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

Ye Yunjian reached out and touched the stone door. A chilling energy instantly coursed through his body, and he felt a pang of fear. The power of this restriction far exceeded his expectations. Bai Yueling asked worriedly, "Senior brother, this restriction..."

Ye Yunjian stared intently at the runes on the stone gate, his eyes resolute: "It's alright, let me take a look..."

Looking at the intricate runes on the stone gate is like gazing at an ancient and mysterious map.

The runes shimmered with a faint light, flickering like breathing, and the energy fluctuations they contained sent a shiver down his spine.

He tried to touch it with his spiritual power, but it was like throwing a mud ox into the sea, not even causing a ripple.

This restriction was far more complex and powerful than he had imagined.

"Senior brother, this restriction is so powerful! Can we go in?" Bai Yueling's voice carried a hint of worry, and her clear voice echoed in the valley.

Ye Yunjian frowned and did not answer.

He traced the runes with his fingers again and again, trying to find a pattern in them.

A cold mountain wind blew by, bringing a chill, but it couldn't dispel the anxiety in his heart.

Time passed second by second, but the restriction remained unmoved, like an insurmountable chasm blocking their way.

Nie Hanshan stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze deep, silently observing the restriction.

Although he was the Grand Elder of the Inner Sect and had seen much, he still found this ancient restriction difficult to deal with.

A tense atmosphere filled the air, so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.

"It seems we have no choice but to launch a direct attack." Ye Yunjian took a deep breath.

He activated his Xuanhuo Technique, and a ball of crimson flame rose from his palm, the intense heat instantly dispelling the surrounding chill.

"Senior brother, be careful!" Bai Yueling exclaimed.

Ye Yunjian ignored him and thrust the flame in his hand out, smashing it hard against the stone door.

boom!

With a loud bang, the runes on the stone gate shone brightly, and a powerful recoil force struck, causing Ye Yunjian to stagger backward.

Bai Yueling quickly stepped forward to support him, her eyes filled with worry: "Senior brother, are you alright?"

Nie Hanshan also stepped forward, blocking the two of them, and warily watched the stone gate.

The surrounding space was violently shaking, and the trees in the valley were swaying as if they would collapse at any moment.

A sense of danger permeated the air, sending chills down one's spine.

At this moment, a voice came from a distance...

Just as Ye Yunjian was thrown back by the recoil and everyone thought he was going to be injured, a figure appeared like a ghost and caught him steadily.

Upon closer inspection, everyone realized that the newcomer was none other than Gu Ling, a disciple from the outer sect. Gu Ling was still young and had a good relationship with Bai Yueling.

"Gu Ling? What are you doing here?" Bai Yueling asked in surprise.

Gu Ling supported Ye Yunjian, a mysterious smile on his face: "I heard you were coming to break the restriction, so I came here to help." He paused, his gaze falling on the runes flashing on the stone door, "I have some knowledge of restriction techniques, so perhaps I can be of some help."

This unexpected act of kindness ignited a glimmer of hope in everyone's hearts.

Ye Yunjian steadied himself and nodded gratefully to Gu Ling.

Gu Ling walked to the stone gate, carefully observing the arrangement of the runes while muttering incantations.

His fingers danced in the air like butterflies flitting among flowers, and mysterious runes flowed from his fingertips, merging into the runes on the stone gate.

As Gu Ling moved, the runes on the stone gate began to change. The flickering light gradually stabilized, and a powerful restrictive force gradually dissipated.

Ye Yunjian seized the opportunity, channeled his spiritual power into his palm, and struck the stone door fiercely.

With a crisp "crack!", the restriction on the stone door was finally broken open, creating a crack.

Upon seeing this, Ye Yunjian did not hesitate to slip into the crevice.

Behind the stone gate was a dark passage. Ye Yunjian walked forward along the passage and came to a hidden secret room.

In the center of the secret room was a stone table, on which sat an ancient book.

Ye Yunjian was overjoyed, knowing that this ancient book must contain important information.

He strode to the stone table, picked up the ancient book, and eagerly opened it.

However, the moment he opened the ancient book, a strange aura rushed towards him.

A new restriction appeared on the ancient book, emitting a faint black light, clinging tightly to it like a malignant tumor.

“The power of the curse…” Nie Hanshan’s expression changed, and he said in a deep voice.

Bai Yueling also exclaimed in surprise, took a few steps back, her eyes filled with terror.

Ye Yunjian frowned, his eyes flashing, as he looked at the cursed seal on the ancient book…

"This……"

"This curse power is extremely strange. Do not act rashly with your sword." Nie Hanshan advised in a deep voice, his tone tinged with worry.

The black barrier writhed like a living thing, emanating a chilling aura that made even him feel uneasy.

Ye Yunjian took a deep breath, his eyes resolute.

"Now that we've come this far, how can we give up so easily?" He understood the danger of this restriction, but in order to uncover the mystery of rebirth and to seek revenge, he had to obtain this ancient book.

Bai Yueling clenched her fists tightly, biting her lower lip with her pearly teeth, her worry evident.

She wanted to dissuade Ye Yunjian, but knowing his stubbornness, she could only silently pray that he would be safe and sound.

Ye Yunjian reached out and lightly touched the black seal on the ancient book with his fingertips.

A chilling aura instantly invaded his meridians, like countless tiny ice needles piercing his flesh, causing him to shiver involuntarily.

He frowned and channeled his spiritual energy, trying to dispel the chilling aura.

However, this power was like a persistent ailment, clinging tightly to his spiritual energy and constantly eroding it.

Tried again and again, failed again and again.

Fine beads of sweat appeared on Ye Yunjian's forehead, and his arms began to tremble slightly.

Each time his spiritual energy touched the restriction, he was met with a powerful backlash, which made his hands go numb and his blood and qi surge within his body.

Seeing Ye Yunjian struggling so much, Nie Hanshan frowned. He knew that the power of this curse was extraordinary. If it was not handled properly, it could damage his meridians at best, and even endanger his life at worst.

The surrounding air seemed to freeze, and a tense atmosphere permeated the air.

"This can't go on..." Nie Hanshan muttered to himself.

Just as Nie Hanshan was about to speak to stop Ye Yunjian from continuing his attempt, a clear voice suddenly broke the tense atmosphere.

"Perhaps, I can give it a try." Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw Gu Ling walk out from the crowd, holding several strangely shaped metal pieces in her hand, which shimmered with an eerie light.

"My restrictive techniques and Senior Brother Ye's spiritual power may complement each other."

Gu Ling's suggestion surprised everyone, but then a glimmer of hope ignited in their eyes.

Ye Yunjian hesitated for a moment, then nodded in agreement.