"Ah, what bad luck." Gu Sheng sighed inwardly, just about to discard the rubble in his hand when he suddenly noticed that one piece of green copper was different.

The green copper was unassuming and ancient, its surface covered in traces of time as if it held countless stories. Gu Sheng's heart stirred, and he decided to keep it.

"Kid, what are you holding in your hand?" A cultivator noticed the green copper in Gu Sheng's hand and asked curiously.

"Nothing much, just an ordinary piece of copper." Gu Sheng replied casually, but as soon as he spoke, other cultivators began to gather around him.

"Let me take a look!" A tall cultivator reached out to snatch it.

Gu Sheng furrowed his brows but handed over the green copper without resisting. The cultivators took turns inspecting it, passing it around, but after repeated examination, they all showed disappointed expressions.

"Tch, thought it was some treasure, turns out it's just a piece of scrap copper."

"Exactly, what a waste of time."

The cultivators dispersed, but the chubby Taoist walked over, smiling gleefully. "Kid, I want that scrap copper. How about I exchange this jade pendant for it?"

As he spoke, he pulled out a worn jade pendant. Gu Sheng examined the pendant. Though it appeared ordinary, it faintly exuded an air of mystery. After a moment's thought, he nodded and agreed to the exchange.

The chubby Taoist took the green copper and scrutinized it repeatedly before shaking his head in disappointment. "Ah, seems I've made a mistake."

After saying that, he tossed the green copper back to Gu Sheng. Holding the copper again, Gu Sheng felt an inexplicable sensation. He couldn't shake the feeling that this piece of green copper was far from ordinary, perhaps hiding an untold secret.

After leaving the ruins, Gu Sheng found a secluded spot and began to carefully study the green copper. Suddenly, he noticed the surface of the copper start to change. The previously unassuming copper block gradually revealed mysterious patterns and designs.

"What's going on?" Gu Sheng's heart jolted. Following that, he felt a powerful force emanate from the green copper. The force was ancient and majestic, as though capable of subduing all.

He attempted to probe the green copper using mysterious skills from the Daoist Scripture, but it yielded no results. At that moment, the green copper transformed into a streak of green light and flew directly into his Dantian.

"Ah!" Gu Sheng exclaimed in shock as a tremendous power surged through his Dantian. Upon introspection, he was stunned.

In his golden Sea of Suffering, the once calm surface was now roiling with massive waves. The green copper appeared above the sea, radiating dazzling brilliance. What shocked him even more was the emergence of mysterious Dao patterns on its surface.

These Dao patterns were like ancient runes, shining with profound luminescence, seemingly conveying some universal truth. Gu Sheng felt his mind being deeply drawn into the patterns, unable to extricate himself.

At the same time, his body, imbued with the Ancient Sacred Body, began to undergo transformation. Stimulated by the green copper, his physical form grew increasingly luminous, the flowing golden light suggesting a golden War God was about to awaken.

Gu Sheng took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his astonishment. He understood that the green copper was no ordinary object and could likely become a crucial asset on his cultivation journey.

"Buzz... Buzz..."

The green copper within Gu Sheng's Sea of Suffering vibrated anew, its Dao patterns seeming to come alive, pulsating with enigmatic radiance. His curiosity deepened—what secret did this green copper conceal?

Just then, distant sounds of the air being torn apart reached him. Five formidable presences swiftly approached. Gu Sheng frowned and looked up to see five prominent figures standing in midair, sealing off every exit from the ruins.

Breaking Sky Venerable, Holy Light Real Person, Battle Sky Marquis, Green Light Immortal, and Netherworld Demon King—all representing the pinnacle forces of the North Dipper Star Domain—had gathered here unexpectedly.

"What is the meaning of this?" Gu Sheng asked in a low voice.

"Hmph, kid, the green copper you acquired is a treasure. Hand it over!" Breaking Sky Venerable commanded coldly, his tone brooking no argument. In truth, he was unsure if Gu Sheng's piece of copper was a treasure, but he had a strong intuition about it.

