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

Although Ye Yunjian and his group were prepared, they were still caught off guard by the sudden attack. Nie Hanshan was the first to be hit and was surrounded by several bandits.

He brandished his long sword, desperately trying to defend himself, but the bandits' attacks were ruthless and deadly.

Soon, several wounds appeared on Nie Hanshan's body, and blood stained his clothes.

He gritted his teeth, roared, and swung his sword at the enemy again.

Gu Ling reacted a little slowly and was ambushed by a bandit, who struck her in the back with a palm strike.

He groaned and fell to the ground, the staff slipping from his hand.

He struggled to get up, but the excruciating pain in his back prevented him from moving.

Seeing this, Lin Yao quickly cast a spell, sending ice spikes flying towards the bandits who were besieging Nie Hanshan.

The ice pick pierced the bandit's body with a sickening sound.

Several bandits fell to the ground with a thud, howling in pain.

Ye Yunjian headed straight for the bandit leader.

His swordplay was swift and fierce, the sword light flashing like streaks of lightning piercing the night sky.

The bandit leader, however, was exceptionally agile. He wielded his giant axe, blocking Ye Yunjian's attacks time and time again.

"Kid, you've got some skills!" the bandit leader grinned maliciously. "But you're still too green!" He took advantage of Ye Yunjian's momentary lapse in attention and swung his axe at his shoulder.

Ye Yunjian felt a gust of wind coming and quickly dodged to the side.

The giant axe grazed his shoulder, sending a burning pain through him.

He was secretly alarmed; the bandit leader's strength was indeed not to be underestimated.

Seeing this, Lin Yao once again used her magic to support Ye Yunjian.

A dazzling light flashed, and the bandit leader was hit, staggering back a few steps.

Enraged, he ordered his men to attack even more frantically.

"Kill them all!" the bandit leader roared. "Leave no one alive!"

The bandits surged in like a tide, and Ye Yunjian and his companions were completely surrounded.

The battle intensified, the sounds of clashing swords, screams, and roars mingling together to create a cruel symphony.

Just then, an aged voice came from deep within the palace: "Stop!"

Elder Xuanfeng's appearance was like a solid barrier, blocking everyone's way.

He brandished his longsword, its blade flashing, forcing back the bandits who had surrounded him.

At the same time, he looked at the injured Nie Hanshan and Gu Ling with concern, his eyes full of worry.

Gentle spiritual energy flowed from his palms, reaching their wounds. The warm energy dispelled the pain and soothed their terrified hearts.

Nie Hanshan and Gu Ling felt grateful for Elder Xuanfeng's care, and their initial fear and despair were gradually replaced by courage.

"It's alright, children, I'm here." Elder Xuanfeng's voice was steady and powerful, giving everyone great confidence.

Just then, Gu Ling, who was lying on the ground, suddenly found that he was holding a strange stone in his hand.

The stone's surface is uneven and pitted, emitting a faint fluorescence, and it feels cool to the touch.

He instinctively lifted the stone, only to be surprised to find that the previously menacing bandits were now retreating, their eyes filled with fear.

"What is this thing?" Gu Ling muttered to himself in surprise and doubt.

Seeing this, Ye Yunjian and the others were also stunned, but Ye Yunjian quickly realized what was happening.

He shouted, "Guling, attack them with those stones!"

Although Gu Ling was timid, she showed amazing courage at the crucial moment.

Without hesitation, he rushed towards the bandits, raising the stone high in his hand.

Upon seeing the stone, the bandits retreated as if they had seen a ghost, daring not to approach.

Ye Yunjian seized the opportunity, his long sword dancing like a dragon, unleashing a fierce sword aura that forced the bandit leader to retreat repeatedly.

Lin Yao and Nie Hanshan rallied and joined forces to attack, defeating the remaining bandits.

Seeing that all was lost, the bandit leader roared in despair and led his remaining men in a hasty retreat.

Everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief, and the joy of surviving the ordeal spread among them.

However, at this moment, something changed suddenly.

Where the treasure was located, a golden light curtain appeared out of thin air, forming a powerful restriction.

The barrier emanated chilling energy fluctuations, like a sleeping behemoth that could awaken at any moment.

Everyone stared at the barrier before them, their expressions turning serious.

"This..." Elder Xuanfeng frowned and reached out to touch the restriction, but felt a powerful backlash that made him involuntarily take a few steps back.

"This restriction is extraordinary..."

A golden light curtain, like a giant shield, stretched out before everyone.

The runes, like tadpoles, swam across the light screen, shimmering with strange light, reflecting on everyone's faces, making them appear mysterious and unpredictable.

A faint energy fluctuation permeated the air, as if it contained immense power.

“This restriction seems to be set up using some kind of ancient formation.” Elder Xuanfeng stroked his beard, his brows furrowed, and his eyes gleamed with wisdom.

"Its complexity far exceeds my imagination."

Ye Yunjian's eyes were sharp as he carefully observed the runes on the restriction, trying to find the pattern within them.

Lin Yao took out an ancient book from her storage bag and flipped through the array diagrams inside, hoping to find a way to break it.

Nie Hanshan paced back and forth, occasionally touching the barrier with his hand to feel the flow of its energy.

Even the usually timid Gu Ling mustered her courage and carefully observed the restriction, hoping to be of help.

Time ticked by, and despite trying various methods, they were unable to budge the restriction even slightly.

The tense atmosphere grew stronger, and anxiety was written on everyone's face.

Suddenly, the runes in the center of the barrier began to flicker violently, emitting a buzzing sound.

Immediately afterwards, a phantom figure slowly emerged.

The figure was tall and imposing, radiating powerful energy fluctuations, like a god descending to earth.

"You audacious madman, how dare you covet what I protect!" The figure roared deafeningly, his voice filled with majesty and fury.

Everyone was startled and took a few steps back, watching the illusory figure in front of them warily.

"Junior Ye Yunjian, I had no intention of offending you." Ye Yunjian stepped forward, clasped his hands in a respectful bow, and spoke in a respectful tone.

"The restriction was broken only to prevent the man in black robes from obtaining the treasure."

"A man in black robes?" The spirit of the restriction sneered, "Nonsense! You greedy fools, don't even think about deceiving me!"

Ye Yunjian wanted to explain, but was interrupted by the spirit of the restriction: "No need for further explanation! Since you insist on this, then don't blame me for being ruthless!"

The spirit of the restriction spoke coldly, slowly raising his hand, a dazzling light gathering in his palm...

A dazzling light burst forth from the palm of the Spirit of Restriction, transforming into several sharp beams of energy that shot towards the crowd like a sudden storm.