But Gu Sheng met her gaze without any fear: "Definitely!" he answered unwaveringly.

The scene fell into a stalemate again, but Gu Sheng and Lin Tianhao stood their ground against the mysterious woman and the great demons.

They knew this was a battle of life and death, of friendship—no matter what, they couldn't give up!

The mysterious woman looked at the resolute expression in Gu Sheng's eyes and couldn't help but feel a bit surprised.

Originally, she had only intended to test this human boy's determination, but she hadn't expected him to be so firm in protecting his friend.

This kind of loyalty was exceedingly rare in her long lifetime.

She gave Gu Sheng a deep glance, then waved her hand: "Fine. Since you share such deep bonds of friendship, I will let you go."

After speaking, she turned and vanished on the spot, leaving behind a faint fragrance lingering in the air.

The great demons, seeing this, also departed one after the other, no longer troubling Gu Sheng and Lin Tianhao.

Gu Sheng and Lin Tianhao exchanged a smile, both letting out a sigh of relief.

They knew that escaping danger this time was thanks to the mutual trust and unwavering resolve between them.

Standing side by side, they were filled with confidence and courage for the unknown journey ahead.

After parting ways, Gu Sheng continued his search for his own destiny.

The night was as dark as ink, stars twinkling faintly. Gu Sheng stood atop a mountain peak, gazing into the distance at the mysterious Demon Emperor's Tomb. The place was silent, the night wind gently blowing, stirring an atmosphere of lethal stillness.

Suddenly, five dazzling beams of light lit up the distant sky—it was the direction where five powerful figures were jointly attacking the Demon Emperor's Tomb. Gu Sheng was startled; such a display was something he had never seen before. These five figures were each top-tier existences in the North Star Domain. Their combined power could likely shake the heavens and earth.

"Boom——"

With a deafening roar, the Demon Emperor's Tomb was forcibly opened, sending forth an ancient, timeworn aura. Gu Sheng's heart raced; it was as though something extraordinary was about to emerge.

Immediately after, he witnessed an astonishing sight. Countless spirit-wielded weapons flew out from the tomb, streaking across the sky like meteors and vanishing into the dark night. Each weapon exuded a potent energy, as if imbued with life.

Among them, one streak of Qingxia was especially striking—it headed directly toward Gu Sheng's location. Gu Sheng's eyes widened as he watched the Qingxia grow closer; eventually, it merged into the stone mountain beneath his feet.

"This…" Gu Sheng froze, utterly unprepared for such an occurrence. Could this stone mountain be hiding some kind of secret?

At that moment, the figures of the five powerful individuals began to appear. Each represented a premier force within the North Star Domain, and now they had gathered together, their aura unstoppable.

"The Heaven-Rending Venerable," clad in a black robe, carried an aura as sharp as a blade. His eyes swept coldly over the surroundings, as if searching for something. "Holy Light Real Person," dressed in snow-white robes and exuding an immortal-like presence, stroked his long beard, his intelligent gaze flickering.

"Battle Sky Marquis," clad in imposing armor and radiating battle intent, held a long spear that seemed ready to pierce the heavens at any moment. "Green Light Immortal," her green dress fluttering gracefully, was gentle like water, yet her determined gaze revealed an extraordinary firmness.

"Netherworld Demon King," with a demonic appearance and agile frame, radiated an air of unparalleled arrogance as if invincible under the heavens.

Gu Sheng observed them and grew cautious. These powerful figures had cultivation far beyond his own—they were in a league entirely different from him. He knew he couldn't act recklessly; otherwise, he might provoke unnecessary calamity.

At that moment, Heaven-Rending Venerable suddenly spoke: "There's definitely a great treasure emerging from that tomb. We must find it immediately!" His voice was as sharp as a knife, carrying both strong ambition and dominance.

"The Venerable speaks true," Holy Light Real Person nodded in agreement. "But this tomb is shrouded in mystery. We must proceed carefully." His voice was warm and steady, like a spring breeze.

However, Gu Sheng detected deep vigilance and caution hidden beneath the Real Person's words.

Clearly, these powerful figures both craved and feared what lay within the Demon Emperor's Tomb.

"Hmph! Timidity never leads to greatness!" Netherworld Demon King snorted disdainfully. "If you're scared, feel free to leave. I, Netherworld Demon King, fear nothing!"

With that said, he disappeared in a flash, heading straight toward the tomb.

The other four exchanged glances and quickly followed after him.

In no time, the figures of the five powerful individuals vanished into the night.

Gu Sheng let out a long breath, knowing he was temporarily safe.

Still, he understood that the Demon Emperor's Tomb undoubtedly concealed earthshaking secrets. And the stone mountain beneath him seemed to be intricately connected to those secrets.

Thinking this, a strong urge to explore rose in his heart.

However, he knew that with his current strength, he was far from being able to contend with those figures, so caution was paramount.

Thus, he decided to leave this place for now and revisit in the future when his strength had grown.

Turning to leave, Gu Sheng silently made a vow: One day, I will uncover the secrets of the Demon Emperor's Tomb!

And that streak of Qingxia which merged into the stone mountain would become an important clue in his future explorations.

Night deepened, and Gu Sheng's silhouette disappeared into the darkness, leaving behind only the sound of his resolute footsteps echoing through the valley…

Gu Sheng didn't leave the region immediately but instead found a hidden spot to lay low.

He knew well that his cultivation was far inferior to that of the powerful figures—acting rashly would undoubtedly invite trouble.

Thus, he decided to observe covertly, hoping to catch some clues from the actions of the five individuals.

Time passed slowly as Gu Sheng waited patiently.

Suddenly, he sensed a powerful aura closing in fast.

Before long, the figures of the five powerful individuals reappeared in his sight.

Their expressions didn't look good—it was evident they hadn't found what they were seeking within the tomb.

"Strange. Those spirit-wielded weapons clearly flew out from here—how could there be nothing?" Heaven-Rending Venerable frowned, his voice laced with frustration and doubt.

The other four exchanged uneasy glances as well, clearly surprised by this turn of events.

They had anticipated finding great treasures within the tomb, but instead gained nothing.

How could they possibly be satisfied?

"Perhaps we overlooked something," Holy Light Real Person mused after a moment's contemplation. "This tomb is so mysterious—it's likely there are places we haven't yet discovered."

His tone carried strong anticipation.

Obviously, he was unwilling to give up just yet.

The other four nodded one after another, showing unanimous agreement.

They decided to search the tomb thoroughly once more in hopes of uncovering something.

Thus, the five figures split up again and began meticulously combing the area around the tomb.

Gu Sheng followed them covertly, aiming to glean some insights from their movements.

But their cultivation was far superior to his, leaving him unable to get close—he could only observe from afar.

Time ticked by, yet Gu Sheng still hadn't discovered anything useful.

Disappointment began to set in—would he end up leaving empty-handed?

Just then, he suddenly sensed a strange aura emanating from the stone mountain.

It was faint yet profound, as though something was slowly awakening.

Gu Sheng's heart stirred, and he immediately hurried toward the source of the aura.

Soon, he arrived at the foot of the stone mountain.

The mountain appeared utterly ordinary, without any distinguishing features.

Yet Gu Sheng could distinctly sense that the mysterious aura stemmed from within.

Taking a deep breath, he began to scale the mountain cautiously.

As he climbed higher, the strange aura grew more intense, as though something within was calling out to him.

Gu Sheng was filled with both wonder and anticipation—he had no idea what he would discover.

Still, he knew this mountain undoubtedly concealed an extraordinary secret!

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