Gu Sheng's heart tightened. He knew the green copper was extraordinary, but he hadn't anticipated it drawing such attention from prominent figures. He took a deep breath and secretly examined the golden Sea of Suffering, preparing for the forthcoming clash.

At that moment, a commotion erupted deep within the ruins. Everyone turned their heads to see a beam of black light surging into the sky, accompanied by sinister energy.

"Could that be... the aura of the Archaic Tower?!" Holy Light Real Person exclaimed.

The others were stunned as well. The Archaic Tower was the revered treasure of the East Desolation Human Clan, lost for years. Its aura now appeared here?

"Let's go and investigate!" Battle Sky Marquis commanded, and the five figures vanished instantly, heading toward the depths of the ruins.

Gu Sheng's mind raced; he promptly followed. He wanted to uncover any connection between the Archaic Tower and the green copper.

Delving into the ruins, Gu Sheng discovered a massive Black Pond, its inky waters unfathomably deep. The black light emanated from within it.

"The Archaic Tower must be beneath this Black Pond!" Netherworld Demon King said excitedly.

As the group prepared to probe the pond, a familiar figure suddenly appeared beside Gu Sheng.

"Heh heh, kid, hand over the green copper." The chubby Taoist Wu Dewang grinned.

Gu Sheng frowned. "The green copper is very important to me."

"Important, my foot! Do you even understand its true value? It's the key to unlocking the Archaic Tower!" Wu Dewang said mysteriously.

Gu Sheng's heart stirred. Could the green copper indeed be linked to the Archaic Tower? He considered it briefly before replying, "Fine, I'll help you find the green copper, but you must tell me everything about it."

"Heh heh, deal!" Wu Dewang readily agreed.

With Gu Sheng leading the way, the two reached the Black Pond's edge. Wu Dewang eagerly jumped into the pond and began searching for traces of the green copper. But after extensive searching, he found nothing.

"Strange… it clearly showed a reaction," Wu Dewang muttered in confusion, emerging from the water.

Gu Sheng chuckled inwardly. He had already hidden the green copper away. Watching Wu Dewang's frustration, he said, "Taoist, do you know the Demon Emperor has both this Yang Tomb and a Yin Tomb?"

"What?! A Yin Tomb?!" Wu Dewang exclaimed, his face filled with shock. "You're saying... the green copper might be in the Yin Tomb?"

"Exactly." Gu Sheng nodded. "I suspect the Archaic Tower may also be tied to the Yin Tomb."

Wu Dewang paused in deep thought before finally speaking: "Kid, you're clever. But our dealings aren't over yet!"

With those words, he turned and left, clearly intent on locating the mysterious Yin Tomb. Gu Sheng let out a quiet breath of relief, knowing the green copper dispute was momentarily resolved.

"Whoosh..."

The cold wind swept through the ruins, stirring up dust and debris. Gu Sheng and the unscrupulous Taoist Wu Dewang stood at the edge of the ruins, their gazes fixed on the unfathomable Black Pond.

"Taoist, you said earlier the Demon Emperor has both this Yang Tomb and a Yin Tomb?" Gu Sheng broke the silence first, his voice echoing through the ruins.

Wu Dewang nodded, a mysterious glint in his eyes. "Indeed, the Yang Tomb is merely a façade; the true secret lies within the Yin Tomb."

"And the Archaic Tower—does it reside in the Yin Tomb?" Gu Sheng pressed further.

"Highly likely." Wu Dewang stroked his chin thoughtfully. "However, without the treasure of the East Desolation Human Clan, we cannot enter the Yin Tomb."

Gu Sheng's brows furrowed. "The treasure? Are you referring to the Archaic Tower?"

"Exactly. Only the Archaic Tower can stabilize the entrance to the Yin Tomb," Wu Dewang explained.

The two fell into a short silence, both contemplating how to acquire the legendary treasure.

"Taoist, do you know the origin of the Archaic Tower?" Gu Sheng suddenly asked.

Wu Dewang's eyes flickered with reverence. "The Archaic Tower—it's the Human Clan's tribal treasure, said to be forged by a great ancient power during the Archaic Era. It possesses limitless capability. It once suppressed countless demons and is the East Desolation's Guardian God Tower."

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