Legend of the Embroiderer

The tense atmosphere in the secret room was like a taut string that could break at any time.

The man in black, the mysterious figure who once tried to assassinate Su Mengyao, is now under the close surveillance of the team. His figure looks particularly strange under the light.

His eyes lingered on Li Zhao and Su Mengyao. Finally, he took a deep breath and slowly unveiled his veil.

"I am a high-ranking priest of the Netherworld Cult!" His voice was as deep as if it came from the Netherworld, as if it contained endless dark power, yet it also carried a hint of unquestionable firmness, standing tall like a towering mountain.

The man in black slowly raised his head. His face was hidden in the shadows, making it difficult to see his true appearance. But just his deep and cold eyes were enough to make people feel the powerful aura emanating from him.

"Deeply dissatisfied with the increasingly brutal and perverse actions of our religion, I resolutely chose to betray it."

At this point, the man in black's tone became slightly heavier, as if the anger that had been suppressed in his heart for a long time was finally released at this moment.

Then, he took a small step forward, tightly grasping a stone that shone with a strange light in his right hand, and said solemnly:

"This is the legendary Sealing Stone, and its true secret has always been hidden deep within my heart. Now, I am willing to share this secret with you and work together with you."

Upon hearing this, the team members who had remained silent could not help but look at each other with expressions of astonishment on their faces.

They never imagined that the mysterious man in black before them actually had such a distinguished origin and background.

At this moment, Li Zhao, who was standing at the front of the crowd, suddenly took a step forward. His sharp eyes fixed on the man in black, while his right hand tightly gripped the hilt of the sword at his waist. He said in a deep voice:

"Why did you suddenly change your mind? You know, the Netherworld Cult isn't a place where betrayal is easy. Besides, how can we believe that what you said is true?"

Facing Li Zhao's question, the man in black first smiled bitterly, then shook his head slightly and slowly explained:

"Although I am a priest of the Netherworld Cult, deep down, I have never been completely blinded by power. Moreover, my family has shouldered the responsibility of guarding the secret of the Sealing Stone for generations. I absolutely cannot watch such an important item fall into the hands of those with ill intentions!"

However, Su Mengyao, standing by, clearly didn't believe the black-clad man's words so easily. Her eyebrows furrowed slightly, a hint of deep suspicion flashing in her beautiful eyes as she questioned:

"If that's the case, then what exactly is the true secret of the so-called Sealing Stone you mentioned? If you can't give us a reasonable answer, I'm afraid it will be difficult to convince us."

The man in black took a deep breath, his eyes revealing a hint of determination:

"The Sealing Stone is not only the key to an unknown world, it also concerns the fate of the entire Tang Dynasty. The Netherworld Cult intends to use the power of the Sealing Stone to bring disaster to the world. I cannot let them succeed."

The team members had mixed feelings. They had never imagined that this man in black would possess such important information.

Wu Chen and Lu Zhanyuan looked at each other. They knew that this adventure was no longer a simple confrontation, but involved the future of the entire Tang Dynasty.

Li Zhao's gaze was firm, and his voice carried a hint of unquestionable determination: "If you truly wish to protect the Tang Dynasty, we are willing to cooperate with you. But you must prove your sincerity."

The man in black nodded, and suddenly an ancient jade pendant appeared in his hand. Strange runes were engraved on the jade pendant, emitting a faint light. There was a hint of sincerity in his voice:

"This is the key to the portal. Only it can control the opening and closing of the portal."

A hint of surprise that was hard to conceal flashed across Su Mengyao's beautiful eyes, like a bright meteor across the night sky.

She knew very well that the seemingly ordinary jade pendant in her hand actually contained enormous value beyond ordinary people's imagination, and its preciousness could not be measured in words.

At this moment, her voice trembled slightly due to her inner excitement, mixed with a subtle hint of anticipation:

"With this jade pendant, I believe we can successfully stop the Netherworld Cult's sinister and cunning plot!"

As she finished speaking, the tense atmosphere that had originally shrouded the hearts of the team members gradually dissipated like morning mist, and was replaced by an irrepressible excitement.

They were clearly aware that this sudden and unexpected alliance was very likely to become the key to turning the entire war situation around.

The eyes of the crowd were burning with a strong desire for victory, as hot as a volcano about to erupt.

They were equally filled with endless curiosity about the mysterious man in black. Just what kind of person could possess such a valuable treasure and be willing to fight alongside them?

Just as they were happily preparing to take action, a creepy low laugh suddenly came from the dark corner of the secret room.

This laughter was like the howling of evil spirits from the Netherworld, sending chills down one's spine. Then, a taller, more imposing, and imposing figure in black slowly emerged from the darkness like a ghost.

Every step he took seemed to step on the heartstrings of everyone present, bringing waves of heavy oppression.

The newly appeared man in black raised his lips, a disdainful and mocking smile appeared on his face, and he said coldly:

"Hmph, you ignorant fellows, do you really think you can stop the advance of our Netherworld Cult with just a mere jade pendant? How naive! You must know that the power wielded by the Netherworld Cult is far beyond the imagination of a bunch of ants like you!"

