Legend of the Embroiderer

In the deepest part of the ancient ruins, a mysterious and solemn altar stands quietly.

On the altar, strange lines appeared, like a sleeping dragon, but now, under the fierce impact of the powerful force of the evil spirit, it flickered with a dim light.

As the evil spirit's power continued to erode, the originally extremely solid stones began to tremble violently, as if the entire space was shrouded in a low and strange sound, as if whispering about a huge disaster that was about to come.

The team members who are at the core of this evil force are all pale as paper, with tense and solemn expressions.

There was a deep fear in everyone's eyes, but at the same time, they were burning with a strong desire to survive.

Especially Li Zhao, he was seen tightly gripping the sharp hilt of the sword in his hand, with veins bulging on the back of his hand, showing his extreme inner anxiety and struggle.

His gaze sometimes lingered on the altar, on the patterns that emitted a faint glow, and sometimes turned to the magical weapon beside it that exuded a mysterious aura. His heart was filled with conflicting emotions that were difficult to decide.

In this suffocating and tense atmosphere, Li Zhao's voice was as loud and firm as a flash of lightning that cut through the dark night sky:

"Everyone! We can't hesitate any longer, we must take action immediately!

Otherwise, once the power of this evil spirit is fully unleashed, I'm afraid no one will be able to stop its rampage!" Hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.

Su Mengyao, who had been silent all the time, suddenly raised her head, and a hint of determination flashed in her beautiful eyes.

Obviously, she was very clear about the decision she was going to make next - this choice was likely to completely change the fate of all of them.

But even so, she still recited an obscure spell in a low voice without hesitation, and quickly formed seals with her hands, ready to activate the mysterious magic weapon at any time.

However, even she herself could not predict what unexpected consequences this would lead to...

I saw that Wu Chen's eyebrows were tightly furrowed, as if there were two deep grooves across his forehead.

The Taoist robe he was wearing was rustling violently under the powerful and strange force of the evil spirit, like a flag in the wind.

At this moment, his heart was filled with doubts, but even so, when facing the horrifying crisis before him, he knew that they had no other better choice.

He said solemnly, "Now that things have come to this, if we don't do this, I'm afraid we will really be in a desperate situation with no way out!"

Lu Zhanyuan, who was standing aside, was looking around anxiously, his sharp eyes not missing any corner, eagerly searching for a possible way to survive.

In this life-or-death situation, his wit and calmness were on full display and were extremely important.

He quickly and meticulously analyzed the mysterious and eerie altar structure, trying to find even a glimmer of hope for an escape route.

As time passed, he knew very well that they had very little time left.

At this moment, the tense atmosphere of the entire scene was like a bowstring that was stretched to the extreme and about to break. It would explode instantly with just a little external force.

On the other side of the altar, Li Zhao and Su Mengyao stood side by side, their gazes firm and resolute, like two stars shining with cold light.

They held the magic weapons tightly in their hands. Although the faint light emanating from them was weak, it gave people an inexplicable sense of peace.

Because they firmly believe that these magic tools are precious guidance from time travelers, and are the key to their success in fighting against the evil spirits this time.

Li Zhao's sonorous and resounding words echoed in the air, imbued with an irresistible majesty and decisiveness:

"We must firmly believe in this time traveler! Because at this moment, he is the last straw we can grasp and our only hope!"

As he said this, his eyes were like burning flames, shining with extreme enthusiasm for the upcoming adventure and strong curiosity about the endless unknown world ahead.

This spirit of moving forward courageously and fearlessly exploring all mysteries has always been his distinctive personality label. As long as there are clues that seem almost impossible to achieve, he will choose to follow them without hesitation.

At this moment, Su Mengyao nodded slightly, agreeing with Li Zhao's opinion. Her intelligent and lively eyes revealed a firmness that came from deep consideration.

With her keen intuition and extraordinary wisdom, she knew that what the time traveler said was not groundless, but was very likely the key to leading everyone to success. So, she responded in a gentle but firm tone:

"Indeed, this mysterious magical weapon possesses immense power. If used wisely, it will become an indestructible blade in our hands. So, no matter what, we must not easily give up this rare opportunity."

In stark contrast, Wu Chen and Lu Zhanyuan, standing on the other side, had gloomy expressions on their faces. They both frowned, their eyes revealing deep worry and doubt.

Wu Chen was the first to speak, his tone low and serious, as if carrying some kind of warning:

"Everyone, please forgive me for being blunt, but can we simply accept everything this so-called time traveler says without second thought? In this treacherous and ever-changing world, trusting others too easily can lead us into an abyss of no return. I believe this matter requires careful consideration, and we must not blindly follow the crowd so rashly!"

Lu Zhanyuan then chimed in with his own opinion. A subtle sly glint flickered in his narrow eyes from time to time; he wouldn't be easily swayed by other people's words.

