After the group of powerful figures left, the younger generation finally had the chance to take a closer look at that place.
Shen Han followed the crowd and proceeded together.
Although everyone was there to compete for the treasures, things remained relatively harmonious among each other.
The young generation present seemed to all have their own backgrounds, with hardly any ordinary people among them.
Shen Han also noticed that even though these young people were left here, their elders either left them with guards or gave them some protective treasures.
Thinking of this, Shen Han turned his head to look at Shen Ao and Wu Ke.
Perhaps You Wanying also made such preparations and gave them means of self-defense long ago.
Two days later.
Mingling in the crowd, Shen Han finally walked into the treasure site.
It was really just a low cave.
The entrance was originally narrow, but as more and more people went in and explored, it became much wider.
At most, two people could enter side by side.
Except for the very center, other places required people to stoop and lower their heads when moving in.
In the lowest areas, crawling was even necessary.
Upon entering the cave, what caught the eye first was the totem.
The totem seemed to depict some kind of fierce beast.
Somewhat resembling a hybrid of tiger and ox, Shen Han had never seen such a fierce beast before.
The low cave wasn’t very large in the first place.
After so long, nearly five months had passed.
So many people had come through this cave that virtually every spot had been touched.
Yet, nothing significant had been found.
However, what they couldn’t discover didn’t mean Shen Han couldn’t.
Right in the center of the cave, Shen Han had already spotted a line of small purple characters appearing.
[Sturdy Stone Gate]
It was just a purple entry, but logically, with so many powerful figures attacking, it shouldn’t hold.
Yet, it resisted, and the techniques of the powerful figures had no effect at all.
Clearly, the treasure behind the stone gate was causing this.
At this moment, there were still many people watching in the cave, having no chance to take action.
Amidst these thoughts, Shen Han couldn’t help but frown.
If there are always people around, when would he have a chance...
Although his actions were somewhat obstructed, Shen Han wasn’t in a hurry.
He couldn’t possibly reveal his abilities in front of others.
According to his planned course of action, Shen Han didn’t intend to let anyone know about opening this stone gate.
Keeping his tracks hidden and ensuring his safety was the top priority.
Given that so many sects had benefited from Tiger Peak Manor, his safety problem couldn’t be taken lightly.
During this time, Shen Han also ran into Shen Ao and Wu Ke.
Beside the two of them was a woman.
This woman was the third senior sister of the Nine Heavens Palace who had helped Ban Wu that day, Lv Xinrong.
Among the three, except for Wu Ke, the other two had met Shen Han.
Shen Ao had even etched Shen Han’s appearance in his mind.
Upon meeting, Shen Han could feel Shen Ao obviously gave him an extra look.
But Shen Han was in a different outfit and had his face covered.
On top of that, he deliberately exhibited a Grotto Heaven Realm 7th Layer aura outwardly.
This way, he resembled more like a young cultivator of the new system.
Moreover, there were plenty of similar-sized people.
Shen Han was not so easily recognizable.
Shaking his head, Shen Ao thought he was mistaken.
In his view, Shen Han shouldn’t dare to come to this place.
If Shen Han dared to come, in Shen Ao’s understanding, it would be courting death.
After so long with no results, some young people began choosing to leave Heqiu Mountain.
They also felt staying here was a waste of time.
Yet, the number of the younger generation was much more than the famous powerful figures.
Some left, but more came again.
Seeing this situation, Shen Han couldn’t help but frown even deeper.
He didn’t know when he would get a suitable opportunity.
Still, Shen Han bore patiently in waiting.
And finally, the opportunity did arrive.
A batch of new young talents came last night, and after entering the treasure site, the group searched to no avail.
Some, seemingly venting their grievances, started blasting at the surrounding stone walls.
Perhaps hoping for luck, but more to release the pent-up frustration.
Most who came here were geniuses from various sects.
Young and brash, they’ve hardly known such setbacks before.
But this reckless act finally led to an incident.
After absorbing enough Heaven and Earth’s Momentum, the Spirit Devouring Mirror would indeed backlash.
The night was already very quiet.
Moreover, it was winter, and the entire Heqiu Mountain was silent, like a static scene.
Around midnight, a loud explosion.
The sound was incredibly deafening, waking everyone.
Heqiu Mountain also violently shook in the noise.
The southern side of the mountain began a landslide.
Yet, the northeast side of the treasure site seemed unaffected.
The backlash power of the Spirit Devouring Mirror affected an area spanning dozens of miles from the cave entrance.
Trees nearby had already turned to dust.
Those further away were shattered and broken into many pieces.
Upon hearing the loud explosion, Shen Han swiftly flew over.
The devastation before him had already exceeded what everyone imagined.
Outside the cave entrance, there were bloodstains and chunks of flesh...
