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

The surrounding air grew heavy, as if it had solidified into a massive stone, making it difficult for everyone to breathe. Lin Yao bit her lip tightly, while Nie Hanshan clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white from the force.

Gu Ling hid behind Nie Hanshan, her face pale and her lips trembling slightly.

Even the usually composed Elder Xuanfeng couldn't help but show a look of anxiety at this moment.

A dangerous aura spread through the air, like a volcano about to erupt, instilling unease and fear.

Suddenly, some monster-like creatures appeared in the scene. They were twisted, had ferocious faces, and emitted terrifying roars.

They lunged at Ye Yunjian with bared teeth and claws, exuding a suffocating sense of oppression.

Ye Yunjian mentally dodged the attack while simultaneously channeling his mental energy to launch a counterattack.

His spiritual power transformed into sharp swords, clashing fiercely with these demonic creatures and producing a series of ear-piercing roars.

In the real world, Ye Yunjian's body began to convulse violently. His face was sometimes pale and sometimes flushed, and large beads of sweat kept rolling down his forehead.

His companions were frantic with worry, but powerless to help, and could only watch helplessly as he endured immense pain.

Just when Ye Yunjian was about to be overwhelmed, he suddenly discovered that these demons were afraid of light.

They let out painful howls in the light, and their bodies began to gradually dissipate.

Ye Yunjian was overjoyed and immediately concentrated his mind, transforming all his spiritual power into dazzling light.

The light, like the dawn breaking, instantly dispelled the surrounding darkness and also drove away those hideous monsters.

Ye Yunjian felt a sense of relief, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his shoulders.

He slowly opened his eyes and saw the anxious faces of his companions.

"I...I'm fine..." Ye Yunjian said weakly.

Nie Hanshan's hand remained suspended in mid-air...

Nie Hanshan gently stroked Ye Yunjian's forehead with his rough, large hand, wiping away the beads of sweat that covered it.

A warm current flowed from his palm to Ye Yunjian's skin, dispelling the lingering chill.

Ye Yunjian felt the warmth of this brotherhood, and a sense of gratitude welled up in his heart.

Lin Yao asked with concern, "Brother Ye, how are you feeling? Is there anything wrong?" Her clear eyes were filled with worry, and her tone was as gentle as a spring breeze.

Although Gu Ling was timid, he mustered up his courage and came closer, whispering, "Brother Ye, it's so good that you're alright." His voice trembled slightly, but his eyes were full of sincere concern.

Fairy Qingyu gently tucked a strand of hair that had fallen across Ye Yunjian's cheek behind his ear and said softly, "Young Master Ye, you really frightened us just now." Ziling nodded in agreement, and a warm feeling spread among them amidst the tense atmosphere.

The scene shifted again, and Ye Yunjian found himself on an ancient altar.

At the center of the altar was an intricate rune that emitted a faint golden light.

Ye Yunjian felt a strange sense of familiarity with this rune, as if he had seen it somewhere before.

He instinctively reached out, wanting to touch the rune.

The instant his fingertips touched the runes, a powerful force surged into his body, and countless images flashed through his mind, switching rapidly like a revolving lantern.

He saw mountains and rivers, the sun, moon and stars, all kinds of rare and exotic animals, and countless humans fighting, living, and multiplying.

Ye Yunjian held his breath, trying hard to grasp a clue from these images.

Suddenly, a thought struck him, and he seemed to understand something.

He began to try to decipher the rune, breaking it down into small parts and analyzing their meanings one by one.

Time passed second by second, and beads of sweat appeared on Ye Yunjian's forehead again, but he dared not relax for a moment.

He felt he was getting closer and closer to the truth.

Finally, he successfully deciphered part of the meaning of the runes.

An excited expression appeared on his face, and his eyes sparkled.

"I...I think I understand..." Ye Yunjian said excitedly.

His companions were happy for him and gathered around, eager to know what he had discovered.

However, just as Ye Yunjian was about to further interpret the runes, the scene suddenly became chaotic.

The altar began to shake violently, and the surrounding space began to distort and deform.

A powerful force surged from all directions, tightly enveloping Ye Yunjian and forcibly pulling him out of his mind.

"Pfft!" Ye Yunjian suddenly opened his eyes and spat out a mouthful of blood.

His face turned deathly pale instantly, and he collapsed to the ground, powerless.

Others also gathered around, their faces filled with fear and worry.

Elder Xuanfeng's expression was grave, and he asked in a deep voice, "What happened?"

Ling Xuzi frowned, his gaze fixed intently on Ye Yunjian, and slowly said, "It seems someone doesn't want him to know the truth..."

Ye Yunjian suddenly opened his eyes, and a mouthful of blood gushed out, staining the ground beneath him red.

His face was ashen, and his body collapsed limply to the ground, like an empty shell devoid of a soul.

"Ye Yunjian!" Lin Yao exclaimed and rushed forward to support him.

Nie Hanshan and Gu Ling also nervously gathered around, their eyes filled with worry.

"What happened?" Elder Xuanfeng's voice trembled slightly; he had never seen Ye Yunjian so weak.

Ling Xuzi frowned, staring intently at Ye Yunjian, and slowly said, "It seems that someone doesn't want him to know the truth..." His voice was low and hoarse, as if it came from the depths of hell.

Fairy Qingyu bit her lower lip and looked at Ye Yunjian with worry. She could feel a powerful force surging in the dark, as if an invisible giant beast was slowly opening its bloody maw, preparing to devour them.

Zi Ling stood aside, curiously observing everything before her. Although she didn't know what was happening, she could feel the tense atmosphere in the air and couldn't help but feel a little scared.

Just then, a chilling laugh broke the silence.

"Hehehe... You overconfident brat, how dare you pry into secrets you shouldn't be aware of!"

An old man dressed in a black robe slowly emerged from the shadows, a cruel smile on his face and a cold light flashing in his eyes.

Ye Yunjian struggled to lift his head, glaring angrily at the old man in black robes. His eyes burned with fury, as if he wanted to incinerate the other man.

"It's you!" he said through gritted teeth, his voice hoarse and weak.

The old man in black robes sneered and said disdainfully, "That's right, it's me! You didn't expect this, did you? You've finally fallen into my hands!"