Legend of the Embroiderer

Chapter 307 Dark Abyss

Li Zhao looked at the crack that was getting bigger and bigger, as if it was going to tear the entire sky apart, and felt mixed emotions.

Fear surged like a tide, but the faces of his companions flashed through his mind, and his firm belief instantly dispelled the fear.

He knew very well that escape would not solve any problem. This time, he had to face the unknown horror alone.

Li Zhao gripped the purification crystal tightly and ran towards the crack. As he approached, a powerful dark pressure rushed towards him, like an invisible giant hand trying to push him away.

Li Zhao's clothes rustled in the strong wind and his hair flew wildly, but his eyes were extremely firm. He walked steadily towards the source of darkness, step by step.

When he finally arrived at the bottom of the crack and looked up, the inside of the crack seemed to be a black hole that swallowed everything. It was bottomless and exuded a terrifying aura.

Li Zhao was just about to concentrate and explore the core of the dark power when suddenly, a sharp whistling sound came from the crack.

Immediately afterwards, a group of bat-like creatures formed by dark energy swarmed out, their eyes flashing blood-red light, their sharp fangs and claws flashing coldly in the sunlight, and they pounced straight towards Li Zhao.

Li Zhao reacted quickly, releasing the power of the purifying crystal outside his body, forming a golden shield.

The swarm of bats crashed into the shield, making bursts of shrill screams, but were unable to break through this layer of defense.

There were so many of them, one after another, constantly attacking the shield. Li Zhao could clearly feel that the power of the shield was gradually weakening.

Just when Li Zhao felt a little powerless and about to collapse, suddenly, a voice as cold as if it came from hell came from behind him:

"Do you think you can fight this dark force by yourself?"

The voice was like ice, and the bone-chilling coldness pierced Li Zhao's spine, making him tremble all over.

He turned around hurriedly and looked carefully, only to see a man in a black robe standing quietly like a ghost not far away.

The man's figure was shrouded in a black robe, and his true face could not be seen clearly. Only the hideous mask on his face was particularly eye-catching.

The lines on the mask were twisted and strange, as if interwoven with countless pains and fears. Only a pair of cold eyes were revealed, revealing an elusive aura.

A strong sense of vigilance surged in Li Zhao's heart. He stared at the man in front of him and asked sternly, "Who are you? Why are you here?"

The man seemed to be unconcerned with Li Zhao's questioning. The corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing a cold smile, and he slowly said:

"It doesn't matter who I am. What matters is that once this dark force fully erupts, the entire world will be plunged into an abyss of no return. And you are nothing but an ant who overestimates your own capabilities. You are no match for it at all."

Li Zhao frowned tightly, staring at the man without flinching, and said firmly:

"Even so, I won't back down. At the very least, I'm going to fight for a glimmer of hope for this world."

The man was silent for a moment, then slowly said, “You do have some courage.

However, if you want to truly fight this dark force, you need to know some secrets.

The power of this purifying crystal is not as simple as you understand. It is inextricably linked to this dark crack.

Li Zhao's heart moved, and he asked: "What connection? Tell me quickly!"

The man did not answer immediately, but looked up at the crack, a complicated look flashing in his eyes:

"Long, long ago, this continent once hosted a mysterious organization. They wielded immense power and protected the world's balance. This Purifying Crystal was one of their sacred artifacts. Later, the forces of darkness rose, and to seal the darkness, the organization paid a heavy price. The Purifying Crystal lost much of its power and was lost to the world. Now, the forces of darkness have revived, and the Purifying Crystal has awakened with it. It guides you, but also tests you."

Li Zhao listened intently as the man continued, "Behind this rift lies the source of darkness, an ancient and powerful being. The dark force you annihilated earlier was merely a fragment of it. To resolve the issue once and for all, you must delve into the rift, find the core of that being, and purify it with purification crystals. However, in the process, you will face countless dangers, and the slightest misstep could lead to your death."

Li Zhao gritted his teeth and said, "No matter how dangerous it is, I will give it a try. Tell me, what should I do?

The man nodded slightly: "I can help you enter the crack, but after entering, everything depends on you."

After saying this, the man waved his hands and muttered something.

A black light shot out from his hand, echoing with the dark power in the crack. The space around the crack began to distort, and a small passage appeared.

"This passage can only last for a moment, so hurry in! Remember, after finding the core, use the purification crystal to attack with all your strength, and don't hesitate at all!" The man's voice revealed a hint of urgency and tension.

