Guixu Immortal Kingdom

Chapter 41 Life is like grass
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Ji Tianhao didn't hesitate and climbed onto Baxia's back. With Baxia's three-meter-wide diameter, there was more than enough room to stand or even lie down on it; it was spacious and comfortable. Sitting on it was incredibly relaxing and pleasant. Along the way, he could enjoy the scenery and have a clear view of the surroundings.

At this moment, Baxia Dragon Lord also began to move.

Its four legs were thick and powerful, and its body was not made of flesh and blood, but rather a special body of a naturally different species. Although it was a tortoise, Baxia Dragon King's movement speed was by no means slow. Standing on the yellow sand, its feet did not sink into the sand, as if the sand were flat cement. It could walk perfectly on the desert.

On the contrary, you can see that as soon as those vehicles started driving, their tires were obviously covered by yellow sand. They didn't sink completely, but there were obvious ruts. It was clear at a glance that the weight of the vehicles was not so friendly when driving in the desert.

"Damn it, I hate the desert."

Qi Lin felt as if the vehicle was on a swamp, with the possibility of getting stuck at any moment. That feeling was truly unpleasant. Especially for driving, it was not a pleasant experience at all. Looking at the Baxia Dragon Lord beside him, which was moving steadily forward, its limbs showed no sign of sinking into the yellow sand. It was as if it were walking on flat ground, moving very steadily.

Ji Tianhao sat on the turtle's back, leaning against the Heavenly Stele, and leisurely looked at the surrounding scenery.

Of course, what lies before you is all desert, hardly a scenic view. At first glance, it may seem novel and interesting, but after a while, one will come to understand the desolation and despair of the desert.

Desert migration simply cannot be fast.

The caravan was led by camels. Even though these camels were specially bred to be more drought-resistant in the desert and could store more water, their speed was still limited. In the desert, the worst thing you can do is rush forward recklessly.

The entire team maintained a marching speed of 20 to 30 kilometers per hour.

This is incredibly slow for a car, but at this point, no one dared to voice their opinion.

"It's hot, the temperature is getting higher and higher."

"This really is a desert. The temperature has already reached at least 38 degrees Celsius and is still rising. On the Guixu watch, it's only morning. If this continues, the high temperature will really kill people."

"I brought a piece of meat with me, and at this temperature, it'll go bad in a little while."

Many survivors in the group discussed amongst themselves, their faces turning grim. Although they were currently inside the vehicle with the air conditioning on, keeping the temperature within a certain range, the outside temperature continued to rise. Once the gasoline ran out, they would definitely have to abandon the vehicle.

They either rode bicycles or walked.

Walking in the desert under high temperatures is an absolute nightmare.

Many people feel depressed when they think about these things.

I feel increasingly gloomy about the future.

Hu Youni opened the car window, looked at Ji Tianhao, and asked, "Ji Tianhao, it's hot outside. Why don't you come inside the car and enjoy the air conditioning? It'll be more comfortable than being outside." As she spoke, she tossed him a bottle of purified water.

He reached out and took the bottled water. He wasn't short of water; his storage space was overflowing with bottled water. But he didn't refuse her kindness.

After unscrewing it, I took a big gulp and took the water out of the air conditioner; it was still slightly cool.

"Although the temperature is not low, it is still bearable. People have to learn to adapt to the environment. Vehicles can't run for long in this high temperature, and they will have to adapt to it too. Moreover, we have officially entered the cultivation. After entering the path, we have a life force field, which makes us extremely resistant to the high temperature outside. The current temperature is not too hot."

Ji Tianhao sat on Baxia's back and smiled as he shared his feelings.

After practicing, things really changed; my skin's resistance to high temperatures increased significantly.

Normally, the human body will feel uncomfortable when exposed to temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius. But now, with the outside temperature reaching 39 degrees Celsius and even approaching 40 degrees Celsius, I don't feel too uncomfortable, just a little hot.

In this situation, he estimated that his tolerance to high temperatures should be above 40 degrees Celsius, but he could only know the exact level by experiencing it firsthand.

The changes after cultivation allow people to personally experience the benefits of life evolution.

"Is that so? It seems that cultivation really must continue."

A strange look flashed in Hu Youni's eyes; she was worried about how to cope with the upcoming high temperatures.

"Su Yue, when we stop to rest, you can also choose to cultivate. Don't worry about cultivation techniques; I have skin-refining and tendon-strengthening techniques here. You can choose either one to cultivate."

Seeing the envious look in Su Yue's eyes, Ji Tianhao immediately smiled and said.

