Legend of the Embroiderer

Chapter 360 Desperate Struggle

Looking at the spatial rift that exuded a terrifying aura, Li Zhao and the others felt an unprecedented fear welling up in their hearts.

The primal power surging from the crack was like a raging tsunami, instantly making the surrounding spacetime even more chaotic.

The shadowy figure, which was gradually being transformed, intensified its dark aura again under the stimulation of this power. It twisted its body wildly, trying to break free from Li Zhao and the others' control.

"What kind of power is this? How can it be so strong!"

Lingyue's voice was filled with terror and disbelief. Her eyes widened as she stared intently at the dark figure and the spatial rift in front of her.

Her hands trembled slightly as she struggled to maintain the energy ripples, as if the force could break through her defenses at any moment.

Lingyue's forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, which slid down her cheeks and soaked her collar.

Her breathing became rapid, each inhalation a final struggle against that powerful force.

The future Li Zhao gripped the energy blade tightly, his face solemn, and a layer of fine sweat appeared on his forehead.

His eyes remained firm, revealing an indomitable will.

Li Zhao quickly returned to Li Zhao and Ling Yue's side. His movements were swift and decisive, without the slightest hesitation.

He stood in front of the two men, holding the energy blade horizontally in front of his chest, assuming a defensive stance.

Li Zhao's gaze was sharp, fixed on the dark figure and the spatial rift, not missing a single movement.

He leaned forward slightly, ready to respond to any possible attack.

Li Zhao gritted his teeth, trying his best to maintain the guidance of the transformation of dark power.

He felt the immense pressure of that primal force, and each attempt to guide it became increasingly difficult, as if an invisible giant hand was pulling at his consciousness.

"Whatever it is, we can't give up! Keep holding back the shadowy figure, I will definitely complete the transformation!"

Li Zhao spoke loudly, his voice carrying a hint of determination.

Wenli assisted Li Zhao with all her might. Her purifying power worked closely with Li Zhao's power of light. Despite the constant interference from the primal power, they still managed to maintain the transformation process of the dark power with great difficulty.

With the power of primal energy amplified, the shadowy figure became even more ferocious. Its roar shook the entire space, and streaks of dark energy shot towards Li Zhao and the others like black lightning.

In the future, Li Zhao wields a sharp energy blade, severing the approaching dark energy one by one.

Lingyue continuously adjusted the energy ripples, attempting to weaken the shadow's attack and disrupt its absorption of primal power.

Thanks to their efforts, the shadowy figure's attack rhythm was briefly disrupted.

Li Zhao seized this opportunity, concentrated all his energy, and intensified his efforts to transform the dark forces.

Thanks to Li Zhao's efforts, the dark aura emanating from the shadowy figure changed once again.

The darkness, which was originally intensely aroused by primal forces, began to be gradually eroded by light.

The shadowy figure struggled more violently, seemingly realizing it was losing control of its power.

Suddenly, a gigantic black arm emerged from the spacetime rift, its surface wreathed in mysterious runes and radiating an aura of destruction.

The arm reached straight at Li Zhao and the others with incredible speed, leaving them no time to dodge.

Li Zhao and the others watched in horror as the arm drew ever closer, their hearts filled with despair.

Just as her arms were about to touch them, Wenli suddenly rushed forward, clasped her hands together, and released a dazzling purifying light.

The light of purification collided with the black arm, producing a loud bang, and the powerful energy shock sent Wenli flying.

"Wenli!" Li Zhao's scream rang out like a thunderclap in the darkness, the sound deafening, as if it were tearing the entire night apart.

The scream contained endless terror and worry, like the desperate roar of a wild beast trapped in a desperate situation.

The shout pierced the dark night sky like lightning, reaching Wenli's ears directly.

It pierced through layers of darkness without any hindrance, as if drawn by a powerful force, rushing straight toward Wenli.

Li Zhao was extremely anxious; his heart was pounding so hard it felt like it was about to leap out of his throat.

His mind was filled with images of the dangers Wenli might face, each one causing him immense heartache.

He wished he could fly to Wenli's side immediately, hold her tightly in his arms, and make sure she was safe and sound.

But in reality, it dealt him a heavy blow.

Just as he was anxiously trying to rush over, he suddenly felt as if his body was tightly bound by an invisible, enormous force, and no matter how much he struggled, he could not move even an inch.

This force was like the hand of a demon from hell, pinning him to the spot and completely depriving him of his freedom of movement.

Cold sweat beaded on Li Zhao's forehead. His eyes were wide open, his face filled with despair and helplessness.

Upon hearing Li Zhao's call, Lingyue turned around and rushed towards Wenli without hesitation.

She moved with lightning speed, arriving at Wenli's side in an instant. Lingyue gently helped Wenli up, looking with concern at her pale face and the trace of blood at the corner of her mouth, a pang of pain shooting through her heart.

