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

Chapter 826 Part
During the march, an elderly peasant woman suddenly stopped and pointed with a trembling hand to a strange flower under an ancient tree: "Look, this flower... I have never seen it before, but it seems to be welcoming us, as if saying, 'You are on the right path.'"

Su Zhe squatted down and carefully observed the blooming flower. Its petals shone with a faint light, echoing the ancient book on the altar. "Every miracle in nature tells us that light and hope are always with us." His words caused low exclamations from the people around him.

In the team, two children discussed quietly. "What kind of adventure do you think we will encounter?" one child asked curiously. "It must be the kind with dragons, magic and treasures! Just like the stories told by grandpa." The other child's eyes sparkled with a yearning for the unknown.

After passing through the winding mountain road, the group finally arrived at the entrance of an ancient ruins. The stone gate was engraved with traces of time, and in the center was a complex pattern, as if waiting for some kind of unlocking ceremony.

The old man walked to the stone door, closed his eyes and meditated. His fingers gently touched the ancient symbols and he chanted a series of low spells. As the last syllable fell, the ground shook slightly, and the stone door slowly opened, revealing a deep passage leading to the underground.

"This is the path to the core of light." The old man's tone was full of awe, "Only those with pure light in their hearts can pass the trial."

The group stepped into the passage, the light gradually dimmed, relying only on the weak light of the torches in their hands. Suddenly, a team member cried out in surprise. Not far ahead, a huge crystal spider was hanging on the top of the cave, with countless eyes flashing in the darkness, as if it could see through everything.

"Calm down, don't move." Su Zhe whispered, while slowly moving forward. There was an inexplicable calm in his heart, as if he had some kind of wonderful resonance with this ancient place.

At this moment, the crystal spider suddenly moved, but it did not attack, but slowly descended, and its transparent body actually contained a glimmering gem. The spider placed the gem in front of Su Zhe lightly, and then retreated to the top of the cave, as if it had completed a mission.

"Is this... the Heart of Light?" Avril stared at the gem in disbelief. The surrounding villagers also gathered around and exclaimed in amazement.

"It seems that even the creatures in nature have recognized us." Su Zhe carefully picked up the gem and felt the powerful power contained in it. "We are getting closer and closer to the truth."

As they go deeper, they encounter more tests and adventures, and each challenge deepens the trust and tacit understanding among the team. And those seemingly insurmountable difficulties are gradually overcome by everyone's wisdom and courage.

When they finally stood in the deepest part of the ruins, they saw a huge curtain of light before them, which reflected the history and future of the Land of Light, as well as a frightening prophecy - an unprecedented darkness was about to sweep across the continent, and the key to stopping all this was the Heart of Light in their hands.

"Is this... the future we have to face?" Avril asked softly.

Su Zhe held her hand tightly: "No matter what the future holds, we are no longer alone. Everyone in the Land of Light will be part of this force of light."

"So, what should we do?" A young hunter was eager to know the answer.

The old man stepped forward, his eyes far-reaching: "First, we must place the Heart of Light where it belongs and awaken the guardian power of the Ancient Kingdom of Light. But this is only the beginning, the real battle has just begun."

"Fight..." Su Zhe repeated the word, his eyes became extremely firm, "For the bright land, for every smile and dream, we are willing to face any challenge."

"Yes, fight." Avril agreed, with unquestionable determination in her voice, "And we are not alone. Look around, our people, although terrified, still choose to stand by us."

At this time, a usually taciturn blacksmith broke the silence. He clenched his fists and his face was full of determination: "As long as it can protect my home, my hammer is ready to serve the light." His words drew a murmur of approval, and everyone in the team was infected by this atmosphere and their confidence increased.

In the team, an old woman asked in a trembling voice: "But can we really win? The darkness sounds so powerful."

Su Zhe turned around, his eyes swept across everyone's face, and finally landed on the old woman: "It is precisely because there is darkness ahead that we have to become the light. Not because we are sure we will win, but because this is our home and our responsibility."

The old man nodded in agreement. He took out an ancient map from his robe, on which were marked several crucial locations: "According to ancient records, here," he pointed to a location marked by a star on the map, "is the key to placing the Heart of Light and awakening the Guardian. We must complete the ritual before darkness falls."

A young man in the team suddenly said loudly: "If history chooses us, let us prove that the people of the land of light will never bow to darkness!"

This remark resonated with everyone, and they expressed their determination to contribute to the upcoming battle. Even the youngest child looked at Su Zhe and Avril with a firm gaze, as if to say that even if the road ahead was unknown, they would move forward side by side.

Just as everyone was getting ready to embark on the final journey, a deafening roar suddenly came from outside the valley, and the earth trembled, as if foreshadowing that the forces of darkness were ready to move.

"Time is running out." The old man looked solemn and urged everyone to speed up.

The group quickly passed through the last maze-like tunnel and finally arrived at the location marked on the map - a vast open space shining with light, with an ancient stone platform in the center, which seemed to be specially prepared for the Heart of Light.

Su Zhe walked forward and carefully placed the Heart of Light on the stone platform. In an instant, the entire space was filled with dazzling light. The light was gentle yet powerful, as if it had life.

"Look!" Avril pointed to the sky, and saw beams of light rising from the stone platform, penetrating the ground and rushing into the sky, forming a huge light barrier that enveloped the entire land of light.

The old man looked at this shocking scene, tears in his eyes: "The guardian of the ancient country has awakened, but our battle has just begun. Remember, the light is in your heart, do not be afraid of darkness."

"We are ready." Su Zhe and Avril stood side by side, their figures appearing particularly tall in the interweaving of light and shadow.

