces.

"This is just the beginning." Li Wenjing said with difficulty, but her eyes were shining with desire for knowledge, as if the difficulties before her were just a rare learning opportunity.

After going through several life-and-death tests, they finally arrived at the core area of ​​the Water Abyss, where there was a maze composed of pure water sources. The altar in the center emitted a faint blue light, like the brightest star in the night sky.

Just as they were carefully traveling through the water maze, looking for the way to the altar, a low singing voice was heard from the bottom of the water, causing the surrounding water to fluctuate and form strange patterns.

"It's the spirits of water. They are guiding us." Li Qianqian said softly, her fingers lightly running across the water surface. The water droplets jumped as if they were connected with her mind.

Following the guidance of the Water Spirit, the five people passed through many difficulties and finally stood in front of the altar. At this time, an old man in a water-blue robe appeared in front of them. His eyes were deep, as if he could see into people's hearts.

"Your arrival has been foreseen by this ancient body of water. The abyss of water tests not only your strength, but also your inner purity and harmony." The old man's words contain infinite wisdom.

"Please give us guidance so that we can pass the trial." Chen Sui lowered his head devoutly. He knew that behind every test was an opportunity for growth.

The old man smiled and turned into a stream of water that merged into the altar. Immediately, a cool force was injected into the five people's bodies, causing a layer of light blue luster to appear on their skin, which was a sign of resonance with the water element.

"Remember, water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it. Use the power of water to protect the balance of this continent." With the old man's last words, the surrounding scene began to blur.

When they opened their eyes again, they had returned to the coast. The sky was already turning pale and a new day had begun.

"We have passed the test of Water Abyss." Zhao Lei clenched his fists, his eyes burning with endless passion for the future.

"Next, it's the last stop, the City of Earth." Chen Sui looked into the distance, his tone full of determination and expectation.

"Yes, we can definitely gather the power of the five elements and uncover the ultimate secret of this world." Lin Feng's words, like a vow, stirred everyone's heart.

Just as the five people were getting ready to embark on their journey to find the City of Earth, the residents of the village gathered and watched them leave with awe and blessings.

"Look, it's five-colored light! They really did it, they can even conquer the abyss of water!" An old woman exclaimed in amazement, and stopped sewing, her wrinkled face filled with admiration for the heroes.

"I really hope that my grandson can become a hero like them in the future." The uncle next to him sighed with emotion, his eyes shining with longing for the future.

The group of people with five-colored lights passed through the bustling market, and people's conversations could be heard all along the way.

"Where are they going? They look so powerful." A little girl tugged at her mother's sleeve and asked curiously.

"They are heading to the City of Earth, which is said to hide the deepest secrets of the earth. Brave people, may Mother Earth bless you." The mother answered gently, her eyes full of longing for the unknown.

During the journey, they stopped for a rest in a small town at the foot of a mountain. In the local blacksmith shop, the sturdy blacksmith was sweating profusely, and the sound of hammering was deafening. Seeing the five-colored light coming in, he stopped his work, wiped his sweat and smiled:
"Oh, it's the five legendary warriors! Come on, let me show you my skills, maybe they can be useful on the road."

After some greetings, the blacksmith presented each of them with a specially made protective gear, which was engraved with exquisite patterns representing the five elements. It was both practical and full of meaning.

"This is the work I'm most proud of in my life. I hope it can protect you at the critical moment." The blacksmith spoke earnestly, his eyes revealing deep expectations for the five-colored light.

Leaving the town, the five people went deep into the wilderness and finally arrived at the edge of the Earth City. Unlike other places, here there are castles made of huge stones standing on the vast yellow land, as if it is a perfect combination of nature and human wisdom.

"The feeling here... is very different." Zhou Lili said softly, her hand gently brushing across an ancient stone wall, as if she could feel the vicissitudes of history.

"The City of Earth, the source of the earth's power, the hidden secrets must be even older and more profound." Li Wenjing pondered for a moment, with wisdom flashing in his eyes.

