After several days of preparation, members of the Sons of Balance disguised themselves and quietly infiltrated the auction site. In the venue, the lights were bright, and all kinds of rare and exotic treasures attracted the attention of many rich people and collectors. However, beneath all this prosperity, there is an undercurrent.
"Look over there, that man wearing a mask. It is said that he is the leader of that mysterious organization." Leo reported to Lin Hao in a low voice with sharp eyes.
"Interesting." Lin Hao said thoughtfully, "We must not only get clues, but also be careful of their traps."
At this moment, the auctioneer loudly announced the next lot: "The next lot is said to be a relic from a distant ancient civilization. It is said to hold the key to awakening the sleeping power!"
There was an uproar on the field, and the bidding immediately became fierce. However, amidst the commotion, an unexpected voice came from the public address system of the auction. It was Su Mo's voice. It had been specially processed to appear both mysterious and impossible to ignore:
"Everyone, please suspend the bidding in your hands. Is the power you are pursuing really worth paying such a price? The Son of Balance hereby warns that while pursuing power, do not forget your original intention, otherwise, it will only lead to disaster."
The crowd was shocked, looking around and talking. The masked man's face darkened, but he soon regained his composure, with a sneer on his lips.
"Captain, it's really exciting now." Leo laughed softly, with the sparks of battle sparkling in his eyes.
"Yes, but this is also an opportunity for us to see what secrets the other party hides." Lin Hao said solemnly, his eyes locked on the mysterious man. A battle of wisdom and courage has just begun.
Just when the atmosphere of the auction was extremely tense, Lin Hao and others quietly approached the private box where the leader of the mysterious organization was. Suddenly, the door of the box was gently pushed open. Lin Hao and Su Mo looked at each other and silently reached a consensus, take action!
"We finally meet, warriors of the Sons of Balance." The masked man did not show too much surprise, but instead showed a playful smile, "It seems that you are very interested in the treasure in my hand."
"What we are interested in is to prevent any power that may harm the world from falling into the wrong hands." Lin Hao said seriously, with a firm tone.
"Oh, really?" The masked man stood up and slowly took off his mask, revealing a young and handsome face. "Then, why not cooperate? We all have the same goal, don't we?"
Lin Hao and Su Mo exchanged glances. This conversation undoubtedly added another unsolved mystery to their adventure.
"Cooperation?" Su Mo raised his eyebrows, "You have to prove your sincerity first."
"Of course." The masked man smiled and pressed the button on the table. A series of data appeared on the screen. "This is information about the location of the next ruins. I believe you will be interested."
"Why should we believe you?" Lin Hao asked, his tone full of caution.
"You have no choice, unless you want to watch these powers being swallowed by the darkness." The masked man said with a hint of helplessness in his tone, "I am Jason, and my organization is called 'Wings of Dawn'. We are the same, we are all looking for Balance, just in a different way.”
"Wings of Dawn..." Lin Hao murmured, thinking in his mind.
Just as the conversation reached a deadlock, a sudden voice interrupted them - "Captain, we found that this place is full of bombs, and time is running out!"
It was Leo, an urgent message sent through the walkie-talkie. Lin Hao and Su Mo's expressions changed, realizing that they had been cleverly designed.
"Time is running out, Jason, take us out of here, otherwise there's no need to talk." Su Mo made a quick decision.
A smile flashed across Jason's lips, as if everything was under his control. "Follow me, but remember, once you step out of this door, our fates are closely linked."
The three people quickly followed Jason through the secret passage. There were many traps along the way. It was obvious that "Dawn Wings" had extraordinary proficiency in covert operations. On the way to escape, they could occasionally hear the roar of explosions in the distance. Each sound made their hearts beat faster and their pressure doubled.
"You are so bold, you dare to break into our territory directly." Jason said as he walked, with a hint of appreciation in his tone, "But I like this. Only those who dare to face the unknown and danger can truly change the world."
