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

Nie Hanshan also stopped attacking. He gripped his giant axe tightly, his eyes warily fixed on the treasure chest, and said in a deep voice, "Be careful!" Ye Yunjian took a deep breath...

The eerie atmosphere emanating from the treasure chest grew stronger and stronger, as if countless ghosts were whispering, sending chills down one's spine.

Ye Yunjian took a deep breath, gripped his sword tightly, his eyes resolute, showing no sign of backing down.

His heart was as firm as a rock, knowing full well that everything before him was merely part of a trial, yet he still felt immense pressure.

The air around us seemed to freeze under this eerie atmosphere, making it difficult to even breathe.

A tense atmosphere permeated the crowd, as if a great battle was about to break out.

Lin Yao hid behind Ye Yunjian, clutching a defensive magic weapon in her hand, her eyes nervously fixed on the treasure chest, fear evident on her face.

Nie Hanshan and Gu Ling also became vigilant, their eyes fixed on the treasure chest, afraid of any slight disturbance.

"What...what is this..." Gu Ling's voice trembled, his face was pale, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

Nie Hanshan also stopped attacking. He gripped his giant axe tightly, his eyes warily fixed on the treasure chest, and said in a deep voice, "Be careful!"

Ye Yunjian was torn between continuing to break the restrictions to obtain the treasure or giving up and leaving.

After all, this eerie atmosphere made him feel a great sense of danger.

His reason told him to be cautious, but his desire for the treasure made him unwilling to give up easily.

He frowned, his heart filled with conflicting emotions.

"Yun Jian, what's hidden in this treasure chest might not be a good thing." Lin Yao's voice carried a hint of worry as she gently tugged at Ye Yun Jian's sleeve.

Ye Yunjian remained silent for a moment, then said with a firm gaze, "Things have come to this point, we cannot give up halfway. Whatever is hidden in the treasure chest, we must face it."

As soon as the words were spoken, the restrictions on the treasure chest suddenly emitted a deafening roar, and the eerie aura intensified, as if it were about to devour everyone.

Ye Yunjian's heart tightened, and he gripped his sword even tighter, preparing to face the unknown challenge.

Just then, the seal on the treasure chest finally shattered completely, and a powerful spiritual force surged out of the chest, instantly enveloping the entire cave in light.

Everyone's eyes turned to the treasure chest, their hearts filled with a mixture of anticipation and fear.

A sinister aura surged forth like a tide, and the air was filled with a bone-chilling cold, like countless tiny ice needles pricking the skin.

This aura not only affected the senses, but also began to strangely influence everyone's spiritual power.

Nie Hanshan felt a sudden blockage in his dantian. His previously smooth spiritual energy became as thick and viscous as solidified honey, making it difficult to mobilize.

His movements as he swung the giant axe became sluggish, the heavy axe blade feeling as if it were filled with lead, each swing requiring immense effort.

Large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead, soaking his thick eyebrows. He gritted his teeth, his face flushed, and he struggled against this strange force.

Gu Ling was in even worse shape. He was already timid and cautious, and now he was so frightened that his face turned pale and his lips trembled.

He felt his arm gradually go numb, and the longsword in his hand hummed as if it were about to slip from his grasp at any moment.

He stared wide-eyed in terror, trying to call for help, but found that his throat was blocked and he couldn't make a sound.

Ye Yunjian and Lin Yao were also affected, but because of their higher cultivation levels, they had stronger resistance.

Ye Yunjian felt a tightness in his chest and his breathing became rapid, but he endured the discomfort and kept his eyes fixed on the treasure chest, not daring to relax for a moment.

Lin Yao gripped Ye Yunjian's sleeve tightly, her fingertips turning white. She tried her best to control her trembling body and bury her fear deep in her heart.

Just as everyone was struggling to hold on, Elder Xuanfeng, who had been silent all along, suddenly moved.

He stepped forward, standing in front of the treasure chest, a resolute look appearing on his aged face.

He slowly raised his hands, his fingers flying, forming a complex and ancient hand seal.

He muttered incantations, and the obscure and difficult-to-understand spells came out of his mouth in a low voice, making the surrounding air seem to tremble.

Everyone stared at Elder Xuanfeng in astonishment, not understanding what he was about to do.

Ye Yunjian felt a vague unease in his heart. He wanted to stop Elder Xuanfeng, but he didn't know how to start.

Does the elder intend to use his own power to forcibly break the seal on the treasure chest?

That's way too risky!

As Elder Xuanfeng chanted, the spiritual power on his body began to fluctuate violently, and a powerful energy condensed around him, forming a dazzling sphere of light.

The sphere of light grew larger and brighter, eventually transforming into a dazzling pillar of light that shot straight towards the treasure chest...

"Elder!" Ye Yunjian exclaimed in surprise.

Elder Xuanfeng's spiritual power struck the treasure chest's protective barrier like a golden lightning bolt.

The black barrier trembled violently, emitting a teeth-grinding grinding sound, as if it might shatter at any moment.

Ripples spread across the surface of the barrier, like black waves stirred up by a stone thrown into water.

A burnt smell filled the air, caused by the high temperature generated by the collision of spiritual energy.

Elder Xuanfeng groaned, a flush appearing on his aged face, clearly indicating that he had expended a great deal of energy.

His hands moved in a series of hand seals, and golden spiritual power surged even more violently toward the treasure chest, causing the barrier to fluctuate more and more intensely.

Everyone held their breath, watching the scene with bated breath, as if time had stood still.

Just when everyone thought the restriction was about to be broken, the treasure chest suddenly emitted a low hum, and a powerful suction force surged out from the chest, like a huge vortex, trying to devour all of Elder Xuanfeng's spiritual power.

Elder Xuanfeng's expression changed drastically. His originally flushed face turned pale instantly. He hurriedly adjusted his spiritual energy output, trying to resist the suction force, but found that his spiritual energy disappeared without a trace, like a mud ox sinking into the sea.

"Elder!" Ye Yunjian's heart tightened; he knew that Elder Xuanfeng was in danger at this moment.

"Quickly, lend the elder a hand!" Ye Yunjian shouted, no longer hesitating, and transferred his spiritual power without reservation.

Nie Hanshan, Gu Ling, and Lin Yao also realized what was happening and began to channel their spiritual power into Elder Xuanfeng's body.

The four streams of spiritual energy converged into a powerful torrent, surging towards Elder Xuanfeng.

With the support of everyone, Elder Xuanfeng felt his body filled with power again.

He took a deep breath and increased his spiritual power output again. The golden lightning became even more dazzling, as if it would illuminate the entire cave.

"Break!" Elder Xuanfeng roared, and the golden lightning finally pierced through the black barrier.

With a crisp "crack," the black barrier shattered into pieces like broken glass and vanished into thin air.

The treasure chest slowly opened, and a dazzling light shone out, illuminating the entire cave.