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

Just as they were about to leave the ruins and continue their journey to find the remaining fragments of light, suddenly, the ground of the ruins began to shake, and an ominous premonition enveloped the entire team.

"What's going on?" Avril asked nervously, gripping the longbow tightly.

Su Zhe looked around solemnly, and saw the shadows of the guardians who had just been defeated slowly condensed into a blurry ball of light and shadow, and finally transformed into the image of an ancient wise man in a robe. His eyes were deep, revealing an indescribable knowledge and wisdom.

"I am the gatekeeper of this ancient monument, and I have long been waiting for a true hero." The wise man's voice echoed in the empty hall. "You have proven your courage and wisdom, but I still have a question that needs to be answered."

Lin Mufeng in the team stepped forward and asked respectfully: "Excuse me, do you have any questions that you need us to answer?"

“The reason why the fragments of light are scattered throughout the world is to test those who can carry the light. Tell me, when all the fragments of light are gathered together, how will you use this power?” The wise man’s question carried a weight that could not be ignored.

Su Zhe was silent for a moment, and his eyes became unusually firm: "We will dispel the darkness that shrouds the world, restore the world's balance and harmony, ensure that light and darkness coexist, and allow every life to grow freely under the light. We are not pursuing power, but to protect this world."

The wise man smiled with satisfaction: "Well answered. Remember, true power comes from the light within your heart. Don't let greed and desire blind your heart. Now, I will guide you to the location of the next fragment of light - the forgotten underwater palace."

The team was amazed. An underwater palace? Even the bravest explorers had never set foot there in many years. It was full of unknowns and dangers.

"Underwater palace?" Leah's voice was full of curiosity and uneasiness. "What kind of trial is hidden there?"

"Deep in the ocean lies an ancient power, as well as secrets forgotten by time. You will encounter not only threats from nature, but also sea elves guarding treasures and secrets." The wise man's words revealed an indescribable solemnity.

Just as everyone was immersed in the challenges and unknowns that they were about to face, a slight applause sounded in the ancient monument. An old man in ragged clothes who looked like a tramp appeared at the entrance. He looked at Su Zhe and others with a smile, and there was a cunning light in his eyes.

"Oh my, this is really exciting! I haven't seen such a young man with such potential for a long time." The appearance of the homeless old man made everyone stunned and then became alert.

"Who are you?" Su Zhe clenched the sword in his hand just in case.

The tramp waved his hand and laughed, "Don't be nervous, I'm just a passer-by who occasionally takes an interest in the adventures of heroes. I heard that you are going to the underwater palace, maybe I can provide some help."

"Help?" Avril asked doubtfully.

"Yes, I know a secret passage leading to the underwater palace, and I can introduce you to an old friend who knows about the place." The tramp said mysteriously.

Lin Mufeng frowned and carefully examined the uninvited guest: "What's the price?"

The tramp laughed and clapped his hands. "Smart! My price is simple. I just need you to promise to do me a small favor if you really find all the fragments of light."

The team exchanged glances. Although they were full of doubts, on an adventure like this, sometimes they had to take the risk of trusting others.

"Okay, we agree." Su Zhe made a decision, "But you have to promise not to cause us more trouble."

The tramp showed a satisfied look, and with a wave of his hand, a wall in the ancient ruins slowly opened, revealing a secret tunnel: "Follow me, heroes, the secrets of the underwater palace are waiting for you to uncover."

The team followed the tramp and stepped into the unknown tunnel, feeling both excited and nervous. As they went deeper and deeper, a whole new world, as well as more challenges and miracles, were waiting for them.

"This... is this really the way to the underwater palace?" Leah couldn't help but hesitate as she looked at the tunnel in front of her that was becoming increasingly darker and damp.

"Trust him. At least we have no better choice now." Su Zhe walked at the front of the team. His voice was steady, conveying confidence to his teammates.