Just as they were trying to figure out how to enter the seemingly doorless castle, the ground suddenly shook, and a mysterious old man in a cloak appeared in front of them.

"I am the guardian of the City of Earth, and I have been waiting for you for a long time. The real test has just begun."

As the old man finished his words, the originally solid rocks around him began to loosen, and a winding tunnel slowly appeared, leading to the depths of the castle.

In the tunnels full of traps and puzzles, the Five Colors of Light resolved crises one by one with wisdom and teamwork. Finally, they came to the center of the Earth City, where the altar was built of five-colored stones, emitting warm light, as if it could touch the deepest emotions in people's hearts.

"The power of the earth embraces all things and nurtures life. Only by understanding and respecting this power can we control it." The guardian's voice echoed in the empty hall, sounding particularly solemn.

Just as everyone held their breath and prepared to accept the final trial, a low roar came from underground, the ground cracked, and a giant beast formed of pure earth element slowly rose up, its eyes flashing with scrutiny of the invaders.

"Are you ready to accept the baptism of the earth?" The giant beast's voice seemed to come from ancient times, steady and powerful.

"We are ready. For the sake of this continent and the peace of all life, we are fearless." Chen Sui held his head high with his chest puffed out and his eyes determined. The other four also responded, showing their unswerving will.

The battle unfolded in a tense and fierce atmosphere, but unlike the previous battles, this time they faced not only a showdown of strength, but also an understanding and integration of the principles of the earth. After a hard fight, the five-colored light successfully calmed the beast's anger and gained its recognition.

The giant beast turned into a point of light and dissipated. The altar of the Earth City released a warm and heavy power, which merged into the bodies of the five people, shrouding them in a layer of soft yellow light, symbolizing a deep connection with the earth. "You have proven your worth. The power of the five elements has been gathered, and the future will be written by you." The guardian nodded with satisfaction, and his figure gradually faded away.

"We did it... Next, it's time to uncover the ultimate secret of this world." Lin Feng's tone was both excited and heavy. He knew that the real challenge had just begun.

The afterglow of the setting sun shone on the colorful figures, and they set out on the road back, their hearts full of expectations for the future and trust in each other. At the intersection where they were about to part, Zhao Lei stopped, turned to his companions, and raised a confident smile.

"No matter how difficult the road ahead is, as long as the five of us walk together, nothing is impossible. The next stop is the end of the world. Are we ready?"

"We're ready!" the four said in unison, their voices filled with indestructible faith and determination to face all difficulties.

Just as the Five Colors were immersed in the joy of victory and the vision of the future, a hurried sound of footsteps interrupted their thoughts. A young man ran over breathlessly, his face pale, holding an urgent letter in his hand. "It's bad, warriors, urgent news from the kingdom! There is an abnormality in the frozen land in the north, and the power of ice and snow is running wild, threatening the surrounding cities and villages."

Chen Sui quickly took the letter, and everyone gathered around him with serious expressions. "It seems that our journey is not over yet, the Ice Realm needs us." As soon as he finished speaking, the discussions of passers-by around him rang out again, adding to the extraordinary color of this new journey.

"The frozen land? That's a place that even the bravest explorers don't dare to set foot in easily." A young traveler said in amazement, while his friend beside him nodded repeatedly, his eyes full of admiration for the five-colored light.

"This time they are facing the wrath of natural forces. I really hope they can resolve everything smoothly." An old man dressed in scholar's clothes murmured in a low voice, his eyes showing both worry and expectation.

The five of them discussed quickly and decided to head north immediately. They said goodbye to the crowd and set out on their journey. Along the way, residents of villages and towns came to them spontaneously, some gave them dry food, some provided information, and some silently gave their blessings. Their support became the most solid backing for the Five Colors Light.

"You are the hope of all of us, you must come back safely!" A mother held her child's hand tightly and shouted at the figure that was getting farther and farther away, her voice full of reluctance and trust.

