Chapter 456: The Vast Desert
Feng Xiaotian stopped and A Fei, who was following behind him, didn't react in time and bumped into him.
"Are you okay?" Feng Xiaotian pulled him back.
Ah Fei shook his head.
"Let's stop and rest for a while. The wind and sand are too strong now, and we have been going in circles." Feng Xiaotian couldn't help but say as the mark he left before was right under his feet.
Going any further would just be a waste of energy.
"The wind and sand here have never stopped since we came in. There are basically more than seven hours of sandstorms every day." Ah Fei sat slumped on the hot sand and couldn't help complaining.
They have been in the sandbar for such a long time, not only can they not see any human figures, but soul beasts and wild beasts can be seen everywhere, but they are only corpses.
People like them wouldn't be so hungry that they have to eat bones.
Feng Xiaotian couldn't help but complain, "Since the fifth test, we haven't had an accurate goal. Could it be that the divine test is to let us survive in this sandbar?"
Without a goal, they seemed to have lost motivation and were not motivated at all.
The fifth test was fine. With Qi Tian's help, they established the goal right away. However, they had no idea about the sixth test from the beginning to now.
Huo Wushuang took out the water bottle from the soul guide and took a sip. "We are lucky to be able to survive here. There is nothing but sand here. There is no food or water at all."
Feng Ye sighed and said, "Let's not talk about whether we can find the way back. Even if we can find the way, given the depth we have now, I'm afraid we won't be able to get out before the food and water are used up."
Huo Wu looked at the dejected people and couldn't help but said angrily, "What are you complaining about? Qi Tian once entered the Arctic Ice Field and nearly lost his life several times. Have you ever heard him complain?"
Qi Tian's previous deeds had long been spread by Shui Ningbing to all three major families. Moreover, there were many elements of artistic processing in them.
"At least we can eat snow on the ice field, but here we have to work day and night without even a goal." Ah Fei couldn't help but mutter.
"Okay, everyone, stop talking." Feng Xiaotian interrupted everyone.
Once negative emotions spread, it would completely destroy everyone's confidence. As the leader of the team, he would never allow such a thing to happen.
Everyone lay on the gravel and gradually calmed down.
"Xiaotian, it's not a good idea for us to just wander around in the desert. We have to have a goal, right?" Huo Wushuang said.
Feng Xiaotian thought for a long time and said, "To survive in such an extreme environment is a skill in itself. Perhaps this is the true meaning of the divine test."
"Our top priority now is to find a source of water. We are all soul masters, and using soul power to fill our bodies can reduce hunger for a short period of time."
Ah Fei suddenly suggested: "Why don't we dig down right here, maybe we can find groundwater?"
As soon as he finished speaking, he was immediately refuted by everyone.
Feng Ye reminded: "Absolutely not. The desert ground is either sand or rock. If we waste too much soul power here, we may not gain anything."
Feng Ye thought for a moment and said, "I've read in my family's records that the desert evolved from an oasis. If we go a little further, we might be able to find traces of an oasis that hasn't disappeared."
Huo Wushuang added: "It is possible that there is an underground palace in the desert. This desert has existed for at least tens of thousands of years, so the possibility of ancient ruins is very high."
Ah Fei asked back: "What's the point of finding the ancient ruins? Without water, we will just be left here anyway."
Feng Xiaotian had an idea. "The existence of ancient ruins at least proves that people once lived here. Where there are people living, there must be a place to get water. However, after so many years, whether the water source has dried up is still unknown."
"After the sandstorm stops, we'll move forward."
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During the several hours of waiting, everyone sat cross-legged and cultivated their soul power.
Feng Xiaotian could vaguely feel that by cultivating his soul power in a sandstorm, his speed of improvement was very fast.
Three hours later, the sandstorm gradually dissipated and the entire desert seemed to have returned to calm.
Feng Xiaotian stood up and brushed off the dust on his body. "I'll lead the way in the air, and you guys stay on the ground and be alert to your surroundings."
Flying in the air, he had a very wide field of vision, and if there was an oasis in the distance, he would be able to spot it immediately.
"Xiaotian, now that the sandstorm has dispersed, you should fly high into the sky to investigate. This way we can save a lot of time."
Feng Xiaotian naturally knew that the higher you fly, the farther you can see.
However, his Gale Demon Wolf martial spirit is not a flying martial spirit, and its own flying height is limited.
Bai Chenxiang volunteered, "I'm a flying spirit master, I can fly higher, I'll go check the situation."
Ah Fei grabbed her arm and said in a deep voice, "Xiang Xiang, you don't have the ability to fight. There may be eagle-like soul beasts in this desert. If you encounter them in the sky, none of us can help you."
His martial soul is the flying eagle, and he knows the habitats of eagle-like soul beasts very well. Unfortunately, the wind eagle is not a falcon, and its flight ceiling is only 300 meters.
Bai Chenxiang said solemnly: "In the previous training sessions, you were the ones who protected me. This time, it's my turn to do something for everyone!"
Feng Xiaotian patted Ah Fei on the shoulder and said, "Xiang Xiang has a rifle in her hand, and ordinary soul beasts can't do anything to her. If there is an emergency, she can fly back to the ground quickly with her speed, and we can pick her up then."
Ah Fei gave a few instructions before letting go of his hand.
A pair of white wings grew behind Bai Chenxiang, and she flapped them rapidly as she flew high into the sky at an extremely fast speed.
It is daytime now, and the temperature in the desert is very high under the scorching sun.
Bai Chenxiang flew high into the sky and actually felt a hint of coolness.
The flying height of the Spine-tailed Swift Martial Spirit reached six hundred meters. Here, Bai Chenxiang could only barely keep his body steady.
She looked down and saw that the sandstorm had receded except for the area where she was originally located. Further away, the sandstorm did not recede as quickly.
While waiting for the enemy to retreat, she had to lower her altitude.
Flying to the extreme position consumed a lot of her energy, and with her strength as a Soul Emperor, it was obviously a bit strenuous.
Looking at the sandstorm gradually dissipating in the distance, Bai Chenxiang still could not find any trace of the oasis at the limit of her vision.
Flying back to the ground, Bai Chenxiang shook his head with regret.
The hope that had just ignited in everyone's hearts was shattered once again.
After a long silence, Feng Xiaotian said, "Let's set off quickly and try to get as far ahead as possible before the next sandstorm comes."
The oasis was not found, just because Bai Chenxiang did not find it in his sight, it does not mean that the oasis does not exist!
Everyone figured out the reason, calmed down immediately and continued on their journey.
In the vast desert, where is the way forward?
