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

Gu Ling's breathing gradually stabilized, and his eyes regained some determination. "We won't lose!" Lin Yao shouted, and the magic weapon in her hand shone even brighter. Fiery red beams of light rained down on the rune in the northeast corner, causing it to flicker more and more violently, as if it were about to shatter at any moment.

Fairy Qingyu also increased her spiritual power output, making the golden light shield even more solid and blocking all of the ghostly attacks.

Although Zi Ling was afraid, she gripped the short sword tightly, her eyes revealing an indomitable will.

They encouraged each other, their eyes filled with determination; this unity ignited a flame of hope within them.

Ye Yunjian seized the opportunity, and the light of his longsword suddenly surged. A sharp sword aura pierced through the darkness and struck the rune in the northeast corner.

With a crisp "crack," the rune finally succumbed to the pressure and shattered.

A crack appeared in the barrier, and Ye Yunjian's eyes flashed with a sharp light. He moved like lightning and rushed out in an instant.

He shot towards the black-robed old man like an arrow released from a bow, his longsword transforming into a silver lightning bolt, aiming straight for the old man's throat.

The old man in black robes clearly hadn't expected Ye Yunjian to break through the restriction so quickly, and in his haste, he could only raise his staff to defend himself.

"Clang!" A metallic clang rang out, sparks flying everywhere.

Ye Yunjian's swordplay was like a rainbow, each strike faster than the last, forcing the black-robed elder to retreat repeatedly.

Although the old man in black robes possessed profound cultivation, Ye Yunjian's swordsmanship was exquisite, and every move he made perfectly countered his attacks.

After several rounds, the old man in black robes was already at a disadvantage, with many wounds on his body.

"Pfft!" Ye Yunjian pierced through the black-robed old man's shoulder blade with his sword. The old man let out a miserable cry, staggered, and almost fell to the ground.

Ye Yunjian's eyes flashed with a cold light, and he was about to deliver the final blow to the black-robed elder when suddenly, the entire palace began to shake violently, the ground began to collapse, and a powerful suction force dragged everyone downwards...

"Not good!" Nie Hanshan roared and grabbed Gu Ling beside him.

The collapse of the palace intensified, with boulders raining down from above and the ground cracking open with jagged fissures, resembling the gaping maws of a giant beast.

Dust filled the air, obscuring the sky and the air was thick with a choking odor.

Ye Yunjian steadied himself, his eyes sharp as he quickly scanned his surroundings, searching for a possible escape route.

"Quick! This way!" he shouted, and charged towards a relatively intact archway.

Lin Yao, Nie Hanshan, Gu Ling, and Fairy Qingyu followed closely behind, their panic mixed with a glimmer of hope.

Zi Ling stood frozen in place, staring in horror at the collapsing palace, her legs weak and almost unable to move.

Seeing this, Fairy Qingyu grabbed her arm and pulled her towards Ye Yunjian.

With a loud "Boom!", a huge boulder fell from the sky and landed right in front of the archway, completely blocking the only passage.

Ye Yunjian's pupils contracted sharply, and his heart sank.

He rushed to the boulder, pressed his palms against its surface, and frantically poured his inner energy into it, trying to push it away.

However, the boulder remained motionless, as if it had become one with the earth.

Sweat streamed down Ye Yunjian's face as he gritted his teeth and exerted his strength once more.

The boulder remained unmoved, but his arms began to tremble as a wave of despair washed over him.

The surrounding temperature rose higher and higher, and the air became scorching hot.

Lin Yao and the others also arrived at the boulder. Seeing Ye Yunjian's futile efforts, despair was written all over their faces.

"Are we all going to die here?" Gu Ling said in a trembling voice, his face losing its usual playful smile and replaced by deep fear.

Nie Hanshan slammed his fist into the boulder, producing a dull thud, but it had no effect.

He slumped down, letting out a weak sigh.

Just then, Ye Yunjian suddenly felt a scorching heat coming from behind the boulder.

He turned around abruptly, looked at Lin Yao, and a resolute glint flashed in his eyes: "Yao'er, help me out!"

Flames rolled and thick smoke billowed as the palace collapsed, accompanied by scorching heat waves, as if to engulf everyone.

Gu Ling covered her mouth and nose, coughing violently, her face turning red, and she was having increasing difficulty breathing.

"Cough cough...I...I can't breathe..." he said intermittently, his eyes filled with terror.

Nie Hanshan helped him up and anxiously looked around, but couldn't find anywhere to hide.

The high temperature scorched their skin, and the sweat evaporated instantly, leaving a sticky feeling.

Ye Yunjian clenched his teeth, and the muscles in his arms trembled slightly from the excessive force.

The boulder remained motionless, blocking their only path to survival.

Despair gnawed at his heart like a venomous snake, but he did not give up.

Amidst the scorching heatwave, he suddenly remembered that he still had a magical artifact in his storage bag—the Mountain-Breaking Cone!

It is said that this cone can break through all the hard things in the world, so perhaps there is still a glimmer of hope!

He quickly reached into his storage bag, his fingertips touching the cold cone. A chill instantly spread throughout his body, invigorating him.

Ye Yunjian took out the Mountain-Breaking Cone, raised it high above his head, and chanted incantations as his true energy surged into the cone like a torrent.

The mountain-breaking cone emitted a dazzling light, its tip gleaming with a chilling sharpness.

"drink!"

Ye Yunjian shouted and slammed the Mountain-Breaking Cone into the boulder.

The cone tip struck the stone surface, producing a screeching sound and sending sparks flying.

However, the expected earth-shattering event did not occur.

The Mountain-Breaking Cone seemed to be suppressed by an invisible force, unable to advance an inch!

Ye Yunjian was greatly alarmed. What secrets were hidden behind this giant rock?

He channeled his inner energy once more, and the light from the Mountain-Breaking Cone shone even brighter, yet it still couldn't budge the boulder an inch.

Instead, a powerful counterforce came, making his hands go numb and almost unable to hold the Mountain-Breaking Cone.

"A sword hidden within!" Lin Yao exclaimed, her face filled with worry.

Ye Yunjian's eyes were bloodshot, and veins bulged on his forehead.

He felt an unprecedented sense of oppression, as if a mountain was pressing down on his heart, making it hard for him to breathe.

Just then, he felt a warmth coming from his palm.

"Trust me..." Lin Yao's voice rang in his ears, firm and powerful.

Lin Yao gripped Ye Yunjian's palm tightly, the warmth flowing through her hand into his body, as if infusing him with new vitality.

Ye Yunjian felt Lin Yao's warmth and support, and the despair in his heart slowly dissipated, replaced by a strong fighting spirit.

He raised his head and scanned his companions around him. Nie Hanshan, Gu Ling, Fairy Qingyu, and Zi Ling also gathered around, each of their faces filled with determination and resolve.

This warm sentiment spread even in dire circumstances, allowing everyone to feel an unprecedented sense of unity.

"Everyone, let's help!" Ye Yunjian shouted, his tone filled with determination.