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

The crowd gathered around the treasure chest. Ye Yunjian took a deep breath, slowly reached out his hand, and tentatively touched the edge of the barrier.

The moment his fingertips touched the layer of dark blue light, a powerful force instantly sent him flying away.

Ye Yunjian staggered back a few steps, his arm slightly numb, his brows furrowed.

"This restriction..." he murmured to himself, his mind filled with doubt.

This force was not simply a repulsion, but more like a devouring force, an attempt to absorb him into it.

Lin Yao watched Ye Yunjian with worry, clutching the hem of her clothes tightly, her fingertips turning white, as if something terrible was about to happen.

Ye Yunjian did not give up. He took out the Xuanhuo Crystal and poured his spiritual power into it.

The Xuanhuo Crystal emitted a blazing light, illuminating everything around it.

He carefully brought the Xuanhuo Crystal close to the barrier, attempting to test its power.

However, the moment the Xuanhuo Crystal came into contact with the restriction, the dark blue light suddenly surged, instantly devouring the power of the Xuanhuo Crystal.

Ye Yunjian felt a powerful suction force coming from him, and the Xuanhuo Crystal in his hand trembled violently, as if it was about to break free from his control.

He was unwilling to give up and kept adjusting the output of his spiritual power in an attempt to resist the suction force.

However, no matter how hard he tried, he could not break through the barrier.

Ye Yunjian's face gradually turned pale, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

The air around them seemed to freeze, and a suffocating atmosphere enveloped everyone.

Nie Hanshan and Gu Ling also watched Ye Yunjian nervously. They knew that the restrictions on this treasure chest were extraordinary, and the slightest carelessness would lead to utter destruction.

"This restriction... seems to be absorbing our power..." Ye Yunjian said in a deep voice, his tone revealing a hint of weariness.

He retrieved the Xuanhuo Crystal, his gaze fixed on the eerie light shimmering within the barrier, a sudden sense of foreboding rising within him.

“It… seems to be awakening…” Elder Xuanfeng’s deep, hoarse voice broke the surrounding silence.

He kept a close eye on the protective barrier surrounding the treasure chest, "Be careful..."

The eerie blue light grew stronger, pulsating rhythmically like breathing, and the air around the treasure chest distorted accordingly.

An invisible pressure emanated from the restriction, enveloping everyone's hearts and making them feel suffocated.

Nie Hanshan was the first to be hit. He felt as if a huge rock was pressing on his chest, and it became difficult for him to breathe.

Sweat rolled down his forehead, his face turned as pale as paper, and his legs began to tremble, making it difficult for him to stand.

"Brother Nie!" Gu Ling saw this and quickly reached out to help him.

However, just as his hand was about to touch Nie Hanshan, a dark blue arc of light shot out from the restriction and struck Gu Ling's arm hard.

"Ah!" Gu Ling screamed, staggered back a few steps, and squatted down, clutching her arm.

A gruesome wound appeared on his arm, from which blood gushed out, staining his sleeve red.

Ye Yunjian's heart sank; the power of this restriction was even stronger than he had imagined.

He glanced at Lin Yao and noticed that she was also pale. He clenched his fist and secretly vowed to protect her.

Just then, Elder Xuanfeng suddenly made a move.

He took out an ancient scroll from his storage bag and slowly unfurled it.

The scroll was densely covered with ancient characters, radiating a faint golden light.

Everyone was puzzled by this.

I don't understand why Elder Xuanfeng took out the scroll at this time.

Could this scroll contain a method to break the seal?

Elder Xuanfeng remained silent, his gaze fixed on the text on the scroll, his brows furrowed, as if he were studying it carefully.

The surrounding air seemed to freeze, silent and still, with only the flickering blue light of the barrier and the faint golden light emanating from the scroll reflecting each other, adding to the mystery.

"Found it..." Elder Xuanfeng suddenly spoke, breaking the surrounding silence.

His voice was deep and hoarse, yet it carried an undisguised excitement.

He raised his head, his eyes fixed intently on the restrictions surrounding the treasure chest. "So that's how it is..." he said slowly, his tone carrying a hint of something unfathomable.

"Elder, have you found a way to break the restriction?" Ye Yunjian asked hurriedly, his tone full of anticipation.

Elder Xuanfeng did not answer. He slowly stretched out his hand, pointed to a line of text on the scroll, and said, "This restriction is not for protecting the treasure chest..."

"Then... what is it for?" Ye Yunjian pressed.

Elder Xuanfeng didn't explain. He slowly closed the scroll, looked at everyone with deep eyes, and said in a deep voice, "Prepare..." As soon as Elder Xuanfeng finished speaking, Lin Yao seemed to have thought of something, and her eyes lit up.

She quickly pulled out a specially made set of runes from her storage bag. These runes shimmered with a strange light and emitted a faint medicinal fragrance.

Without any hesitation, Lin Yao threw the rune toward the restriction.

The moment the rune touched the restriction, a ripple spread across the azure light screen, like a stone thrown into a calm lake.

Everyone was overjoyed. Could it be that the restriction was about to be broken?

However, the next moment, the restriction burst forth with an even stronger light, and a powerful counterattack wave suddenly spread out from the treasure chest.

Lin Yao was the first to be hit, and was sent flying backward by the force, crashing heavily to the ground. A mouthful of blood spilled from the corner of her mouth, staining her clothes red.

"Lin Yao!" Ye Yunjian exclaimed and rushed to Lin Yao's side to help her up.

Upon seeing Lin Yao injured, Nie Hanshan roared in anger, his eyes turning bloodshot.

He drew the giant axe from his back, and a surge of violent spiritual power flowed into the axe blade. The giant axe immediately shone brightly, radiating a terrifying pressure.

Nie Hanshan rushed towards the barrier without regard for anything, raised his giant axe high, and slashed down fiercely.

"Break!" he roared, pouring all his strength into this one strike.

With a loud "boom," a tiny crack appeared on the surface of the barrier.

Upon seeing this, everyone was overjoyed. Could it be that this seemingly indestructible barrier was finally about to be broken?

The flame of hope burned brightly in everyone's hearts.

However, just as everyone was preparing to press their advantage and completely break the restriction, a sudden change occurred.

The treasure chest suddenly burst into a dazzling light, which flickered and beat like a heart.

A powerful force surged from the treasure chest, causing the surrounding space to distort.

Everyone was stunned by this sudden turn of events. They stopped what they were doing and stared nervously at the treasure chest, waiting to see what would happen next.

"What...what is this?" Gu Ling's voice trembled.

Elder Xuanfeng's expression was solemn, his gaze fixed on the treasure chest, and he said in a deep voice, "Step back..."