Legend of the Embroiderer

At this time, Lu Zhanyuan also gripped the hilt of the sword tightly in his hand, and his bright eyes were full of determination.

He frowned slightly, analyzing thoughtfully, "There's no time to lose. We must act immediately. First, we must find a way to successfully distract the enemy, and then carefully locate the portal's exact location."

Lu Zhanyuan's instinct made him behave more cautiously in this completely unfamiliar and dangerous environment.

Because he knew very well that even a small mistake in one step could cause the entire plan to fail or even bring about a catastrophic disaster.

Therefore, every decision and every step forward must be made with extreme caution and tread carefully.

As the Netherworld Cult members pressed closer, a battle erupted. Swords flashed, spells intertwined, and the sound of metal clashing echoed throughout the secret stronghold.

Li Zhao and Su Mengyao fought side by side, their figures dancing on the battlefield, and every swing of their swords was full of power and determination.

Just when the battle was at its most intense, the portal suddenly emitted a dazzling light, and a powerful force wave shook the entire space.

The Guardians cried out in terror: "The portal is about to open, we must close it immediately!"

The divisions within the team caused by the betrayal of the Man in Black add a bit of uncertainty to this adventure.

The team members had disagreements on how to deal with the men in black, and the atmosphere was tense.

Wu Chen, the wise man in the team, smiled and twirled his beard. His voice was calm and powerful: "In this chaos, we must remain calm and find the truth."

His Taoist skills allowed him to remain calm in this emergency situation, like the calm surface of a well, reflecting the nervous faces of his team members.

Li Zhao gripped the hilt of his sword tightly, his voice filled with anger: "We can't trust him. We must find our own way out."

His eyes flashed with distrust of the man in black, and his mood was like a turbulent sea, difficult to calm down.

Su Mengyao's brows were furrowed, and there was a hint of worry in her voice: "The betrayal of the man in black has made our situation even more difficult. We must be more careful and not let the Netherworld Cult's conspiracy succeed."

Her wisdom and calmness allowed the team to face challenges more calmly, but she also felt uneasy.

Lu Zhanyuan gripped the hilt tightly, as if the sword was a symbol of his inner convictions. His eyes were as firm as a burning flame, revealing a sense of determination and courage.

He shouted, "Everyone! Time is of the essence. We must act now and stop the Netherworld Cult's vicious plan with lightning speed. At the same time, we must thoroughly expose the true identity of the hidden man in black to the world!"

When Lu Zhanyuan faced such a confusing and crisis-ridden situation, his innate caution deep in his heart was aroused to the extreme.

He knew very well that in this dangerous environment full of variables and unknowns, even a small step could lead to unexpected consequences, so he had to be extremely cautious in every step he took.

The team members had mixed feelings. They were clearly aware that the fierce battle before them was not just about uncovering the true identity of the mysterious man in black.

What is more important is to do everything in your power to prevent an ancient evil force that has been dormant for a long time from awakening from the dark abyss.

How easy is it to achieve this goal? Not only must we guard the crucial portal, but we must also find the fatal weakness of the man in black and make it public. This is undoubtedly an extremely difficult task.

Just as everyone was lost in thought, Li Zhao's deep and powerful voice rang out:

"Brothers and sisters, do not let the treacherous act of the man in black throw you off balance. At this moment, only by working together as one can we have a chance of survival and find a way out."

Although his words were few, the determination contained in them was like a clear spring, flowing into everyone's heart, bringing some comfort and encouragement to everyone.

Su Mengyao, standing by, nodded in agreement. Her beautiful eyes gleamed with an unwavering determination, like the brightest stars in the night sky.

Then, in a clear, pleasant yet steady voice, she said, "That's right! Brother Li is absolutely right. No matter how rough and bumpy the road ahead, as long as we all work together with one mind and one strength, no difficulties or obstacles can stop us from moving forward!"

Just as the team members were arguing fiercely, suddenly, they heard shouts and the sounds of weapons clashing in the distance.

Everyone was shocked and turned to look, only to see the Netherworld Cult's troops coming like a tide. Their attack was even more fierce than before, sweeping over like a torrential rain.

Faced with such a ferocious attack, the team members dared not hesitate for a moment, swiftly springing into action and rushing back to their respective battle positions. For a moment, the battlefield was filled with flying dust, and shouts and cries of fighting resounded through the air.

The true motives of the mysterious man in black gradually surfaced at this moment, adding a bit of confusing complexity to this adventure that was already full of thrills and unknowns.

After a tense and fierce interrogation, the man in black finally decided not to hide anything anymore. He slowly stood up and walked to the center of the team.

Everyone's eyes were focused on him, and those pairs of questioning eyes stared at him like torches.

The man in black took a deep breath, and then said in a slightly trembling but firm voice:

"Everyone, please listen to me. I betrayed the Netherworld Cult not out of selfish motives, but to stop their ruthless leader from carrying out a terrifying and insane plan! However, it is difficult to achieve this goal on my own, so I have no choice but to seek your help."

Hearing this, Lu Zhanyuan in the crowd took a step forward. His narrow eyes flashed with an extremely sharp light, like two sharp swords piercing the heart of the man in black.

He pursed his lips tightly, and said in a cold tone filled with undisguised suspicion: "Humph! Why should we trust you? Don't forget, you've already betrayed us once!"

After saying this, he fixed his sharp gaze on the man in black, as if he wanted to see through his eyes and peek into his innermost thoughts.

Li Zhao gripped the hilt of the sword tightly. His knuckles turned slightly white due to excessive force. His voice was low and full of suppressed anger, as if it would burst out at any moment:

"Your betrayal nearly pushed us into an abyss of no return, and now you're still hoping we'll trust you again? This is simply wishful thinking!"

At this moment, his chest was heaving violently, his heart was like a raging sea, and the anger after being betrayed was burning like a raging fire.

Deep within this blaze of anger, there lay a burning desire to prevent the Netherworld Cult's plot from succeeding. These two emotions intertwined, leaving him with an inner conflict.

Su Mengyao, standing nearby, frowned, a hint of worry shrouding her beautiful face. She stared at the man in black before her, her tone revealing a hint of doubt and uneasiness:

"If what you said is true, why didn't you tell us the truth from the beginning? Why did you have to wait until things had developed to this point before seeking our trust? Is there some hidden secret?"