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Amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, a group of people quickly approached from behind, vigorously whipping the seated Camel.
However, no matter how hard they whipped, the Camel only moved slightly faster than a walk, far from reaching the speed of a horse.
Twelve Bear Demon Death Warriors immediately sprang into action, raising their short knives to block the way, alert to these suddenly appearing individuals.
"Come on, brothers, put in some effort! We've reached the Gobi Desert; our destination is just ahead. Hurry up!" shouted one of the leaders, swinging his whip forcefully and urging those behind him.
This group consisted of about forty to fifty middle-aged men, all dressed in sheepskin jackets, wrapping themselves tightly against the elements.
As Lu Chen and his companions crossed the desert and entered the Gobi Desert, the tail that had been trailing behind also successfully arrived here.
Upon seeing the Gobi Desert, those men sprang into action; after all, the temptation of treasure was too great for them to resist.
In the astonished eyes of Lu Chen and his companions, this group swiftly passed by and directly entered the Gobi Desert.
As they did so, the leading man cast a disdainful glance at Lu Chen and his group, exuding an air as if they needed to hurry or else the treasure would fall into someone else's hands.
These individuals were not enemies of Lu Chen; it was merely a false alarm. They were simply greedy treasure hunters who had heard rumors about the Red Moon Desert and White Sun Beach and had formed a team to get a share for themselves.
"Let's wait a bit longer. These people are so reckless; they won't end well," Lu Chen remarked, and his words received agreement from everyone.
Some went ahead to scout the path for them; this might not be a bad thing. Moreover, there were still more people trailing behind—far more than just those few dozen.
This time, it was unclear how many factions had surged into the desert, all eyeing the treasures within the Former Dynasty Treasury.
Thus, everyone dismounted from their Camels and set up camp at the starting point of the Gobi Desert, preparing to venture deeper the next day.
With the tents set up, Old Mu and others rested inside while Lu Chen, Princess Zhulan, and Tu Youdong cautiously climbed a nearby desolate hill to observe their surroundings.
On the desolate mountain, a cold wind blew, lifting the clothing and long hair of a few individuals.
From their position, they could see another group not far from where they had set up their camp; they too had established a temporary base.
Looking further into the distance, there were more people, creating a situation akin to a mantis stalking its prey while a yellow bird lurked behind.
Lu Chen noted that they were being treated as the mantis, with the yellow bird lurking behind them, and behind that, there were those with slingshots. Everyone wanted to take a bite out of those in front and then claim the treasure for themselves.
"The situation is somewhat grim," Lu Chen said, hands clasped behind his back, his expression serious as he stood at the edge of the cliff, gazing into the distance.
Princess Zhulan nodded and said, "It seems this matter won't be easily resolved; sooner or later, a bloody battle will occur."
"They really are patient; they've tracked us for thousands of miles without any sign of giving up. From the looks of it, they seem prepared to continue until we find the treasure," Tu Youdong added.
"These people are poorly disguised; they must know we've discovered them. Their intentions are intriguing," Princess Zhulan remarked.
"I believe these individuals are merely fish and shrimp; they pose no real threat. The most formidable ones are certainly still behind. Those are the ones who have hidden themselves well, like Brother Tu mentioned. They will only reveal themselves after we find the treasure," Lu Chen reflected, vaguely recalling the mysterious expert he had encountered in Tebalzuo Town.
That individual was also a Yin God Practitioner, having reached the pinnacle of Yin True Cultivation at Manifestation of the Dharma Body, equivalent to a half Void Immortal.
This person was incredibly mysterious; he might have known that Lu Chen had discovered him but did not show anger or reveal himself to deal with Lu Chen.
This indicated that he was biding his time, waiting for Lu Chen and his companions to find the treasure before making his move.
Similar to a half Void Immortal, he was on par with experts like Yellow Brow Ancestor and Ye Nanzhai from Star Gate. Such experts were undoubtedly renowned in lower realms, yet currently, Lu Chen had not grasped this person's background or which faction he served.
Of course, aside from this mysterious expert, there were countless others who posed as competitors and enemies to Lu Chen and his group.
The three of them exchanged words, discussing the current situation.
Gradually, the sky darkened as the sun disappeared beyond the horizon in the west, and the moon slowly rose into the sky.
At this moment, the three remained on Stone Mountain, not in a hurry to leave.
In the distance, the visible tents had lit campfires, easily seen from their vantage point.
Calmly, Lu Chen lowered his head and noticed that the moonlight on the ground was not silver but had taken on a stunning blood-red hue.
