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

"Watch out!" Ye Yunjian roared... Seeing Lin Yao in danger, Ye Yunjian didn't hesitate and stepped aside to protect Lin Yao behind him.

His arm accidentally brushed against Lin Yao's shoulder, the soft touch flashing by.

Lin Yao's cheeks flushed slightly, her heart pounded, and a strange feeling welled up inside her.

She looked up at Ye Yunjian's broad back. A strange light shone on his resolute profile, making him appear even more aloof. Lin Yao's eyes unconsciously revealed a hint of admiration.

Ye Yunjian was completely focused on blocking the ice spikes and did not notice Lin Yao's reaction.

He wielded his sword with impenetrable speed, his sword energy crisscrossing, shattering all the ice spikes aimed at the two of them with a crisp "clinking" sound, like the crackling of ice crystals breaking.

"Hurry!" A low shout echoed through the space.

Elder Xuanfeng rapidly formed hand seals while chanting incantations. The obscure spells, like ancient ballads, echoed through the space with a mysterious power.

A dazzling golden light burst forth from his body, rapidly expanding to form a huge semi-circular spiritual energy shield that enveloped everyone.

The ice spikes struck the shield, shattering like moths to a flame, turning into tiny ice shards that drifted through the air.

The clanging and banging sounds continued incessantly, yet they couldn't budge the shield in the slightest.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, knowing they were safe for the time being.

Nie Hanshan put down his long sword, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and looked at Elder Xuanfeng with lingering fear. Gu Ling also struggled to stand up, clutching her injured arm, and nodded gratefully to Elder Xuanfeng.

Elder Xuanfeng stood calmly with his hands behind his back, displaying the demeanor of a master, as if everything was under his control.

Just as everyone was relieved to have escaped a calamity, a deep roar came from the depths of the space, like a giant beast from ancient times, carrying a heart-palpitating pressure that echoed through the space.

The roar grew closer, and the ground trembled slightly.

The crowd's expressions turned tense again. They looked at each other, filled with unease, unsure of what new dangers awaited them.

Elder Xuanfeng frowned, his gaze grave as he looked in the direction the voice came from, and said in a deep voice, "They've arrived..."

The giant beast emerges from its cage, startling everyone; its heroic spirit is displayed in the fight against the enemy.

The earth trembled violently, as if some enormous creature was about to burst forth from the ground.

The muffled roar grew closer and closer, the oppressive feeling intensifying, making it almost impossible to breathe.

Finally, under everyone's watchful eyes, a huge black beast slowly emerged from the depths of the space.

It was enormous, like a small mountain, covered in thick black scales that shimmered with a metallic sheen in the dim light.

A nauseating, fishy stench filled the air, assaulting everyone's sense of smell.

The behemoth's eyes were like two scarlet lanterns, radiating a bloodthirsty light that sent chills down one's spine.

Ye Yunjian and the others gripped their weapons tightly, ready for battle.

A tense atmosphere permeated the air; they felt immense pressure, as if a mountain was pressing down on their hearts, making it hard to breathe.

Nie Hanshan gritted his teeth, the long sword in his hand humming as he suppressed his fear, his heart churning with turmoil.

Lin Yao's eyes were sharp, and the long sword in her hand gleamed with a cold light. She calmly observed the giant beast's every move, searching for its weakness.

The giant beast opened its blood-red maw, revealing sharp fangs, and a black aura spewed out from its mouth.

The aura was highly corrosive; wherever it went, the ground hissed and emitted plumes of white smoke.

Ye Yunjian and the others hurriedly dodged, but Nie Hanshan was a step too slow.

The black aura splashed onto his feet, instantly corroding a piece of his boot and revealing the skin underneath.

A sharp pain shot through him, and Nie Hanshan couldn't help but groan, but he gritted his teeth and endured it without making a sound.

A fire of rage burned within him. He gripped his longsword tightly, his eyes fixed on the giant beast, wishing he could tear it to pieces.

"Be careful!" Elder Xuanfeng shouted, waving his whisk and sending a golden light towards the giant beast, dispersing the black aura.

Everyone's expressions turned extremely solemn; the beast's strength far exceeded their expectations.

Lin Yao whispered, "This aura is strange..." Before she could finish speaking, a glint of light flashed in Gu Ling's eyes, and he silently moved his feet...

Gu Ling's actions surprised everyone.

He was not intimidated by the beast's terrifying aura. Instead, taking advantage of the moment when everyone was confronting the beast, he quietly circled around to the side of the beast.

He held his breath, his heart pounded, and his palms were sweaty, but a determined light shone in his eyes.

The colossal beast's massive body blotted out the sky, casting a shadow that enveloped Gu Ling, making him feel suffocated.

The stench emanating from the giant beast grew even stronger, almost making him vomit.

He suppressed his discomfort and carefully observed the giant beast's body, hoping to find a flaw.

The behemoth seemed to sense Gu Ling's intention, and its huge tail swept towards Gu Ling like a steel whip.

A strong wind howled, carrying a chilling power.

Upon seeing this, Ye Yunjian's pupils suddenly contracted. He swung his longsword, and a sharp sword aura shot out, slamming into the giant beast's tail.

"boom!"

With a loud bang, the giant beast's tail was blocked by the sword energy, and its speed was slightly reduced.

Gu Ling seized the fleeting opportunity and rolled sharply to the side, narrowly avoiding the giant beast's attack.

The giant beast, in pain, let out a deafening roar.

Its eyes turned even redder, as if burning with raging fire.

It was completely enraged, raised its claws high, and pounced on the group.

The sharp claws gleamed with a cold light, as if they were about to tear everything apart.

Ye Yunjian and the others' expressions changed; they knew that the real battle had only just begun.

"Gu Ling!" Lin Yao exclaimed.

Lin Yao's heart clenched. She knew Gu Ling's cowardice all too well. In such a dangerous situation, he was facing the giant beast alone, which was extremely perilous.

Biting her lower lip, Lin Yao quickly formed hand seals, and a warm spiritual energy flowed into Gu Ling's body through the special connection between the two.

Gu Ling's legs, which had been trembling, were now miraculously filled with power.

A warm current flowed through my body, dispelling my fear and replacing it with unprecedented courage.

He looked at Lin Yao with gratitude, his eyes shining with determination.

In this perilous time, their friendship grew even stronger, like stars illuminating each other in the darkness.

"You beast, prepare to die!" Elder Xuanfeng roared, brandishing his whisk. Golden runes flew out like dragons, carrying righteous energy, heading straight for the giant beast's head.

At the same time, Nie Hanshan roared and slashed fiercely at the head of the giant beast with his long sword, which was wrapped in a sharp blade aura.