The Fallen Black Phoenix believed that there must be a special reason why the water droplet had drawn the three of them here.
This strange desert may hold some very special meaning for the power of the fragments that mended the heavens.
"This is the second time the power of the Heaven-Mending Fragment has guided you to this place. Perhaps this wasn't unintentional; this place is very likely special."
The fallen black phoenix serves as a reminder to He Buxian.
He Buxian fell into deep thought after hearing this. Indeed, this strange desert was extremely dangerous, but in the Netherworld Wonderland, what wasn't strange?
The Netherworld Wonderland is a place full of strange and dangerous places, so why is the power of the fragment that mended the heavens so fixated on this place?
There must be some reason, you just haven't discovered it yet.
After pondering for a moment, He Buxian thought of a possibility: could this strange desert be the place where the fragment landed?
Because this is where the fragment first landed, it was only after staying here for a certain period of time that the fragment could have some effect on this strange desert, causing the parasitic beasts in this place to attack them.
The reason why the power of He Buxian, the Fallen Black Phoenix, and Feng Changge would be weakened here is because they were limited by the power of the Heaven-Mending Fragment itself. After stating this possibility, the Fallen Black Phoenix pondered for a moment and felt that what He Buxian said made some sense.
"No matter what, we're about to face an extremely difficult test. Let's hurry up and think about how we can get through this challenge smoothly," He Buxian said.
The thought of the countless tiny, dark green insects swarming beneath those crevices made He Buxian feel nauseous.
The last time we were able to escape successfully was because the Palace Master was there.
Although Rhine wasn't by their side to protect them, the situation was urgent, and they had to find a way to escape.
Before He Buxian could say anything more, the howling of the monstrous dog came from deep underground.
After being attacked by those dark green insects a few more times, these hounding beasts will be reduced to mindless walking corpses.
Because they have lost the ability to sense danger, these monsters are almost indestructible. They will automatically appear when they sense an invading enemy and attack it relentlessly.
Feng Changge was startled by the sudden sound and couldn't help but say, "What on earth is that? Why is it howling like a wolf? Didn't you just say that this place is the gathering place of some kind of... hound-like monster?"
After saying that, Feng Changge seemed to realize something and froze on the spot.
Perhaps, as Feng Changge said before, there are demonic hounds here, so it's self-evident what the creature that was howling just now was.
It can only be a monstrous, hulking dog.
The ancient phoenix clan was born with divine strength; they not only had nothing to fear, but also possessed immense power.
But that was a long time ago. In the era when Feng Changge lived, the ancient phoenix clan had already begun to decline, and he had been born in the Phoenix Ancestral Sea and had never seen anything outside.
So it's understandable to feel fear after suddenly hearing that howling sound.
Although he felt quite terrified, Feng Changge managed to suppress his fear. In order not to embarrass himself in front of He Buxian and the Fallen Black Phoenix, he managed to put on an indifferent expression.
Unfortunately, it seems it's too late now.
"I thought you were truly fearless, but I never imagined that a few barks from a monstrous dog would scare you so much you couldn't move. It seems you're nothing special after all."
"I thought that although you were arrogant by nature, you also had some courage and could shoulder great responsibilities in the ancient Phoenix clan. Now look..."
"I thought you had a bright future ahead of you, but it turns out you're just a little bear. No, I should say a little sparrow, and a still-wet-young sparrow at that."
Only He Buxian had the leisure to joke about Feng Changge in such an urgent situation.
Of course, the main reason why He Buxian was able to appear so relaxed was because he had already experienced something like this before, and all he needed to do was follow Lin Yu's example.
Because of his previous experience, He Buxian felt confident and was able to face the situation calmly.
However, Feng Changge was completely unaware of what was to come, and under He Buxian's sarcastic remarks, his face had almost turned liver-colored.
He hated himself for being so careless, actually showing a look of fear.
He can accept feeling afraid, but he can't accept that his fear will be seen by He Buxian and the fallen Black Phoenix.
What I can't accept is that these two guys keep making sarcastic remarks to me!
Feng Changge was still a child, young and impetuous. After He Buxian's mockery, shame and anger replaced his fear, and he glared at He Buxian with a furious expression.
As cultivators of the ancient Phoenix Clan, Feng Changge absolutely did not want to bring shame upon his race.
"Hmph, so what if they're monsters? I'll see what's so special about these monsters that makes you so afraid!" Feng Changge said angrily.
He Buxian actually had the nerve to criticize himself, even though he was the one whose expression changed the first after entering this strange desert.
As Feng Changge's state of mind shifted, the cries emanating from the depths of the earth continued unabated.
Feng Changge still found the scream chilling, but he suppressed his fear and said to the smug Feng Changge, "What are you so smug about? You're so calm now because you came here with Lin Yu last time."
"They're just taking advantage of their familiarity with this place compared to me, that's why they're so fearless."
"But don't forget how scared you were when you first entered here! Even if you've forgotten, I haven't!"
"You weren't exactly calm just now, and now you have the nerve to laugh at me!" Feng Changge angrily accused He Buxian.
Judging from his expression just now, his performance earlier must not have been very good either.