I dominated the game from the start with cards.

Ye Ling turned around abruptly and saw a mysterious and powerful figure wearing a black cloak appear behind him at some point.

The cloak concealed his face, revealing only a pair of deep, night-like eyes. A chill ran through him; he instinctively sensed a danger.

"I'm... investigating the secrets of this crystal," Ye Ling replied cautiously, while subtly retracting the spiritual probe.

The mysterious powerhouse did not respond, but stared intently at the hole at the bottom of the crystal, seemingly deep in thought. After a moment, he slowly spoke, "This barrier connects the power sources of the Blood Demon and the Shadow. To break it, their connection must be severed."

Ye Ling's heart skipped a beat; this coincided with his previous guess.

But he didn't understand why this mysterious expert would suddenly appear and tell him all this.

Meanwhile, the battle outside the barrier had reached a fever pitch. The Blood Demon's ferocious attacks poured down like a torrential rain, and Shu Yao, Qing Yue, and the others struggled to hold on, their bodies already covered in wounds.

Qingyue's friend, the Spirit Clan assassin Yingfeng, moved across the battlefield like a ghost, his dagger gleaming coldly, yet he still could not withstand the Blood Demon's onslaught.

The shadowy figure lurked in the shadows, waiting for her chance to strike. Her chilling laughter, like the hiss of a venomous snake, sent shivers down one's spine. "Ye Ling, hurry up!"

Shu Yao's voice trembled slightly as she waved her staff, struggling to defend against the Blood Demon's attacks, but she knew she couldn't hold on much longer.

Seeing his companions in danger, Ye Ling was extremely anxious. He tried again to attack the barrier with various cards, but to no avail.

The barrier was like a bottomless pit, greedily devouring all energy.

"Young man, don't waste your energy." The mysterious powerful figure's voice rang out again. "Ordinary attacks are ineffective against it. You need to find its weakness."

Weakness? Ye Ling's gaze fell once again on the hole at the bottom of the crystal.

Could it be...? He took a deep breath and placed his hand on the hole.

A strange energy fluctuation instantly spread throughout his body. He felt the power within him begin to surge, creating a wonderful resonance with the barrier.

"This is..." Ye Ling's heart trembled; he sensed an unprecedented power awakening within him. The mysterious expert looked at Ye Ling, a barely perceptible glint in his eyes. He reached out and gently patted Ye Ling's shoulder, "Young man, it's up to you now."

After saying that, he vanished in a flash. Ye Ling closed his eyes and concentrated all his power in his hands.

The barrier began to tremble violently, and tiny cracks appeared on its surface... "What is he doing?" Shadow noticed the change in the barrier, and a hint of unease flashed in his eyes.

The Blood Demon also stopped attacking, its gaze fixed intently on Ye Ling.

Ye Ling suddenly opened his eyes, which flashed with a dazzling light.

"Break!" Ye Ling felt an unprecedented power surging within him, like a long-dormant dragon finally awakening.

This power resonated strangely with the energy fluctuations of the barrier, as if the two were born from the same source. Instinctively, he reached his hand deeper into the hole, continuously channeling this nascent power into it.

The barrier began to tremble violently, and tiny cracks appeared on the crystal surface, spreading out like a spider web. Dazzling light shone through the cracks, illuminating the entire dark space.

The Blood Demon and the Shadow simultaneously ceased their attacks, watching the barrier's changes with horror, sensing an ominous sign. Ye Ling felt his power being rapidly depleted, but without hesitation, he continued to pour his energy into the barrier.

He knew this was his only chance to break through the barrier and save his companions.

He gritted his teeth, concentrated all his strength on one point, and let out a deafening roar: "Break!" With a loud bang, the barrier shattered and turned into countless fragments scattered all over the ground.

A dazzling light instantly filled the entire space, as if a miniature sun had exploded.

Ye Ling was thrown back several steps by the powerful impact, but he steadied himself and looked ahead with unwavering determination. With the Blood Demon and Shadow's power source severed, their strength was immediately weakened considerably.

Seeing that Ye Ling had actually broken through the barrier, they were both shocked and furious, letting out angry roars.

The Blood Demon was enveloped in a crimson light, like a demon crawling out of hell. He brandished his enormous blood axe and pounced on Ye Ling.

The shadowy creature let out a sharp cry, transformed into a black shadow, and attacked Ye Ling from the side.

Ye Ling was prepared. He used the broken fragments of the barrier and the surrounding environment to set up a clever trap. He dodged the Blood Demon's attack with a swift movement, while simultaneously luring them into the trap's range.

Blood Demon and Shadow were blinded by rage and completely unaware of the approaching danger. Ye Ling launched his attack as they entered the center of the trap.

He pulled a card from his pocket and shouted, "Earth Spike Assault!"

The ground instantly cracked open, and countless sharp spikes erupted from the earth, trapping the Blood Demon and the Shadow within. The Blood Demon howled in agony as the spikes pierced its body, drawing blood. The Shadow screamed in agony as the spikes tore its body apart, and it vanished into the air as a cloud of black mist.

Ye Ling did not let his guard down; he knew this was only a temporary victory.

He quickly escaped the trap and prepared to face new challenges.

He glanced back at his comrades who were fighting hard, and saw Shu Yao's eyes full of trust and love, which filled him with strength.

Suddenly, a cold voice came from behind him: "Well done, young man."

