Alliance: Start Suona, send away the stupid sister Zhou

Chapter 933 Royal City
Just as they were about to set foot on the road to the royal city, a pale, ragged old man suddenly stumbled over, his eyes filled with a complex mixture of fear and hope. "Please, save my grandson, he is in the royal city, trapped in darkness..."

Zhao Lei immediately stepped forward and gently supported the old man. "Don't worry, we will do our best to rescue every trapped person. Please tell us, what is the situation in the city?"

The old man's voice trembled, tears welled up in his eyes: "In the darkness, there is a huge shadow that constantly absorbs all the light... Many people tried to resist, but fell one by one... However, I heard your story, and I believe that the light will return."

These words not only made the followers of light feel heavier in their hearts, but also made them more resolute. They looked at each other, without words, everything was said without words.

"Let's go!" Zhao Lei gave an order, and the five people broke through the darkness like the dawn light and headed towards the royal city.

Along the way, they met many refugees, young and old, with exhaustion and despair written all over their faces. But when they saw the followers of light, a light flashed in their eyes, which was the desire for survival and the belief in light.

"It's the followers of light! They will save us, right?" A child held his mother's hand and looked at them with hopeful eyes.

"Of course we can. They are our heroes." There was some uncertainty in the mother's answer, but more of it was a prayer for the future.

The gate of the royal city was in sight. The once glorious city walls were now shrouded in black fog, exuding an ominous atmosphere. Zhao Lei stopped and turned to his companions and said, "We are about to face an unprecedented challenge, but as long as our hearts are filled with light, there will be no difficulties that cannot be overcome. Are you ready?"

"We are always prepared!" the team responded firmly and loudly.

The moment they stepped into the royal city, an extremely repressive dark energy suddenly attacked them, trying to devour them. But the light of the light ring was even brighter. Zhao Lei waved his arms, and the red flames formed a wall of light to block the power.

"The light is everlasting, but the shadow will eventually dissipate." His words were like a beacon in the darkness, illuminating the direction for the team to move forward.

They went deeper and deeper, and each step was accompanied by challenges and battles, but they were no longer lonely travelers, because more and more people were inspired by them and joined the ranks of light. The team gradually grew and became a light army that could not be ignored.

"Look, the light is really back!" Someone shouted in the crowd, followed by a tide of cheers and applause.

On this battlefield where darkness and light intertwined, Zhao Lei found the child imprisoned by darkness. He stretched out his hand, the power of light gathered in his palm, and gently touched the child's forehead. With a burst of warm light, the child's face regained color, and the darkness receded.

"Thank you, hero." The child smiled, but tears rolled down his cheeks. It was the joy of regaining freedom and hope.

"Remember, the light is always in your heart." Zhao Lei patted the child's shoulder, turned around and continued to fight.

Just as the battle reached its climax and the contest between light and darkness entered a fierce stage, a crack suddenly appeared in the sky, and a beam of sacred light shot down, illuminating the center of the royal city. The figure of the Lord of the Shadow Realm trembled in the light, as if he felt an unprecedented threat.

"Is this... a response from the God of Light?" Zhou Lili exclaimed.

"It seems that the recognition of the Heart of Light is more profound than we imagined." Li Qianqian smiled, and green fire jumped, bringing healing to the injured teammates.

"No matter what lies ahead, we will not stop." As Serin spoke, purple flames jumped, mysterious and firm.

Just as the followers of light were preparing to launch the final charge and defeat the Lord of Shadow Realm in one fell swoop, a distant voice came from the sky, like the sound of nature, but there was only one sentence hanging in everyone's heart:
"True victory requires not only the power of light, but also endless love and sacrifice in the heart..."

This sudden omen stunned everyone, and Zhao Lei was silent. This sentence seemed to be a reminder of everything they were about to face, and also a warning for the future. They looked at each other, with determination in their eyes, and also thinking about the unknown.