At this moment, he spoke in a calm and solemn tone, "Indeed, we cannot act rashly based solely on the time traveler's one-sided statement. After all, the origin of this magical weapon is unknown, and the mysteries and dangers hidden behind it are still unknown. Without sufficient solid evidence, any rash action would be tantamount to a gamble. The consequences of any misstep would be disastrous..."

The team's arguments echoed off the ancient stone walls, their opinions like intertwined threads, difficult to untangle.

Just when they were each arguing and unable to reach a consensus, a ray of light swayed on the altar, and the figure of the time traveler appeared like a phantom. His presence changed the atmosphere of the entire space.

His figure appeared vague and mysterious in the light and shadow of the altar, as if it had merged with the surrounding environment, yet seemed to disappear at any time.

His voice was deep and powerful, penetrating the clamor of debate and reaching everyone's heart:

"Everyone, I have heard your arguments. The magical weapon is indeed the key to sealing the evil spirit, but this journey is of no small importance. It will require you to make unprecedented sacrifices."

The night was as dark as ink, with dark clouds hanging low, seemingly swallowing the entire sky. In this solemn atmosphere, the team members' gazes turned in unison to the traveler who had emerged from the rift in time and space.

His appearance was as elusive as a ghost, yet carried with it an indescribable mysterious aura.

Li Zhao stood at the front of the crowd, a hint of determination and resoluteness flashed in his eyes.

He knew very well that the news brought by this traveler must be closely related to the fate of all people in the world.

He took a deep breath and asked anxiously, "Traveler, we are willing to make sacrifices for the people of the world, but what exactly do you require of us?"

Su Mengyao's brow furrowed, her heart filled with anxiety and confusion. She asked softly, "Traveler, what do you mean by sacrifice?"

Although her voice was weak, it revealed a kind of determination and persistence, as if she wanted to find out the truth behind it.

Wu Chen and Lu Zhanyuan stood silently by, their eyes flashing with vigilance. They were highly suspicious of the appearance and words of this time traveler.

There is no gift without reason in this world, and no power without effort.

The time traveler's gaze slowly swept across everyone's face. His eyes were deep and heavy, as if carrying endless vicissitudes and sorrow.

He was silent for a moment, then finally spoke, "Using a magical instrument to seal the evil spirit requires a powerful soul as a medium. This means that one of you must voluntarily sacrifice your soul to complete this ritual."

As he finished speaking, the atmosphere around them suddenly grew solemn. The team members looked at each other, each one seeing the shock and confusion in their eyes.

This decision will change their destiny and will also affect the safety of the entire world.

The night wind whistled past, rustling the leaves as if they were whining over this difficult decision. Everyone was silently weighing the pros and cons in their hearts, trying to find the best solution.

This decision was not easy to make because it would mean sacrificing everything.

At this moment, the mysterious time traveler suddenly spoke. His voice was like a thunderclap out of nowhere, suddenly exploding and instantly breaking the atmosphere of heated debate in the entire team, leaving only an extremely heavy and depressing silence.

Everyone stared at the traveler with wide eyes. He slowly raised the magical weapon in his hand that was emitting a strange light and said solemnly:

"To successfully activate this magical weapon and completely seal the terrifying evil spirit, you must find someone with extremely powerful soul power to act as a medium. This process will exhaust this person's entire vitality. In other words... one of you must willingly sacrifice your precious life as the painful price to seal the evil spirit!"

After hearing these words, the people who were originally excited and expressing their opinions suddenly became quiet, and everyone's face became extremely ugly.

Li Zhao stood in front of the crowd, his thick sword-like eyebrows tightly furrowed together, forming a deep ravine. His heart was filled with endless contradictions and struggles.

From childhood to adulthood, he has been deeply influenced by a sense of justice and mission. He has been taught to care about the people of the world and to protect world peace and tranquility at all costs.

When faced with the real cost of sacrificing his own life, even a brave and fearless warrior like him would inevitably feel hesitation and fear.

After a long while, Li Zhao finally managed to squeeze out a few words from his throat. His voice trembled slightly, like a candle swaying in the wind:

"Sir Traveler, is there really no other way? Is there no other way or method to avoid this cruel sacrifice?"

Su Mengyao, standing nearby, also fell into deep thought. A flicker of determination flashed across her beautiful eyes. For her, the magical spells she possessed were always meant to save lives and protect the weak, never to cruelly take the lives of others.

So, she took a deep breath, trying to calm her heart, which was beating violently due to nervousness and anxiety, and then said in a calm and resolute tone:

"Indeed, the traveler is right. At this point, it seems this sacrifice is indeed unavoidable. Even so, we must not act blindly. Instead, we should think calmly and find the most reasonable option that will minimize losses."