As soon as I put it on, I met a sickly man

The light within the beam suddenly surged, like a bright sun, illuminating the entire space.

Ding Chen stood outside the light, his brows furrowed, his eyes full of anxiety and uneasiness.

His hands were clenched into fists, his knuckles turning white from the force.

Elder Gu and Youruo on the side also had serious expressions, their eyes fixed on every change in the light.

"What's going on?!" Ding Chen's voice trembled a little. He seemed to feel an invisible oppressive force that made it almost impossible for him to breathe.

His eyes were fixed on Yingyue in the light, hoping that she could find a solution quickly.

Elder Gu stepped forward, his face solemn but his eyes gleaming with determination.

His palms drew golden runes in the air, trying to explore the restrictions within the light.

However, as soon as these runes came into contact with the light, they were bounced back by a powerful force, and Elder Gu's body was shocked and took a few steps back.

"The power of this restriction is beyond my imagination." Elder Gu's expression became more serious. He turned to look at Ding Chen and Youruo, with a hint of helplessness in his eyes. "We must find the weakness of the restriction, otherwise..."

Youruo's face became a little agitated, a hint of eagerness flashed in her eyes, and her voice was filled with impatience: "We can't wait any longer! We must force a breakthrough immediately, otherwise Yingyue and Xiaoxuan will be in trouble!"

Elder Gu shook his head, his tone firm but not harsh. "Breaking through by force will only make the restriction more solid, and may even harm those trapped. We must find a more reliable method."

Ding Chen stood between the two of them, feeling torn.

His eyes moved back and forth between Elder Gu and Youruo, his heart full of contradictions.

On the one hand, he was worried about the safety of Yingyue and Xiaoxuan and wanted to rush in immediately; on the other hand, he also knew that what Elder Gu said made sense and that rash action might backfire.

At this moment, a low fluctuation suddenly came from within the light, as if something was slowly waking up.

Ding Chen's expression became more serious. He turned his head and looked towards the light.

"We must find a way, otherwise..." His words were suddenly interrupted. A faint cry for help came from the light, vague but clearly audible: "Save...save...me..."

Ding Chen's heart sank suddenly, and his hands clenched into fists involuntarily. He raised his head, looked at Elder Gu and Youruo, and said firmly: "We have no time to waste!" In the light, Xiaoxuan's face became paler, and her originally rosy lips were now bloodless, swaying like a candle in the wind.

She closed her eyes tightly, frowned, and beads of sweat appeared on her forehead. It was obvious that she was in great pain.

Her body was bound by an invisible force, and every breath seemed extremely difficult, as if her chest was being pressed by a huge rock and would stop beating at any time.

Yingyue's situation was not optimistic either. Her originally ethereal temperament was replaced by weakness, and her lively eyes were now dim, like a star that had lost its brilliance.

Her petite body trembled slightly under the pressure of the light, as if it would be swallowed up at any time.

Ding Chen's heart felt like it was being tightly grasped by a big hand. An indescribable pain spread from deep in his chest. His breathing became rapid and heavy, and his chest heaved violently due to excessive exertion.

His nails dug deep into his palms, and the sharp nails scratched his palms, oozing out a little blood, but he was completely unaware.

He stared closely at Xiaoxuan in the light. He could feel that Xiaoxuan's breath was becoming weaker and weaker, and he was extremely anxious.

Youruo's eyes gradually became solemn, and her face, which originally had a hint of impatience, was now full of worry.

Her brows were tightly furrowed, her eyes shifting back and forth between Xiaoxuan and Yingyue, and the jade flute in her hand was unconsciously clenched.

Although she had some grudges against Xiaoxuan, she couldn't help but feel a little worried when she saw her so weak, and an inexplicable sense of panic surged in her heart.

Just when everyone was extremely anxious and at a loss as to what to do, a vague figure appeared in front of them without warning.

He was wearing a plain robe, with a long white beard hanging down to his chest, and holding an ancient wooden staff in his hand. It was Lingxuzi.