When the explosion happened, those inside, now only these remained.
Shen Han mingled among the crowd, as if watching the excitement, to gather information.
This terrifying backlash, no wonder even those strong ones in the Illusion Realm dared not provoke it.
However, there was still one person surviving amidst the explosion.
He was the son of the Holy Sword Hall Master, carrying a body-protecting Immortal Treasure.
This treasure saved his life, but he had become a cripple, left with only a wisp of life.
The surrounding crowd was all in a state of panic, watching this scene with worry.
Throwing one’s life away for something hard to obtain was indeed not worth it.
Shen Han pondered for a moment, and an idea popped into his mind.
Given the current situation, this might be a rare opportunity for himself.
After hesitating for a moment, Shen Han began to act according to his plan.
While blending in with the crowd, Shen Han started spreading rumors.
The backlash of the Spirit Devouring Mirror is actually not fully over and could cause another loud explosion at any time.
This huge explosion was just an appetizer.
The real highlight was yet to come, with more terrifying backlash to occur.
Shen Han spread these words among the crowd, speaking convincingly.
In the face of doubts, Shen Han did not explain much.
Only leaving a sentence: Believe it or not, if you’re not afraid of death, try it yourself.
These alarming words spread rapidly.
In just a night and a day, it had spread completely.
Many people consciously distanced themselves from the entrance.
Shen Ao and Wu Ke also had the urge to retreat.
But now, facing the threat of Shen Han, Tiger Peak Manor could only wait for the elders of the sect to arrive before Shen Ao and Wu Ke could leave.
They did have the treasure given by You Wanying, which could be used against Shen Han.
But during the rush, if they were ambushed, they might not be able to use the treasure at all.
The sky darkened again.
Due to the frightening rumors spread by Shen Han, no one dared to go to the cave.
Everyone had relayed the news to their elders, waiting for their decision.
Just after midnight, Shen Han used the cover of night to head towards the hidden treasure.
He masked his aura entirely and slipped in directly.
The low cave indeed had no one else now.
Before the explosion, someone was watching here all the time.
The cave after the explosion emitted waves of stench.
The surrounding bloodstains and flesh chunks told Shen Han about the tragic events here.
The backlash’s power was so terrifying, yet the stone walls of the cave remained unaffected.
The Ankong Sect’s totem engraved on it was still intact.
Shen Han did not hesitate much and set his eyes on the stone door.
The "sturdy stone door" was seamless, even closely examined, there were no traces of a door.
In concentration, he removed the "sturdy" tag.
Then, he threw on a "shoddy" tag.
Everything ready, Shen Han began to push with force.
The stone door, which even strong individuals couldn’t open, started cracking from the middle as Shen Han exerted force.
Indeed, the "shoddy stone door" showed obvious signs of being shoddy.
Passing through the stone door, Shen Han closed it again and removed the "shoddy" tag.
However, after removing it, there was a crack on it.
It was the crack he had just caused.
Hesitating, Shen Han placed a "refined" blue tag on it.
If someone really came in, they wouldn’t immediately notice that the stone door had been opened.
After closing the stone door, Shen Han lit a fire stick.
Behind the stone door, it was incredibly damp.
By the firelight, Shen Han scanned the area.
The tags that appeared mostly had no use.
And above the stone door he just entered, a palm-sized mirror was embedded.
The Spirit Devouring Mirror, this should be the Spirit Devouring Mirror.
Shen Han gazed intently at it, and finally, a streak of orange text appeared on the mirror.
A line of orange text appeared on the mirror.
The "Mirror of Swallowing Spirits and Merging Momentum"
The orange text revealed the mystery of the Spirit Devouring Mirror to Shen Han.
Hesitating, Shen Han tried to reach for the Spirit Devouring Mirror.
As he got closer, a suction force drew Shen Han to touch it.
Upon contacting the Spirit Devouring Mirror, Shen Han could clearly feel that this Magical Treasure seemed to want to devour his strength.
Unfortunately, he was not cultivating under the new system.
His body was not refined and enhanced through Heaven and Earth Creation.
His cultivation followed the Old Method, relying on himself to comprehend his own path, gaining a new Law.
The Spirit Devouring Mirror wanted to absorb his Heaven and Earth’s Momentum, but unfortunately, there wasn’t a trace.
Shen Han wanted to remove the Spirit Devouring Mirror, but the mirror clung to him, making it difficult to move away.
The Spirit Devouring Mirror seemed to be seeking ways to absorb his strength, unwilling to let go.
Those who set this up were originally guarding against outsiders trying to seize it.
Not knowing these secrets, those who touch the Spirit Devouring Mirror would have their cultivation strength devoured.
Luckily, it was Shen Han who took it down, otherwise, there might be yet another broken heart.

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