The Immortal Emperor Reborn: Accompanying My Child on the Extraordinary Journey

Chapter 132: Life and Death Contest in the Ruins

Deep within the ruins, dim light filtered through the ancient rune-inscribed stone walls, casting a mottled shadow across the dusty ground. The air was filled with an ancient and mysterious aura, as if every inch of space held the secrets of the ages. Yun Che and his companions stood before an ancient altar, their gazes fixed solemnly ahead.

“This is the core area of ​​the ruins. It is said that treasures and peerless magical powers are hidden in this area.” Yun Che took a deep breath, feeling the rich spiritual energy that filled the surroundings, and a strong premonition surged in his heart.

“Everyone, be careful. There may be powerful mechanisms and traps here.” Xia Qingyue warned. She gripped the longsword tightly in her hand and glanced around vigilantly.

“Well, let’s split up and immediately raise the alarm if we find anything unusual.” Yun Che nodded and assigned tasks. Everyone dispersed and carefully explored the ruins.

Suddenly, heavy footsteps echoed from the depths of the ruins, accompanied by a low roar that sent a chill down one's spine. Yun Che frowned and immediately signaled his companions to take cover.

A group of black-robed monks emerged from the shadows, their faces gloomy, their eyes revealing greed and ruthlessness. The black-robed monk leading the group exuded a powerful aura, clearly demonstrating considerable strength.

“Hmph, so they’re from other factions. Looks like they’ve also set their sights on this relic.” Yun Che sneered inwardly. He had already sensed that these black-robed monks had ill intentions.

“Kid, get out of here if you know what’s good for you. The things here are not for you to get your hands on.” The leader of the black-robed monks stared at Yun Che coldly, his tone filled with threats.

Yun Che was not afraid at all, and responded pointedly: "Hmph, the treasures and magical powers in the ruins are for those who are destined to obtain them. What makes you think that we can't obtain them?"

“With our strength!” The black-robed monk leader roared angrily, his figure flashed, and he transformed into a black shadow, rushing towards Yun Che.

Yun Che snorted coldly and retreated violently, putting some distance between him and the black-robed monk leader. At the same time, his spiritual energy surged, preparing him for the upcoming battle.

“Don’t just stand there, come together and take care of these ignorant brats.” The leader of the black-robed monks gave an order, and the other black-robed monks responded one after another, rushing towards Yun Che and his companions.

As the battle was about to break out, Yun Che and his companions quickly launched a counterattack. They each used their magical powers and magic weapons to engage in a fierce contest with the black-robed monks.

“Bang!” With a loud bang, Yun Che’s fists and the black-robed monk leader collided fiercely in the air. Powerful air waves spread out in all directions, and the surrounding ground was cracked by the shock.

Yun Che felt a powerful force coming from him, causing him to involuntarily step back several steps. He was shocked, not expecting the black-robed monk leader to be so powerful.

“Boy, you’re quite capable, but today you’re destined to be defeated by us.” The black-robed monk leader sneered and charged towards Yun Che once again.

Yun Che gritted his teeth, his spiritual energy surging crazily. He knew he couldn’t retreat, otherwise not only himself but also his companions would be in danger.

At this moment, Xia Qingyue suddenly appeared beside Yun Che. The longsword in her hand flashed with a cold light and stabbed towards the throat of the black-robed monk leader.

The leader of the black-robed monks snorted coldly and moved to the side, easily dodging Xia Qingyue's attack. However, he hadn't expected that this was just a coordinated attack from Yun Che and Xia Qingyue, and the real killing move was yet to come.

Yun Che took advantage of the moment when the black-robed monk leader dodged and suddenly jumped up. He formed seals with his hands and blasted a brilliant flaming magical power towards the black-robed monk leader.

"Boom!" The fire magic exploded in the air, forming a sea of ​​fire that enveloped the leader of the black-robed monks.

The leader of the black-robed monks screamed as his black robe was ignited by the flames. He struggled desperately but could not escape the bondage of the sea of ​​fire.

"Damn it!" The leader of the black-robed monks roared, and the spiritual power in his body surged wildly, trying to extinguish the flames on his body.

But Yun Che and Xia Qingyue did not give him a chance to breathe. They took the opportunity to launch a fierce attack, forcing the black-robed monk leader to retreat step by step.

At the same time, the other black-robed monks were also entangled by Yun Che's companions and were caught in a bitter battle. Although they were numerous, their strengths were uneven and they were no match for Yun Che and his companions.

"Ah!" A black-robed monk was pierced through the heart by Chu Yueli's sword and fell to the ground, breathless.

"Hmph, you still want to fight us with this little ability?" Cangyue snorted coldly, and the long whip in his hand moved like a spirit snake, whipping the other black-robed monk until his skin was torn and flesh was exposed.

“Everyone, come together and finish them off!” Yun Che shouted, the spiritual energy in his body surging once again. He prepared to launch a final attack and completely end this battle.

Seeing this, the black-robed monks felt a surge of despair in their hearts. They knew that they were doomed today.

"Let's fight!" A black-robed monk roared, the spiritual power in his body surged wildly, and he was ready to use his most powerful skills.

