As they spoke, they had already left the bloodstained forest far behind and arrived in a relatively quiet valley.

At this moment, all the major powers in the East Desolation were already in shock. The anomaly that occurred in the archaic forbidden land was like a huge stone cast into a calm lake, creating waves of ripples. The top executives of the Shaking Light Sacred Land and the Jiang family moved one after another, personally coming to investigate.

"The bronze ancient coffin has appeared again!" The news spread swiftly across the East Desolation as if it had wings.

Gu Sheng and the old madman took a short rest in the valley, and then they heard this news that shook the East Desolation.

"The bronze ancient coffin?" Gu Sheng frowned, "Isn't that the mysterious coffin I saw in the archaic forbidden land before?"

The old madman heard this and a peculiar gleam flashed in his eyes: "That coffin is not simple..."

At this moment, a fragrant breeze blew in. Gu Sheng looked up to see a woman in green clothes floating over, it was Linghu Qingwan.

"Gu Sheng, you've finally come out!" Linghu Qingwan was delighted to see Gu Sheng.

"Miss Qingwan, how come you are here?" Gu Sheng asked in surprise.

Linghu Qingwan said solemnly: "Gu Sheng, the news about you taking the Holy Fruit has spread. Now, you might already be caught in an unknown danger."

Upon hearing this, Gu Sheng felt a weight in his heart. He had indeed consumed a mysterious Holy Fruit before, which increased his strength greatly, but he did not expect it to also bring potential danger.

Just then, a sound of something breaking through the air came from afar. Gu Sheng and the others looked up to see several figures traveling quickly; they were from the Shaking Light Sacred Land.

"Gu Sheng, come with us once," said a middle-aged man leading them coldly, "We need your help to enter the archaic forbidden land to pick the Holy Medicine."

Gu Sheng raised an eyebrow, understanding that the Shaking Light Sacred Land wanted to leverage his special physique. He glanced at the old madman and Linghu Qingwan by his side, took a deep breath, and nodded: "Alright, I'll go with you."

Soon, the three factions reconvened outside the archaic forbidden land. Aside from the Shaking Light Sacred Land and the Jiang family, some other powerful factions also joined. Their purpose this time was singular—to delve into the forbidden land and pick the legendary Holy Medicine.

"Gu Sheng, this operation is fraught with danger. You must be careful in your actions," reminded the old madman before Gu Sheng set off.

Gu Sheng nodded, a firm gleam in his eyes: "Don't worry, senior, I'll be cautious."

Saying so, he turned and walked towards the depths of the archaic forbidden land. At this moment, he secretly hoped that this operation could bring him opportunities and a chance to change fate.

As the group went deeper, the strange beasts in the archaic forbidden land grew stronger. Gu Sheng, however, like a sharp sword, could overcome any obstacle he faced, moving forward bravely.

Reached the core area of the archaic forbidden land.

"Boom!"

Amidst a deafening rumble, the mysterious door of the archaic forbidden land slowly opened, revealing a barren and ancient land. The cultivators from the Shaking Light Sacred Land, the Jiang family, and the Ji family, harboring a longing for the Divine Medicine, resolutely stepped onto this cursed land.

"Hiss-hiss-hiss—"

The cold wind blew from all directions, seemingly carrying a breath of death, sending chills down everyone's spine. The cultivators wrapped their clothing tightly, yet still couldn't resist the bone-chilling cold.

"Is this the archaic forbidden land?" Gu Sheng looked around and saw that the vegetation was lush, yet lifeless, which made him cautious.

"Indeed, this is the legendary life-forbidden zone." An elder from the Shaking Light Sacred Land said in a deep voice, "Everyone, act carefully. It is said that many predecessors have fallen here."

A knight from the Jiang family sneered: "What are we afraid of? With so many of us here, can't we handle a few stray ghosts?"

"We cannot be careless," reminded an elder from the Ji family, "Since the archaic forbidden land can be called a life-forbidden zone, there must be something bizarre about it."

The group continued forward but found that the Source of Divine Power was restrained by a mysterious force and unable to exhibit Divine Skills. This filled them with panic but also solidified their resolve to find the Divine Medicine.

