The temperature in the surrounding area was nearly a hundred degrees.
The desert was a scene of utter desolation.
A massive storm whipped up yellow sand incessantly, emitting a terrifying howl.
Amidst the roaring wind, the low growls of demonic beasts could be faintly heard.
"It seems this route isn't exactly safe either!"
Fu Chao tightened his grip on his magic treasure and whispered, "Old Li, we need to be careful."
Li Yunjing nodded, his gaze solemn as he looked ahead, and said calmly, "Let's go."
Meanwhile, in a secluded spot within Tian-Shu Peak, Tianhongzi stood atop a towering mountain, his gaze cold as he stared in the direction Li Yunjing had departed.
Several confidants stood beside him, one of whom whispered, "Senior Brother Tianhong, Li Yunjing and Fu Chao have already left the sect. Should we take this opportunity to..."
"No need to be hasty!"
Tianhongzi raised a hand to interrupt the man, saying coldly, "Li Yunjing is a cunning man. Since he dared to leave the sect with such fanfare, he must have made preparations. If we act rashly, we will only fall into his trap."
Another confidant frowned and said, "But if we let him return from this trip successfully, it will be even harder to deal with him later."
"The direction he is heading is the Hengyue Mountain Range!"
Tianhongzi let out a cold snort and said, "I already know his objective!"
"He is going to meet Yu Yunyi and Lu Ruoxi!"
"Once we confirm the target's route and meeting point, how could he possibly escape?"
"This time, we don't need to do it ourselves; we only need to borrow a knife to kill."
"Senior Brother is brilliant!"
Upon hearing this, the confidants felt a flash of realization and nodded in agreement.
Tianhongzi looked into the