Lin Ke knew he could not take this Dragon Pearl away yet. He needed to prepare thoroughly.
Judging by his previous experience taking the Flood Dragon's Dragon Pearl, he suspected this Xia Clan Dragon Pearl would be no easy customer either.
If it had left behind a remnant soul or something of the sort as well, he would have a headache on his hands for quite some time.
Besides, just then, Lin Xuanyuan had urged him through a voice transmission, "Adoptive Father, you've stayed down there too long."
"There are too many of them. I'm afraid I can't suppress them for much longer."
The corner of Lin Ke's mouth curled up as he activated the treasure casket again, closing it.
Then he turned toward the Black Ice Centipede eggs and transmitted, "Xuanyuan... the ones that are hard to suppress haven't arrived yet."
As he spoke, he manifested the Golden Flying Sword and set it hovering around him. The Sect Master Armor also appeared on his body.
He also activated the purple pearl that could dispel all toxins, holding it ready.
Surprise appeared on Lin Xuanyuan's previously imposing dragon face. "Adoptive Father, what are you going to do?"
"You wouldn't... no! Adoptive Father, don't be rash!"
Amid Lin Xuanyuan's cries of alarm, Lin Ke drew the Windglow Spirit Dragon Saber, its blade gleaming coldly.
In a flash, he scooped up two Black Ice Centipede eggs and flew out toward the edge of the abyss.
The instant Lin Ke picked up the eggs, the whale-sized Centipede King erupted into a furious roar.
A surge of will that transcended instinct shattered Lin Xuanyuan's oppressive aura.
The suppressed sea of Centipedes fell from the rock walls in droves. Lin Ke felt as though he were weaving through a black thicket.
The Tang-Style Horizontal Saber