Alliance: Start Suona, send away the stupid sister Zhou

"What exactly do you want to say?" Alvin took a step forward, with the tip of his sword pointing to the sky. Even in the face of the unknown, his momentum did not diminish in the slightest.

"Find the 'Double World Stone', which is the key to the intersection of light and shadow. It can reveal the true path to balance. Only by understanding and accepting the duality of the world can you become a true guardian and prevent the coming disaster." After the voice finished speaking, it disappeared, as if it had never appeared.

The square was silent, with only the rustling of leaves and the suppressed breathing of the villagers.

"The Twin Realm Stone... sounds like a legendary treasure." The female sorceress broke the silence, her eyes showing both curiosity and a desire for the unknown.

"We have no choice, we must find it." Lin Feng clenched the Tears of Light in his hand and had already made a decision in his heart.

"So, are we going to embark on the journey again?" Alvin sheathed his sword, his tone no longer containing the previous doubt, only determination.

"No, let's go together this time." Lin Feng suggested, looking at Leah, "The wisdom of the Temple of Light, combined with our strength, may be able to find clues."

Leah nodded in agreement, her eyes sparkling with a glimmer of exploration into the unknown. "I will gather all the guardians of knowledge to study the ancient books together and look for clues to the Twin Realm Stone."

The villagers gathered around, some were surprised, some were worried, and more were expectant.

"Are you leaving again?" A child grabbed the corner of the female wizard's clothes, his eyes full of reluctance.

The sorceress bent down and gently stroked the child's head, "Yes, but we are here so that everyone can live here safely forever. We will come back, I promise."

As everyone watched, Alvin, Lin Feng, the female sorceress and Leah set out again. This time, their goal is no longer a simple seal, but to explore the mysteries of light and shadow and find the true balance.

Just as the four of them were getting ready to embark on their journey to find the Twin Realm Stone, the sky outside the Temple of Light suddenly darkened, dark clouds gathered, and thunder roared. A figure in a pitch-black cloak slowly landed in the center of the square, with a mysterious smile on his face and his eyes like the abyss, deep and unfathomable.

"Oh, brave guardians, are you setting off again so soon?" the black-robed magician said in an almost joking tone, with an unsettling power revealed in his voice.

"Who are you? Why do you know our plan?" Lin Feng took a step forward, his hand unconsciously clenched around the hilt of the sword, staring at the newcomer vigilantly.

The black-robed magician smiled contemptuously, "It doesn't matter who I am. What's important is that I know you are looking for the Twin Realm Stone. That is an extremely dangerous choice, and I can give you a simpler and more direct answer."

"Tell me about it." Alvin responded in a deep voice, raising the tip of his sword slightly, ready to respond at any time.

"Give up the search for the Twin Realm Stones and accept the current state of the world. Light and shadow should each act independently rather than forcibly merge. I can provide the power to help you become the absolute masters of your respective fields." The magician put forward tempting conditions, but the hidden malice in his tone made people's backs chill.

The female sorceress Leah looked sharp and shook her head slightly. "What we seek is not domination, but true harmony. We cannot accept your proposal."

"Foolish!" The black-robed magician shouted angrily, and the air around him began to fluctuate, as if the entire space was responding to his anger. "Then let me see how long your so-called beliefs can last!"

Before he finished speaking, he waved his black robe, and countless black magic arrows appeared out of thin air, whistling towards the four people. Alvin and Lin Feng reacted quickly, each using their skills to resist. Leah chanted a spell, and a blue shield formed around everyone, blocking most of the attacks, but a few still slipped through the net and narrowly missed.

"I didn't expect you guys to have some skills." The black-robed magician sneered, his figure turned into a shadow, approaching in an instant, at an incredible speed, pointing the magic wand in his hand at Leah, and a dark purple light shot out.

"Be careful!" Lin Feng yelled, and rushed forward, blocking in front of Leah, and used his sword to block the fatal blow. Sparks flew, and Lin Feng was knocked back several steps, leaving deep marks on the sword.

"Are you okay?" Alvin supported the staggering Lin Feng in time, and the two exchanged glances, showing a tacit understanding.

