Legend of the Embroiderer

As night fell and the stars dotted the sky, the members sat quietly around a blazing bonfire.

The dancing flames illuminated everyone's face, making their expressions clearly visible, and at this moment everyone's expression looked extremely solemn.

Priest Xuanji, the once powerful figure in the Netherworld Cult, slowly spoke. His voice was low and steady, ringing in everyone's ears like thunder:

"Everyone, the Netherworld Cult's leaders have disappeared at this critical moment. This is no accident. In my opinion, they must be planning something larger and more sinister. We must be extremely cautious and must not let our guard down!"

After saying this, he raised his head, his deep eyes flashing with deep worry about unknown things, as if he could penetrate the endless darkness and see through all the conspiracies and tricks hidden in the dark by the Netherworld Cult.

Li Zhao on the side tightly gripped the hilt of the sword in his hand, his arm trembling slightly due to excessive force.

His gaze remained steadfast, shining with determination like stars in a cold night.

The corners of his mouth lifted slightly, revealing a faint smile, and he said in a slightly humorous tone:

"Haha, maybe the Netherworld Cult's leader's absence this time is actually our good fortune! At least now, we can explore the mysterious Sealing Stone without any hindrance."

Although he tried hard to create a relaxed atmosphere for the entire team, his furrowed brow and the beads of sweat on his forehead could not hide his inner nervousness.

At this moment, Su Mengyao, who had been silent until then, nodded gently in agreement. The staff in her hand glowed faintly in the light of the bonfire, like a bright shooting star in the night sky.

All I could hear was her soft voice: "Indeed, we should seize this rare opportunity and find the legendary Sealing Stone as soon as possible to completely crush the Netherworld Cult's sinister conspiracy."

Although her tone was gentle, the tension in it was self-evident.

From her bright eyes, one can clearly see that she is both nervous and excited about the upcoming adventure.

Wu Chen gently twisted the strands of beard on his chin, and the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a faint smile.

His low and calm voice slowly rang out, yet it was like a huge bell, containing endless power:

"Don't panic, everyone. Listen to me. The Netherworld Cult's plan may seem grand, but as the saying goes, 'haste makes waste.' The more hasty they are, the more obvious the flaws in their plan will become. We simply need to remain vigilant, and we will surely find their weak spots."

As he spoke, a soft aura emanated from his body, clearly due to his profound Taoist skills. This made him feel at ease in this tense and oppressive atmosphere.

Instead, he seemed more calm and composed, as if he had already seen the dawn of victory.

Lu Zhanyuan, who was standing aside, was staring intently at the spread-out map in his hand, and from time to time he picked up a red pen to make various marks on it.

His already bright eyes now shone even brighter, shining like the brightest stars in the night sky:

"There's no time to lose! The Netherworld Cult's band of villains are known to be treacherous, cunning, and ruthless, and their leader is even more cunning and unpredictable. Perhaps even now, they're secretly planning a new, even more intense offensive. We must race against time to find the specific locations where the Sealing Stones may be hidden!"

From his words, one can clearly feel his keen intuition and cautious attitude. Even in such a confusing situation, he can still respond calmly and in an orderly manner.

The guardians surrounding them also lowered their voices and began to talk among themselves.

From their few words, it is not difficult to detect their deep awe for those legendary sealing stones and the ancient secrets they carry.

Among them, the respected guardian elder, a silver-haired, kind-faced old man, stretched out a trembling hand and pointed at an ancient map hanging on the wall.

The map looked very old, with yellowed paper and severely frayed edges, but the five mysterious locations marked on it were still clearly visible. The old man said solemnly:

"Please look, everyone! This diagram shows the exact location where the five Sealing Stones are most likely hidden. Back then, these Sealing Stones were the condensed essence of powerful forces from ancient times. To prevent the evil forces of the world from using their power to commit evil, they were cleverly hidden in this area by our ancestors. If they unfortunately fell into the hands of evil, the consequences would be unimaginable..."

Li Zhao gripped the hilt of the sword tightly, his knuckles turning slightly white from excessive force.

His sharp eyes, like those of an eagle, scanned the ancient map spread out in front of him, not missing any details.

Finally, he raised his head and said in a firm, uncompromising tone:

"Everyone, we have no choice but to split up! Only in this way can we find those crucial seal stones as quickly as possible."

His words were powerful, revealing not only an unquestionable determination but also a hint of subtle humor.

It seemed as if this was intended to slightly ease the tense nerves and heavy pressure on the team members.

Su Mengyao, who was standing aside, nodded slightly, indicating that she agreed with Li Zhao's proposal.

Wu Chen gently raised his hand, and the delicate staff began to emit a faint light, like twinkling stars in the night sky, adding a touch of mystery and allure to the arduous adventure that was about to begin.

She said in a serious tone:

"Indeed, these seal stones are the key to the rise and fall of the entire Tang Dynasty. Therefore, even if the road ahead is filled with thorns and difficulties, we must not slack off even a little bit."

