Chapter 137 A New Threat Emerges

On the vast land of the Earth that has endured so much suffering, the warm sunlight poured down without reservation, like a gentle and glistening veil, tenderly gilding everything in the world with a warm and bright edge. The breeze, like a lively and playful spirit, quietly swept by with light steps, making the leaves rustle. The sound was clear and pleasant, just like the notes played by nature itself. At the same time, the cheerful songs of the birds rose and fell one after another, interweaving with the rustling of the leaves to compose a wonderful and intoxicating natural movement.

In the city, tall buildings stood in a row, neatly arranged, shining with the unique light of modern civilization under the affectionate caress of the sunlight, demonstrating the great achievements of human beings in rebuilding their homes. The streets were full of traffic and people. People's faces were filled with happy and peaceful smiles, enjoying the hard-won peace and prosperity to the fullest. The once devastated land with broken walls and dilapidated buildings had, through the concerted and unremitting efforts of everyone day and night, already regained its vigorous vitality. Now, the Earth was covered with lush green grass and beautiful flowers, the rivers were crystal clear, and the forests were dense and verdant, as if those cruel disasters in the past were just a distant and vague nightmare, gradually being forgotten in the long river of time.

However, Lin Yu and Li Qiang, as the core and backbone of the guardians of the Earth, did not relax their vigilance at all. They knew very well that there were often unknown crises hidden beneath the surface of peace, just like there might be turbulent undercurrents surging beneath the calm sea. In an extremely hidden monitoring base full of a sense of advanced technology, various complex and sophisticated instruments and equipment were neatly inlaid on the surrounding walls. These instruments flickered with a soft and mysterious light and made a slight humming sound, as if whispering the secrets of technology, or as if always on guard against potential dangers.

Lin Yu and Li Qiang stood side by side in front of the huge spiritual power monitoring screen. Their eyes were fixed on the screen, as if deeply attracted by the constantly jumping lines and data on the screen. Those lines and data were like agile notes, jumping and undulating on the screen, accurately recording every slight fluctuation of the global spiritual power. Lin Yu's eyes were focused and sharp, as if he could see through the essence of the world through these data; Li Qiang frowned slightly, with a serious expression, concentrating on capturing every possible change.

Suddenly, the lines on the screen suddenly rose sharply, and an extremely abnormal peak appeared, just like a huge stone being thrown into a calm lake, causing thousands of waves and breaking the original tranquility. This peak represented a powerful and unfamiliar force approaching at an extremely fast speed. Lin Yu's brows furrowed tightly in an instant, and his tightly furrowed brows seemed to be able to crush a fly. There was deep worry in his eyes. His eyes were fixed on the screen, and his fingers unconsciously tapped gently on the smooth tabletop, making a rhythmic sound, as if sorting out his thoughts in this way, trying to find clues from this sudden anomaly, and thinking about the source of this mysterious force and the huge impact it might have on the Earth.

Li Qiang also had a solemn expression. He bent down slightly, brought his face closer to the screen, and stared intently at every change detail of the data, trying to extract more clues from these seemingly disorderly data and uncover the mysterious veil of this mysterious force. There was determination and perseverance in his eyes, not missing any possible trace.

After in-depth analysis and repeated judgment, they were horrified to find that the source of this force actually came from the depths of the vast universe, a mysterious dark force that was 

extremely powerful and full of an evil aura. Judging from the monitoring data, it was approaching the Earth at an astonishing speed, so fast that it was like a black bolt of lightning, breaking the silence of the universe and coming with the momentum to destroy everything. Once this dark force descended on the Earth, with its powerful destructive power, the Earth would surely face a devastating disaster. All the prosperity and peace would instantly vanish, human civilization might be completely destroyed, and the Earth would fall back into endless darkness and despair.

Lin Yu slowly stood up. He took a deep breath, as if the breath carried the weight of the whole world, trying to calm the surging waves in his heart. He slowly turned his head and looked at Li Qiang firmly. Their eyes met in the air, and for a moment, it seemed as if time had stood still. They both saw determination and resolve in each other's eyes, a sense of responsibility and commitment to the Earth, the courage to face the crisis without flinching, and the belief to do whatever it took to protect their homeland. They knew very well that this would be the greatest challenge the Earth had ever faced, and a cruel battle related to the survival of the Earth was about to begin.

A moment later, Lin Yu and Li Qiang took action quickly and decisively. They skillfully operated the special communication equipment and, through the advanced communication network, issued an urgent call to all members of the alliance against the evil forces. This call was like a stirring war drum, instantly spreading all over the world and stirring up waves in the hearts of every member of the alliance.

For a while, ability users, martial artists, and scientists from all over the world, of different skin colors and ethnic groups, all put down the affairs they were busy with. In the laboratory, the scientists stopped their complex experimental operations. There was worry and determination in their eyes. They quickly organized their experimental data and prepared to rush to the alliance headquarters to discuss countermeasures; the martial artists put down their training equipment. Their muscles were tense, and there was a glimmer of fighting spirit in their eyes, eagerly wanting to contribute their strength to defend the Earth; the ability users used their respective special abilities to gather towards the alliance headquarters at the fastest speed. Some disappeared instantly in place, leaving behind an afterimage; some rode on the power of the elements and rushed through the air.

