Alliance: Start Suona, send away the stupid sister Zhou

As Lin Feng and his group went deeper, the atmosphere around them became more and more solemn. A strange power wave filled the air, as if some powerful being was watching them. Suddenly, a huge stone room appeared in front of them, with complex patterns carved on the walls and a huge stone platform in the center.

"This is the core." Lin Feng said in a low voice, with a flash of determination in his eyes.

They approached the stone platform cautiously, only to see that it was engraved with many strange symbols. In the center of the platform, a dazzling gem was shining brightly, as if it contained infinite power.

"This is the control core!" Lin Feng said excitedly, then walked forward and tried to touch the gem.

Just as Lin Feng's hand was about to touch the gem, a strong energy wave burst out from the gem, pushing him away. The entire stone chamber began to shake violently, and the surrounding mechanisms were also activated. Suddenly, a large number of hidden arrows from the stone walls emerged and shot towards them.

"Everyone get out of the way!" Lin Feng shouted loudly, and at the same time swung his sword to cut off several flying arrows.

Everyone reacted quickly and dodged, but some people were still injured by the hidden arrows. Lin Feng was anxious, he realized that it was impossible to touch the gem directly, and he had to find other ways.

"We must shut down these mechanisms, otherwise we can't move forward!" Lin Feng said loudly, waving his sword to defend against hidden arrows while looking for the control device of the mechanism.

At this moment, Henry Zhang suddenly appeared outside the stone chamber and shouted, “Lin Feng, we found a switch outside that can close the trap here!”

Lin Feng was in high spirits and responded immediately: "Quick, turn on that switch!"

Zhang Zhen acted quickly and pressed the mechanism hidden in the stone wall. Suddenly, the mechanism in the stone chamber stopped working and everything returned to calm. Lin Feng returned to the stone platform and carefully took down the gem.

As the gems were taken out, the runes on the stone platform gradually dissipated, and there were slight collapse sounds coming from the stone chamber. Lin Feng understood that they didn't have much time left and had to leave this place as soon as possible.

"Hurry up, the ruins are about to collapse!" Lin Feng ordered loudly, leading everyone to quickly evacuate the stone chamber.

They quickly retreated along the way they came. Although they encountered some difficulties on the way, they finally succeeded in leaving the ruins. The moment they walked out of the ruins, the sunlight outside shone on their faces, giving them a long-lost warmth.

"We did it. We finally left this damn place." Lin Feng breathed a sigh of relief and turned to look at the ruins still standing behind him with mixed feelings.

"What should we do now? Go back to Tianmen Sect?" Zhang Zhen asked.

Lin Feng nodded, with a hint of determination in his eyes: "Yes, we have to go back and report everything. This gem may be able to solve more mysteries."

Just as they were about to set off and return, a loud noise suddenly came from the distant mountains and forests, and then a black shadow rushed out of the woods and headed straight towards them.

"What is this..." Lin Feng frowned and instinctively raised his sword, ready to fight.

"No matter what it is, we have to face it!" Xiaohui said firmly. Although he had not fully recovered from his injury, he was still full of courage.

Before Lin Feng and the others could react, the shadow was rapidly approaching. When they looked closely, they saw a man in black running towards them with an anxious look on his face.

"The Great Elder is under siege! Go back quickly!" The man in black panted and said anxiously, "Our people can't hold on for too long, we must go back immediately to provide assistance!"

Everyone was shocked. Although Xiaohui's injuries had not yet fully recovered, when he heard this, a determined fire ignited in his eyes. "Captain, let's go. We can't waste any more time!"

Lin Feng gritted his teeth and decisively ordered: "Everyone, follow me back to Tianmen Sect! Make sure to rescue the Great Elder!" Then he turned around and led the team back along the original route. The air was filled with a tense atmosphere, and everyone knew what the outcome of this battle meant.

On the way back to Tianmen Sect, everyone was filled with worry and anxiety. They didn't know what kind of predicament was waiting for them, so they could only hurry on. After several hours of rapid travel, when they finally saw the familiar mountain gate, everyone couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

However, this feeling of relaxation only lasted for a moment. Outside the mountain gate, a fierce battle was unfolding. A dozen enemies wearing strange clothes, holding various strange weapons, were besieging a group of disciples who were struggling to hold on. Among them, the most conspicuous was the elder. He was agile and wielded a long sword in his hand like a dragon and a snake, but he still looked very tired.

