Desert Sand Territory, one of the nine Life Forbidden Zones, was shrouded in windblown sand all year round.
Even from Yellow Sand Market, more than a hundred kilometers away, one could see the black sandstorm connecting heaven and earth like a vast curtain, its unceasing winds covering the entire Desert Sand Territory.
"Putrid deathly energy-"
Standing in the market, Lin Hao waved a hand in front of his nose.
Although this place was outside the Life Forbidden Zone, the concentration of deathly radiation was already rather hostile.
Cultivators who stayed here for long periods would also be slowly affected, accumulating deathly energy, descending into madness, and losing years of their lifespan.
That alone showed how harsh the environment inside the Life Forbidden Zone was.
"Desert Sand Territory ranks somewhere in the middle of the nine Life Forbidden Zones in terms of danger. The biggest problem is the year-round netherwind. Once you enter, it constantly whittles away your lifespan and makes you accumulate deathly energy."
Yu Jiang had already settled into his role. He was now carrying bags and bundles of all sizes, filled with things he had purchased locally after arriving at Yellow Sand Market.
There were straw rain capes that could resist the netherwind to a degree, shadow-puppet lanterns for navigation, substitute paper figures to lure monsters away, and more.
"How much do you know about the ancient rumors surrounding the Life Forbidden Zones?"
Lin Hao spoke casually.
"Rumor has it that fallen immortals are buried in all the Life Forbidden Zones, and that an Immortal King waits to revive in each one. But compared with the other Life Forbidden Zones, although Desert Sand Territory is perpetually covered in netherwind, the chances of encountering an unexpected crisis inside are actually lower. For an experienced treasure hunter like me, it's