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

Upon hearing this, the black-robed elder's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he immediately understood Ye Yunjian's meaning. He swayed his body, dodging an attack, and then unleashed both palms simultaneously, sending a powerful surge of spiritual energy sweeping out like a whirlwind, directly striking the guardian's lower body.

The guardian lost his balance and staggered a few steps.

Ye Yunjian seized the opportunity, his sword flashing like a rainbow, aiming straight for the guardian's weakness.

With a soft "whoosh," the sword tip pierced the guardian's body. The guardian let out a roar before turning into a wisp of black smoke and disappearing.

Meng Chuxi stepped forward and, together with Ye Yunjian, broke through the guardian's defenses in one fell swoop, with the black-robed elder behind them providing cover.

Seeing this, the other guardians rushed to attack, but none of them could withstand the offensive of Ye Yunjian and Meng Chuxi.

Soon, only ruins remained in the cave, and a faint smell of blood filled the air.

The old man in black robes looked at Ye Yunjian and said meaningfully, "I originally thought you were a master at the peak of the Profound King Realm."

Ye Yunjian smiled modestly, but in his heart he was thinking that since his rebirth, his strength had indeed improved a lot, and it seemed that the road to revenge was just around the corner.

The old man in black robes walked deep into the cave and took out a treasure that emitted a faint light from a concave rock.

He handed the treasure to Ye Yunjian and said in a hoarse voice, "This treasure is destined for you, so I'll give it to you."

Ye Yunjian took the treasure and found that it was an ancient jade pendant. The surface of the jade pendant was as smooth as a mirror, and some strange patterns could be vaguely seen.

When he turned the jade pendant over, he discovered that it was engraved with a portrait of an exceptionally beautiful woman.

The woman had exquisite features, a refined and elegant appearance, and a noble air, yet she also possessed a mysterious and unpredictable quality.

Ye Yunjian's heart skipped a beat. Who was this woman?

Why is she here?

This woman seemed to have some connection to the secrets of the Xuanhuo Sect. He held the jade pendant and fell into deep thought.

Just then, the old man in black robes suddenly spoke: "Who is she? You will soon find out." After saying that, the old man gave Ye Yunjian a deep look, turned around and disappeared into the depths of the cave.

Ye Yunjian gripped the jade pendant tightly, his fingertips tracing the delicate features of the woman in the portrait, a strange thrill spreading through his heart.

He raised his head and looked into the depths of the cave, where no one was there anymore, only the echoing footsteps indicating that the old man in black robes had once been there.

The phrase "You'll find out soon enough" was like a pebble thrown into his calm heart, creating ripples in his heart.

He had to find out the woman's identity and her connection to the Xuanhuo Sect.

Meng Chuxi snorted and said to Ye Yunjian, "Now that things are settled here, let's go back and talk to Elder Nie and the others first."

"Let's go back." Ye Yunjian's voice was deep and carried an undeniable air.

After some effort, the two finally returned to their original position, where fortunately Nie Hanshan and Bai Yueling were still waiting for them.

Upon seeing Ye Yunjian, Bai Yueling was overjoyed. When Ye Yunjian showed the jade pendant to everyone, she also came over.

Bai Yueling curiously leaned closer, her clear eyes scanning the jade pendant, and exclaimed, "Wow, what a beautiful sister! Senior brother, who is this?"

Nie Hanshan also moved closer, carefully examining the portrait on the jade pendant. His thick eyebrows furrowed slightly, as if he had thought of something, but then he shook his head: "I have never seen this person before."

Nie Hanshan pondered for a moment, then continued, "There is actually another place in this small secret realm, which is the scripture pavilion of my inner sect. We can go there to investigate."

The four left their original spot and headed towards the inner sect's scripture pavilion in the small secret realm.

On the way, Bai Yueling kept asking questions, guessing the identity of the woman in the portrait. One moment she said she was a fairy descended to earth, and the next she said she was an ancient sect elder.

Although Nie Hanshan did not speak, the solemnity between his brows revealed his inner unease.

Ye Yunjian remained silent, his mind churning. He sensed that this woman might be the key to unlocking the mystery of his little secret realm.

The air was filled with the faint fragrance of grass and trees, and sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground.

Each of the four had their own thoughts and quickened their pace.

Soon, they arrived at a small cliff, a secluded spot that was not easily noticed by ordinary people.

Nie Hanshan used a password and forbidden techniques, and the journey was smooth and safe.

Entering the small cliff entrance, after walking for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, you will find yourself in a new world.

The towering pavilion is majestic and solemn, and the ancient bricks and tiles exude a sense of historical weight, appearing particularly solemn under the sunlight.

Two guards in black uniforms, holding halberds, stood solemnly guarding the gate.

"Who goes there?" The guard's voice was cold and emotionless, the metallic scraping sound carrying a hint of warning.

Ye Yunjian cupped his hands and said, "I am Ye Yunjian, an outer sect disciple, here to consult the classics."

Upon hearing this, the guard looked Ye Yunjian up and down, his voice still cold, "The Scripture Pavilion is a vital place of the sect. Without an elder's order, no one is allowed to enter."

Ye Yunjian's heart tightened. He had long expected that entering the Scripture Pavilion would not be easy, but he did not expect it to be so strict.

“Senior brother,” he tried to make his tone sound sincere, “we have come here on orders and have important business to attend to. Please make an exception for us.”

The guard's eyes narrowed, and his tone became even more forceful, "Rules are rules. Without the elder's decree, no one is allowed to enter!"

Seeing this, Nie Hanshan stepped forward and said in a deep voice, "I am Nie Hanshan, the Grand Elder of the Inner Sect. We do indeed have important matters to attend to."

Upon hearing this, the guard hesitated for a moment, but still refused to back down: "Even the Grand Elder cannot enter without an Elder's Token; this is a sect rule!"

Ye Yunjian frowned, his heart burning with anxiety.

Time was of the essence, and he could not afford to linger here.

Looking into the guard's unwavering gaze, he felt a surge of unease, and the atmosphere instantly became tense.

Just as things were at a stalemate, Bai Yueling suddenly pulled out a token from her bosom, held it high, and said with a smug look, "Here it comes! This is a special pass given to me by the elder, who told me to keep it safe. I never expected it to come in handy this time!"

The guard's expression changed when he saw the token; he clearly recognized its origin.

He asked in a deep voice, "Where did this token come from?"

Bai Yueling blinked and smiled innocently, "I borrowed it from the elder to play with. I didn't know it could be used!"

The guard shook his head helplessly. Although he still had some doubts, he didn't say anything more and finally let the three of them pass.

Nie Hanshan also breathed a slight sigh of relief and gave Bai Yueling an approving look.

Ye Yunjian's heart stirred, and he looked at his junior sister with new respect. At the same time, he couldn't help but feel a little surprised and fortunate.