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

"Heavenly Sword Returns to Origin!" Ye Yunjian roared, his longsword flashing out. A massive white blade, carrying a world-destroying aura, cleaved into the black-robed man's tide of spiritual energy like a thunderbolt.

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Like fire meeting ice and snow, the black spiritual energy was utterly powerless before the white sword blade and dissipated.

"What?!" The man in black robes exclaimed in surprise, clearly not expecting Ye Yunjian to be able to unleash such powerful strength.

Seeing a glimmer of hope, Nie Hanshan got up from the ground, his eyes burning with a fierce fighting spirit.

He brandished his broadsword, roared, and a sharp blade aura followed closely behind Ye Yunjian's blade, slashing fiercely at the man in black robes.

Gu Ling and Lin Yao also roused themselves, unleashing their full spiritual power to join the battle.

The three connected their spiritual powers, forming an unbreakable defensive line.

The man in black robes had a gloomy face. His hands were constantly changing hand seals, and black spiritual energy transformed into various ferocious and terrifying monsters that let out deafening roars and frantically pounced on Ye Yunjian and the others.

Inside the cave, sword light flashed, blade shadows flew, and the booming sound of colliding spiritual energy was deafening.

Ye Yunjian and the others were fearless; they stood back to back, supporting each other.

Just as the two sides were deadlocked, the man in black robes suddenly took out a black bead from his pocket.

The beads exuded a chilling, evil aura, as if they came from the deepest hell.

The man in black robes revealed a sinister smile and tossed the bead into the air.

The bead instantly released a powerful suction force, and Ye Yunjian and the others felt their bodies being uncontrollably pulled towards the bead.

They resisted desperately, but it was like sinking into a quagmire; the more they struggled, the deeper they sank.

"Heh heh..." The man in black robes let out a chilling laugh, "It's over!"

Seeing that everyone was about to be sucked into the bead, a resolute glint flashed in Ye Yunjian's eyes, "Even if I die, I'll drag you down with me!" He suddenly burned his essence blood, and a violent power erupted within his body...

The smile in the black-robed man's eyes suddenly froze. "You..."

Ye Yunjian and the others were pulled by the enormous suction force of the black bead, their bodies involuntarily moving closer to the bead.

Danger was imminent; their faces were filled with terror, and their hearts were pounding as if they were about to burst from their chests.

Lin Yao bit her lower lip tightly and waved her slender hand repeatedly, trying to use her spiritual power to interfere with the bead's suction force. However, her spiritual power disappeared without a trace, like a mud ox sinking into the sea.

A wave of despair washed over her, and she closed her eyes helplessly, a tear sliding down her cheek.

Nie Hanshan and Gu Ling slammed their weapons into the ground in an attempt to steady themselves.

However, the suction was so strong that they were still being pulled toward the beads little by little.

Nie Hanshan gritted his teeth, veins bulging on his forehead, and flames of anger burned in his eyes.

Gu Ling's face had turned deathly pale, her lips were trembling, and her eyes were filled with fear.

Just when everyone thought there was no way to turn the tide, Ye Yunjian's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he suddenly made a move that surprised everyone - he stopped resisting the suction force and instead went with it, actively rushing towards the black bead!

"Ye Yunjian!" Lin Yao exclaimed in surprise, her eyes filled with worry and confusion.

Nie Hanshan and Gu Ling were also stunned, not understanding why Ye Yunjian would take such a risk.

The man in black robes was taken aback when he saw Ye Yunjian's actions. Then, a cruel smile appeared on his lips, as if he could already see Ye Yunjian being sucked into the bead and his soul being scattered.

"Overestimating yourself!" he sneered, his eyes full of mockery.

However, just as Ye Yunjian was about to touch the bead, a red crystal radiating a fiery aura suddenly appeared in his hand—the Xuanhuo Crystal!

The power of the crystal erupted instantly, and a scorching flame enveloped Ye Yunjian, resisting the evil power of the black bead.

Ye Yunjian showed no fear on his face, but rather a resolute expression.

"You wish!" Ye Yunjian said through gritted teeth.

The Xuanhuo Crystal burst forth with dazzling firelight, and the crimson flames, like fire dragons, tightly coiled around the black bead.

The bead emitted a painful buzzing sound, as if it were enduring immense torment.

The black-robed man's face turned extremely ugly. He quickly formed hand seals and chanted incantations, trying to regain control of the bead.

"Damn it! Where did this kid get such a treasure!" the black-robed man growled through gritted teeth. He could feel the connection between the bead and himself weakening, and a nameless panic surged into his heart.

Ye Yunjian was under immense pressure, the flames of the Xuanhuo Crystal burning his skin, but he dared not relax for a moment.

Large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead, but his eyes remained firm as he stared intently at the black bead.

He could sense the evil power struggling within the bead, like a trapped beast.

Seeing an opportunity, Nie Hanshan and Gu Ling seized the chance and launched an attack on the man in black robes.

Nie Hanshan wielded his giant axe, the sharp axe wind carrying a whistling sound as it cleaved towards the man in black robes.

Gu Ling then summoned his flying sword, its light flashing as it coiled around the black-robed man like a serpent.

The man in black robes was struggling to cope. He had to fend off attacks from Nie Hanshan and Gu Ling while also trying to control the black bead, making him look rather disheveled for a time.

His black robe was torn, revealing streaks of blood, but his eyes gleamed with a mad light.

As the power of the Xuanhuo Crystal continued to increase, more and more cracks appeared on the black bead, until it finally exploded with a "bang".

The powerful impact knocked the man in black robes to the ground, where he slammed heavily against the cave wall, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

"Ah!" The man in black robes let out a painful roar. He struggled to get up, but his body could not move.

Ye Yunjian and the others felt a sense of relief. They looked at each other and smiled, their eyes filled with joy.

"We won!" Gu Ling shouted excitedly.

Ye Yunjian looked at the black-robed man lying on the ground. He slowly walked up to the man, looked down at him, and a sharp sword aura condensed in his hand.

"You..." The man in black robes looked at Ye Yunjian in horror.

Ye Yunjian's lips curled into a cold smile. "The game is over."

At this moment, a dark shadow flashed by...

The sword energy in Ye Yunjian's hand flickered erratically, and the intense heat of the Xuanhuo Crystal had not yet dissipated, the burning sensation still clearly lingering.

The man in black robes fell to the ground, black blood gushing from his mouth, staining the ground red. A strong stench of blood filled the air, making his stomach churn.

Reason told him that he shouldn't pursue a desperate enemy; they were all exhausted and it was not a good time to stay here.

However, looking at the dying man in black robes, the image of his master's tragic death reappeared before his eyes, and overwhelming hatred almost consumed him.

Lin Yao noticed Ye Yunjian's furrowed brows and trembling hands. She gently tugged at Ye Yunjian's sleeve and said softly, "Senior Brother Ye, let's go first. Everyone is injured."