Legend of the Embroiderer

Chapter 254 A Glimmer of Hope

The ghostly laughter of the mysterious figure echoed in the darkness that was so thick that it seemed to be tangible, like a sharp blade, mercilessly cutting through the glimmer of hope that had just ignited in everyone's hearts.

The blood at the corner of Li Zhao's mouth had not yet dried. He endured the pain all over his body. His legs trembled slightly, but he still struggled to stand up slowly.

His gaze was like cold stars in the cold night, locked tightly on the mysterious figure emitting a terrifying aura. He stared wide-eyed, trying to catch a trace of familiar shadow from the blurred and distorted outline, but he found nothing except the darkness and unknown that came towards him, leaving his heart filled with chill and confusion.

"No matter who you are, don't even think about letting darkness swallow this world!"

Li Zhao roared with all his might, his voice seemed a little thin in this strange and depressing space, but it was filled with an unquestionable firmness, as if he wanted to declare to the entire dark world his determination not to surrender.

He tightly grasped the weapon in his hand that was emitting golden light. Although the light had dimmed a lot in the previous battle, it became brighter again at this moment because of the determination that surged in his heart.

Although the previous battle had almost drained his strength and his body was exhausted, with every wound aching slightly, the determination in his eyes remained unchanged, as if he had forgotten all the fatigue and pain.

The mysterious figure was like a demon from ancient times, slowly raising his arms. His movements were slow and heavy, as if he was carrying the weight of the entire universe.

After this slight movement of his, the dark power that was already surging and restless around him suddenly surged wildly, emitting a low and terrifying roar.

This time, the darkness was mixed with some creepy and strange fluctuations, as if countless vengeful spirits were howling in despair, or as if ancient evil spells were echoing in the depths of the darkness, making people's souls tremble.

"You think you can defeat darkness by finding the light of hope? That's foolish."

The mysterious figure finally spoke, his voice low and hoarse, as if coming from the depths of the earth, wrapped in endless vicissitudes and malice, and every word was like a huge rock, hitting everyone's heart heavily.

"The darkness of this world is eternal. Your struggle is but a faint candle lit in the darkness, which will be extinguished in an instant."

Su Mengyao's body was still shaking uncontrollably. She suppressed her inner fear and slowly stood up. Although her legs felt as heavy as if they were filled with lead, she tried to look calm.

"Even a candle can illuminate the darkness!"

She gritted her teeth and used all her strength to condense the last bit of ice-blue spiritual power. The ice blade in her hand flashed with cold light. Although the light was weak, it formed a sharp contrast with the surrounding darkness, like a stubborn fire in the darkness.

The spirit user leaned on her staff, her body swaying as if a breeze could blow her down. She struggled to stand up straight, muttering an ancient spell, her voice as weak as a gossamer thread, yet it carried a mysterious power.

The gem atop the staff gleamed fiercely in the endless darkness. Though its light was faint, it seemed to speak of the unyielding strength of light. It was the last glimmer of hope they held onto in the darkness. "The power of light will eventually dispel darkness."

The mysterious figure snorted coldly, the sound was like the howl of a wolf in the cold night, full of disdain and ridicule.

He swung his arms violently, and a black column of energy, like a black comet with a long tail, carrying a breath of destruction, roared towards everyone.

Wherever the energy column passed, the space seemed to be torn apart by an invisible giant hand, and was instantly torn into countless pieces, emitting a sharp and piercing whistling sound that made people's scalps numb and shudder.

The mysterious figure quickly formed seals with his hands. His movements were as fast as lightning, but also contained a bit of nervousness and eagerness.

The power of balance gathered again, forming a golden barrier, like a giant protective shield, blocking everyone in front.

"Everyone be careful, this force is even more bizarre and powerful than before!"

There was a hint of anxiety in his voice, and his eyes were fixed on the black energy column.

The energy column hit the barrier heavily, making a deafening noise, and the entire space shook violently, as if it was a shaky and dangerous building that would collapse at any time.

The barrier of balanced force trembled violently under the impact, golden light flickered continuously, and cracks quickly spread across the barrier like a broken spider web.

Everyone poured their strength into the barrier, determination written all over their faces. Sweat mixed with blood slid down their foreheads and dripped onto the ground beneath their feet, which exuded a strange smell.

During this fierce attack, Li Zhao stared at the mysterious figure with his eyes, not missing any of his slight movements.

Suddenly, he keenly discovered that when the mysterious figure launched the attack, the flow of dark power under his feet paused briefly.

His heart suddenly moved, as if he had found a ray of light in the darkness, and he realized that this might be the opponent's weakness.

"I found his weakness!"

