Shen Luo sighed softly, slowly closed his eyes, and quickened his refinement of the treasures within his body.
He had not shared his suspicions with Yan Wushi or Little Master, because they were all baseless conjectures. If he was right, all well and good, but if he was wrong, he would not only embarrass himself but also lower Little Master's opinion of him.
The Spirit Crab Flying Vessel streaked onward like a meteor, and an hour soon passed.
With his current understanding of the Primordial Artifact Refinement Art, Shen Luo had refined the Mysterious Yellow Unity Staff without much effort, having already mastered most of its restrictions. He was now refining the Thousand-Dipper Golden Goblet when a deafening roar suddenly came from ahead.
He hurriedly opened his eyes and looked forward.
Another sandstorm rose from the Boundless Sea of Sand ahead, blotting out the sky and sun. It rolled toward them like an ocean tide and swallowed the Spirit Crab Flying Vessel in an instant, leaving no chance to evade it.
Wave after wave of sand battered the Spirit Crab Flying Vessel. All its capabilities were currently devoted to flight, leaving its defenses somewhat lacking, and the fierce onslaught immediately sent it rocking from side to side.
"Reduce speed by twenty percent and strengthen the vessel's defenses. We mustn't let the sandstorm push us off course," Little Master said. He and the others had already emerged from the sealed room.
Elder Fu acknowledged the order. Azure light flashed beneath his feet, and four of the eight crab legs retracted. The azure barrier surrounding the Spirit Crab Flying Vessel immediately became much steadier, withstanding the sandstorm's assault and putting an end to the rocking.
Little Master nodded at the sight, then turned toward Shen Luo. Understanding his meaning, Shen Luo sensed