"Then, let us embrace the bright future, no matter how difficult the road is." The old man took a deep breath and turned to face the team. "Warriors, now, let's go home."

As the team set out on their journey home, the floating ancient book automatically turned its pages for the last time in the valley, as if silently announcing the end of an era and heralding the beginning of a new chapter.

"Su Zhe, do you think we can really change the future?" Avril's voice sounded softly in the night breeze.

Su Zhe smiled and replied: "As long as there is light in our hearts, nothing is impossible. Moreover, we are no longer alone." "Look over there, it's them!" A passing caravan member pointed at the returning team and said to his companion in surprise. The crowd began to gather, their faces full of curiosity and expectation, and they whispered to each other.

"Look at the light in those children's eyes. Is it similar to the light we saw when we were children listening to heroic legends?" A woman held her child's hand, her eyes sparkling with memories.

“Yeah, I used to think those were just stories, but I didn’t expect to see real heroes with my own eyes today.” The man next to him exclaimed.

In the team, the young hunter whispered to his friend beside him: "I can't believe that we not only found the Heart of Light, but also awakened the Guardian. Next, we have to face the darkness head-on."

"My blood boils when I think about what I can do for my hometown. No matter how powerful the enemy is, we have the light with us." His friend patted him on the shoulder, his eyes also burning with fighting spirit.

When the group approached the village, the entrance was already crowded with people. Children were waving wooden swords, imitating the heroes in their minds; the elderly were supporting each other, with tears in their eyes, worried about the future, but also proud of and looking forward to the warriors.

"They are back! The messengers of light!" A childish voice rang out in the crowd, followed by cheers.

Su Zhe and Avril walked at the front of the team, and their every step seemed to step on people's hearts, stirring up waves. They smiled and waved to everyone, and their calmness and confidence gave everyone unlimited courage and hope.

The old man stood beside the village chief and said to Su Zhe: "Your name, Avril, and the name of every warrior will be remembered. The history of the Land of Light will remember this moment."

Su Zhe stopped and looked around. His eyes seemed to be able to penetrate the darkness and see everyone's soul. "This is not the glory of the two of us, but the victory of all the residents of the Land of Light. We have woven this story together, and we will write the next legend together."

"But the darkness still lurks, what else can we do?" a young man asked impatiently, his voice filled with anxiety.

Avril took a step forward, her voice clear and firm: "We still need to unite all the forces that can be united, find more fragments of light, and strengthen our defenses. There is a small spark in everyone's heart, and when gathered together, it can become a blazing flame that illuminates the darkness."

"Also, don't forget the crystal spider that gave us the Heart of Light." Su Zhe added, "Nature has power that we cannot imagine. Perhaps there are more allies waiting for us to discover."

At this time, an old man hobbled to Su Zhe and tremblingly handed him a tattered diary: "This is what my grandfather left behind. It records a lot of ancient knowledge and legends. Maybe it will be helpful to you."

Su Zhe took it with both hands, his eyes full of gratitude: "Thank you, every bit of help is an indispensable force in our fight against darkness."

Just as the crowd was immersed in excitement and discussion, suddenly, a sharp eagle cry pierced the night sky, and a huge silver eagle circled down and landed on Su Zhe's arm. There was a gleam of wisdom in its eyes, as if it brought urgent news.

"It seems that a new challenge has arrived." Su Zhe looked at Feiying with a stern look in his eyes. He turned to the crowd and said in a firm and clear voice, "Friends, after resting and celebrating, we still have a long way to go. But remember, the light is in our hearts, and the darkness will eventually retreat."

Avril gently placed her hand on Su Zhe's back, and the two smiled at each other. That smile showed both trust in each other and fearlessness in the face of unknown challenges.

"Are you ready, Avril? No matter how many unknowns and difficulties there are in the future, we will face them together." Su Zhe asked softly.

Avril nodded, her eyes full of determination: "As long as we are together, nothing is impossible."

The surrounding crowd once again burst into warm applause and cheers, and their words intertwined in the air, forming an unstoppable wave of positive energy.

"Look, they are like warriors walking out of ancient legends!" exclaimed a young man, his eyes full of longing for the future.

“That’s right, the land of light shines because of them, and each of us can become our own light.” The aunt next to her echoed and clenched her fists. Her determination infected everyone around her.

At this moment, a carrier pigeon flew up from the crowd, circled a few times and flew straight to Su Zhe, with a sealed letter tied to its foot. Su Zhe took it gently, opened it and looked at it, his face suddenly changed.

"What's wrong, Su Zhe?" Avril asked hurriedly when she saw this.

Su Zhe raised his head, his eyes revealed an unprecedented seriousness: "A letter for help from the far north. The town there is being attacked by an unknown force. Please ask for help from the Land of Light."

"Unknown force?" There was a cry of surprise from the crowd, and a feeling of unease began to spread.

The old man walked forward slowly, his tone steady and powerful: "Unknown does not mean invincibility. Our journey has just begun, warriors of the Land of Light, are you ready?"

"We're ready!" Everyone responded in unison, and their voices gathered into a powerful force that echoed throughout the village.

"Then let's set off, not only to save that town, but also for the future of the entire Land of Light." Su Zhe raised his right hand, and his clenched fist seemed to contain infinite courage and determination.

The team was ready to go again, and the villagers gave their blessings one after another. Some handed them dry food and water bottles, while others patted them on the shoulders. Silent encouragement and support were conveyed to everyone.

"Please come back safely, our hero!" a little girl cried, her eyes full of reluctance.

Su Zhe squatted down and gently touched the little girl's head: "Don't worry, we will bring light back and protect everyone's smile."

(End of this chapter)