"This... this place actually has such dense Spiritual Energy!" Wu Dewang exclaimed, his face written with disbelief and delight.

The Black Sovereign wagged its tail excitedly, seemingly cheering for discovering such an excellent location.

Gu Sheng, however, gazed around the area solemnly. He knew that this place could not have appeared by mere chance—it must harbor some great secret. They needed to act carefully to avoid missing any clues.

"Woof woof! Look over there! There are fruit trees!" The Black Sovereign suddenly barked loudly, leaping excitedly as it pointed toward a verdant orchard not far away.

Following its words, Gu Sheng and Wu Dewang looked in the direction it indicated. The orchard was full of extraordinary fruits, each radiating a tempting fragrance and shimmering glow. A ripple of excitement surged in their hearts, and they immediately rushed toward the orchard...

Just as they were about to approach the orchard, a powerful energy barrier suddenly appeared before them. This barrier shimmered with mysterious light, as if attempting to keep them out.

"What's going on?" Wu Dewang asked in astonishment as he reached out, trying to touch the barrier, only to be repelled by a forceful shockwave.

"What kind of Array does this barrier belong to?" Gu Sheng muttered under his breath with furrowed brows. He understood that this was no ordinary barrier; it must be closely tied to the grand secret of the island.

The Black Sovereign and Wu Dewang also stepped closer, their curiosity and bewilderment toward the barrier evident.

"It seems we need to work together to break through this barrier," Wu Dewang said gravely, his eyes gleaming with determination.

The Black Sovereign nodded, "Woof woof! Right, we have to find a way to crack it quickly—the treasure inside can't be snatched by others!"

Gu Sheng took a deep breath and summoned the Grass Vine Demon Soul, preparing to break through the barrier. The Grass Vine Demon Soul danced before the barrier as if searching for flaws in the Array.

After three days and nights of effort, the Grass Vine Demon Soul finally identified the barrier's weak point and successfully dismantled the Array. Enveloped in a burst of radiance, Gu Sheng was the first to cross the barrier and step into the mysterious orchard.

Within the orchard, nine fruit trees stood majestically, each exuding an intense life force. Gu Sheng approached one of the trees and looked up, spotting a crimson fruit hanging from the branches—it glimmered like a dazzling gemstone. Deeply moved, he reached out and plucked two crimson fruits and one golden fruit.

Gu Sheng placed one crimson fruit into his mouth, and immediately, an overwhelming vitality surged throughout his body. He felt as though he had entered a celestial ascension, light and ethereal, indescribably wondrous.

In this peak state, Gu Sheng decided to enter seclusion to cultivate. He sat cross-legged, focusing intently on guiding the vitality energy through his meridians. As time passed, his body began to transform.

Under the nourishment of the vitality energy, his golden physique became radiant, as if forged from golden crystal. Purple divine light descended from the heavens, accompanied by rolling thunderous sounds. These lights and thunderstorms took on various shapes—a pyramid, a tree of life, an Immortal Fruit... each carried immense power.

Gu Sheng's breakthrough process was grueling, but with his unwavering determination and powerful cultivation, he endured the incessant bombardment of divine lightning. His body revealed white bones, shockingly macabre, yet he showed no sign of retreat.

Following a prolonged mystical process, Gu Sheng successfully advanced from the First Layer Heaven of the Navel Wheel Realm to the Second Layer Heaven. He felt an immense surge of energy within his body and couldn't resist throwing a punch.

"Boom!" A deafening explosion sounded, and a nearby hill by the shore turned to dust from the force of his punch. This sight left the Black Sovereign and Wu Dewang outside the barrier utterly stunned—they were so shaken they couldn't utter a word, only staring in silence.

"Woof woof! Incredible! Gu Sheng has successfully made his breakthrough!" the Black Sovereign exclaimed in awe.

Wu Dewang nodded, "Truly remarkable... I didn't expect he could advance here."

