Possessed by my father, I was reborn and became the supreme ruler.

"Senior Xuanfeng, Jian Chen, Murong Feng, set up the formation!" Ye Yunjian's voice was like a cold wind from the deepest hell, carrying a chilling killing intent.

Xuanfeng, Jianchen, and Murong Feng understood each other perfectly and quickly stood beside Ye Yunjian, the four of them forming a square formation to surround the demonic shadow.

They simultaneously activated the power of the Xuan Fire within their bodies, and the four blazing flames intertwined to form a huge vortex of fire.

"Mysterious Fire Immortal Slaying Formation!" the four shouted in unison. The vortex of flames suddenly contracted, transforming into a towering pillar of fire that slammed into the demonic figure.

"Roar!" The demonic shadow let out a shrill scream, its huge body trembling violently, and black feathers falling like black snowflakes.

Under the scorching heat of the flames, the demonic shadow's body began to show shocking cracks, and black blood flowed out like lava.

Seeing the Shadow Demon injured, hope was rekindled in the eyes of the crowd, which had been filled with despair, and their morale soared.

However, just as the demonic shadow was about to be completely destroyed, a sudden change occurred.

A powerful suction force suddenly appeared in the center of the dark vortex, like a giant black hole, pulling the demonic figure and everyone else into the depths of the vortex.

"What's going on?" Jian Chen shouted in alarm.

"This suction force..." Murong Feng's face turned pale, and before he could finish speaking, he was pulled by the suction force and fell into the depths of the dark vortex.

Gu Ying glanced greedily in the direction where Zi Yan had disappeared, gritted her teeth, and jumped in after him.

Ye Yunjian was pulled by the suction force and fell into the depths of the dark vortex. He tried to stay conscious, and heard Lingxi's anxious shouts in his ears: "Yunjian!"

The suction force of the dark vortex was like the fangs of a giant beast, tearing fiercely at Ye Yunjian's body.

He felt like a fallen leaf, helplessly spinning and drifting in the gale.

The surrounding air became thick and viscous, pressing against his chest, making it difficult to breathe.

He struggled to stay conscious, his Xuanhuo power within his dantian surging wildly to resist the terrifying suction force.

As far as the eye could see, there was only rolling darkness, as if it wanted to devour everything.

"Contain the sword!" Lingxi's shout came from not far away, tinged with a hint of trembling and fear.

Ye Yunjian turned his head and saw that Lingxi was also being pulled by the suction force. Her hand reached out to him. Ye Yunjian reached out his hand, wanting to grab her, but found that he could not control his body at all.

In the darkness, the figures of others could be seen faintly. Everyone was struggling desperately, but they were all trapped in the quagmire, unable to extricate themselves.

An atmosphere of despair washed over everyone like a tidal wave.

Just then, a hoarse roar came from the darkness, carrying a chilling pressure.

Phantom!

It was also caught in this suction force!

Ye Yunjian's heart sank, and a chill ran from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.

The enormous shadowy figure loomed in and out of existence in the darkness. It seemed to have regained some power in the vortex, its black feathers fluttering like ghosts in the darkness.

"Watch out!" Ye Yunjian shouted with all his might, but his voice was swallowed up by the howling wind.

Jian Chen and Murong Feng also spotted the demonic shadow. They brandished their longswords and once again engaged in a fierce battle with the demonic shadow.

However, the demonic shadow in the vortex seemed even more powerful. It easily dodged Jian Chen and Murong Feng's attacks, and its black claws flashed like lightning, leaving several afterimages in the darkness.

"Ah!" Jian Chen screamed in agony as the demonic shadow struck his chest, reopening the wound and sending blood gushing out like blooming red flowers, starkly bright in the darkness.

Murong Feng's face was pale. He swung his sword to block the demonic shadow's attack, but he felt his strength rapidly draining away.

In this desperate situation, a figure quietly approached Ye Yunjian.

It's Ancient Shadow!

A greedy glint shone in his eyes, and his lips moved slightly, as if he were talking to himself: "Opportunity... opportunity has come..."

Gu Ying felt as if her heart was being torn apart.

He greedily desired the legendary treasure, which would make him rich overnight and allow him to live a carefree life.

But the dark vortex before him was like a gaping maw of an abyss, ready to swallow him whole at any moment.

He stole a glance at Ye Yunjian, who was standing close by, and then looked at the others struggling in the vortex, his heart filled with turmoil.

His expression shifted unpredictably, sometimes revealing a greedy longing, and sometimes a look of fearful despair.

Sweat soaked his clothes, clinging tightly to his back, bringing a chilling sensation.

