This orb was called the Black Pearl, an exceptionally powerful defensive artifact.
Once Shen Xiu clasped the black orb in his palm, it immediately calmed down, showing no further abnormalities.
"The Black Pearl must be worth a fortune! I wonder if I can use it to lure that person out?"
"Although I have no confidence that I can kill that person within just a few days, if I can stall until the time is ripe, that will be enough to resolve this matter!"
"After all, as long as I absorb the energy within the Black Pearl, dealing with that fellow with my strength will not be much of a problem!"
At that thought, Shen Xiu grinned and swept his gaze over the area.
"Hmm? There seems to be a cave over there!"
After scanning the area for a moment, Shen Xiu fixed his gaze outside a cave. A thick layer of dust shrouded the entire entrance.
"Hmm? Such a powerful pressure is coming from within this cave. Even I would likely find it somewhat difficult to withstand!"
"However, judging by that pressure, there should be no danger!"
After fixing his gaze on the cave entrance, Shen Xiu slowly raised his hand and sent a black palm print flying toward it.
The instant Shen Xiu's palm print struck, a muffled bang rang out. The cave exploded, and the scene within was immediately revealed to Shen Xiu.
Inside was a pitch-black cavern. Deep within it, a dark figure could vaguely be seen.
The dark figure stood over ten feet tall. Strands of black lightning coiled around its body, continuously slithering across its surface, looking incomparably eerie.
"This dark figure has such a powerful aura! Could this be the legendary expert with half-step Immortal Emperor Realm cultivation?"
The instant he saw the dark