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

Avril, Leah, and Lin Mufeng smiled at each other. There was no need for words to describe their tacit understanding. They all knew that on this road, they would walk shoulder to shoulder towards the future together.

"Then let's get some rest tonight and greet the first rays of sunshine at dawn." Su Zhe suggested, and the group slowly dispersed and returned to their respective rooms. Behind them, the noise of the hotel gradually calmed down, but in everyone's heart, the legend of light and darkness set off a new wave.

Late at night, Su Zhe stood in front of the window, staring at the brightest star in the night sky, and prayed silently in his heart: "No matter how difficult the road ahead is, may the light guide us forward. For this world, for all those who look forward to light."

Under the shining starlight, he tightly grasped the staff given by the old man, and the warm luster seemed to respond to his determination and trembled slightly. At this moment, Su Zhe knew that their legend had just begun.

The next morning, the first ray of sunlight penetrated the clouds and sprinkled on the town, adding a golden edge of hope to the upcoming adventure. Su Zhe and his group were ready to go, their figures stretched out in the morning sun, looking particularly resolute.

The residents of the town gathered spontaneously outside the hotel, holding various small gifts in their hands, such as home-grown apples or hand-woven wristbands, which they handed to several people with sincerity, their eyes full of encouragement and reluctance.

"You must come back safely!" said a middle-aged woman with tears in her eyes. Her son once dreamed of becoming an explorer, but was left far away forever due to an accident. Now she places this unfulfilled dream on Su Zhe and others.

"We will, and please take care of yourself." Avril replied with a warm smile. She bent down and picked up a little girl, whispering in her ear: "When we come back, I will tell you a story about light and courage."

With a series of farewells, Su Zhe and his party embarked on a journey to an unknown territory. Along the way, they met all kinds of passers-by, and everyone's reaction became a vivid footnote to this journey.

An old businessman wiped his sweat and watched them go away: "It's great to be young, to have dreams and courage. May the gods bless them."

"What are those people doing? They look so impressive." A young couple whispered to each other, with envy and yearning in their eyes.

“They must be going to look for treasure, or rescue a princess!” A child jumped up excitedly, holding the wooden sword tightly in his hand, as if he was also a member of the team.

As they got further and further away from the town, they entered a desolate ruin. This was once a prosperous city, but now it has been devoured by time and war, leaving only broken walls and ruins. A cold atmosphere quietly permeated, indicating that they were one step closer to the power of the abyss.

"It's... uncomfortable here." Leah frowned, her perception keenly capturing the danger lurking in the dark.

"Be careful, we are not alone." Lin Mufeng reminded quietly, his fingers lightly touching the hilt of the sword at his waist, ready to respond to any emergency at any time.

Just as they were exploring vigilantly, the sound of hurried footsteps broke the silence, and a ragged young man staggered out from the ruins, his face pale and his eyes full of fear.

"Help...Help!" The young man gasped and almost fell in front of Su Zhe. "They are coming, those dark creatures..."

"Calm down and tell us what happened?" Su Zhe quickly supported the young man and tried to calm him down with a firm tone.

The young man took a breath and told a horror story in fragments - the minions of the abyss had awakened at some point and began to attack nearby villages, capturing innocent villagers for some terrible ritual. His family was among those abducted, and he was the only survivor who had managed to escape.

"Take us there, we must stop this." Su Zhe's determination was as unshakable as steel. He knew very well that every choice he made was a step towards the light.

So, under the leadership of the young man, the group went deep into this cursed land, where a battle between light and darkness was about to take place. Every step was full of unknowns, but the faith in their hearts was like a burning torch, illuminating the road ahead.

Just as they approached the ceremony site, the old and majestic voice was heard in the air, as if guiding and warning them: "Brave men, the real test has just begun..."

"Test?" Lin Mufeng muttered to himself. He gripped the hilt of his sword tightly and looked around sharply, not missing any details. "Come on, no matter what the test is, we will face it head-on."