"I'm fine, this guy is much stronger than expected." Lin Feng whispered, with a firmness in his eyes.

The black-robed magician was suspended in the air, watching coldly, "Now, are you still going to be stubborn? Those who follow me will prosper, and those who go against me will perish."

"What we are protecting is not just a piece of land, but the future of the world." Leah stood still, the light in her hands gathered, and a staff shining with holy light appeared. "Light and shadow are the two indispensable aspects of this world. What we seek is the possibility of their coexistence."

"Then let me see how you can achieve this 'impossible'." The black-robed magician sneered disdainfully and launched a more fierce attack again.

The battle entered a fierce stage, the square was full of brilliance, sword energy and magic intertwined, and both sides were evenly matched. However, as time went on, the strength of the black-robed magician gradually emerged, and although the four of them cooperated well, they still gradually felt exhausted.

"If this goes on, we won't be his match." Lin Feng panted, sweat dripping down his cheeks.

"We must find his weakness." Alvin gritted his teeth and scanned the black-robed magician, trying to find a flaw.

At this moment, a subtle sound attracted Leia's attention. She noticed that whenever the black-robed magician used powerful magic, there would always be a faint light flickering under his cloak, which would disappear in a flash.

"Look there!" Leah pointed at the black-robed magician's chest and warned loudly.

The three of them immediately understood what he meant and launched an attack at the same time to distract the black-robed magician, while Leah concentrated all her magic power, and a dazzling beam of light penetrated the black robe and accurately hit the flickering light source.

"Ah!" The black-robed magician let out a painful roar, his figure trembling in the light, and his true face gradually revealed - a former wizard of light who fell into darkness because of his pursuit of extreme power.

"You...you guys..." His voice was weak and his body began to become unreal, obviously he had suffered a serious injury.

"Everyone has light and shadow in their hearts. The key is how to choose." Lin Feng walked forward slowly, pointing the tip of his sword at his former colleague, "Turn back and contribute your strength to true harmony." The black-robed magician smiled bitterly, and eventually turned into a puff of black smoke and dissipated, leaving only a whisper echoing in the air: "Your road... will be difficult..."

As the black-robed magician disappeared, the sky brightened again, and the sun shone on the square, bringing long-lost warmth. The villagers gathered around, their faces full of awe and gratitude.

"We did it." Lin Feng wiped the sweat off his face and smiled at his companions.

"But this is just the beginning," Leah reminded, "the real challenge is just beginning."

"No matter what lies ahead, we will face it together." Alvin's words were full of determination.

"Yes, let's face it together." Lin Feng repeated, his eyes flashing with expectation and determination for the future.

"First, we need to collect more information about the Twin Realm Stones," suggested the female sorceress Leah. Her eyes shuttled among the crowd, as if looking for every possible clue. "The key may be hidden in the ancient books of the Temple of Light."

Lin Feng nodded in agreement: "Yes, the library is our next destination. Alvin, you are most familiar with the structure of the temple, lead the way."

Alvin raised his lips with a confident smile: "Follow me closely and go directly to the forbidden book area. It is said that there are some taboos and unsolved mysteries collected there. The information about the Double Realm Stone may be among them."

The group walked through the busy corridor of the temple and headed towards the mysterious area. The door of the restricted book area opened slowly and automatically, as if welcoming these brave explorers. The smell of dust mixed with the aroma of old paper filled the air, and rows of towering bookshelves cast long shadows under the dim light.

"Every book here carries the secrets of history." Leah gently stroked an ancient leather-bound book, her eyes flashing with a desire for knowledge.

"What we are looking for may be the ancient legend about the balance of light and darkness, or directly the description of the Double Boundary Stone." Lin Feng said as he pulled out a thick book from the bookshelf and flipped through it carefully.

Time passed quietly as they read, until a seemingly ordinary black-covered book caught Alvin's attention. He gently blew away the dust on the cover, and a line of simple words came into view - "The Dual Realms of Light and Shadow: The Key to Balance".

