Chapter 36: Seeking Allies

After this thrilling battle that was like a purgatory of life and death, Lin Yu stood tall at a high point in the camp. The cold wind ruffled the corners of his clothes. His face was cold and resolute, and his deep gaze penetrated through layers of clouds as he looked out at the distant, undulating mountains that resembled a coiled dragon. His mind was crystal - clear. He was well - aware that although the coalition forces had achieved a temporary victory in this battle, it was merely a small milestone on the long journey. To completely defeat the tenacious and deeply - rooted evil forces that haunted like ghosts, the current strength of the coalition forces was far from enough, just like an egg trying to break a rock. They must unite all the forces that could be united, attract more allies to join, and gather a more powerful force. Only then could they strike a fatal blow to the evil forces like a sharp sword unsheathed, allowing the light of justice to shine across the land.

Therefore, Lin Yu resolutely turned his attention to those sects and forces that had remained neutral in this battle between good and evil. He knew that these sects and forces were like hidden potential powers. If they could be won over and incorporated into the coalition forces, it would surely lead to a qualitative leap in the strength of the coalition. With this belief in mind, he painstakingly prepared gifts filled with sincere intentions and letters written with sincere and heartfelt words. Some of these gifts were rare magic treasures seized by the coalition forces in previous battles, exuding a mysterious and powerful aura. Others were precious spiritual items that Lin Yu had accidentally obtained during his years of cultivation, each of which was priceless. And those letters were written with his heart and soul, with every line revealing the coalition's sincerity and determination, as well as its persistent pursuit of justice.

Carrying this full - fledged sincerity, Lin Yu personally embarked on the journey to visit the leaders of these neutral sects and forces. Every time he paid a visit, he was filled with awe and anticipation, as if a devout believer was seeking the light of hope. When he stepped into the solemn and mysterious sect hall, the atmosphere in the hall instantly became solemn. Lin Yu stood upright, with a solemn expression. Under the gaze of everyone, he began to speak passionately.

His voice was loud and powerful, echoing in the hall for a long time, like the tolling of a great bell, hitting the hearts of people directly. He elaborated in detail on the heinous harms caused by the evil forces. Each example was like a heavy hammer, forcefully striking the hearts of everyone present. He recounted how the evil forces burned, killed, looted, and plundered. The once peaceful and harmonious villages were reduced to ruins under their ravages. The raging fire burned the houses of the common people, and the thick smoke billowed in the sky, as if it were the desperate cries of the people. Innocent people were brutally killed. The elderly fell in a pool of blood, children cried in fear, and women pleaded helplessly. These scenes of inhuman atrocities made everyone who heard them feel deeply pained and filled with righteous indignation. Then, he vividly described the unremitting efforts and great sacrifices made by the coalition forces to protect this land and its people. The coalition soldiers fought bravely on the battlefield, regardless of their lives. Even if they were seriously injured, they never flinched. They patrolled day and night, guarding every inch of the land to prevent the evil forces from invading again. In order to rescue the injured people, the doctors of the coalition forces spared no effort, exhausted their energy, and used their medical skills and love to save one life after another.

Lin Yu's words were sincere and touching, like the warm sun in winter, and like a warm current, slowly flowing into the hearts of everyone, melting the ice in their hearts. His eyes were firm and sincere, like the most dazzling stars in the night sky, shining brightly, as if containing endless power, making people involuntarily feel trust and respect.

However, things did not go as smoothly as expected. Although his heartfelt persuasion touched some people, these people were moved by his sincerity and the just actions of the coalition forces. Their eyes sparkled with a moved light, and they expressed their willingness to consider joining the coalition forces to jointly fight against the evil forces and contribute their part to the peace of this land. But some people still remained on the fence. There was hesitation and worry on their faces. Some sects were worried that once they were involved in this cruel war, it would bring disaster to the sect, and the sect's inheritance and foundation built over the years would be destroyed. Others had doubts about the strength of the coalition forces. They secretly weighed the strength comparison between the coalition forces and the evil forces in their hearts, unsure whether the coalition forces were truly capable of winning the final victory in this battle between good and evil. Therefore, they were reluctant to express their positions easily, for fear of getting into a dilemma.

Facing these difficulties and setbacks, Lin Yu did not show the slightest sign of discouragement or retreat. He knew that at this critical moment, actions spoke louder than words. Merely talking could not truly win the trust and support of others. He had to prove the strength and determination of the coalition forces with practical actions. So, he resolutely decided to take a series of practical and feasible actions.

He carefully organized the coalition forces to carry out a series of large - scale public - welfare activities aimed at helping the areas affected by the evil forces to regain their vitality. The members of the coalition forces responded one after another and wholeheartedly devoted themselves to these activities. Some members worked tirelessly to help the common people rebuild their homes. They carried heavy pieces of wood and bricks, building new houses brick by brick on the ruins, providing the common people with shelters from the wind and rain. Some members gave full play to their medical expertise and treated the injuries of the common people. They carefully bandaged the wounds of the injured, prepared herbal medicines with their exquisite medical skills, alleviating the pain of the injured and re - igniting the hope of life for those people on the verge of death. Still, others patiently taught the common people some simple and practical self - defense techniques, teaching them how to protect themselves and their families when danger came. They demonstrated the movements hand - in - hand and corrected the postures of the common people again and again, so that the common people would no longer be helpless in the face of the evil forces.

These actions were like seeds of kindness carefully sown on this land by the members of the coalition forces. They gradually took root, germinated, and grew in the hearts of the common people. The common people were filled with gratitude towards the coalition forces, and their word - of - mouth spread quickly like a spring breeze. It also won the recognition and trust of the neutral sects and forces. Those who had been on the fence, after witnessing the sincerity and efforts of the coalition forces with their own eyes, began to waver in their hearts. They saw the responsibility and sense of mission of the coalition forces, as well as the prestige of the coalition forces among the common people. So, they began to seriously consider joining the coalition forces to jointly fight against the evil forces and contribute their strength to the peace and tranquility of this land.