"No matter what, we are ready." Zhao Lei finally spoke, his voice echoing on the battlefield, firm and powerful.

"Yes, for the sake of light and love, we are fearless!" Lin Feng raised his arms and shouted, and the blue flames responded to his passion, leaping even more dazzlingly.

"Then let us prove it all with our actions." Zhou Lili nodded and waved her staff lightly. A healing light fell on the team, giving them extra strength and courage.

Serin took a deep breath, and the purple flame transformed into a complex totem under his control, slowly rotating, as if drawing an ancient and mysterious ritual. "The awakening of every heart is an important part of fighting against darkness."

Behind them, the people who followed, whether old or young, were now clinging to each other. There was no longer only fear and despair in their eyes, but more of a burning fighting spirit and an infinite yearning for light.

"Heroes, lead us forward! No matter what the outcome is, we are willing to fight alongside you until the last moment!" A middle-aged man stepped forward. Although his voice was hoarse, it was full of determination and won the resonance of the people around him.

The children also raised their fists. Even though their hands looked tender, their pure and fearless faith moved every adult present.

"We believe in you, followers of light!" The tender voices of children gathered into an ocean, stirring in this land eroded by darkness, bringing unprecedented warmth and light to this battlefield.

Just as Zhao Lei was about to take another step and lead the charge, a little girl broke free from her mother's hand, ran towards him, and handed him a small flower that had stubbornly bloomed in the ruins. "Brother, this is for you. Mom said that flowers can find light in the darkest places. You are our light."

Zhao Lei took the slightly withered but tenacious flower, and his eyes became unusually gentle. He squatted down and touched the girl's head, "Thank you, little sister, your flower has given us greater strength."

Standing up, Zhao Lei held the flower high. Under the illumination of the Ring of Light, it seemed to be given life, blooming with more brilliance than before. "For every soul that believes in light, for this priceless trust, we have no reason not to fight to the end!" At this moment, there is no barrier between the followers of light and the people. Together, they form the most solid line of defense in this battle between light and darkness.

“Then, let us join hands and launch the final challenge to the Lord of Shadow Realm, not only to liberate the royal city, but also to protect the smiles and hopes of everyone on this land!” As soon as Zhao Lei finished speaking, a deafening shout broke out in the team. It was their desire for victory and their unwavering belief in light.

As the horn sounded, the army of light, led by Zhao Lei, penetrated the thick darkness like the dawn, and launched a desperate charge towards the center of the royal city, towards the location of the Lord of the Shadow Realm.

"Come on! Come on! You can do it!" Passersby watched excitedly, their faces reflecting the light bursting out from the battle, their eyes flashing with unprecedented excitement and hope. An old man tightly grasped his crutches, tears flashing in his eyes: "I haven't seen such a scene for decades. Light really exists!"

In this boiling sea of ​​people, four young soldiers were putting their arms around each other’s shoulders and encouraging each other: “Look, even the followers of light are working so hard, what reason do we have not to work hard!” Their conversation spread among the crowd, inspiring more people, as if everyone had become a part of the light.

As the team approached the hiding place of the Lord of Shadow Realm, the darkness around them began to solidify, and a sense of oppression filled the air, as if even breathing became difficult. "What...what is this?" A young woman's voice was trembling, but her eyes were extremely firm, and she refused to take a step back.

"Don't be afraid, light will always find a crack to illuminate the darkness." A gentle voice came from the crowd. It was the little girl who had given flowers to Zhao Lei before. At this moment, she was holding her mother's hand tightly. Although she was afraid, her eyes were full of incredible courage.

At this moment, the low roar of the Lord of Shadow Realm shook the world. It was a roar from the abyss, which made people feel fear involuntarily. However, Zhao Lei and his team did not retreat. They stood in a circle, and their energy intertwined with each other, forming a dazzling light array to dispel the surrounding darkness.