"Red moon?" Lu Chen glanced at himself and saw that he was similarly affected. His keen eyes were the first to notice this change.
Seeing something unusual, Princess Zhulan and Tu Youdong began to look around.
Indeed, as the moonlight poured down onto the earth, a faint blood-red appeared; this was what was known as the red moon.
"Red Moon Desert, White Sun Beach."
The three of them looked up at the sky, and sure enough, the moon that should have been yellow had turned red.
It turned out that they had unknowingly arrived at Red Moon Desert. They felt nothing until the moon rose at night and they became aware of it.
The red moon could not be seen during the day; only when it rose at night could it be observed.
According to the parchment, Red Moon Desert and White Sun Beach were locations of treasures within the Former Dynasty Treasury.
However, this statement was too vague, lacking any specific locations—only a mention of Red Moon Desert and White Sun Beach.
Now that the moon in the sky was red, naturally, all places under its influence appeared red as well. But where could the treasure be?
Lu Chen and the others furrowed their brows, gazing into the distance, where a commotion had already begun.
Some people in the tents started unloading supplies and set off overnight, delving deeper into the Gobi Desert. As the red moon rose in the sky, they all saw it, and their excitement could no longer be contained; they wished they could fly straight to the Treasure.
Sure enough, not long after, a group of riders on Camels swiftly passed by Lu Chen's camp and ventured deep into the Gobi Desert.
Lu Chen and his companions held sheepskin scrolls, making them the guides and focal point for this treasure hunt. Many had been following them since Tebalzuo Town.
Earlier today, a team had already set off, and now another group, unable to resist the allure of the Treasure, rashly charged in.
"The conditions in the Gobi Desert are a hundred times worse than those in the desert; anyone who goes in there is undoubtedly walking to their death."
Lu Chen watched as the pair riding Camels, brandishing torches and traveling through the night, disappeared into the distance. He slowly spoke while standing at the edge of a cliff.
"We should hold back a little longer; taking risks for fleeting gains is not wise," Princess Zhulan added beside him.
At that moment, they were all trying hard to resist the temptation brought by the Treasure. If they couldn't hold back, their fate would be like those who had just rushed in—recklessly entering only to face countless dangers or ending up with nothing, not even knowing how they met their demise.
As night fell, the three returned to their camp to rest. Suddenly, a Daoist figure flashed by in the distance at great speed; something unusual was definitely afoot.
Lu Chen immediately realized that this person must be here to gather intelligence. If they continued to linger behind, Lu Chen and his companions would have no way to deal with them and might not even bother to engage.
However, if someone actively came over to provoke them, that would change everything. At this moment, Princess Zhulan and Tu Youdong had already entered the tent and seemed unaware of the figure.
But Lu Chen noticed him. With a swift movement of Flesh, he darted forward. Just a moment ago, he caught a glimpse of this person and realized he was a Yin God Practitioner; however, he likely wasn't one of the experts discovered in Tebalzuo Town.
The man initially intended to flee. Using Yin Spirit for aerial flight, he quickly covered several Stone Mountains. Just as he was about to disappear completely, he noticed someone was pursuing him.
So he paused for a moment and turned back. Anyone capable of detecting his presence must also be an expert, which piqued his interest.
"Who are you? Why are you sneaking around my camp?" Lu Chen landed on another Stone Mountain, just three hundred steps away from the person.
Lu Chen thought it unnecessary to ask; their team was the guide for this treasure hunt, and everyone regarded them as prime targets. It was normal for someone to come and probe a bit.
However, since he had discovered it, Lu Chen considered it a provocation. If he ignored it, it would not make sense.
"Hmph, don't make it sound so harsh. I merely came to take a look. Your voice sounds somewhat familiar; I feel like I've seen you somewhere before," the person on the opposite side said, dressed in white and holding a fan, looking like a refined gentleman.
Upon hearing this, Lu Chen paused for a moment and replied, "Hmm? Your voice also sounds a bit familiar; I feel like I've seen you somewhere before."
After thinking for a while, Lu Chen suddenly realized, "So it's you! Truly, you don't take the path in broad daylight but instead barge into hell without an invitation."
The person turned out to be Killing. However, Killing had already been reborn, his appearance greatly changed and his voice altered as well. Lu Chen had only seen him once while on Wind Blinder Archipelago and had only a vague impression.
Killing also found Lu Chen somewhat familiar, likely because they had met before and he had heard Lu Chen speak.
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