His appearance was like a ghost, without any warning, which startled everyone.

"Senior Lingxuzi?" Elder Gu was the first to react, his face full of surprise and confusion. He had never felt any breath approaching, and the appearance of this senior was too abrupt.

He was full of vigilance, as he knew that this senior's strength was unfathomable.

Ding Chen and Youruo were equally shocked. They had never seen this person before, but from Elder Gu's tone, they could sense that this person was extraordinary.

Lingxuzi's face was calm, and his eyes were deep, as if he could see through everything.

His voice was old and deep, and it was particularly clear in the silent room. "This restriction cannot be broken by ordinary means. I know how to break it, but there is a price to pay."

Upon hearing this, Elder Gu's expression became even more serious, "Price? What do you mean, senior?" He stared at Lingxuzi, afraid of missing any details.

Lingxuzi did not directly answer Elder Gu's question. He turned around slowly, looked into the light, and said meaningfully: "If you want to unlock the ban, you need to pay a corresponding price, otherwise... everything will be in vain." His voice was mysterious and ancient, making it elusive. His meaningful words cast a shadow over everyone's hearts.

"The price...what is the price?" Youruo couldn't help but ask.

Lingxuzi ignored her and slowly raised the wooden staff in his hand. He looked deeply into the light and whispered, "Are you ready?"

 Chapter 152: Numerous Restrictions and Dangers (Continued)

As soon as Lingxuzi finished speaking, Youruo took the lead.

She placed the jade flute across her lips, and the clear and cold sound of the flute instantly cut through the sky, transforming into invisible sharp blades, piercing straight towards the dazzling light.

Elder Gu was not willing to be outdone. He formed seals with his hands and muttered something. Golden runes surrounded him and eventually gathered into a powerful energy that pierced the center of the light like a sharp sword.

However, the ban is not without resistance.

The moment it felt the external attack, it suddenly burst out with an even more powerful counterattack force, and the light was like a giant beast awakening, making a deafening roar.

Countless beams of light shot out from the light like sharp swords, carrying enough power to destroy everything, and slammed heavily into Youruo's flute sound and the runes of the ancient elder.

Youruo's flute music instantly dissipated under the impact of the light. Her body shook, a trace of blood flowed from the corner of her mouth, and her face turned as pale as paper.

Elder Gu's runes were unable to completely withstand the attack of the light. His body swayed, his breathing became disordered, and beads of sweat oozed out of his forehead. He clenched his teeth and tried his best to control the surging blood and energy in his body.

Even with the combined efforts of the two, they could only barely resist the ban's counterattack. Their situation became precarious, as if they would be swallowed up by that powerful force at any time.

Ding Chen stood aside, anxiously watching everything in front of him. His hands were clenched into fists, and veins bulged on the back of his hands.

He was ready to rush forward to provide support at any time.

Suddenly, Ding Chen noticed that the light at one node in the light was slightly dim, like a flame that was about to go out.

He immediately pointed out this key point to Youruo and Elder Gu.

The two understood each other and immediately adjusted the direction of their attack, concentrating all their strength on that node.

With the help of Ding Chen, Youruo and Elder Gu's attacks finally broke through the defense of the ban and successfully hit the key node.

Only a crisp shattering sound was heard, and the restrictive power within the light began to weaken rapidly. The originally dazzling light gradually became dim, and the power that originally bound Xiaoxuan and Yingyue also began to slowly disappear.

"Success!" Ding Chen shouted excitedly, a long-lost smile appeared on his face. He couldn't wait to rush into the light and rescue Xiaoxuan.

Youruo and Elder Gu also breathed a sigh of relief. They were also exhausted, but their faces were filled with relieved smiles.

However, just as Ding Chen was about to step into the light, something strange happened.

The light, which had begun to weaken, suddenly burst out with even greater power. A mysterious voice echoed throughout the space, carrying an unquestionable majesty: "Anyone who trespasses will die."

Ding Chen's steps suddenly stopped, his face filled with astonishment. He looked up into the depths of the light.