The two left the Spirit Spring and continued deeper along a hidden passage behind the cave dwelling.
At the end of the passage stood a massive ancient gate cast from bronze.
There were no complicated Formations on it, only a huge carving of a myriad-beast totem. Gu Chengming stepped forward, placed both hands against the gate, and pushed with a little force.
With a deep grinding sound, the ancient bronze gate slowly swung open to either side.
A more ancient, profound aura than the one outside washed over them.
The space beyond the gate was illuminated by several enormous luminous pearls, revealing the cave dwelling's interior in full to master and disciple.
This was the true heart of the Sixth Realm Great Cultivator's living quarters and treasure vault.
Gu Chengming and Ren Wencai crossed the threshold side by side, entering the inner residence of the Sixth Realm Great Cultivator, sealed away for thousands of years.
To their surprise, the inside of the cave dwelling was neither as splendid as the outside world might have imagined nor filled with Magic Treasures.
The space was fairly broad and plain. Several huge luminous pearls were set into the domed ceiling, casting a cool glow that clearly illuminated the furnishings.
At the very center stood a broad writing desk carved from a single block of white jade. On the left were several redwood display shelves against the wall, and on the right was a greenstone cloud bed for meditation and rest. Beyond those, there were no other decorations.
Gu Chengming's gaze settled on the writing desk at the center.
Several lustrous jade bottles were neatly arranged on the desk. Beside them lay a thick volume bound in the hide of some unknown beast.
He stepped forward and picked up one of the jade bottles,