Legend of the Embroiderer

Chapter 361 The truth is revealed

After hearing Wenli's confession, Li Zhao and the others felt as if a bottle of mixed emotions had been spilled, and all sorts of feelings welled up in their hearts.

Shock, disbelief, worry, fear... these emotions intertwined, leaving them somewhat at a loss for what to do.

After the initial shock, they were more worried about the future.

Because they all knew perfectly well that the dark will would never easily let Wenli's betrayal go unpunished.

This powerful and evil being will surely unleash a frenzied revenge once it learns that Wenli has betrayed it.

What's even more terrifying is that the true form of the Dark Will is lurking in the shadows, poised to strike like a Damocles' sword hanging overhead, ready to fall at any moment and bring them utter destruction.

“In that case, we must hurry.” Li Zhao took a deep breath, composed himself, and then looked intently at Wen Li, his tone tinged with urgency. “Wen Li, you know the Dark Will best. Do you have any clues that can lead us to its true location?”

Although Li Zhao was exhausted, his eyes revealed a firm belief.

It seemed that no matter how great the difficulties and obstacles he encountered, he would never back down and was determined to find the true form of the dark will and destroy it in order to protect everyone's safety.

Wenli frowned, as if she were shrouded in an invisible pressure. Her thoughts were like a tangled mess, intertwined and tangled in her mind.

After a moment of silence, she finally spoke slowly, her voice low and solemn:

"The true form of the Dark Will has always been shrouded in mystery, and few have ever witnessed its true appearance. As far as I know, on the edge of the multiverse, there exists a dark realm forgotten by time, a place where dark forces converge, like a black hole in the universe, devouring all light and hope. Perhaps, the true form of the Dark Will is hidden in that abyss shrouded in darkness."

Upon hearing this, Lingyue frowned slightly, a hint of worry appearing on her beautiful face. She said with concern:

"That place sounds extremely dangerous. Not only are there all sorts of powerful dark creatures guarding it, but the space is also extremely unstable. If we make a slight mistake, we might get lost in that endless void and never be able to escape."

The future Li Zhao clenched his fists, his eyes burning with unwavering determination, and responded without hesitation:

"No matter how difficult and dangerous the road ahead may be, we must never back down. Once the dark will launches its final, fatal blow, the entire multiverse will be swallowed by darkness and plunged into an abyss of destruction from which there is no return. We bear the heavy responsibility of protecting this universe. Even if the hope is slim, we must try without hesitation and never let the darkness succeed."

Li Zhao smiled and nodded slightly, indicating that he fully agreed with what Ling Yue had said:

“Lingyue, you’re absolutely right. We’ve indeed faced countless hardships and obstacles along the way, but we’ve always managed to overcome them. This time will be no exception!” His voice revealed unparalleled confidence and determination.

Lingyue looked around and saw the unwavering gazes of everyone, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

She nodded vigorously and said, "Alright! Since everyone is so determined, let's go together!"

Led by Wenli, they arrived at a mysterious place.

An ancient and mysterious aura permeates this place, as if it conceals endless secrets and power.

Wenli said softly, "This is the entrance to the passage to the edge of the multiverse."

Everyone stared at the barely visible passage before them, feeling somewhat uneasy.

They showed no sign of backing down and resolutely stepped into the passageway.

As soon as they entered the passage, they immediately felt the power of spacetime sweeping towards them like a surging wave.

These forces intertwined chaotically, constantly impacting their bodies and making them almost unable to stand.

Li Zhao and the others gritted their teeth and used all their strength to resist this powerful force.

Fine beads of sweat appeared on their foreheads, and their faces turned pale, but their eyes remained unwavering.

On this arduous journey, time seems to lose its meaning.

They didn't know how long they had walked; they only knew they had to keep moving forward and couldn't stop.

After a long trek, they finally emerged from the passage.

The sight before them astonished them—a desolate and eerie landscape unfolded before them.

Thick black fog filled the sky, like a huge black curtain, enveloping the entire world.

The earth was cracked, and dark red light flickered from the bottomless fissures, emitting a nauseating stench.

The surrounding space was distorted and deformed, with strange energy turbulence occasionally sweeping through, emitting sharp whistling sounds.

"Is this the edge of the multiverse? It feels more dangerous than anywhere else we've encountered before."

Lingyue cautiously observed her surroundings, the energy ripples in her hand already poised to be unleashed.

Li Zhao gripped the Source of Light tightly in his hand, trying to use its light to dispel the surrounding darkness, but the light was very weak in this dark place, only able to illuminate a small area around him.

At this critical moment, a group of dark figures sped out of the thick black fog like ghosts.