After saying that, he suddenly waved his sleeves, and an invisible gust of wind blew past, raising clouds of dust.

Faced with this sudden change, the man in black couldn't help but tremble all over, and his heart began to fall into a fierce struggle.

On the one hand, he knew that he was shouldering an important mission; on the other hand, the power of the Netherworld Cult was too huge, which made him feel fear and hesitation.

His eyes involuntarily darted back and forth between Li Zhao and Su Mengyao, as if he were weighing the pros and cons. Finally, after some painful deliberation, he gritted his teeth and secretly made up his mind...

The atmosphere in the secret room was like an impending storm, tense and oppressive. Li Zhao and Su Mengyao stood in front of the seal stone, their eyes becoming complex and profound after the man in black revealed his identity.

The two exchanged a look full of doubt. They decided to cooperate with the man in black while remaining vigilant in case he had other conspiracies.

"Although this person claims to have betrayed the Netherworld Cult, how can we so easily believe the words of an unidentified assassin?"

Li Zhao lowered his voice and whispered to Su Mengyao beside him. His usually calm face now revealed a trace of barely perceptible worry.

Su Mengyao frowned slightly and responded to Li Zhao softly:

"Indeed, his sudden appearance is too coincidental, forcing us to be on guard. However... if he truly knows the secret of the Sealing Stone, then this will undoubtedly be an extremely rare and enormous help to us."

At this time, all the members of the team were sitting in the corner of this dim and narrow secret room, whispering and talking to each other. For a while, all kinds of different views and opinions filled the ears.

Some members felt that the appearance of this mysterious man in black might be a great opportunity given to them by God. If they could choose to trust and make full use of the relevant information he provided, they might be able to break the current predicament in one fell swoop.

However, another group of members remained skeptical. They firmly believed that the man in black in front of them, whose origins were unknown, was most likely a double agent from the Netherworld Cult, and his real purpose was to completely destroy their carefully planned action plan from within.

As everyone was arguing, Wu Chen, who had been silent all this time, finally spoke slowly. He looked serious, and said in a calm and powerful tone:

"Everyone, please remember that everything has two sides. While the information brought by this man in black may seem quite attractive at the moment, we absolutely cannot ignore the numerous risks and hidden dangers it carries. After all, until now, his true intentions remain as unclear as a fog. Therefore, no matter what, we must be fully prepared to deal with any and all contingencies in advance. Only in this way can we ensure absolute safety!"

Lu Zhanyuan gripped the hilt of his sword tightly, his eyes determined. "No matter his true identity, we cannot relax our protection of the Sealing Stone. This is our responsibility and our mission."

During the discussion, the team members' emotions gradually became heated and their opinions were divided. Some people believed that the man in black should be given a chance, while others insisted on keeping their distance from him.

This difference is not only reflected in words, but also clearly revealed in their eyes and actions.

While the team members were arguing, the man in black stood quietly by, his eyes deep, as if he was thinking about something.

To earn the trust of his team, he must demonstrate his worth while also proving his loyalty.

The conspiracy of the Netherworld Cult hidden in the dark is like a bottomless undercurrent, quietly and continuously surging.

This evil force was like an invisible net, gradually enveloping the entire vast empire and bringing it an unprecedented threat.

In an airtight and dimly lit secret room, a mysterious man in a black nightgown stood quietly.

His eyes, as deep as a pool of water, seemed to be able to penetrate the swaying and shaking of the dim lights in front of him, and fell directly on Li Zhao and Su Mengyao who were not far away.

As he slightly opened his lips, a voice so low that it chilled one's heart slowly rang out, mixed with a subtle sense of urgency:

"From what I understand, the Netherworld Cult's almighty leader has meticulously planned everything, attempting to leverage the immense power contained within the Sealing Stone to open a portal to another world, thereby gaining even more terrifying and immeasurable power. Furthermore, their swiftness is far beyond your imagination."

Upon hearing this, the team members who had gathered here were suddenly shocked, as if they were hit hard by a heavy hammer, and a strong sense of uneasiness surged in an instant.

Everyone's eyes began to become a little erratic, sometimes flashing with deep fear of the unknown road ahead, and sometimes revealing extreme tension about the upcoming fierce battle.

Li Zhao was seen tightly gripping the hilt of the sword in his hand. He was holding it so tightly that the veins on the back of his hand bulged out.

His expression was extremely solemn, but the words that came out of his mouth were firm and powerful:

"No matter what, we absolutely cannot stand by and watch their evil scheme succeed! The power possessed by the Sealing Stone is rare in this world. If it unfortunately falls into the hands of those with evil intentions, the consequences will be unimaginable. Therefore, even if the road ahead is difficult and dangerous, we must stand up without hesitation and do everything we can to stop their evil plans."

Su Mengyao, standing beside her, frowned, her beautiful face filled with worry. She opened her red lips slightly and said in a heavy tone: