Chapter 926: Chapter 487: Evolved Creatures "Huh..." Gu Sheng took a deep breath, preparing to lightly cut his palm with the dagger. But when it came to cutting himself, he hesitated. "This feels like self-harm," Gu Sheng muttered to himself helplessly, then closed his eyes and directly sliced his palm. In an instant, a small cut appeared, and blood slowly flowed from the wound. Gu Sheng pressed his palm against the barrier, and the moment the blood touched it, the barrier dissolved into the air like paper catching fire. Delighted, Gu Sheng reached for the Seeking Origin Heavenly Book. The book wasn’t heavy, even lighter than the Fire Spirit Dagger. Gu Sheng gently opened its pages, revealing ancient techniques for finding Source Ore. "Wonderful! Simply wonderful!" Gu Sheng couldn’t help but praise aloud after reading a few pages. However, just as Gu Sheng was immersed in the mysteries of the Heavenly Book, he heard a rustling noise outside the stone chamber. His heart tightened, sensing that someone was approaching. He quickly hid the Heavenly Book in his chest and cautiously moved toward the stone chamber’s exit. As soon as Gu Sheng stepped out, he saw several shadows moving swiftly in the mine corridor. Judging by their direction, it seemed their destination was this stone chamber. "Damn! Discovered so quickly?" Gu Sheng thought helplessly, realizing that these people were likely after the Seeking Origin Heavenly Book. Without delay, he found a hidden spot to conceal himself. He then channeled his Divine Power, releasing his Divine Sense to monitor the situation around him. Soon, Gu Sheng’s Divine Sense spread out like an invisible net. "This..." Upon detecting an energy fluctuation, Gu Sheng was startled. He had never sensed such a fluctuation before; it seemed like an energy not from this world! Gu Sheng peeked out, trying to discern the features of the newcomers. Gradually, he began to see details. Their outlines appeared bizarre in the dim mine tunnel — not humans, but strange creatures unknown to him! Their skin had an unnatural metallic sheen, limbs unnaturally robust, moving rhythmically like machines. Additionally, their heads were unusually flat, with eyes glowing like burning coals in the darkness. "What on earth are these things?" Gu Sheng was shocked, realizing these could be Demon Beasts born from the mine or puppets controlled by the underground’s murky power. Knowing that the Heavenly Book’s secrets couldn’t fall into their hands, he dared not be careless. Gu Sheng swiftly channeled the Divine Power within him, preparing for confrontation. He probed again with his Divine Sense, seeking their weaknesses. But just as he delved deeper, a sharp wind sound suddenly attacked from behind. "Whoosh!" Instinctively, Gu Sheng dodged sideways, a sharp claw barely grazing his cheek. "Hiss!" Gu Sheng gasped, feeling warm blood seep from his face. "So fast!" Secretly alarmed, Gu Sheng dared not hold back any longer and summoned the Fire Spirit Dagger. Instantly, beams of divine light erupted from within him, illuminating the entire mine tunnel. The creatures seemed fearful of the sudden brightness, momentarily freezing. Seizing the opportunity, Gu Sheng swiftly changed positions. He then slashed at the nearest creature with the Fire Spirit Dagger. "Crack!" The blade flashed like lightning, cutting the creature in two. "Aow!" However, they seemed fearless of death. A sharp wail rang out, as if summoning others. Knowing he had to end this quickly, Gu Sheng realized that if reinforcements arrived, he would be trapped. His gaze turned cold, ready to eliminate the rest with the dagger. But then, a crystal-clear ore appeared on the corpse of the creature he had just slain. Seeing this, Gu Sheng quickly grabbed it. Indeed, it was Source Ore. Could it be... Gu Sheng began pondering the nature of these creatures. Before he could think further, five or six more were charging at him with sharp claws. "Gya gya gya!" They made strange noises, recklessly crashing through the mine. Gripping the Fire Spirit Dagger tightly, Gu Sheng felt its anticipation of battle. The dagger emanated a faint red glow, hot to the touch. "Huff!" Taking a deep breath, Gu Sheng channeled his Divine Power into the dagger. "Gya gya gya!" The eerie cries echoed through the mine. They closed in on Gu Sheng. Without hesitation, he swung the Fire Spirit Dagger in a flurry of attacks! "Clang clang clang!" The dagger clashed with their claws, ringing with a metallic sound. It felt like slicing through stone. While their claws were sharp, their necks and abdomens were softer. Upon discovering this weakness, Gu Sheng focused his attacks on their necks. After several clashes, the mine tunnel was littered with their bodies. Gu Sheng didn’t relax, quickly inspecting each body. As expected, a crystal-clear Source Ore appeared on each of their heads.