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Lu Ran initially thought he was very lucky.

All he did was head west along his journey, and he stumbled upon Ten Thousand Blade Mountain in the desert.

Later, Lu Ran realized how absurdly wrong he was!

He didn't accidentally discover Ten Thousand Blade Mountain; the boundless desert itself was entirely Ten Thousand Blade Mountain!

A dense cluster of towering stone pillars stretched and spread in all directions.

The group could pass through one section of Ten Thousand Blade Mountain only to find another section waiting ahead...

And another after that!

"When will this end…" Lu Ran muttered quietly.

Hovering a hundred meters above the ground, he gazed westward, but the stone pillar terrain extended endlessly out of sight.

Between the tightly packed pillars, visible waves of heat shimmered in the air.

Just one glance was enough to make a person's mouth dry and throat parched; being immersed in this scorching environment was even worse.

Believers whose strength was even the slightest bit lacking would likely die from heatstroke, dehydration, or exhaustion in this terrifying Ten Thousand Blade Mountain.

Deng Yuxiang remained silent, suspending herself in midair beside Lu Ran.

She couldn't shake an uneasy feeling; they had traveled for so long without encountering even a shadow of a living creature.

No signs of Evil Demons, the Human Clan, or any other activity whatsoever.

The entire world was nothing but barren wasteland.

Boundless desolation.

Even though Holy Spirit Mountain didn't have birds or beasts, the regions they had passed through earlier at least had lush green trees.

But here, there wasn't even a hint of life's breath.

This Ten Thousand Blade Mountain standing in the midst of the Great Desert seemed abandoned by the heavens.

"Ah?!"

A hundred meters below, a sudden exclamation from Jing Hong shattered the silence.

In the stillness, her voice was particularly abrupt, setting everyone's nerves on edge.

Lu Ran lowered his gaze and saw that the yellow sand beneath Jing Hong's feet had transformed into a swirling vortex.

This is... Evil Technique·Sand Vortex?

From the Evil Demons of the Sand River Doll clan!

Within the ranks of Evil Demons, there were four types of dolls, and Sand River Dolls were the most notorious!

Their most horrifying and infuriating characteristic was their cruel and playful nature, especially their fondness for defiling corpses.

When a Sand River Doll finds a Human Clan corpse, it will fill the body with sand, replacing the flesh and blood inside the skeletal frame to form a bond with the bones.

Once the technique succeeds, the sand-filled corpse will "resurrect" within a short time.

And serve as a loyal puppet for the Sand River Doll.

These "Sand Corpses" are slow-moving and, being already dead, have no soul, as it's been claimed by the gods and severed from any contracts. Consequently, they lack Divine Techniques and have shockingly low combat strength.

But for ordinary people, this was undoubtedly a nightmare!

Imagine a loved one who had just passed away suddenly having yellow sand pour out of their mouth and eye sockets, standing up again, and groaning as they lunged toward you...

The mere image of this would be enough to drive anyone to the brink!

"Watch out!"

Lu Ran instantly blinked to Jing Hong's side, grasping her arm firmly.

"Zzz—"

A surge of invisible wind surrounded his feet, followed by the rising of Immortal Fog.

Lu Ran, utilizing Night Charm Evil Technique·Night Dance, unleashed the Immortal Sheep Divine Technique·Immortal Hoof!

The scene resembled him performing a "mid-air double jump."

Well... okay, if Lu Ran wanted to, he could even perform "mid-air ten thousand jumps."

"Cong Long, catch!" Lu Ran exerted strength with his arm and hurled Jing Hong diagonally upward.

At the same time, eight Golden Jade Talismans erupted from within him.

The crisp sound of jingling echoed continuously!

Because, from within the sand vortex, sharp spikes of sand suddenly burst out, each spike over four meters long.

Clusters of sandy spikes gathered at their bases, radiating outward like a blooming flower.

Sand River Doll Evil Technique·Sand Spike Flower!

However, several spikes were obstructed and firmly blocked by the autonomous Golden Jade Stone Plates.

The sand spike flower failed to fully bloom.

Lu Ran tilted his head, listening intently. He hadn't blinked away because he wanted to pinpoint the enemy's location.

But in the next second, endless water droplets silently emerged, accompanied by floating miniature Canglong dragons swimming in the air.

Ashar Divine Skill·Azure Dragon Sea Domain!

Within a hundred-meter radius, no enemy could escape Luo Ying's perceptive sight.

Luo Ying suddenly noticed Lu Ran opening his mouth, swallowing a large cluster of water droplets.

Could it be... Sect Leader is thirsty?

Indeed, trekking through this boundless desert under the oppressive heat would parch anyone, even Lu Ran, a River Realm Great Power.

If not for his Water Flow Armor, in such extreme conditions, his lips might have already cracked from dryness.

Fortunately, Lu Ran still had some dignity!

He only couldn't help gulping down the water droplets; he didn't grab any of the tiny Canglong dragons and gnaw on them...

Luo Ying's face showed a peculiar expression, but her actions remained swift as she pulled back her bowstring.

"Thunk!"

The bowstring trembled with a sharp sound as it discharged.

Luo Ying, leveraging the flying capabilities of her Divine Weapon, propelled herself backward at an angle, releasing a Water Mist Arrow at the yellow sand.

Ashar Divine Skill·Water Mist Arrow!

A fundamental Divine Technique of the Ashar school, suitable for First-Rank within the Mist Realm, and its arrow composition didn't even qualify as flowing water—it was mere thin mist.

Additionally, Luo Ying's casting only allowed her to shoot one lonely arrow at a time.

So, the question remains!

Why did the Luoshen General choose this method?