Li Zhao took a deep breath, calmed himself down, and then stepped into the passage without hesitation.

The moment he entered the crack, Li Zhao felt as if he was being drawn into a dark abyss.

The surroundings were filled with thick dark energy, as black as ink, almost suffocating.

His vision was greatly limited and he could only barely see a few steps ahead.

Li Zhao moved forward with difficulty. Every step felt like stepping in a swamp, heavy and difficult.

The dark energy continued to erode his body and mind, making him feel more and more exhausted.

Just when he was about to collapse, suddenly, a huge figure appeared in front of him.

The figure, formed from dark energy, stood tens of meters tall, like a black mountain. Its face was shrouded in darkness, making it impossible to see clearly, but the powerful aura it exuded revealed that it was an extremely terrifying existence.

Li Zhao's heartbeat quickened instantly, and a thin layer of sweat broke out on his forehead. Facing such a powerful enemy, he couldn't help but feel a little scared.

Just as Li Zhao was about to launch an attack, the figure spoke first, "Are you the ant holding the purification crystal? How dare you trespass into my territory? You are truly overestimating your capabilities." Li Zhao shouted back, "I may be insignificant, but for the sake of world peace, I will never retreat. Today, I will completely destroy this dark force of yours."

Li Zhao increased the power of the purification crystal to the extreme, and a bright purifying light shot towards the figure.

The figure roared and waved its massive arms, stirring up a storm of darkness in an attempt to block the purifying light.

The purifying light collided with the dark storm, emitting a dazzling light that shook the entire space.

During the fierce confrontation, Li Zhao gradually discovered that although the dark figure was powerful, it seemed to be restricted in some way, and was somewhat restrained when attacking.

He was moved. Could this be its weakness?

Li Zhao concentrated his mind and carefully observed the movements of the dark figure, looking for flaws.

After a hard fight, Li Zhao finally discovered that every time the dark figure launched a powerful attack, there would be a slight energy fluctuation in his chest.

He was overjoyed, thinking this might be its core. Li Zhao found the right moment and, taking advantage of the gap between the dark figure's attacks, rushed towards its chest with all his strength.

The purification crystal shone brightly in his hand. Li Zhao gathered all his strength and stabbed it fiercely at the chest of the dark figure.

"No!" The dark figure roared in despair and his body began to tremble violently.

Li Zhao felt a strong recoil from the purification crystal in his hand, but he gritted his teeth and did not retreat at all.

As the purifying light continued to pour in, the dark figure's body gradually became transparent, and the surrounding dark energy began to dissipate.

Li Zhao thought he was about to succeed, but suddenly, the dark figure opened his eyes abruptly, with a crazy light flashing in his eyes: "You think you can destroy me like this? How naive!"

An even more powerful dark force surged out of its body, knocking Li Zhao away fiercely.

Li Zhao bumped into the dark wall, spurted out a mouthful of blood, and his body slid down limply.

The dark figure slowly walked towards Li Zhao, sneering, "You are too weak to stop me. This world is about to fall into eternal darkness."

Li Zhao lay on the ground, staring at the dark figure approaching, his heart filled with resentment. Had he really failed?

The sacrifice of my comrades was in vain?

Just when Li Zhao felt desperate, the purification crystal in his hand suddenly emitted a strong light.

In the light, the phantoms of his companions appeared, with encouraging smiles on their faces, as if telling him not to give up.

A surge of strength surged in Li Zhao's heart. He struggled to stand up and once again grasped the purification crystal tightly: "I will not give up, never!"

Li Zhao concentrated all his energy and integrated all his beliefs, courage and hope for the world into the purifying crystal.

The purifying crystal shone brightly, illuminating the entire dark space.

The dark figure seemed to be affected by the light, its movements became slow, and a hint of fear appeared in its eyes.

Li Zhao seized the opportunity and rushed towards the dark figure again.

This time, he was faster and stronger.

The purifying crystal, emitting endless light, pierced straight into the chest of the dark figure.

After a loud bang, the dark figure's body began to dissipate rapidly, and the dark energy around it also retreated like melting ice and snow.

Li Zhao stood there tiredly, looking at the space that was gradually returning to calm, feeling a lot of emotions in his heart.

He succeeded and finally destroyed this dark force.

When he turned around to leave, he found that the original passage had disappeared, replaced by an even deeper darkness.

In the depths of the darkness, it seemed as if a pair of eyes were watching him, and a new, more powerful breath of darkness rushed towards him.

Li Zhao was shocked. Could it be that this dark power is endless?