"Ah!" Suddenly, a cultivator screamed and fell. Looking over, they saw his body aging rapidly, and his Life Force drained completely in mere seconds.

"A curse! This is the curse of the archaic forbidden land!" Someone shouted in terror.

There was a commotion within the team, but Gu Sheng remained calm. He found that his Ancient Sacred Body seemed immune to the curse's power; his Life Spring and Sea of Bitterness were not completely drained. This gave him a bit of confidence.

"Everyone, do not panic!" Gu Sheng said loudly, "We have to move forward and find a way to lift the curse."

Everyone nodded in agreement. They rode their wild beasts and continued to climb the nine Holy Mountains. As they penetrated deeper into the forbidden land, they discovered more and more white skeletal frames climbing out of the abyss. These bones emitted an eerie aura, making one's skin crawl.

"These bones... could they be from six thousand years ago?" someone quivered as they spoke.

Gu Sheng was moved, thinking about the old madman. Could these skeletons be the old madman's fellow sect members? He took a deep breath, suppressed his unease, and led everyone onward.

During the climb up the Holy Mountain, they encountered various mysterious phenomena and dangerous creatures. However, Gu Sheng, relying on the special abilities of the Ancient Sacred Body and his remarkable wisdom, repeatedly turned peril into safety. His golden palms and fists could manifest astonishing power at pivotal moments, instilling fear in his enemies.

"Gu Sheng! You are indeed extraordinary!" A knight from the Jiang family said through clenched teeth, "Once we leave the forbidden land, I must have a battle with you!"

Gu Sheng glanced at him coldly: "I am ready at any time."

During the climb, they also discovered many precious Spiritual Medicines, like Dragon Tongue Grass and Jade Lotus. But these were not their targets; they had to continue forward to find the Divine Medicine that could lift the curse.

After enduring countless hardships, they reached the top of the nine Holy Mountains. There, they found a mysterious stone platform with a plant exuding intense life aura.

"Is this the Divine Medicine we were looking for?" someone shouted excitedly.

At this moment, a formidable evil aura descended from the sky, covering the entire mountaintop. A sinister voice resonated in everyone's ears: "Intruders of the forbidden land, die!"

"Not good! It's the Guardian of the forbidden land!" Gu Sheng shouted to warn, "Everyone, be careful!"

An intense battle immediately ensued. Relying on the power of the Ancient Sacred Body and powerful Cultivation Techniques, Gu Sheng engaged in a fierce battle with the Guardian. His golden palms and golden fists drew dazzling golden lights in the air, fiercely clashing with the Guardian's dark forces.

"Whish—"

The cold wind blew from the archaic abyss, laden with a chilling air. Beneath the abyss, bones piled up, as if a relic of an ancient battlefield, or like a massive tomb, burying countless heroes' remains.

"These bones... could they be related to the legend of the bronze ancient coffin?" An elder from the Shaking Light Sacred Land stared intently into the abyss, frowning.

"Indeed, it is said that this bronze ancient coffin is intricately linked to the downfall of the ancient immortal sects." An elder from the Jiang family echoed, with a tone revealing deep dread.

The three factions gathered at the side of the abyss, their gazes focused on those bones. Their purpose in coming was to climb the nine Holy Mountains to pick the Divine Medicine. Yet, the sight before them instilled fear, and their mission became extraordinarily arduous.

"I think, why don't we utilize Gu Sheng's special physique and let him lend us a hand." Jiang Hanzhong, an elder from the Jiang family, suddenly proposed, turning his gaze onto Gu Sheng beside him.

Gu Sheng was brought before the three elders, his appearance immediately drawing everyone's attention. Huang Miaoyin, Gu Xiaojiang, Mo Buwen, and others cast surprised looks. They knew Gu Sheng had consumed Divine Medicine and had the ability to resist the curse, but they did not expect him to be thrust into the spotlight at this moment.

"Gu Sheng, are you willing to lend us a hand in climbing the Holy Mountain to pick the Divine Medicine?" Jiang Hanzhong gazed at Gu Sheng with a burning intensity, as if he tried to see through him.

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