Legend of the Embroiderer

The Ark traversed the nebula belt in the southern part of the universe, with three primordial fragments suspended in the center of the control console. The white light band generated by the resonance pointed to the "Hidden Fog Star Region" in the deepest part of the nebula.

The place is shrouded in purple mist year-round, and the space is disordered, making it impossible to accurately detect even spacetime energy.

"The fog in the Fog Concealed Star Sector can interfere with energy perception, so we must remain vigilant once we enter."

"Canglan pulled up a star sector map; a purple area on the screen flashed with a danger indicator. 'Ancient records indicate this is an abandoned dismantling site for ancient starships, scattered with numerous unstable energy cores.'"

The fused entity put the fragments into the energy box, with the faint information conveyed by the fragments still lingering on its fingertips: "The resonance of the fragments is getting stronger and stronger, but the information is becoming chaotic, as if it is being interfered with by some force."

She always felt a heavy weight in her heart, as if a pair of eyes were watching their every move from the shadows.

As soon as the Ark entered the Fog Shadow Star Sector, the surrounding purple mist suddenly became viscous, a layer of purple crystals condensed on the surface of the ship, and the energy system began to fluctuate abnormally.

The Lord of Nothingness immediately released the power of nothingness, constructing an energy barrier around the ship, which stopped the crystallization from spreading.

"Something's not right, there's something wrong with this fog!"

The black light stream of the Lord of Nothingness fluctuated violently, "containing faint ancient primordial energy, and... also the aura of a traitor!"

Before he could finish speaking, the control panel suddenly emitted a piercing alarm, and the star map on the screen was covered by a black shadow.

From the shadows, a blurry black figure slowly emerged, its voice hoarse and cold: "I didn't expect that after so long, there would still be people searching for the fragments of the origin."

"Who are you? Are you a traitor to the ancient origins?"

The fused entity asked sharply, its five-colored primordial energy condensing around it, ready for battle at any moment.

The shadowy figure let out a low laugh: "That's right, I was one of the traitors who participated in stealing the Origin Core back then. The fragments you collected were just bait I set up."

"A decoy?" Yan Jin frowned. "What exactly are you trying to do?"

"It's very simple. I need you to help me gather all the fragments and break the seal on the core of the origin."

"The shadowy figure said, "Back then, we failed to fully control the core's power, which led to the core's explosion. Now, with the fragments in your hands and the fusion's primal power, I can completely control the core and become the master of the cosmic sea!"

The fused entity roared and mobilized its primal energy to shoot towards the black shadow on the screen.

The object may have passed through the screen, but caused no damage; the shadowy figure remained blurry.

"Don't waste your energy, this is just a projection of my consciousness. If you want to find me, you'll have to collect the fourth fragment first. It's located at the top of the energy tower in the ancient dismantling field, in the center of the Misty Star Sector."

The shadowy figure gradually dissipated, and the screen returned to normal. However, the surrounding purple mist became even more violent, with countless turbulent energy streams rushing out of the mist and attacking the ark.

Canglan immediately steered the ark, struggling through the turbulent currents, and flew towards the dismantling site.

"He must have set a trap in the energy tower."

The consciousness of the origin of order said, its golden light carrying a hint of wariness, "We cannot go in rashly."

"But we had no choice."

The fusion entity clenched its fist. "If we don't gather all the fragments, not only will we be unable to restore the original core, but we will also allow the traitor's plot to succeed. We must take the risk."

After a difficult half-hour flight, the Ark finally arrived at the ancient dismantling site.

Countless wrecked ancient starships float here, their debris piled up into small mountains. In the center stands a towering energy tower, its top radiating the light of primordial fragments.

"Yan Jin and I will go retrieve the fragments; you all stay on the Ark and stand guard."

The fused entity said, and together with Yan Jin, they transformed into two streams of light and flew towards the energy tower.

The energy tower is covered with ancient runes, which shimmer with a faint light, seemingly guarding the fragments at the top of the tower.

The fusion and the embers carefully climbed up the tower. With each step, the runes lit up a little more, and the surrounding energy fluctuations became increasingly intense.

"We're almost at the top of the tower!" Yan Jin said excitedly, reaching out to grab the fragment.

The runes on the tower suddenly burst forth with intense light, and countless golden chains resonated from the runes, firmly binding the fusion and the Flame Ash.

"No! It's a trap!"

