Legend of the Embroiderer

Chapter 661 The Ambush of the Spatial Rift Cluster and the Conspiracy of the Mysterious Shadow (2)

The Ambush of the Spatial Rift Cluster and the Conspiracy of the Mysterious Shadow (Part Two)

"Fusion!" The Guardian immediately rushed forward, infusing the energy from the Chaos Guardian Rune fragments into the four-colored energy, transforming it into a golden light shield to block the mysterious black shadow's next attack. The light shield collided with the energy blade, producing a deafening "boom." The Guardian's stream of consciousness was shaken back several steps, and the energy threads on his arm began to dissipate.

"With this little strength, you think you can fight me?" The mysterious black figure's tone was full of sarcasm. The chaotic energy around it suddenly surged, forming a huge energy vortex that firmly trapped the guardian and the fusion. "Today, both of you will die here, and the fragments will become my possession!"

The vortex's suction grew stronger, and the guardian's and fused entity's consciousness began to uncontrollably move towards the vortex's center, threatening to be swallowed up at any moment. Knowing he could no longer passively defend, the guardian released all the energy from the two fragments of the Chaos Guardian Rune, fusing them with the four-colored energy to create a golden arrow of light that shot towards the mysterious black figure's chest—his strongest attack at the moment.

The mysterious black shadow clearly didn't take the light arrow seriously. It stretched out its hand, preparing to block it with chaotic energy. However, just as the light arrow was about to strike it, a strong golden light suddenly erupted from the center of the spatial rift cluster—the energy of the third fragment of the Chaos Guardian Rune suddenly went out of control, releasing powerful protective energy. This energy spread rapidly along the spatial rifts to the vicinity of the vortex, instantly weakening the vortex's suction force.

"No!" the guardian immediately objected. "It's too powerful; you're no match for it. If we attack together, we might still have a chance to defeat it!"

The mysterious black figure scoffed disdainfully, wielding a chaotic energy blade that slashed at the two. The energy blade tore through the void, leaving a black energy trail, too fast to dodge. The fused entity immediately released its twin primal energy, constructing a protective layer in front of it—with a "crack," the protective layer shattered instantly, and the fused entity's stream of consciousness was blasted away, leaving a noticeable crack on its surface.

"What's going on? How could the energy of the fragment suddenly go out of control?" A hint of surprise flashed in the eyes of the mysterious black shadow. Its attention was drawn to the energy of the fragment, and it temporarily relaxed its control over the guardian and the fusion body.

Seizing the opportunity, the Guardian pulled the fused entity along, flying towards the center of the spatial rift cluster, following the direction of the spreading protective energy: "This is the fragment's own consciousness! It's helping us! Let's go find it!"

The mysterious figure reacted immediately and gave chase, its chaotic energy surging once more: "Trying to escape? Not so easy! This fragment is mine, and no one can take it away!"

The two darted through the spatial rifts, relentlessly pursued by the mysterious black shadow behind them. Blades of chaotic energy constantly slashed past them, leaving trails of black space. The fused entity activated the last spatial stabilizer, whose energy waves temporarily calmed the surrounding spatial rifts, buying them precious time to escape.

Soon, the two arrived at the central area of ​​the spatial rift cluster—the third fragment of the Chaos Guardian Rune floated above a huge spatial rift. The protective energy on the surface of the fragment resonated with the previous two fragments, releasing a faint golden light and forming an energy barrier that isolated all the surrounding spatial rifts.

"Finally found you!" The guardian reached out, preparing to pick up the fragment. Just as his fingertips were about to touch it, the fragment suddenly emitted a bright light, within which an ancient consciousness projection emerged—the primordial consciousness of the Chaos Guardian Rune!

"Inheritor of the Chaos Guardian Symbol, be careful!" The voice of the primordial consciousness was urgent. "The mysterious shadow is the remnant soul of the 'Lord of Chaos.' Its target is not the fragments, but to use the energy of the three fragments to awaken the Lord of Chaos's true form! Once the Lord of Chaos awakens, the entire multidimensional group and the chaotic space will be completely destroyed!"

