Fantasy: The Counterattack of the Female Sovereign

After a thrilling and dangerous battle, Song Yao and Hao Jin finally managed to temporarily repel the aggressive Shadow Witch. However, this fierce battle made them realize that if they wanted to permanently resist the pervasive and vicious invasion of Shadow Magic, they must not be satisfied with the current passive defense situation. Instead, they must trace the root cause and work from the root to comprehensively strengthen the entire alliance's magical defense system.

Song Yao and Hao Jin acted decisively, issuing an urgent call to the Alliance, gathering together the most renowned and powerful magicians, as well as the most resourceful and far-sighted strategists, to discuss the matter. Everyone sat together in a solemn yet heated atmosphere, their faces serious and brows furrowed as they pondered over a strategy to combat Shadow Magic.

At this moment, Song Yao was the first to break the silence. She stood up and, in a clear and resolute voice, unveiled a bold concept she had long considered: the construction of a powerful, alliance-wide magical defense network! Her vision envisioned this magical network as a dragnet, skillfully laying down impenetrable magical barriers in every crucial location. These barriers would not only be sensitive to any hint of shadow magic, but would also sound a piercing alarm if they detected any enemy daring to trespass, automatically activating pre-programmed counterattacks to deliver a crushing blow.

As Song Yao finished speaking, Hao Jin stood up. He nodded slightly, expressing his approval and appreciation for Song Yao's idea, and then added slowly, "I think that in addition to establishing such a magic defense network, we should also regularly organize large-scale magic defense combat drills within the alliance. This will effectively improve our members' emergency response capabilities for various emergencies, ensuring that everyone will not panic and lose their composure when faced with the threat of shadow magic."

Under the guidance of these two exceptional leaders, Song Yao and Hao Jin, the entire alliance quickly entered a state of intense and organized preparation. Those highly skilled and enigmatic magicians devoted themselves day and night to in-depth research and repeated experiments on a new magical barrier. After countless sleepless nights of hard work, their efforts finally paid off, and they successfully developed an unprecedentedly powerful magical barrier!

This new type of magic barrier possesses amazing magical abilities: not only can it effectively resist the pervasive and vicious attacks from shadow magic like an indestructible shield, but it can also absorb all the shadow energy full of evil power and cleverly transform it into pure magical energy, continuously supplying vital energy support to the alliance's towering magic tower.

Meanwhile, the Shadow Witch, fleeing in panic, became acutely aware that her meager power alone was no match for the powerful alliance led by Song Yao and Hao Jin. With ulterior motives, she quietly cloaked herself in darkness, racking her brains to find new allies. Her efforts paid off, and she soon discovered a group of assassins known as the Night Walkers. This group, renowned for their stealthy, invisible, and deadly assassination techniques, instilled fear in countless individuals.

The cunning Shadow Witch naturally wouldn't let go of such a valuable force. She meticulously laid out a plan, first offering the dark secrets of Shadow Magic as tempting bait, then promising a mountain of wealth as an irresistible lure. With these two tactics, she finally succeeded in convincing the Night Walker's usually arrogant leader, willingly leading his men to become the Shadow Witch's effective thugs, and together they plotted a shocking conspiracy against the Alliance.

Then, through various mysterious and covert means, she established contact with a group of exiled wizards. These wizards had been ruthlessly expelled from their respective sects for delving deeply into forbidden magic. However, the Shadow Witch, knowing their deep resentment towards their former sects and their strong desire for revenge, cleverly used this as a bond to successfully recruit these wizards into her camp.

Although these wizards are slightly less powerful than the powerful Shadow Witches, they cannot be underestimated as they all possess unique insights into the study of shadow magic, which further enhances the power controlled by the Shadow Witches and makes their schemes even more threatening.

Song Yao and Hao Jin were acutely aware of this, realizing that the Shadow Witch's insidious and cunning infiltration methods could potentially become the most formidable threat the Alliance faced. Therefore, after careful consideration, they resolutely resolved to address this issue from within the Alliance, implementing a series of effective measures to strengthen its cohesion and significantly increase its members' awareness.

