Without the interference of the flames, dealing with these bizarre creatures became thorny. Xu Lang directed the swarm while urging Hu Bayi and Shirley Yang to toss gasoline canisters in an attempt to reignite the fire. Suddenly, however, the Emperor Huǒ's Immortal Worm leaped from the water, thrashed its body, and sprayed a dense, lingering blood mist toward them. As the mist surged forward, Xu Lang rushed ahead, summoning the Golden Silkworm Gu. Although the three of them were wearing gas masks, the blood mist might be not only toxic but also corrosive—more than an average person could withstand. Fortunately, Xu Lang possessed the "Hundred Poisons Immunity" skill, which could shield him for a time.
The Golden Silkworm Gu transformed into a streak of golden light and flew to Xu Lang's side, inhaling the bulk of the blood mist in one gulp. Its tiny mouth released a startling suction, drawing in almost all the mist spewed by the Emperor Huǒ's Immortal Worm. Only then did Xu Lang notice that the chubby bug had expanded to several times its original size, growing from the size of a palm to something resembling a plump hen. It wasn’t just the size; golden patterns had appeared on its body, shimmering with light, and a pair of sharp horns had sprouted from its head. Immediately, a melodious prompt arrived from the system:
"Golden Silkworm Gu has absorbed 100,000 energy points; upgrade requirements met."
"Golden Silkworm Gu has ascended to Level 5, evolving into its ultimate form…
Chapter 187