He clenched his teeth, his fists clenched so tightly they cracked, and his Adam's apple bobbed as if he were trying to swallow his inner fear.

The howling wind, the exclamations of the crowd, and the howls of the demonic figure all felt like sharp thorns pricking his nerves.

He felt his heart beating faster and faster, as if it were about to burst out of his chest.

Just then, he noticed the Elven girl's movements.

In her slender hand, she held a seed that emitted a faint green glow.

The light shone brightly in the dark vortex, like a beacon of hope.

With a resolute expression on her face, the girl muttered incantations as she tossed the seed into the center of the whirlpool.

After the seeds fell to the ground, they took root and sprouted at a speed visible to the naked eye, and the vines grew rapidly like serpents, wrapping around the massive body of the demonic shadow.

The demonic shadow roared in anger, its black feathers shooting out like sharp blades, but it could not sever the tough vines.

Everyone watched this scene in astonishment; a glimmer of hope appeared in the previously despairing atmosphere.

Ye Yunjian also noticed the Spirit Clan girl's actions. He felt that the suction force of the vortex seemed to have weakened, which ignited a glimmer of hope in his heart.

"What...what is this?" Gu Ying muttered to himself, his greedy eyes flashing again.

He seemed to see a new opportunity, a chance to both save his life and obtain treasure.

He crept closer to the spirit girl, a barely perceptible glint of cunning in his eyes…

“This is a sacred artifact of the Spirit Clan,” the girl said, noticing the ancient shadow approaching. She glanced at him warily and spoke in a clear, bell-like voice, “You’d better not get any funny ideas.”

The vines made a teeth-grinding snapping sound, like taut strings breaking one by one.

The demonic shadow's enormous body trembled violently, its black feathers scattering everywhere like sharp blades slicing through the air.

Finally, it broke free of its restraints, let out a deafening roar, and pounced on the spirit girl.

The girl's eyes widened in terror as she tried to dodge, but it was too late.

The demon's claws struck her hard, and her petite body flew out like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily to the ground.

Blood gushed from her mouth, staining the ground red.

The girl's painful groans echoed in the darkness, piercing everyone's hearts like a needle.

Lingxi covered her mouth, tears welling up in her eyes.

Jian Chen and Murong Feng gripped their swords tightly, and a suffocating atmosphere, like a thick fog, enveloped everyone.

Upon witnessing this scene, Ye Yunjian's anger erupted like a volcano.

He clenched his teeth, his eyes were bloodshot, and his whole body was trembling.

He suddenly stood up, gripping the Xuanhuo Pearl tightly in his hand.

Senior Xuanfeng walked to his side and said in a deep voice, "Yunjian, calm down! Now is not the time to act impulsively."

"Calm down?" Ye Yunjian's voice was hoarse and low. "How can I stay calm when my comrade is injured?" He took a deep breath, transforming the grief and anger in his heart into strength.

"Senior, let's join forces and completely destroy this monster!"

Senior Xuanfeng nodded, and the two stood side by side, continuously pouring the Xuanfire power within their bodies into the Xuanfire Pearl.

The Mystic Fire Pearl emitted a dazzling light, illuminating the dark vortex like a small sun.

A powerful energy fluctuation emanated from the Xuanhuo Pearl, causing the surrounding air to distort.

"Die!" Ye Yunjian roared, throwing the Xuanhuo Pearl in his hand.

A dazzling pillar of fire shot out from the Xuanhuo Pearl, like an angry fire dragon, heading straight for the demonic shadow.

The demonic shadow let out a shrill scream as its massive body burned fiercely in the pillar of fire, eventually turning to ashes.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this.

The oppressive atmosphere gradually dissipated, and the light of hope once again illuminated their hearts.

Lingxi ran to the spirit girl's side to check her injuries.

Jian Chen and Murong Feng also gathered around.

Just then, from the depths of the dark vortex, a mysterious portal slowly opened.

The portal emitted a strange light, like an entrance to another world.

Ye Yunjian slowly walked towards the portal...

“I want to see,” he whispered, “what’s behind this door…”

Ye Yunjian took a deep breath and slowly walked towards the portal that emitted a strange light.

The portal appeared both real and illusory, its edges shimmering with a deep blue light, like a mysterious star in the depths of the universe, attracting everyone's attention.

An inexplicable power emanated from it, making one's heart tremble.

Lingxi followed closely behind him, a hint of hesitation in her eyes, her jade-like hand tightly gripping the hem of Ye Yunjian's clothes.

