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

The giant beast suddenly swung itself, sending Murong Feng flying like a rag doll. He crashed heavily to the ground, his fate unknown.

At the same time, Elder Xuanfeng continuously cast fire spells to attack the giant beast's eyes.

The giant beast's eyes were scorched by the flames, and it let out a painful roar, temporarily losing its sight. However, it still relied on its keen sense of smell and hearing to frantically attack everything around it.

The battle reached its climax, and the group faced constant danger under the behemoth's ferocious attacks.

"Watch out!" Ye Yunjian roared...

The behemoth's attacks grew increasingly ferocious, its massive tail sweeping across the air with a piercing whistling sound.

Gu Ying was unable to dodge in time and was struck hard by the giant tail, sending her flying backward like a kite with a broken string.

With a loud bang, his body crashed heavily into a jagged boulder, sending shards of rock flying and dust billowing everywhere.

Gu Ying coughed up a mouthful of blood, her chest heaving violently, her face ashen white.

The treasure-hunting compass slipped from his hand and crashed to the ground with a crisp cracking sound.

The treasure-hunting tools, which had been shimmering with a faint light, had now lost their luster and were scattered all over the ground.

When everyone saw that Gu Ying was injured, their hearts sank.

This greedy treasure hunter, though despicable, is now taking the blame for everyone.

The oppressive atmosphere was as heavy as a thick fog, making people feel suffocated, as if an invisible hand was tightly gripping their throats.

Ye Yunjian's eyes narrowed, and the anger in his heart was completely ignited.

He took a deep breath, and his spiritual energy surged wildly within him, like a rushing river, producing a deafening roar.

The power of the Xuanhuo (mysterious fire) also surged, becoming as hot as a volcanic eruption, distorting and blurring the surrounding air.

The longsword in his hand emitted bursts of dragon roars, and the blade was engulfed in raging flames, like a fire dragon awakening, exuding a chilling pressure.

"Mysterious Spirit Breaking Sword!" Ye Yunjian roared, his voice booming like thunder in the ears.

He concentrated all his strength into the tip of his sword and thrust it fiercely into the belly of the giant beast with overwhelming force.

A dazzling sword shadow, like a celestial being descending from the heavens, pierced through the sky, carrying an aura of annihilation, and stabbed towards the beast's hard scales.

With a muffled "thud," the sword tip pierced the giant beast's belly like a sharp blade, the sound of its scales shattering crisp and piercing.

The giant beast let out a painful roar, its voice so shrill that the entire underground cavern trembled.

Bright red blood gushed from the wound like a burst dam, staining the surrounding ground crimson.

"Success!" Murong Feng roared excitedly when he saw the giant beast was injured, and his tense nerves relaxed.

The crowd erupted in excited cheers, shaking off their previous dejection.

Ye Yunjian also breathed a sigh of relief, his hand holding the sword hilt trembling slightly, sweat sliding down his cheeks.

The spirit girl watched Ye Yunjian fight bravely despite his own danger, her worry deepening, and she bit her lip tightly.

She struggled to get up, but the pain held her firmly in place.

Seeing that Ye Yunjian had put himself in such a dangerous situation for everyone's sake, she could no longer suppress her anxiety.

A strange power surged into her heart, and she broke free from the shackles of her pain, stumbling to Ye Yunjian's side and embracing him tightly.

"Don't take any more risks, I don't want you to get hurt." The girl's voice was trembling with tears, and her body was shaking slightly.

She buried her head in Ye Yunjian's chest, feeling the intense heat emanating from him, as if she wanted to merge herself into his blood.

This genuine emotion revealed in the face of adversity was particularly moving, and it warmed Ye Yunjian's heart. He gently hugged the girl back and whispered in her ear, "Don't worry, I will protect you."

Just then, the giant beast of the underground cave suddenly let out an even more shrill scream. Its massive body shuddered violently, and then it turned and ran into the depths of the crevice.

Just as everyone thought it was going to escape and was about to give chase, the giant beast stopped. Its huge claws reached into the crevice, as if it were dragging something.

A heavy shadow slowly rose from the crack, accompanied by unsettling scraping sounds, and a huge, eerie object was slowly dragged out by the behemoth.

The colossal beast roared deafeningly, its thick claws digging deep into the cracks, as if to tear the earth apart.

Everyone held their breath, a mixture of curiosity and wariness in their eyes.

With an unsettling scraping sound, a huge object slowly emerged from the darkness.

