Across the boundless desert, golden sand was the only dominant color.
Gales swept sand across heaven and earth, their howling ringing endlessly in the ears.
Just then, a dark silhouette-Black Eagle-flew across the sky.
"The deeper I go, the hotter it gets..."
Ling Feng rode Black Eagle through the air, but the heat was unbearable. Sweat beaded on his forehead, and he irritably took a gulp of water to ward off heatstroke.
Without any greenery, the desert was a barren wasteland of scorching temperatures. Even looking out across it gave the impression of blurred vision and warped space.
"Judging by the route on this map, I'm already deep inside the Tagor Desert..."
Studying the map in his hand, Ling Feng licked his somewhat dry lips and muttered to himself in a slightly low voice.
Just as his words fell, Ling Feng suddenly spotted a small oasis on the flatlands not far ahead.
Towering gatehouses stood there, and walls encircled almost the entire oasis. Snake-people patrolled the gates and ramparts, making the defenses look exceptionally tight.
"I'm here..."
Looking at the gatehouse ahead, Ling Feng immediately landed and cautiously swept his gaze over the surroundings. Once he confirmed no one was nearby, he formed a hand seal.
Boom!
Ling Feng's figure changed, his legs becoming a snake's tail. In an instant, he had transformed into a male snake-person.
"Hehe, I have to say, my Transformation Technique really does make me look the part."
Ling Feng sang his own praises. "I'm a genius. This way, I can pass a fish eye off as a pearl and slip into the Medusa Temple..."
The next moment, Ling Feng began moving his tail. It felt awkward at first, but after a little practice, he soon got the hang of it.
Sliding over the rather hot