I was so scared that I put all my points into health.

Meanwhile, Guild Leader Winnie's team had successfully returned to the guild headquarters. The moment they stepped into the conference room, a tense atmosphere enveloped them, as if it were a tangible force, tightly binding everyone. Inside the conference room, the high-ranking members of each guild sat upright, their expressions serious and solemn. Their voices rose and fell, intertwining as they enthusiastically discussed strategies to deal with the current crisis.

As soon as President Winnie walked in, the noisy conference room fell silent instantly, and everyone's eyes were drawn to her face as if by a magnet.

President Winnie took a deep breath and calmly stepped forward. Her gaze slowly swept across the conference room before she began a brief report on the treasure chest and the pointer fragment. "Right now, we need to find the man in black as soon as possible and retrieve the fragment. Moreover, we can't just focus on this one enemy; we must also be constantly vigilant against other potential threats."

At this moment, a high-ranking member of the guild stood up, adjusted his glasses, and said solemnly, “I think we must first strengthen our internal defenses. Think about it, the Dark Cult is so cunning; they may have planted spies within our ranks. If our internal defenses falter, the consequences will be unimaginable. Therefore, we must thoroughly examine every member and strengthen our preventative measures. We must not allow the Dark Cult any opportunity to exploit us.”

“That’s right, we also need to unite with other forces of justice.” Another high-ranking official chimed in, “Like the Holy Light Church, they have a wide influence on the continent of Lolandis, with numerous and steadfast followers; their power should not be underestimated. Then there’s the Order Keepers Alliance, who safeguard order and justice on the continent of Hecate; and the Elven Alliance cannot be ignored either. They are closely connected to the forests of the continent of Seris, and their members possess unique natural magic, giving them a unique advantage in combating the forces of darkness. These forces of justice share common goals with us, and uniting them will make us even stronger.”

Another high-ranking member stood up and added, "There's also the Alchemy Guild. They study alchemy on the continent of Elanoor and possess many magical potions and equipment. These resources can play a crucial role in battle or defense. The Lightfeather Guardians shouldn't be overlooked either. On the continent of Galan, they are like symbols of light and protection, and their purification magic has a restraining effect on dark forces. Moreover, we cannot ignore the ancient family forces. They possess unique magical skills or powerful artifacts. Although these families are usually low-key, they can become a powerful ally for us in critical moments."

After a moment of contemplation, the guild master began to carefully analyze the relationship between the various righteous organizations and the Adventurers' Alliance. His gaze swept across the whiteboard in the conference room as he drew a relationship diagram, explaining, “While the Adventurers’ Alliance and the Holy Church of Light share the same goal, their doctrines and cultures differ, potentially leading to disagreements on certain decisions. The Orderly Alliance, focused on maintaining order, may have conflicts of interest with us regarding resource allocation. The Elven Alliance maintains a close relationship with us, but their reverence for and protection of nature may cause them to disagree with us on adventures involving environmental damage or altering the natural order. The Alchemy Guild can provide our members with powerful equipment support, but they highly value their research findings and potion formulas, and may be cautious about sharing resources. The Lightfeather Guardians, with their integrity, may have high standards for the character and behavior of their partners when collaborating with other factions. Ancient clans operate independently, their family interests often outweighing collective interests, and may prioritize family gains and losses during joint operations. We must clearly understand these relationships and conflicts, skillfully resolving contradictions and maximizing the strengths of each party in the process of uniting their forces.”

A deep thought fell over the meeting room as everyone pondered how to coordinate relationships among the various parties and jointly address the impending challenges.

The guild leader's words were like a pebble thrown into a lake, creating ripples in the meeting room. After a while, a young and energetic guild member broke the silence: "Guild leader, could we start by establishing a common communication mechanism? Like setting up a dedicated information exchange platform where everyone can share their plans, needs, and concerns."

The Guild Master's eyes lit up, and he nodded in agreement: "This is a great idea. This platform will not only allow everyone to communicate in a timely manner, but also enhance mutual understanding. Regarding the Holy Light Church, we can showcase our Adventurers' Alliance's unique understanding of justice on the platform, while also respecting their doctrines. Under the common goal of fighting against the Dark Cult, we can find the parts of their doctrines that align with justice and cooperate on those aspects."

