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

Everyone was shocked, but thankfully the suction force was short-lived, and they breathed a sigh of relief. "Everyone be careful, I'll scout ahead!" Nie Hanshan's voice echoed through the chaos, and the tension and unease in everyone's hearts subsided slightly.

Everyone tensed up, their faces showing fear.

"What happened?!" Bai Yueling gripped Xiao Qingshuang's clothes tightly, her voice trembling, her face full of panic.

Xiao Qingshuang frowned, a hint of wariness in her eyes. She turned to look at Nie Hanshan, awaiting his instructions.

Nie Hanshan remained calm and composed, his face grave. He stroked his beard and said in a deep voice, "Everyone, step back! Something's wrong!"

However, the little secret realm was no longer peaceful at this point.

Without hesitation, Nie Hanshan took the lead and walked towards the entrance of the secret realm, each step firm and steady.

Ye Yunjian followed closely behind, his long sword radiating a blazing light, his eyes flashing with unwavering determination.

"Everyone keep up, don't fall behind!" Nie Hanshan's voice rang in everyone's ears, carrying an undeniable authority.

Bai Yueling and Xiao Qingshuang exchanged a glance and quickly followed, while Wei Wuji, harboring resentment, followed at the back of the group.

The group cautiously stepped into the secret realm, surrounded by a rich and mysterious aura, as if they had entered another world.

The light was dim, with only faint beams of light shining through the distant stone walls, giving off an air of unknown fear.

The air was humid and heavy, carrying a faint smell of blood, which made people feel tense involuntarily.

As soon as they entered the secret realm, everyone felt the atmosphere around them becoming increasingly eerie.

Suddenly, a deep roar came from ahead, followed by a group of ferocious beasts rushing out of the darkness and charging straight towards the group.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Wei Wuji became fearful and wanted to retreat, but accidentally bumped into Ye Yunjian.

Ye Yunjian frowned and glared at Wei Wuji. Wei Wuji felt resentment and the atmosphere instantly became tense.

"Watch out, everyone! The monster is coming!" Nie Hanshan shouted a warning, and everyone drew their weapons, ready to fight.

Xiao Qingshuang and Bai Yueling worked together seamlessly and responded quickly, while other disciples also joined the battle, creating chaos on the scene.

The ferocity of the monster was beyond imagination; its claws and teeth gleamed coldly, and it moved with lightning speed.

Ye Yunjian wielded his longsword like a dragon, slaying one demonic beast after another.

His gaze never left Bai Yueling, constantly watching over her safety.

"Junior Sister, be careful!" Ye Yunjian shouted, and his sword flashed out, cleaving a demonic beast that was lunging at Bai Yueling in two.

Bai Yueling's face turned pale.

"Ye Yunjian, you're being too arrogant!" Wei Wuji, burning with jealousy, couldn't help but provoke him.

However, Ye Yunjian ignored him, only giving him a cold glance before continuing his fierce battle with the demonic beast.

At this moment, Ye Yunjian's longsword, Earth Fire, transformed into a blazing dragon-shaped flame, slaying several powerful attacking demonic beasts with its blade.

The surrounding disciples were astonished and suddenly shouted to remind Ye Yunjian.

"Senior Brother Ye, be careful!" Bai Yueling shouted anxiously, her voice sounding particularly urgent amidst the chaos.

The powerful suction force reappeared, and it was even stronger than before.

Ye Yunjian's heart tightened, and he quickly adjusted his posture, using all his strength to resist the powerful suction.

But the suction was stronger than he had imagined, and he was eventually drawn into the depths of the source of the suction.

His figure disappeared in a flash of light, leaving only a lingering echo in the air.

"Everyone be careful!" Ye Yunjian's voice echoed amidst the chaos. Despite being filled with unknown fear, he still firmly warned everyone.

Xiao Qingshuang and Bai Yueling were about to give chase when Nie Hanshan stopped them: "No, the situation here is dangerous and the terrain is complex. You would have no clue what to do. I have my own plans. You should stick with the main group first. I will arrange for someone to rescue him."

Nie Hanshan then said to the crowd behind him, "Inner sect disciples, why aren't you making a move to rescue them?"

The inner sect disciples behind him had complicated expressions; none of them were willing to take the risk. Suddenly, a cold female voice said, "Elder Nie, I'll go save him!"

Everyone was shocked. It turned out that the person who spoke was Meng Chuxi, who had previously broken off the fate agreement with Ye Yunjian.

Before Elder Nie could speak, Meng Chuxi shifted her feet and was already several feet away, carried away by the suction force, leaving behind the words: "He once had a fateful pact with me. I was able to find him. Just wait for us to return as planned."

Ye Yunjian was sucked into a mysterious place, and the surrounding space suddenly became unusually quiet.

He felt his legs buckle, but he finally regained his balance.

The sight before him left him speechless—strange light emanated from all around, and fluorescent, ever-changing colors danced in the air, as if he were in a wondrous dream world.

Suddenly, an old man in black robes appeared before them.

The old man's face was covered by a black mask, revealing only a pair of indifferent eyes.

Those eyes seemed to see right through everything, creating a sense of oppression in people's hearts.

"And who are you?" Ye Yunjian asked calmly, maintaining his composure despite feeling immense pressure.

The old man in black robes' eyes flickered slightly, seemingly surprised by Ye Yunjian's composure.

He had expected Ye Yunjian to beg for mercy upon seeing him, but he hadn't anticipated that the young man would be so calm.

This piqued his interest in Ye Yunjian.

"Who I am is not important," the old man in black robes said in a low, cold voice. "What is important is why you are here."

Ye Yunjian's heart skipped a beat. He sensed a subtle change in the old man's tone, which made him even more vigilant.

He didn't answer immediately, but instead carefully looked around at his surroundings, trying to find more clues.

"I am Ye Yunjian, an outer disciple of the Xuanhuo Sect. I entered the small secret realm on a mission from the sect. I don't know why I was brought here by a powerful suction force," Ye Yunjian answered truthfully, his tone remaining calm.

The old man in black robes looked even more complicated; he seemed to be more interested in Ye Yunjian's answer.

He slowly raised his hand, and a beam of light emanated from it, surrounding Ye Yunjian.

“You are extraordinary,” the old man in black robes said with a hint of admiration, “but I cannot let you leave easily. You must pass the test I set before you can leave this place.”

Ye Yunjian's heart tightened, but he did not back down. Instead, he looked at the old man in black robes with even greater determination.

"I am willing to accept the test," Ye Yunjian said firmly, his tone full of confidence.

The old man in black robes nodded slightly. However, at that moment, a huge, illusory black shadow suddenly appeared in mid-air. The shadow was terrifying.

"You certainly have guts!" The shadowy figure's chilling voice echoed in the air, as if foreshadowing an impending danger.