I was reborn as a young master in an invincible family of immortals

The crowd inched closer to the stone platform. With each step, the fluctuations of the "Hunyuan Holy Crystal"'s spiritual energy became more distinct and palpable, making them both excited and nervous. However, just as they were only a few feet away from the stone platform, the ground around it suddenly lit up with complex rune arrays. From these rune arrays surged a powerful repulsive force, like an invisible wall, violently pushing everyone back. Caught off guard, they were jolted back several steps before they could steady themselves.

"This rune array looks unusual. It must be another barrier protecting the Saint Crystal. Everyone, be careful. Don't rush in." Lin Yun said with a frown after stabilizing himself. Everyone hurriedly stopped and carefully observed the rune array. The runes within the array flickered continuously, and the flow of spiritual energy seemed to contain some profound rules. Breaking through it would be no easy task.

Lin Yun was the first to approach the rune array, closing his eyes and slowly channeling his spiritual energy, attempting to sense its flow and identify its flaws. Su Yao, Chen Yu, and Zhao Gang also stood nearby, observing the runes' patterns and arrangement from different angles, each analyzing their own methods based on their knowledge and previous experience.

After careful investigation and research, Lin Yun discovered that the spiritual power circulation of this rune array was closely related to the theory of the mutual generation and mutual restraint of the five elements, and the eye of the array seemed to be hidden in a corner where the spiritual power gathered most densely, but it was protected by layers of runes. If one wanted to touch the eye of the array and destroy it, one had to first unlock the spiritual power connection of the outer runes.

"I've got a clue. This rune array follows the Five Elements. We must follow the order in which the Five Elements counteract each other, gradually dissolving the spiritual connections between the runes, to reach the center of the array." Lin Yun opened his eyes and explained to the crowd. Hearing this, everyone felt a sense of direction and immediately gathered around the rune array, preparing to try to crack it according to Lin Yun's method.

Following the order of the Five Elements' counteractions, everyone carefully injected spiritual energy into the corresponding runes, attempting to disrupt the rune array's previously stable spiritual energy circulation. Initially, the rune array's light flickered only briefly, but as everyone continued to manipulate it, the spiritual energy fluctuations within the array began to become erratic, and the repulsive force grew stronger and weaker. As if sensing an attempt to disrupt it, the rune array began to defend itself and counterattack.

Suddenly, a dazzling cascade of multicolored spiritual energy rays shot out from the rune array, snaking towards them like serpents, at incredible speeds and at treacherous angles. Everyone hurriedly cast their spiritual shields to block the onslaught, but the beams continued incessantly, their shields teetering on the brink of collapse under the constant onslaught. Their situation became precarious, as if the slightest carelessness would pierce them.

"We can't go on like this. Passive resistance alone is not a solution. We have to continue to crack the runes while finding ways to block these light attacks." Lin Yun shouted. As he spoke, he increased his spiritual power output, maintaining the shield while continuing to activate the runes according to the law of the five elements.

Upon hearing this, Su Yao immediately changed the rhythm of her Lingxi Jade Flute. The spiritual power ripples transformed from the music were no longer just for defense, but merged with everyone's spiritual power shields to enhance the shield's defense. At the same time, they struck back at the incoming spiritual power rays, trying to offset some of the attack power. Chen Yu concealed his figure and shuttled between the rays. With his flexible body movements, he looked for opportunities to use his spiritual power dagger to cut off the rays approaching the crowd. Zhao Gang stood firmly in the front, expanding the defense range of the shield as much as possible to gain more safety space for everyone. Everyone performed their duties, and while struggling to deal with the light attacks, they continued to persistently crack the rune formation.

With everyone's concerted efforts, the rune array's spiritual energy circulation became increasingly chaotic, and the colorful spiritual energy beam attacks gradually became sparse. Everyone seized this opportunity and accelerated the cracking speed. Finally, Lin Yun found the right moment and successfully unlocked the last spiritual energy connection between the outer runes and the array's core, completely revealing the location of the array's core.

The center of the formation is a small spirit crystal that emits dazzling light. It is embedded in a groove on the edge of the stone platform. The runes on the spirit crystal are intricate and intertwined, continuously providing energy support for the entire rune formation.

"That's it. As long as we destroy the center of the array, the rune array should be broken. Let's act together!" Lin Yun shouted. Upon hearing this, everyone gathered their remaining spiritual power and blasted it towards the spiritual crystal where the center of the array was. A dazzling beam of spiritual power instantly rushed towards the center of the array, accompanied by a burst of strong light and a violent roar. Cracks appeared in the spiritual crystal of the center of the array, and the light of the rune array dimmed. Eventually, it completely lost its effect and dissipated into nothingness.

