I walk sideways in the game world

The old man led Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin westward until they finally reached the edge of a vast desert. The scorching sun scorched the earth, and the rolling heat waves distorted the distant scenery, as if they were in a giant steamer.

"After crossing this sea of death, you will reach your destination." The old man pointed to the depths of the desert, his voice low and powerful. "Remember, the desert is full of dangers. You must be extremely careful."

After bidding farewell to the old man, Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin led their team into the perilous desert. Wrapped in thick cloaks, they rode camels, trudging forward under the scorching sun. The endless expanse of yellow sand was only hinted at by the occasional withered tree and cactus, providing a sense of peace and tranquility.

However, the peaceful desert hides a murderous intent.

"Sandstorm!" the scout at the front of the team shouted in horror, his voice torn to pieces by the howling wind.

Almost immediately, a sandstorm so thick it obscured the sky and earth, plunging them into a hazy haze. The wind howled, sand and rocks flew everywhere, and visibility dropped to less than a meter. The team was thrown into chaos, and everyone desperately pulled on the reins, trying to steady themselves, but they were still tossed about by the raging sandstorm.

Ren Xiaoyao clutched the camel's hump, struggling to maintain his balance. The wind and sand lashed his face, stinging him. He glanced anxiously around, but all he could see was a blur of yellow. Xia Lin and the other team members had already been swallowed by the sand.

After an unknown amount of time, the sandstorm finally subsided.

Ren Xiaoyao climbed up from the ground, spat out a mouthful of sand, and looked around, finding himself in an unfamiliar environment. Towering sand dunes undulated like sleeping beasts, and in the distance, some giant skeletons were vaguely visible, looking particularly desolate in the afterglow of the setting sun.

"Xia Lin! Where are you?" Ren Xiaoyao shouted at the top of his lungs, but the only response he got was the whistling wind.

An ominous premonition arose in his heart, and he gripped the sword tightly in his hand, observing his surroundings vigilantly.

Just then, a low roar echoed from not far away, the sound full of threats and warnings. Ren Xiaoyao's heart trembled, and he looked in the direction of the sound, only to see a huge figure slowly walking out from behind the sand dunes.

It was a huge sand wolf, covered with golden hair that sparkled with a metallic luster. Its blood-red eyes were like two burning flames, staring at Ren Xiaoyao intently.

"Roar!"

The Sand Wolf King roared to the sky, revealing his sharp fangs. A powerful pressure came towards him, and Ren Xiaoyao suddenly felt his breathing stagnate.

The Sand Wolf King slowly approached, each step like an earthquake, shaking the sand. It suddenly leaped up, opened its bloody maw, bared its sharp fangs, and lunged at Ren Xiaoyao. Ren Xiaoyao dodged sideways and swung his sword. The blade grazed the Sand Wolf King's golden fur, leaving only a faint white mark, demonstrating its formidable defense.

The Sand Wolf King roared in pain, attacking Ren Xiaoyao even more frantically. Its sharp claws lashed out, stirring up gusts of wind and sending sand and rocks flying wherever it passed. With his agility, Ren Xiaoyao managed to dodge the Sand Wolf King's attacks, but the situation remained grim. He knew that if this continued, the Sand Wolf King would eventually exhaust him and ultimately defeat him.

At this moment, the sound of hurried horse hooves could be heard in the distance. Ren Xiaoyao was delighted and looked up to see Xia Lin riding a tall camel and leading several desert dwellers towards them.

"Xiaoyao, be careful! Its weakness is..." Before Xia Lin could finish her words, she was interrupted by the roar of the Sand Wolf King.

It turned out that when the Sand Wolf King saw someone approaching, he immediately gave up on Ren Xiaoyao and turned to pounce on Xia Lin and the others. It obviously regarded Xia Lin and the others as easier targets.

"Damn it!" Ren Xiaoyao cursed inwardly. He knew that he had to get rid of the Sand Wolf King as soon as possible, otherwise Xia Lin and others would be in danger.

He took a deep breath, forced himself to calm down, and carefully observed the Sand Wolf King's movements, trying to find its flaws. However, the Sand Wolf King's attack speed was extremely fast and there was no pattern at all. Ren Xiaoyao couldn't find any opportunity to attack for a while.

"Its weakness is its eyes! Its eyes have been injured before!" Charlene's voice came from a distance, with a hint of anxiety.

Ren Xiaoyao's heart skipped a beat when he heard this. He noticed that when the Sand Wolf King attacked, it would subconsciously avoid the left side, as if protecting something. Its left eye was also slightly narrowed compared to its right.

"Could it be..." A bold idea suddenly flashed through Ren Xiaoyao's mind, but he quickly rejected it.

"No, it's too risky!" Ren Xiaoyao hesitated in his heart, but seeing the Sand Wolf King approaching Xia Lin and others step by step, he knew that he had no time to hesitate.

He took a deep breath, a hint of determination flashed in his eyes, he gripped the sword tightly in his hand, and rushed towards the Sand Wolf King.

"Roar!" The Sand Wolf King saw Ren Xiaoyao rushing over and immediately gave up attacking Xia Lin and the others, turning around to fight Ren Xiaoyao. It roared angrily, opened its bloody mouth, and bit towards Ren Xiaoyao.

Ren Xiaoyao did not dodge or evade, but instead rushed towards the Sand Wolf King.

"Now!" He growled in his heart, and the long sword in his hand turned into a flash of lightning, piercing the Sand Wolf King's left eye...

