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Having witnessed both creation and destruction, the Wanderer became increasingly transcendent. He never considered himself a savior, nor did he see himself as a destroyer; everything followed the laws of nature. The Wanderer spoke to Ding Ze, suggesting that perhaps many years from now, the entire universe would vanish, but with that disappearance, new universes would emerge. However, human lifespans were too short; even his god-like existence could not wait for that time.
Ding Ze conveyed to Cui Ming that he felt no fear upon hearing this; instead, he experienced a sense of detachment. Every time Cui Ming stood beneath the starry sky, he could feel that transcendence. This feeling brought Cui Ming tangible benefits; during those moments, he was unaware of his own changes, yet his Force was indeed evolving. The light blue Force breathed with a shimmering hue, and upon closer inspection, it seemed as if countless stars floated within it.
The Wind noticed this in the desert, but Cui Ming himself remained oblivious. Whenever he shifted his focus from a state of reverie to observe his Force, there was no change at all. Cui Ming did not force it; he let things unfold naturally. However, the amount of his Force increased according to his age and training level, which remained consistent.
A Sand Soldier appeared before Cui Ming, startling him. The Sand Soldier stood upright and bowed slightly, holding a letter in hand. Cui Ming took the letter, which was addressed to him. He walked over to the Wind and opened the letter while the Sand Soldier waited nearby.
The letter was written by Wei Wei and detailed the difficulties they were currently facing. It specifically mentioned that the Prophet and the Giant Bug could open teleportation portals to each other, making it difficult to attack either creature.
Cui Ming went under the sand hut, grabbed some paper and a pen, and returned to the rooftop to write a reply: This is a game. The Prophet is also very anxious; he wants to set up a magic array. If my guess is correct, the Prophet is in a very safe place, using teleportation and sending out Giant Bugs for reconnaissance. I believe the Prophet has already found a suitable location; therefore, I deduce that setting up the magic array will take considerable time as he needs absolute safety. Thus, I think relying on surface searches will make it hard to locate the Prophet's position.
Cui Ming continued writing: You four have logistical support while the Prophet and Giant Bug do not; the Prophet also needs water and food. Therefore, I believe the Prophet should be near a water source. It won't be an oasis since that would be too obvious. Based on these conditions, I think the Prophet might be hiding in an Underground River. He has not constructed a magic array but has sent out Giant Bug scouts, indicating that his location is not impossible to discover.
Cui Ming continued: Based on my knowledge of the desert, north of Dawn Desert lies Plateau Glacier; the glacier's water melts and flows into the desert. In these areas, underground lakes may form. The location you need should have visible water on the surface; it may not be large but should not be dry—perhaps just a small lake or pond-sized water source. The closer you get to the north, the more such places there are where snowmelt and glacial runoff converge into dozens of small ponds and lakes.
Cui Ming added: However, our goal is not to disturb the Prophet but to capture or kill him. The best opportunity arises when the magic array is just activated and when the Mage breaks free from its seal; you can control the Prophet then while leaving no escape for the Mage. The Mage cannot enter void space and will certainly be attacked by Zhir, causing energy dispersion until only a small portion remains—this portion poses little threat within Eternal Sphere.
Cui Ming concluded: For this reason, I suggest my senior brother take point as he possesses True Sight Guardian and can scout without being detected. Once something is discovered, we can patiently wait for the right moment to strike. For attacking the Prophet, I personally recommend Wei Wei lead with her Archer advantage to provoke him while Dina delivers the finishing blow.
Cui Ming added: Additionally, there’s a more insidious method—sickness can enter through water sources in many areas of the desert where sufficient wood cannot be found. Infecting water sources with a virus could make the Prophet ill. This letter was written by Wei Wei; I believe Wandering Senior is overly concerned and somewhat anxious—please calm down; otherwise, efforts may go awry.
Cui Ming: I am making good progress here. In about seven to ten days, I should be able to lift the seal, so you don't have much time left. The Prophet will definitely make a desperate move. But do not underestimate the Prophet; he is a Hypocrite, wise yet foolish, skilled at playing the fool to catch the wise. He does not fully trust the Mage. I cannot know the specific reasons from a thousand miles away. I ask that Wandering Senior put in more effort. If Wandering Senior still loses Level, my senior brother Li Qing can take the lead. My senior brother Li Qing is very clever, but his strong sense of morality makes it difficult for him to lower himself to engage in sordid thoughts. Brother, the Prophet is currently using underhanded tactics; you need to be even more cunning.
Sincerely, Cui Ming.
After finishing the letter, Cui Ming folded a piece of white paper into an envelope and handed it to Sand Soldier. Sand Soldier received the letter and transformed into sand, disappearing along with it.
Cui Ming took out a map and circled an area in the Northern region outside Zhir's influence: "I am a bit worried. I always thought Wandering's Level was high, but how could I forget that the Prophet has no logistical support? The Prophet is human; he needs water and food."
Feng shook his head: "Cui Ming, you are being arrogant. Do you think you underestimated Wandering? Although I don't know for sure, is it possible that Wandering is surrounding three while leaving one open? Their four members are openly divided, placing scouts everywhere; isn't their goal to drive the Prophet towards a specific location?"
