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The towering mountains resembled a colossal dragon, wrapped in silver, winding toward Middle-Earth.
A beam of golden sunlight first cast upon the high peaks. One by one, the mountains lit up in hues of gold and orange, like giants standing hand in hand, proudly erect on this ancient plateau. Behind them was a deep blue sky that calmed the soul with its clarity.
The glacier between the two peaks remained frozen in a prehistoric moment, appearing from above like a true white river, majestic and rushing downward. Below, there was water; a tranquil lake mirrored the blue sky and white clouds, the tower-like white Summit, and the green fir forests below. On the grassy shore of the lake, small creatures moved peacefully to drink.
Li Hong had grown up in the mountains, but compared to the Middle-earth Mountains, this Western Mountain Range lacked a certain grandeur. The mountains here were robust and rugged, exuding primal vitality that had remained unchanged since ancient Primordial times; just one glance would leave a deep impression.
As they flew further into the interior, the land became increasingly desolate, arid and lacking water, with greenery gradually diminishing until an endless golden sea of sand appeared before them.
They were almost there; ahead lay the Nine Li Sect, Heaven and Earth Platform, and Western Region Exit.
The air grew warmer, dust swirling around them as gusts of Whirlwind sent yellow sand rolling, obscuring their vision. A vague sense of restlessness stirred in everyone's hearts.
Chuxiong spat down from Flowing Fire and muttered to himself, "How can it feel so different after flying for just a little while? Damn it, I don't like deserts."
"No one asked you to like it! Stop talking nonsense and fly faster. Once we return to Nine Li Sect, I'll reward you with three roasted pig legs!" Spirit Stone turned back and shouted, though there was a slight smile in his eyes.
Upon hearing about the roasted pig legs, Chuxiong immediately drooled and grinned, "You better keep your word!"
"When have I ever not kept my word..."
Just as he said this, Spirit Stone's expression suddenly changed: "Watch out!"
With a thunderous roar, the entire sea of sand rolled upward into the sky, yellow dust billowing straight into the clouds. The blue sky vanished, and suddenly everyone realized they were trapped in a violent and tumultuous dark sand abyss.
The fierce wind howled, and the swirling sand flew in all directions, making it impossible to see even one's own hand. Countless violent and intense energies surged chaotically. Deep within the unfathomable depths, weathered rocks that had never seen daylight emerged, eerily clean yet ominously strange. Someone moaned in despair, their voice sounding as if it came from hell.
A sudden change occurred; the surroundings were filled with scalding fine sand, invading his eyes and nose. Li Hong opened his mouth to shout but was choked by the hot sand pouring into his throat. He was horrified, nearly falling off Lingyi. Awareness surged from the Yongquan point at the soles of his feet into Lingyi, narrowly avoiding the rampant violent energies. His eyes desperately searched for Chuxiong and Chu Xi.
Nothing was visible; everywhere was a whirlwind of raging sand and gravel, causing bloody scratches on exposed skin.
Suddenly, someone nearby cried out in agony, and a few drops of "rain" splattered over. Li Hong reached out and was shocked to find his palm covered in bright red blood.
Stay calm! Li Hong steeled himself and closed his eyes tightly. Colorful Light Tentacles extended from his Upper Dantian as he quietly hovered in the turbulent black sea of sand.
The raging sea of sand rapidly expanded, rising to unimaginable heights, its edges disappearing from sight. In the boundless black sand sea, hundreds of indistinct shadows moved swiftly like ghosts. Engaged in battle were the Nine Li Sect Elders, moving like gusts of wind with their White Shadows.
A Demon Sect Monster launched a surprise attack! Li Hong immediately deduced this and was about to continue searching for Chu Xi and others when a ghostly figure suddenly flew close. With a wide stance, a flag glowing with Black Light appeared in its hand, and streams of Black Light rushed out from the flag towards Li Hong.
These Black Lights seemed alive, wailing mournfully amidst the fierce winds, rushing forth like elongated spiritual serpents. The leading few gradually revealed a strange human face.
Li Hong's hair stood on end—Yin Spirit!
He reacted swiftly, flipping Lingyi upside down and shooting out with his feet first. The Yin Spirits that surged from the flag followed closely behind him like maggots clinging to flesh. Several had already wrapped around his calves, their dark faces grinning wickedly.
Li Hong's mind sharpened as he prepared the Summoning Technique, quickly reciting: "Heaven and Earth, All Things Have Spirits; Chaos grants me form; Heaven turns and Earth shifts as my spirit wanders through the purest void; Evil forces retreat as demons are subdued. Swiftly!"
With a soft hum, an invisible Divine Consciousness field rapidly spread outward from Li Hong's center. The first few Yin Spirits immediately froze, their movements slowing down. A cold smile crept onto Li Hong's face—this Summoning Technique is indeed effective against you!
He pointed quickly, chanting, "Bind! Bind! Bind!"
The Yin Spirits suddenly froze in their movements, slowly descending as the raging sand swirled around them, disappearing in the blink of an eye.