As the team went deeper, the tunnel became wider and wider, until they suddenly saw a blue water in front of them. This was not an ordinary pool of water, but a natural cave that led directly to the ocean. The sunlight shone through the gaps at the top, making the water sparkle, and it was so beautiful that it seemed out of this world.

"Wow, this is simply... amazing!" Avril exclaimed, her bowstring gently plucked between her fingers, and it seemed that even the air vibrated with it.

The homeless old man stood aside with a smug smile on his face: "See, my information is more reliable than the legendary treasure map."

"Okay, what should we do next?" Lin Mufeng asked, his eyes penetrating the water, trying to peek into the unknown world.

"I have prepared the diving suits and oxygen tanks. Pick out the suitable size from the boxes over there." The homeless man pointed to several equipment boxes that seemed to be randomly stacked in the corner, appearing very thoughtful.

The team quickly changed their equipment, and after Su Zhe checked everyone's equipment was safe, he jumped into the water first. The cold sea water wrapped around their bodies, but their hearts were hot with the excitement of adventure.

"It feels like I've entered a whole new world!" Avril spun in the water, her hair flying like seaweed, her face full of childlike wonder.

During the dive, colorful schools of fish swam past them, and the coral reefs formed one mysterious maze after another. However, behind the beautiful scenery, there were unknown dangers. A group of silver fish suddenly fled in all directions, breaking the tranquility of the seabed.

"Something's happening!" Su Zhe immediately became alert and signaled the team to gather. Sure enough, not far away, a huge sea creature slowly swam over, its body covered with strange patterns, its eyes were cold and arrogant, it was an old sea dragon!

"Sea dragon?! We are not here to cause trouble." Lin Mufeng said nervously, his hands ready to release defensive magic.

At this moment, a gentle voice sounded in their minds: "Don't be afraid, I can sense your kindness. Few humans can come here, let alone travelers with a heart of light."

The team looked at each other in surprise, it was obvious that the sea dragon was communicating with them telepathically.

"We are here to find the lost fragments of light to save our world." Su Zhe responded sincerely.

The sea dragon seemed to think for a while, and its huge body swayed gently, causing the surrounding water to rise and fall accordingly: "Many years ago, a fragment of light was indeed left here, but to obtain it, you must first pass my test."

"Please tell us the content of the test." Su Zhe answered firmly. "The test is simple. Solve the puzzle of the seabed maze and reach the crystal room in the center. There, you will find the answer you want." Hailong's voice gradually dissipated, leaving only a faint ripple.

The team looked at each other, and then resolutely dived into a more complex underwater maze. Along the way, they faced whirlpools of water, traps of mechanisms, and fear of the unknown. But every time, they were able to overcome danger with wisdom and teamwork.

"Look, the crystal room is in front!" Leah's voice trembled slightly with excitement, and her finger pointed to a beam of light that penetrated the darkness of the deep sea.

Inside the crystal room, fragments of light were quietly suspended in the center, surrounded by circles of flowing halos, as if surrounded by the blessings of the entire ocean.

"We did it!" Avril cheered, the light in her eyes almost merged with the fragments.

Just as they reached out to touch the fragment of light, a gentle and slightly sad voice sounded: "Please remember, the power of light is used to protect, not to conquer. May you become the true guardian of world peace."

As soon as he finished speaking, the fragment of light automatically merged into Su Zhe's palm. A warm and powerful force flowed between them, and everyone felt unprecedented fulfillment and strength.

"We will not forget." Su Zhe promised softly, his eyes firm and far-reaching, as if he had already seen a broader journey ahead.

As they left the crystal room, the sea dragon appeared again, and this time, there was more approval in its eyes: "Brave travelers, may the blessings of the ocean be with you forever."

The team slowly ascended and returned to the sunny world. The wind on the sea was salty, wet and free. They knew that this was only part of the adventure, and there were more unknowns and challenges waiting for them in the future.

Just as they were about to return to the shore to gather their thoughts and discuss their next plan, a fisherman unexpectedly approached them in a dilapidated wooden boat.

