However, in Gu Yuan’s view, this simply confirmed the information he had received.

Earthfire copper essence typically only emerges near earthfire lava.

This is because the material needs to absorb sufficient earthfire energy to transform from copper mother to earthfire copper essence.

In other words, the earthfire lava is not far from here.

As for the five elements immortal iron, its formation is quite peculiar, requiring it to stay gradually in four unique environments of metal, wood, water, and earth, and ultimately undergo the refining of earthfire essence, being cultivated over millennia, before it can truly be forged into shape.

Gu Yuan continued wielding the mining pick, hitting to his heart’s content.

As for the loud noise earlier, it had already attracted the attention of the elder nearby.

He stared at Gu Yuan’s back repeatedly, noticing that Gu Yuan was seemingly burrowing holes like a frenzied vandal, and couldn’t help but twitch the corner of his mouth.

It was clear to him now; this fellow was obviously not a miner, but a genuine cultivator who snuck in at some point, otherwise, why was his inner cultivation not sealed?

"Young brother..."

The elder spoke up.

Gu Yuan stopped his actions and looked over at the elder: "Is Jinsha Elder calling me?"

Indeed, this elder was the Yang Spirit powerhouse Jinsha Ancestor, but the majestic and highly esteemed Jinsha Ancestor of the past now appeared as scruffy and smelly as an old beggar.

Upon hearing this, Jinsha Ancestor narrowed his eyes and looked at Gu Yuan with a somewhat amused gaze: "It seems young friend came specifically for me."

"No, Elder, please don’t misunderstand."

Gu Yuan waved his hand and said, "I have other plans that are unrelated to you."

With that, Gu Yuan began knocking around again, seemingly searching for something.

Observing this, Jinsha Ancestor first furrowed his brow, then his eyes revealed a suspecting look, occasionally gazing at Gu Yuan’s back.

Seeing that Gu Yuan showed no intention of conversing with him and instead kept searching for something, Jinsha Ancestor grew anxious.

Opportunities are rare!

In the East Sea, besides the elusive Primordial Spirit True Immortals, Jinsha was considered a top figure.

In the past, whoever saw him would treat him with utmost respect and refer to him as Ancestor.

But ever since being defeated by Elder Chaotic Heaven and captured to Qianyan Island, he fell into a dark, helpless state.

Being jeered, scolded, ridiculed, and often beaten, while spending most of the time digging for ores, required to yield results ten times more than others or face the whip.

As a Yang Spirit powerhouse, he had never suffered such humiliation.

Currently, he had spent over seventy years here; any longer, and Jinsha Ancestor truly might have his Dao Heart collapse and go insane!

He dreams of escaping and then recovering his cultivation to seek vengeance against Elder Chaotic Heaven.

But the problem was, Elder Chaotic Heaven not only crippled his cultivation but also used great divine techniques to sever parts of his essence.

In such circumstances, not falling in cultivation level is already due to his deep-rooted foundation.

In the past seventy years, it’s not that he hadn’t attempted escaping, but being crippled and wounded in his essence left him weaker than a normal human, easily manipulated by even a casual Celestial Human Realm Cultivator.

Many consecutive failures had inevitably planted a seed of despair deep in his heart.

But now, another opportunity has arisen.

Though it’s unclear who Gu Yuan is, what background he has, or what plans brought him here. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

Yet since Gu Yuan could elude the Iron Cloud Island group without them noticing, it indicates this young man has some skill.

If he could enlist Gu Yuan’s help, there might indeed be a chance to escape and leave this desolate place.

Even if he couldn’t leave, regaining some of his cultivation power would undoubtedly be fortunate.

Thinking this, Jinsha Ancestor already had plans, though outwardly he didn’t reveal them. He simply observed Gu Yuan’s actions silently.

Until one day, Gu Yuan directly smashed a stone wall, creating a large hole, from which thick smoke with a strong sulfur smell erupted, mixed with faint dark red sparks.

Anyone could tell this was an earthfire vein, connecting to the earth’s core, not uncommon on Qianyan Island.

However, Gu Yuan’s reaction surprised Jinsha Ancestor; he actually stepped forward, sending his Divine Thought inside, seemingly investigating the situation.

After his investigation, he even intended to crawl inside.

Seeing this, Jinsha Ancestor was stunned and hurriedly stepped forward to block him: "Young friend, stop!"

Gu Yuan paused his actions and looked back at him, puzzled: "What guidance does Jinsha Elder have?"

"Young friend, what is your intention?"

Jinsha Ancestor pointed at the earthfire opening and said: "Inside, earthfire often erupts, and in the earth’s core, the temperature is extremely high. Even Golden Core Great Cultivators and Yin Spirit Giants cannot linger long inside; losing your way can be extremely dangerous."

"Oh, I possess several Upper Grade Magical Treasures for protection, and great divine techniques for defense. These issues are minor for me."

Gu Yuan seemed unconcerned, gently activating the Taiyi Golden Bell and Creation Cyan Lotus within him, emitting robust and vibrant energies.

Simultaneously, a faint silver glow spread over his body.

"Two Upper Grade Magical Treasures and Spatial Great Divine Techniques..."

Jinsha Ancestor’s eyes widened slightly, speechless.

Suddenly, he realized he had underestimated Gu Yuan.

This young man appeared unassuming but was clearly concealing profound abilities.

Given his wealth at his most prosperous, he possessed only two Upper Grade Magical Treasures. But this young man, though just in the Golden Core Realm, seems surprisingly affluent.

After a moment of silence, he asked: "Young friend, what are you looking for?"

"I’ve been here for many years, perhaps I know something."

That’s what I’ve been waiting for... Gu Yuan blinked, maintaining a calm demeanor and said: "To be honest, I’m searching for some five elements immortal iron to refine a magical treasure. I heard that three years ago, a piece of five elements immortal iron was produced on Qianyan Island, so I came here to try my luck."

"Five elements immortal iron?"

Upon hearing this, Jinsha Ancestor laughed: "That’s quite a coincidence; I admit, the piece of five elements immortal iron back then was actually excavated by me."

"Moreover, I know a location where there is a large piece of five elements immortal iron, enough to refine six or seven magical treasures."