But Yun Che didn't give him a chance at all. He flashed and appeared beside the black-robed cultivator, punching him in the chest.

"Bang!" The black-robed monk was hit by a huge hammer and flew backwards, hitting the stone wall of the ruins heavily. He vomited blood and his life or death was unknown.

“Hmph, you’re overestimating your own abilities.” Yun Che snorted coldly, then turned to look at the other black-robed cultivators.

At this time, the black-robed monks had been completely routed. They dropped their weapons and knelt down to beg for mercy.

"Please spare us, we won't dare to do it again."

"Please, let us go."

Yun Che looked at these black-robed monks coldly, without a trace of pity in his heart. He knew that for these greedy and ruthless people, pity would only make them more unscrupulous.

“Hmph, you’re lucky today. Get lost.” Yun Che waved his hand, signaling the black-robed monks to leave.

The black-robed monks, as if they had been granted amnesty, stood up and fled the ruins, never daring to look back.

After the battle, Yun Che and his companions gathered together to check their injuries. Although they all suffered some injuries, they were fortunately not serious.

“This time, thanks to everyone’s tacit cooperation, we were able to successfully defeat these black-robed monks.” Yun Che looked at his companions gratefully, his heart filled with gratitude.

“Hmph, this is all thanks to you. If you hadn’t led us, we would have died at the hands of those black-robed monks long ago.” Xia Qingyue rolled her eyes at him, but there was a hint of tenderness in her tone.

Yun Che chuckled, a warm feeling welling up in his heart. He knew that his achievements today were inseparable from the support and help of his companions.

"Okay, let's stop chatting here and go look for the treasures and magical powers in the ruins." Cangyue urged. She couldn't wait to see what treasures were hidden in the ruins.

Everyone nodded in agreement and continued to go deeper into the ruins. They passed through ancient corridors and bypassed traps one after another, finally reaching the deepest part of the ruins.

An ancient altar stood before him, and upon it lay a radiant treasure box, engraved with mysterious runes and emitting an alluring aura.

“Is this the treasure from the ruins?” A hint of surprise flashed in Yun Che’s eyes. He walked cautiously towards the altar, ready to open the treasure box.

But at this moment, a powerful pressure suddenly descended from the sky, causing Yun Che's heart to sink.

"Hmph, boy, you actually dared to open the treasure in the ruins without permission. You are really courting death!" A cold voice echoed in the ruins, making people feel chilled.

Yun Che looked up and saw an old man in white clothes floating in the air. His face was old, but his eyes were extremely sharp, as if he could see through everything.

“Who are you? Why are you trying to stop us?” Yun Che frowned, a sense of foreboding welling up in his heart.

"Hmph, I am the guardian of this relic. You have trespassed into the ruins without permission and even wanted to steal the treasure. You are simply courting death." The old man in white snorted coldly, his tone full of majesty.

“Guardian? Then why did you attack us?” Yun Che demanded, unwilling to be outdone.

"Hmph, the treasures and magical powers in the ruins can only be obtained after passing my test. You have violated the rules of the ruins by opening the treasure box without permission." The old man in white explained.

Yun Che was secretly annoyed when he heard this. He had never thought that this relic would have a guardian, and one so powerful.

“Then what should we do now?” Xia Qingyue asked. She could sense the powerful aura emanating from the old man in white, and felt a little uneasy.

"Hmph, accept my test. If you can pass the test, I will let you obtain treasures and magical powers. If you cannot pass the test, you will have to stay here forever." The old man in white said coldly.

Yun Che took a deep breath. He knew he had no way out. He looked at his companions, only to see a determined light gleaming in their eyes.

“Okay, we accept the test.” Yun Che nodded, his tone firm.

The old man in white nodded slightly upon seeing this. Then, he waved his hands, and a beam of light shot out from the altar, enveloping Yun Che and his companions.

When the light faded, Yun Che and his companions arrived in a mysterious space. This space was filled with runes and magic circles, and the air was filled with rich spiritual energy.

"This is the first level of the test. You need to pass the trial in this space to qualify for the next level." The voice of the old man in white echoed in the space.

Yun Che and his companions exchanged a glance, then each of them spread out their bodies and headed towards the depths of space.

They encountered various traps and mechanisms along the way, but with their wisdom and strength, they resolved them one by one. At the same time, they also constantly honed their cultivation and magical powers in the process, and their strength was greatly improved.

After several days of arduous struggle, Yun Che and his companions finally reached the end of space. They saw a radiant portal standing before them, engraved with ancient runes and emitting an alluring aura.

“Is this the gateway to the next level?” A hint of excitement flashed in Yun Che’s eyes, and he was ready to lead his companions to rush forward.

But at this moment, a figure suddenly rushed out from the portal and pounced towards Yun Che and his companions.

It was a gigantic monster, its body burly and emitting a strong smell of blood. Its eyes burned like flames, and it emitted a low roar.

"Hmph, this is the last level of the test. As long as you can defeat this monster, you can obtain the treasures and magical powers in the ruins." The voice of the old man in white sounded again.

Yun Che heard this and secretly became alert. He knew that this demon beast was definitely not a good one and he had to go all out to defeat it.