Legend of the Embroiderer

The leader of the men in black had a face as gloomy as water, and he swung his arm suddenly, as if he had issued some order that could not be disobeyed.

In an instant, those men who looked like wolves and ferocious monsters let out a low and terrifying roar in unison, as if to tear the dark night apart.

Immediately afterwards, they rushed towards Li Zhao and others like a black torrent.

Seeing this, Li Zhao pursed his lips tightly, and his eyes revealed an extremely determined light.

The long sword in his hand flashed coldly in the moonlight, and as his wrist turned, it created a series of extremely sharp sword flowers.

Every time he swung his sword, there was a whistling sound, and he attacked the enemy like a violent storm.

He tried his best to display his sword skills, trying to use the dense sword net to block the fierce attack of these men in black, so as to buy a glimmer of hope for Su Mengyao and the Crown Princess behind him.

Although Su Mengyao and the Crown Princess standing behind Li Zhao were both women, they showed no fear at this moment.

The Crown Princess' figure was a little frail, but her beautiful eyes sparkled with a light of determination and perseverance.

She tightly gripped the dagger in her hand and swung it vigorously in the pitch-black environment. Every flash of cold light seemed to declare to the enemy: Even if she was in a desperate situation, she would never surrender easily!

Su Mengyao, on the other hand, displayed a completely different style from the Crown Princess. Her figure was as lithe as a nimble civet cat, moving swiftly and gracefully through the narrow chamber.

Her eyes were like the brightest stars in the night sky, keenly capturing the flaws in the attacks of the men in black and waiting for an opportunity to launch a counterattack.

For a moment, the flashes of swords and the shadows of knives were everywhere, the shouts of killing were deafening, and the entire secret room was shrouded in a thrilling life-and-death struggle.

The mysterious man was dressed in a black robe, and looked like a ghost hidden in the darkness. He stood quietly by the side, with his arms casually crossed in front of his chest.

The entire face hidden in the shadow of the hood could not be seen, but from the slightly upturned corners of the mouth, one could detect a faint, slightly playful smile.

Li Zhao and his companions had been fighting in this fierce melee for a long time. Their clothes were soaked with sweat and their breathing became more and more rapid.

Their movements began to become slow, and their originally fierce offensive gradually weakened. It was obvious that they were gradually running out of strength, while the enemy's attacks became more and more fierce, forcing them into a desperate situation step by step.

At this critical moment, the mysterious man who had been watching silently finally took action. He flashed and merged into the group of men in black like a ghost.

His speed was so fast that everyone was stunned. They only saw a black shadow flash past their eyes, and they had no time to see his specific movements.

Every time he makes a move, the mysterious man is like an antelope hanging by a horn, leaving no trace.

Those men in black seemed to be pulled and controlled by an invisible powerful force and were completely unable to resist his attacks.

Accompanied by shrill screams, the men in black fell one after another.

The mysterious man's moves are extremely strange and unpredictable, making it difficult to grasp his patterns and rules, as if he already knows every thought and action of his opponent.

Li Zhao and his companions were so surprised that they couldn't close their mouths. They never imagined that this seemingly inconspicuous mysterious man actually possessed such unfathomable and peerless martial arts!

With the strong support of the mysterious man, the situation on the battle was reversed in an instant.

Li Zhao and others who were originally at a disadvantage were greatly encouraged and rekindled their fighting spirit. They cooperated with the mysterious man's attack and gradually gained the upper hand.

On the other side, the leader of the men in black saw the situation taking a turn for the worse and his men were constantly defeated, and his face turned ashen in an instant.

He widened his eyes and stared at the mysterious man, his heart filled with resentment and anger.

However, facing such a powerful opponent, he was helpless for a moment and could only watch his carefully planned plan fall apart and his men retreat under the opponent's attack.

After the battle temporarily stopped, Li Zhao seemed to be exhausted. He supported his knees with his hands and gasped for breath.

Beads of sweat the size of beans kept sliding down from his forehead, soaking his clothes, making the already heavy clothes feel like lead blocks pressing on his body.

Even though he was so exhausted, he still stared closely at the mysterious man in front of him, his eyes full of confusion and vigilance.

The mysterious man's mouth corners slightly raised, outlining an elusive mysterious smile.

Then, he slowly said, "The reason why I chose to help you is actually very simple - you are the key to unlocking the 'final plan'.

As for all the previous attempts at mystery... it was simply to make you realize firsthand that the severity of this matter far exceeds your imagination."

Having said that, the mysterious man paused for a moment, and his gaze gradually became deeper, as if he could penetrate people's hearts.

He continued, "To decipher the inscription on the jade pendant, you must first find an ancient book. This book is hidden deep within the imperial palace's library. However, don't underestimate that place; it's filled with all sorts of traps and mechanisms, teeming with danger! Only by successfully finding it can you uncover the key to cracking the 'Final Plan.'"

After hearing this, Li Zhaohe's companions couldn't help but look at each other.

In this brief moment of eye contact, they had already seen the same determination and resoluteness in the depths of each other's eyes.

There is no doubt that although what awaits them ahead will be a difficult adventure full of unknown dangers, at this moment they have no choice but to move forward without hesitation.

The night was deep, covering the palace like ink.

Under the guidance of the mysterious man, Li Zhao and others sneaked into the palace cautiously like night cats.

The palace was heavily guarded, and the sounds of patrolling guards' footsteps and conversations could be heard from time to time. They crouched down, hugging the walls, and moved forward silently in the shadows, taking every step with extreme caution, fearing that even the slightest sound would bring about fatal consequences.

Finally, they arrived at the library.

When I opened the door, an old smell hit me in the face. The bookshelves were filled with densely packed books, casting mottled shadows in the dim moonlight.

The mysterious man's eyes were as sharp as torches as he quickly scanned the room, as if he was looking for something.

Li Zhao and others dispersed and stood guard around vigilantly, holding their weapons tightly in their hands, always on guard against possible dangers.

Just when the mysterious man was about to find the ancient book, "Ding-ling-ling", a sharp alarm suddenly sounded, which was particularly harsh in the silent library.

Everyone's faces suddenly changed. It turned out that they had triggered a hidden mechanism. In an instant, a large number of guards rushed out from all directions and surrounded them.

These guards are all the elite in the palace. They hold sharp blades, have cold eyes, and exude a murderous aura.

Li Zhao and others felt a sinking feeling in their hearts. They never expected that the journey to find ancient books would be so bumpy.

The mysterious man frowned, a hint of annoyance flashed in his eyes. It was obvious that he was not prepared for this sudden situation.

At this moment, they were trapped in the library, their retreat route was cut off, and they were facing enemies as ferocious as wolves and tigers. The situation was precarious.

At the critical moment, the mysterious man quickly took out a small round ball from his arms and threw it hard to the ground.

With a "bang", the ball exploded and a thick smoke instantly spread out, covering the entire library.

The mysterious man shouted, "Follow me!"

Li Zhao and others hurried to catch up, groping forward in the thick smoke. Their vision was blocked by the smoke, and they could only rely on their senses to determine the direction.

They rushed around in the library, trying to escape the guards' pursuit.

The guards were chasing closely behind, and the sound of footsteps and shouts could be heard everywhere.

Just as they were about to be caught up, the mysterious man suddenly stopped and saw a seemingly ordinary wall in front of him.

The mysterious man quickly squatted down, groped around the bottom of the wall, and pressed several hidden mechanisms.

With a creak, the wall slowly opened, revealing a narrow passage.

Li Zhao and the others didn't have time to think before filing into the passage. It was pitch black inside, so dark they couldn't see their hands in front of them. They could only grope their way forward, step by step, by feeling the wall.

The shouts of the guards behind them gradually faded away, but their vigilance did not decrease in the slightest, knowing that danger could come again at any time.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, the passage finally came to an end.

In front of me is a tightly closed stone door, which is engraved with strange symbols and exudes a mysterious atmosphere in the dim light.

The mysterious man approached the stone door and looked at the symbols on it carefully, with a thoughtful gleam in his eyes, trying to find a way to open the stone door.

Li Zhao and others leaned against the wall tiredly, the weapons in their hands became slippery due to sweat, and their hearts were full of worry and anxiety.

Just when the mysterious man was about to find a way to open the stone door, footsteps suddenly came from the other end of the passage.

The footsteps were getting closer and closer, and each one struck everyone's heart hard, as if it was a countdown to death.

Li Zhao and others gripped their weapons tightly, tensed their nerves, and stood ready to meet new challenges.

The secret behind the stone gate, and whether they can find the ancient book that can decipher the jade pendant, remains an unknown mystery. Their fate is once again shrouded in suspense...