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

Chapter 823 Struggle History

"Brother Su Zhe, what is that? Are we leaving?" The expectant child seemed to sense the subtle change in the atmosphere and tugged at the corner of Su Zhe's clothes nervously.

Su Zhe bent down, patted the child's shoulder, and said gently but firmly: "Don't be afraid, we will take care of everything. Now, what you need to do is to enjoy this night with everyone. Protecting the village is our responsibility as adults."

As the night deepened, Su Zhe and Alia quietly left the gathering around the campfire and headed for a hidden cave, where they would discuss how to deal with this sudden threat.

"This threat is too vague, but it is definitely not groundless." Arya frowned and tapped her fingers lightly on her knees, which was a common action when she was thinking.

"Indeed, but we can't act blindly. I have an idea," Su Zhe's eyes flashed with cunning, "We might as well take advantage of the situation and use this 'gift' as bait to set a trap and lure the snake out of its hole."

Avril's eyes flashed with approval when she heard this: "Yes, we can take this opportunity to understand the enemy's true intentions, and maybe even find their lair."

The howling night wind seemed to be cheering for their upcoming plan. The two made a detailed plan and decided to use the environment in the village to lay a net, and at the same time informed the villagers to hide and be prepared, just in case.

Before dawn, Su Zhe returned to the campfire and whispered to Nowell who was still on guard. Nowell nodded solemnly and then quickly conveyed the instructions to the other young men.

As soon as the sky turned pale, the whole village began to change subtly. On the surface, everything was normal, with children playing and women busy, but there was a hint of tension and vigilance in the air.

Su Zhe and Alia stood at the entrance of the village, their eyes piercing through the morning mist, as if they could see through the coming storm. They knew that a more difficult battle was quietly approaching, but as long as there was light in their hearts, they would have nothing to fear.

"No matter what the 'gift' is this time, we will let it know that the land of light must not be violated." Su Zhe turned his head and said firmly to Avril. The two held hands tightly, as if they had made a common vow in silence.

"Yes, the light is always worth protecting." Avril responded, the determination in her eyes was as bright as the morning star. Although her voice was soft, it contained an unshakable power.

Passersby in the village began to talk about it, with curiosity and worry intertwined in their conversations.

"Have you seen Su Zhe and the others? It seems like something big is about to happen." An old man said to the young man beside him, his eyes full of worry.

“Yes, Novel has led the young men to strengthen patrols and arranged some strange formations that I have never seen before.” The young man responded, with a hint of nervousness and excitement in his tone.

Not far away, several women were busy preparing breakfast and exchanging their views.

"I hope this is not a bad sign. Last night's bonfire party was so wonderful. I really don't want such peace to be broken." One of them sighed, his eyes full of desire for a peaceful life.

"I hope Su Zhe and the others can bring us good news again, just like the last time they defeated Shadow." Another person clasped his hands together and prayed devoutly.

As time went by, the tense atmosphere in the village became more and more intense, and all this was expected by Su Zhe and Alia. They knew that the real test was coming, and this test was not only a test of strength, but also a test of wisdom and will.

In the evening, a traveler from outside the village hurried to the entrance of the village, looking panicked. He saw Su Zhe and Avril standing there at a glance, walked up quickly, and said anxiously: "You must be careful! I came from the north, and I heard on the way that an organization called 'Shadow Apostles' was gathering. It is said that they have an evil power that can control people's hearts, and are looking for some important target everywhere."

Su Zhe and Avril looked at each other and knew that this might be the true face of the so-called "gift". They expressed their gratitude to the traveler and promised to protect the village.

"We won't let anyone harm this place." Su Zhe said firmly. This sentence was not only a promise to the travelers, but also a guarantee to the entire village.

"Then I wish you good luck, and may the God of Light bless you." After the traveler said this, he hurriedly continued his journey, leaving Su Zhe and Avril where they were, staring solemnly at his back as he disappeared in the afterglow of the sunset.

"Avril, it seems that our plan needs to be accelerated." Su Zhe said in a deep voice.