After breaking the rune formation, everyone couldn't wait to walk towards the stone platform. They saw a crystal clear crystal full of spiritual power on the stone platform. It looked almost exactly the same as the "Hunyuan Holy Crystal" found before. Everyone showed ecstatic expressions on their faces, thinking that they had finally found the fourth holy crystal.

However, as soon as Lin Yun reached out and touched the crystal, a strange feeling welled up within him. Although the crystal's spiritual energy was pure, it lacked the natural, profound, and vast charm of a "Hunyuan Holy Crystal." Before he could even consider it, a powerful, evil spiritual energy suddenly surged out from around the stone platform, enveloping everyone once again. The spiritual energy transformed into a hideous face, emitting bursts of sinister laughter.

"Hahaha, you bunch of idiots, do you really think it's so easy to find the Holy Crystal? This is just a bait. Now that you've fallen into my trap, just stay here obediently!" A malicious voice sounded in everyone's ears, which was obviously another sinister scheme set up by the mysterious evil forces.

With the appearance of the evil spirit face, the surrounding swamp seemed to awaken. Countless black mud transformed into savage clay figures, swarming towards the crowd from all directions. These clay figures exuded a foul odor, and with every step they took, the swamp beneath their feet trembled violently. They waved their arms and attacked the crowd. If they were struck, the rancid mud would cling to them, rapidly eroding their spiritual shields and hindering the normal flow of their spiritual energy.

"Don't panic, everyone. This is a trap, but we are not powerless to fight back. Let's rush out together!" Lin Yun shouted, waving his magic staff and unleashing the purifying power of the "Hunyuan Spiritual Method" to blast towards the approaching clay figures, trying to dispel the evil power on them; Su Yao played the Lingxi Jade Flute, and the music turned into a spiritual blade that slashed towards the group of clay figures, hoping to tear a hole in the encirclement of the clay figures; Chen Yu hid his body and shuttled between the clay figures, looking for opportunities to destroy their spiritual cores and make them lose their ability to move; Zhao Gang stood in front again, using his shield to block most of the frontal attacks. Everyone was caught in a fierce melee with these clay figures, but this time the predicament was obviously more difficult. Can everyone escape danger again?

During the fierce battle, everyone gradually discovered that although these clay figures were numerous and attacked fiercely, the source of their power seemed to be a ball of black mud core in the chest. As long as this core was destroyed, the clay figures would lose their ability to move and turn back into ordinary mud scattered all over the ground.

"Everyone, pay attention. The clay man's weakness is at the core of the black mud on its chest. Concentrate your attack there!" Lin Yun shouted loudly. When everyone heard this, they became alert and quickly adjusted their attack strategy. While dodging the clay man's attacks, they found the right opportunity to launch a fierce attack on the core part of their chest.

Suddenly, a cascade of spiritual energy intertwined, transforming into powerful beams that accurately struck the core of the clay figures. The clay figures, struck, ceased their movements, their bodies disintegrating, collapsing into pools of black mud. Seizing the opportunity, the group continued to attack the weak points in the clay figure encirclement. With their concerted efforts, they finally broke through the encirclement and temporarily escaped danger.

"This must be a trap set by the mysterious evil forces to lure us in. However, since they have gone to so much trouble to set up this trap, perhaps the real Holy Crystal is nearby. We can't just let them scare us away." Lin Yun said with a firm gaze, and everyone nodded in agreement. Although they had just experienced a crisis, their determination to find the Holy Crystal had not wavered at all.

So, everyone began a careful search around the stone platform, hoping to find some hidden clues. Chen Yu, with his keen observation, discovered some extremely obscure runes carved beneath the stone platform. These runes seemed to be special indicators. Following the direction indicated by the runes, everyone walked deeper into the fairy marsh. They were filled with determination, vowing to find the true Holy Crystal and in turn deal a heavy blow to the mysterious evil forces. But what difficulties and obstacles awaited them? Everything remained unknown, and the subsequent story would slowly unfold.

Following the direction indicated by the rune, the group trekked in the fairy swamp for a long time. The surrounding environment became increasingly quiet, and the fog became thicker again. However, the spiritual power fluctuations of the familiar "Hunyuan Holy Crystal" became clearer and clearer, as if calling them not far ahead.

Hope ignited within the crowd, and they quickened their pace. Although they still had to be wary of various dangers along the way, such as hidden pits beneath the swamp and sudden bursts of toxic methane, their hopes for finding the Holy Crystal were now brimming with anticipation. Finally, after passing through a dense fog, a small island emitting a soft glow appeared before them. The spiritual energy fluctuations of the "Huanyuan Holy Crystal" were emanating from the center of the island.