Therefore, they meticulously planned and organized a series of innovative team-building activities. Through these activities, members collaborated closely, gradually deepening their trust and significantly strengthening their partnership. Simultaneously, to promptly detect and contain any potential irregularities within the alliance, Song Yao and Hao Jin diligently assembled a highly confidential internal investigation team. Directly led by the two of them, they leveraged their ingenuity and years of experience to successfully identify and effectively thwart numerous Shadow Witch infiltration attempts.

By chance, Song Yao and Hao Jin discovered a spy planted by the Shadow Witch within the alliance. In a carefully designed trap, they successfully captured the spy and learned from him the Shadow Witch's next plan.

In that eerie, dark corner, after receiving powerful support from her new allies, the seeds of revenge within the Shadow Witch quickly took root and sprouted, growing and spreading at an alarming rate. Now, like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows, she is meticulously planning a new round of fierce offensive against the Alliance.

After careful consideration, the Shadow Witch crafted a detailed battle plan. She planned to strategically leverage the Night Walker's elusiveness and the powerful, unholy magic wielded by the exiled wizards, launching a two-pronged attack to devastate and undermine the Alliance's impenetrable magical defenses. Meanwhile, the cunning witch, not content with this, diligently sought a mysterious, ancient shadow magic deep within the shadows. It was said that once mastered and unleashed, this ancient and forbidden magic would allow her to manipulate the minds of the Alliance members at will, turning them into puppets at her mercy.

In the dead of night, under a dark and windy sky, the Shadow Witch quietly crept into a desolate and abandoned ancient ruin. The air was filled with the scent of decay and death, and the silence was eerie. Yet, for the Shadow Witch, accustomed to the darkness, this was nothing but ordinary surroundings. Clad in a black robe, she glided gracefully through the rubble, finally arriving at a dilapidated altar.

After standing still, the Shadow Witch clasped her hands together, closed her eyes, and muttered something. As her low, hoarse voice echoed, the air around her seemed to be pulled by some invisible force, violently twisting and undulating. Gradually, a dark, profound light slowly rose from the center of the altar, illuminating the entire space in a dim yellow. At this moment, the Shadow Witch suddenly opened her eyes, and her previously inky black pupils now flickered with an eerie purple light. Then, without hesitation, she extended her hands and reached into the light. Instantly, an immensely powerful energy surged through her arms and spread throughout her body.

Accompanied by a painful groan, the Shadow Witch's body began to undergo a drastic transformation. Her skin gradually turned as dark as the night, and her hair transformed into wisps of silver. Even more terrifying, her figure flickered in and out of the shadows, as if ready to merge into the endless darkness at any moment. When everything finally calmed down, the Shadow Witch slowly stood up. By this time, she had fully awakened the legendary ancient shadow magic. Her eyes, burning with vengeance, stared into the distance, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, revealing a cold and icy smile. She knew that this thrilling war was only the beginning, but she was fully armed and prepared to face any challenge.

Just when the Alliance thought it had taken all necessary precautions and was foolproof, the Shadow Witch's unexpected attack was like a black lightning bolt streaking through the night sky, suddenly arriving in a strange way beyond anyone's expectations.

It was a pitch-black night, a howling wind. Thick dark clouds obscured the light of the moon and stars, casting a shadow of eerie darkness over the heavens and earth. The Alliance's meticulously constructed magical defense network had been impenetrable, but that very night, without warning, it suddenly failed. As if an invisible hand had gently waved its hand, this sturdy fortress that had protected the Alliance crumbled in an instant.

Under cover of darkness, a group of nimble and agile Night Walkers infiltrated the Alliance's heartland like ghosts, stealthily and imperceptibly. Clad in black nightgown, they blended seamlessly into the darkness, making them undetectable. These mysterious Night Walkers had a clear goal: to capture the Alliance's magic core! The magic core was the linchpin of the Alliance's entire magical defense system. If it were destroyed, the Alliance's painstakingly constructed defenses would crumble like a flood, plunging them into irreparable ruin.

Sensing the impending danger, Song Yao and Hao Jin acted decisively, assembling their forces and launching a desperate counterattack. However, to their astonishment, the Night Walkers' strength far exceeded their initial expectations. Each clash was a thrilling collision, with both sides engaging in close combat, flashes of swords and shadows clashing. Despite Song Yao and Hao Jin's fierce resistance, desperately trying to protect the vital magical core, the Shadow Witch's shadow magic continued to surge like a surging tide, growing ever more powerful and fierce.