Alliance: Start Suona, send away the stupid sister Zhou

Suddenly, an experienced scout approached silently and reported in a low voice: "Lord, I just learned from some merchants that there is an abandoned ancient city in the east, which is said to contain the key to deciphering ancient light documents. That may be the key to unlocking the secret of the artifact."

Hearing this, Lin Feng's eyes lit up: "Okay, we will go explore that ancient city tomorrow. At the same time, we must also start looking for the informant who can go deep behind enemy lines. The darkness will not give up easily, we must be one step faster than them."

Allen nodded in agreement, then turned to look at the people in the camp who were sharing food and stories. Their laughter and singing intertwined to form a warm and powerful picture. "Look, Lin Feng, this is what we are guarding - light and hope. No matter how long and difficult the road ahead is, as long as we have light in our hearts, there is nothing we cannot overcome."

Lin Feng smiled and responded: "You are right, Allen. And we have to be the first ray of light that penetrates the darkness."

Just as the conversation was about to end, a gust of wind blew by, bringing distant whispers, as if the secrets deep in the Shadow Forest were calling. A young woman walked towards Lin Feng and Alan from the edge of the crowd, holding a tattered map in her hand, with a strange light flashing in her eyes.

"My lord, Lord Allen, I... I may have clues about that ancient city." The woman's voice was a little hesitant, but the determination in her eyes could not be ignored.

Lin Feng and Allen exchanged glances, motioning her to continue. The woman swallowed, unfolded the map, and pointed to a vaguely marked location: "This is an ancient map passed down from generation to generation in my family. It marks an entrance that has not been recorded in modern times. It is said to lead directly to the forgotten ancient city. My ancestors were followers of the ancient messenger of light, and this secret has been passed down in my family."

Lin Feng looked at the map carefully, feeling inexplicably excited: "This is exactly what we need, can you take us there?"

The woman nodded firmly, "I am willing to do anything to help all of us escape the threat of darkness."

Allen patted the woman's shoulder gently: "Thank you, your courage is a valuable asset to our Bright Alliance."

The next day, the group set out on a journey to find the ancient city based on the ancient map. The journey was long and dangerous, and they encountered more challenges along the way, but the determination and faith of everyone in the team allowed them to overcome all difficulties. Whenever they passed through a village or met other travelers, they would attract surprise and admiration:

"Behold, the warriors of light, they are seeking hope for our world!"

"I really hope I can be like them, fighting against darkness and protecting light."

These voices are not only a recognition of their actions, but also a driving force for them to keep moving forward.

Finally, during a journey through a deep canyon, following the direction of the woman's finger, they found the secret entrance hidden in the cliffs. The entrance was covered with vines and traces of time, as if time itself was guarding the ancient secret.

The moment they stepped into the ancient city, an ancient and sacred atmosphere rushed towards them. The stone walls were engraved with epic scenes of the confrontation between light and darkness, which was shocking. After further exploration, they found the so-called "Key to Deciphering" in a dusty hall - an ancient manuscript that recorded the method of activating the true power of the artifact and the secrets that were crucial to fighting against the Dark Council.

Allen carefully flipped through the manuscript. Every page he turned was a replay of history. He suddenly stopped and his expression became serious: "Lin Feng, this manuscript mentions a prophecy that the final battle between light and darkness will take place at a place called the 'Intersection of Destiny', and that place seems to be hidden somewhere in this ancient city."

Lin Feng's eyes were determined. He looked around at his companions who had gone through hardships but remained indomitable: "Then, we must find this place and use our power to rewrite the fate of this world."

Night fell again, and the exploration of the ancient city was suspended. Everyone rested around the campfire. Lin Feng and Allen sat beside a towering stone tablet, discussing tomorrow's plan. Suddenly, a distant and mysterious bell broke the silence, and the whole ancient city seemed to respond to some call and shook.

"What's that sound?" the woman asked in confusion, and everyone else looked at Lin Feng and Allen, waiting for an answer.