These shadowy figures were abnormally twisted, as if contorted by some powerful force. They bared their fangs and claws, their faces were ferocious, and they exuded a suffocatingly intense dark aura.

These dark figures moved with lightning speed, rushing towards Li Zhao and the others like hungry tigers pouncing on their prey in the blink of an eye.

"Everyone be careful! These are the minions of the Dark Will!"

Seeing this, Wenli hurriedly called out a reminder.

Li Zhao reacted swiftly, pouring the power of the Source of Light continuously into the Yin-Yang Orb fragment in his hand without hesitation.

In an instant, the Yin-Yang Sphere fragments emitted a dazzling light, like a golden sun in the sky. The light shot out like a rain of arrows, heading straight for the surging group of black shadows.

Wherever the light passed, the shadowy figures seemed to be scorched by flames, emitting a series of shrill screams. Then, under the light, their bodies gradually became transparent, eventually turning into wisps of black smoke that slowly dissipated into the air.

These shadowy figures seemed endless, emerging wave after wave from the black mist, rushing towards Li Zhao and the others like a relentless tide.

Faced with the overwhelming shadows, Li Zhao was not afraid at all. The light in his hand grew even more intense, like an indestructible city wall, resisting the shadows' repeated attacks.

At the same time, the future Li Zhao was equally unyielding. He wielded a sharp blade formed from condensed energy, his figure as swift as lightning, like a shooting star streaking across the sky, charging straight into the dense swarm of black shadows.

Each of his swings was like a thunderbolt, carrying boundless power. With each strike, he could repel a large number of dark figures, relieving much of the pressure on Li Zhao and the others.

Lingyue stood behind, her hands moving constantly, ripples of energy emanating from them, like ripples spreading across a calm lake after a stone is thrown in.

Although these energy ripples appear gentle, they contain powerful energy. They interfere with the movements of the shadowy figures in a strange way, making their attacks chaotic and creating more opportunities for Li Zhao and the future Li Zhao to attack.

During the battle, Li Zhao discovered that although these shadowy figures were numerous, they were not particularly powerful.

They seemed to be driven by some force, fearless and constantly launching attacks, consuming their physical strength and energy.

"This can't go on. We need to find a way to break through their encirclement."

Li Zhao shouted as he parried the attacks from the shadowy figure.

Wenli, observing the battle from the sidelines, suddenly had a flash of inspiration: "I've noticed that these shadowy figures seem to be controlled by some kind of energy fluctuation. Perhaps if we can find the source of this control, we can thwart their attack." Li Zhao, upon hearing this, had an idea: "Wenli, can you sense the location of this control source?"

Wenli closed her eyes and focused her mind on sensing the energy fluctuations around her.

After a moment, she pointed in a direction: "Over there, I can feel a powerful fluctuation of dark energy. That should be it."

Li Zhao and the others immediately rushed in the direction Wen Li pointed.

They fought off the shadowy figures along the way as they advanced rapidly.

In a dark stone forest, they discovered a huge black crystal.

The crystal emitted a strong dark light, surrounded by ripples of black energy, which was controlling the shadowy figures.

"That's it! Destroy it!" Li Zhao shouted.

He combined the power of the Source of Light, the fragments of the Yin-Yang Orb, and the Holy Crystal to form a powerful beam of energy, which he shot towards the black crystal. The moment the energy beam struck the crystal, it trembled violently, then erupted with a powerful energy shockwave.

The impact sent Li Zhao and the others flying, and they crashed heavily to the ground.

"Cough cough..." Li Zhao coughed up a mouthful of blood and struggled to stand up.

He looked at the shattered black crystal before him and breathed a sigh of relief.

The crystal shattered, and the dark figures, out of control, vanished.

Before they could even catch their breath, the surrounding space suddenly began to shake violently.

The already distorted space developed even more cracks, from which an even more powerful dark force surged forth.

"Oh no, we seem to have triggered some kind of defense mechanism here," Wenli said, her face pale.

Li Zhao looked around and discovered that the dark forces around him were constantly gathering, gradually forming a huge black vortex.

Within the vortex, a gigantic figure was slowly emerging.

It seems the Dark Will has sensed our arrival; this may be its way of intimidating us.

In the future, Li Zhao grips his energy blade tightly, ready for battle.

Li Zhao raised the Source of Light high in his hand: "No matter what comes, we will not back down."

"Everyone, prepare for battle!" Lingyue and the future Li Zhao stood on either side of Li Zhao, and Wenli also stood beside them. The four of them faced the unknown threat that was about to come together.

The black vortex continued to expand, and the enormous figure became clearer and clearer, with a powerful and suffocating aura of darkness emanating from it.