"Agreed. Besides, we must find a way to fight against this mind-controlling power, otherwise..." Avril's words stopped abruptly, but both of them knew what was left unfinished.

As night fell and the moonlight shone like water, the whole village seemed calm, but undercurrents were surging. There was no more laughter around the bonfire, but silence and vigilance. In this atmosphere, a dark shadow approached quietly, trying to sneak into the village.

"Here it comes." Su Zhe said softly, his eyes as sharp as an eagle.

The trap they had laid long ago was quietly waiting for the arrival of the prey. At this moment, Su Zhe and Avril looked at each other, without any extra words, only a deep understanding.

"Remember, our goal is not only to defeat them, but also to find the key to stop the spread of this disaster." Avril reminded, her hand gently placed on the hilt of the sword at her waist, ready to fight at any time.

Su Zhe nodded, his eyes as bright as torches: "Together, for the light."

The shadow looked particularly treacherous under the moonlight. It carefully shuttled between the shadows, as if it knew the defenses of the village very well. However, every step it took fell right into the edge of the trap carefully set by Su Zhe and Avril.

"Who's there!" A low shout broke the silence of the night. It was a patrol team led by Novel who discovered something unusual. Holding torches and simple weapons, they quickly approached the shadows. The villagers also responded, lighting up the lights and forming a second line of defense.

The shadow seemed to sense the tightening of the encirclement and suddenly stopped. The air seemed to freeze, and only the tense breathing of both sides echoed in the night sky. At this moment, the shadow suddenly turned around, and a pair of deep eyes flashed in the moonlight, looking directly at where Su Zhe was.

"I heard the voice of the Son of Light." The voice was not human, but it had an indescribable allure that penetrated the night sky, causing some weak-willed villagers to tremble. Su Zhe exchanged glances with Avril, and they had already made up their minds. "It is us, the peepers of the shadows." Su Zhe responded calmly. His voice was firm and powerful, echoing over the village, giving everyone courage.

The shadow slowly lifted the veil, revealing a pale and bloodless face, with a cruel smile on the corner of his mouth: "Very good, I brought a 'gift' to let you feel the power of the shadow in advance."

Before he finished speaking, a strange wave spread from the center of the shadow and rushed towards the center of the village. The villagers screamed in fear, and several weak people fell to the ground, holding their heads and struggling in pain, obviously affected by the wave.

"Keep your mind focused and concentrate on the light!" Avril reminded loudly, drawing out her sword and pointing the tip of the sword at the shadow, releasing a soft but powerful light that instantly stabilized the emotions of the affected villagers.

Su Zhe took the opportunity to activate the pre-set mechanism, and the ground suddenly cracked, and a huge net woven by light and shadow rose from the ground and rushed towards the black shadow, trying to trap it. The black shadow reacted very quickly, and his figure flashed, and he easily avoided the giant net, but this change made him show a hint of surprise.

"Interesting." For the first time, there was a hint of interest in the black shadow's tone. He then stretched out an arm, and a black energy ball condensed at his fingertips, attacking Su Zhe and Avril.

The villagers exclaimed in surprise, but Su Zhe and Avril cooperated seamlessly, one attacking and one defending. Su Zhe summoned a shield of light to block the energy ball, and Avril took the opportunity to launch a counterattack. Her sword light was like a meteor that cut through the night sky and hit the black shadow directly.

The battle was raging at the edge of the village, and every clash amazed the villagers who were watching. They had never seen such an extraordinary battle. The children stared with wide eyes, the young people whispered excitedly, and the old people murmured prayers. Everyone participated in this battle between light and shadow in their own way.

"It seems that you are more prepared than I thought, but the game has just begun." The shadow retreated after another round of confrontation. Its figure gradually faded and finally turned into a wisp of black smoke and disappeared into the night, leaving behind a warning: "The real 'gift' is about to come. Are you ready to face despair?"

