Mysterious Quicksand Spirit

The colossal hand made of sand and stone was immense, blocking out the sky and sun. It carried the vast, boundless power of the earth and an ancient, desolate will as it fiercely grabbed towards Li Su and the other three!

Its power far surpassed that of the demonic cultivators from before, even making Li Su feel pressure comparable to a True Immortal!

With the giant hand blocking their path ahead and demonic cultivators pursuing them from behind, they were instantly trapped in a desperate situation!

Li Su's expression changed drastically. He abruptly stopped his escape light, pushing Ming Xin and the other two back. His own eight-zhang bamboo body's radiance surged to its limit, activating Profound Star Swirl Body Protection, Bedrock Dao Rhythm, the power of stars, and even that faint Holy Light Protection simultaneously. He met the grasping giant hand without reservation!

He didn't dare to be the slightest bit negligent, secretly activating the willow leaf bestowed by Cihang Daoren, preparing for a desperate gamble!

However, just as the giant hand was about to grab Li Su, it suddenly stopped in mid-air.

On the giant hand, sand and stone flowed, forming a blurry face made of earth and sand. A pair of hollow eyes, which seemed capable of seeing through people's hearts, gazed at Li Su, especially at the "Bedrock" Dao Rhythm and Earthen Qi flowing on his bamboo body.

That deep, thunderous voice spoke again, but with a hint of doubt and inquiry: "Hm?… The aura of Buzhou Mountain?

And… the blessing of the Houtu Tribe? Little bamboo, you are not of the Demonic Dao, why are you associating with those blood sea stink bugs and disturbing the peace here?"

Li Su was stunned. The other party didn't seem to intend to kill him immediately? He steadied his mind, vigilantly watching the sand and stone face, and said in a deep voice, "Senior, please see clearly. Your junior, Mo Xing, is a nominal disciple under Kunlun's Jade Void Palace.

Those pursuing us from behind are demonic cultivators from the Nether Blood Sea. They ambushed and attacked our fellow disciples, so we were forced to fight back. We have no intention of disturbing the peace here.

Our actions just now were purely for self-preservation and to break through."

"A disciple of Jade Void?" The confusion on the sand and stone face deepened. "Someone from Yuanshi Tianzun, what are you doing running around in this desolate Quicksand Marsh? And carrying the smell of Buzhou Mountain stones and the mud prints of the Houtu Tribe?"

At this moment, Sha Tongtian and the other demonic cultivators behind them had already caught up. Seeing the giant sand and stone hand, their expressions all changed, and they stopped, not daring to advance further. Clearly, they were extremely wary of the master of this place.

Sha Tongtian quickly bowed respectfully, "Quicksand Spirit Venerable, please see clearly! Do not listen to this bamboo demon's nonsense!

He is a spy sent by the Jade Void Palace, intending to disrupt your slumber and seize the origin of this place! We are acting under the orders of the Blood Sea Old Ancestor to protect your tranquility!"

"Nonsense!" Ming Xin cursed angrily, "It's you demons who set up an ambush and harmed people!

Senior Quicksand Spirit, we are indeed disciples of Jade Void. We were on our way to Black Wind Mountain to rescue our trapped senior brothers and sisters, and we were ambushed by them as we passed through this area! This is our identity token!" She hurriedly displayed the Jade Void Palace token again.

The giant hand face, known as "Quicksand Spirit Venerable," swept its gaze over the token, then looked at the Dao Rhythm on Li Su's body, and then at the pure, disgusting blood sea demonic qi on Sha Tongtian and the others. It had already understood.

"Hmph! I have been asleep for ten thousand years, but that doesn't mean my old eyes are blurry!" Quicksand Spirit Venerable's voice turned cold. "You little brats from the blood sea, daring to set your sights on my territory and even trying to use me? Scram!"

The last word, "Scram," exploded like thunder. An invisible, immense force erupted. Sha Tongtian and the other demonic cultivators were struck as if by a heavy blow, spitting blood and flying backward, their faces filled with terror. They no longer dared to say anything more, fleeing in disarray, not even daring to leave any harsh words behind.

Effortlessly driving away the demonic cultivators, Quicksand Spirit Venerable's giant hand slowly retracted. The sand and stone flowed, forming a giant three-zhang tall figure made entirely of quicksand, standing before Li Su and the others, its aura as deep as an abyss.

