Chapter 136 Restoring the Earth

When the last wisp of the evil aura, like the haze scattered by the biting cold wind, completely dissipated into the gradually fading smoke of gunpowder that resembled a thin veil on the battlefield, Lin Yu and Li Qiang stood side by side, their postures as straight as if they were two towering pine trees rooted in this land that had endured so much. Their gazes, like two sharp scalpels, slowly swept over this devastated world that was like a hell, inch by inch. In an instant, a complex emotion that was difficult to accurately describe with words welled up in their hearts, a mixture of all kinds of feelings. Although this heart-stopping life-and-death battle against the evil forces finally ended with the dawn of victory breaking through the darkness, behind this victory was an extremely heavy price. Every inch of the land and every grain of dust were whispering the cruelty and ruthlessness of the war. It was a painful groan and also a longing for peace.

The Earth, this blue planet on which they and their generations had lived, after experiencing this catastrophe, was now full of holes and scars, as if it were a dying patient with weak vital signs. The ecological environment was as fragile as a candle in the wind, and the flickering flame could be extinguished at any moment, already on the verge of collapse. The once bustling, vibrant cities full of vitality and hope, with heavy traffic and a sea of people, had now completely turned into a desolate and lifeless ruin. The broken walls and dilapidated buildings cast eerie shadows like ghosts under the blood-red afterglow of the setting sun, like an old man who had endured the merciless baptism of time and the cruel torture of suffering, wordlessly lamenting the glorious past and the current desolation. Every broken brick carried a story of vanished prosperity; every twisted steel bar was engraved with the ferocity of the disaster, and they were all silently telling the ruthlessness of the disaster and the impermanence of fate.

Lin Yu's gaze slowly swept over this broken and heartbreaking land. His brows were tightly furrowed, as if they could crush a fly, and in those deep wrinkles was hidden endless worry and sorrow. His eyes were full of worry and determination. The worry was a deep concern for the current situation of the Earth, as if he could see the Earth struggling in pain; and the determination was to change all of this, a resolve that was as firm as not giving up until the goal was achieved, as if declaring to the world that he was determined to bring the Earth back to life. He slowly turned his head, his movements gentle yet somewhat heavy, and looked at Li Qiang beside him, who also had a solemn expression. Their eyes met in the air, and in that instant of looking at each other, they understood each other without the need for any words. They both knew exactly what the other was thinking. It was a tacit understanding that did not need to be spoken, a trust that was shared through life and death. They knew very well that merely repelling the evil forces was just the first step of a long journey. The Earth had suffered too much pain, like a huge wound that could not be easily healed. They had to do everything in their power, mobilize all their strength and wisdom, to repair this devastated homeland, to make this scarred land regain its vitality, and to let the seeds of hope take root and sprout on this land again.

"We can't let the Earth sink like this. This is our unshirkable responsibility." Lin Yu's voice was low and hoarse, as if it had been rubbed by sandpaper, but it was full of reassuring power. The voice echoed for a long time above the empty and desolate ruins that were like a ghost domain, like a heavy hammer hitting everyone's heart hard, stirring up ripples, and making the sense of responsibility and mission in people's hearts well up spontaneously.

Li Qiang nodded heavily, his movements firm and forceful, as if declaring their determination to the world. "That's right. Let's take action right away. We can't afford to delay for a moment." His determined eyes seemed to tell people that no matter how many difficulties and obstacles lay ahead, they would move forward bravely and never back down.

So, under the leadership of Lin Yu and Li Qiang, the members of the alliance against the evil forces resolutely devoted themselves to the arduous and seemingly endless work of restoring the 

Earth. The first difficult problem in front of them was to repair the mountains, rivers, and lakes that had been damaged beyond recognition.

Lin Yu took a deep breath, as if the breath carried the weight of the whole world, and slowly closed his eyes, immersing himself in the perception and control of the power of the stars. His breathing gradually became steady, as if he had merged with heaven and earth, and all the hustle and bustle around him gradually faded away, leaving only his dialogue with the power of the stars. After a while, he slowly opened his eyes, and there was a light in his eyes like that of the stars, a brilliant and mysterious light, as if it contained the mysteries of the universe. His hands slowly danced in the air, his movements elegant and solemn, as if he were performing an ancient and mysterious ritual that concerned the fate of the world. As his hands danced, the power of the stars flowed out from his fingertips like wisps of agile threads, gently merging into the mountains and the earth. That power was gentle yet powerful, like a mother's hand, caressing the injured land. The mountains that had been broken and displaced due to the strong earthquake, under the gentle nourishment of the power of the stars, were like injured giants starting to heal their wounds slowly. The collapsed mountain bodies were slowly brought back into place under the pull of an invisible force. The huge rocks squeezed and collided with each other, making a dull and heavy sound, as if the earth was moaning in pain. The sound was low and oppressive, making people feel the suffering that the earth had endured; it was also like declaring the determination to be reborn, an unyielding shout, a longing for new life.