Lin Feng closed his eyes and listened, then opened them, his eyes flashing with a desire for the unknown: "It's time, that should be the call of the intersection of destiny, guiding us to the final battlefield. Alan, get ready, tomorrow, we will uncover the mystery of all this and face our destiny."

Alan clenched his fists, his eyes burning with fighting spirit: "Yes, no matter what awaits us ahead, as long as we have light in our hearts, there is no darkness that we cannot overcome. Everyone, get ready. Tomorrow, we will unveil the veil of fate together."

At dawn the next day, the group, led by Lin Feng and Allen, followed the guidance of the mysterious bell and went deep into the more hidden areas of the ancient city. On the way, they encountered various mechanisms and puzzles, but they overcame them one by one with wisdom and unity. Every time a difficulty was solved, the team cheered and praised heartfeltly.

"It's incredible! I've never seen such a sophisticated mechanism design." exclaimed a refugee warrior who used to be a craftsman.

"It is the light that guides us and allows us to see the light of hope." Another young female magician echoed, her eyes sparkling with a desire for magical knowledge.

Finally, after exploring a series of complex mazes, they came to a huge circular square. In the center of the square, a huge crystal stele emitted a soft and warm light. It was like a coordinate, connecting the past and the future, light and darkness. On the stele, an ancient prophecy was engraved, and the last sentence was particularly eye-catching: "When light and darkness intertwine, the person holding the artifact will decide the fate of the world."

Lin Feng walked forward slowly and placed the artifact in his hand on the stone tablet. Suddenly, a dazzling light shot up into the sky, illuminating the entire ancient city like daylight. Everyone held their breath and witnessed this shocking scene.

After the light faded, dynamic images emerged on the surface of the stone tablet. They were a foreshadowing of future battles. The armies of light and darkness were fighting fiercely on an unknown battlefield, and the sky and the earth changed color.

"This...is this our future?" The woman's voice trembled slightly.

Lin Feng looked back at everyone, his tone full of determination: "It is not the future that determines us, but we ourselves that determine the future. This stone tablet shows only one of many possibilities. As long as we don't give up, there will always be a chance to change our destiny."

Allen stepped forward and stood side by side with Lin Feng: "We must not only prepare for the battle, but also find the most critical link to break the conspiracy of the Dark Council. Perhaps the mystery left by the black-robed man is the key to our breakthrough."

At this time, an elderly wise man slowly spoke: "In ancient legends, light and darkness are not eternally opposed. The two are originally one. Only by understanding and accepting each other's existence can we achieve true balance." Everyone was silent, and Lin Feng's eyes became more profound: "The wise man is right. What we pursue is not only to defeat the darkness, but also to find a way to harmony between light and darkness. Now, let us take this revelation and go back to prepare for everything that is coming."

Night fell again, and Lin Feng and Allen led the team back to the Alliance of Light. Along the way, those passers-by who had once had high hopes for light, seeing them return, cast even more respectful glances at them, their words full of trust and hope.

"Look, the Light Messenger Lin Feng and his companions are back. They must have found something."

"Yes, look at their eyes, they are full of confidence. Light will surely defeat darkness!"

Outside the camp, Lin Feng and Allen stopped and looked at each other. Their eyes conveyed trust and tacit understanding without words.

“No matter what the road ahead holds, we must keep going until light shines in every corner.”

"That's right, Lin Feng. The battle between light and darkness is also a test of inner faith. We will win this battle because we have light in our hearts."

Alan extended his hand, and the two of them shook hands tightly, as if silently making a vow. They turned and walked into the camp, and the crowd automatically parted to make way for them. Lin Feng announced loudly: "Friends, we have found the key, but the road ahead is still long and full of thorns. We need the strength of everyone, whether you are a strong warrior, a smart scholar, or even an ordinary farmer, you are all an indispensable part of the Alliance of Light."