People gathered around, the tense atmosphere like the darkness before dawn, heavy and oppressive, highlighting everyone's fear of the unknown.

As soon as Ye Yunjian stepped through the gate, a powerful force rushed towards him, as if it wanted to tear him apart.

At the same time, a chilling voice echoed in everyone's ears: "Trespassing on forbidden ground, death!"

Before the words were finished, a shadowy monster emerged from the darkness. It was surrounded by black mist, obscuring its true form, except for two scarlet eyes that gleamed in the darkness, like a demon from hell.

This is the Shadow Fiend, who has been lurking for a long time.

The Shadow Fiend was incredibly fast; several dark figures rushed towards the group like lightning.

Jian Chen and Murong Feng reacted quickly, immediately drawing their swords to defend themselves.

Jian Chen's swordsmanship was fierce, his sword light as white as snow, and his aura chilling. However, Ying Mo's shadow attacks were unpredictable, like a persistent infection, and difficult to grasp.

Although Jian Chen managed to cope, he was unable to harm the Shadow Demon in the slightest.

Murong Feng, who was standing to the side, was looking for an opportunity to retaliate, but was caught off guard and struck on the shoulder by a dark shadow.

He groaned and staggered backward, a sharp pain shooting through his shoulder.

The bright red blood instantly stained his clothes, a shocking sight.

"Murong!" Ye Yunjian's heart tightened upon seeing this.

The people around them also tensed up, and the atmosphere became increasingly heavy.

The Shadow Fiend let out a sharp screech, seemingly mocking their overestimation of their abilities.

It flashed and disappeared into the darkness again, leaving only a chilling echo.

"Watch out!" Gu Ying suddenly shouted.

A dark shadow appeared silently behind Lingxi, its sharp claws aimed straight for her back.

At the critical moment, Ye Yunjian shoved Lingxi away, but he didn't have time to dodge and was struck in the chest by the dark shadow.

He groaned, took a few steps back, and a trickle of blood escaped from the corner of his mouth.

"A sword hidden within!" Lingxi exclaimed, her eyes filled with worry.

Ye Yunjian clutched his chest, looked up at the shadow demon lurking in the darkness, his eyes icy.

“It seems…” he said in a low voice, “we underestimated it…”

Ye Yunjian wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his cold gaze sweeping over the surroundings, and he discovered that they were in a huge maze.

The towering stone walls, like ferocious beasts, constantly shifted positions, emitting a deep rumble, as if they were about to devour them.

A ghostly blue light danced on the wall, eerie and unsettling, causing waves of dizziness.

He tried to walk in one direction, but found that the wall in front of him suddenly moved, blocking the exit.

Several times in a row, no matter how he tried, he could not find the right path.

This feeling of being toyed with by fate is like an invisible shackle, tightly binding them.

The surrounding walls seemed to come alive, mocking their futile struggles.

Lingxi followed closely behind Ye Yunjian, feeling increasingly exhausted. Every movement of the wall filled her with dread.

She understood that if they couldn't find a way out soon, endless darkness and despair awaited them.

Jian Chen and Murong Feng also realized the troublesome situation. They stood back to back, cautiously observing their surroundings. They had already sustained many injuries, and their breathing had become heavy.

Xuanfeng frowned, his forehead covered in sweat. Years of experience told him that they had fallen into an extremely dangerous situation.

Just when everyone was feeling hopeless, Gu Ying, who had always been greedy and cunning, did something that surprised everyone.

Instead of thinking only of himself as usual, he took the initiative to walk to the Spirit Clan elder's side and carefully helped the seriously injured old man up.

A hint of surprise flashed across the Spirit Clan elder's wrinkled face, and his cloudy eyes held a trace of doubt.

Those around Gu Ying were stunned by her actions. They had never seen her do anything like this before and were at a loss for how to react.

Ignoring the gazes of the crowd, Gu Ying supported the Spirit Clan elder and said in a deep voice, "Elder, now is not the time for infighting. We need to unite to find a way out." His tone was firm, and his eyes held an unprecedented seriousness.

This unexpected turn of events eased the tense atmosphere somewhat, like a faint ray of light shining through a cloudy sky.

Ye Yunjian raised an eyebrow, watching Gu Ying's change, seemingly lost in thought.

He understood that in this perilous labyrinth, any force could be the key to their survival.

He took a deep breath and stepped forward again. This time, he was no longer trying aimlessly, but carefully observing the changes in the wall, trying to find the pattern.

Just as he was about to make a discovery, a chilling laugh rang out again, like a death knell from hell, echoing through the labyrinth.

"It seems you haven't struggled enough..."