Wine and meat pass through the intestines, and the topic shifts to the ancient mining area.

The night is as dark as ink, with stars scattered across the sky. The entrance to the Taichu Ancient Mine is desolate, as if no one has stepped foot there since ancient times. Gu Sheng, Wu Tianxiong, Xing Lie, Ying Tianxing, and Kou Hai set foot in this mysterious place. Their footsteps are light, but their hearts are heavy with gravity.

"This is the Taichu Ancient Mine," Wu Tianxiong surveyed the surroundings, a sense of awe in his voice, "It's said that many incredible things have been unearthed here."

"Indeed, but recently it seems something big has been dug up again, making many people shy away," Xing Lie chimed in, his eyes sparkling with curiosity and anticipation.

The five of them conversed while delving deeper into the ancient mine. The light inside the mine tunnels was dim, illuminated only by the torches they held. The walls were covered with various strange symbols and patterns, as if telling ancient and mysterious stories.

Suddenly, a deep roar emanated from ahead, shaking the entire mine.

"What sound is this?" Kou Hai's expression changed as he asked nervously.

"It sounds like some kind of large creature," Ying Tianxing frowned, "Everyone, be careful."

The five cautiously continued forward, and before long, they arrived at a giant cavern. In the center of the cavern lay a massive prehistoric creature, its body covered in black hair, with eyes like burning flames. It was a prehistoric giant ape, exuding a terrifying aura.

"Oh my god, what is that?" Wu Tianxiong exclaimed in shock.

"That's a prehistoric giant ape, a powerful prehistoric creature," Gu Sheng said solemnly, "Everyone, don't move. It's currently in a dormant state; we must not disturb it."

Just then, a black dog suddenly descended from above, landing in front of the five. This large dog was entirely black, with sharp eyes, looking quite extraordinary.

"Woof woof!" the large dog barked twice, then turned its head towards the prehistoric giant ape.

"Isn't that the big black dog?" Xing Lie exclaimed in surprise, his eyes filled with confusion, "What's it doing here?"

"Woof woof!" The big black dog, known as the Black Emperor, barked twice in response, then turned to lead the way, guiding Gu Sheng, Wu Tianxiong, Ying Tianxing, Xing Lie, and Kou Hai into the darkness.

The group followed the Black Emperor, traversing the dark mine tunnels for a full two hours, finally arriving beneath a towering pyramid. The pyramid loomed into the sky, like some ancient stone fortress, emanating an air of antiquity and mystery.

"This pyramid... it seems to be a tomb," Gu Sheng extended his Divine Thought, meticulously probing the perimeter of the pyramid, "I sense an ancient and mysterious power."

"Indeed, it's not simple," Wu Tianxiong frowned as he surveyed the pyramid, "This architectural style seems to be relics from an ancient civilization."

The surface of the pyramid was filled with marks of time, with unknown words and images carved onto the worn stones, as if narrating a buried history. The group cautiously circled the pyramid, attempting to find an entrance.

"Woof woof!" The Black Emperor suddenly barked, guiding the group to one side of the pyramid. There, hidden, was a stone door, almost impossible to notice unless inspected closely.

"There's an entrance here!" Xing Lie exclaimed in delight.

Everyone worked together to push open the stone door, and a wave of musty air rushed forth. Entering the tomb, they saw a vast interior, with walls adorned with intricate carvings, seemingly telling an ancient myth.

As they ventured deeper into the tomb, they discovered an unexpected person — a chubby Taoist named Wu Dewang. He was sitting on the ground, counting a pile of treasures with a satisfied expression.

"Good heavens, have you plundered everything in this tomb?" Kou Hai exclaimed, eyes wide, staring at the treasure-laden ground.

Wu Dewang raised his head, a flicker of panic crossing his face upon seeing Gu Sheng and his group, but he quickly regained his composure. Standing up, he dusted off his clothes and chuckled, "Hehe, you're right on time. I've been wondering how to carry all these treasures out, and now that you're here, why not share the load with me?"

"Share the load? You mean you want us to rob you, right?" Xing Lie snorted coldly.

Wu Dewang's expression darkened but then laughed aloud, "Rob? Haha, you sure know how to joke. These treasures are hard-earned, so I can't just give them to you lightly."

Saying that, a large bowl suddenly appeared in his hand. The bowl was jet black, its rim emitting a faint glow, clearly an extraordinary item.

"If you want these treasures, let's see if you have the capability!" Wu Dewang sneered, releasing the large bowl.

The mystical bowl instantly expanded, exuding a powerful pressure that immobilized Gu Sheng and the group in place. Seizing the opportunity, Wu Dewang turned and fled, vanishing into the darkness within a blink of an eye.

"Woof woof!" The Black Emperor barked furiously, attempting to break free from the bowl's pressure, but the bowl's power was just too overwhelming.

"What should we do?" Kou Hai asked anxiously.

"Everyone, don't panic. Let's work together and see if we can loosen the bowl's restraints," Gu Sheng said in a deep voice.

The group pooled their strength, eventually weakening the mystical bowl's pressure slightly. The Black Emperor seized the chance to break free from the restraints and chased after Wu Dewang.

"We need to catch up quickly!" Gu Sheng urged, "We can't let him get away just like that!"

Rapidly organizing their belongings, the group followed closely behind the Black Emperor. The tomb's interior was labyrinthine, but the Black Emperor seemed familiar with the path, skillfully guiding them through its twists and turns.

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