Rescue operation

Chapter 8: Rescue operation. After the Dark Forces launched bloody attacks on weaker factions, the Alliance swiftly mobilized, and a large-scale rescue operation unfolded across the Spirit Road World. This was not only to save lives caught in suffering, but also to halt the Dark Forces' further expansion and defend the peace and dignity of the Spirit Road World. The Alliance first established a rescue command center, gathering its wisest and most experienced strategists. Inside, an enormous spiritual power map marked every known site of attack and every area likely to come under assault. Lights of spiritual power flickered across the map, displaying the latest intelligence. "We must carry out the rescue in waves, region by region," a white-haired strategist with a piercing gaze said, pointing at the map. "According to our intelligence, this southeastern region, rich in spiritual power resources, is the Dark Forces' next likely target. We'll send a vanguard ahead to scout and provide support." The Vanguard consisted of speed specialists from the Wind Spirit Family, spiritual power formation masters from the Heavenly Origin Sect, and flame warriors from the Flame Family. Like arrows loosed from a bow, they raced toward the southeastern region. The Wind Spirit Family's experts used wind spiritual power to fly through the sky, their figures sweeping over mountains and rivers like gusts of rushing wind. The Heavenly Origin Sect's formation masters continuously released waves of spiritual energy perception in midair, probing fluctuations in the surrounding spiritual power to detect traps or enemies in advance. Meanwhile, the Flame Family's warriors stood ready to unleash their flame power at any moment to deal with unexpected threats. As the Vanguard approached a small spiritual power town in the southeastern region, a grim scene greeted them. Black smoke shrouded the sky above the town, houses had