Alliance: A Great Compassion Mantra, I make the whole network autistic

"It seems that the 'Phantom Hand' has noticed our actions." Erica's face was solemn, and her fingers gently slid across the dense spells. "We must find an emergency exit, otherwise we will be trapped here."

"Everyone, search separately and keep an eye out for any possible clues or mechanisms." Su Ye made a quick decision, and the team dispersed, each exploring the mysteries between the ancient stone walls.

Kane's keen perception led him to discover a hidden ventilation hole that was large enough for one person to pass through, but it seemed to be guarded by some kind of force. "There is a way out here, but there is a small problem that needs to be solved." He reported softly through the intercom, while trying to analyze the weakness of the guardian beast.

On the other side, Leo accidentally touched a seemingly ordinary stone slab, and the ground suddenly cracked, revealing a staircase leading underground. He shouted in surprise: "Here! I found a secret passage!"

The team quickly gathered together, facing two choices, time was running out, and there was no time to hesitate. "The secret passage may lead directly to the lair of the 'Phantom Hand', which is a great opportunity." Su Ye pondered for a moment, "But the vent is also our retreat, we can't give up. Teacher Alvin, you lead Leo to the vent, Kane, Erica and I will take the secret passage, and we will meet inside."

Before parting, Alvin patted Su Ye on the shoulder and said, "Be safe, my child. The road to justice is difficult, but we will win in the end."

Su Ye and his group walked down the winding stairs. Soon, they saw a huge underground palace in front of them. On the central platform, a tall figure in a black robe had his back to them. He was one of the core figures of the "Phantom Hand" - the Shadow Mentor.

"Welcome, Elemental Messenger." The Shadow Mentor slowly turned around, his voice cold and low, "You are smarter than I expected, and you actually found this place. However, the game ends here."

As soon as he finished speaking, countless shadow warriors emerged from the darkness and surrounded them.

"Prepare for battle!" Su Ye responded calmly. At his call, the elemental power gathered into a dazzling light shield, blocking the first wave of attacks.

The battle was extremely fierce. Kane's arrows shuttled through the darkness and struck accurately. Erica released complex spells to form a powerful protective net. Su Ye used his new knowledge to create an unprecedented elemental combination attack, and every strike caught the enemy off guard.

"Their coordination is incredible!" a shadow warrior exclaimed before falling down, his eyes full of disbelief.

Just when the battle was at a stalemate, Alvin and Leo suddenly broke in from the vent and joined the battle, bringing a crucial blow to turn the tide. With his newly acquired historical knowledge, Leo identified the hidden mechanism in the palace and activated an ancient light barrier, instantly clearing all the shadow creatures.

Seeing this, the Shadow Mentor's face became extremely gloomy. He reluctantly activated the palace's self-destruction program and sneered: "Even if you can survive today, the 'Phantom Hand' will not give up."

"We always find a way." Su Ye responded firmly. Everyone worked together and used the last clue to escape from the underground palace that was about to collapse.

When they basked in the sun again, passers-by around them witnessed the return of the heroes and cast admiring glances and warm applause.

"Look, they did it! That's Su Ye, the legend of the elemental messenger is true!"

"And that old man, I heard he was the greatest mentor."

Surrounded by the crowd, Su Ye turned to his companions and said with a smile: "We are just doing what we should do. The real battle has just begun."

"Indeed," Alvin nodded, his eyes sparkling with hope for the future, "Our journey is far from over. There must be a deeper shadow behind the 'Phantom Hand'."

"Moreover," Erica added, the tome gently turning in her hands, emitting a faint light, "that endless knowledge has only revealed the tip of the iceberg. There are still infinite possibilities for our understanding of this world."

Kane did not relax his hand on the bow. He looked around vigilantly and whispered, "The enemy will not sit still and watch us grow stronger. We must always be prepared to deal with the next challenge."

Leo held the worn-out map tightly. It was of great significance to him now. It was not only a guide to his home, but also a key to the unknown. "Thank you for letting me see another side of history. I am willing to continue to move forward with you and uncover more secrets."

Su Ye looked at the distant sky, where the clouds dispersed, revealing a blue sky of hope. "My friends, no matter what the future holds, as long as we fight side by side, there will be no difficulties that we cannot overcome. Now, we should return to the people first and use our strength to bring them more light and hope."

"So what's the next step?" Leo asked curiously. He was full of desire to explore this new world.

Su Ye raised a mysterious smile, "Next, we have to find the real source of the 'Phantom Hand' and stop their next conspiracy. This requires a plan and... a key source of information."

"The source of the information?" Alvin raised his eyebrows, obviously quite interested in this.

"That's right," Su Ye's eyes became deep, "We need to find an insider who can go deep behind enemy lines. And this person may be in a place we least expect."

"You mean..." Erica continued thoughtfully.

"Yes," Su Ye nodded gently, with stars twinkling in his eyes, "We have to find an ally who can infiltrate the enemy, or... make an enemy become our friend."

After the words fell, the team members exchanged knowing glances, and a new determination quietly grew among them. They knew that this road was full of unknowns and dangers, but as long as they were together, the light would always penetrate the darkness and illuminate the way forward.

"Well then," Kane put away his bow and arrow, his eyes determined, "no matter what is waiting for us ahead, let us face it together."

"Let's face it together." The other three said in unison, their voices full of strength and indomitable spirit.

Amid the awe and blessings of the crowd, the five men set off on a new journey. Their figures gradually faded away, but they planted the seeds of hope in everyone's heart. Passersby talked about it, and their words were full of praise for the heroes and their vision for the future.

"It's incredible, they are like mythical warriors who can do anything."

"Yes, looking at them, I feel that there is nothing we can't do." And all these conversations, along with the wind, seemed to reach the ears of Su Ye and others, adding more motivation and expectations to the new chapter they are about to unfold.

