The battle on the scorched earth subsided. Su Xiao took the Treasure Chest Baja handed him. This Immortal-grade Treasure Chest dropped by Emperor Taiyatu was packed with value, which showed just how powerful Emperor Taiyatu had been.
Compared to the Treasure Chest he had obtained, Su Xiao cared more about an amber. It was oval, a few sizes smaller than an egg, and emitted a pale-yellow, warm luster. At its center was a black threadworm.
The threadworm's body was covered in fine scales. Each ring of scales protruded slightly, and when connected, they looked much like a dorsal fin.
This item was called Dark Erosion Worm's Hatred. Su Xiao had seen many threadworms on the Western Continent, but never one resembling the worm inside this amber. The others looked extremely uncomfortable and made people unwilling to touch them.
The threadworm in this amber, however, resembled a piece of art in a bizarre, grotesque style. Though it seemed ominous, it did not inspire rejection.
The information on this thing was simple: "A worm born in darkness, yearning for light." That was all.
Dark Erosion Worm's Hatred could not be taken out of this world, and its method of use was unknown. The only valuable information was that it was still alive—but if it was activated, its existence cycle would be very short.
Su Xiao put away Dark Erosion Worm's Hatred and ordered the battlefield cleared. Faint gunshots could still be heard in the distance, proving that some stragglers remained. Given the current situation, those stragglers could not be considered a threat.
The sky was filled with stars, and the weather tonight was especially oppressive and hot. Su Xiao headed toward the ruins of the ancient royal city... No, there were no ruins anymore. The place where the royal city had stood