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

The moment the dazzling light burst forth from the mural, Lin Yun and Su Yao were swept up in it. The light flooded over them like a tide, and for a moment, the surrounding passage, the trembling ground, and even their figures became blurred. Only the image within the light gradually became clearer.

Lin Yun was both surprised and delighted. He was surprised by where this sudden turn of events would lead them, but he was delighted that perhaps this image held the key to unlocking the Shadow Cult's secrets and escaping this place. He stared intently at the constantly shifting image, silently thinking that as a descendant of an invincible family, having endured countless hardships, he must extract useful information from this image and not let his family's reputation down.

At this moment, they seemed to be in an illusory space, surrounded by dazzling light, yet permeated with a sense of mysterious depth. The images were like ancient scrolls slowly unfolding, the scenes depicted with the vicissitudes of time, yet incredibly vivid.

The image depicts a magnificent ancient city, its walls towering and thick, constructed from massive stone blocks. These stones are inscribed with mysterious runes, which shimmer faintly, as if telling of the ancient city's former splendor and mystery. Within the city, the buildings are arranged in an orderly pattern, each boasting a simple yet unique style. Towering towers reach the sky, crowned by enormous wind chimes. A gentle breeze evokes a clear, melodious sound that resonates throughout the ancient city.

The streets are bustling with people, dressed in a variety of clothing, some gorgeous and exquisite, others simple and plain. Their expressions vary, some are in a hurry, as if rushing to complete an important task, while others are strolling leisurely, enjoying the tranquil atmosphere of the ancient city.

"Lin Yun, look at this ancient city, it feels so mysterious. Could it be related to the Shadow Cult or the secret we are looking for?" Su Yao said softly, her eyes fixed on the ancient city in the image, her eyes full of curiosity.

Lin Yun nodded slightly and responded, "It's very possible. Since this image appeared because we triggered the clues on the mural, the content displayed there must be of great significance. Perhaps this ancient city is the origin of everything, or it hides the key to restraining the Shadow Cult."

As he spoke, he carefully observed every detail in the image, trying to find connections with known information from the clothing of the passers-by, the style of the buildings, and the patterns of the runes. Suddenly, he discovered a group of people in the image wearing unique clothing. The patterns embroidered on their clothing bore a resemblance to those on an ancient heirloom in his family.

"Su Yao, look! The patterns on those people's clothing look just like the ones on my family's heirloom! There must be some connection," Lin Yun said in surprise, pointing at the group of people in the image. His doubts grew even more intense. He felt more and more that his family was inextricably linked to the Shadow Cult, and this image might be the key to solving the mystery.

Su Yao looked in the direction Lin Yun pointed, and couldn't help but reveal a look of surprise. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Lin Yun, it seems that your family does have a deep connection with this place. The clues in this video may help us figure out what happened between your ancestors and the Shadow Cult, and then find a way to crack the Shadow Cult's conspiracy."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yun fell into deep thought. He recalled the family legends passed down orally and the stories recorded in ancient books, but it seemed that there had never been such a direct connection with the Shadow Cult. Yet, the similarities presented by the image before him were so obvious. Could it be that something had happened in the family that had been forgotten or deliberately concealed?

He secretly vowed in his heart that he must find out the ins and outs of this. As the heir of the invincible family, he must not only find a way to leave this place for himself and Su Yao, but also solve the mystery between the family and the Shadow Cult and protect the family's reputation and heritage.

"Su Yao, after we get out, we must go back to the family and carefully check those ancient books to see if we can find more records about this. Maybe some secrets hidden in the family are the key to unlocking all this." Lin Yun said solemnly.

Su Yao nodded in agreement, and the two continued to look at the image intently, hoping to get more useful information from it.

As the image continued to flow, the scene within the frame shifted. A group of people in distinctive attire gathered in a vast square in the heart of the ancient city. In the center of the square stood a tall stone platform, upon which lay a variety of bizarre objects: gemstones radiating multicolored light, ancient scrolls inscribed with runes, and some strangely shaped magical instruments.

Surrounding the stone platform, these people began a mysterious ritual. They chanted incessantly, waved various props in their hands, and wore solemn and serious expressions. As the ritual progressed, the sky gradually grew gloomy, with dark clouds gathering. The once bright light was obscured, and the entire ancient city seemed to be shrouded in a shadow.

Suddenly, a black smoke surged from beneath the stone platform, spreading rapidly, enveloping the people in the square and the entire stone platform. Those who were holding the ceremony seemed greatly frightened and fled in panic, but were soon swallowed by the black smoke and disappeared.

"Lin Yun, this... is this the scene where the Shadow Cult was born?" Su Yao widened her eyes and said in horror.

Lin Yun frowned and said solemnly, "It's possible. This ritual doesn't look simple, and the black smoke appears so strangely, it seems like the origin of the evil power of the Shadow Cult. I just don't know what role my ancestors played in this, were they victims, or..."

He didn't finish his words, but a sense of foreboding welled up in his heart. If his family truly had some connection to the origins of the Shadow Cult, then things were far more complicated than they had imagined.