"For light, for freedom, we will never give up." Su Ye murmured in a low voice, as if he was making a promise to himself, to his companions, and even to the whole world.

Just as they were about to act according to the newly formulated plan, an uninvited guest suddenly appeared in the town square. He was a ragged traveler, and his arrival did not attract many people's attention, but his whisper was like a breeze blowing across the water, stirring up layers of ripples.

"The heroes you are talking about may be powerful, but the real threat is far from what it seems."

Passerby A came forward curiously and asked in a slightly questioning tone: "What do you know? Don't tell me you are also related to those fantasy things."

The traveler raised his head slightly, his eyes sparkling with deep light in the sunlight: "I was once a member of the 'Phantom Hand' until I discovered their true purpose. It is not just about conquest. Their goal is to control an ancient power that is powerful enough to subvert the world order."

There were voices of surprise and disbelief in the crowd, but more of them were curiosity about this shocking secret.

"If it's really as you said, what should we do?" Passerby B's voice was full of worry.

The traveler looked around and lowered his voice with a hint of mystery: "Only true light can dispel the deepest darkness. Su Ye and his companions are on the right path, but they need more help, especially news from the inside."

As they were talking, a burst of hurried footsteps came closer and closer. Kane appeared at the edge of the crowd, his eyes fixed sharply on the traveler who claimed to be a former member of the "Phantom Hand". "Who are you? Why are you telling us this?"

The traveler slowly stood up and looked directly at Kane, his eyes showing determination. "My name is Aiden. I was once lost, but now I am willing to atone for justice. I know a clue about the next location of the 'Phantom Hand', but I need your trust."

Kane frowned, turned around and exchanged glances with his teammates, and finally decided to bring the news back to Su Ye and others for discussion. The crowd automatically parted to make way for them, watching these heroes who shouldered a heavy responsibility leave.

Returning to the temporary camp, Su Ye quietly listened to Kane's report, then looked at the traveler who called himself Aiden, and asked cautiously: "If we believe you, can you guarantee the authenticity of the information?"

Aiden lowered his head and said in a heavy voice: "I can't promise anything, but I know that this is my only chance for redemption. Besides, time is running out. We must act quickly."

Su Ye was silent for a moment, then turned to look at his companions, who had both doubt and trust in their eyes. "We have no choice but to take a risk." He finally made a decision.

Thus, an action centered on unknown information quietly unfolds, and at the same time, they also realize that the depth of this struggle is far greater than they initially imagined. On the way to their destination, they encounter more trials and challenges, and each difficulty seems to test the trust and unity between them.

Finally, during a night trip, Aiden led them to the entrance of a forgotten ruin. Under the moonlight, the ancient stone door was carved with complex totems, revealing a depressing atmosphere.

"This is it, the secret gathering place of the 'Phantom Hand'." Aiden's voice seemed to tremble. He pushed open the door and a cold wind blew in his face. It seemed that there were countless secrets and dangers hidden inside.

Just as everyone was about to step in, an old and mysterious voice sounded in their ears: "Courage is commendable, but ignorance is also the greatest danger."

Everyone turned around and saw an old man in a long robe slowly approaching. He was surrounded by a faint blue light and his eyes revealed wisdom beyond that of ordinary people. "I am the guardian of the ruins. If you want to enter, you must pass my test first."

Facing this sudden challenge, Su Ye took a firm step forward, his eyes burning with unquenchable determination. "In order to stop the darkness, we are willing to accept any test."

The old man smiled, and then turned into a beam of light and merged into the ruins. "Then prove to me that you are worthy of the power to change your fate."

With the disappearance of the old man, the gate of the ruins opened with a bang, and inside was a series of trials, each of which hit the heart and tested the courage, wisdom and trust between the team. In the process, their relationship became closer and they had a deeper understanding of each other's abilities and determination.

After a series of arduous trials, when they finally stood in front of an ancient device at the deepest part of the ruins, the old man's phantom appeared again. "You have proven your worth. Now, I will reveal the true secret to you."

As he finished speaking, the device in the center of the ruins emitted a dazzling light, and a huge map appeared in the air, marking the true headquarters location of the "Phantom Hand" and the specific hiding place of that ancient power.

“Remember, true strength comes from within. It comes from love, sacrifice, and persistence.” The old man’s figure gradually faded away, leaving behind these meaningful words echoing in the empty ruins.

"We understand." Su Ye answered solemnly, his eyes becoming more determined. The team members looked at each other, and there was no need to say more. The tacit understanding and determination were enough to explain everything.

Just as they were about to leave the ruins and put the newly acquired intelligence into action, they heard chaotic footsteps outside the door, mixed with tension and urgency. Aiden's face changed, and he warned in a low voice: "Someone is coming, and there are a lot of them."

"Friend or foe?" Alvin quickly assumed a fighting stance and asked in a low voice.

Aiden shook his head, indicating uncertainty, but his eyes revealed a hint of uneasiness. At this moment, a group of well-equipped people in various clothes poured into the ruins. Their eyes scanned back and forth between the team and the floating map, and finally fell on Su Ye and his group.

"Who are you? How did you find this place?" the leader asked with sharp eyes.

"We are people who pursue truth and justice." Su Ye responded calmly, not backing down because of the other party's momentum. "Who are you? Why did you track us here?"

The leader sneered, "We are the Wings of Freedom, and we are specifically against the Phantom Hand. We have been looking for their lair, but we never thought that you outsiders would get there first."

Kane narrowed his eyes, his hand already on the bowstring: "Since we have the same goal, why not join forces? The greater the power, the greater the chance of exposing and destroying the 'Phantom Hand'." (End of this chapter)