Legend of the Embroiderer

Chapter 318 Dark Castle

Li Zhao and the old man, filled with doubts and firm determination, followed the direction indicated by the fragments and headed towards the mysterious dark castle.

Along the way, although the sky had cleared up again, the two people's hearts were still heavy, as if shrouded by an invisible haze.

The surrounding environment was eerily quiet. There was no bird singing, no wind, only the sound of their footsteps echoing in the empty land.

As they got closer to the castle, Li Zhao became keenly aware that the air around him was becoming icy cold. Every breath he took felt like he was inhaling ice chips, and the chill went straight to his heart and lungs.

The old man also frowned. He gripped the cane tightly in his hand and looked around vigilantly.

"Li Zhao, there seems to be a powerful dark force lurking nearby. We must proceed with caution."

Li Zhao nodded solemnly. He carefully held the purification crystal, crystal ball, jade pendant and the fragments tightly against his chest, as if these things were the most precious treasures in his life.

After he made the move, a layer of golden light emerged from his body again, like an indestructible shield, enveloping him completely.

This layer of golden light appears particularly dazzling in this depressing atmosphere, like a ray of dawn in the darkness, bringing people some warmth and hope.

Just as they were about to step into the castle, something strange happened!

There was only a loud, dull sound, and the ground around them seemed to be torn apart by an invisible giant hand, and countless black vines broke out of the ground like bamboo shoots after rain.

These vines were thick and twisted, like ferocious pythons, sweeping towards Li Zhaohe and the old man with bared fangs and claws.

The surface of these black vines is covered with sharp barbs, and each barb flashes with a cold light, like the fangs of evil spirits in hell, which makes people shudder.

What's worse is that these vines also emit a disgusting stench, as if it is wafting out from the abyss of death, making people want to vomit.

Li Zhao's reaction was as fast as lightning. He swung the sword of purifying light in his hand without hesitation. With a flash of sword light, the vines that tried to approach him fell down like cut straws.

These vines seemed to possess endless vitality, continuously pouring in from all directions, and in the blink of an eye, they tightly surrounded them.

These vines are intertwined with each other, forming an airtight cage, leaving no way for people to escape.

"These vines are the product of dark magic. They are constantly absorbing the dark energy around them, becoming increasingly powerful."

The old man's voice was particularly loud in the darkness, and his words revealed his understanding and concern for these vines.

As he spoke, a soft light suddenly burst out from the top of the old man's cane. Although this light was not as dazzling as Li Zhao's purifying light, it gave people a warm and stable feeling.

The old man used this ray of light to resist the vines that kept coming. Although he could temporarily withstand their attacks, he obviously could not hold on for long.

Faced with such a predicament, Li Zhao did not panic. He closed his eyes and focused all his attention on the purification crystal in his hand.

He felt the powerful force contained in the purification crystal, and then continuously channeled this power out, transferring it through his body to the sword of purifying light.

In an instant, the Sword of Purification seemed to be ignited, emitting a dazzling light. This light was as hot as the sun, dispelling the surrounding darkness.

Those vines that were originally attacking frantically seemed to have their vitality sucked away under the strong light. They quickly withered and shrank, and finally turned into ashes.

Under the illumination of the purifying light, the black vines made painful twisting sounds and withered and broke one after another.

Before they could breathe a sigh of relief, the castle gate slowly opened and a group of soldiers in black armor filed out.

Their armor was engraved with strange runes, emitting a gloomy aura, and the weapons in their hands flashed with a cold light.

Leading the group was a tall knight whose helmet covered his face, revealing only a pair of eyes burning with hatred.

"You actually dared to break into the dark castle. Today is the day you die!" The knight's voice was like a devil from hell, low and hoarse, which made people shudder.

Faced with such a terrifying threat, Li Zhao showed no fear.

He tightly grasped the purification crystal, crystal ball, jade pendant and fragments in his hands. These items emitted a faint light in his palms, as if echoing his determination.

Li Zhao concentrated his mind and continuously injected the power in his body into these items.

The purification crystal began to flash with dazzling light, the crystal ball began to hum, and the jade pendant and fragments seemed to be activated, emitting strange energy fluctuations.

Li Zhao continued to push forward, and this force gradually gathered together to form a powerful purifying force.

This power was like a raging torrent, surging and roaring in his hands, as if it wanted to break through all the shackles of darkness.

This power condensed into a huge spear of purifying light in his hand, with golden light flowing on the spear and emitting a sacred aura.