Just as Lin Yun and Su Yao were shocked and confused by the ritual scene in the image, the image suddenly changed.

The image, which had once clearly depicted the mysterious ceremony in the ancient city square, suddenly became distorted, as if being wantonly kneaded by an invisible hand. The light in the image also became chaotic and flickering, sometimes so dazzling that it was impossible to open your eyes, and sometimes so dim that it was almost impossible to see anything.

At the same time, from the distorted image, black shadows emerged. These shadows resembled human figures, but without specific facial features and shapes. They shuttled through the light, emitting bursts of eerie whistling sounds, and pounced towards Lin Yun and Su Yao.

"Oh no! How could there be something attacking us in this image!" Lin Yun shouted. He hurriedly held the sword across his body and cast a spiritual shield to try to block the black shadows that were rushing towards him.

Su Yao also reacted quickly. She quickly formed seals with her hands and cast a defensive spell, forming a layer of spiritual power shield in front of her. It cooperated with Lin Yun's shield to resist the attack of the black shadow.

However, the number of these black shadows increased, and their attacks became more and more fierce. Every time they hit the shield, there would be a dull sound, and the spiritual light on the shield would flicker, as if it would break at any moment.

"Lin Yun, we can't go on like this. The shield won't hold out for much longer! We have to find a way to fight back or find the weaknesses of these shadows!" Su Yao shouted anxiously. Her forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, and the speed at which her hands formed seals became faster and faster, trying to continuously increase the strength of the shield.

Lin Yun gritted his teeth and responded, "I know. I'm observing their movements. Just hold on!"

He stared intently at the black shadows that kept attacking the shield, while quickly thinking of a countermeasure in his mind. He knew that in this critical moment, he had to stay calm and find the flaws in these shadows to have a chance of survival.

In this tense confrontation, Lin Yun forced himself to calm down and observe the every move of those black shadows with full concentration.

He discovered that every time these black shadows launched an attack, they would pause for a moment, as if they were recharging their energy for the next attack. Moreover, during this pause, the shape of the black shadows would become slightly blurred, as if their energy was temporarily dispersed at this moment.

"Could this be their weakness?" Lin Yun's heart stirred, and a glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes. He decided to observe for a while longer to confirm his guess.

So, he deliberately made some provocative movements to provoke the black shadows to attack even more frantically. Sure enough, after each attack, the black shadows would pause, their forms would blur, and their energy would disperse.

"Su Yao, I seem to have found the weakness of these black shadows! After each attack, they will pause for a moment, their shapes will become blurred, and their energy will disperse. We should take advantage of this time to attack them!" Lin Yun shouted loudly, with a hint of excitement in his voice, as if he saw a ray of hope in this dark and desperate situation.

Su Yao was cheered up when she heard this, and immediately responded: "Okay, Lin Yun, I will cooperate with you to the best of my ability!"

At this moment, although they were in extreme danger, a glimmer of hope ignited in the hearts of both of them, thinking that perhaps they could use this to turn the unfavorable situation of the battle around.

Lin Yun saw the perfect moment. When a black shadow launched another attack and paused for a split second after completing its attack, its shape becoming blurred and its energy beginning to disperse, he shouted, "Now!"

The sword in his hand shone brightly, and he concentrated all his spiritual power on the tip of the sword, unleashing his strongest strike. This sword, with unstoppable force, slashed towards the black shadow with pinpoint accuracy.

At the same time, Su Yao quickly formed seals with her hands, muttered something, and cast an auxiliary spell to enhance the power of the attack, increasing the power of Lin Yun's sword to the extreme.

The tip of the sword accurately hit the black shadow. A dazzling light flashed, accompanied by a shrill scream, and the black shadow instantly disappeared into the air.

"Success!" Lin Yun and Su Yao shouted in surprise at the same time.

Seeing the effect, the two of them gained confidence and continued to attack the other black shadows using the same method. As more and more black shadows were eliminated under their concentrated attacks, they began to show signs of panic, their attack rhythm was disrupted, and their numbers gradually decreased.

Lin Yun and Su Yao gritted their teeth, seized the opportunity, and continued to launch more fierce attacks, finally successfully eliminating all the black shadows.

The entire virtual space suddenly became quiet, leaving only the heavy breathing of the two people and the spiritual power fluctuations that had not yet completely dissipated.

Lin Yun breathed a sigh of relief, feeling relieved. But he also knew that this was only a temporary solution to the immediate crisis; they were still a long way from truly unraveling all the secrets and finding a way out. He looked at the sword in his hand, then at Su Yao beside him, thinking, "Luckily, she's by my side, otherwise I really don't know what to do this time."

At this time, the light in the image gradually returned to normal, and the picture continued to flow, as if there were more secrets waiting for them to uncover. Lin Yun and Su Yao sorted out their thoughts and continued to watch the image intently, ready to face new challenges, continue to explore the secrets of the Shadow Cult and find a way out.