The shadow holding the flag was taken aback and exclaimed, "You little brat! You actually know my Dao Sect's celestial techniques!"
"Bah!" Li Hong spat in anger, a flash of golden light bursting from his forehead.
Before the shadow could finish speaking, a slender beam of golden light shot towards him, freezing him in place.
With a thunderous boom, his body exploded into countless pieces, torn apart by Yue Que.
Li Hongfei rushed forward and grabbed the Strange flag that was falling down. Without a second glance, he tossed it into the Cosmic Bag. At the same time, he pulled out a large piece of Supreme Celestial Stone from the Cosmic Bag, crushed it, and tossed it into his mouth, propelling himself upward with Lingyi.
In the distance, several shadows immediately sensed the pursuit. Li Hong grew anxious; Yue Que's earlier strike had drained most of his Awareness. He desperately urged Lingyi to surge upward, hoping to see the familiar blue sky.
"Chu Hong, come here!" A calm female voice called out not far above him.
Li Hong was overjoyed; it was Yue Qingzi! In a flash of firelight, a White Shadow brushed past him and charged toward the shadows while she waved her sleeve to assist Li Hong.
Carried by this immense force, Li Hong soared upward uncontrollably like a fiery arrow. As he broke through the chaotic sea of sand below, he dared not stop. He continued to aim for the blue sky until he was sure no one was pursuing him. Finally catching his breath, he steadied himself while quickly circulating his heart technique to replenish his Awareness and surveyed the battlefield beneath him.
This desert had completely turned into Hell on Earth.
The furious sands roared as grains flew high into the air, forming a towering sand column that spiraled around its center. The surrounding area expanded to the edge of the snow-capped mountains, covering at least a thousand miles in diameter and reaching heights almost equal to the heavens.
In the rapidly swirling sandstorm, flashes of Black Light fire erupted and quickly vanished from the surface—members of the Nine Li Sect were engaged in battle with the Demon Sect Monster. The sandstorm grew even more ferocious, the uncontainable energy causing the entire desert to rage like a living creature, roaring and expanding as it swept violently across the surroundings.
On the edge of the desert, a caravan of merchants was present. Everyone's faces turned ashen as they spun in confusion. Suddenly, someone shouted loudly, abandoning their precious cargo and desperately riding their camels back towards safety. The remaining individuals did not move; they felt a chilling despair deep within, knowing that no matter how fast they ran, they could never escape the dragon-like sandstorm that was sweeping everything away.
The leader of the Uyghur caravan knelt towards the desert, extending his hands and shouting, “Hu Da, have you truly been angered? Please grant us, the sinners who have disturbed you, a chance to live!”
The fierce winds howled, and sand flew like rain. As the overwhelming sandstorm drew closer, the Uyghur elder slowly closed his eyes, tears streaming down his face.
With a thunderous roar, something erupted in the center of the sea of sand. It sounded like countless thunderclaps going off simultaneously; even those far away in Dunhuang could hear this terrifying sound. Many rushed out of their homes, looking westward in confusion.
The ground trembled as towering columns of sand approached the caravan but suddenly came to a halt.
A gentle breeze blew across their faces as grains of sand fell like a torrential rain, burying much of the merchant group. When they finally crawled out from beneath the sand, everyone gasped in astonishment at the sight before them—a completely transformed flat desert lay ahead.
The yellow sands stretched endlessly; the landscape had changed entirely.
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Li Hong took a moment to catch his breath as he looked down at the violently swirling sea of sand beneath him. Gritting his teeth, he prepared to dive back in.
At that moment, a slender figure staggered out from the sand sea. Li Hong's gaze flickered with joy—it was Chu Xi! He rushed forward, using his Dragon Tail Whip to wrap around Chu Xi's waist and pull her away from the surface of the sand column.
The two soared into the sky. In the high winds, Chu Xi's face was smeared with blood from cuts caused by flying debris; her hair was disheveled, making her look utterly disheveled. But Li Hong smiled—Chu Xi was safe.
Once Chu Xi regained her composure, she became anxious again and exclaimed, “I was pushed up here by Master! She’s still inside!” With that, she attempted to dive back down.
Li Hong held onto the Dragon Tail Whip tightly and calmly said, "You stay here and watch. I'm going down!"
"No, it's too dangerous. I'm going with you!"
As they continued to argue, a sudden alarm rang in Li Hong's heart. He shouted, "Run!"
The Moonlight of the Waning Moon flashed again, and he gripped Chu Xi's wrist tightly as they shot upwards.
With a loud rumble, even at such a high altitude, they were shaken to the point of seeing stars. They tumbled like a kite with its string cut, unsure of how far they had been thrown. Li Hong's hand remained firmly gripping Chu Xi's wrist.
Once their bodies stabilized, Li Hong finally released his grip. He looked down and was instantly stunned.
As the dust slowly settled, the desert reappeared, but there was nothing on the sandy surface—Master, Master Uncle, the elders of the Nine Li Sect, Yue Qingzi, Great-Granduncle, Demon Sect Monster... all had vanished.
"Second Brother—" Li Hong dashed madly toward the sandy ground.
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