System: Infinite Evolution into Qilin Bloodline

At that moment, time seemed to freeze, all sounds disappeared, leaving only the enormous roar of the fist colliding with the insect's body, and the shocking scene of the subsequent explosion.

The Undying Insect King's body collapsed instantly under the impact of the punch, its juices splattering everywhere. Its once incredibly hard shell was now extremely fragile and shattered with a single blow.

As the insect's body disintegrated, a thick red mist rose from the remains, but quickly dissipated into the air.

This time, the immortal insects did not regroup like their defeated counterparts in the past, but instead disappeared completely from the world, leaving only ripples spreading across the river.

Without that mysterious red mist, the immortal insect is no longer immortal.

While everyone else's attention was still on the scene from before, Zhang Hao put the undead worm he had killed, along with the golden mask, the blue toad, and the golden box, into his storage space, intending to fuse them together at the right time.

After Zhang Hao finished doing all that, Wu Tianzhen and Fatty finally realized what was happening.

"Brother Zhang Hao, you're really amazing! You killed that huge bug with a single punch!"

"My uncle is certainly amazing, but where did the golden mask, the golden box, and the insect corpses go?"

"They must have made too much noise and been swept into the river. We don't have much time left, so let's hurry and go deeper."

……

Zhang Hao made up a random excuse and continued exploring along the underground river.

Zhang Hao, Wu Tianzhen, Fatty, and Zhang Qilin ventured deeper and deeper into the winding underground river.

The river sometimes flows swiftly like an arrow, and sometimes it is calm and tranquil.

As time passed, after an hour or two of trekking, an unusual ray of light quietly seeped into this dark world.

Finally, when they took the last step, the sight before them made them hold their breath. A deep pool surrounded by mountains on all sides suddenly appeared before them, like a gem carefully sculpted by nature and inlaid among the mountains.

The surface of the deep pool is like a mirror, reflecting the verdant cliffs and the azure sky, a breathtaking sight.

The surrounding mountains are steep and precipitous, as if they were cleaved open by a giant axe by a god.

Sunlight filtered through the dense clouds, dappling the water's surface with golden light, like stars fallen to earth.

The waterfall cascading down from the mountaintop is even more magnificent, its roar like a thousand horses galloping, its power immense. The clear water gathers in this deep pool, yet it also carries a gentle tranquility, soothing all weariness and unease.

Just then, the fat man suddenly pointed to the sky with a look of surprise, breaking the surrounding tranquility.

"Look! What is that?"

His voice trembled slightly, yet it was full of excitement.

The crowd looked in the direction of the sound and saw a magnificent palace appearing and disappearing amidst the swirling clouds and mist, as if it were the most incredible miracle in the world.

This palace transcends the constraints of the mortal world, soaring above the sea of ​​clouds; its magnificent appearance is breathtaking.

The main structure of the palace is constructed from crystal-clear jade and shimmering glass. Under the sunlight, they emit a soft yet dazzling light, reflecting off the surrounding churning sea of ​​clouds, like a radiant pearl in a fairyland.

Each piece of jade seems to contain the essence of nature, flowing with a subtle and mysterious power that inspires awe.

The palace roof soars into the clouds, with layers of upturned eaves resembling a phoenix spreading its wings and soaring through the sea of ​​clouds.

On the roof, the golden glazed tiles gleamed in the sunlight, radiating royal dignity and majesty.

Under the eaves, the exquisite carvings are lifelike, depicting dragons and phoenixes, auspicious clouds and mythical beasts, all of which demonstrate the builder's ingenuity and yearning for a better life.

The palace gates were wide open, and huge gemstones were inlaid on the lintel, shimmering with colorful jewels, as if they were gateways to another world.

Beside the gate, two majestic stone lions silently guard this sacred place, their eyes deep and firm, revealing an inviolable majesty.