It emitted a faint glow, like a sleeping ancient giant, with mysterious runes wrapped around it like veins, pulsating with an eerie aura.

Ye Yunjian took a deep breath, the cold air filling his lungs.

He squinted, his sharp gaze trying to penetrate the mysterious light and explore the essence of the object.

The air around them seemed to freeze, and the tense atmosphere was like an invisible net, enveloping everyone.

It felt like exploring an unknown treasure, full of both allure and danger.

The elder of the Spirit Clan leaned on his cane, his wrinkled face filled with solemnity.

His cloudy eyes were fixed on the object emitting a faint glow, as if trying to discern some clue from it.

"A treasure! It must be a treasure!" Gu Ying's eyes gleamed, his greed undisguised.

He rubbed his hands together, eager to rush forward.

"Stop!" Xuanfeng grabbed Gu Ying. "Don't act rashly! This thing's origin is unknown; who knows what danger it might pose!"

"What's there to be afraid of!" Gu Ying flung Xuan Feng's hand away. "Fortune favors the bold! Who knows, there might be some peerless artifact hidden inside!"

"You..." Xuanfeng's beard trembled with anger. "You brat, how could you be so reckless! What if it's some kind of evil creature? You'd be killing everyone!"

"Coward!" Gu Ying curled her lip in disdain. "The treasure is right in front of you, yet you cower and hesitate. You've wasted all these years of your life!"

The two argued fiercely, and the atmosphere became tense.

Just then, the spirit girl suddenly walked to the mysterious object, closed her eyes, and...

The spirit girl suddenly walked to the mysterious object, closed her eyes, and gently placed her slender fingers on its surface.

Everyone gasped at the sight, thinking she was about to meet with misfortune.

Unexpectedly, the light from the mysterious object suddenly intensified, and the runes, like activated blood vessels, emitted a dazzling light that illuminated the entire cavern.

After the light flashed, it quickly returned to normal, as if it were all just an illusion.

The Elven girl opened her eyes.

As soon as this statement came out, everyone was shocked.

What exactly is this mysterious object that can resonate with the spirit girl?

The tense atmosphere was further enhanced by a touch of mystery.

Just then, the Earth Spirit Envoy saw everyone investigating the mysterious object and let out a sharp whistle.

He clearly didn't want the others to get close to this mysterious object, so he slammed his hands on the ground, and a powerful earth elemental force surged out.

The ground began to shake violently, and one by one, earthen golems emerged from the ground, their faces ferocious, wielding thick stone arms, and charging towards the crowd.

"Watch out!" Xuanfeng shouted.

Murong Feng and Ye Yunjian were the first to meet the enemy.

Murong Feng's swordsmanship was fierce, his sword light flashing, and he struck the earth golems like a storm, cutting them into pieces.

Ye Yunjian remained calm and collected, wielding his longsword with unrestrained sword energy. Each attack was incredibly precise, striking the earth golem's vital points.

The two worked together seamlessly, one focusing on offense and the other on defense, and quickly eliminated a portion of the earth golems.

However, the Earth Spirit's offensive went far beyond that.

He roared again, the ground trembled violently, and a huge earth elemental giant slowly rose from the ground.

The earth elemental giant was tens of feet tall, its entire body made of rock and soil. It swung its enormous arms and smashed down on the crowd like a collapsing mountain.

Everyone's expression changed drastically, and they all scattered to avoid them.

Ye Yunjian, holding onto Lingxi, narrowly escaped the giant's attack.

The ground was smashed into a huge crater, and dust flew up, blotting out the sun.

"Retreat quickly!" Ye Yunjian shouted, pulling Lingxi along as they ran backward...

Dust filled the air, and gravel flew everywhere.

Ye Yunjian pulled Lingxi along as they ran, trying to escape the earth elemental giant's devastating attack.

The ground trembled violently, and every step felt like walking on the edge of a precarious cliff.

Suddenly, Lingxi slipped and cried out in pain.

Ye Yunjian turned around abruptly and saw Lingxi curled up on the ground in pain, her slender ankle twisted at an unnatural angle.

"Lingxi!" Ye Yunjian's heart tightened, and disregarding the danger, he immediately turned back.

Just as he was distracted, the giant hand of the earth elemental giant came rushing in with a whooshing sound.

Ye Yunjian only had time to shield Lingxi with his body before a tremendous force sent him flying.

A sharp pain shot through my arm, and a warm liquid trickled down my arm.

Ye Yunjian gritted his teeth, enduring the pain, and helped Lingxi up.