The fused entity shouted, trying to break free of the chains with its primordial energy, but the chains tightened more and more, and a powerful suction force emanated from the golden light, beginning to absorb their energy.

Upon seeing this, the people on the ark immediately flew towards the energy tower.

But just as they were about to arrive, the surrounding starship wreckage suddenly came to life, countless cannons were aimed at the Ark, and the light from the ancient energy cannons began to converge.

"It's the automatic defense system!" the Lord of Nothingness shouted, immediately releasing his void power to construct an energy shield. "These starship wrecks have been controlled by traitors!"

The energy cannon shot towards the Ark, and the purple beam collided with the void energy shield, causing the Ark to tremble violently and cracks to appear on its hull.

Canglan and the original consciousness of order immediately launched a counterattack. Spacetime energy and the power of order intertwined to form a net, destroying a portion of the starship wreckage, but more wreckage continued to gather around.

At the top of the energy tower, the fusion body and Flame Ash's energy was being absorbed more and more, and their faces turned pale.

The merged beings could sense that the energy within the chains was not only absorbing their energy but also attempting to alter their consciousness, turning them into puppets of traitors.

"This can't go on like this!"

The fused entity gritted its teeth, mobilized the last remaining primal energy within its body, and merged it with the life energy of Yan Jin to form a light blade interwoven with green and five colors, which slashed towards the chains.

The light blade collided with the chain, producing a deafening roar. A crack appeared in the chain, and the rate at which it absorbed energy slowed significantly.

The fusion entity seized the opportunity and released the light blade again, finally severing the chains.

The two stumbled and fell as they climbed to the top of the tower. Yan Jin immediately released his life energy to recover his strength, while the fused entity reached out to grab the fourth fragment.

But when her hand touched the fragment, it suddenly burst forth with a black light, and the figure of the traitor appeared in the light.

"Congratulations, you've successfully triggered my ultimate trap." The traitor's voice was smug. "My consciousness clone is hidden within this fragment. Once you touch it, my consciousness will enter your bodies and take control of your power!"

The black light penetrated the fused body, and her consciousness was instantly taken over by a black energy, her eyes becoming empty.

Yan Jin was shocked and immediately released his life energy in an attempt to force out the black energy, but the fused entity pushed him away.

"Fusion! Wake up!" Yan Jin shouted anxiously, his eyes filled with worry.

The controlled fusion entity did not respond, but instead mobilized its primordial energy to attack the people on the ark.

The multicolored light cannon shot towards the Ark. The Lord of Nothingness hurriedly reinforced the energy shield, but the power of the light cannon was too great. The energy shield shattered instantly, and the Ark's hull completely collapsed.

"The fusion entity has been taken control!"

Canglan shouted, mobilizing spacetime energy to protect everyone behind him, "What should we do?"

The primordial consciousness looked at the controlled fusion body, a resolute glint in its eyes: "Only the power of the primordial relic can awaken her! Let's work together to activate the primordial relic and construct the purification array!"

Everyone immediately did as instructed, and the energies of the Wheel of Order, the Sands of Time, the Stone of Chaos, and the Ring of Nothingness converged into a four-colored beam of light, which shot toward the fused entity.

The beam of light struck the fused entity, causing her body to tremble violently. The emptiness in her eyes gradually faded, revealing a sliver of clarity.

"Quickly...destroy the fragments..."

The fused entity said with difficulty, its consciousness struggling between the black energy and its own will.

Yan Jin immediately rushed forward, his green life energy transforming into a blade of light, slashing towards the fourth fragment.

The fragments shattered instantly, and black light was forced out from the fused body. The traitor's consciousness clone let out an angry roar and completely dissipated.

The fused entity collapsed weakly into Yan Jin's arms, its energy almost completely depleted.

Everyone was exhausted. The ark was completely destroyed and could only float in the dismantling yard.

"Did we...did we succeed?" the Chaos Origin Consciousness asked weakly.

The fusion entity shook its head, its expression grave: "No, the traitor's true form hasn't appeared yet."

He set this trap not only to control me, but also to test the resonant energy of the fragments. Now that he knows we've collected all four fragments, he'll definitely come to snatch them himself.

The sky suddenly darkened, and the purple mist gathered into a huge black vortex. From within the vortex, a figure dressed in a black robe slowly emerged.

He was surrounded by ancient primordial energy, and wore a golden mask that obscured his true face; he was the true form of the traitor of the primordial energy.