The reason was that Divine Technique·Water Mist Arrow, beyond its offensive ability, had an additional trait—the mist could penetrate the target's body and disrupt the flow of Divine Power!

"Zzz!"

The output of the Sea Realm powerhouse was horrifying beyond imagination!

The Water Mist Arrow flew with terrifying speed and force, instantly burrowing deep into the desert sands, maintaining the same ferocity underground as in mid-air.

In a matter of moments, the arrow pierced through the depths of the earth, striking the insidious, scheming "little sand creature."

As the mist began to spread, the Sand River Doll's sandy body immediately reverted to flesh.

Evil Technique·Body of Sand lost its effect!

From this instant forward, physical attacks from the Human Clan could cause real damage to the Sand River Doll.

Additionally, the Sand River Doll's other Evil Technique·Sand River Travel was rendered useless; it could no longer roam freely through the Sand Sea or dive into the depths of the earth.

The pitiful Sand River Doll lost all its Evil Techniques, essentially burying itself alive...

"Allow me!"

Lu Ran, attacking from another direction, plunged downward, wielding the Eight Desolates Annihilation Blade, merging man and sword as one—a javelin-like strike aimed directly below.

Luo Ying briefly hesitated, her bowstring still taut.

A single string of arrows could solve this; why was the Sect Master diving into the sand?

Though Luo Ying didn't fully understand, she obeyed the command.

"Bang!"

The sandy terrain erupted violently; Lu Ran surrounded himself with Immortal Fog and drove downward.

The Eight Desolate Blade pierced the Sand River Doll's head, and Lu Ran quickly teleported back.

"Buzz!"

The glowing blade of the Eight Desolate Knife drew his attention.

He gripped its handle tightly and murmured to himself, "Yes, keep going, don't stop!"

Earth, sea, and sky forces combined—you're missing something below-ground?

Or perhaps, among skies, oceans, snowy forests, and grassy plains, what you lack is the desert?

Eight Desolates Annihilation—whatever it is, you'll give me...

Damn!

The knife, which had been humming moments ago, gradually fell silent.

The group quietly watched as Lu Ran's hopeful expression turned to disappointment, until the Sect Leader sighed deeply.

It seemed the Eight Desolate Blade still had further to go before becoming a Divine Weapon.

Luo Ying's thoughts stirred; within Azure Dragon Sea Domain, a small Canglong drifted gently to Lu Ran's side.

"Hmm?" Lu Ran turned to his loyal Luoshen General.

"Sect Master, are you thirsty?" Luo Ying asked softly, a flicker of affection flashing in her gaze.

Lu Ran: "..."

His sharp perceptive skills didn't miss her subtle expression.

Lu Ran couldn't help but laugh while feeling slightly guilty.

For such a long time, he had tasked this young mother with missions far away, separating her from her children.

Indeed! As your divine leader, I may be young and momentarily indulged in snatching a few of your Azure Dragon waters...

But can you stop transferring your maternal instincts and treating me like your child?!

"Hmm?" Luo Ying suddenly turned her gaze westward.

The group followed her line of sight.

As Lu Ran glanced away, he secretly took a quick bite of the small Canglong in front of him.

Ah, truly refreshing~

The little Canglong was composed of water flow, though essentially formed of Divine Power, and didn't provide actual hydration to Lu Ran's body.

Still, as a River Realm Great Power, Lu Ran didn't actually need to drink water—he simply sought the sensation of relief.

Is this what heaven-ordained perfection feels like?

"There are quite a few Sand River Dolls," Luo Ying said, bow drawn, scrutinizing the ground below.

The delicate water droplets scattered throughout Azure Dragon Sea Domain had permeated the desert floor, perceiving everything within.

As she spoke, a single Sand River Doll emerged from the sands.

Its frame resembled that of a four- or five-year-old child—small, thin, and crowned with a peculiar hat akin to bird feathers.

Much like an Indian feathered headdress, perhaps?

At this moment, the Sand River Doll was using Evil Technique·Body of Sand, with its entire body composed of grains of sand, which blurred its features save for rough outlines.

"Whish~!"

At the instant the demon surfaced, Luo Ying's Water Mist Arrow was already speeding toward it.

The Sand River Doll instinctively raised its hand—a tiny sand hand—unleashing a horrifying sand wave forward.

Evil Technique·Sand Wave Roaring Sky!

Yet, the massive sand wave couldn't stop the overwhelming power of the Yangyang Sea's arrow.

The Water Mist Arrow swiftly pierced through the wave, retaining its fearsome momentum, and punched through the Sand River Doll's body.

The arrow succeeded in its attack.

And the mist saturated its target, throwing the Sand River Doll's energy flow into disarray.

The roaring sand wave lost its caster's control, crashing heavily onto the ground.

As the dust settled, Lu Ran caught a full glimpse of the Sand River Doll's true form.

Its dry, yellowish skin clung to its bony frame...

This was nothing but a mummified corpse!

"Yeeeee!!" The Sand River Doll screamed in frustration, its high-pitched voice grating on the ears.

Its main body, still partially buried in the ground, raised emaciated hands, desperately trying to crawl out.

The next moment, Lu Ran appeared behind the demon, driving the Eight Desolate Blade downward to pin this horrifying dried corpse.

"Buzz~"

Once again, the Eight Desolate Knife vibrated strongly.

Lu Ran's heart swelled with excitement!

Eight Desolates... is this truly what you needed?

Alright!

"Kill!!" Lu Ran roared ferociously.

But was the wicked Sand River Doll merely a convenient outlet?

At this point, Lu Ran's skills granted him altitude among the skies and depths in the seas—but true subterranean mastery eluded him...

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