Xiao Yan only stayed in Shahepu for one day. After purchasing a detailed map of the Western Wilderness Region, he immediately set off on his journey again.
In the vast desert, amidst raging sandstorms, a figure clad in a black robe walked forward in the fierce wind. With each step, he sank deep into the quicksand, leaving a row of circular pits behind him. If there hadn't been someone in front of him, no one would have recognized them as footprints.
Before anyone could walk very far, the footprints were gradually buried in the quicksand. The figures receded into the distance, and the traces of their presence disappeared, as if no one had ever been there at all.
After leaving Shahepu, Xiao Yan stepped into this vast desert. He did not choose to fly through it directly, but instead walked slowly, gradually heading deeper into the desert.
In Xiao Yan's words, walking itself is also a form of cultivation. Moreover, although his cultivation has now reached the Mid Five-Star Dou Di, his strength is rapidly increasing, but its stability is also far less than before. If he only focuses on improving his cultivation level and forgets his foundation, then sooner or later, he, Xiao Yan, will become just another ordinary person.
Xiao Yan knew clearly that the reason why his combat strength was far superior to that of other experts of the same level was because he had worked hard and steadily to achieve it step by step.
Just like on this yellow sand, every step he took left a depression, the depth of which varied depending on how compacted the sand beneath his feet. But after Xiao Yan passed by, those depressions would return to their original state.
Although its appearance has been restored, if you step on it again, you will find that the place where you stand is much more solid, just like stepping on solid ground, and is particularly stable.
However, if one were to fly directly through, although that would allow one to reach their destination sooner, the yellow sand below would still be loose. If one were to step onto it one day, no one knew what form the quicksand would gradually take, and one might even sink deep into it.
In contrast, Xiao Yan was different. Having walked the path he had already walked before in a solid and practical way, when she returned, this path would only bring her surprises and convenience.
Although the construction of this road may have been much more difficult and slower than that of others, what he gained was also much more than others.
There are no shortcuts in this world. Others' achievements may seem brilliant, but who knows how much they have sacrificed beneath that dazzling glory?
The road stretched endlessly, seemingly without end. It appeared as if there was no limit to what one could do, and no hope to be found. In such sweltering heat, coupled with this vast desert, most people would probably not be able to persevere for even a day.
However, even in such a harsh environment, Xiao Yan actually let down all his guard, relying solely on his black robe and the fierce wind blowing in his face, even suppressing the raging Heavenly Flames within his body.
In other words, Xiao Yan Xiao Yan was now almost completely exposed in the desert. Apart from his physical body, he had nothing else. At least, before he used his power, he was no different from an ordinary person. Under such circumstances, even a Dou Zhe ) would be able to kill him.
The black robe billowed in the wind, fluttering in the air like a black flag.
Beneath the black robe was Xiao Yan's naked upper body, his fair skin exposed to the air. Instantly, the scorching heat lashed at Xiao Yan body like flames, sending a burning pain through Xiao Yan.
The oncoming gale was not as gentle as he had imagined. Instead of bringing any comfort, it made the scorching heat around Xiao Yan even more terrifying.
The hard sand, in the gale, became like red-hot steel nails, striking Xiao Yan's body heavily. It was even clear that the sand left distinct dents as it hit Xiao Yan's body.
At first, Xiao Yan Xiao Yan quickly soaked in sweat, but in the end, not a single drop of sweat could be shed from his body. His lips were pale and cracked, his skin was turned inside out, and bright red blood gushed out. The sweet and pungent smell filled Xiao Yan's lungs with his breath, making him swallow hard.
Under such relentless blowing, even with Xiao Yan's physical strength, a large patch of dense red spots appeared on his skin, with scarlet blood flowing beneath. Xiao Yan gritted his teeth, enduring the pain with great difficulty.
At a certain moment, bright red blood began to flow from Xiao Yan's body, quickly congealing into a thin scab.
The sand first struck the wounds, mixing with the blood, and then caused the blood to congeal together. In the blink of an eye, Xiao Yan's entire upper body turned a dark red.
The thin scabs looked like a tight-fitting garment on Xiao Yan, and the sand blowing against them produced a series of fine, crackling sounds.
The scorching heat burned the thin layer of blood scab until it was as hot as sheet metal. Beneath the scab, Xiao Yan frowned, and the scab on his forehead shattered and fell off like shards of porcelain into the yellow sand, where it was quickly buried.
"Boom!"
Suddenly, a deep white flame rose fiercely from Xiao Yan 'Xiao Yan body, quickly sweeping away the high temperature surrounding him, allowing his body to finally relax.
Xiao Yan, having relaxed his body, dared not rest any longer. He quickly forced himself to sit cross-legged, and with a thought, the Flame Mantra Technique within his body began to circulate. Streams of scorching energy from heaven and earth converged towards Xiao Yan.
At this moment, two hours had passed since Xiao Yan first entered this desert.
Although it was only two hours, Xiao Yan experienced immense pain during that time.
Without using any force to resist, Xiao Yan knew he could never survive here with his bare flesh and blood; this place was nothing short of hell for ordinary people.
However, precisely because of this, this place is an excellent place for Xiao Yan to cultivate his physical strength.
In such an environment, an ordinary flesh and blood body simply could not adapt. Yet, on his first attempt, Xiao Yan persevered for two hours. By repeatedly persisting and each time lasting longer than the last, the resilience of Xiao Yan's body would be greatly enhanced, which would be of great help in actual combat.
Unfortunately, after two hours in this vast desert, relying solely on his physical body, Xiao Yan has almost reached his limit and has to rest for the time being. He can only continue his journey after he has recovered to his peak condition.