"Wow, you guys emerged from the bottom of the sea? I thought I was seeing things!" The fisherman looked incredulous, with his rough hands on his forehead, trying to block out the glaring sunlight and see clearly these uninvited guests.

"We... have experienced some things." Lin Mufeng was vague, not wanting to reveal too much in front of ordinary people.

The fisherman heard this and his eyes turned, his face full of curiosity: "Experience? I don't think you are ordinary people. Did you find some treasure?"

"Treasure?" Leah couldn't help laughing. "In a sense, you are right."

"Oh, I knew you guys are not that simple. Come on, get on the boat, I'll give you a ride and we can have a good chat on the way." The fisherman greeted them warmly, completely ignoring the fact that they were still wearing wet diving suits.

Once on the boat, as the wooden boat swayed and cut through the water, the fisherman talked about many strange stories circulating on the sea, including various speculations about the mysterious underwater palace and even the legend of the sea dragon.

"Do you think there really is a sea dragon that has lived for hundreds of years? When I was young, I always dreamed of seeing it." The fisherman's eyes flickered, revealing a hint of an unfulfilled dream.

Su Zhe looked at the distant sea horizon and thought to himself. The test of the sea dragon and the power of the light fragments seemed to tell them that their mission was far more than this.

"Perhaps, some legends are not groundless." Su Zhe smiled faintly, leaving the fisherman with endless room for imagination.

The fisherman was amazed, and suddenly seemed to have thought of something, and lowered his voice: "By the way, there have been strangers appearing along the coast recently, and they are sneaky. You have to be careful. After all, there are always shadows under the light."

Su Zhe and the others looked at each other, alarm bells rang in their hearts. Could it be that their search for the fragments of light had been discovered by some unknown force?
At this moment, on the distant skyline, several dark ships approached quietly. They looked particularly abrupt and out of place with the leisurely fishing boats around them.

"Look, what are those?" Avril was the first to notice, pointing in that direction with trembling fingers.

"Not good, let's go back to the shore!" Su Zhe's face darkened. He could feel that the aura emanating from those boats was definitely not goodwill.

Seeing this, the fisherman said no more and rowed faster, but the black ships seemed to have an ominous aura and were rapidly closing the distance with them.

"We're being targeted!" Lin Mufeng stared at the approaching ship, his hands already secretly preparing to cast a spell.

Just as the atmosphere was extremely tense, the intercom on the ship suddenly sounded, and a hoarse voice came through the static interference: "Put down the fragments of light you are carrying, otherwise, what will greet you will be an endless abyss."

"Who is it?" Su Zhe asked loudly, but he knew that the other party would never answer easily.

"Haha, you will know soon. We are determined to obtain the fragment of light, so we advise you to be wise." The voice was joking, and then the walkie-talkie returned to silence.

"We can't give up like this." Leia's eyes were firm and she tightly gripped the dagger in her hand.

"Of course not." Su Zhe's eyes passed through the crisis and looked toward the distant sky. "No matter who comes, our journey is far from over."

Just as they were preparing for the coming storm, a distant dragon roar suddenly echoed between the sea and the sky. The sea dragon that had once tested them appeared between the black ship and them, and its huge body was like an indestructible line of defense.

"This is a warning from the ocean. Don't even think about running wild in my territory." The sea dragon's voice echoed in everyone's heart, carrying unquestionable power.

The unknown forces on the black ship obviously did not anticipate this change and hesitated for a moment. Under the protection of the sea dragon, Su Zhe and his party took this opportunity to speed up and sail towards the shore, leaving the people on the black ship looking at each other in bewilderment, at a loss.

"What an unexpected ally." Avril breathed a sigh of relief, her gratitude towards Hailong evident in her words.

"It seems that the road to light is not lonely." Lin Mufeng also sighed.

As the wooden boat approached the shore, they looked back at the blue sky, feeling both apprehensive about the unknown challenges and eager for the upcoming adventure. (End of this chapter)