Su Mengyao has always been known for her extraordinary intelligence. At this moment, her beautiful eyes were moving rapidly. With her outstanding intelligence, she quickly analyzed the current situation and captured the fleeting opportunity for victory.

Her eyes revealed her undisguised eager anticipation for the upcoming huge challenge.

Wu Chen, who had been silent all this time, slowly spoke at this moment. He first stroked his long beard and smiled slightly, then he said slowly:

"Admittedly, there are certain risks in acting separately, but as the saying goes, 'No venture, no gain.' Time is of the essence, and this is undoubtedly the quickest and most effective approach. Furthermore, since we are all gathered here with a common goal, we should trust each other and work together to overcome this difficult time."

As a Taoist master, Wu Chen's superb Taoist skills enable him to remain calm and composed even in such a dangerous situation.

From his voice, which was as calm as water yet contained infinite power, everyone seemed to see a ray of hope, looming ahead.

Lu Zhanyuan stared at the map intently, and the pen in his hand accurately marked various possible routes and potential exits on it.

His deep eyes flashed with a sharp light like an eagle, and he muttered to himself:

"This mission is extremely difficult. We must carefully plan a detailed and exhaustive plan to ensure that every step we take is solid, steady and foolproof!"

Everyone was standing at the entrance to the mysterious holy land, with a vast world full of unknowns and dangers before them.

The upcoming split-up operation cast a shadow over everyone's heart.

It is mixed with a hint of fear and tension about the unknown world ahead, but also contains full anticipation for this thrilling adventure.

After careful consideration, the personnel grouping was finally finalized - Su Mengyao will form a team with Wu Chen and move forward together, while Lu Zhanyuan and Li Zhao will embark on another exploration journey together.

When their eyes meet, there is no need for many words. A simple glance is enough to convey thousands of words.

Wu Chen nodded gently, and the staff held tightly in his hand began to emit a soft and warm light, like the bright stars in the night sky, instantly illuminating the long journey they were about to embark on.

She parted her red lips and spoke softly, "Master Wuchen, this journey is a long and arduous one for both you and me, but no matter what, we must proceed with caution and walk with utmost care."

Although there was a hint of solemnity in her words, her elegant and refined face always had a faint and relaxed smile, which was obviously trying to ease the current slightly depressing and tense atmosphere.

Wu Chen smiled slightly upon hearing this, then raised his hand and gently stroked the long beard on his chin.

His eyes, filled with wisdom and Zen, looked into the distance and he responded leisurely:

"Miss Su is absolutely right. There is a divine will in everything. I believe our fate is closely intertwined with those legendary Sealing Stones. Therefore, I firmly believe that as long as we turn our hearts to the light and forge ahead courageously, we will surely find their traces."

As he spoke, the otherworldly aura he exuded became even more unfathomable.

His superb attainments in Taoism enable him to maintain extraordinary calmness and composure in this crisis-ridden environment.

It was as if I had seen through the secrets of heaven and caught a glimpse of the ray of light hidden behind the thick fog...

Lu Zhanyuan was staring intently at the slightly old map in his hand, and from time to time he made eye-catching marks on it with the pencil in his hand.

These marks represent the key locations where the mysterious sealing stones may be hidden.

His eyes, which were originally as deep as a pool of water, now flashed with an extremely sharp light, as if they could penetrate the thick fog hidden behind the map.

Lu Zhanyuan frowned slightly, and said to Li Zhao, who was standing beside him with an equally serious expression, in a serious and anxious tone:

"Li Zhao, time is running out! The pursuers from the Netherworld Cult might pounce on us like wolves at any moment. So we have to speed up and there can be no delay!"

After saying that, he lowered his head again to study the map carefully. His focused expression seemed as if the whole world was left with only this map in front of him and those undiscovered sealing stones.

Hearing Lu Zhanyuan's words, Li Zhao gripped the hilt of the sword tightly, as if to draw strength from the cold and hard sword.

His gaze was extremely firm, shining like the brightest star in the night sky.

The corners of his mouth lifted slightly, revealing a smile that was a bit relaxed and confident, and he responded:

"Haha, don't worry, Brother Lu! With a strategist like you by my side offering advice, I believe that even if the road ahead is full of thorns and dangers, we will be able to successfully overcome all dangers and turn misfortune into good fortune!"

Before he finished speaking, he swung the sword in his hand violently. A flash of cold light flashed across his face, making people shudder. Obviously, the sword was ready to be unsheathed and used in battle at any time.

While the two were talking, the rest of the team members were also busy.

According to the plan they had made in advance, they dispersed and searched for the whereabouts of the seal stone in this vast area full of unknown dangers.

Everyone moved forward cautiously, not missing any corner where the seal stone might be hidden.

Despite their efforts, the Netherworld Cult never gave up pursuing them.