"Don't let its small size fool you. If you consume it, it's enough to break through the Grandmaster level and enter a new realm."
"Let alone defeating Bai Zihe, even achieving eternal existence wouldn't be anything special."
The Evil King said it with utmost seriousness.
Gu Chengkong, however, listened with doubt.
If anyone else had said this, he would have slapped them across the face.
A single Gu worm...
Could allow one to break through the Grandmaster realm and advance further? Was this a joke?
Had his decades of cultivation been for naught?
However.
The Miao疆 Gu techniques had always been mysterious and unpredictable, full of strange occurrences. Therefore, he did believe it, a little, but not much.
"You don't believe me?"
Seeing Gu Chengkong's expression, the Evil King knew his thoughts.
He smiled faintly and said, "President Gu, do you know of... Hell's Blood?"
"Hell's Blood?"
Gu Chengkong frowned. He had never heard of such a thing.
"Yes."
The Evil King continued, "Hell's Blood originates from a demon ten thousand years ago, and it is filled with world-destroying power."
"Just a tiny drop is enough to allow one to transcend life and death, and alter their destiny against heaven's will."
"And this Gu worm absorbed one percent of a drop of Hell's Blood, hence possessing supreme might. Even we would feel our hearts palpitate looking at it."
"Those bears, jackals, and leopards, upon seeing it, become unable to move."
Gu Chengkong began to believe a little more.
Indeed.
The moment he first saw this thing, he felt a tremor in his soul.
It wasn't fear.
It was a suppression of his bloodline.
This suppression penetrated his soul, requiring sheer will to resist.
"So..."
The Evil King pushed the crystal jar towards Gu Chengkong. "President Gu, as you know, the reason I brought this out was simply to have you help me kill Bai Zihe."
"Now that Bai Zihe has returned, I will naturally hand him over to you."
Gu Chengkong, in a moment of impulse, asked, "Brother Evil King, is this thing really that miraculous?"
The Evil King smiled faintly. "You can try it."
The two arrived at the back mountain of the Ancient Martial Arts Association.
There were quite a few tigers, lion kings, and the like here, serving as a training ground for the younger members of the association.
"Roar—"
"Ahhh..."
As soon as they entered, the tigers, lions, bears, and other large beasts, sensing their scent, rushed towards them.
These creatures...
Were larger and fiercer than those usually found in the mountains.
In an instant, they leaped towards the two.
Bringing with them a gust of foul wind that made one's blood run cold.
"Watch closely."
The Evil King leisurely opened the lid.
The "Qitian Gu" inside sensed the aura of the wild beasts and immediately became displeased, letting out a roar: "Roar—"
The sound, though not loud, was full of power.
Accompanied by waves of sound, it instantly reached the tigers, lions, and bears.
"Aow..."
"Roar—"
"Roar roar..."
The few beasts let out a mournful cry and immediately collapsed on the ground, spitting blood and dying.
This utterly stunned Gu Chengkong.
This thing...
Was truly this fierce.
"President Gu, what do you think?"
The Evil King re-covered the lid. The Qitian Gu's might was too overwhelming, and even he could not withstand it for long.
"It is indeed very strong."
Gu Chengkong looked at the little thing and couldn't help but sigh.
The Evil King immediately smiled. "With this, defeating Bai Zihe this time will be a sure thing."
"Consume it now. I will guard you."
Saying this, he handed the Qitian Gu over.
Gu Chengkong still didn't take it.
"This thing..."
Gu Chengkong shook his head and said, "Please keep it with you for now, Brother Evil King. I don't need it yet."
Firstly, he had complete confidence in his own strength and could kill Bai Zihe without it.
Secondly, this thing was too fierce, and he felt he might not be able to control it.
Thirdly, Miao疆 things were too bizarre. If there were any hidden complications, he dared not gamble.
Seeing that he said this, the Evil King sneered, "President Gu, don't underestimate Bai Zihe."
"This thing..."
"You will need it sooner or later. I'll be waiting here for you."