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

As the group headed towards the Scripture Pavilion, Meng Chuxi took a few steps before suddenly saying she had something to attend to. She glanced at Bai Yueling and Ye Yunjian, then turned and snapped the teleportation jade slip in half before leaving. Watching Meng Chuxi depart, Ye Yunjian felt a pang of loss, but said nothing. He then followed Nie Hanshan and Bai Yueling into the Scripture Pavilion.

The room was filled with the faint scent of books, and all sorts of classic texts were densely packed on the old wooden shelves.

Sunlight streamed through the tall windows, illuminating the heavy books and giving the entire space a solemn and mysterious feel.

Ye Yunjian took a deep breath, calmed himself down, and quickly began searching for clues among the many ancient books.

He first went to the oldest area in the library, where the books were ancient and well-preserved.

He flipped through the volumes one by one, his eyes scanning the text quickly between the lines.

Bai Yueling and Nie Hanshan waited patiently on the side. Bai Yueling would occasionally flip through some books out of curiosity, while Nie Hanshan would silently observe Ye Yunjian's actions, filled with admiration for his determination and ability.

Finally, in a seemingly inconspicuous ancient book, Ye Yunjian discovered a record that was extremely similar to the portrait on the jade pendant.

His hands trembled slightly, and his eyes gleamed with excitement as he quickly read the passage over and over again.

"This woman is named 'Xi Yao,' a peerless genius of the Xuanhuo Sect thousands of years ago. She is not only proficient in various spells, but also possesses an ancient formation, which is said to hide a major secret of the Xuanhuo Sect." Ye Yunjian read the contents in a low voice, a surge of indescribable excitement rising in his heart.

Upon hearing this, Bai Yueling and Nie Hanshan gathered around, their eyes filled with curiosity and admiration.

Nie Hanshan said in a deep voice, "If this formation is truly as described in the records, solving it might uncover many mysteries of the Xuanhuo Sect, but in doing so, it will inevitably attract the attention of the sect's higher-ups."

Ye Yunjian nodded and said firmly, "No matter what, I must find out the truth. This is not only to unravel the mystery of rebirth, but also to seek the truth and complete my revenge."

Just then, a cold voice rang out behind them: "This is not a place for you to rummage around!"

The three turned around and saw a woman in a turquoise dress standing not far away. She had a dignified appearance and sharp eyes, and was clearly the guardian of the library.

She stared coldly at the book in Ye Yunjian's hand and said, "You have violated the rules of the Scripture Pavilion, and I must confiscate your discovery."

Ye Yunjian's heart tightened, but he still forced himself to remain calm and said in a deep voice, "Senior, we do have something important to do, and we implore you to make an exception for us."

Ling Shuanghua remained unmoved and said coldly, "Rules are rules, and violators will be punished. These are the sect's regulations, and you must abide by them."

Ye Yunjian frowned, extremely anxious, unsure how to deal with this unexpected situation.

Bai Yueling and Nie Hanshan also felt a sense of tension; the atmosphere instantly froze, as if a storm was about to break.

Ling Shuanghua's emerald green dress gleamed coldly under the dim light of the library, her gaze sharp as a blade as she looked at the ancient book in Ye Yunjian's hand.

"Rules are rules, and I must confiscate this ancient book." Her tone left no room for argument, and she reached out to snatch it away.

How could Ye Yunjian give up so easily?

The formation recorded in this ancient book is very likely closely related to the mystery of his rebirth, his father's possession of his body, and his master's betrayal!

He gripped the edge of the ancient book tightly with his five fingers, his knuckles turning white from the force, and the veins on the back of his hand bulging.

"Senior, the formations in this ancient book are of great importance. Please reconsider!" He spoke urgently, trying to remain calm and persuade Ling Shuanghua.

The air around us seemed to freeze, and the tense atmosphere made it hard to breathe.

Bai Yueling watched anxiously from the side, her small hands tightly gripping the hem of her clothes, her pearly teeth gently biting her lower lip.

She was worried that her senior brother's discovery would be confiscated, and even more afraid that he would be punished as a result.

She stole a glance at Ling Shuanghua, whose face was ashen, and then at her senior brother's tense profile, her heart pounding with anxiety.

Seeing that Ling Shuanghua was about to forcibly take the book, Nie Hanshan quickly stepped forward and stood between the two.

"Elder Ling Shuanghua, wait! The formations in this ancient book are no small matter; they concern the rise and fall of the sect. Please consider this carefully," he said in a deep voice, his tone pleading.

"Elder Nie, are you trying to bend the law for personal gain?" Ling Shuanghua's eyebrows furrowed, her tone sharp. "How can the rules of the sect be taken lightly? If he secretly consults forbidden books today, will he steal the sect's most precious treasures tomorrow?"

"Elder Ling, you're being too kind!" Nie Hanshan argued. "This child's action was unintentional. Besides, his discovery of such an important formation is a good thing for the sect. How can it be considered a violation of the rules?"

The two argued back and forth, their debate growing increasingly heated, and the atmosphere in the library became tense, on the verge of exploding.

Ye Yunjian tightened his grip, his palms sweating profusely, and he even deformed the cover of the ancient book.

He took a deep breath, preparing to speak again to try and persuade her, when he heard Bai Yueling softly call out, "Senior Brother..." Her voice trembled slightly, and there was a hint of something else...

excited?

Bai Yueling's clear voice broke the tense atmosphere in the Sutra Repository.

Her eyes flashed, as if she had suddenly thought of something, and a blush of excitement appeared on her face.

"Elder Ling, Elder Nie, why don't we ask Elder Mo to judge?"

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

A hint of surprise flashed in Ling Shuanghua's emerald green eyes, while Nie Hanshan stroked his beard, a hint of approval in his eyes.

Even Ye Yunjian looked at his junior sister with some surprise, secretly admiring the girl's cleverness.

Elder Mo is the law enforcement elder of the Xuanhuo Sect. He is impartial and incorruptible and attaches great importance to the sect rules.

Asking him to judge is undoubtedly the fairest choice.

Although Ling Shuanghua was displeased, she couldn't find a reason to refute it, so she could only snort coldly, which was taken as acquiescence.

Before long, the sound transmission talisman was used, and Elder Mo quickly arrived at the Sutra Repository.

After listening to both sides' statements, he scanned the ancient book in Ye Yunjian's hand with sharp eyes, pondered for a moment, and said, "Ye Yunjian, you have indeed violated the sect rules by privately consulting forbidden books."

Ye Yunjian's heart sank, and beads of sweat appeared on his palms again.

Does this mean that these ancient books will ultimately be confiscated?

“However,” Elder Mo changed the subject, “your discovery of the formation recorded in this ancient book is a good thing for the sect. Considering it is your first offense and you had no malicious intent, we will not pursue the matter this time.”

Ye Yunjian immediately breathed a sigh of relief, and his tense body relaxed.

Bai Yueling cheered and jumped for joy, her clear laughter echoing like silver bells in the Sutra Repository.