A cold smile curled at the corner of the Mysterious Person's mouth as he said icily, "Hand over that box, and I can spare your lives." Yet everyone turned a deaf ear to his threat, clearly unwilling to submit so easily.
In an instant, the atmosphere grew tense to the extreme, and a thrilling battle was on the verge of erupting. The Mysterious Person's subordinates pounced like starving tigers. Agile and powerful, they made everyone feel immense pressure at once.
Though caught somewhat off guard by such formidable enemies, everyone did not retreat. Instead, they fought back fiercely. Blades flashed and swords clashed, while shouts of battle rose and fell. The entire scene descended into chaos.
The little disciple struggled to cope in battle, having to fend off the enemy's fierce attacks while also dividing his attention to break the restriction on the box. Just as he began to feel overwhelmed, he suddenly noticed a faint resonance between the Divine Bell and the runes on the box.
This discovery invigorated the little disciple, as if he had glimpsed a ray of dawn in the darkness. He focused intently, carefully sensing the resonance and trying to find a way to break the restriction through it.
However, just as the little disciple was wholly absorbed, the Mysterious Person seized the opportunity. Moving like a ghost, he swiftly broke through everyone's defenses and charged straight at the box.
Seeing this, the little disciple burned with anxiety. He knew the consequences would be unthinkable if the Mysterious Person succeeded. Without hesitation, he activated the Divine Bell with all his strength. In an instant, the Divine Bell blazed brightly, and its resonance with the runes grew ever stronger.
As the Divine Bell's radiance intensified, the restriction on the box seemed to be affected by something,