As the black shadow disappeared, discussions broke out among the villagers. Some were surprised, some were afraid, but more of them had confidence in Su Zhe and Avril.

"What kind of people are they? How can they fight against such a terrifying existence?" A young man muttered to himself.

"Yes, I feel much more at ease with them around." The aunt next to her agreed, with a glimmer of hope in her eyes.

Su Zhe and Avril looked at each other, their eyes showing both wariness of unknown challenges and deep trust in each other.

"No matter what the 'gift' is, we can't let the villagers get hurt." Su Zhe said in a deep voice.

"Yes, what we have to do is not only to defend, but also to take the initiative to attack, find the lair of the Shadow Apostle, and solve all this once and for all." Avril gripped the sword tightly, her words full of determination.

In the night, their figures were elongated by the firelight, as if they were two unshakable guardian gods. In this night of tranquility and uneasiness, a greater adventure was brewing, and the war between light and shadow had just begun.

"Let's go. We will go deep into the forest tonight and look for any clues about the Shadow Apostle." Su Zhe suggested. His voice was firm, revealing his unquestionable determination.

"I agree. We can't just wait passively any longer." Avril nodded, and the two quickly packed their bags, preparing to explore the unknown dangers at night.

As the night deepened, they quietly passed through the sleeping village, where the villagers were probably dreaming about heroes fighting against darkness. The moonlight sprinkled on their backs, casting a layer of mysterious silver gauze on this secret journey.

Going deeper into the forest, the trees became denser, and the night wind brought a distant hum, as if even nature was telling of the coming ominousness. Su Zhe and Avril were alert to every movement, knowing that in such an environment, any tiny sound could be a fatal omen.

"Look over there," Avril reminded softly, pointing to a faint light ahead. There, an unnatural light flickered among the trees, forming a sharp contrast with the surrounding tranquility.

They approached cautiously and found that it was a hidden camp. Several figures in black robes were sitting around a campfire, talking in low voices. Some had strange totems on their faces, some were inlaid with strange gems, and they gave off an uncomfortable smell.

"They are Shadow Apostles." Su Zhe lowered his voice and confirmed their identities.

They hid their bodies and listened to the conversation of the shadow apostles, hoping to get more information from them. The content of the conversation was disturbing. They were planning a large-scale action against the village. The "gift" seemed to be a terrible weapon that could control people's hearts on a large scale. It was planned to be released on the next full moon night to completely devour the land of light.

Upon hearing the news, Su Zhe and Avril felt as if their hearts were hit by a heavy hammer. They knew that time was running out for the village.

On the way back, they quickly formulated a new plan and decided not only to defend, but also to actively destroy the conspiracy of the Shadow Apostles to save not only one village, but the future of the entire Land of Light.

The next morning, Su Zhe and Avril urgently gathered the villagers together and informed them of the conspiracy of the Shadow Apostle. Although the news was frightening, seeing the determined eyes of Su Zhe and Avril, the villagers also mustered the courage to face the darkness.

"We need everyone's help and only by uniting can we defend our homeland." Su Zhe said passionately. His voice was full of appeal and inspired everyone's fighting spirit.

"Adults and children alike, everyone has their own role. Let us work together to create our own bright legend," Avril added. Her words were gentle yet firm, giving the villagers great comfort and confidence.

The crowd began to boil, vows and words of encouragement came one after another, and the love for home and the persistence in light gathered into an unstoppable force.

"Well, without further ado, let's start preparing right away." Su Zhe announced, and the crowd immediately divided into different groups. Some were responsible for making weapons and protective gear, some were learning basic self-defense skills, and some were responsible for intelligence gathering. The entire village seemed to have turned into a fortress overnight.

Night fell again, Su Zhe and Avril led an elite team and sneaked silently into the depths of the forest. Their target was the secret camp of the Shadow Apostles, ready to deal a fatal blow to the enemy.

"Remember, speed and concealment are the key. We can't alert the enemy." Su Zhe whispered, his eyes sweeping over each team member, his eyes showing both trust and a determination that would not tolerate failure.