With a flash of cold light, the sword's tip pierced the Sand Wolf King's slightly narrowed left eye with incredible precision. The Sand Wolf King let out a deafening howl, its massive body suddenly falling back, rolling several times on the ground, raising a cloud of dust.

Ren Xiaoyao pursued the enemy with his sword, wielding it with a fierce sword energy that whistled out, forcing the Sand Wolf King to retreat repeatedly. Having lost an eye, the Sand Wolf King's attacks clearly lost their accuracy, and he could only wield his claws recklessly, unable to hurt Ren Xiaoyao at all.

"Roar--" The Sand Wolf King realized that he was at a disadvantage. He let out an unwilling roar, turned around and fled, disappearing in the wind and sand.

"We won?" A desert resident looked at the receding figure of the Sand Wolf King, his tone full of disbelief.

"It's not over yet." Xia Lin shook her head solemnly. "The Sand Wolf King is only retreating temporarily. It will definitely come back."

"Besides," Ren Xiaoyao glanced at the still raging sandstorm and said in a heavy tone, "We are still in danger."

The wind howled, yellow sand filled the sky, and visibility was extremely low. Ren Xiaoyao and others struggled forward against the wind and sand, looking for a place to shelter from the wind.

"We can't go on like this. We will be trapped to death in this desert!" A desert resident collapsed on the sand due to exhaustion, saying in despair.

"Don't give up hope!" Charlene encouraged. "There must be an oasis or ruins in the desert. As long as we find a place to shelter from the wind, we can survive!"

Ren Xiaoyao looked around, trying to find a glimmer of hope. Suddenly, his eyes were attracted by a vague black shadow in the distance.

"What is that?" he asked, pointing in the direction of the shadow.

Everyone looked in the direction his finger was pointing, and saw a huge black shadow looming in the yellow sand, like a towering mountain or a sleeping giant beast.

"Could it be..." Xia Lin seemed to have thought of something and her expression changed slightly.

"Let's go and take a look and we'll know." Ren Xiaoyao said, and walked towards the direction of the black shadow against the wind and sand.

Seeing this, everyone had no choice but to cheer up and follow.

As they approached, the shadows gradually became clearer. It was an ancient ruin, with broken walls and collapsed stone pillars, showing the vicissitudes of time everywhere.

"Is this... the legendary Temple of the Sun?" A desert resident said in surprise as he looked at the scene in front of him.

"Temple of the Sun?" Ren Xiaoyao looked at Xia Lin in confusion.

Xia Lin nodded and explained, "Legend has it that the Temple of the Sun was where the ancient desert kingdom worshipped the Sun God, and it possesses mysterious powers. It's said that the power of the Sand Wolf King comes from the Temple of the Sun..."

At this moment, a low roar came from the depths of the ruins, as if it came from an ancient giant beast, which was chilling.

"Sand Wolf King!" Ren Xiaoyao's face changed and he tightened the sword in his hand.

A trace of uneasiness flashed across Xia Lin's eyes, and she said in a deep voice, "Be careful, this place might not be that simple..."

Ren Xiaoyao took a deep breath and was the first to step into the ancient and mysterious ruins. What awaited him? The ancient ruins were half-hidden in the wind and sand. Strange patterns were carved into the huge stone walls, seeming to tell of a forgotten history. Ren Xiaoyao took the lead and stepped into the ruins. An ancient and mysterious atmosphere hit him, inspiring awe.

"Be careful, this place looks like it's been tampered with," Xia Lin followed closely behind, scanning the surroundings with a sharp gaze. She noticed some messy footprints at the entrance of the ruins. They weren't naturally formed, but more like traces deliberately left by some creature.

Inside the ruins lies a vast plaza, with a tall altar in its center. The stone pillars surrounding the altar are vividly carved with images depicting the sun god descending to earth, dispelling darkness and bringing light. Broken pottery and weapons are scattered on the altar steps, as if they had been the site of a fierce battle.

"These patterns..." Xia Lin carefully observed the patterns on the stone pillars, frowning, "They seem to hint at something."

"What?" Ren Xiaoyao asked.

"Look here," Charlene pointed to one of the patterns. "The Sun God is holding a golden key in his hand, and the key is pointing to the depths of the desert."

"You mean, the source of the Sand Wolf King's power is not the Temple of the Sun itself, but somewhere hidden deeper in the desert?" Ren Xiaoyao suddenly realized.

"That's right," Charlene nodded. "Also, I suspect the key to unlocking that place is the golden key in the hands of the Sun God."

"It seems that we have to find the key." Ren Xiaoyao said, looking around, trying to find clues.

At this moment, a low roar came again from the depths of the ruins, accompanied by waves of earth-shaking, as if some huge monster was awakening.

"Oh no! The Sand Wolf King is back!" Xia Lin's face changed and she said hurriedly, "We must get out of here quickly!"

"Want to leave? Not that easy!" A majestic voice echoed in the ruins, and the figure of the Sand Wolf King appeared on the altar. One of its eyes had been stained red with blood, but its eyes were full of anger and murderous intent.

"It seems that we must get rid of it first." Ren Xiaoyao gripped the sword tightly in his hand, his eyes firm.

A fierce battle was about to break out, but at that moment, the pattern on the altar suddenly glowed brightly. A golden light descended from the sky, illuminating the entire ruins. Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin subconsciously looked up and saw an ancient scroll slowly unfolding within the golden light. On the scroll, a map was drawn. At the end of the map, a towering snow-capped mountain...

"Snow mountain? Could it be..." Xia Lin looked at the map, a hint of shock flashing in her eyes.