Alliance: Start Suona, send away the stupid sister Zhou

As night fell, Lin Feng and his party stood on the city wall, looking at the lights of thousands of houses, their hearts filled with mixed emotions. Alvin gently put his hand on Lin Feng's shoulder: "Look, even in the darkest night, as long as there is light in your heart, you can light up hope."

"That's right, and our journey is far from over." Leah looked into the distance with a firm tone, "The next city, the next heart, are waiting for us to touch and inspire."

“Then let’s keep moving forward until the whole world can understand the beauty of the coexistence of light and shadow.” Jason clenched his fists, his eyes burning with passion and determination.

Leo, on the other hand, smiled at the side. His words seemed to be a challenge to everyone and to the upcoming challenge: "The ancient prophecy has begun. Let us witness together how light and shadow embrace, and how the world is reborn because of it."

Just as they were about to leave the city walls and continue their inspiring journey, a ragged old man hobbled over, with a strange light in his eyes. "Young man, I have heard about your deeds, and I am here to tell you a secret about the fate of the world." The old man's voice was hoarse and low, and passers-by around could not help but listen attentively.

"Secret?" Lin Feng asked doubtfully, while remaining alert. After all, in this game between light and shadow, every unknown could be a trap.

"Yes, a secret about the 'Gate to the Shadow Realm.'" The old man's eyes became serious. "It is said that this door connects to the depths of the Shadow Realm. If it is opened by the wrong person, it will cause unimaginable disasters and plunge the world into eternal chaos."

There was a commotion in the crowd, and passers-by cast surprised and worried glances and talked a lot.

"This sounds incredible!" a young girl exclaimed, holding her boyfriend's hand and looking at Lin Feng and the others nervously, "Do you really want to get involved in an incident of this magnitude?"

"We have no choice." Leo answered, looking around with a firm gaze, "If our journey is to lead the world towards harmony, then we must face all threats, no matter how deeply they are hidden."

The old man nodded, took out a yellowed map from his pocket and handed it to Lin Feng. "This map marks the path to the 'Gate of Shadow Realm'. I hope it can help you. Remember, the real test has just begun."

The moment he took the map, Lin Feng felt a heavy sense of responsibility surge in his heart. He took a deep breath and thanked the old man: "We will not let you down."

As the old man disappeared into the crowd, the group gathered together with solemn expressions. "This time, our opponents are not only visible enemies, but also shadows from the depths." Leah reminded, her eyes penetrating the night, as if looking for the direction of the future.

"No matter what, as long as we unite as one, there will be no difficulties that we cannot overcome." Alvin patted everyone on the back and encouraged them.

The next day, they held a grand rally in the city square, announcing the coming challenge to all who would listen, and calling on everyone to work together to protect the harmony and light of this land.

"Friends, harmony is not just the ideal of a few of us, it belongs to everyone." Raymond Lam stood on the podium, his voice loud and powerful, "No matter where we go or what challenges we encounter, as long as there is light in our hearts, there is nothing we cannot overcome."

People were talking and chatting in the audience, but more of them were awakened with courage and hope. An old man raised his shaking hands with tears in his eyes: "I haven't heard such inspiring words for a long time. Although I am old and weak, my heart is willing to follow you and contribute to this light."

"Look at these young people. They really want to change the world." A mother said to her child, her eyes full of tenderness and expectation. "Maybe we should do something too."

As the words fell, the story turned a new page. Lin Feng and his partners embarked on a journey to find and close the "Gate of Shadow World" with everyone's blessings and hopes. In the unknown ahead, what awaits them will be more severe tests and dark secrets that are enough to shake their beliefs.

“No matter what unknowns lie ahead, we are not alone.” Lin Feng said to his companions. Their smiles shone in the sun, as if foreshadowing a bright future that even darkness could not swallow.

“Let’s set off towards a wider world and let our footsteps become a testimony to the world’s transformation.” Jason raised his hand and pointed to the sky. At that moment, they seemed to have seen the final reconciliation of light and shadow, and the world was blooming with unprecedented brilliance because of their efforts.

Just as they were about to take the first step, a strange yet familiar voice rang out in the crowd: "Wait a minute, I want to join you too." Everyone turned around and found that the person who spoke was a young man who was simply dressed but exuded an extraordinary temperament, with determination and curiosity in his eyes.

"You? Why?" Alvin was a little surprised. They had never seen this young man before, but the determination in his words could not be ignored.

The young man stepped forward and introduced himself: "My name is Kevin, and I was once a traveler in pursuit of truth. After learning about your deeds, I realized that this is exactly the mission I have been looking for - to fight side by side with like-minded people and contribute to the harmony of the world."

The crowd was filled with ripples again, and discussions broke out. A child tugged at his mother's clothes and said excitedly, "Mom, look! Another warrior has joined us! They will definitely be able to protect us!"

The mother stroked her child's head and answered gently: "Yes, baby. When justice is achieved, light will never be swallowed by darkness."

Lin Feng looked at Kevin, a trace of consideration flashed in his eyes, and then he nodded: "Welcome to join, Kevin. Although our journey is difficult, every bit of strength is crucial."

As the team grew, they set out on a journey to find the "Gate to the Shadow Realm." Along the way, they kept meeting all kinds of people, some of whom offered help and some of whom offered tests.

One evening, they stopped at a deserted village. The elders in the village gathered around a campfire, telling the ancient legend about the "Gate of Shadow Realm". An old man with a long beard looked at Lin Feng, with a strange light in his eyes: "Legend has it that only those who truly understand harmony can find the door and prevent the disaster from happening."

"Then what should we do?" Leo asked anxiously. Obviously, every clue could determine their fate.

The old man smiled mysteriously: "The answer is not outside, but in your heart. When light and shadow are perfectly integrated in your heart, the path will appear."