"If you want our lives, then come!"

Li Zhao shouted loudly, holding a spear, and rushed towards the knight.

The knight swung the black sword in his hand to meet Li Zhao's attack.

The purifying light spear and the black sword collided with each other, making a loud noise and splashing light.

The powerful impact pushed the two men back several steps.

During the fierce battle, Li Zhao discovered that the armor of these soldiers seemed to have some special defense mechanism that could weaken the power of the purifying light.

His heart moved, and he remembered the mysterious bead he had obtained in the ruins before.

He quickly pulled the bead from his bosom and injected the power of the purifying crystal into it.

The bead suddenly shone brightly, releasing a powerful energy wave.

Li Zhao threw the beads towards the soldiers. The beads exploded in mid-air, forming a powerful storm of purifying light that enveloped the soldiers.

The soldiers screamed in pain in the storm, their armor gradually corroded by the purifying light, their bodies began to become transparent, and finally disappeared into the air.

The knight was furious when he saw this.

He took off his helmet, revealing a ferocious face, muttering something.

Suddenly, his body began to swell, and the black armor broke apart, revealing muscles emitting a dark aura.

"You have completely angered me, and I will make you pay for your actions!"

The knight roared and rushed towards Li Zhao.

The knight's strength increased greatly at this time, and each of his attacks carried powerful dark energy, stirring up a gust of wind.

Li Zhao felt unprecedented pressure, but he did not retreat. Instead, he became more determined to fight.

He unleashed the power of the purification crystal, crystal ball, jade pendant, and fragments, and engaged in a desperate battle with the knight.

Light and darkness intertwined in front of the castle. The fierce energy collision caused deep cracks to appear on the surrounding ground.

During the battle, Li Zhao discovered that although the knight was powerful, his attack method gradually became single and seemed to be restricted in some way.

Li Zhao's mind moved, and he concentrated his mind to look for the knight's flaws.

After a fierce attack from the knight, Li Zhao discovered his weakness - the knight's heart.

Li Zhao did not hesitate. He thrust the Spear of Purifying Light with all his strength, heading straight for the knight's heart.

The knight sensed the danger and tried to dodge, but it was too late.

The spear of purifying light instantly pierced the knight's chest. The knight let out a painful scream, and his body began to become transparent, gradually dissipating into the air.

After the knight disappeared, the remaining soldiers lost their will to fight and fled in all directions.

Li Zhao breathed a sigh of relief and slumped to the ground. The old man walked over to him, helped him up, and a relieved smile appeared on his face.

"Kid, you did great."

Li Zhao looked at the treasure in his hand, his heart filled with emotion.

Although he had won the battle temporarily, he knew that the real dark crisis was yet to come.

At this time, the castle gate slowly closed.

Zhao was shocked. He realized that if they left the castle gate completely closed, they might lose the chance to enter the castle.

He quickly stood up and rushed towards the castle gate.

As he approached the gate, a black light suddenly shot out from it, knocking him back.

Li Zhao took a closer look and found that the gate was engraved with complex runes. These runes emitted powerful dark energy and formed a solid barrier.

The old man also came over. He carefully observed the runes on the gate with a frown on his face.

"These runes are seals of dark magic. If you want to open the door, you must find a way to break the runes."

Li Zhao was extremely anxious. He concentrated his mind again and tried to establish resonance with the runes by purifying the crystals.

Guided by the power of the purifying crystal, Li Zhao sensed the message conveyed by the runes - to decipher these runes, he needed to find three mysterious gems, representing light, power, and wisdom respectively.

Only by setting these three gems in specific positions on the gate can the gate be opened.

Li Zhao told the old man his discovery, and the old man nodded.

"It seems we have a new mission. These three gems must be hidden nearby, and we need to find them as soon as possible."

Just as they were about to leave to look for the gem, the fragment in Li Zhao's hand suddenly glowed again, and the light formed an illusory picture in the air.

In the picture, a familiar figure stood inside the dark castle, holding a star emitting dark light in his hand, and gave Li Zhao and the others a strange smile.

This figure turned out to be the leader of the men in black who was defeated by Li Zhao before!

Isn't he already dead?

Why is it inside the castle?

Li Zhao and the old man looked at each other, their eyes filled with shock and confusion.

What exactly is the leader of the men in black planning in the castle?

Can they successfully find the three mysterious gems and open the castle door?

With these questions in mind, Li Zhao and the old man once again embarked on a journey full of unknowns and dangers.