Legend of the Embroiderer

Chapter 340 Shattered Void

Li Zhao held Lingyue tightly, and at the critical moment when the giant mechanical arm swung down, time seemed to freeze.

Li Zhao could feel Ling Yue's heart pounding violently in his arms; it was fear, but also a desperate desire to live.

Just as the robotic arm was about to touch them, a mysterious light suddenly burst forth from Li Zhao's arms.

The light, like a sharp blade, instantly severed the mechanical arm, turning it into countless metal fragments that scattered across the ground with a crisp clanging sound.

"This is……"

Li Zhao looked at the glowing object in his hand in surprise; it was actually a fragment of the shattered Yin-Yang Sphere from before.

The fragments shone brightly, illuminating the surrounding dark space.

Li Zhao realized that there might still be power hidden within these fragments that he had not yet fully mastered.

Seeing the situation was dire, the leader of the men in black let out an angry roar. The spatial turbulence surrounding him became even more turbulent, writhing like pythons, seemingly brewing an even more powerful attack.

He suddenly waved his hand, and the turbulent currents of spacetime converged into a massive black beam of light, shooting towards Li Zhao and Ling Yue. Wherever this beam of light passed, space seemed to be torn apart, emitting a "sizzling" sound.

Li Zhao quickly shielded Ling Yue behind him, gripping the Yin-Yang Orb fragment tightly, attempting to gather power once more to withstand the attack.

This time, the power of the black beam was too great. Li Zhao felt as if his body was being crushed by a mountain, and he could hardly breathe.

His legs were slightly bent, and cracks appeared in the ground beneath his feet as he could not withstand the pressure.

Just as Li Zhao was feeling desperate, another ray of light shone from afar.

This light, carrying a warm yet powerful force, collided with the black beam of light from the leader of the men in black.

Light and darkness intertwined, erupting into a deafening explosion.

Li Zhao squinted, trying to make out who it was in the light.

A figure dressed in a white robe slowly emerged, its face obscured, but judging from its aura, this power seemed to be there to help them.

"You all go! I'll hold them off here."

The mysterious man's voice was deep and powerful, as if it pierced through layers of darkness and entered Li Zhao's ears directly.

Li Zhao was filled with doubt, but the situation was critical at the moment, so he didn't have time to think about it. He grabbed Lingyue and turned to run.

They fled desperately through the ruins, with the roars of the leader of the men in black and the booming sounds of the mysterious man fighting them coming from behind.

As they ran, Li Zhao found the surrounding environment increasingly unfamiliar, as if they had entered a completely new space-time realm.

The sky here is a strange purple, and the ground is covered with a faintly glowing liquid. In the distance, there are some huge, bizarre buildings with twisted and eerie shapes.

Li Zhao cautiously observed his surroundings, clutching the Yin-Yang Sphere fragment tightly in his hand, in case of any potential danger.

"Li Zhao, where are we?"

Lingyue's voice was tinged with fear and confusion as she gripped Li Zhao's arm tightly.

Li Zhao comforted her, "Don't be afraid, Lingyue. Let's find a safe place to hide first, and then we'll figure out what's going on."

They cautiously made their way toward a building that seemed relatively safe.

As they approached the building, they found its doors tightly shut, covered with strange symbols and patterns.

Li Zhao tried to touch the symbols with his hands. Suddenly, the door slowly opened, and an old, stale smell rushed out.

Li Zhao led Lingyue into the building, where the light was dim and a mysterious atmosphere permeated the space.

In the center of the building’s hall, there is a huge stone platform, on which sits a crystal ball that emits a faint light.

Li Zhao approached the crystal ball and discovered that there seemed to be images flowing inside it.

He leaned closer and saw the figure of the leader of the men in black, as well as some unfamiliar scenes, like a secret base of some mysterious organization, where many people were busy, seemingly carrying out a major plan.

"What exactly is going on?" Li Zhao muttered to himself.

Lingyue also came over and looked at the scene in the crystal ball, her face equally puzzled.

They suddenly heard footsteps behind them.

Li Zhao quickly turned around and saw a group of people dressed in black robes slowly walking into the hall.

These people's faces were hidden under black robes, so their expressions could not be seen, but they exuded a mysterious aura.

Who are you? Why are you here?

The leader of the men in black robes spoke, his voice low and hoarse.

Li Zhao replied cautiously, "We arrived here by accident and were just attacked by the leader of the men in black. And who are you?"

The man in black robes was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "We are the guardians of time and space, and we have always protected the balance of this time and space. The appearance of the leader of the men in black has broken the balance, and we have been searching for a way to stop him."

Li Zhao's heart stirred, and he asked, "Can you help us defeat the leader of the men in black? His power is too great; we are no match for him at all."

The man in black shook his head: "We have been fighting him, but his power keeps increasing, and we are gradually becoming powerless. However, the Yin-Yang Orb fragments in your possession may be the key."

Li Zhao looked at the Yin-Yang Sphere fragment in his hand and asked:

"What's so special about this fragment? We used it to temporarily repel the leader of the men in black before."

The man in black robes explained, "These fragments of the Yin-Yang Sphere are fragments of divine artifacts from the beginning of the universe, containing boundless power."

