Legend of the Embroiderer

According to the clues left by the man in black, the team led by Li Zhao and Su Mengyao immediately embarked on a new journey.

Based on the runes and coordinates on the stone slab, they tracked down a secret base of the Netherworld Cult.

This stronghold is hidden in the deep mountains outside Chang'an City, covered by dense woods and fog, like a lurking beast waiting for the arrival of its prey.

Under the guidance of Li Zhao's steady and vigorous steps, the entire team members were like ghosts, quietly and cautiously approaching the mysterious stronghold.

Li Zhao gripped the hilt of his sword tightly, as if the sword were an extension of his strength. He lowered his voice, but his tone was firm and powerful:

"Everyone, this operation is crucial! We must launch an attack with lightning speed and completely crush the Netherworld Cult's sinister plot!"

As he spoke, his bright eyes sparkled with determination, a light that was like the brightest star in the night sky, not only illuminating his own path forward, but also reflecting the unshakable belief and fearless courage deep in his heart.

Following closely behind Li Zhao was Su Mengyao, who was concentrating on holding tightly an ancient bronze mirror that she had just taken out of the secret room with great difficulty.

The mirror emitted a faint but strange light, and the winding road ahead was clearly reflected on the mirror surface.

The magical thing is that this mirror seems to have some special ability, which can vaguely reveal those potential dangers hidden in the dark and unknown to the public.

"Brother Zhao, we must not let our guard down. This Netherworld Cult stronghold must have been well-defended, filled with treacherous traps and fierce, brutal guards."

Although Su Mengyao tried her best to keep her voice calm, she could still hear a hint of worry in it that was not easily noticed by others.

Wu Chen and Lu Zhanyuan led two teams of well-trained troops respectively. Their figures shuttled through the dense woods like nimble cheetahs.

Everyone's eyes were full of vigilance, always paying attention to even the slightest movement around them; and the various weapons they held in their hands were flashing with cold light, waiting for the order to launch a fatal attack on the enemy without mercy.

"Brothers and sisters, please be extremely alert! Once you encounter the enemy, remember to act decisively and swiftly. Don't give them even the slightest chance to breathe, let alone the chance to raise any alarm signals!"

Wu Chen lowered his body and moved forward quickly, while instructing his companions behind him in a low and serious voice.

Although his words were gentle, they were very penetrating. They kept echoing in the silent forest, reminding everyone again and again of the difficulty of the mission and the weight of the responsibility.

As the team advanced deeper, the outline of the mysterious stronghold gradually became clearer. They saw an ancient, majestic stone fortress standing firmly atop a towering mountain, like a sleeping beast.

The surroundings of this stone fortress are densely covered with various strange runes and intricate traps. These arrangements are obviously intended to prevent any outsiders from attempting to break in.

Li Zhao stood still, narrowed his eyes slightly, and carefully observed the scene before him. After a long while, he lowered his voice and said to his companions:

"Everyone, listen carefully. We are now splitting into two groups. Wuchen and Lu Zhanyuan, you two will lead a small group and sneak in from the flank. Mengyao, you and I will break through directly from the front. Remember, you must proceed with caution and never alert the enemy."

After hearing Li Zhao's order, the team members did not hesitate at all and immediately took action according to the established plan.

They moved quickly through the dense woods like lightning, their movements light and agile, making almost no sound, like a group of ghosts that came and went without a trace.

Li Zhao and Su Mengyao walked side by side, their steps steady and powerful. Their eyes were fixed on the stone fort not far ahead, revealing an incomparable determination and resoluteness.

Although deep in their hearts they were filled with anticipation and a little nervousness about the upcoming fierce battle, this did not affect their speed and determination to advance.

Just as they were getting closer and closer to the stone fort, suddenly, a dense rain of arrows like a swarm of locusts shot towards them without warning.

It turned out that the guards of the Netherworld Cult had already noticed the approach of these uninvited guests and were ready to meet them.

In an instant, the originally peaceful atmosphere was completely broken, shouts and sounds of bowstrings intertwined together, and a thrilling battle suddenly broke out.

Faced with this sudden attack, Li Zhao reacted extremely quickly. He swung the sword in his hand violently, and a sharp sword energy whizzed out, cutting down the oncoming arrows to the ground.

He was still shouting, "Brothers, charge! We must not give these guys any chance to breathe!"

Upon hearing the order, the team members sprang into action like arrows from a bow. Each of them was agile and full of energy, like a pack of tigers swooping down from the mountain, pouncing towards the stone fort with the force of thunder.

In an instant, sword lights danced like snowflakes, and magic lights intertwined with each other, forming a gorgeous and thrilling scene.

When they came into close combat with the guards of the Netherworld Cult, shouts of killing and the sounds of metal clashing resounded through the sky, and an extremely fierce battle began.

Li Zhao and Su Mengyao stood side by side closely, their figures like nimble flying swallows, shuttling back and forth on the battlefield.

The long swords in their hands flew up and down with their movements. Every swing carried a tremendous force, drawing sharp arcs.