"They are from those mysterious forces!" Zhang Zhen recognized the origins of these enemies and said solemnly, "We must provide support immediately."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Feng rushed into the battlefield without hesitation. His arrival seemed to inject a shot of adrenaline into his companions who were on the verge of despair. Soon after, others followed suit and joined the battle. In an instant, the situation on the battlefield changed drastically.

"Great Elder, hold on, we are coming!" Lin Feng shouted and swung his sword. As his spiritual power surged, the sword light flashed like lightning and thunder, and directly hit the enemy closest to the Great Elder. With a scream from the other party, he was chopped and flew several meters away.

The elder was surprised to see the reinforcements coming, but he did not dare to slack off. The two fought side by side, cooperating with each other very well. The other team members were not to be outdone, and they showed off their special skills and fought with the enemy.

Just as the battle was gradually turning in their favor, suddenly, a tall, masked figure appeared among the enemy, emitting a frightening aura. "This is their leader!" Liu Gang warned in a deep voice, while watching this newly emerged powerful opponent with vigilance.

The man slowly raised the staff in his hand, and a huge dark energy instantly swept over, making everyone feel overwhelmed. Obviously, the enemy leader had not really participated in the battle before, but now he seemed to no longer hide his weakness and planned to turn the defeat around in one fell swoop.

Facing such a powerful enemy, Lin Feng did not flinch. He held his sword tightly and encouraged his companions loudly: "Don't be afraid, try your best, I believe we can win!"

At this moment, the great elder suddenly said: "Lin Feng, remember my words - no matter what happens, you must survive! For the Tianmen Sect, for everything we protect together!" After saying that, he concentrated all his strength on one palm and resolutely faced the black storm...

"Wait!" Lin Feng wanted to stop it, but it was too late. The two forces collided violently in the air, erupting an unprecedented shock wave. After the light dissipated, only a mess was left on the battlefield...

Lin Feng watched the Great Elder collide with the dark energy. The huge shock wave forced everyone to stabilize their bodies. When the light dissipated, the scene in front of them made everyone's heart sink suddenly. The Great Elder fell to the ground, blood oozing from the corner of his mouth, obviously seriously injured.

"Grand Elder!" Lin Feng hurried forward and helped him up. Zhang Zhen and others also hurried over, their eyes full of anxiety and worry.

"Don't worry about me, go deal with those enemies!" The Great Elder's voice was weak but firm. He struggled hard to stand up, but it was obvious that he was already at the end of his strength.

At this moment, a long whistle was heard from afar, and a white shadow came flying like lightning. The second elder Zhao Gang finally arrived! His appearance immediately reversed the situation on the battlefield. Zhao Gang was wearing a white robe, holding a shining long sword, and exuding an awe-inspiring aura.

"How dare you, a bunch of bastards, cause trouble in our Tianmen Sect!" Zhao Gang shouted angrily, waving his sword, his spiritual power overflowing, and directly forcing several enemies around him to retreat several steps. He quickly rushed to Lin Feng's side and looked at the elder lying on the ground with concern, "Boss, how are you?"

"It's not bad... Zhao Gang, I'll leave this to you." The elder forced a smile, his voice was extremely weak. Zhao Gang nodded, a trace of anger flashed in his eyes: "Don't worry, I will never let them succeed."

After saying that, he immediately turned to the center of the battlefield, holding a long sword and rushing towards the enemy leader. The difference in strength between the two was obvious at a glance. Zhao Gang's speed and strength far exceeded his opponent. In just a few moves, he forced the enemy to retreat step by step. The disciples around him also plucked up their courage and fought bravely again.

Seeing the strong support from the Second Elder, Lin Feng breathed a sigh of relief and turned to the others and said, "We must quickly deal with the other enemies. We can't let their main force drag on!"

Zhang Zhen nodded and responded: "That's right, come on everyone, make a quick decision!"

