The feeling was so real that he was still shaken and breathing heavily.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, and slowly scanned his surroundings.

Only then did he realize that he was in a makeshift tent.

The tent was simply furnished, with a few cots casually placed and the sheets slightly disheveled, as if telling of the unease of the previous night.

Beside the bed were some essential adventure gear: a worn-out backpack, a dusty water bottle, and a worn-out compass, each a testament to the hardships they had endured along the way.

Sunlight streamed through the gaps in the tents, casting golden beams of light. Countless tiny dust particles danced merrily within these beams, like a group of carefree sprites, a stark contrast to Su Ming's current state of mind.

Su Ming didn't linger any longer and got up immediately.

He stretched out a big yawn, his bones making a soft "crackling" sound, as if protesting his sudden awakening.

Then, he began to tidy up his slightly disheveled clothes, his fingers unconsciously smoothing out the wrinkles at the corners of his garments, as if this could soothe the unease in his heart.

As he lifted the tent flap and stepped outside, the warm sunlight instantly enveloped him. He instinctively squinted, and after a moment of adjustment, he slowly opened his eyes.

Before me was a lively scene, with people sitting around a campfire, eating sandwiches.

The aroma of the sandwiches mingled with the unique scent of burning wood from the campfire, filling the air and creating a distinctive atmosphere.

The team members ate and chatted, discussing the various interesting things they encountered during the expedition.

"Hey, Su Ming, you're finally up! Come and eat something. Today's sandwiches have special sauce on them." It was Li Yang who spoke. He was the most cheerful member of the team and always brought joy to everyone.

His face was beaming with a bright smile, his eyes crinkling into crescents, and he was waving a sandwich at Su Ming.

Su Ming smiled and walked over, taking the sandwich Li Yang handed him. He took a bite, and the unique flavor of the sauce spread on his tongue. The rich aroma instantly stimulated his taste buds, making his eyes light up: "Hmm, the taste is really good. Where did you get this sauce?"

Li Yang smiled smugly, a sly glint in his eyes: "This is my secret recipe. I'll tell you when we get back." He deliberately kept everyone in suspense, a mysterious smile playing on his lips.

Just then, a team member rushed in, his face beaming with barely concealed excitement, his hurried steps kicking up a cloud of dust: "Everyone come quick! The archaeological experts have made a huge discovery! They've unearthed a giant worker ant carcass, reportedly as big as an elephant!"

The news instantly excited everyone. The team members, who had been chatting leisurely, put down their food and gathered around.

Everyone's faces were filled with surprise and curiosity, and their eyes sparkled with excitement.

"Are you serious? There are worker ant carcasses the size of elephants? How is that possible!" Wang Qiang was incredulous. He was the team's combat expert and was usually calm and collected, but he was also shocked by this news.

His brows were furrowed, his eyes were wide, and his expression seemed to say that this was the most absurd thing he had ever heard.

"Absolutely true! I just came from there and saw it with my own eyes!" The team member who reported nodded vigorously, his eyes shining with excitement, almost overflowing.

His voice trembled slightly with excitement, and he waved his hands, trying to convince everyone that he was telling the truth.

Everyone's curiosity was instantly ignited, and they started discussing it animatedly.

"This is incredible. I've never heard of worker ants that big before."

"Yes, if we take this back and study it, we might make a major discovery."

"Perhaps this is a completely new species."

Amid the murmurs of the crowd, Baili Pangpang patted his round belly and said earnestly, "Ants this big, if you made tea with them, you could probably drink it for many years."

Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback for a moment, and then burst into laughter.

Laughter echoed in the air; some laughed so hard they were doubled over, while others clutched their stomachs and couldn't straighten up.

"Fatty, you're such a foodie, you even thought of making tea with this." Li Yang laughed until tears almost came to his eyes. He patted Baili Fatty's shoulder as he laughed, his smile incredibly bright.

Baili Pangpang scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "I was just saying it casually. Maybe ants really do have some medicinal value." His face flushed slightly, and his eyes revealed a hint of embarrassment, but the corners of his mouth still couldn't help but turn up.

Su Ming smiled, not joining in the teasing. He was more curious about the discovery and eager to explore it.

He knew that every new discovery in this mysterious ruin might hide a major secret, and that these secrets might change their understanding of the world.

"Alright, everyone stop laughing, let's go take a look." Su Ming clapped his hands, signaling everyone to set off.

His voice was steady and powerful, carrying an unquestionable authority that instantly silenced the noisy scene.

The group immediately sprang into action, packed their belongings, and followed the team member toward the archaeological expert's excavation site.

Throughout the journey, everyone was very excited, constantly imagining what the giant worker ant corpse looked like.

Some people excitedly discussed the possible discovery, while others silently anticipated witnessing this spectacle. The sounds of footsteps and conversations mingled together, breaking the surrounding tranquility.

When they finally arrived at the excavation site, the sight before them stunned everyone.

In a huge excavation pit, the corpse of a giant worker ant lay silently.

Its body is dark brown, and its shell is hard and smooth, reflecting a cold light under the sunlight, like an ancient bronze artifact.

Its size is indeed as large as an elephant, with six thick legs stretching out on both sides of its body, each leg like a thick tree trunk, and its huge jaws slightly open, as if it still retains the majesty it had in life, which makes people feel awe.

"This...this is too big!" Wang Qiang couldn't help but exclaim, his voice filled with shock, his eyes wide as saucers, and his expression frozen in astonishment.

"I can't believe my eyes! Are these really worker ants?" Li Yang stared wide-eyed, his face filled with shock. His mouth was agape, as if he could fit an egg in it, his eyes full of doubt and amazement.

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