"Darkness can cover the earth, but it cannot extinguish the fire in people's hearts." Zhou Lili's words are like a spring breeze, blowing through everyone's heart. She raised the staff in her hand high, releasing circle after circle of healing halos, not only healing her wounded comrades, but also planting the seeds of hope in everyone's heart.

Zhao Lei's gaze penetrated the darkness and looked directly at the unknown challenge: "Come on, no matter who you are or what you look like, you can't stop us from pursuing the light!" His voice penetrated the battlefield and stirred in everyone's heart, as if it was an ancient oath, awakening the dormant courage.

Suddenly, an unknown force surged out from the center of the followers of light. It was the brilliance formed by their mutual trust and spirit of sacrifice. It was like a new star, dazzling and bright, dispelling all the haze around it.

"Look, that's... that's the light of hope!" A young man pointed excitedly to the sky. The light there was getting brighter and brighter, and even began to affect the form of the Lord of the Shadow Realm, making it blurry and uncertain.

"Yes, the real power comes from the light and love in our hearts." Lin Feng chuckled, his sword blade flickering in the light, and every swing seemed to cut through the darkness and bring new life.

Just when everyone thought victory was within reach, a subtle but majestic voice rang in Zhao Lei's ears: "Remember, the greatest test often comes when you think you have won."

Zhao Lei's heart was shocked. He looked up at the sky. The crack still existed, and the battle between light and darkness seemed to have just begun. "Friends, the real challenge may have just begun. No matter what the future holds, we must face it together!"

“Let’s face it together!” The team responded firmly and powerfully. Their figures merged into one in the light, becoming an inseparable source of strength.

"Are you ready?" Zhao Lei asked, his voice steady and full of unquestionable determination.

"Always be prepared until the light shines in every corner!" Zhou Lili replied, her green fire and Lin Feng's blue flame complementing each other, as if it were the most gorgeous dance in nature.

"Then it's settled. No matter how dangerous the road ahead is, our hearts will light each other's way." Serin added. His purple flame totem became more complex, and every rotation seemed to be weaving the trajectory of fate.

Just as they were about to take the next step, an old man whispered from the crowd around them: "Children, the light you show makes my old bones want to be passionate again." His voice was vicissitudes of life, but it contained great respect and enthusiasm.

A little boy tugged at his mother's clothes and asked curiously, "Mom, will they win? Those bad guys look so scary."

The mother gently touched the child's head, her eyes firm: "They will, because there is love in their hearts, and light will never be defeated by darkness."

At this time, a dove flew across the sky, its wings gleaming silver in the sun, as if it were a messenger from nature, delivering a message of peace and hope. A slight discussion arose among the crowd:

“That dove…is it a symbol of good luck?”

“Maybe it’s a messenger sent by the God of Light, telling us that everything will be fine.”

When Zhao Lei and others heard these words, they couldn't help but smile. This trust and support from ordinary people became their most solid backing.

Just as the power of light was gathering and preparing to launch the final attack, Zhao Lei suddenly stopped and stared into the distance. There, a figure slowly emerged. It was not an enemy, but an old man in a white robe with a kind face and eyes that seemed to contain the stars of the universe.

"I am the guardian of the Holy Temple of Light. I have sensed the disturbance here and have come to lend you a helping hand. True light must emanate from the heart and gather into a river, which can cleanse all the filth in the world."

Zhao Lei and the others were surprised and grateful when they heard this, and they all bowed to express their gratitude. The appearance of this old man undoubtedly boosted their confidence, and the bright camp had added another great general.

"Then let us work together to shoot this last arrow of light through the chest of darkness!" Zhao Lei suggested, his voice full of passion and determination.

"The arrow is on the string, ready to be shot!" The team responded in unison. Their combined strength reached an unprecedented height.

Just as they were preparing to launch this decisive attack, suddenly, the scene around them seemed to freeze, time stood still at this moment, and only the beam of light that gathered the power of all the followers of light was constantly gathering momentum, waiting for the moment of explosion.