"Regarding the Order Keepers Alliance, we can establish a fair and reasonable set of rules for resource allocation," a high-ranking strategist continued. "We will allocate resources based on each party's contribution to the fight against the Dark Cult, which will ensure our needs are met while also making them feel that it is fair and just."

On the Elven Alliance side, a member with in-depth knowledge of Elven culture suggested: "We can have in-depth communication with the Elven Alliance before engaging in any actions that might damage nature. We can explain our necessity to them in detail and seek their help to see if there are ways to achieve our goals while protecting nature. For example, we could carry out some ecological restoration work in the adventure area, or have them provide some alternatives that will not damage nature."

Regarding the Alchemy Guild, a guild member with some knowledge of alchemy suggested, "We can collaborate on research projects with them. We can share some basic research resources, and provide them with data feedback on practical applications during battles. This way, they might be more willing to share those powerful equipment or potions with us."

On the Lightfeather Guardians' side, the Guild Master's expression turned serious: "We must set an example and maintain the noble character and righteous conduct of our Adventurers' Alliance while cooperating with them. Before taking action, we can invite them to participate in the planning process to ensure that every action we take meets their requirements."

As for the ancient family forces, "we can take them down one by one," said an experienced veteran. "First, we can contact those families that share common interests or similar goals with us, and by helping them solve some of the difficulties they face, we can gain their support in joint operations. For example, if some families are worried that the Dark Cult will seize their family treasures, we can promise to prioritize the protection of their treasures in the fight against the Dark Cult."

After a heated discussion, everyone seemed to see the initial form of a united front of various righteous organizations. Although many difficulties and challenges remain, as long as all parties uphold a fair and cooperative attitude, they will surely be able to gather powerful strength to jointly combat the enormous threat posed by the Dark Cult.

Next, the Guild Master began assigning tasks: "Let's get started now. Some will be responsible for communicating with the Holy Light Church and establishing an information exchange platform; others will discuss resource allocation rules with the Order Keepers Alliance; we'll contact those skilled in elven culture to negotiate with the Elven Alliance; our alchemy experts will handle the Alchemy Guild's requests; I'll personally lead the team to communicate with the Lightfeather Guardians; and we'll assign personnel to contact the ancient families according to the strategy we just discussed. Does everyone understand their tasks?"

"Understood!" everyone answered in unison, their eyes filled with unwavering determination for the upcoming challenge.

Thus, the Adventurers' Alliance began to actively cooperate and communicate with various righteous organizations. Every member knew that this was a battle concerning the fate of the entire Aurelion continent, and that every step they took was crucial.

President Winnie had originally harbored a rather pleasant little plan. She thought to herself, "If only I could kidnap Wang Xiaoyi and go on an adventure together!" Imagine them leisurely traveling through various mysterious places, calmly collecting the pointer fragments, the whole process as carefree and relaxing as a vacation. Finding a comfortable inn in a beautiful town, settling in, enjoying local delicacies at a small restaurant, and chatting with the eccentric locals to glean clues about the pointer fragments. It certainly sounded like a wonderful plan.

But fate had other plans. The forces of darkness, like a group of sharks that had smelled blood, were pressing ever closer. The entire situation was like a taut bowstring, ready to snap at any moment. Under these circumstances, her leisurely long vacation plans, like fragile bubbles, burst completely with a "pop."

Left with no other choice, President Winnie could only obediently follow the General Manager's instructions. After the long and serious meeting, she summoned Wang Xiaoyi, Alpha, and Allen. Looking at the three youngsters, President Winnie shrugged helplessly and said, "You guys, if you've had enough fun, you can go back for now. But be prepared, I'll call you back when there are other arrangements."

Upon hearing the news, Alpha and Allen were like two happy little rabbits, their eyes sparkling with excitement. They looked at each other, both able to see the uncontainable joy in each other's eyes.

As for President Winnie, she can't leave for the time being. After all, there are still many important matters waiting for her to handle. She can only continue to work here, thinking about returning to Elparan City later. However, although she can't go back to the city to enjoy some leisure time right now, fortunately, she still has Vice President Leon. Leon is like an all-around assistant, helping her handle all sorts of affairs, allowing her to manage everything in an orderly manner while she's out. Moreover, President Winnie understands that it's much more exciting to fight those dark forces outside than to be idle in the city. In addition, carrying out missions outside doesn't require dealing with those complicated official documents, making it more convenient to do other things while out.