The great desert stretched as far as the eye could see. Gale-force winds swept up yellow sand, obscuring heaven and earth.
Fang Yuan's figure was like a wisp of smoke as he flew swiftly through the sandstorm.
A vast oasis gradually appeared within his field of vision.
It was none other than Heavenly Dew Oasis.
The oasis also held a broad lake, with so much water that it was practically a tiny sea.
Tall Acupuncture Trees had been planted around the lake.
These trees were dark green all over and resembled human figures, with hands and feet. Their feet were deeply rooted in the desert, drawing water and nutrients to sustain their lives. Some of their arms stretched straight outward, while others were raised high toward the heavens. Some stood upright, their arms bent overhead, their little fingers pointing at their heads as though picking their noses. Others lay flat upon the ground like lazy men, crossing their legs, their feet still buried in the sand while their arms pillowed their heads, as if watching the clouds in the sky.
The densely packed Acupuncture Trees numbered several million, tightly encircling all of Heavenly Dew Oasis and forming its first line of defense.
Ordinary Acupuncture Trees were the most numerous. They stood one or two zhang tall, like motionless little giants.
There were also several hundred Primeval Plant Acupuncture Trees. Their bodies were even more massive, reaching five or six zhang in height, looking exceptionally majestic.
There were also more than ten Ancient Primeval Plant Acupuncture Trees. Their builds were like mountains; even while lying down, they stood out like cranes among chickens within the Acupuncture Tree forest, extremely conspicuous.
Upon reaching the ancient primeval level, Acupuncture Trees bloomed year-round. Their petals were snow-white without the slightest blemish. Their stamens came