And the rivers that had once flowed continuously and full of vitality but were now dry and silent, under Lin Yu's unremitting efforts, also ushered in a turnaround. He concentrated his mind and channeled the power of the stars deep into the ground to search for the water source hidden in the depths. His consciousness seemed to turn into an invisible flood dragon, shuttling through the dark underground world in search of the source of life. Finally, inspired by him, the water source deep underground was awakened again. The clear water gushed out like released spirits, rushing down along the long-dry riverbed. The water splashed merrily, making a clear and pleasant sound, as if happily telling the joy of being reborn. The sound was clear and cheerful, like a beautiful piece of music; it was also like showing people the tenacity and unyielding spirit of life, a resistance to fate, a spirit of never giving up.

At the same time, Li Qiang led some members of the alliance and devoted themselves wholeheartedly to the arduous task of repairing the urban buildings. Relying on his profound and powerful spiritual power, he transformed it into an invisible but extremely powerful force, steadily holding up those huge and heavy building materials that were like huge rocks. The tall buildings that had been completely destroyed in the war, with their concerted efforts, slowly rose up from the ruins bit by bit. Every time they rose, it embodied their sweat and hope. The accurate placement of every brick and stone required their careful operation, as if they were piecing together a precious jigsaw puzzle; the stable construction of every steel beam condensed their countless sweats and efforts, which was a miracle created by their hands. Their hands were covered with calluses and wounds, and their clothes were soaked with sweat, but they never complained once and never stopped their actions. Their firm figures seemed to prove to the world that the power of human beings was infinite.

The ability users in the alliance also showed their various abilities to the fullest. Some ability users used their magical ability to control soil and rocks. With a gentle wave of their hands, those scattered and disorderly building materials seemed to come to life, flying and rotating in the air, reshaping themselves, and perfectly combining together, as if they were being carefully carved by an invisible hand. Some ability users used their healing power. They gently touched the damaged facilities inside the building with their hands, and a soft light emanated from their hands. Under the shroud of the light, the facilities were quickly repaired as if they had never been damaged. The light seemed to have a magical power that could heal all wounds. With their joint efforts, the city gradually shed its dilapidated appearance and began to restore its former prosperity. There 

were gradually pedestrians on the streets, and there were lights in the shops. The pulse of the city began to beat again.

Restoring the ecological environment was also a challenging and extremely difficult task. The nature-based ability users in the alliance played a crucial role in this work. With a heart full of awe and piety, they came to the severely polluted forest. They slowly squatted down and gently touched the scarred land with their hands, muttering incantations. Their voices were low and mysterious, as if they were having a spiritual dialogue with Mother Earth, expressing their apologies to the earth and their longing to restore its vitality. In an instant, a miracle happened. The trees that had originally withered and lost their vitality, as if injected with a magical power, began to regain their vitality. Tender green buds quietly emerged from the branches and grew and spread rapidly at a visible speed, soon covering the whole tree, like green flames burning. The flowers and plants were not to be outdone. They tenaciously broke through the ruins and bloomed colorful and dazzling flowers, exuding a charming fragrance, as if showing the tenacity and beauty of life to the world, a hymn to life, a yearning for beauty.

In the waters that had been severely polluted, turbid, and emitting a foul smell, the ability users also showed their great skills. They used their unique purification ability. Their hands slowly passed over the water surface, and streaks of pure energy fluctuations spread out, like ripples undulate on the water surface. Under the action of this energy, the pollutants in the water quickly decomposed and dissipated. The originally turbid water surface gradually became clear, and people could see fish swimming merrily in the water, and water birds flying lightly on the water surface and catching prey. A vibrant picture was presented before people's eyes again, which was the revival of life and the rebirth of nature.

However, Lin Yu and Li Qiang knew very well that relying solely on their own strength and that of the alliance members was still far from enough to completely restore the Earth. So, they took the initiative to get in touch with scientists and experts from all over the world, jointly discussing and researching how to skillfully use scientific and technological means and mysterious powers to solve the various thorny problems that the Earth faced.