This sentence was like a stone that stirred up a thousand waves. Every member chewed it over and over in their hearts, trying to dig out deeper meanings. Late at night, Lin Feng sat alone by the campfire, looking at the starry sky and thinking. At this time, a gentle voice sounded: "Are you thinking about the old man's words?"

Leah came over and sat down. Her voice was like a spring breeze, warming people's hearts. Lin Feng smiled slightly: "Yes, harmony is not only about the external world, but also about inner cultivation. I think the answer we are looking for is in our getting along and growing together."

The next day, the team continued to move forward, and the tacit understanding and understanding between them became deeper and deeper, as if every challenge was promoting the further integration of the light and shadow in their hearts.

Finally, on a stormy night, they found the secret path to the "Gate of Shadow Realm". Facing the ancient and mysterious giant door, everyone was filled with tension and anxiety, but more of a desire for victory. "Are we ready?" Jason gripped the hilt of his sword and looked around, his eyes filled with an unyielding fighting spirit.

"We're ready." Everyone answered in unison. Their voices were small but firm.

Lin Feng took a step forward and slowly inserted the Key of Harmony into the door lock. At that moment, the wind between heaven and earth suddenly stopped, and an ancient and solemn atmosphere filled the air.

The door opened, and inside was an unknown darkness. Just as everyone was hesitating, Kevin stepped forward and said, "Together, there is nothing we can't overcome."

His voice was like a warm current, inspiring everyone's heart. They walked through the door hand in hand, the light behind them gradually faded, and there was an endless road of shadows ahead.

"Here..." Leah murmured softly and looked around. Everything around her seemed so strange, even the air seemed to be whispering.

"Be careful, we don't know what is hidden here." Leo warned vigilantly, every nerve in his body was tense, ready to deal with possible danger at any time.

As they went deeper, a faint light flickered in the distance, attracting everyone to move forward. When they approached, they found that it was an old woman holding a lantern, and there was a light of wisdom beyond ordinary people in her eyes.

"Welcome to the edge of the shadow world, travelers." The old woman's voice echoed in the empty space. "I am the gatekeeper Selina. For a long time, I have been waiting here for someone who can balance the light and the shadow."

"Waiting for us?" Jason was puzzled. "We are here to close the gate to the Shadow Realm and prevent disaster from happening."

"That's right." Selina nodded slightly, "But you must first pass three trials to prove that you have a heart of light and are not afraid of the power of shadow. Only by passing the trials can you gain the power to seal the gate."

The surroundings suddenly changed, and the first trial had begun. A group of ghostly shadows attacked them, which was both a test and a reflection of their inner fear and anxiety.

"Concentrate and use the light in your heart to disperse them!" Lin Feng shouted loudly, and everyone acted as he said. The inner beliefs turned into light, illuminating the darkness around them bit by bit, and the shadows gradually dissipated.

After passing the first level, the second test comes - a maze, which reflects everyone's choices and sacrifices. In this maze, every step requires teamwork and the spirit of self-sacrifice.

"We must trust each other. Every decision is crucial." Alvin's words strengthened everyone's determination. They supported each other and finally found the exit of the maze. Behind them were the footprints of their common growth.

The final trial is an illusory battlefield where they must face their own reflections—not just copies of their appearance, but also the versions of themselves that they are most reluctant to face deep down in their hearts.

"Facing it means facing your true self." Kevin's words encouraged everyone. In the fierce confrontation, they learned to accept their own flaws, turn them into motivation for growth, and finally defeated their own mirror image.

After three trials, Selina appeared in front of them, the lantern in her hand glowing brightly. "You did it. Now, the power of the seal will be with you."

Under her guidance, they found the sealed monument with ancient characters engraved on it. When Lin Feng embedded the Key of Harmony in his hand into the monument, the whole space vibrated, a beam of light shot up into the sky, and the door connecting to the Shadow Realm slowly closed, and everything returned to calm.

"We succeeded..." Leah's words were filled with unbelievable joy.

"Yes, but we know that the road to harmony is still long." Lin Feng looked at his partners, and there was the same determination in their eyes.

At this moment, the old man who had spoken excitedly in the city square appeared in front of them. His eyes were brighter than before: "You have done what others think is impossible. You are the true messengers of light."

"Thank you for your trust." Lin Feng replied with a smile, with a myriad of emotions surging in his heart.

"The journey is not over yet, and the world outside is still waiting for your light." The old man smiled mysteriously, and then disappeared in the light.

As they left the mysterious place and returned to the sunlight, the crowd began to talk and marvel again. This time, it was not only respect for them, but also the fire of hope that ignited in the hearts of countless people.

"Look, they really did it!" a child jumped excitedly.

"Yes, as long as you have a bright heart, there are no difficulties that cannot be overcome." A father hugged his son with tears in his eyes.

Amidst the applause and cheers, Lin Feng turned to look at his companions. Their eyes met, and nothing needed to be said, as everything was spoken.

"Where are we going next?" Jason asked, his eyes shining with infinite longing for the future.

"Wherever there is a shadow, there needs to be light." Lin Feng pondered for a moment, his eyes determined, "Let us go to those places shrouded in darkness and spread the seeds of hope."

"That sounds like a good idea." Alvin nodded in agreement, "But where exactly? There are so many places in the world that need light."

At this moment, Kevin took out an ancient scroll from his backpack, on which was drawn a complex and mysterious map. "I got this by chance during my journey. It is said that it can reveal the hidden land of suffering." He slowly unfolded the scroll, and everyone gathered around.

In the center of the map, a bright red mark stood out and seemed to be beating faintly. "This is... the Dark Forest, a legendary abandoned area, said to be ruled by an unknown evil." Kevin's voice was filled with a hint of worry. (End of this chapter)