Wenli slowly opened her eyes, her gaze somewhat unfocused, but when she saw Li Zhao, her eyes immediately hardened.

Despite the excruciating pain in her body, she said to Li Zhao, "Don't worry about me, keep transforming, you must defeat it!" Her voice was weak, but it was full of determination and courage.

Li Zhao felt a surge of emotion. He cast aside all distracting thoughts and devoted himself wholeheartedly to the transformation of dark power.

Through his efforts, the dark power within the shadowy figure began to be rapidly transformed into light.

The shadowy figure let out a desperate roar, its body gradually becoming transparent, and finally vanished completely in a burst of intense light.

The shadow disappeared, and the black arm slowly retracted back into the spacetime rift.

Instead of closing, the spacetime rift grew even larger, and the primal power surging from it surged forth like a raging tide, constantly impacting the surrounding spacetime.

Li Zhao and the others felt unprecedented pressure; their bodies swayed precariously under the impact of this force.

"This can't go on! We have to find a way to close this spacetime rift!" Li Zhao from the future shouted.

Looking at the Source of Light, the Yin-Yang Orb fragments, and the Holy Crystal in his hands, Li Zhao suddenly had an idea.

“Perhaps we can use these powers to try and close the spacetime rift. But this requires the three of us to work together fully and combine all our powers,” Li Zhao said.

Lingyue and the future Li Zhao nodded in agreement. The three of them stood together and poured their respective powers into the Source of Light, the Yin-Yang Orb fragment, and the Holy Crystal.

The three forces intertwined and formed a powerful and mysterious energy.

Li Zhao shot the energy toward the spacetime rift, and the energy formed a huge energy shield in front of the rift, temporarily resisting the impact of the primal force.

The primal force was too powerful, and the energy shield began to crack under its impact.

Li Zhao and the others gritted their teeth and continued to increase their output of power.

Just as the energy shield was about to shatter, Li Zhao suddenly discovered a certain pattern in the energy flow around the spacetime rift.

He focused his mind, trying to use this principle to guide energy and close the spacetime rift.

Thanks to Li Zhao's efforts, the energy shield began to change.

The originally scattered energy gradually gathered together, forming a powerful gravitational force that surged toward the spacetime rift.

This gravitational force counteracts the primal force, causing the expansion rate of the spacetime rift to gradually slow down.

Lingyue and the future Li Zhao sensed Li Zhao's intention, and they cooperated tacitly with Li Zhao, injecting more power into the energy shield.

With the combined efforts of the three, the spacetime rift finally began to slowly close.

As the crack closed, the primal force gradually weakened.

The moment the crack completely closed, the entire space returned to calm, and the strange, shimmering light around us shone again.

Li Zhao and the others breathed a sigh of relief. They sat down on the ground, exhausted, with relieved smiles on their faces.

"We succeeded..." Li Zhao said weakly, his voice carrying a hint of exhaustion and joy.

Lingyue and the future Li Zhao also smiled, knowing full well how difficult the journey had been.

Wenli watched them from the side, a relieved smile on her face, but a hint of worry was in her eyes.

Just when everyone thought the crisis was over, Wenli suddenly said:

“Although we have temporarily closed the spacetime rift, this may only be part of the Dark Will’s conspiracy. I fear it has even more terrifying plans. Moreover, in the process, I have come to realize some secrets about myself that may be closely related to the Dark Will.”

Li Zhao and the others looked at Wen Li in surprise, wondering what the secret she was talking about was.

"Wenli, what exactly do you know? Tell us quickly."

Li Zhao asked anxiously. Wen Li hesitated for a moment, then said:

In fact, I am not a true guardian of the ruins as you think.

I am actually an avatar created by the dark will, sent here specifically to monitor this ruin and the dark heart it contains.

After going through so much with you all, something deep inside me began to change.

Your faith and courage, like a bright light, gradually pierced through my once dark heart.

I began to reflect on the meaning of my existence and the task that the dark will had given me.

I realized that I no longer wanted to be a tool of darkness, carrying out those cruel and evil orders.

After careful consideration, I made a resolute decision—to betray the dark will.

I will stand by your side and use my power and knowledge to help you protect this ruin and fight against the threat that the Heart of Darkness may pose.

Li Zhao and the others were shocked by Wen Li's words. "Then what are you doing now..." Ling Yue asked.

Wenli smiled bitterly and said, "My existence is a hidden danger to the Dark Will. Sooner or later, it will discover my betrayal. Moreover, I can sense that the Dark Will itself is gathering power somewhere, preparing to launch a final attack. We must find it as soon as possible and stop its conspiracy, otherwise everything will be destroyed."

Li Zhao and the others looked at each other; a new crisis had descended once again.