"It is said that the corpse lying inside is that of a powerful being, whose cultivation has exceeded our imagination."

"There must be endless treasures in this coffin!"

The crowd discussed fervently, their greedy gazes sending chills down one's spine.

At that moment, the coffin suddenly trembled, and a powerful force erupted from within. A wave of destructive energy swept across the scene, sending many Martial Artists flying before they could react.

"Ah—" A Martial Artist let out a miserable scream, their body exploding mid-air, blood mist filling the atmosphere.

The terrifying sight left everyone present horrified, yet greed triumphed over fear as they once more surrounded the coffin.

Major factions also sprang into action, including the Infinite Mountain, Heavenly Dao Sect, Destruction Hall, Shaking Light Sacred Land, Yaochi Holy Land, and Demon Clan territories. Elder experts battled over the entity inside the coffin, while younger generations clashed at the periphery, vying for the treasures that occasionally burst forth.

Gu Sheng joined the fray as well. With the powerful physique of the Ancient Sacred Body and the sharp swordsmanship of Gale Nine Swords, he maneuvered effortlessly among the crowd. Yet, he encountered an annoying opponent—Wu Dewang, a rotund figure with a rounded belly.

Despite his modest cultivation, Wu Dewang was agile and adept at snatching treasures from Gu Sheng. During one skirmish, he managed to pilfer two of Gu Sheng's treasures by surprise.

"You filthy Taoist, give me back my treasures!" Gu Sheng roared angrily, chasing after Wu Dewang. A fierce chase unfolded across the mining site, but Wu Dewang, slippery as an eel, constantly escaped Gu Sheng's grasp at crucial moments. This infuriated Gu Sheng but also strengthened his resolve to reclaim his belongings.

Wu Dewang was slippery like an eel, often deploying various Magical Treasures at key moments, leaving others overwhelmed.

It was then that the coffin trembled once again.

"Buzz..."

This time, the force was even greater, causing the entire mining site to appear on the brink of collapse. The crowd panicked and scattered in all directions. Only Gu Sheng and a few other powerful Martial Artists remained near the coffin.

They knew this tremor of the coffin must hold extraordinary significance.

"Zoom..."

Sure enough, moments later, a treasure emitted golden light as it flew out of the coffin. It was a golden longsword, inscribed with ancient runes and radiating immense energy.

The appearance of the longsword astonished and stirred desire in everyone present. They rushed to grab the sword, but Gu Sheng seized it first.

"Whish!"

Gu Sheng grasped the golden longsword, sensing the overwhelming power contained within its blade. Confidence and determination filled his heart. "This sword is mine now!"

Gu Sheng shouted boldly, wielding the sword and charging toward the other Martial Artists. Seeing this, they also unleashed their skills, engaging Gu Sheng in fierce combat. Amid the melee, Gu Sheng showcased remarkable prowess, combining the Ancient Sacred Body's formidable physique, Gale Nine Swords' cutting techniques, and the newly-obtained golden longsword.

Just as Gu Sheng revelled in triumph, Wu Dewang made his move.

"Swoosh!" A silver chain whipped out, entangling the golden longsword. Gu Sheng felt a massive force shake his grasp, and the longsword was wrenched from his hand.

"Hahaha! The sword is mine now!" Wu Dewang's laughter echoed throughout the ancient tomb, brimming with smugness and arrogance. He held a longsword glinting with cold light, his eyes gleaming with greed and euphoria.

This laughter, however, was like a spark igniting the fuse. The heavens suddenly trembled.

"Buzz..."

A deafening crash reverberated, as though the very stars would shatter. The leading figures of various major factions emerged, their eyes fixed intently on the floating Demon Emperor's coffin.

"This is the relic of our Demon Clan!" declared an elder of the Demon Clan, sensing the overwhelming demonic aura emanating from the coffin. His face showed grave concern. "It rightfully belongs to us!"

"Hmph, nonsense about relics—strength is all that matters in this world!" scoffed an elder of the Destruction Hall. His massive hand gripped tightly onto the iron chain attached to the coffin, exerting immense power as thunderous cracking sounds rang out.

Leaders of other factions also refused to back down, each unleashing their skills, grabbing iron chains or directly clutching the coffin, shaking it forcefully. The scene descended into utter chaos.

"Hahaha..." At that moment, Wu Dewang burst into laughter, silently thinking:

"You fools, the true treasure isn't inside the coffin!" He darted swiftly, grasping at a small copper plate beside the coffin. The copper plate transformed into a streak of light, flying straight into a nearby water pool.

Gu Sheng, who happened to be near the pool at that moment, witnessed the entire sequence. Seeing the copper plate fall into the water, the Grass Vine Demon Soul within him instinctively reacted and dove into the water like a flexible serpent.

"That's mine!" Wu Dewang shouted anxiously, leaping into the water after it.

Gu Sheng's gaze flashed resolutely. Activating his cultivation technique, visions of mountains, rivers, lakes, seas, exotic beasts, and heavenly phenomena surrounded him. Golden waves surged as if about to engulf the entire world. His aura became overwhelmingly dominant, his body enveloped in golden light, shimmering like a glittering web.

"Gale Nine Swords!" Gu Sheng muttered, and his figure moved with the wind, while his golden palm strikes erupted in quick succession as he plunged into intense combat with Wu Dewang within the water.

"You brat, how dare you fight for this with me!" roared Wu Dewang, swinging his longsword densely and relentlessly in an attempt to force Gu Sheng back.

Yet Gu Sheng remained fearless, deploying the "Shadow Concealment Skill," causing his figure to flicker unpredictably and rendering Wu Dewang's attacks fruitless. Meanwhile, the "Carefree Ascension Step" enhanced his speed to the extreme, allowing him to circle Wu Dewang and look for openings.

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