I walk sideways in the game world

The golden light dissipated, and an old man in a golden robe was suspended in the air. He held a dragon-headed cane in his hand, with a kind face, but he exuded an oppressive aura that could not be ignored.

"Great Elder!" The tribal warriors knelt on the ground one after another, with flames of hope burning in their eyes.

The Great Elder is the most respected wise man in the tribe, and also the most powerful being. Legend has it that he has lived for hundreds of years and witnessed the rise and fall, honor and disgrace of the tribe.

"Get up, children." The elder's voice was deep and powerful. "I will protect you."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Great Elder suddenly pointed the dragon-headed cane in his hand at the Abyss Dragon. A golden beam of light shot up into the sky, instantly defeating the black flames.

"Roar!" The Abyss Dragon roared angrily, but did not dare to approach the Great Elder easily.

"Xiaoyao, take your people and leave here." The elder's voice rang in Ren Xiaoyao's ears, "Leave this to me."

"But..." Ren Xiaoyao wanted to say something but was interrupted by the Great Elder.

"This is an order!"

Ren Xiaoyao knew that now was not the time to argue. He glanced at Xia Lin, and their eyes met, and they both understood each other's intentions.

"Let's go!" Ren Xiaoyao shouted and led the tribal warriors to retreat quickly.

The Abyss Dragon wanted to give chase but was stopped by the Great Elder, and a shocking battle broke out between the two sides.

Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin led their people westward and eventually entered the vast Death Desert.

"Is this the Death Desert?" Ren Xiaoyao muttered to himself as he looked at the endless yellow sand in front of him.

"It is said that many powerful monsters live here." Charlene said solemnly, "We must be careful."

Just as he finished speaking, a series of earth-shaking footsteps were heard, and a massive sand wolf king emerged from behind the dune. Its body was covered in golden fur, and its eyes were like two dark green lamps, emitting a terrifying light.

"Roar!"

The Sand Wolf King roared towards the sky, and a powerful air wave swept over, razing the surrounding sand dunes to the ground in an instant.

"Such a powerful force!" Ren Xiaoyao was shocked. He knew that a fierce battle was about to begin. He gripped his sword tightly and faced the challenge of the Sand Wolf King with a determined look.

Xia Lin stood beside Ren Xiaoyao, the staff in her hand shining, ready to provide support at any time.

"Xiaoyao, be careful!" Xia Lin warned, "The Sand Wolf King is extremely fast and proficient in earth magic, making him very difficult to deal with."

Ren Xiaoyao nodded without saying anything, but just stared intently at the Sand Wolf King's every move, looking for an opportunity to attack.

The Sand Wolf King seemed a little impatient. It suddenly leaped forward, opened its bloody mouth, and pounced towards Ren Xiaoyao.

The Sand Wolf King was as fast as lightning, and Ren Xiaoyao barely managed to dodge. He tapped his toes, and his body floated backward like a feather, barely avoiding the Sand Wolf King's fatal blow.

"Xiaoyao, be careful! Its weakness is in the abdomen!" Xia Lin shouted from the side, waving her staff at the same time. A water curtain appeared out of thin air, blocking Ren Xiaoyao and the Sand Wolf King.

"I see!" Ren Xiaoyao responded, his eyes fixed on the Sand Wolf King's abdomen. Although it was covered with thick scales, there was a palm-sized area that was slightly darker in color, suggesting a weaker defense.

Seeing that his attack missed, the Sand Wolf King became even more furious. He roared to the sky, and the surrounding sand particles, as if pulled by some force, quickly gathered into huge sand blades, overwhelming Ren Xiaoyao.

Ren Xiaoyao didn't dare to neglect it. He swung his sword with all his might, smashing the incoming sand blades one by one. However, there were too many sand blades, and Ren Xiaoyao couldn't resist them all at once.

"Great Sand Wolf King, please calm down!" Seeing this, Xia Lin quickly stepped forward and tried to calm the Sand Wolf King's anger with words. "We mean no harm, we just want to pass through here."

Upon hearing this, the Sand Wolf King's eyes flashed with contempt. He ignored Xia Lin's words and attacked Ren Xiaoyao even more frantically.

"It's useless. It doesn't understand you." Ren Xiaoyao said to Xia Lin while fending off the Sand Wolf King's attacks, "We must defeat it before we can leave here."

Xia Lin also knew that it was useless to say anything now; only strength could speak for itself. She gritted her teeth, and the staff in her hand shone brightly. Streams of water shot up into the sky, like dragons, entwining themselves around the Sand Wolf King.

Although the Sand Wolf King was powerful, he was still a human being, and faced with the water dragon's entanglement, he couldn't help but feel somewhat restrained. He roared repeatedly, but was unable to break free for a moment.

Ren Xiaoyao seized this opportunity and, with lightning speed, instantly reached the Sand Wolf King's abdomen. The long sword in his hand shone brightly, and with the force of splitting the world, he fiercely stabbed the Sand Wolf King's weak spot in the abdomen.

"Roar!" The Sand Wolf King roared in pain, its massive body trembling violently. It had never imagined that this seemingly weak human could find its weakness and cause such severe damage.

Blood gushed out of the Sand Wolf King's abdomen, staining the golden desert red. A hint of fear finally appeared in the Sand Wolf King's eyes. He struggled to retreat, but found that his body was no longer under his control.

