Legend of the Embroiderer

The team members gathered quietly in the shelter hidden in the deep mountains and forests and covered by lush vegetation.

It was unusually quiet here, with only the occasional rustling of leaves in the night wind breaking the tranquility.

Everyone's eyes were focused on the time traveler standing by the campfire. His slender figure seemed even more mysterious and unfathomable under the dancing flames.

Although everyone's heart is filled with doubts and anxieties, they all know very well that a life-and-death battle with evil forces - evil spirits - is imminent and there is no room for negligence. They must go all out to make the most comprehensive preparations for the response.

Li Zhao was seen tightly holding the treasure called "Time and Space Xuan Ji" in his hand, and its surface emitted a faint but non-ignorable light.

His eyes, which were originally as deep as a lake, now flashed with an unwavering light, as if they were going to penetrate the boundless darkness and reach the other side of victory.

He spoke in a steady, powerful voice, "Friends, we have no choice but to follow the instructions of this time traveler and hurry to gather all the necessary supplies and powerful spells. I believe that as long as we work together, we will overcome this predicament!"

If you listen carefully, you can still catch a hint of subtle tension in his words.

However, in comparison, what was revealed more was the eager anticipation for the upcoming fierce battle.

Su Mengyao, who had been silent all the time, suddenly frowned, and her beautiful face was full of worry.

Those clear eyes first looked at the mysterious time traveler, then slowly moved to Li Zhao who was standing beside him with a determined look, and asked softly:

"Li Zhao, honestly, can we really trust this traveler who suddenly appeared without reservation? After all, there are still many unknowns about his origins..."

Her voice was soft and melodious, like the song of a nightingale, but the deep worry in it was obvious.

The corners of the time traveler's mouth rose slightly, revealing a faint smile. That smile was like the warm sunshine in spring, gentle and warm, making people feel an inexplicable peace of mind.

He slowly said, "Miss Su, please rest assured. I am fully aware of your concerns and worries, but time is of the essence and we cannot afford any further delay. We must act immediately!"

As he spoke, he carefully took out from his bosom an old, yellowed scroll that exuded an ancient atmosphere.

This scroll looks very old, with densely packed and extremely complex talismans and mysterious formation patterns carefully drawn on it. The lines are like nimble snakes, winding and intertwining, and seem to contain endless mysteries and secrets.

Wu Chen, who was standing aside, gripped the hilt of the sword tightly in his hand. His eagle-like sharp eyes scanned the surroundings, as if he could see through all potential dangers.

The whole person exudes a fierce aura, like a cheetah ready to pounce, always ready to deal with any sudden threat.

He said in a deep voice, "Don't worry, everyone. We will prepare the best weapons and the strongest protective equipment. This way, even if we face the extremely evil power of the evil spirit, we will be able to fight!"

Lu Zhanyuan and Xiaoyun were busily busy, arranging various herbs and therapeutic supplies quickly and orderly, their movements skillful and efficient.

There was an unwavering light in the eyes of the two men, as if burning with a blazing flame. As Lu Zhanyuan sorted the herbs, he said in a steady tone:

"We will do our utmost to ensure logistical support and provide sufficient and effective support to the entire team, and ensure that everyone returns safely!"

Xiaoyun nodded repeatedly and replied, "That's right. No matter what difficulties and obstacles we encounter, we will stick to our posts and never retreat!"

Finally, the mysterious old man who had been silent all this time slowly raised his hand and gently stroked the long beard on his chin.

His voice was deep and magnetic, mixed with a hint of profound wisdom that comes from having experienced many vicissitudes of life:

"Everyone, we have now reached a critical juncture of life and death. In this dire situation, we must work together and unite as one. Only then can we muster a powerful force to resist the might of this vicious evil spirit!"

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at each other, nodded in understanding, and then embarked on this journey full of unknowns and dangers together...

At this moment, Li Zhao stood up suddenly. His tall and straight figure, illuminated by the blazing fire, looked even more resolute and courageous. He looked around at everyone and said firmly:

"In that case, let's make this decision! Next, we must follow the footsteps of this time traveler and devote all our energy to this life-or-death battle with the evil spirit!"

After saying that, he clenched his right fist and swung it vigorously, as if he had seen the dawn of victory.

Beneath this seemingly united and fearless appearance, there are two figures quietly hiding in the corner - Wu Chen and Lu Zhanyuan.

They were in the shadows of the shelter, whispering to each other in hushed tones.

The two of them glanced at the mysterious time traveler from time to time, their eyes full of suspicion and uneasiness.

Wu Chen's eyes, originally as sharp as an eagle, became even more perceptive. He stared closely at the time traveler in the distance, and asked in a low voice with undisguised doubt:

"Brother Lu, you said this traveler suddenly appeared here without any warning. Can you really trust him? I always feel that this matter is quite strange. I really can't guess what his real purpose is..."

