Gu Sheng felt a surge of longing upon hearing this. If he could obtain such a treasure, his cultivation would undoubtedly reach new heights.

"However..." Wu Dewang suddenly shifted his tone, "what we should focus on more right now is that piece of green bronze in your hands."

"Green bronze?" Gu Sheng was taken aback. He hadn't expected the piece of green bronze, previously dismissed as scrap metal, to pique Wu Dewang's interest so greatly.

"Do you know the origins of this green bronze?" Wu Dewang asked mysteriously.

Gu Sheng shook his head and responded, "I'd like to hear your explanation."

Wu Dewang took a deep breath and slowly revealed the shocking secret of the green bronze:

"This piece of green bronze once plunged East Desolation into chaos over tens of thousands of years ago."

"It contains a mysterious power rumored to have the ability to awaken an ancient existence."

"Back then, the top experts from Central Province mobilized to seize this green bronze, nearly turning East Desolation upside down."

Gu Sheng was utterly stunned. He hadn't imagined that the piece of green bronze he had casually picked up would have such an earth-shattering history.

"You... sure about this?"

He asked hesitantly, unable to believe it.

"Absolutely!"

Wu Dewang declared firmly,

"The value of this green bronze surpasses even the Wild Tower. If you can unravel its secrets, the entirety of East Desolation will tremble!"

Gu Sheng tightly clasped the green bronze in his hand. He could feel the immense power hidden within it. He realized he had stumbled upon a treasure, but also understood that this green bronze might bring him endless trouble.

"Taoist, since you know so much, is there a way to unlock the secrets of the green bronze?"

He asked tentatively.

Wu Dewang chuckled bitterly and shook his head:

"I only know a little surface knowledge. The true mysteries of this green bronze can likely only be deciphered by ancient powerhouses from long-lost eras."

Gu Sheng felt somewhat disappointed upon hearing this, but he refused to abandon his resolve. He believed that with dedication to cultivation and relentless exploration, he would one day unveil the enigmatic secrets of this green bronze.

After chatting for a while longer about cultivation and treasures, the two parted ways. Gu Sheng sought out a secluded location to begin secluded training, while Wu Dewang continued on his treasure-hunting journey.

The ruins returned to silence once more, but everyone knew this was merely the calm before the storm. The future of East Desolation would inevitably be shaken by this mysterious green bronze!

In an untouched lotus marshland lay an island in the center, which served as Gu Sheng's temporary abode. He set up faintly glowing arrays and immediately focused on secluded cultivation. He was determined to enhance his cultivation to a new level to face potential future crises and to thoroughly study the mysterious green bronze in hopes of uncovering some clues.

Time flowed like water, and in the blink of an eye, months had passed. During this time, Gu Sheng's cultivation had visibly improved, and his research into the green bronze had also achieved some progress.

He discovered that the "Dao patterns" on the green bronze seemed to be related to a certain ancient array, but he couldn't yet determine which array it was.

A few days later, Wu Dewang brought Gu Sheng back to the Black Pond.

"Whoosh—whoosh—"

Cold winds swept in from all directions, and the atmosphere inside the volcanic crater grew increasingly oppressive. Gu Sheng and the cunning Taoist Wu Dewang stood beside the Black Pond, their gazes fixed intently on the water, as if waiting for something.

"Taoist, are you certain that the entrance to the Yin Tomb lies below this?" Gu Sheng asked solemnly, his voice echoing within the desolate crater.

Wu Dewang nodded, a flicker of cunning glinting in his eyes: "It's very likely. There must be something unusual beneath this Black Pond."

Just as his words fell, a massive column of water surged upward from the Black Pond, shooting into the skies. Following it, a colossal Wujin Ape emerged from the water, its three heads roaring deafeningly.

"Roar—roar—roar—"

The Wujin Ape's roars shook the entire volcanic crater, as it opened its bloodthirsty maw and lunged at the two men.

"Bring it on!" Wu Dewang shouted, his figure flashing to avoid the Wujin Ape's attack. In his hand, he grasped an old bowl-shaped magical treasure, aiming its mouth toward the Wujin Ape and chanting incantations.

"Broken Bowl Demon Seal!"

With Wu Dewang's command, black light suddenly erupted from the broken bowl, enveloping one of the Wujin Ape's heads. The ape let out a horrifying scream, struggling fiercely to escape the black light's grip.

Wu Dewang gave the ape no chance. With the movement of his fingers, the black light within the bowl tightened, completely encasing the captured head. Before long, the black light consumed the head entirely!

Gu Sheng was shocked by the sight. He hadn't expected the seemingly ordinary Taoist to possess such a powerful magical treasure and Daoist technique. Not daring to hesitate, he immediately activated his cultivation technique to attack the Wujin Ape.

"Gale Nine Swords!"

Gu Sheng shouted, and the Mystical Sky Sword in his hand transformed into nine streams of sword light, slashing toward the Wujin Ape. Though it had lost a head, the ape remained fierce, brandishing its massive claws to clash against Gu Sheng.

For a while, firelight burst forth and sword qi danced wildly. The volcanic crater trembled under the impact of their battle. Meanwhile, Wu Dewang seized the opportunity to chant incantations, aiming to use his Daoist techniques to further weaken the Wujin Ape's power.

After an intense exchange, Gu Sheng and Wu Dewang finally joined forces to defeat the Wujin Ape. Its massive body collapsed to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.

"Whew—whew—"

Just as the two breathed a sigh of relief, another even stronger water pillar erupted from the Black Pond. Moments later, countless iron-clad Yin soldiers wielding ghostly blades emerged, surrounding the pair entirely.

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