"As long as there is light in our hearts, we will not fear darkness." Avril echoed softly. Her smile was filled with unquestionable determination, as if she herself was a ray of light piercing through the dark clouds.

A gust of wind blew through the ruins, raising clouds of dust, as if an ancient memory was whispering. They followed the guidance of that voice, passing through the ruined buildings until a hidden cave entrance appeared in front of everyone. At the entrance of the cave, a faint light was looming, like the eyes of the abyss, quietly watching them.

"Go in, children. The truth and power are hidden in the dark." The voice sounded again, this time with a hint of imperceptible warmth.

Su Zhe walked in front, the light of his staff illuminated the dark cave, and each beam of light was like a declaration against the darkness. As they went deeper, the air in the cave became more and more oppressive, but their steps did not hesitate.

"Are you... here to save us?" A weak voice suddenly sounded, causing everyone to stop. With the weak light, they found an imprisoned old man, his thin body was wrapped in chains, but his eyes were unusually bright.

"Grandpa, how did you get trapped here?" Leah asked softly, while approaching carefully and trying to untie the chains.

"I am the last defender of this ruined city," the old man said slowly. "Many years ago, I used all my strength to seal a crack in the abyss, but I was imprisoned here forever. Now, my strength is almost gone, and they... are about to return."

"Don't worry, we will help you complete your mission." Su Zhe said in a firm tone. He knew very well that every helping hand was paving a bright road for himself.

Just as they worked together to rescue the old man, a deafening roar resounded through the cave. It was a low roar from the abyss, foreshadowing the coming of a battle. In the shadows, countless pairs of eyes flashed with greed, step by step approaching.

"Get ready, friends." Lin Mufeng said in a deep voice. The sword was unsheathed, and a cold light flashed, showing the calmness of a warrior facing a strong enemy.

The battle was about to start. Su Zhe's spells pierced the darkness like meteors, Avril's arrows were like the sentence of death, Leah's healing light made the wounds heal quickly, and Lin Mufeng's sword was the silent god of death, and every strike was accurate and fatal. With their cooperation, the dark creatures gradually retreated.

"Hold on, light will soon win!" Su Zhe shouted, his staff condensing with brilliant light, ready to launch the final attack.

Just when they thought they had won, an unprecedented powerful energy wave came from the depths of the cave, and then a huge black shadow slowly rose up. It was the messenger of the abyss. Its arrival made the whole cave tremble. "Little creatures, your struggle is meaningless." The whisper of the messenger of the abyss was as cold as the winter wind, piercing and icy.

"Perhaps we are small, but light is never afraid of darkness!" Su Zhe held up the staff, and a dazzling light emanated from his body, which was the power of all faith and courage.

At this moment, the surrounding ruins seemed to respond to his call, and the ancient runes lit up, forming a barrier of light that isolated the shadow of the abyss. And the rescued old man also recovered some of his strength at this critical moment and joined the battle. His magic was like a spring breeze, soothing the wounds of the earth.

"Together, let's use our strength to protect this land!" Su Zhe's voice echoed in the cave, stirring everyone's heart.

Finally, after an arduous battle, the Abyss Messenger was defeated by their combined forces and was eventually driven back to the rift of the Abyss. When everything returned to calm, only their heavy and rapid breathing remained in the cave.

"You... did it..." The old man was grateful and tears filled his eyes. He looked at this group of young warriors with hope in his eyes.

"Yes, but the real battle has just begun." Su Zhe said solemnly. He knew that this was just a small victory in a long journey.

"We are ready." Avril, Leah and Lin Mufeng said in unison. There was not only determination in their eyes, but also expectation for the unknown.

On the way out of the cave, they were greeted by cheers. The residents of the town, including the middle-aged woman and her little daughter, were waiting for their return, their eyes full of awe and gratitude.

"You really did it, just like the legendary heroes!" The little girl hugged Avril's legs excitedly, her eyes full of admiration.

"There is light in everyone's heart. As long as we are willing, we can all become our own heroes." Su Zhe answered with a smile, his eyes gentle and profound.

Night fell again, and the town returned to peace, but new hope was ignited in people's hearts. Su Zhe and his group sat around the fire in the hotel, sharing the details of the battle with each other, while outside the door, the stars in the night sky seemed to be quietly listening to the continuation of this legend.

"Where should we go next?" Lin Mufeng asked. He already had the answer in his mind, but he was more looking forward to the team's consensus.

"Wherever there is darkness, there are our footprints." Su Zhe looked at the fire, his eyes flickering with determination, "The next destination is the heart of the abyss. Only by completely sealing it can the world truly usher in peace."

"No matter what the road ahead holds, we will face it together." Avril held Su Zhe's hand tightly, and Leah and Lin Mufeng nodded in succession. The unspoken tacit understanding made them fearless of any challenge.

As the night deepened, the world outside the hotel seemed to grow quieter with their decision, as if they were silently blessing them, or perhaps waiting for the upcoming legend.

"Then, let's rest for a night and set off tomorrow morning." Su Zhe stood up and looked at the night sky outside the window. The starlight and the moonlight reflected each other, illuminating their future path.

"Good night, may the light guide our dreams." Avril whispered, gently adding the last piece of firewood to the fire. The firelight reflected on her face, appearing particularly soft and firm.

"Yes, tomorrow is another new day." Lin Mufeng smiled slightly, his eyes flickering with a desire for unknown adventures. He stretched himself, and the relaxed atmosphere temporarily eased the tension of the past few days.

Leah took out a worn map from her backpack and studied it carefully in the dim candlelight. "If we follow this old trade route, we may be able to reach the heart of the abyss faster. But be careful, this road is said to have been abandoned for many years and is extremely dangerous."

"The abandoned road is just right for a team like us who don't like being tracked." Su Zhe said jokingly, which drew a burst of laughter. In the laughter, there was trust in each other and fearlessness of unknown challenges.

The next morning, when the first ray of sunlight penetrated the mist and shone into the small window of the hotel, Su Zhe and his group were already ready to go. The residents of the town spontaneously gathered on both sides of the street, with both admiration and worry in their eyes.

"You must come back safely!" The middle-aged woman choked up again. This time, she tightly held a piece of cloth embroidered with the symbol of light in her hand and waved it gently. It was her highest tribute to the brave.

"We will, for everyone." Su Zhe promised solemnly, then turned around and embarked on his journey, with everyone's reluctant gazes and whispered blessings behind him.

During the journey, they passed an abandoned bridge. The river under the bridge flowed quietly, as if telling the past glory and vicissitudes. A group of old men who were fishing looked up and saw them, put down their fishing rods and started talking.

"Look! It's the legendary young warriors!" One of the old men pointed at them, his eyes full of surprise.

"Where are they going? The heart of the abyss? How daring." Another old man exclaimed in amazement, but his words could not conceal his pride.

“Yes, the young people nowadays are more daring in thinking and doing than we were back then.” The third old man sighed with a hint of envy on his face.

Just as they were walking further and further away and about to disappear from everyone's sight, a childish voice suddenly rang out: "When I grow up, I want to be a hero like them!"

This sentence, like a seed, is quietly planted in everyone's heart, foreshadowing the inheritance of hope and dreams.

...A few days later, they passed through a dense forest and came to an open plain. The mountains in the distance were hazy, vaguely revealing an ominous atmosphere. Here, they met a group of travelers in a hurry.

"Friend over there, where is the front?" Lin Mufeng stepped forward and asked politely.

"Oh, don't you know? Ahead is the 'Forgotten Land', a legendary maze. Almost no one who enters comes out." The middle-aged man in the lead looked solemn, and was obviously very afraid of this place. (End of this chapter)