As he spoke, his left hand quietly reached for the hilt of the sword at his waist, and his fingers gently rubbed it, as if he would immediately draw the sword from its sheath to deal with any unexpected situation at the slightest sign of trouble.

Lu Zhanyuan's brows were tightly furrowed, forming a deep groove, as if it had been deeply scratched by a carving knife.

There was a hint of worry in his deep eyes, like the occasional flash of lightning in the dark sky.

"Wu Chen, I actually have the same concerns as you. The Netherworld Cult has always been known for its many tricks. We must not take it lightly. If we are not careful, we may fall into their carefully designed trap!"

Lu Zhanyuan's voice was low and solemn. Every word contained in it seemed to carry a heavy weight, pressing heavily in the air, making it almost difficult to breathe.

As he spoke, an invisible atmosphere of tension spread rapidly between the two of them like a plague, and even the air around them seemed to become stagnant.

At this moment, their eyes were simultaneously cast on the time traveler who suddenly appeared in front of them.

They knew very well that this person's sudden appearance was likely to become a turning point in the entire situation, bringing about unexpected changes.

However, at the same time, they couldn't help but feel a trace of fear deep in their hearts - what if this so-called traveler was just another insidious trap set by the Netherworld Cult, then the consequences would be unimaginable.

"We must proceed with extreme caution!" Wu Chen whispered softly, his gaze like two sharp arrows, fixed firmly on the time traveler, not daring to let his guard down for even a moment. "We absolutely cannot allow our team to be put in danger, otherwise..."

He didn't say the rest of the words, but they both knew what a horrific scene it would be.

Lu Zhanyuan nodded heavily, indicating that he agreed with Wuchen's words. He slowly stretched out his right hand and tightly grasped the amulet hanging on his chest.

This amulet may not have any magical powers that can protect them from danger and turn misfortune into safety, but at this moment, it seems to have become Lu Zhanyuan's only spiritual sustenance and comfort, giving him some courage and strength to move forward.

"That's right, no matter what the cost, we must protect our team!"

Lu Zhanyuan gritted his teeth and squeezed out these words. His expression was extremely resolute, as if he was ready to face any difficulties and obstacles.

At this moment, Su Mengyao happened to pass by and inadvertently overheard their conversation.

She frowned slightly, paused for a moment, and then walked lightly and quietly towards the crowd, saying softly:

"Wu Chen, Lu Zhanyuan, your concerns are not without reason. However, we cannot completely deny the help that traveler can provide."

Her voice was soft and melodious, like a gurgling stream, refreshing to the heart, as if she was trying her best to ease the tense atmosphere.

Li Zhao, who was busy not far away, also keenly caught the whispers coming from this side. He immediately put down his work and walked over quickly.

When he came closer, a look of determination flashed in his piercing eyes, and he said solemnly:

"Everyone, at this moment, we must work together! No matter what purpose the traveler has in mind, we have only one common goal - to prevent the awakening of the evil spirit!" His words were sincere and powerful, which moved people.

The mysterious old man who had been silent and standing aside watching coldly still stood there quietly like a sculpture.

However, at this moment, in his eyes, which seemed cloudy but seemed to be able to see through everything, there was a faint ray of deep and unfathomable wisdom.

He stroked his beard and spoke slowly, "At this critical juncture, we must remain vigilant and prepared for any eventuality, but at the same time, we must not close our eyes and ears or become complacent."

Suddenly, the atmosphere within the team grew increasingly tense and complex. Every member knew that the upcoming operation was no mere contest of strength; it was more of a desperate battle of wisdom and courage.

Everyone secretly encouraged themselves to work hard and devoted themselves fully to the various preliminary preparations in the hope of being invincible in this life-and-death battle.

Su Mengyao's slender and long fingers slowly brushed across the old and tattered scroll in front of her eyes like a gentle breeze.

I saw her eyebrows were tightly knitted, confusion and doubt flashed in her beautiful eyes, and she muttered to herself:

"These mysterious symbols, and these bizarre and strange patterns... no matter how you look at them, they're exactly the same as the secret techniques mastered by the legendary Netherworld Cult!"

Her voice trembled slightly, mixed with a hint of indescribable uncertainty, as if she had accidentally touched upon a shocking secret that had long been buried deep in the dust of time and forgotten by the world.

At that moment, a burst of hurried footsteps approached from afar. It was Li Zhao, who had heard the commotion and hurried over. His eyes, sharp as a hawk's, were fixed on the contents of the scroll, not missing a single detail.

After a moment, he asked solemnly, "Mengyao, what exactly surprised you? Could it be that you discovered some crucial clues from this scroll?"

As he spoke, a strong sense of unease involuntarily surged in his heart, because these sudden clues were very likely to completely overturn their long-held understanding of the mysterious time traveler.