"How are you?" he asked anxiously, his voice trembling slightly.

Lingxi's face was pale, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead. She shook her head gently, but then gasped in pain, "My ankle... I think... I twisted it..."

Seeing the two injured cast a shadow over everyone around them.

Murong Feng's swordsmanship slowed down, and Xuan Feng paced back and forth anxiously, but he was at a loss.

The oppressive atmosphere was like the calm before a storm, making it hard to breathe.

Just then, Zi Yan, who had been silent all along, finally moved.

He slowly walked up to the crowd and took out an ancient talisman from his pocket.

The talisman shimmered with a strange light, as if it contained a powerful force.

He muttered incantations, and obscure spells echoed in the air, causing a mysterious power to surge around him.

After reciting the incantation, Zi Yan tossed the talisman into the air, and the talisman shot towards the earth elemental giant like an arrow.

The talisman was precisely affixed to the giant's chest, and in an instant, a dazzling light burst forth.

The earth elemental giant's massive body began to tremble violently. The originally hard rocks and soil began to slowly petrify, then crumbled into pieces like a weathered sculpture, eventually turning into a pile of dust scattered all over the ground.

The Earth Spirit Master watched helplessly as his masterpiece was easily destroyed, while the crowd erupted in thunderous cheers. The power of the Purple Flame gave them hope.

Just then, the spirit girl cried out in alarm and ran towards Ye Yunjian...

"Brother Ye!" The spirit girl cried out in alarm when she saw the blood on Ye Yunjian's arm, and rushed over without hesitation.

She knelt beside Ye Yunjian, carefully lifting his injured arm, her trembling fingertips gently touching the skin around the wound, as if afraid of hurting him.

"Brother Ye, how are you? Does it hurt?" The spirit girl's voice was as soft as a feather, with a slight sob in it.

Her eyes were red-rimmed, and glistening tears welled up in her eyelashes, threatening to spill over at any moment.

Looking at the worried expression on the Spirit Clan girl's face, Ye Yunjian felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

He shook his head slightly and forced a smile: "I'm fine, just a minor injury."

The spirit girl took out a clean white silk handkerchief from her bosom and gently wiped the bloodstains from Ye Yunjian's arm.

The silk handkerchief felt soft and cool to the touch, with a faint fragrance, which made Ye Yunjian feel comfortable.

As she bandaged him, she gently comforted Ye Yunjian.

After the bandaging was completed, the spirit girl raised her head, her eyes filled with a hint of shyness and admiration as she looked at Ye Yunjian.

Ye Yunjian looked at her, his heart filled with gratitude.

After such a tense battle, this heartwarming scene is incredibly comforting, like a clear spring flowing through one's heart.

Just as everyone turned their attention back to the mysterious object, trying to continue exploring its secrets, a figure silently appeared behind them.

He was hunched over, with white hair and beard, and wore a simple gray robe, looking like a wise man from ancient times.

The mysterious old man slowly walked up to the crowd, his murky gaze falling on the mysterious object emitting a ghostly light.

He said in a deep, aged voice, "This thing is related to the fate of the entire underworld..."

Everyone was startled upon hearing this, and their gazes all fell upon the mysterious old man. The old man paused for a moment, a glint of light flashing in his cloudy eyes, and slowly said, "It is..."

"It is..." The old man's lips moved as if he was about to reveal a shocking secret.

Everyone held their breath, their eyes fixed on the old man. Deep in the cave, all was silent, except for the faint glow emanating from the mysterious object, which reflected on everyone's faces, adding to the mystery.

Unable to contain his eagerness, Ye Yunjian stepped forward, cupped his hands, and asked, "May I ask, senior, what exactly is this thing? And what is its connection to the fate of the underworld?"

The old man's cloudy eyes seemed to pierce through the long years, looking towards the distant past. Just as he was about to speak, a sudden change occurred!

Several dark figures darted out from the surrounding shadows like ghosts, moving with astonishing speed, and rushed straight at the old man.

A cold glint flashed, and a chilling killing intent filled the air!

The leader, dressed in a black outfit, wore a sinister smile: "This secret isn't something just anyone can know!" He was none other than a Shadow Clan assassin!

"How dare you!" Xuanfeng roared, his figure flashing as he blocked the old man's path.

He quickly formed hand seals, and a wall of fire rose out of thin air, blocking all the attacks from the Shadow Clan assassins.

"You cowardly rats, how dare you act so presumptuously here!"