"Found it!" Alvin's voice was filled with excitement that could not be concealed. He quickly turned the pages of the book and quickly browsed the contents. "It mentions the legend of the Twin Boundary Stones, and also comes with a blurry map that seems to point to... the Misty Forest in the north!"

"The Misty Forest, a place full of unknowns and dangers?" The female mage Leah frowned, obviously having some concerns about this destination.

"That's right." Lin Feng put away his usual relaxed smile and his expression became serious. "Since the Double Realm Stone is there, we must go no matter how dangerous it is."

"We should be fully prepared before we set off," Alvin suggested. "Bring the necessary equipment and notify the warriors of the Temple of Light. We may also need some special protective magic."

The preparations were carried out intensely and orderly. The villagers spontaneously prepared food and necessities for them. Everyone's face was filled with admiration for the heroes and worry about the unknown.

Finally, the day of departure arrived. The first rays of sunlight in the morning shone on the square. Alvin, Lin Feng, Leah, and several selected brave warriors from the Temple of Light stood in front of the queue. The blessings and expectations of the villagers came like a tide.

"We won't let you down." Lin Feng promised the crowd, then turned to the team, "Are you ready?"

"Always be prepared." The brave men responded in unison, their voices firm and powerful.

Just as they were about to embark on their adventure, an old and gentle voice sounded: "Children, remember, true power comes from the harmonious coexistence of inner light and darkness, not from any external treasures."

They looked back and saw an elderly wise man standing on the steps of the Temple of Light, holding a worn cane, his eyes flashing with wisdom that showed he understood the world.

"Thank you for your teachings, wise man." Alvin bowed deeply and turned back to the team. "Let us set out to find that balance and protect everything we cherish."

As the team embarked on the journey to the Misty Forest, a gust of wind blew, bringing the unique freshness of the distant forest, as if nature was also crowning their journey. Along the way, they shared various legends and rumors about the Misty Forest, including stories about ancient guardian beasts and lost souls. Each narrative gave this expedition a mysterious and exciting color.

"If we really encounter a guardian beast, how are you going to deal with it?" asked a young brave, his eyes flashing with desire for the unknown and a hint of nervousness.

"Legend has it that the guardian beast of the Misty Forest can see into people's hearts," Leah replied, her voice gentle but authoritative. "Keeping your heart pure and firm may be the key to winning its approval."

During the journey, they also encountered some small tests, such as the sudden appearance of dense forest fog, or strange noises around the camp at night. Each challenge made their cooperation more tacit and their beliefs more firm.

“We are the messengers of light and shadow. What we are looking for is not only the Twin Boundary Stones, but also the way to find a balance between ourselves and the world.” Lin Feng said this one night by a campfire. The firelight reflected on his face, making him look particularly resolute.

As time went by, the scene deep in the misty forest gradually unfolded before their eyes. The exotic flowers and plants, and moving trees that they had heard countless times in legends seemed to welcome these brave explorers. However, as they went deeper, the surrounding atmosphere became more and more solemn, and an invisible pressure enveloped the entire team.

"Be careful, the energy fluctuations here are very unstable." Alvin said vigilantly, his sword in hand, ready to deal with any emergency at any time.

At this moment, the ground shook slightly and heavy footsteps were heard in the distance. Then, a huge shadow appeared at the end of the woods. It was the guardian beast of the Misty Forest - a giant wolf with two-color pupils. Its eyes showed both deep wisdom and inviolable majesty.

"We have no ill intentions. We are here to find the Twin Boundary Stones in order to achieve balance in the world." Alvin took a step forward and explained his purpose in a calm but firm voice.

The giant wolf seemed to understand his words, its two-colored pupils glanced back and forth between them, then it hummed and turned and walked into the depths of the forest. After hesitating for a moment, the team decided to follow, as they knew this might be the key to approaching the Twin Realm Stone.

Following the path, they came to an open area, in the center of which stood a strange stone, emitting a faint light. That was the Twin Realm Stone. But at this critical moment, an unknown shadow force suddenly emerged, attempting to take away the Twin Realm Stone. (End of this chapter)