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

One of the men, who was dressed simply and looked a little younger, took a step forward, with a shy but courageous expression on his face. "We are also ordinary explorers... Just call us Matthew's team." The young man who called himself Matthew paused and added, "Before coming in, I heard someone outside say that there were extremely precious things hidden in this cave, so I decided to take a risk. Who knew that I would encounter so many unexpected situations..."

A woman standing next to him seemed to notice the suspicious looks in the eyes of the people around her, and immediately took over the conversation: "I know that everyone is probably wondering if there is any other intention. To be honest, meeting in this place itself is a kind of fate. Since we have the same goal, why not work together? What's more, there are dangers everywhere here, and adding a few more help will benefit everyone~" As she said, she showed a friendly and confident smile to the opposite side.

Leonard observed for a while and nodded slightly to show his understanding. After all, it would be difficult for these few people to fight against all possible threats. "Okay, we will trust you this time. But please remember that any misconduct will be stopped immediately and may lead to serious consequences."

Toby said happily, "That's great! The team is getting bigger and bigger. I feel like we'll be able to find the treasure this time!" Although he was still a little wary in his heart, he was sincerely happy to get more support.

"That's great!" Matthew was obviously much more relaxed. "Don't worry, we will abide by our promise and never cause any trouble for you."

So, after a short rest, this larger expedition team set out on their journey again. However, just when everyone thought they could rest assured, a strange sound was heard again from the depths of the dark passage ahead...

The little witch frowned. "Why does it sound like there is something else there? Did we encounter the enemy again?" Jack nodded. "Stay alert and keep moving forward. The secret passage Toby mentioned is not far ahead. I hope we can find it soon."

Following the instructions on the map, everyone carefully moved towards the secret passage. The environment in the cave was still dim and full of uncertainty, and the occasional subtle sounds made everyone nervous.

"Why does this road look so narrow?" Robert frowned and complained. He used the flashlight to scan left and right and asked, "Can it really lead to the treasure?"

Toby shrugged, but his tone was full of confidence: "Based on the information I have, it should be correct. But it is indeed a bit strange. If this shortcut really exists as we expected, why are there so many obstacles along the way?"

Alex interrupted, "Maybe that's why no one has discovered it. After all, sometimes it's abnormal when things go too smoothly."

At this moment, there were light footsteps and whispers not far ahead. "Hey, there seems to be something happening ahead, everyone slow down and follow us," Jack whispered, then took the lead and slowly moved forward.

Several beams of light appeared at the corner, followed by a group of explorers who were also exploring this place. They were sitting together and seemed to be discussing something. "Hey, friends, it looks like we have a few more companions." Alex took the initiative to greet the new faces.

The long-haired woman in the lead looked up at the unfamiliar faces in front of her. "Wow, I didn't expect there would be room for another team to hide here." Her tone was unclear whether it was surprise or sarcasm, "Do you also want to find the legendary entrance to the Western Continent?"

"That's right." Leonard responded, while carefully observing the expressions of each person on the other side, trying to read more information from them. "But it doesn't seem to be an easy task. Maybe it would be more efficient if we cooperate with each other?"

"Haha...Okay, since you are so confident, let's go together." Another burly man who looked very capable laughed and said, "Anyway, having more people is always a good thing."

The two teams merged into a larger expedition group and moved forward and backward together. Just as they were about to go deeper, Toby suddenly shouted, "Wait, look at the corner over there! There is a mechanism hidden well. I guess we need to activate this door to enter the next area."

Looking in the direction Toby pointed, she saw a control panel engraved with strange patterns. The little witch came forward curiously to study it for a while, then turned around excitedly and announced: "I think I have found a way to open it. How about everyone stepping back so that I can try to open this secret room?"

Everyone followed her instructions and stood at a safe distance. The little girl gently placed her hands on the cold stone surface, then silently chanted a few spells. In an instant, the entire console began to glow, and then a heavy stone door opened with a bang, revealing another unknown area.

When the first ray of light came in, everyone exclaimed almost at the same time: "Great! This is the place we are looking for!"

However, at this moment, a sharp cry suddenly rang out from outside the door: "Who moved the things here! Stop right there, don't try to escape!" A gorgeously dressed woman with an angry face led a group of guards to rush over, and the staff in her hand emitted bursts of cold air, indicating that she had bad intentions...

Jack reacted immediately and quickly stood in front of his teammates: "Ma'am, I think you misunderstood. We are here just to complete the mission, and we have no ill intentions."

The gorgeously dressed woman sneered, "Humph, no matter what banner you are under, anyone who dares to trespass into private territory must be punished." She then raised her staff and launched a barrage of ice cones at everyone...

"Wait, don't do it!" Alex shouted hurriedly, stretching out his hands to try to stop the fight that was about to break out. "We are indeed here to complete the mission, and we have no ill intentions. Maybe we can resolve this through dialogue."

The gorgeously dressed woman frowned, obviously a little surprised by Alex's attitude. She waved her hand, signaling her men to temporarily stop the attack. "Tell me, who are you?"

The little demon girl stepped forward, her eyes gleaming with determination and wisdom. "We are a group of explorers who came here from the outside world to find the legendary treasure. We have no intention of offending anyone, please believe that we are sincere."