Li Su and the other three breathed a sigh of relief and quickly bowed, "Thank you, Senior Quicksand Spirit, for your help!"

Quicksand Spirit Venerable waved its hand, and the quicksand face looked at Li Su, asking with interest, "Little bamboo, where did the Buzhou Mountain essence on you come from?

Although extremely faint, its quality is extremely high, by no means ordinary. And the blessing token of the Houtu Tribe, do you have a close relationship with them?"

Seeing that the other party seemed to have no ill intentions, Li Su briefly recounted his experience of accidentally obtaining the "Bedrock Rune," traveling to Ten Thousand Witch City, and receiving help from the Houtu Tribe, omitting the system and specific details.

Quicksand Spirit Venerable listened, then fell silent for a moment. There seemed to be a look of reminiscence in its quicksand eyes: "Buzhou Mountain… the spine of Father God Pangu… alas, it fell.

That fool Gonggong… and Zhurong…" It muttered to itself, filled with endless vicissitudes.

After a long time, it looked at Li Su again: "It is your fortune to have obtained this affinity. The fragment of Buzhou Mountain did indeed fall deep within this place, buried by quicksand and earth fire."

But the surrounding laws are chaotic and extremely dangerous. Even I dare not easily venture into the core. For you to seek it would be as difficult as ascending to heaven."

Li Su's heart stirred. It was indeed here! He respectfully said, "Thank you, Senior, for informing me. Your junior knows his strength is low, but his heart yearns for it. I wish to try, even if I don't succeed, it will be a form of tempering."

"Interesting." Quicksand Spirit Venerable seemed to smile. "Considering you carry the essence of Buzhou and helped this old ancestor drive away those annoying blood sea stink bugs, I will help you."

It pointed a giant quicksand finger, and a wisp of pure, earthy yellow spiritual light entered Li Su's forehead:

"This is a mark of a trace of the 'Heart of Quicksand.' It will allow you to be free from the invasion of quicksand and earth fire within a thousand-mile radius here, and you will be able to vaguely sense the direction of the Buzhou Mountain fragment.

But whether you can find it and get close depends on yourself."

A warm and heavy power merged into Li Su's Immortal Sense. Instantly, his perception of the desert beneath his feet became incredibly clear and intimate, as if he had become a part of the earth.

"Furthermore," Quicksand Spirit Venerable looked at the other three, "the Black Wind Mountain where your senior brothers and sisters are trapped, behind that Nether Rift, I'm afraid it's not just some low-level demonic creatures.

This old ancestor senses the aura of a familiar and detested old opponent… It seems that 'Nightmare Demon,' that bastard who likes to play with dreams, has awakened… You are going to rescue them, be extremely careful of illusions and dream attacks."

Nightmare Demon? Li Su noted the name.

"Thank you for your guidance, Senior!" The four thanked him again.

"Go." Quicksand Spirit Venerable's figure slowly sank into the quicksand, its voice gradually fading, "The great tribulation has begun, and there are no pure lands left in the Primordial World.

Little Bamboo, I hope you can truly comprehend the weight of Buzhou and not waste this affinity...

As Quicksand Spirit Venerable disappeared, the surrounding desert returned to calm, as if nothing had happened.

Li Su felt the mark of the "Heart of Quicksand" in his mind, and the faint directional sense towards the Buzhou Mountain fragment. He made up his mind.

He looked at the three, "Junior brothers and sisters, the situation at Black Wind Mountain is critical, and there is a Demon Lord-level existence (Nightmare Demon) awakening. The danger is far beyond expectations.

You should immediately head to the nearest Jade Void Palace stronghold to seek reinforcements. I will share the mark with you. I need to go find the Buzhou Mountain fragment first. This item might help me increase my strength, and then I will rush to Black Wind Mountain to rendezvous with you, increasing our chances of rescuing them."

Although Ming Xin and the others were worried about Yang Jian and Long Ji, they also knew that what Li Su said made sense. That Nightmare Demon was clearly not something they could deal with.

After receiving the quicksand mark shared by Li Su (which could ensure their safety through the desert), the three said solemnly, "Senior brother, take care! We will definitely bring reinforcements as soon as possible!"

The two parties separated. Ming Xin and the other two galloped towards the outside of the desert.

Li Su took a deep breath, following the faint sense in his mind, and flew towards the deeper parts of the Quicksand Marsh, towards the place of earth fire and chaotic laws.