Ye Ling suddenly turned around... Ye Ling glanced back at his comrades who were fighting hard. Shu Yao's eyes, full of trust and love, were like a warm ray of light, dispelling the fatigue and unease in his heart.

He knew he had to win, to protect her, and to protect everyone he cherished. This filled him with strength, as if an endless stream of energy was surging within him.

After Blood Demon and Shadow fell into the spike trap, their painful roars echoed throughout the space.

Sharp spikes pierced through the Blood Demon's thick flesh, and the illusory figure of the Shadow was also torn apart, letting out a shrill scream.

They were horrified to discover that their power was rapidly diminishing, their once formidable strength dissipating like the receding tide.

The Blood Demon swung his blood axe furiously, trying to cleave the earth spikes binding him, while the Shadow transformed into a cloud of black mist, attempting to escape the trap.

Ye Ling gave them no chance to breathe. He leaped down, his spiritual energy condensing into a sharp longsword, which he thrust straight into the Blood Demon's heart.

The Blood Demon roared and swung his axe to block. The two forces collided, producing a deafening roar.

Ye Ling moved nimbly, weaving through the gaps in the Blood Demon's attacks. Each strike was precise and powerful, aimed directly at vital points. The shadowy figure reformed, emitting a sharp whistling sound, attempting to disrupt Ye Ling.

She transformed into a black shadow, moving swiftly around Ye Ling, waiting for an opportunity to launch an attack.

Ye Ling was prepared. A glint flashed in his eyes as he brandished his longsword, unleashing sharp sword energy that forced Youying back.

The Blood Demon and the Shadow's struggles grew increasingly feeble, their wounds multiplied, and their strength waned.

Ye Ling pressed forward relentlessly, knowing that victory was within reach.

He recalled the moment when he awakened his abilities in a desperate situation. At that time, he was just as weak, facing a powerful enemy, but with his indomitable will and desire to survive, he finally broke through his limits and awakened powerful strength.

He believed that this time, he could also create a miracle and completely defeat the Blood Demon and the Shadow.

Just as Ye Ling was about to deliver the final blow to Blood Demon and Shadow, the surrounding environment suddenly changed drastically. The ground began to tremble, space distorted, and a powerful pressure surged from all directions, as if some terrifying being had been alarmed.

A huge vortex appeared in the sky, its center shimmering with an eerie light, and a suffocating sense of dread spread through the air.

“Interesting, truly interesting…” A deep and majestic voice echoed through the space, “Someone has actually managed to break my seal…” The sword tip pressed against the Blood Demon’s chest, and the Shadow’s screams grew weaker and weaker, victory seemed within reach.

Images of being driven to the brink of despair flashed through Ye Ling's mind: a dark and damp cave, a hideous evil spirit, and himself, isolated and helpless... Fear and despair almost consumed him.

But at that moment, a mysterious power awakened within him, and the first card took shape in his hand, turning the tide of the battle.

At that moment, the same feeling surged up in his heart again, and a powerful confidence filled his chest.

"This time, I can still win!" he roared, about to channel his spiritual power into the sword and deliver a fatal blow to his enemy.

However, a sudden change occurred.

The ground trembled violently, and space seemed to be distorted by an invisible giant hand. A suffocating pressure surged from all directions, making it difficult for everyone to breathe.

The Blood Demon and the Shadow stopped struggling and looked up at the sky in terror. In the air, a huge vortex slowly formed, its center shimmering with an eerie purplish-black light, like a gateway to another world.

The deep, authoritative voice rang out again, tinged with a hint of mockery: "Interesting, truly interesting... Someone actually managed to break my seal..." This sudden turn of events startled Ye Ling, who immediately withdrew his sword, which was about to fall, and cautiously looked around.

Shu Yao, Qing Yue, and the others also stopped fighting and gathered around Ye Ling, their faces filled with unease. This powerful pressure far surpassed that of the Blood Demon and the Shadow Demon, making them feel an unprecedented threat.

"Who is it?!" Ye Ling shouted, his voice sounding weak in the trembling space. The only response was a chilling, low laugh. The vortex spun faster and faster, the purplish-black light growing ever brighter, as if it would devour the entire space.

The ground cracked open with huge fissures, and magma gushed out from the earth, filling the air with a pungent smell of sulfur.

"Ye Ling, be careful!" Shu Yao grabbed Ye Ling's arm and looked at him worriedly.

"Everyone, move closer together and be on guard!" Ye Ling said in a deep voice, shielding Shu Yao behind him. Qing Yue gripped the talisman tightly in her hand, and Ying Feng also drew his twin swords, assuming a defensive stance. Suddenly, a black shadow shot out from the vortex with astonishing speed.

Ye Ling only had time to hold the long sword in front of his chest before he was blasted away by a tremendous force and crashed heavily to the ground.

He struggled to stand up, but found his body aching and numb, unable to move.

"Ye Ling!" Shu Yao exclaimed, wanting to rush over, but Qing Yue grabbed her arm. "Don't go, it's too dangerous!" The dark figure slowly landed, revealing a tall figure.

He wore a long black robe and a strange mask that covered his face, revealing only a pair of cold eyes.

He held a black longsword in his hand, the blade radiating a chilling aura.

"You... disturbed my slumber..." the masked man spoke slowly, his voice icy and chilling, "For this... you will pay the price..."

He slowly raised the longsword in his hand, pointing it at the crowd, "Prepare... to meet your death..."