"Change the world?" Su Mo sneered, "Don't tell me that you plan to use those ancient powers for charity."
"Charity? No, our goal is far more ambitious than that." Jason stopped and pushed open a heavy iron door. Outside was a secret airport under the starry sky. "What we are pursuing is a new order. A balance that can keep the world away from endless strife.”
The roar of the plane gradually approached, and the lights pierced the night sky. Lin Hao looked around with mixed feelings in his heart. "If all this is true, then we and you are really going through different paths to reach the same destination."
"Yes, different paths lead to the same destination." Jason chuckled, "But before that, we have to leave this place that may become a ruin at any time."
After boarding the plane, as the door closed, everything seemed to be quiet. Lin Hao and Su Mo sat opposite each other, while Jason closed his eyes and rested, as if thinking about something important.
"Tell me, Jason, why did you choose to contact us at this time?" Su Mo broke the silence, his eyes blazing.
"Because the time has come." Jason opened his eyes with deep eyes. "Some power is about to awaken, and that is our common enemy. None of us can win alone. Only by uniting can we have a chance. .”
"Union?" Lin Hao raised his eyebrows, "Are you sure your proposal is not another trap?"
"You can continue to doubt, but please remember that while we are still debating here, the real threat is approaching." Jason said earnestly, "I will give you a piece of advice, Son of Balance. Sometimes, the biggest enemy is not standing on the ground. The opposite of that person, but our own prejudices.”
The plane broke through the clouds and flew towards the unknown tomorrow. Although Lin Hao and Su Mo were full of doubts, they had to admit that the young leader in front of them had indeed put forward a proposition that could not be easily ignored.
"Okay, Jason." Su Mo finally said, "We are willing to listen to your detailed explanation, but cooperation must be based on mutual trust."
"I'm looking forward to that day." The corner of Jason's mouth raised, his eyes shining with longing for the future.
As the plane sailed into the vast night, the relationship between the three people seemed to have subtly changed, from hostility to the edge of cooperation, and a new journey was about to begin. In this corner of the world, the alliance between the Sons of Balance and the Wings of Dawn will be the key to preventing the coming disaster.
"So," Lin Hao looked out the window at the stars in the night sky, "where should we go next?"
"An ancient secret is waiting for us to uncover." Jason smiled mysteriously, "And there may be answers to all our questions hidden there."
"Sounds like an unknown adventure." Su Mo responded, with both expectation and vigilance in his eyes, "I hope we can find a true ally this time."
"Not only an ally, but maybe we can also find the answer we have been looking for." Lin Hao clenched his fists, with a determined flame burning in his eyes.
The plane traced a trajectory in the night sky, speeding towards its destination. During this time on the flight, Jason began to share some background information about the Dawnwings and how they discovered clues to these ancient powers. Lin Hao and Su Mo listened quietly, exchanging glances from time to time, assessing the authenticity of the information.
"The original intention of our 'Wings of Dawn' was to protect those forces that have not been correctly understood and prevent them from falling into the hands of those who only pursue selfish desires." Jason's voice was gentle but revealed unquestionable determination, "I Granted, our methods are sometimes too radical, but we pursue the same goals as you, the Children of Kinkou.”
"Radicality is often accompanied by risks. How can you ensure that this will not push the world into a more dangerous situation?" Su Mo directly raised her concerns.
"Risks always coexist with opportunities, but the key is to guide these forces in the right direction." Jason replied, his tone more sincere, "We are willing to share information and share risks with the Sons of Equilibrium, because we believe , unity is the only way to fight the coming crisis. ”
At this point in the conversation, a subtle tacit understanding has been established between the three. Although trust has not yet been fully established, the seeds of cooperation have been planted.
A few hours later, the plane landed in a desolate valley. Under the moonlight, the outlines of ancient buildings in the distance were vaguely visible. This is the starting point of their adventure and the key to unlocking ancient secrets.
"Here we are, this is where the first clue we found points to." Jason led Lin Hao and Su Mo towards the ruins.
Stepping into this ancient realm, the surrounding air seemed to solidify, and an ancient breath hit our faces. They carefully shuttled among the ruins, and every corner might hide unknown dangers or surprising discoveries.
"Look, there are words here." Lin Hao pointed to a strange symbol carved on a stone wall.
"This is a text from ancient Atlantis that I have studied." Su Mo observed closely and tried to decipher its meaning. "It mentioned...a seal of power and a ritual..."
While Su Mo was immersed in the translation, passers-by on the side unconsciously exclaimed: "Oh my God, are you solving ancient mysteries? This is amazing!"
Several travelers who happened to be exploring nearby were attracted by their behavior and gathered around, their faces full of shock and curiosity.
"What did they find? Is it a treasure or something?" One of the passers-by couldn't help but ask his companion.
"It looks more amazing than a treasure, like a secret that can change the world." Another person guessed.
Lin Hao and Su Mo exchanged glances and decided to keep a low profile and not attract unnecessary attention. They knew that if the power of these ancient civilizations fell into the wrong hands, the consequences would be disastrous.
Just as they continued to explore further, a subtle mechanical sound suddenly sounded, the ground trembled, and a hidden stone door slowly opened, revealing a staircase leading underground.
"It seems that our journey has just begun." Jason chuckled and walked down the stairs first, followed closely by Lin Hao and Su Mo, followed by everyone's surprised and envious eyes.
Entering the underground space, what they saw in front of them was far beyond their imagination. The ancient mechanisms, the shimmering murals, and the mysterious altar in the center all indicated that the secrets that were about to be revealed were not trivial.
"Now, the real test begins." Lin Hao said to Su Mo and Jason. The eyes of the three of them were shining with desire and determination for the unknown challenge.
As they go deeper, the surrounding environment becomes more and more mysterious. In this endless exploration, the cooperation between the Sons of Balance and the Wings of Dawn becomes increasingly stronger. Their common goal - to protect the balance of the world, is gradually becoming clear. stand up.
"Remember, no matter what kind of trials lie ahead, our faith cannot be shaken." Su Mo's words were resounding, which not only inspired himself, but also made Lin Hao and Jason more determined.
"Faith is our most powerful weapon." Jason nodded in agreement. His gaze penetrated the fog, as if he had foreseen the difficulties ahead. "As long as we have light in our hearts, darkness will eventually have nowhere to hide."
Lin Hao tightened the equipment in his hands and said in a firm voice: "Then let's get started. No matter what we face, the Son of Balance never flinches."
The three of them slowly descended along the dark stone steps, and every step seemed to span a thousand years. The air is filled with ancient and mysterious atmosphere, which makes people hold their breath involuntarily.
"Why do you think these ancient civilizations left behind such complex puzzles and mechanisms?" Lin Hao asked softly, trying to break the silence around him.
"Maybe it's for protection, maybe it's to test the wisdom and will of those who come after us." Su Mo speculated, her eyes looking particularly sharp under the faint light, "Only true warriors and wise men are qualified to lift the veil of history. ”
Just as they were discussing in depth, a sudden fork in the road separated their paths. Three different paths extended into unknown depths, and different challenges seemed to be hidden at the end of each road.
"Act separately to improve efficiency. Each of us will explore a path and we will meet here in two hours." Jason made a decisive decision. He knew that time was precious and every minute and every second could determine the success or failure of the overall situation.
Lin Hao nodded without any extra hesitation: "Okay, pay attention to safety, and contact us through the communicator immediately if you find any clues."
Su Mo smiled faintly, as if he had anticipated this moment: "I agree, but remember that sometimes, intuition is more reliable than any mechanism."
The three of them each embarked on different paths, and the atmosphere around them became more tense as they dispersed. Every step is full of unknowns, and every echo is like the whisper of ancient ruins, telling a long-standing story. Two hours later, when they reunited at the starting point, everyone’s face was filled with excitement of harvest and new discoveries. (End of chapter)