After Three Rivers Elder left, Chen Daolin was the only one left standing alone on the small island.
Chen Daolin held the 'Heart of Lava' in his hand. He could clearly sense the terrifying energy contained within the fist-sized stone. Each strong, powerful beat felt like the pulse of the world's veins, sending a chill through his heart.
"Lord Baruch, shouldn't you explain what this is now?" Chen Daolin asked in his mind.
Baruch's lazy voice came from within his consciousness. "Kid, I already told you. The other two items are of little use to you. Only this 'Heart of Lava' is the most helpful to you right now. But it isn't for you—it's for the Lava Mother Queen."
Chen Daolin froze, then quickly said, "You mean..."
"That's right. This Heart of Lava can help the Lava Mother Queen evolve to become immortal!"
"Tsk, tsk. A single Heart of Lava is worth at least several million chaos units. The master of Three Rivers really was generous. Though it makes sense—Ancient Burning Continent was his territory and hometown. He once used this to nurture his descendants and disciples. Now that he has fallen, it has ended up in your hands." There was a trace of wistfulness in Baruch's voice.
Then Baruch changed his tone. "Of course, it can only increase the chances by twenty percent. But even that is extremely rare. I have to say, kid, you're quite lucky. One of the three treasures was actually a Heart of Lava. You should know that this thing only exists on Ancient Burning Continent. It takes countless years to be born in the continent's 'Source Land.' Even if there are treasures outside with effects similar to the 'Heart of Lava,' they wouldn't be nearly as effective for the Lava Mother Queen... Even treasures