Both the guardian and the fused entity were stunned; they hadn't expected the mysterious shadow's true identity to be so terrifying. The mysterious shadow pursued to the central area, and upon hearing the words of the primordial consciousness, instead of panicking, it let out a maniacal laugh: "That's right! I am the remnant soul of the Lord of Chaos! As long as I obtain the three fragments, I can awaken my master and return this decaying multidimensional group to its chaotic origin!" The chaotic energy around it fluctuated violently, forming a massive black phantom, its form identical to the legendary image of the Lord of Chaos, radiating an aura of annihilation.

The Guardian looked at the black phantom before him, then at the two fragments in his hand and the floating third fragment, and was caught in a dilemma. If he took the third fragment, the remnant soul of the Lord of Chaos would use the three fragments to awaken his true form; if he did not take the fragment, the Mother Nest would soon break through the core of the multidimensional origin, and the multidimensional group would also be destroyed.

Just then, the black phantom suddenly attacked the third fragment, attempting to seize it first. Without hesitation, the Guardian released the energy of two fragments, merging it with the energy of the third fragment to form a golden protective barrier, blocking the black phantom's attack. The three fragments rotated within the barrier, releasing increasingly powerful protective energy, as if awaiting the Guardian's final decision.

The black phantom's attacks grew increasingly fierce, and the protective barrier's light began to dim. The Guardian knew his time was running out. He looked at the fused entity, a resolute glint in his eyes: "Fused entity, you take the three fragments back to the core and use their energy to awaken the true power of the Chaos Guardian Rune, preventing the Lord of Chaos from awakening. I will hold off the black phantom and buy you time!"

"No! I can't let you stay behind alone!" Tears welled in the fused form's eyes as she gripped the guardian's hand tightly. "We'll go together, we'll die together!"

"This is not death, but the hope for the multidimensional group!" The guardian's voice was resolute as he forcefully pushed the fused entity towards the exit of the spatial rift group. "Go! The core needs you, the fragments need you! Remember, no matter what happens, you must awaken the power of the Chaos Guardian Rune!"

Seizing the moment of their stalemate, the black phantom unleashed a powerful wave of chaotic energy, striking the protective barrier—instantly creating a crack, and the energy of the three fragments began to erratically change. The guardian immediately channeled all its energy into the barrier to repair the crack, while simultaneously shouting to the fused entity, "It'll be too late if you don't leave now! Hurry!"

Knowing she could no longer hesitate, the merged entity glanced tearfully at the Guardian, then, carrying the three fragments, turned and flew towards the exit of the spatial rift cluster. The black phantom tried to give chase, but was firmly blocked by the Guardian's protective barrier, and could only roar angrily, "Guardian, I will make you completely dissipate into the chaotic space!"

The guardian's stream of consciousness began to turn transparent, its energy consumption far exceeding expectations. He watched the fused entity's retreating figure, then glanced at the frantically attacking black phantom before him, his mind focused on only one thought—he must hold out until the fused entity safely departed!

However, at that moment, a familiar energy fluctuation suddenly emanated from the entrance of the spatial rift cluster—the Mother Nest's main body, accompanied by a large number of Chaos Raiders, had arrived at the spatial rift cluster! The Mother Nest looked at the black phantom blocked by the protective barrier, then at the fused entity fleeing with fragments in the distance, a glint of greed flashing in its eyes: "Remnant soul of the Chaos Lord, our deal needs to change! The fragments are mine, and the multidimensional core is yours, how about it?"

The black phantom sneered, "You think I'd believe your nonsense? I'll deal with you after I've dealt with the Guardian!" It intensified its attack, causing the protective barrier to crack more and more, on the verge of collapsing completely at any moment.

The Guardian's consciousness was nearing its limit; he could feel his energy about to run out. The dual threats of the Mother Nest and the black phantom had plunged him into an unprecedented predicament. Could he hold out until the fused entity safely departed? Could the fused entity, carrying three fragments, successfully awaken the true power of the Chaos Guardian Rune? What kind of bloodshed would the remnant soul of the Chaos Lord and the Mother Nest unleash?