Cui Ming pondered for a moment and said, "If I were the Prophet, I would use a tactic of hiding in plain sight, constructing a magic circle in the most exposed and unlikely place you have searched. Perhaps Wandering is intentionally leaving a piece of land open. Damn it, I just wrote nonsense again, stating that our target is the Prophet. I was too narrow-minded; Wandering not only wants the Prophet but also aims at the Mage. Therefore, he cannot capture the Prophet immediately; he must give the Prophet a sense of security first. After constructing the magic circle... should I write another letter to apologize?"
"Do you think Zhir, this Demigod, would be willing to act as your messenger?" Feng replied nonchalantly. "Wandering knows what he is doing."
Cui Ming still felt quite embarrassed; he had indeed been somewhat arrogant. He did not underestimate the Prophet's intelligence but had underestimated Wandering's presence. If one were to consider it, the Prophet could not compete with Wandering; although he was cunning, he had always lived in relatively closed-off environments. In contrast, Wandering was seasoned in the ways of the world.
This is also a common flaw among intelligent people; they tend to have strong control issues because they cannot fully trust others. Their biggest flaw is that they do not underestimate their opponents but easily underestimate their partners.
The two spoke discreetly, using body Force contact so that only they could hear each other. Cui Ming also reminded Feng that this matter must not be disclosed to Sadin. Sadin currently believes that Cui Ming's plan primarily targets the Mage; if he acts quickly enough, he might save the Prophet. In reality, Cui Ming's main objective is the Prophet. Wandering needs to think more broadly; he must balance both targets. If forced to choose one, Wandering would opt for the Mage because the Prophet cannot escape while no one knows the extent of the Mage's threat.
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Under the blazing sun of the desert, southeast of Dawn Desert and five kilometers from Zhir's territory lay an open and flat expanse of sandy ground with only low shrubs scattered about. On a cliff twenty meters high in the distance were placed scouts. One scout here could ensure that an entire stretch of sand was under constant surveillance.
The location was the area that Wandering had first ventured into on their first day, situated close to the Royal Tomb. It was flat and open, making it easy to scout and set up surveillance. In a bid to save resources, Wandering decided to leave only one scout on duty. The scout had a field of vision of 180 degrees, which meant that when the need arose to observe the other 180 degrees, the scout would have to be activated, exposing their position.
After many days of cat-and-mouse games, the Prophet appeared in this area, accompanied by a Giant Bug. Beneath the cliff where the scout was stationed, there was a small bug summoned by the Giant Bug. As long as the scout remained inactive, the Prophet could remain undetected in his sand-colored cloak. Moreover, the location for constructing the magic circle was in the blind spot of the scout, right beneath the cliff.
This situation exemplified the saying "darkness under the lamp." In terms of activity zones, North was the easiest place to hide and gather food due to its snowmelt water, underground lakes, and abundant wildlife. The middle areas were second best, with multiple riverbeds intersecting and water accumulating beneath them. Food was also relatively plentiful there. The least favorable area was this vast flat region dominated by sand and stone; it was windy, with significant difficulties in finding food and water, making it easy to be discovered—especially when trying to construct a magic circle over one hundred square meters in size. The rising aura from such a magic circle could reach fifteen meters high, easily detectable by cultivators from several kilometers away.
The Prophet feigned movement towards Northern, carrying food and water southward. This strategy was born out of necessity; he had been informed by his contact, Mage, that Sadin and Zhir had joined forces, which signaled trouble for him. Knowing that Sadin possessed extensive magical knowledge, he immediately headed for the Dawn Desert. However, he feared not a god-like opponent but rather a pig-like teammate. Mage had only focused on Sadin, and it wasn't until the Prophet was about to enter the desert that he learned two others were accompanying Sadin.
During an exchange of insults with Mage, Cui Ming described a wind with distinct characteristics. The alliance could find no one more lecherous than him; using a knife as his weapon led the Prophet to quickly deduce Wind's identity. Although not explicitly stated, based on the description, he suspected another person to be Cui Ming, as they had gone together to Silent City to find Sadin. The Prophet did not want to become an adversary of Cui Ming, who was notoriously difficult to deal with.
The Prophet remained cautious and did not immediately set up a magic circle. Instead, he separated from the Giant Bug, who conducted thorough reconnaissance of the desert using its small bug companion. Indeed, they discovered traces of cultivators; however, their levels made the Prophet smile wryly. No one understood Wandering's strength better than he did; many believed that Wandering was the top expert but had never witnessed their abilities firsthand. Some individuals like Cui Ming might speculate about Wandering's power, but their assessments were inaccurate. The Prophet had been defeated by Wandering before and knew all too well their capabilities from decades ago.
Moreover, he noticed that Wandering bore a large painting on their back. The Prophet realized that Wandering was no longer a traditional magician or magical practitioner; they had become a creator of magic itself. Faced with Wandering, he felt a sense of helplessness creeping in. (To be continued.)
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