However, its power requires specific conditions to be fully unleashed, and those conditions may lie within this very space-time.

Just as they were talking, a strong tremor suddenly came from outside the building.

The leader of the men in black's voice came from outside: "You think you're safe hiding here? I will find you and wipe you out!"

Li Zhao clenched his fist and said to the man in black robes, "We can't just sit here and wait to die; we must find a way to stop him."

The man in black nodded: "We will do our best to assist you, but the key ultimately lies in the fragment in your hands."

Li Zhao focused his mind, attempting to reactivate the power of the Yin-Yang Sphere fragments.

He closed his eyes, recalling the feeling of merging with the memories of time and space in his mind, and connecting his consciousness with the fragments.

He felt as if he had entered a wondrous space, where he saw countless twinkling stars and flowing energy, which seemed to be telling him ancient secrets.

In this mysterious space, Li Zhao saw fragments of vague memories about the origin of the Yin-Yang Orb and the powerful dark forces it had once sealed away.

He also saw his own figure and Lingyue's figure, as well as their adventures in various time and space.

Suddenly, a flash of light appeared, and Li Zhao understood how to activate the Yin-Yang Orb fragment.

He opened his eyes, and the Yin-Yang Orb fragment in his hand shone brightly.

He raised the fragment high and shouted, "Let us use the power of this fragment to completely defeat the leader of the men in black!"

As he shouted, the light from the fragments resonated with the mysterious power within the building, causing the entire structure to tremble violently.

The leader of the men in black rushed into the building and saw the brightly shining fragment in Li Zhao's hand, a look of horror appearing on his face.

But he quickly regained his ferocity: "You think you can defeat me like this? How naive!"

As he spoke, he launched another attack, and black energy surged toward Li Zhao like a tidal wave.

Li Zhao was fearless. He used the power he had just comprehended to transform the light from the Yin-Yang Orb fragments into a huge barrier to block the attack from the leader of the men in black.

Lingyue and the man in black robes also joined forces to fight alongside Li Zhao.

With everyone's efforts, the leader of the men in black's attacks were gradually suppressed.

Just when Li Zhao thought victory was imminent, the leader of the men in black suddenly let out a strange laugh. His body began to change, becoming even larger, and the dark power within him grew stronger.

Do you think that's all I'm capable of?

Now, I'll show you my true power!

The leader of the men in black roared and launched an even fiercer attack.

Li Zhao felt the pressure increasing, and wounds began to appear on his body, with blood gushing out continuously.

Seeing this, Lingyue was extremely anxious. She rushed towards the leader of the men in black, wanting to help Li Zhao.

Li Zhao shouted, "Lingyue, no!" But it was too late.

The leader of the men in black struck Lingyue, and her body flew out like a kite with a broken string.

"Lingyue!" Li Zhao was heartbroken, his eyes filled with anger and despair.

He charged toward the leader of the men in black without regard for anything else, the Yin-Yang Orb fragment in his hand shining with an unprecedented brightness.

"I will avenge Lingyue!" Li Zhao roared, pouring all his power into the fragment.

Just as Li Zhao charged toward the leader of the men in black, time seemed to stand still once again.

Li Zhao watched as Lingyue's body slowly fell, her eyes filled with reluctance and longing.

The leader of the men in black wore a smug smile.

A strong conviction surged within Li Zhao: he was determined to defeat the leader of the men in black, even at the cost of his life.

However, just as Li Zhao was about to collide with the leader of the men in black, a hand suddenly reached out from behind Li Zhao and grabbed him.

Li Zhao turned around and saw that it was the same mysterious man in white from before.

The mysterious man, along with Li Zhao and Ling Yue, vanished from the spot in an instant, and the leader of the men in black missed his target.

When Li Zhao opened his eyes again, he found himself in an unfamiliar place.

This is a tranquil valley, surrounded by lush greenery, filled with birdsong and fragrant flowers.

The mysterious figure stood before him and slowly unveiled himself.

To Li Zhao's surprise, the mysterious person turned out to be someone who looked exactly like him!

"Who...who are you?"

"Why do you look just like me?" Li Zhao asked in surprise.

The mysterious man smiled and said, "I am you from the future. I traveled through time to come here to help you defeat the leader of the men in black. Lingyue is fine, but she is seriously injured and needs to rest."

Li Zhao breathed a sigh of relief as he looked at the unconscious Lingyue.

He looked at the mysterious man again and asked, "So what should we do next? The leader of the men in black is definitely not going to let this go."

The mysterious man said with a serious expression, "We must find the core of spacetime, where the true power to defeat the leader of the men in black is hidden."

But we will encounter many dangers along the way. Are you prepared?

Li Zhao looked at Ling Yue, then at the Yin-Yang Orb fragment in his hand, and nodded firmly:

"I am ready! No matter how many difficulties lie ahead, I will defeat the leader of the men in black, protect Lingyue, and protect this world."

The mysterious man nodded and led Li Zhao and Ling Yue deeper into the valley.

They didn't know what awaited them ahead, but Li Zhao was filled with conviction. He believed that as long as they worked together, they would definitely be able to defeat the leader of the men in black and restore the balance of time and space.

After they left, the leader of the men in black let out a sinister laugh from inside the mysterious building: "Trying to run? You won't escape..."