In dealing with the energy crisis, the scientists gave full play to their wisdom and put forward a series of innovative energy development plans. They conducted in-depth research on the efficient utilization methods of renewable energy sources such as solar energy, wind energy, and water energy, striving to minimize the dependence on traditional energy sources. As the core figure of the scientific research team, Dr. Chen led his team members to work day and night in the laboratory, forgetting about food and sleep. The lights in the laboratory were on all the time, and various instruments and equipment were buzzing. They conducted repeated experiments and tests and continuously optimized the design plan. Countless failures did not discourage them but instead inspired their fighting spirit. After countless failures and attempts, they finally developed a new type of solar energy collection device. This device was like an efficient energy catcher, which could increase the efficiency of converting solar energy into electrical energy several times, bringing new hope for solving the energy crisis, like a ray of dawn illuminating the dark energy dilemma.

In solving the environmental pollution problem, the scientists and the ability users worked closely together. The scientists used advanced scientific and technological means, such as high-precision detection instruments and complex data analysis models, to conduct a comprehensive and detailed detection and in-depth analysis of the polluted soil and water sources, carefully uncovering the root causes of the pollution. The ability users, on the other hand, gave full play to their unique abilities to decompose and purify the pollutants. On a piece of land severely polluted by heavy metals, the ability users used their special abilities to separate the heavy metals in the soil little by little, and then carried out harmless treatment through the scientific and technological means provided by the scientists. After a period of effort, this once barren land became fertile again and was able to grow crops once more, giving birth to the hope of life. The patches of green crops were like the smile of the earth.

Facing the huge global problem of climate change, all parties worked together and went all out. The meteorological experts, through the massive collection and in-depth analysis of global climate data, used supercomputers to conduct complex simulation calculations, accurately predicting the trend of climate change, and put forward a series of practical countermeasures accordingly. Lin Yu and Li Qiang, on the other hand, used their mysterious powers to contribute to the mitigation of climate change. Lin Yu concentrated his mind and channeled the power of the stars, trying to influence the atmospheric circulation. His hands danced rapidly in the air, and the power of the stars was like an invisible big hand, gently pushing the flow of the atmosphere, gradually reducing the frequency and intensity of extreme climate phenomena such as heavy rain, droughts, and hurricanes. Li Qiang used his spiritual power to penetrate deep into the interior of the Earth to stabilize the Earth's magnetic field. His figure was faintly visible in the dark, and his spiritual power was like tough threads, tightly maintaining the stability of the Earth's magnetic field, providing a stable foundation for the improvement of climate change, as if holding up an umbrella for the Earth.

With the joint efforts of everyone, the Earth finally began to slowly regain its vitality. The once gray, oppressive, and depressing sky gradually became as blue as a gemstone, and the white clouds floated gently in the air like cotton candy, changing into various wonderful shapes, sometimes like a galloping horse, sometimes like a fairy scattering flowers. The green mountains and clear waters once again surrounded the cities and villages. The small streams in the mountains gurgled, and the water was so clear that one could clearly see the sand and stones at the bottom and the small fish swimming. The small fish swam freely in the water, as if enjoying this wonderful time. The weeping willows by the stream swayed in the wind, and the slender branches were like green ribbons, gently brushing the water surface and making circles of ripples. The ripples were like the smile of nature. In the forest, the birds sang merrily, their voices clear and melodious, one after another. The animals shuttled freely in the forest, either foraging or playing, presenting a harmonious and peaceful scene, like a beautiful picture.

In the city, people's lives gradually returned to normal. On the streets, vehicles flowed continuously, and the honking of horns intertwined into a lively symphony, which was the melody of life. The shops reopened, and the shelves were filled with a wide variety of goods. People shuttled through the streets and alleys, and their faces were filled with happy smiles, which were a longing for a better life. The children laughed and played in the park. They ran and chased each other, and their silver-like laughter echoed in the air, which was the purest sound in the world. The old people chatted leisurely under the trees, recalling the bits and pieces of the past and lamenting the hard-won present, which was the precipitation of time and also an expectation for the future.

As the Earth gradually recovered, people were filled with endless gratitude and great respect for Lin Yu, Li Qiang, and all those who participated in the restoration work. They became the well-deserved heroes in people's hearts, and their stories were passed down from mouth to mouth, from the city to the countryside, from the old to the young. Everyone was familiar with their deeds. These stories inspired generation after generation, making everyone deeply realize the preciousness and fragility of the Earth, and thus cherish and protect this beautiful homeland even more. Those stories that were passed on were like seeds, planting the belief of loving the Earth in people's hearts.

And Lin Yu and Li Qiang did not become complacent and stop moving forward because of their achievements. They knew very well that the future of the Earth was still full of unknown challenges, and new crises might arise at any time. They stood firmly on this land that was gradually regaining its vitality, with determination and perseverance in their eyes. They secretly swore in their hearts that they would continue to guard this land and the home of humanity. No matter how rough the road ahead might be, they would move forward without hesitation. Their firm eyes seemed to be declaring to the world that they were the guardians of the Earth and would never back down.