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

Chapter 797 Determined
"No matter what the future holds, as long as there is light in our hearts, darkness will eventually recede." Su Zhe's voice resounded through the night sky. It was a promise he made to himself and to everyone.

As the figure of the light priest gradually faded away, they knew that the real challenge and adventure had just begun. But at this moment, they were no longer afraid, because they had a bright light in their hearts that illuminated the way forward - that was the eternal faith and hope.

"Let's go, friends." Su Zhe raised his arm and pointed to the dawn on the horizon. "Let's carry this light and continue to move forward."

Passerby A stood not far away and witnessed all this, with disbelief written all over his face: "It's unbelievable, it's like the legendary heroes reappeared in the world. Look at them, that light... is real hope."

Merchant B put down the goods in his hands, stared at the team that was gradually going away, and whispered to the person next to him: "It's great to still see such a scene in this world. They reminded me of the heroic legends told by the older generation."

An elderly couple stood arm in arm on the porch. The old lady sighed: "It's great to be young. If you have a dream, just chase it, no matter how high the mountains and how long the rivers are. I hope they can succeed and find back the lost light in this world."

Grandpa patted her hand, smiling with a hint of yearning: "Who says we can't do our part for this light? Tomorrow we will go to the old locust tree at the entrance of the village and tell their stories, so that the seeds of hope can continue to spread."

In the team, the newly joined wanderer Xiaojie asked Aiden excitedly: "Where are we going next? I think I can already feel that the light is not far away."

Aiden patted Xiaojie on the shoulder and said, "Next, we will head to the northernmost frozen city. There is a crystallization of ancient wisdom hidden there, which is also one of the important clues to finding the 'Heart of Light'."

Leah looked towards the north, a trace of determination flashing in her eyes: "The Frozen City, it is said that there are secrets hidden there that even time cannot touch. No matter how difficult it is, we must find out the truth."

The mage closed his eyes and pondered. His fingertips moved slightly, and there seemed to be invisible waves echoing in the air: "The road to the north will not be smooth. But as long as we have light in our hearts, no cold can invade us."

The team set out again, each step more firmly and powerfully. They knew that their journey was not only to find the "Heart of Light", but also to sow the seeds of light in everyone's heart and awaken the dormant courage and faith.

A few days later, the outline of the frozen city finally became vaguely visible on the horizon. It was a dream castle made of ice crystals, beautiful and lonely, as if it was a world of its own. In front of the city gate, a huge ice sculpture guard stood quietly, his eyes penetrating the thousand-year-old ice, examining every visitor.

"Welcome to the Frozen City, brave warriors." An old man in a silver robe walked out slowly, his voice was unusually clear in the cold wind, "Few people can make it here, I admire your determination. However, the test in the city is extraordinary, are you ready?"

Su Zhe took a step forward and looked the old man in the eyes firmly: "For the sake of light, we are willing to face everything. Please guide us how to pass the test."

The old man smiled and took out an exquisite ice crystal key from his wide sleeves: "The test does not come from me, but from the will of this city and even this world. This key can open the secret passage to the core. Remember, the truth is often hidden in the most unexpected places."

As the team goes deeper into the frozen city, every room and every ice wall seems to tell the past glory and sadness. In the process of exploration, they not only have to face the extreme cold, but also have to solve complex mechanisms and even fight fiercely with the ice monsters guarding the city.

"Look! What is that?" Xiao Jie pointed to an ice wall where a strange light shone through, as if something was flashing behind the ice.

Su Zhe approached cautiously, and with a light stroke of the ancient sword, the ice layer cracked, revealing a hidden ice chamber. In the center of the room, a crystal embedded in the ice lay quietly, emitting a soft and warm glow, which formed a sharp contrast with the surrounding cold.

"This... is the fragment of the 'Heart of Light'?" Leah couldn't believe her eyes. She reached out and gently touched the crystal. A warm current instantly flowed into her heart, filling her whole body with strength.

"It's not the complete 'Heart of Light', but we are one step closer to our goal." The wizard came forward to observe, with wisdom flashing in his eyes. "Each fragment carries different powers. We need to find them and gather them together again, so that we can awaken the real 'Heart of Light'."

"So, where's the next stop?" Aiden rubbed his hands together, his eyes full of desire for the unknown.

Su Zhe looked around at his companions, and everyone's eyes flashed with the same determination and enthusiasm. He took a deep breath, and his tone was unquestionable and firm: "It is said that there lives a wise man who can predict the future in the East Forest. Only by finding him can we get the next clue."

The team was ready to go outside the frozen city. Villagers, merchants, old people, children... everyone who had witnessed their story silently saw them off. In their hearts, this team was not only looking for light, but also weaving new dreams and hopes for the world.

At this moment, a gust of wind blew by, bringing with it a whisper from afar, as if the voice of the priest of light was echoing in the air: "Keep going, brave travelers. The battle between light and darkness has never been just a confrontation of strength, but also an awakening of the soul."

"This sounds like a new revelation." The wizard lowered his head in thought, his brows revealing deep thought.

Xiaojie scratched his head and said with a smile: "Are we going to become the heroes predicted? I am really excited just thinking about it!"

Leah smiled gently and patted Xiaojie on the shoulder: "Don't be too excited. There is still a long way to go. We have to be very alert."

The villagers gathered around and started talking:
"They are going to the East Forest, a place that is said to be where even time can be lost."

"A wise man? If he can really predict the future, then our world can be saved, right?"

"May light illuminate their path and may courage accompany them every step of the way."

As the team walked further and further away, a woman holding a baby looked at their backs with longing in her eyes: "Child, you want to be like them when you grow up, okay?"

