With almost no significant obstruction, Jiang Chengxuan arrived at the location he had designated as his target.

This was precisely the source where all the mutations began—the origin point where wave after wave of impact started!

After a brief moment of calm, Jiang Chengxuan, bearing the Eternal Manifestation Scripture on his back, looked cautiously yet curiously toward the nearby source.

He saw a patch of crimson blood light and chaotic darkness, flowing and swirling like living beings, permeating that area continuously, birthing wave after wave of unimaginable terrifying power.

"Zzzz—!"

Around that tangled mass of blood mist and dark fog, strange spatial distortions began to brew.

Complex totems appeared, flickering between light and shadow, spreading like spider webs and extending for hundreds of miles!

Strands of immortal power seeped from them, carrying extremely fearsome potency, their aura extraordinary, pulling at the whole world as if on the verge of eruption.

Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan did not hesitate; he instantly transformed into a streak of golden light and took a step forward, approaching the origin point.

"Rumble—!"

The terrifying momentum surged to its limit.

Space rippled with dreadful distortions and waves.

All the totems suddenly emitted black light, countless rays of light ascending defiantly, dyeing the deep space into profound, lost darkness.

Immediately, the impact force burst forth again with unstoppable momentum, sweeping up the remaining energies in the deep space, growing stronger as it ravaged beyond the entire deep space!

However, this time Jiang Chengxuan was behind it and would no longer be affected.

Having entered the truly unknown source, Jiang Chengxuan sensed he had arrived at a mysterious space.

The region, swirling with blood light and chaotic darkness, was no longer within the deep space universe—it floated outside it.

"Finally arrived... the true secret of this Ancient Golden Immortal Cave Mansion."

Even for Jiang Chengxuan’s strong will, excitement was inevitable.

He vaguely perceived that this Ancient Golden Immortal was no ordinary Golden Immortal.

To be able to set such a terrifying deep space trap, its true strength might already approach the legendary Great Luo Golden Immortal!

That was a terrifying existence above the Golden Immortal realm!

If that was indeed the case, the true opportunity hidden within this Ancient Golden Immortal Cave Mansion would surely surpass anyone’s imagination!

"Huff—!"

Jiang Chengxuan exhaled a breath of turbid air, invigorated, sweeping away distractions.

He retracted the Eternal Manifestation Scripture and forged a golden barrier around himself.

Immediately, the mysterious chanting echoed, and the sealing power circulated, blocking all forms of corrosion.

Step by step, Jiang Chengxuan advanced, eyes solemn, his immortal power condensed but not unleashed.

He sensed this space was not large—seemingly just the size of a great hall.

Even as he moved forward slowly, he quickly reached the end.

"That is..."

The holy brilliance parted the crimson-black chaos.

Jiang Chengxuan held his breath, focusing ahead.

There stood, at this source, a bronze coffin!

It was extremely ancient and simple, not much different from usual coffins.

The coffin walls were carved with plain mountains, rivers, grass, trees, sun, moon, and stars.

Aside from lacking any decay or rust, there was nothing unusual.

However, strands of scarlet blood mist and chaotic darkness emanated from the coffin walls, merging into this space.

Without a doubt, this ancient bronze coffin was the culprit behind the terrible mutations outside!

"Could it be... that the corpse of that Ancient Golden Immortal lies within?"

For a moment, Jiang Chengxuan was shocked and unsure.

Even he had not expected the end of this Ancient Golden Immortal Cave Mansion to be his corpse!

At the same time, a new question appeared before him.

This bronze coffin was incredibly strange, its power extraordinary.

It was clearly not simply for burial and rest.

Should he open it or not?

Jiang Chengxuan did not believe that the Ancient Golden Immortal placed this bronze coffin at the edge of deep space universe merely to let visitors open it.

At any time, opening another’s coffin was never a good deed.

"Perhaps I should investigate first, then decide."

After some thought, Jiang Chengxuan refrained from impatience and decided to explore this space first.

His goal was not this mysterious bronze coffin, but to seek deeper unknown areas or the Golden Immortal insights hidden within.

If he could find an entrance to the depths elsewhere, then he could leave the bronze coffin unopened.

[Ding!]

However, just as Jiang Chengxuan took his second step, a sharp, cold voice suddenly sounded in his divine sea.

Startled, he widened his eyes.

There was no doubt this was the system’s prompt sound.

At such a moment, Jiang Chengxuan faintly felt it wanted to tell him something or encourage him to undertake a risky action.

[Host, please complete the task of exploring the unknown areas of the Ancient Golden Immortal Cave Mansion!]

As expected, the system’s task notification sounded next.

Although not explicitly stated, Jiang Chengxuan understood its meaning.

There had always been some connection between the system and Jiang Chengxuan—a mysterious resonance.

Any task it issued was a hint referencing Jiang Chengxuan’s own thoughts.

At this moment, as Jiang Chengxuan was about to leave the bronze coffin behind, the system suddenly issued the task.

It was clearly hinting, or rather encouraging Jiang Chengxuan,

to not hesitate and directly open that bronze coffin.

"Well then, old friend, since that’s the case."

Jiang Chengxuan smiled helplessly, but a gleam of sharp light appeared in his eyes.

Since the system had spoken, he naturally would not refuse.

Turning around, Jiang Chengxuan walked back toward the bronze coffin radiating mysterious light.

One step, two steps...

He soon reached the towering coffin, and without hesitation, reached out to touch it.

"Hum—!"

Suddenly, a tremor passed through.

The bronze coffin glowed faintly, lines lit up, forming an ancient landscape carving.

At the same time, a corrupting force began to spread toward Jiang Chengxuan’s arm.

However, his reaction was swift—he used the power of the Eternal Manifestation Scripture to shield himself and suppress it.

"Rise!"

Seeing the bronze coffin’s response was not severe, Jiang Chengxuan grew more confident.

His immortal power surged, and his immortal body radiated the might to move mountains and shatter stars.

He grabbed the edge of the coffin lid fiercely.

Golden Immortal power burst forth, intending to open it!

"Rumble—!"

Unseen, Jiang Chengxuan’s action stirred a divine thunderous sound.

In an instant, the entire bronze coffin trembled, shaking even the surrounding space!

The seemingly insignificant coffin lid was extremely heavy.

Jiang Chengxuan felt as though he was lifting a true piece of heaven and earth.

Fortunately, with his current strength, lifting a fragment of heaven and earth was no difficulty.

With the world trembling, Jiang Chengxuan’s eyes hardened as he raised his arm inch by inch.

The bronze coffin lid kicked up dust, gradually opening!

With this, more scarlet blood mist and chaotic darkness surged out from all directions, invading Jiang Chengxuan’s location like a swarm of mad bees.

"Hum—!"

But under the protection of the Eternal Manifestation Scripture, the void blossomed with countless ripples.

Jiang Chengxuan was immune to all laws and unaffected.

"Boom!"

Finally, under Jiang Chengxuan’s terrifying power to move mountains and fill seas, the strange bronze coffin was pushed open with a roar.

Its true appearance was revealed at this moment!

"Hm?"

To Jiang Chengxuan’s astonished gaze, the opened bronze coffin was completely empty!

What was inside was merely a deep, blood-red and dark intertwined portal!

Constantly emanating the power of the mutation source!