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

He took out a crystal-clear jade pendant from his storage bag. He had obtained this pendant from Situ Jiuxiao's cave, and he had never known its purpose. He slowly placed the jade pendant into the groove, and the pendant fit perfectly into the groove, making a crisp sound.

Just then, Elder Xuanfeng appeared at the entrance of the passage...

He looked at the scene before him, but did not rush forward...

Elder Xuanfeng's arrival was like a stabilizing force thrown into a turbulent sea, gradually calming the panicked crowd down.

He did not rush forward, but stood with his hands behind his back, gazing intently at the intricate patterns on the stone gate, like a wise man deciphering an ancient riddle.

His brows were furrowed and his lips were slightly pursed, as if he was trying hard to recall something.

Time ticked by, and a tense atmosphere filled the air, with only the sound of everyone breathing clearly audible.

Suddenly, Elder Xuanfeng murmured, "I understand!" His voice was soft, yet it carried an undeniable firmness.

Upon hearing this, everyone turned their gaze to Elder Xuanfeng, who slowly said, "According to the sect's ancient records, the restrictions on this stone gate are not unbreakable, but rather require a special method to open."

Elder Xuanfeng walked to the stone gate and pointed to an inconspicuous rune below it, saying, "We need to inject our own spiritual power into this rune and control the output frequency of our spiritual power to match the fluctuation frequency of the stone gate's restriction. Only in this way can we create resonance and open the stone gate."

Following Elder Xuanfeng's instructions, everyone slowly poured their spiritual power into the runes.

Ye Yunjian's spiritual power is extremely yang and strong, Lin Yao's spiritual power is gentle and delicate, Nie Hanshan's spiritual power is as violent as thunder, and Gu Ling's spiritual power is as steady as a mountain.

Four distinct spiritual energies converged, forming a strange energy fluctuation that slowly seeped into the stone gate's restrictions.

The stone gate's restrictions sensed this energy fluctuation and began to tremble violently, emitting a series of buzzing sounds, like a sleeping beast about to awaken.

The patterns on the stone gate surface shimmered and emitted a dazzling light, illuminating the entire passage.

"Keep it up!" Elder Xuanfeng said in a deep voice, his tone tinged with excitement.

Upon hearing this, everyone increased their output of spiritual energy.

The cracks on the stone gate's protective barrier grew larger and larger until finally, with a "crack," the stone gate slowly opened, revealing a swirling vortex of rainbow-colored light.

Everyone held their breath as an inexplicable aura swept over them, sending shivers down their spines.

"Let's go!" Ye Yunjian shouted in a low voice and stepped into the stone gate first.

Lin Yao, Nie Hanshan, and Gu Ling followed closely behind, while Elder Xuanfeng guarded the rear.

Beyond the stone gate lies a completely unfamiliar space, filled with unknown dangers and opportunities.

"Where...where is this?" Gu Ling's voice trembled slightly.

Ye Yunjian did not answer, but instead scanned his surroundings warily.

Suddenly, his gaze fell on a high platform in the center of the space. On the platform was a stone that emitted a strange light. The stone slowly rotated, emitting a heart-palpitating energy fluctuation.

Ye Yunjian's heart skipped a beat, and a strange premonition welled up in his heart...

He reached out to touch the stone...

"do not move!"

Entering a mysterious realm to explore rare treasures, one only realizes the difficulty of the journey when danger arises.

The rainbow vortex suddenly contracted, and Ye Yunjian and the others felt a dizzying sensation. When they opened their eyes again, they found themselves in a strange space.

The flickering light, like breathing, illuminated the strangely shaped rocks around them, casting distorted shadows. The air was filled with a rich spiritual energy, yet it carried a hint of unsettling restlessness.

A powerful surge of spiritual energy swept in like a tidal wave, pressing down on everyone's nerves and inspiring awe.

Ye Yunjian took a deep breath, his sword hummed, and the blade emitted a faint cold light as he walked cautiously at the front of the group.

Lin Yao, Nie Hanshan, and Gu Ling followed closely behind, each holding their breath and not daring to make the slightest sound.

A tense atmosphere permeated the crowd, highlighting their fear of the unknown.

They hadn't gone far when a loud "boom" rang out, and a huge crack suddenly appeared in the ground. The jagged fissure resembled the gaping maw of a giant beast, spewing out scorching flames and bringing waves of intense heat.

Ye Yunjian reacted quickly, grabbing Lin Yao beside him and retreating rapidly.

Nie Hanshan then brandished his long sword, cleaving away the incoming flames.

"Ah!" A scream shattered the tense silence.

Gu Ling couldn't dodge in time and was grazed on the arm by the flames. He cried out in pain, staggered back a few steps, and fell to the ground.

A sharp pain shot through his wound, turning his face pale, and large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead.

The oppressive atmosphere grew even heavier, and everyone was worried about his injuries.

Ye Yunjian immediately stepped forward to check and saw that Gu Ling's sleeve was charred, revealing a patch of charred skin. Smoke was still rising from the wound, emitting a burnt smell of roasted meat.

"I'll do it!" Lin Yao said...

Instead of hiding behind as usual, Lin Yao decisively took out a magic artifact shaped like a jade ruyi.

She muttered incantations as her slender fingers swiftly traced across the jade ruyi, causing the artifact to emit a soft, emerald-green light. A cool, refreshing aura flowed out like a gentle stream, rushing towards the raging flames.

Surprisingly, this seemingly gentle force temporarily suppressed the blazing flames, which flickered noticeably and made a hissing sound, as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over them.

Everyone couldn't help but look at Lin Yao with new respect. They had originally thought she was just a weak woman who needed protection, but they didn't expect her to be so calm and composed at the crucial moment, showing great strength.

Lin Yao's gaze was firm and her expression focused. She was completely unaware of the surprised looks coming from those around her, as all her attention was concentrated on controlling the magical artifact.

Suddenly, countless ice spikes shot out from all around the space, their sharp whistling sounds echoing throughout the entire area.

The ice spikes were incredibly fast, shooting towards the group like a torrential downpour.

Nie Hanshan shouted loudly, his long sword flashing so fast that it blocked all the ice spikes aimed at him and those around him.

The crisp clanging sounds continued, and sparks flew everywhere.

His bravery and fearlessness are admirable; he is like a guardian deity, protecting everyone behind him.

However, there were simply too many ice spikes, and their attack angles were tricky, making them impossible to defend against.

Even though Nie Hanshan was highly skilled in martial arts, he gradually felt his strength waning, and large beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

The group was once again in danger, and a tense atmosphere enveloped them once more.

Just then, an ice pick grazed Lin Yao's cheek, leaving a shallow bloodstain on her fair face.

Lin Yao exclaimed in surprise, and the jade ruyi in her hand almost slipped from her grasp.