A few days later, they arrived at the edge of the East Forest. The trees here were so tall that they reached the sky, and their branches and leaves were intertwined, blocking out the sun. Even the air had a bit of an ancient and mysterious atmosphere. The birdsong in the forest rose and fell, but no one could see them, which made people feel a little nervous.

"It feels like the flow of time here is different from outside." Xiao Jie whispered, looking around as if looking for some unusual signs. "Indeed, the East Forest has its own unique rules." The wizard replied, "We must be careful not to touch anything that should not be touched."

As they were moving cautiously, a strange creature suddenly emerged from the forest, covered with emerald green scales and with a gleam of wisdom in its eyes. It stopped in front of Su Zhe and asked, "Who are you and why did you come to this forbidden place?"

"We are travelers looking for fragments of the 'Heart of Light'. We heard that the wise men of the East Forest can guide us in the direction of progress." Su Zhe answered in a calm but firm tone.

The strange creature nodded, turned into a green light, and led them deeper into the forest. Along the way, the trees seemed to come alive, branches gently making way for them, flowers quietly bloomed at their feet, and a refreshing fragrance filled the air.

Finally, on an open grassland, an old man with white hair and beard was sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed. He opened his eyes, and those eyes seemed to be able to see through everything, looking directly into the depths of Su Zhe's soul.

“Your journey is difficult and full of unknowns, but I can see that your hearts are brighter than anyone else’s.” The old man’s voice was gentle and profound. “I will tell you the next clue, but before that, you must pass my test.”

The test is a test of the soul, requiring everyone to face and overcome the greatest fear in their heart. In a fantasy world constructed by the soul, everyone experiences their own "battle": Su Zhe faces the thought of giving up, Leah is confused about the future, the mage is lonely in the endless pursuit of knowledge, and Xiaojie doubts his own abilities.

Finally, when they walked out of the illusion, their eyes on each other became more determined and the connection between their hearts became stronger.

"Very good, you have proven your worth." The wise man nodded with satisfaction and handed them a map with an ancient totem drawn on it. "The Forgotten Island at the end of the east, where another fragment of the 'Heart of Light' is hidden, as well as clues to the final place. But the journey is long and full of dangers. May the light guide you."

After bidding farewell to the wise man and the East Forest, their reputations became even louder, and they became heroes sung by countless people. However, for Su Zhe and his companions, this was only one part of the journey, and greater challenges were waiting for them ahead.

In a tavern, a traveler was telling their story vividly, surrounded by listeners, everyone's face was filled with amazement and admiration.

"Just like this, they challenge the impossible time and time again and move towards the light. I don't know whether they can succeed, but I know that their stories have ignited the fire in our hearts." The traveler's words resonated among the crowd.

At this moment, in the distant sky, a faint light seemed to respond to the traveler's narration, rising slowly and illuminating the way ahead.

Su Zhe stood in front of the team, looking into the unknown distance, with a confident smile on his face: "My friends, no matter if there is wind, rain or lightning ahead, as long as we have light in our hearts, there is no shore we cannot reach."

Leah, the Mage, Xiaojie, and the new members all nodded in unison, with the same light flashing in their eyes.

"Then, let's head east, towards the Forgotten Island." With Su Zhe's order, the group set out on their journey again, moving forward courageously towards light and hope.

During the journey, all kinds of passers-by kept crossing paths with them, and everyone expressed their concern and curiosity about this extraordinary team in their own way.

"See? Those are the heroes who are looking for the Heart of Light!" a vendor whispered to the young man next to him, his eyes full of awe. "I heard they have already obtained several fragments. Our world is saved!"

"I really hope I can follow in their footsteps, even if it's just for a distance." There was a gleam of longing in the young man's eyes, as if at that moment, he also wanted to become a part of the legend.

In a teahouse in a small town, several travelers sat together, discussing the various legends of this team. "Have you heard? In the East Forest, they not only passed the test of the wise, but also obtained an ancient map pointing to the Forgotten Island." One of them lowered his voice, his tone full of disbelief, "It is said that the island has never been touched by even the oldest sailors, and there are endless secrets hidden in it."

"Secrets are secrets, but can they find the other fragments of the 'Heart of Light'?" another person raised a question, but was quickly drowned out by the confident eyes of others, "If anyone can do it, it must be them."

As time went by, the story of Su Zhe and his group spread like the wind to every corner, and their names gradually became synonymous with courage and hope.

Finally, after going through countless hardships, the Forgotten Island appeared on the horizon. It was a place shrouded in mist and almost forgotten by the world. The waves hit the rocks, making a rumbling sound, as if it was nature's welcome to their arrival.

"It looks like we've arrived." Xiao Jie looked at the fog ahead, feeling both nervous and excited.

The wizard frowned and studied the ancient map carefully. "The entrance to the island is hidden in the fog. We need to be careful. It is said that this place is full of traps and illusions."

Leah clenched her weapon tightly, her eyes determined: "No matter what happens, we will face it together."

The team slowly drove into the fog, the surrounding scenery began to become distorted, reality and illusion were intertwined, testing everyone's will and judgment.

"Is this... my little house?" Xiao Jie suddenly stopped and a familiar scene appeared in front of him, making him a little dazed.

"No, this must be an illusion." Su Zhe immediately realized that something was wrong and pulled Xiao Jie, "We can't be fooled by these appearances."

At this moment, a ghostly voice echoed around them: "Give up, travelers, no one can take the fragments of the 'Heart of Light' away from here, this is a cursed place."

Su Zhe stood up straight and responded loudly: "We will not be trapped by fear and illusion! Because we have light in our hearts, which is the love for the world, the desire for the unknown, and the trust between each other."

(End of this chapter)