Thunderous applause broke out from the crowd, mixed with excited discussions:
"Listen, the Lord said that each of us is important!"

“I have always dreamed of contributing to the light, and now is my chance!”

"I will contribute my family's best blacksmithing skills to forge the strongest weapons for the warriors!"

In an inspiring atmosphere, Lin Feng and Allen organized an emergency meeting to share their findings with everyone and began to plan the next action. They decided to split into two teams: one team was responsible for strengthening the training and defense within the alliance, and the other team was responsible for in-depth exploration based on the new clues to find the key to defeat the Dark Council in one fell swoop.

The next morning, the elite team selected by Lin Feng was ready to go, and the woman insisted on joining. Her family secrets and familiarity with the ancient city became valuable assets. Among the farewell crowd, a mother hugged her child tightly, tears welling up in her eyes, but she forced a smile: "Go, Dad, be your child's hero and bring peace to us."

The child's voice was childish but firm: "Dad, defeat the bad guys, I will wait for you to come back home and tell you stories!"

Lin Feng patted the child's head gently, turned around and headed for the journey, with mixed feelings in his heart. Along the way, they not only had to fight against the power of the Dark Council, but also had to overcome their inner fears and uncertainties.

The team traveled through the wilderness and ruins, and wherever they went, they always met people who were threatened by darkness. During the conversation, they learned more about the evil deeds of the Dark Council and collected some unexpected intelligence. Every communication deepened their determination to fight against darkness.

Once, during a short break in a small village, the village chief led the whole village to thank them. Tears flashed in the old man's eyes: "We have never seen such brave men as you. May the light protect you forever."

Lin Feng stood in front of the villagers, his voice steady and powerful: "There is light in each of us. As long as we unite as one, the darkness will eventually retreat. Please believe that we will bring back the dawn that belongs to everyone."

At the last stage of the journey, they tracked down a clue that was said to be the secret base of the Dark Council. There, a sudden fierce battle was inevitable. In the battle, Lin Feng and Allen led the team to break through the siege with wisdom and courage and face the core members of the Dark Council.

At the climax of the final battle, Lin Feng held the artifact high in his hand and stood back to back with Allen, surrounded by his teammates who fought desperately and the fallen enemies. Light burst out from the artifact, illuminating the dark secret room and everyone's heart.

"Alan, it seems that our journey is not over yet. But as long as we are together, there are no challenges that cannot be overcome." Lin Feng's mouth curled up into a smile, which was the belief in victory and the trust in his partners.

"That's right, Lin Feng. No matter how the darkness spreads, once the seeds of light are planted, they will continue to grow." Alan echoed, with the same determination flashing in his eyes.

At this moment, a deep and majestic voice sounded in their hearts, as if it was an echo from ancient time and space: "The real battle has just begun..."

After the words fell, everything returned to calm, with only the heavy breathing after the battle and the fading echo in the distance. Lin Feng and Allen looked at each other, without saying a word, but they understood each other tacitly.

Night falls again, but the story is far from over. On the way back, the two stroll under the starry sky, followed by the team and the people full of hope.

"Alan, that voice...did you feel it?" Lin Feng's voice was filled with an indescribable awe.

The night breeze was blowing gently, the sky was clear with stars, and a group of people walked through the silent forest. The faint light in the forest danced among the leaves, as if the spirits of nature were leading the way for them. On such a peaceful night, a burst of hurried and slightly panicked footsteps broke the silence. A girl staggered out from the shadows of the trees and almost bumped into Lin Feng who was patrolling.

"Help...Help!" The girl named Lin Yaya gasped, her eyes full of fear, her pretty face under her messy hair looked particularly pitiful. Her clothes were torn by branches, and several obvious scars glowed red in the moonlight, obviously she had just escaped from some kind of crisis.

Lin Feng quickly stabilized his body, looked around sharply, and asked vigilantly: "What's going on? Are you in any danger?" (End of this chapter)