System: Infinite Evolution into Qilin Bloodline

The moment Zhang Hao released the ancient chill, the entire space seemed to be enveloped by an extreme cold from ancient times. The air froze, and even time seemed to slow down.

When the undead worm's enormous body came into contact with this unprecedentedly cold power, it was instantly encased in a layer of crystal-clear ice shell, like a sculpture frozen in time, frozen in that moment of struggle and despair.

The freezing process is not instantaneous, but unfolds in a slow and magnificent manner that is visible to the naked eye.

At first, it was just a thin layer of frost on the surface of the immortal insect. As the cold air continued to penetrate, the frost spread rapidly and gradually thickened until it completely covered the entire insect body.

The once chilling red mist lost its former arrogance under the onslaught of the cold air, freezing into a dark red hue amidst the ice crystals, appearing both eerie and poignant.

As time passed, faint cracking sounds began to emanate from inside the ice shell, as if the immortal insect was making its last desperate struggle.

But this sound was quickly replaced by an even louder sound of ice cracking, and cracks began to appear all over the ice shell. These cracks spread rapidly like a spider web until they covered the entire surface.

Finally, with a deafening roar, the ice shell shattered, turning into countless tiny ice shards that flew everywhere.

The body of the immortal worm shattered, no longer the indestructible creature it once was, but a jumble of ice blocks and shards scattered on the ground.

Those once fearsome claws and fangs have lost their former sharpness, completely conquered by the cold air, and transformed into an insignificant part of nature.

Just as Zhang Hao was basking in the joy of defeating a powerful enemy, a crisp metallic clang broke the surrounding silence.

He looked in the direction of the sound and saw several items gleaming brightly in the dim light among the shattered ice pile of the immortal insect.

He approached and discovered that it was a golden mask and a golden box. They seemed to have existed before the Undying Worm was frozen, hidden by its enormous body, and only now were they able to see the light of day again.

The golden mask has an ancient and mysterious design, with intricate patterns carved on it, including marks of ancient totems and what appears to be the script of some unknown civilization.

Its appearance stirred a strong sense of curiosity and awe in Zhang Hao, as if it were not just an object, but a key to an ancient secret.

The golden chest, on the other hand, appeared more solemn, with its lid tightly closed and inlaid with various gemstones, shimmering with an alluring light.

Zhang Hao tried to gently push open the lid of the box, but found that it seemed to be sealed by some force and could not be opened easily.

The system previously indicated that there were two rare items: an immortal worm and a blue toad.

The immortal worm has been killed, but the blue toad is nowhere to be found.

Zhang Hao guessed that the blue toad should be inside the golden box.

When Wu Tianzhen, Fatty, and Zhang Qilin saw Zhang Hao kill the Undying Worm and also saw the golden mask and the golden box, they immediately gathered around and speculated about what was inside the golden box.

Suddenly, Zhang Hao noticed the abnormality of the keyhole; it was as thick as a finger.

He suddenly had a feeling that to open this golden chest, he would have to use the "Tomb Raider's Finger" technique.

Zhang Hao extended two fingers and inserted them into the two keyholes.

As Zhang Hao gently inserted two fingers into the ingeniously designed holes on both sides of the golden box, a mysterious power seemed to be quietly awakened.

The delicate texture of the hole's edge perfectly matched his fingertips, conveying a subtle resonance that made Zhang Hao involuntarily hold his breath, afraid that any slight movement would shatter the miracle that was about to be revealed.

The crisp "click" sounded particularly loud in the quiet space.

At that moment, the golden chest seemed to come alive. As Zhang Hao rotated his fingers, the lid slowly popped open in a smooth and elegant manner, revealing the secret hidden inside.

What came into view were seven fist-sized toads with a bluish luster all over their bodies.

They lay quietly at the bottom of the box, their eyes closed.

These toads have round and plump bodies, and their skin is covered with a layer of delicate scales that shimmer with a charming luster in the dim light. Each scale is like a carefully sculpted work of art, revealing an extraordinary aura.

Zhang Hao scrutinized the toad closely, his heart filled with surprise and curiosity.

He had never seen such strange creatures before; they were neither ordinary amphibians nor beings from any myths or legends he knew.

The faint blue light emanating from these toads seemed to contain some kind of mysterious power, making people want to explore its secrets.

Just as Zhang Hao was engrossed in observing the toads, he suddenly noticed that their breathing seemed to have become somewhat rapid, and their bodies were trembling slightly.

Then, an even more shocking sight occurred: the seven toads opened their eyes almost simultaneously. There was no confusion or fear in their eyes; instead, they gleamed with wisdom and vigilance.

They slowly crawled out from the bottom of the box, their movements nimble and powerful, as if they had never experienced a long period of slumber.

Each toad stood in a unique posture, as if performing some ancient ritual, or perhaps demonstrating their existence and power to Zhang Hao.

Zhang Hao realized that these toads were no ordinary creatures; there must be a deeper secret hidden behind them.

He tried to communicate with them, but the toads just looked at him silently with their deep eyes, without making a sound.

Just then, a thought suddenly flashed through Zhang Hao's mind—perhaps these toads possess some special ability that can only be activated through a specific method.

So Zhang Hao began to try various methods to touch and guide these toads.

He gently stroked their backs, trying to build trust and connection;

He whispered to them, recounting his experiences and purpose, hoping to receive a response from them.

After some effort, a toad finally slowly approached Zhang Hao. It gently touched Zhang Hao's finger with its wet nose, as if conveying some kind of message.

At that moment, Zhang Hao felt a warm and powerful force surge from his fingertips into his entire body, and his soul seemed to have established an indescribable connection with the toad.

He realized that these toads were not only guardian beasts of the treasure, but also inheritors of ancient wisdom, possessing a life form and wisdom system completely different from humans.