Ren Xiaoyao showed no mercy and swung the sword in his hand again. This time, he completely blocked the Sand Wolf King's retreat.

"Stop!" At this moment, a low and majestic voice suddenly came from a distance.

A mysterious man in a black cloak appeared between Ren Xiaoyao and the Sand Wolf King like a ghost. He stretched out a hand and waved it gently, and Ren Xiaoyao felt an invisible force pushing him away.

"Who are you?" Ren Xiaoyao steadied himself and stared at the man in black in front of him warily. His intuition told him that this mysterious man who suddenly appeared was extremely powerful.

The man in black ignored Ren Xiaoyao's questioning. He slowly turned around and looked at the Sand Wolf King lying in a pool of blood. A complicated look flashed in his eyes.

"Human, you are very powerful." The Sand Wolf King's weak voice was filled with a hint of awe. It had already sensed the invincible power of Ren Xiaoyao. "I acknowledge your strength. You have earned my respect."

Ren Xiaoyao remained silent, knowing that now was not the time to let down his guard. He gripped his sword tightly, his eyes darting back and forth between the man in black and the Sand Wolf King, trying to figure out the relationship between them.

"Go ahead." The man in black suddenly spoke. His voice was low and hoarse, as if it came from the depths of hell. "In the name of the guardian of the desert, I allow you to pass through here."

Ren Xiaoyao was shocked. Desert Guardian? Could this man in black be the legendary mysterious warrior who guarded this desert?

"Thank you." Ren Xiaoyao suppressed his doubts and said with a fist. He knew that now was not the time to ask about the other party's identity. The most important thing was to leave here first.

"Wait." Just as Ren Xiaoyao turned to leave, the Sand Wolf King's voice rang out again, "Human, what's your name?"

"Let it ride."

"Ren Xiaoyao..." The Sand Wolf King repeated the name, a strange light flashing in his eyes. "You are very special. You are the first human I have ever met who can make me feel awe."

Ren Xiaoyao didn't say anything. He just looked at the Sand Wolf King quietly, waiting for its next words.

"I can get you through this desert safely." The Sand Wolf King struggled to his feet, a hint of pleading in his tone. "In return, I hope you can promise me one thing."

"What's the matter?" Ren Xiaoyao's heart moved, he knew that the opportunity had come.

"Take me to a foreign city." The Sand Wolf King's voice was low and firm. "I want to go there to find my destiny..."

Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin exchanged surprised glances. They had not expected that the Sand Wolf King would make such a request.

"Okay." Ren Xiaoyao looked into the eyes of the Sand Wolf King. He knew that this was an opportunity to change his destiny, a key to an unknown world.

Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin exchanged glances, each seeing a hint of shock and disbelief in the other's eyes. The Sand Wolf King's request was too sudden, and they couldn't digest it for a moment.

"Why do you want to go to a foreign city?" Xia Lin broke the silence first. She looked directly into the eyes of the Sand Wolf King, trying to find the answer from it.

"I feel that my destiny lies there." The Sand Wolf King's voice was low and hoarse, as if it was a cry from the depths of his soul. "I want to find my origins, my past."

Ren Xiaoyao pondered for a moment. He knew now was not the time to inquire about the Sand Wolf King's past. He looked at the Sand Wolf King and said slowly, "I can take you to a foreign city, but you have to promise me that once you get there, you'll follow my instructions."

"Okay, I promise you." The Sand Wolf King agreed to Ren Xiaoyao's conditions without hesitation. It struggled to stand up and said, "Let's go, my friend, let's face the challenge of fate together!"

So, Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin, led by the Sand Wolf King, embarked on a journey to an exotic city-state. Along the way, the Sand Wolf King demonstrated his familiarity and mastery of the desert. He led Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin, avoiding all dangerous areas and finding an oasis and water source hidden deep in the desert.

"Look, there is an exotic city ahead!" A few days later, the Sand Wolf King pointed to a magnificent city in the distance and said excitedly.

Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin looked up and saw a majestic city rising from the ground. The towering city walls shone with golden light in the sun. Above the city gates were carved lifelike patterns of mythical beasts, exuding an ancient and mysterious atmosphere.

They followed the Sand Wolf King to the city gate.

The city gate stood tall and majestic, with two teams of soldiers in golden armor guarding both sides of the gate. They held spears in their hands and stared sharply at the passers-by.

"Stop, who are you? What are you doing in a foreign city?" A soldier stopped Ren Xiaoyao and his group and asked sternly.

"We are here to visit His Royal Highness Prince Jin." Ren Xiaoyao stepped forward and said in a deep voice.

"You can't just see His Royal Highness Prince Jin whenever you want?" The soldier sneered, "Do you have an appointment?"

"No." Ren Xiaoyao shook his head.

"If you don't have an appointment, please go back!" The soldier waved his hand impatiently.

"We are..." Xia Lin was about to explain but was stopped by Ren Xiaoyao.

Ren Xiaoyao looked into the soldier's eyes and said slowly, "Please inform him and tell him..."

Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by a commotion inside the city gate. Then, a commanding voice rang out, "Who's making such a commotion at the city gate?"

Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin looked at each other, and an ominous premonition arose in their hearts.