They cooperate with each other seamlessly and are in tune with each other. They can understand each other's intentions with just a glance or a gesture.

At this critical moment, they were not afraid, but moved forward bravely, putting their own lives at risk.

As the battle continued, the team members gradually moved deeper into the stone fortress. In the process, they relied on their keen insight and extraordinary wisdom to continuously discover clues about the Netherworld Cult's plan.

These clues are like pieces of a puzzle, pieced together bit by bit to reveal the terrifying ambition and almost crazy conspiracy of the leader of the Netherworld Cult.

It turns out that the purpose of the Netherworld Cult is far more than simply summoning the ancient evil power. Instead, it intends to use this powerful force to control the entire Tang Dynasty and realize its wolfish ambition of dominating the world.

The battle had entered a white-hot stage, and the team members were getting closer and closer to the core of the stone fortress. Finally, after a hard-fought battle, they arrived at a mysterious place - only to see a huge portal standing before them.

This portal is dozens of feet tall and is made entirely of pitch-black rock, densely engraved with all kinds of strange runes.

These runes flickered with strange light, emitting a creepy and unsettling aura.

Li Zhao and Su Mengyao stopped and looked at each other. Without any words, they knew what was going on: this portal was the key to the Netherworld Cult's plan!

The secret base of the Netherworld Cult is hidden in the mist of the deep mountains, like a lurking beast waiting for its prey.

Su Mengyao, with her exceptional magic and wisdom, became an indispensable member of the team. Her soft-spoken words, each one a pearl of wisdom, revealed the secret stronghold's defense mechanisms.

"The defense here is more complicated than we thought." Su Mengyao's voice revealed a hint of solemnity. She gently waved the staff in her hand, and the gem on the top of the staff emitted a faint light, reflecting the runes and mechanisms hidden around it.

Her wisdom and calmness, like a breeze, brushed past the nervous hearts of her team members, allowing them to face challenges more calmly.

Li Zhao stood beside Su Mengyao, his eyes firm and deep, his hand gripping the hilt of the sword revealing a barely perceptible nervousness.

"Mengyao, how do we break these defenses?" His voice was low, but full of trust in Su Mengyao.

Su Mengyao smiled slightly, a hint of confidence in her smile: "Although these runes and mechanisms are complex, they are not invulnerable. We just need to find their weaknesses, and then we can break them one by one."

Deep in a quiet and mysterious forest, the team members followed Su Mengyao's footsteps closely and moved cautiously towards the secret stronghold hidden in the dark.

Everyone was on edge, as they were fully aware of the importance and potential danger of this mission.

As the core figure of this team, Su Mengyao has demonstrated outstanding leadership and profound magical attainments.

She moved lightly through the dense woods, stopping from time to time to observe the surrounding environment to make sure she did not miss any clues.

Wu Chen and Lu Zhanyuan, two capable generals, each led a team of people and spread out in a fan shape.

They wield sharp weapons, their eyes sharp as hawks, and remain vigilant at all times. Even the slightest movement will not escape their keen senses.

"Everyone, pay attention! Once you encounter the enemy, you must eliminate them as quickly as possible and never give them the chance to sound the alarm!" Wu Chen lowered his voice and warned everyone seriously.

His words were like low, muffled thunder, echoing in the silent forest, clearly reaching the ears of every team member, and constantly striking their heartstrings.

At this moment, Su Mengyao was seen dancing with her hands, muttering something, and brilliant rays of light gushed out from her fingertips.

As her spell gradually took effect, the mysterious defense mechanism that originally shrouded the secret stronghold began to reveal itself bit by bit.

The team members were surprised to find that these defense mechanisms were far more complex than they had imagined. In addition to the common physical traps and heavily armed guards, there were also layers upon layers of extremely powerful magical barriers.

These barriers are like an indestructible barrier. Not only can they keenly sense the approach of any invaders, but they can also automatically launch fierce attacks.

"These barriers can only be lifted with specific spells." Su Mengyao frowned and said softly.

Her eyes were fixed on the barriers that were flashing with strange light, trying to find the key to breaking them. These ancient and obscure spells were obviously not easy to decipher.

"I need some time to study these spells carefully." Su Mengyao took a deep breath, calmed her mind, and devoted herself to breaking the barrier.

The entire team fell silent, and no one dared to make any sound, for fear of disturbing Su Mengyao who was thinking intensely.

Li Zhao nodded solemnly, a determined flame burning in his deep eyes, like the brightest stars in the night sky, and the determination contained in them seemed to be able to penetrate all difficulties and obstacles.

He clenched his fists tightly and said in a low and powerful voice, "Don't worry! We will do our best to buy you enough time.

No matter what difficulties and challenges we encounter, no matter how great the price, we will protect you until you successfully break through that mysterious barrier!"

Before he finished speaking, the sounds of shouting and weapons clashing suddenly rang out, breaking the originally quiet night sky.

The guards of the Netherworld Cult had already noticed the intrusion of uninvited guests, and they rained down arrows and dazzling spells as densely packed as a swarm of locusts, covering the sky and the earth like a torrential rain.