The contestant is too old, sister Zhou is crazy

Chapter 759 What's the Relationship

"Unknown location?" Su Mo quickly gathered everyone's attention. "Immediately analyze all known information and find possible targets. Mr. Leo, does your family have any clues that match it?"

Leo quickly flipped open the book in his hand, his fingers sliding across the pages. "There is a place. Although the records are vague, some of the features described match what your informant mentioned. It is a secret place that is said to contain an ancient energy source. It has long been shrouded in various legends and dangers."

"That's it." Lin Hao's eyes became sharp, as if he had seen the battle that was about to begin. "We don't have time to hesitate, get ready to act immediately. This time, we have to uncover that forgotten history before the Shadow Organization does."

"Prepare the equipment, notify all team members, and set off immediately!" Arya's words were crisp and clear, and her eyes revealed an indomitable fighting spirit.

On the street, members of the Sons of Balance quickly gathered, and passers-by cast curious glances at them and talked about them.

"Another action! The Son of Balance really can't stop."

"Yes, they always stand up at the critical moment. It's really enviable."

"What's the big move this time? It doesn't look simple."

Under everyone's attention, the Sons of Balance rode in a modified vehicle, drove out of the city at lightning speed, and headed straight for the mysterious unknown location. Inside the car, Leo handed each team member a pair of special glasses.

"This is a hidden visual device developed by our family. It can confuse the enemy's reconnaissance system in certain environments and provide cover for your operations."

"Thank you so much, Mr. Leo." Lin Hao took the glasses and examined them carefully. "We will definitely live up to your expectations."

The night was as dark as ink, and the Sons of Balance arrived at the edge of their destination, a deserted valley surrounded by an ancient forest. Under the moonlight, the entrance to the valley seemed particularly deep, like a portal to another world.

"This place feels unusual," Lina said softly, her eyes flickering in the darkness.

"That's right. It is said that this was the place where ancient sages sealed powerful forces. Be careful." Su Mo reminded.

The team quietly entered the valley, only hearing the rustling of leaves in the wind, like the whisper of nature. Suddenly, a ray of light lit up from the bottom of the valley, causing the Son of Balance to speed up.

Arriving at the light source, a huge circle of light appeared in front of them, and the light seemed to contain endless knowledge and power. Just as everyone was staring at it, a sneer broke the silence.

"Sons of Balance, you are here uninvited. I am Victor, the leader of the Shadow Organization. Do you think you can get ahead of me by doing this?"

Members of the Shadow Organization appeared from all directions and surrounded the Son of Balance. From the perspective of passers-by, this sudden confrontation was tense and exciting.

"It seems that you have already set an ambush." ​​Lin Hao responded calmly and tightened the sword in his hand.

“As expected of the Son of Balance, but we don’t just rely on numbers,” Victor said with a proud smile.

Just as the two sides were on the verge of a fight, a gentle voice echoed in the valley: "Enough, Victor. Do you really think that the struggle for power depends on this method?"

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw an old man in a white robe slowly stepping into the circle of light. His aura caused the air around him to freeze.

"Elder!" Leo was surprised, but more in awe, "Why are you here?"

"I am here to guide you, children." The old man smiled, his eyes full of wisdom. "Strength is not for fighting, but for protection and balance. Only when you understand this can you truly master it."

"So, are you willing to help us?" Arya asked, expressing everyone's thoughts.

"Helping you is helping the world." The old man nodded and turned to Victor. "As for you, Victor, it's time to put aside your ambitions."

Victor showed hesitation, but the greed in his eyes had not completely dissipated. At this moment, the energy surge in the center of the aperture intensified, as if choosing its successor.

"Remember, true strength comes from within, not from without." The old man's voice echoed in everyone's heart.

The light suddenly burst out, and when it dissipated, the valley returned to peace. The members of the Sons of Balance all felt a warm power flowing through their bodies, which was the belief in world peace and the determination to protect it.

"We did it." Lin Hao looked up at the sky, where the stars were shining brightly, as if heralding new hope.

"Yes, but this is just the beginning." Su Mo clenched his fists, his eyes burning with unprecedented determination, "Son of Balance, there is still a long way to go."

Outside the valley, passers-by were still talking about it, their curiosity about the Son of Balance and that mysterious land reached its peak.

"Did they really meet the ancient wise men?"

"Son of Balance, has he become more powerful?"

"It's unbelievable, that light is like a myth coming to life!" exclaimed an old man, his eyes still locked on the direction of the valley, as if trying to capture more details.

“If the rumors are true, then the support behind the Sons of Balance is far beyond our imagination.” A young man joined the conversation, his words filled with awe and envy.

On the other side of the city, in a hidden cafe, two seemingly ordinary people sat opposite each other, talking in low voices, but their eyes revealed something extraordinary.

"The Sons of Balance have received help from the elders. This is a variable for our plan." The man frowned and tapped his fingers lightly on the table.

The woman smiled, her eyes deep: "Change breeds opportunities. Victor's failure does not mean the end. Instead, he can become a chess piece in our hands."

"You mean..." The man seemed to understand.

“We will use their own strength to further escalate the conflict between the Sons of Balance and the Shadow Organization. We will secretly collect the scattered fragments of power. When both sides are defeated, it will be our turn to take the stage.” The woman’s voice was soft, but it carried an unquestionable determination.

"Smart! This way, we can not only avoid direct conflict, but also use this incident to expand our influence." The man nodded, a gleam in his eyes.

At the same time, in the base of the Sons of Balance, Lin Hao and others were discussing the next steps intensely.

"We can't let our guard down just because of a temporary victory." Su Mo reminded, "The appearance of that elder shows that the power of the ancient civilization is far more complicated than we imagined. We must not only guard against the shadow organization, but also pay attention to whether there are other forces involved."

“Indeed, we have gained power, but we have also exposed ourselves.” Arya added, “We must find the remaining ruins as soon as possible. Only complete power can protect this world from greater crisis.”

Leo pondered for a moment and made a suggestion: "We can use my family's resources to establish a more complete early warning system. At the same time, we must also strengthen our study of ancient civilization knowledge, so that we can take the initiative in future struggles."

"I agree." Lina responded positively, "Moreover, we must improve the team's combat capabilities and ensure that everyone can play their best role at critical moments."

"Okay, then we will split up now." Lin Hao concluded, "On the one hand, we will strengthen ourselves, and on the other hand, we will continue to explore. We need to be fast and steady. The reputation of the Son of Balance is already well-known, and we need to live up to this trust."

As the discussion came to an end, the members of the Sons of Balance took their orders and plunged into intensive preparations. The base became busy again, and the air was filled with not only the tense atmosphere of preparation for war, but also an expectation for the uncertainty of the future and a desire for challenges.

Late at night, Lin Hao and Su Mo stood side by side on the roof of the base, looking at the quiet city under the starry sky.

"You know, Su Mo, sometimes I feel like all this is just a dream." Lin Hao said softly.

Su Mo smiled, his smile was bitter and firm: "Whether it's a dream or reality, since we have been chosen, we must move forward bravely. At least, we are not alone."

"Yes, we have each other, everyone in the Sons of Balance, and those ordinary people who don't know our names but silently cheer for us in their hearts." Su Mo looked into the distance, his tone full of determination.

Lin Hao tilted his head slightly and looked at Su Mo: "They may not know that every time they talk and every time they speculate, it is an invisible support for us. This reminds me of a saying - 'Heroes exist because of the people and fight for the people'."

"Indeed, this sense of responsibility makes us more determined to follow our own path." Su Mo agreed. There was an unspoken tacit understanding between the two of them.

At this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps broke the silence of the night. A member of the Sons of Balance hurriedly ran up to the roof. He spoke before he could catch his breath, "Captain, I just received news that an unknown organization openly provoked the Sons of Balance on social media, claiming that they are also interested in the power of ancient civilizations and will take action."

"An unknown organization?" Lin Hao and Su Mo looked at each other, both feeling surprised.

"Yes, they are very active on the Internet, gathering a lot of attention in a short period of time, and they seem to be well aware of our actions." The team member finished the report and waited for further instructions.

"Network?" Lin Hao pondered for a moment. "This is a battlefield we haven't set foot on yet. Alia, how do you think we should deal with it?"

Arya appeared on the rooftop at the right time, her eyes sharp. "A direct response will only fall into their trap. We need to investigate the organization in secret. At the same time, we can use this opportunity to spread our ideas through the Internet and win more people's hearts."

"Good idea, let's do it." Lin Hao decided decisively, "We must let the world know that the Sons of Balance not only protect this land, but also protect everyone's voice and beliefs."

"Moreover," Su Mo added, "this may also be an opportunity to find other potential clues to the remains of ancient civilizations through this organization."

"I will arrange personnel to handle network matters and strengthen security precautions to prevent information leakage." Arya promised.

After the three of them finished their discussion, they returned to their respective jobs and began to make new arrangements in a tense and orderly manner. The actions of the Sons of Balance were no longer limited to the real world. They also began to sow seeds in the virtual space to prepare for the coming storm.

A few days later, on a sunny afternoon, a video appeared on screens and mobile phones in the streets and alleys. In the video, Lin Hao stood in front of the camera on behalf of the Sons of Balance, and his words were firm and powerful:

"Whether in the light or in the shadows, the Sons of Balance are always with you. We do not seek meaningless fights, but we will not shirk our due responsibilities. True power lies in protecting every innocent life and maintaining harmony and balance on this land. Facing unknown challenges, the Sons of Balance are ready. Are you ready to witness history with us?"

At the end of the video, the Sons of Balance's team logo slowly rose up, like a beacon of hope, which instantly caused a huge response on the Internet. Passersby A, B, C, and D stopped and played the video repeatedly on their mobile phones, and there were discussions one after another:

"Sons of Balance, these words are truly inspiring." "I didn't expect them to have such a warm side." "It seems that they are not only powerful in combat, but also wise and far-sighted."

Amidst all the discussions, the reputation of the Son of Balance was once again pushed to a climax, and the power hidden in the dark also began a new layout. A more intricate contest quietly unfolded between light and shadow.

Night fell again. Lin Hao and Su Mo sat side by side in the command room of the base. Information from all over the world was flashing on the display screen. Every movement affected the fate of the Son of Balance.

"This is just the beginning. We cannot predict what the future will be like." Su Mo's voice was calm and firm, "But as long as we are together, there will be no difficulties that we cannot overcome."

"You're right." Lin Hao nodded, his eyes flashing with determination. "No matter how bumpy the road ahead is, the Son of Balance's belief will not change. Now, we not only have to face known enemies, but also these newly emerged unknown forces. We must be more cautious."

Just as they were thinking silently, the communicator beside them suddenly rang. It was Arya who made an urgent call: "Captain, we have traced that the mysterious organization has posted a message about an upcoming auction online. It is rumored that the auction items may contain key clues about the power of ancient civilizations."

Auction? Lin Hao and Su Mo exchanged a meaningful look. "This could be a trap, but it could also be a great opportunity to get information." Su Mo analyzed.

"That's right, we have to go." Lin Hao decided, "Alia, you continue to collect intelligence on the Internet. We need more detailed information about this auction. Leo, you are responsible for preparing the infiltration plan. We must keep a low profile."

"Understood!" The two team members responded quickly and took action. (End of this chapter)