The gorgeously dressed woman was slightly startled, then sneered: "Oh? Then do you know that everything in this cave belongs to us? Entering without permission is a serious offense in itself."

Matthew stepped forward and said sincerely, "Dear Madam, we really don't have any bad intentions. In fact, we are also looking for a secret passage to the Western Continent. If you can tell us more information, perhaps we can cooperate and achieve our goal together."

The woman's eyes flickered, as if she was weighing the pros and cons. She finally nodded, "Well, in that case, let's see what you are capable of. If you are really trustworthy, how about we have a fair competition? The winner will have the right to move on, and the loser must leave."

Jack nodded and agreed. "That sounds fair. But I want to ask, which side are you from?" The woman smiled. "We are from the East Continent, a powerful monk family. And you, it seems more like you are from the Western magic world. So, this will be a showdown between Eastern immortal cultivators and Western magicians."

Leonard took a step forward and said with a firm look in his eyes, "Very good, let's do this. But please allow me to remind you that we are not just magicians. There are many people in the team who are also proficient in other skills. We will do our best."

"Then I'll wait and see." The woman smiled slightly, turned around and ordered her men, "Prepare for battle!"

Both sides quickly adjusted their formation and entered a state of alert. The little demon girl stood in front of the team, clasped her hands together, and silently chanted a spell. Suddenly, a circle of light blue light emanated from her body. This was a defensive spell she cast.

At the same time, the woman opposite also raised the staff in her hand, which emitted a dazzling light. She chanted softly, and the frost power condensed into a row of ice cones, ready to be launched at any time.

Just when the two sides were on the verge of a fight, Toby suddenly suggested: "Hey, everyone, have you ever thought that we are actually on the same journey? We are all here to find treasures, so why not put aside our prejudices and help each other. Isn't this better?"

Jack nodded in agreement. "Yeah, we don't actually have any conflict of interest. On the contrary, working together might help us find the secret passage faster."

The woman was slightly stunned, as if she was moved by this proposal. She put away her staff and said slowly: "Well, it seems that you are indeed sincere. In this case, why not become allies and find the secret of this cave together. However, before that, we have to conduct a test to prove your strength."

Leonard nodded to show his acceptance: "No problem. We are also willing to accept this test to prove that we are indeed trustworthy."

So, both sides adjusted their mindsets again and started a special competition. The little demon girl and the woman respectively used their strongest spells to start a wonderful contest in the cave. Others watched the battle from the sidelines, cheering from time to time.

As time went by, the competition between the two sides gradually became fierce. The atmosphere in the cave became more and more tense, and the air was filled with a strong magical atmosphere. At the critical moment, the little witch suddenly cast an unexpectedly powerful spell, and the whole cave was suddenly filled with brilliant light, dazzling people.

In the dazzling light, the woman's expression changed from surprise to shock. She took a step back and raised her hands slightly, as if preparing to fight back. However, after seeing the pure light shining in the little witch's eyes, she finally slowly put down her staff.

"Your strength is indeed extraordinary." The woman's voice calmed down, "I recognize your strength."

The little demon girl panted slightly, but the light in her eyes became more determined. "Thank you for your recognition. But there is no problem between us that must be solved through fighting, right? If we can move forward together, it will definitely be much more efficient and safer than fighting alone."

The crowd began to talk. A guard who looked like an ordinary passerby said in surprise: "It turns out that these outsiders are so powerful that even our young lady may not be able to defeat them easily!"

"Yes, yes, although the little girl looks petite, she looked so beautiful when she burst out with energy just now!" said another guard with envy.

Alex walked to the front and smiled at the guards around him. "It seems that everyone knows something about us. But in the end, we just want to find the secret path to the Western Continent. We don't mean to hurt anyone."

Hearing this, an older guard captain sighed and said, "In fact, we also know that this relic contains too many unknown powers and secrets. If someone is willing to help solve the mystery, it will be a good thing for the young lady and our entire family."

Jack immediately followed up: "So? Since both parties have the same goal, why can't we sit down and have a good talk? Maybe we can learn a lot from each other!"

At this time, Tommy, a short boy who had been standing in the back and observing silently, mustered up his courage and stepped forward: "Everyone... I am a researcher who came with the team. I am quite interested in historical documents. Perhaps the clues in the documents can help us better understand the mystery of this place."

The woman looked at Tommy's serious eyes and finally let down her guard. "Okay, let's do as you say. But please remember, this ancient site contains not only wealth and knowledge, but also great dangers. We must face these risks together and ensure everyone's safety."

Leonard nodded vigorously, "No problem, we will be careful."

As the tension gradually eased, the two teams officially began to work together. They began to discuss how to split up and search the entire cave system most effectively. At this time, a slight noise came from a corner...

Toby suddenly stopped writing. "Eh? Why does it seem like there's something over there? It sounds like... a mechanical device being activated?"

Everyone stopped what they were doing and looked in that direction warily. They saw a complex arrangement of symbols suddenly appear on a stone wall that was originally silent and dark not far away - as if it was suggesting that another secret was quietly being unveiled.

The woman frowned. "This is... a reaction mode that has never appeared in this mechanism before."

Matthew showed a hint of excitement, "This means that we are getting closer and closer to the real big discovery, right? But..." He paused and looked at everyone, "Who knows what new challenges we will encounter next?" (End of this chapter)