Li Zhao shouted at the top of his lungs, his voice filled with a hint of surprise and excitement, "When he launches his attack, the dark forces beneath his feet will be thrown into a momentary chaos!"

When everyone heard this, a glimmer of hope flashed in their eyes. Although the light was weak, it was like a bright lamp, illuminating the dark corners of their hearts.

The mysterious figure immediately adjusted the output of the force of balance, trying to restrain the mysterious figure's actions.

Li Zhao seized the opportunity and mobilized the balancing force and his own strength that were integrated into his body. The power surged in his body like a volcano about to erupt.

He took a deep breath and rushed towards the mysterious figure, which was like a golden lightning in the darkness, with an unstoppable momentum.

The mysterious figure sensed the danger, a trace of panic flashed in his eyes, and he tried to dodge, but Li Zhao was too fast and was in front of him in an instant.

Li Zhao swung his weapon, and a golden light with powerful force cut through the darkness and slashed towards the feet of the mysterious figure.

The mysterious figure reacted quickly, raising one foot in an instant to avoid Li Zhao's attack.

With his other hand, he quickly condensed a black energy ball and threw it at Li Zhao. Li Zhao dodged sideways, and the energy ball flew past his body and exploded behind him. The powerful impact knocked him away and he fell heavily to the ground, raising a cloud of dust.

Su Mengyao saw this and immediately launched an attack. She transformed the ice blade into countless ice spikes, which rained down on the mysterious figure. The ice spikes gleamed coldly in the darkness, bringing a biting chill.

The mysterious figure waved his hand gently, and dark mist surged up instantly, like a surging black tide, swallowing up the ice spikes.

"Your strength is nothing compared to mine." His voice was cold and mocking, as if he was mocking everyone's arrogance.

Just when everyone was feeling desperate, the spirit messenger suddenly felt a strong vibration coming from the staff in his hand, as if a dormant power was awakening.

She looked down and saw that the dim gem on the top of the staff began to flash with a strong light. The light seemed to contain an ancient and powerful power, which made her feel both strange and familiar.

"This is..." The spirit messenger said in surprise, his eyes full of confusion and surprise.

When the mysterious figure saw this scene, his expression changed slightly and a hint of fear flashed in his eyes.

"Impossible, how could this power awaken?" There was a hint of panic in his voice, as if he was shocked by this sudden change.

Seeing this, Li Zhao felt a glimmer of hope, as if he saw the light of dawn in the darkness. He stood up again and shouted to the spirit messenger:

"Spirit Envoy, guide this power, and let's defeat him together!"

The spirit master took a deep breath, closed his eyes, concentrated his mind, and tried to guide the power in the staff.

Fine beads of sweat oozed from her forehead and her face was as pale as snow, but her eyes were extremely determined.

With her efforts, the light of the staff became stronger and stronger, and a powerful force surged out from the staff, echoing with the power of everyone, forming a powerful torrent of energy.

The mysterious figure felt threatened by this power and began to frantically devour the surrounding dark power in an attempt to increase his own strength.

Wrapped in the power of darkness, his body became increasingly blurred, as if merging with the darkness, making it impossible to see his figure.

Li Zhao and others did not retreat. They concentrated their strength, guiding the light of hope and the power of balance, as well as the mysterious power surging from the spirit staff, and attacked the mysterious figure.

The three forces merged together to form a powerful light, like a bright star, illuminating the entire dark space.

In the light, everyone's figures seemed so small, yet so determined.

The light collided with the mysterious figure, emitting a dazzling light and a violent explosion.

Under the impact of this light, the dark forces quickly dissipated, just like ice and snow melting under the scorching sun.

When the light gradually faded, everyone was surprised to find that the mysterious figure had disappeared, leaving only a silent darkness, as if he had never appeared.

"He... disappeared?"

Su Mengyao said in surprise, with a hint of disbelief in her voice.

Everyone looked around vigilantly, their eyes wide open, not daring to let their guard down in the slightest.

Suddenly, a low laugh came from the darkness, full of ridicule and unwillingness, as if it was a curse from the darkness.

"You think you can destroy me like this? You are so naive. This is just the beginning. The power of darkness will never disappear..."

The sound gradually faded away, as if it had completely disappeared from this world, but the breath of darkness still permeated the air, making people shudder, as if darkness would come again at any time.

Li Zhao and the others breathed a sigh of relief, but their hearts were filled with doubt. Who was this mysterious figure? What did he mean by "beginning"? Could the power of darkness truly be forever eradicated?

At this moment, Li Zhao suddenly noticed a strange light appearing at the core of the darkness. Startled, his heart pounding, he looked towards the core of the darkness. The light grew brighter and brighter, as if something was about to emerge from it...