He wasn't stingy when it came to cultivation techniques. Techniques are techniques, and cultivation is cultivation. Having a technique doesn't guarantee you can master it; that depends on your talent and resources. Providing a technique to someone in your team is a small thing, but it can win people's hearts.

Only a fool wouldn't do this kind of deal.

"Thank you, Brother Ji."

Su Yue gave Ji Tianhao a bright smile and thanked him. Knowing that cultivation would grant greater adaptability to the external environment, she had no reason to refuse. With her intelligence, she couldn't possibly be unaware that cultivation would inevitably become the path to strength within the Void. She absolutely couldn't let the opportunity slip by.

Woohoo! !

The desert climate is incredibly unpredictable. After traveling less than twenty miles, a strong wind began to blow around us, whipping up gusts of yellow sand. The sand grains struck the car windows with a series of sharp, cracking sounds, making the hearts of those inside the car clench. Many cars even had their windshields scratched.

This is still inside the car. For people outside the car, when the wind blows, they can't see the scenery in front of them, and if they're not careful, sand will get into their eyes.

"what!!"

Just then, a scream was heard from inside the convoy.

Following the sound, they saw a private car in the middle of the line suddenly begin to collapse. A vortex appeared outside the vehicle, continuously swallowing up the surrounding sand. The car continued to sink deeper into the vortex, and the people inside frantically cried for help, even opening the sunroof to try to climb out, only to be buried again by the sand.

From the moment it let out a scream to its complete disappearance and being buried, less than ten seconds passed.

The two or three survivors inside the car were buried together.

"We've encountered quicksand. Everyone be careful. Quicksand can appear anywhere in the desert. Don't go near that area. Walk to the side to avoid the quicksand and continue forward."

Liang Hongguang turned around and glanced at the vehicle. It was completely buried, and the people inside couldn't have survived.

Death was inevitable.

This is one of the most common dangers in the desert during the disastrous month of the Golden Sands Moon. This quicksand appears randomly and is impossible to guard against. If you encounter it and don't break free in time, you will be sucked in and buried under the quicksand. Without special abilities, it is extremely difficult to come out alive.

"The desert is indeed dangerous; there wasn't even a hint of quicksand appearing."

Ji Tianhao also saw it, but the process was too fast, and he didn't have a chance to save people. The main reason was that he didn't expect the quicksand to appear suddenly.

"How was it? Were you scared?"

Pang Yan sat on the back of a large camel. This camel was obviously extraordinary, with great stamina and strong endurance. It could even lift Pang Yan, who was quite large, and it was moving quite fast. In her hand, she was gnawing on a roasted pig's trotter.

"It's alright, quicksand is quite common."

Ji Tianhao answered naturally.

"Under the moon over the golden sands, the yellow sand on the ground was initially scarce, just a thin layer, so the danger wasn't high. But with the constant wind and sandstorms, the sand layer thickened by at least one meter every day, and it kept increasing. As the thickness increased, the chances of quicksand forming became greater and more frequent, appearing randomly without warning. This was the most common type of danger. If you were swallowed up and didn't get out at the beginning, you basically had no chance later."

Pang Yan said with a hint of worry on her face.

"In this Void of Return, life is truly as worthless as grass."

Upon hearing this, Qi Lin sighed.

"This is nothing. The real danger is everywhere. This world is not just about us humans. Encountering those calamity soldiers accompanied by the Golden Sand Moon is truly unbearable. However, most calamity beasts and calamity soldiers only appear under the Calamity Moon, so it is relatively safe during the day."

Pang Yan said with a smile.

Ouch! !
Just as they were talking, a loud and desolate wolf howl suddenly appeared.

As soon as it appeared, a yellow blur flashed past the homeless camp, and a homeless person riding a bicycle screamed on the spot before disappearing from the bicycle.

Click! !
With a crisp sound, the man's neck was bitten off.

At first glance, a gigantic wolf, a full 1.5 meters tall and with a robust build, covered in yellow fur, appeared on a nearby hill with the corpse. Its eyes were cold and ferocious, and it opened its mouth to tear at the corpse, swallowing large chunks of flesh into its belly. The scene was extremely cruel.

Moreover, other giant wolves then approached and appeared beside the corpse, tearing at it.

In just about ten seconds, the body of an adult was devoured by several giant wolves, leaving only a pool of blood on the ground.

"Quickly, be on guard! That's a giant desert wolf. It's not a lone wolf, it's a pack. A pack of giant desert wolves has their eyes on us."

Liang Hongguang shouted.

"Wolves, a wolf pack, and the wolf king is on our left."

Tian Buqi's eagle-eye talent allowed him to locate the wolf king in the pack immediately.

(End of this chapter)