Traveling through the snowy world, the cold was biting, and the five-colored light encountered unprecedented challenges. Just as they were struggling to move forward, a huge maze carved out of ice blocked the way ahead, which seemed to be a test woven by the spirit of ice and snow himself.

"It seems that the real challenge of the Ice Realm starts here." Zhou Lili said softly, with an unyielding light flashing in her eyes.

Just as they were about to enter the maze, they heard a burst of children's laughter. Several children were playing in the snow not far away, chasing and playing, completely ignoring the harsh environment around them. One of the children noticed the five-colored light, stopped, opened his eyes wide and asked curiously: "Big brother and big sister, where are you going? Are you going to find the Ice King?"

Chen Sui squatted down and responded with a smile: "Yes, little guy, have you heard the story of the Ice King?"

"Well! Mom said that the Ice King guards this world of ice and snow, but he is sick now, so the weather is so weird." The child's innocent words revealed thought-provoking information.

“Then we have to help the Ice King recover his health and make everything return to normal.” Lin Feng continued, and the other three nodded.

The children's eyes were full of longing and trust, as if they were the ones who could bring miracles. Under the innocent gaze of the children, the five-colored light stepped into the ice maze, and every step was accompanied by the whistling of wind and snow, as well as the determination from the heart.

"No matter what the road ahead holds, the five of us will stand shoulder to shoulder, fearless of wind and rain." Zhao Lei clenched his fists, his words conveyed his unyielding will, and also expressed the voice of everyone.

The exploration of the maze was full of unknowns and dangers, but with their united efforts, one puzzle after another was solved. Finally, the five-colored light came to the deepest part of the ice realm - a palace made of thousand-year-old ice. In the center of the palace, a king covered in frost and snow sat quietly, his face stern, his eyes closed, as if he was sleeping, and he was surrounded by a powerful and chaotic energy field.

"Ice King, we are here." Chen Sui said softly, his voice echoing in the empty palace.

"It's time to wake him up and restore peace to this land." Lin Feng took a step forward with unquestionable determination in his eyes.

At this moment, a sudden cold wind blew, as if with a hint of pleading, and scenes emerged on the surrounding ice walls, showing the former tranquility and harmony of the Ice Realm, and the scenes of happy creatures running freely in the snow. These scenes were like silent narrations, which made people feel pity.

"Look, the Ice King doesn't want to hurt anyone, he's just... trapped." Zhou Lili explained softly, with a glimmer of sympathy in her eyes.

"What can we do to help him?" Li Wenjing looked around, looking for possible clues.

Just as everyone was lost in thought, a glimmering ice crystal in a corner of the palace attracted everyone's attention. Zhao Lei quickly stepped forward and carefully picked up the ice crystal. It gradually emitted a warm light in Zhao Lei's palm, as if guiding them to a certain answer.

"Perhaps, this is the key." Zhao Lei turned and said to everyone, with determination flashing in his eyes.

As the five people placed the ice crystals in a depression next to the Ice King, the entire palace began to vibrate, and the chaotic energy began to flow in an orderly manner, eventually converging on the Ice King. The Ice King's eyelids trembled slightly, as if he had sensed the changes in the outside world.

"What happened? I feel..." The Ice King's voice was weak and confused, and he slowly opened his eyes.

"You were corrupted by an evil force, but we found a way to help you recover." Chen Sui explained sincerely.

The Ice King stared at them, complex emotions flashing in his eyes, and finally turned into gratitude: "For a long time, I have been fighting alone, and I never thought that there would be an external force to help me break free. You... are true heroes."

As soon as he finished speaking, the sky in the Ice Realm began to change. The raging snowstorm gradually subsided, and the sun shone through the clouds, warming everyone's face. The residents around came out of the shelter and witnessed all this in surprise, their eyes full of disbelief and deep gratitude.

"Look, the sky is clear! It's those warriors, they really did it!" A woman excitedly pointed in the direction of the palace and said to her family around her.