At this moment, Gu Sheng emerged from his state of seclusion. Feeling the newfound strength coursing through his body, he stood and stretched, emitting crackling sounds from his joints.

"Haha! I've finally broken through!" Gu Sheng laughed heartily, his voice brimming with pride and ambition. Now, he couldn't wait to uncover more secrets of this mysterious island.

The Black Sovereign and Wu Dewang were equally eager, hoping to explore the mystical Immortal Realm alongside Gu Sheng.

"You two, since you enjoy bickering, fight it out outside first," Gu Sheng casually glanced at the squabbling Black Sovereign and Wu Dewang, "Once I've advanced several realms, you can come in and share the gains."

"Hmph! Who do you think you are, telling us to wait?" The Black Sovereign grumbled in dissatisfaction but ceased its quarrel with Wu Dewang and instead focused on deciphering the Array inscribed on the barrier.

Wu Dewang also paused his actions and glared at the Black Sovereign, "Fine, let's wait then. Who's afraid of whom?"

Ignoring their banter, Gu Sheng turned his attention back to the golden fruits scattered across the orchard. These fruits shimmered like stars, dazzling with allure, seemingly embedded in the verdant leaves like golden gemstones. In amazement, he murmured, "These fruits are truly extraordinary, as if containing limitless vitality and power."

He reached for a golden fruit and placed it in his mouth. The fruit instantly released potent vitality energy that surged throughout his body. While strong, it failed to elevate his cultivation level.

Gu Sheng frowned slightly and glanced back at Wu Dewang and the Black Sovereign, who were still focused on cracking the barrier. Sensing that they would soon breach it, he quickly picked several luminous green leaves and two golden fruits to prepare for potential use.

"Strange, why haven't I broken through yet?" Gu Sheng pondered in confusion. He felt he had already touched the threshold of advancement, yet something was missing.

Feeling inspired, he decided to attempt a daring move. Taking two crimson fruits from his Space Ring, he decisively placed them into his mouth.

"Crunch!" As the fruits burst, Jadescent Nectar-like juice exploded, melting instantly. An indescribable sensation of bliss spread from his tongue throughout his body, immersing him in a state akin to paradise—a divine ecstasy.

"Wow! These fruits are truly miraculous!" Gu Sheng couldn't help but marvel. He felt a powerful force propelling his body, rapidly boosting his cultivation.

"Boom rumble!" Suddenly, thunder roared in the heavens, and purple divine lightning descended directly toward Gu Sheng. This was the sign of tribulation for a breakthrough!

"Perfect timing!" Gu Sheng shouted boldly, charging forward to face the divine lightning without fear. He knew this was the pivotal moment in his breakthrough—only by enduring the heavenly tribulation could he ascend further.

Divine lightning struck him repeatedly, inflicting unparalleled pain each time. Yet Gu Sheng's will was akin to tempered steel; unyielding, he continued to move toward advancement.

"Ahhh!" Gu Sheng let out a long howl, his entire being radiating dazzling golden light. His cultivation had finally advanced from the Second Layer Heaven of the Navel Wheel Realm to the Fourth Layer Heaven! A solar phenomenon emerged from his navel—a bizarre manifestation of the Navel Wheel Realm.

Within the Navel Secret Realm, a celestial sun rose from the sea, heralding a new era. An Immortal Realm began forming in the ocean, evolving at an astonishing pace. Millions of years worth of creation passed in moments—flora and fauna emerged, vivid and lifelike… It was a realm brimming with energy, resembling a miniature universe, miraculous and grand.

"Boom rumble!" The divine lightning continued, seemingly intent on obliterating Gu Sheng. Yet his body, under the divine lightning's purification, grew increasingly dazzling. His golden physique was burned down to bare bones, which promptly regenerated into gold-crystal muscle, embodying infinite cycles of rebirth.

As the tribulation dispersed, Gu Sheng's cultivation had soared to the Sixth Realm of the Navel Wheel. With a gentle punch, the Void shattered like fragmented glass, and the surrounding Array collapsed simultaneously.

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