Everyone agreed in unison, and each exerted their greatest strength to engage in a fierce battle with the enemy. Although the enemy was numerous, with the help of the second elder, they gradually gained the upper hand.

Just as the battle situation was becoming clearer, suddenly, a large group of men in black emerged from the woods not far away. The leader shouted loudly: "Don't think that we only have a few men and horses. Today we will destroy your Tianmen Sect!"

This sudden change made everyone present nervous. Seeing that the situation was critical again, Zhao Gang gnashed his teeth and cursed: "There are reinforcements! Lin Feng, protect the elder, I will hold them off for a while!"

As he spoke, he thrust his sword towards the enemies that had just rushed over. The tip of the sword made a whistling sound, and wherever it passed, the enemies screamed and fell to the ground. However, even a strong elder like the Second Elder could not withstand the fierce attack of so many people alone. Lin Feng saw clearly that he had to find a way to solve the situation.

"Xiaohui, go and see if there are any mechanisms or traps nearby. We can use the environment to fight back!" Lin Feng gave the order quickly.

"Understood!" Xiao Hui nodded and immediately began to search around. Not long after, he shouted in surprise: "Captain, I found it! There is a hidden mechanism nearby that can cause a large-scale collapse!"

"Great!" Lin Feng's eyes lit up, and he immediately decided to take advantage of this opportunity. He told Zhang Zhen, "Go and tell everyone to retreat to a safe place. I will detonate the mechanism and create trouble for these people!"

After making all the arrangements, Lin Feng led a few people to quietly approach the location of the mechanism. When he confirmed that no one around noticed them, he quickly pressed the button. In an instant, the ground shook violently, rocks rolled down, dust flew, and in the chaos, many enemies were buried in the collapsed ruins.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Zhao Gang led the remaining team members to evacuate quickly to a safe area. Lin Feng and others also successfully escaped from the dangerous area. Although they successfully got rid of the enemy's encirclement, everyone knew in their hearts that the real test might have just begun...

Back at the temporary camp, the Great Elder had been placed in a relatively flat area, and Zhao Gang was treating his wounds. Seeing this, Lin Feng couldn't help but ask, "Second Elder, what's the situation with the Great Elder?"

Zhao Gang raised his head, his eyes heavy. "He is still in a coma. Although his body in the late Jindan stage can resist some injuries, the injury this time is too severe. It will probably take a long time for him to fully recover."

Hearing this, everyone's faces showed worry. Zhang Zhen clenched his fists and gritted his teeth and said, "It's all because of our lack of strength that we have implicated the Great Elder."

"It's not your fault. We underestimated the enemy's strength." Zhao Gang shook his head gently. "The most urgent task now is to stabilize the situation in the sect and find out the enemy's true intentions. Lin Feng, the next mission may be more difficult. We must be fully prepared."

"Yes, Second Elder!" Lin Feng answered solemnly, and then looked at his companions beside him: "Everyone, no matter how many difficulties are waiting for us ahead, as long as we unite as one, there will be no obstacles that cannot be overcome. Let's continue our journey tomorrow, and after returning to the sect, we will immediately start to investigate the truth of all this!"

Everyone agreed, and morale was boosted. At this moment, the fire of hope was ignited in the eyes of these young people.

Before nightfall, they set up simple fortifications around the camp. After dinner, everyone took turns to keep watch and rest. Before going to bed, Raymond Lam and Zhang Zhen sat by the campfire and chatted, recalling today's battle scene.

"What do you think the enemy is coming for?" Zhang Zhen asked with some confusion.

"It's not clear yet, but this gem should be related to this matter." Lin Feng took out the glowing treasure he had just obtained from his arms and looked at it carefully. "Anyway, keep it well for now. Maybe there are key clues hidden in it."

During the conversation, the roar of a wild animal could be heard in the distance, adding a sense of uneasiness to the quiet night. The two looked at each other with determination in their eyes. "No matter what, we will protect everyone here until we find all the answers."

The flames reflected the faces of the young warriors as they jumped. Although the future was unpredictable, as long as they stood on the same front, there would be no enemy that could not be defeated. As the last ember gradually dimmed, a new journey was slowly unfolding before their eyes... (End of this chapter)