Inside the alliance headquarters, the atmosphere was extremely tense and oppressive, as if there was an invisible boulder weighing on everyone's heart. Everyone's face was filled with worry and unease. They whispered to each other, discussing the upcoming crisis in low voices. Lin Yu stood in front of everyone, with a serious and solemn expression. His voice was low but full of power, echoing in the spacious hall: "Everyone, we have discovered a new and extremely serious threat. A mysterious dark force from the depths of the universe is approaching the Earth. Its power is beyond our imagination. Once it invades, the Earth will be in great danger."

Upon hearing this, everyone was in an uproar. Among the crowd, some had expressions of horror on their faces, their eyes filled with fear and confusion, as if they had seen the coming of the end of the world; some furrowed their brows and fell into deep thought, trying to find countermeasures from their knowledge and experience. A burly and muscular martial artist couldn't help but ask loudly: "So what should we do? Are we just going to sit back and wait for death?" His voice was full of anxiety and unwillingness, causing a resonance in the hall. Everyone nodded one after another, their eyes revealing a longing for an answer.

Li Qiang stepped forward steadily, with a calm expression and a firm tone: "Of course not. We must discuss countermeasures immediately. After my research and analysis with Lin Yu, in order to resist the invasion of this dark force, we must further enhance our own strength, tap into our potential, and at the same time actively look for more allies and resources to strengthen our power." His words were like a shot in the arm, bringing hope and confidence to everyone.

Subsequently, everyone launched a fierce and in-depth discussion. The scientists had active minds and put forward that advanced scientific and technological means could be used to develop new types of defensive weapons and energy shields. They envisioned using the latest quantum technology, through complex mathematical models and experimental verification, to create an indestructible energy shield that could withstand the attacks of the dark force; or developing laser weapons with powerful offensive capabilities, and effectively counterattacking the dark force by precisely controlling the frequency and intensity of the laser. There was a glimmer of wisdom in their eyes, as if they had already seen these weapons playing a huge role in the fight against the dark force.

The ability users were not to be outdone either. They all expressed that they would go all out to improve their ability levels, and through hard training and continuous exploration, they would exert more powerful forces. Some ability users who controlled fire planned to increase the temperature and range of the fire. They delved into the essence of fire and the principle of energy conversion, trying to make the fire a powerful weapon against the dark force; some ability users who controlled water intended to study how to use the power of water, and through precise control of the form and energy of the water, form a powerful defensive barrier. They exchanged their experiences and insights with each other and worked together to improve their strength.

The martial artists clenched the weapons in their hands, with firm determination in their eyes, vowing to charge into the battle and protect the Earth with their own flesh and blood. They constantly practiced martial arts and exchanged combat experiences, summarizing lessons from each practice session, and striving to exert the greatest combat effectiveness in the battle. Their figures kept moving on the training ground, and the sounds of weapons clashing rose one after another, as if declaring their determination to the dark force.

After in-depth discussion and intense ideological collision, Lin Yu and Li Qiang made an important and brave decision. They decided to embark on a journey full of unknowns and dangers again, heading to the depths of the universe to explore the source and weaknesses of this dark force, and at the same time looking for the mysterious forces and magic weapons that could help the Earth resist the dark force. This decision undoubtedly carried great risks. Countless unknowns and dangers were hidden in the depths of the universe. They might encounter all kinds of unimaginable difficulties, such as attacks from powerful cosmic creatures, which might possess unimaginable power and strange abilities; they might encounter mysterious cosmic traps, which might distort time and space and make them lose their way. But they did not hesitate at all, because they knew very well that the fate of the Earth was now in their hands, and they carried the hope of all mankind.

Before setting off, Lin Yu and Li Qiang bid farewell to the members of the alliance one by one. There was encouragement and trust in their eyes, encouraging everyone to stick to their posts and continue to work hard to improve their strength, and make full preparations for the defense of the Earth. They gently patted each member on the shoulder, conveying strength and confidence. At the same time, they also promised everyone that they would return safely and lead the Earth through this unprecedented crisis. Every farewell was full of deep affection and reluctance, but more importantly, it was a firm belief in the future. The members all expressed that they would wait for their triumphant return and jointly protect the Earth.

When the spaceship carrying hope and mission slowly lifted off, the huge roar of the engine pierced the sky and flew towards the depths of the vast universe, Lin Yu and Li Qiang stood in the cockpit of the spaceship, with determination and fearlessness in their eyes. They looked at the Earth gradually receding outside the window, and their hearts were filled with nostalgia for their homeland and the determination to protect it. They knew that countless difficulties and obstacles awaited them ahead, but for the peace of the Earth and the future of mankind, they would move forward bravely and never back down. In the vast universe, their spaceship was like a tiny star, insignificant in the dark universe, but it carried all the hope of the Earth, firmly advancing towards the unknown depths of darkness, to explore the secrets related to life and death, and to write the legend belonging to the Earth.