Hu Yuan swiftly channeled the power of his Hunyuan Spiritual Root, intertwining and fusing it with the Vermilion Bird True Fire spewed by Xiao Gang, the sword spirit. Together, they condensed a blazing and solid defensive barrier in the void, resembling an invisible shield forged from golden flames, blocking out the surrounding dark energy and the faintly approaching danger.
Once the barrier stabilized, Hu Yuan took a deep breath and once more poured the surging power of his Hunyuan Spiritual Root into the mysterious jade coffin. Pressing the tip of the Broken Sword lightly against the edge of the coffin lid with a solemn and resolute expression, he whispered, "Break—"
In an instant, a crisp, ancient, and rhythmic locking mechanism sounded, as if an ancient Secret Realm were being awakened. The jade coffin lid slowly rose, suspending in mid-air and emitting a faint, cold glow that fully revealed the scene within the coffin.
Chapter 331