"Have you been in the sand this whole time?" Hua Gesang sized up Xu Nian from head to toe.
Adam also curiously examined Xu Nian.
The one who had saved them earlier was clearly a Saint-level powerhouse.
However, this Saint had never revealed themselves from start to finish.
Moreover, they didn't recognize any Saint-level powerhouses.
Such lofty figures were definitely out of their reach.
The appearance of Xu Nian, this stranger, naturally aroused their suspicion.
But when they saw Xu Nian crawl out from the sand, they felt their previous thoughts were absurd.
This young man in front of them was simply unable to cultivate, even if he could.
He looked to be only eighteen years old.
How could he possibly be a Saint-level powerhouse of legend?
"Right, wasn't it you who told me to bury myself in the sand? Are those bandits dead? Who killed them?" Xu Nian asked, feigning confusion.
Hua Gesang and Adam exchanged glances.
The last trace of doubt in their eyes also dissipated.
"Alright, everyone, let's get organized, check each other's injuries, and prepare to hasten our pace. Xu Nian, take a rest too, and be ready to continue our journey," Adam said before going to comfort the wounded.
Hua Gesang, disappointed, shook her head.
She had originally thought that Xu Nian might be a hidden expert.
Now, it seemed she had thought too much.
Seeing that the two no longer doubted him, Xu Nian also sighed in relief.
Although he had mostly trusted in Adam's moral character, Xu Nian still felt it was better not to tell them the truth.
Because the moment he told them the truth, he feared it would create a distance between him and them.
"Kid, this little girl Hua Gesang is going to Tianluo Sect to compete for the role of Holy Daughter. You can use this opportunity to sneak in," the voice of Wentian Demon Sovereign echoed in Xu Nian's mind.
Xu Nian nodded his head.
In fact, that was what he was thinking too.
That was also why Xu Nian had previously deliberately helped Hua Gesang improve her cultivation.
After a brief rest, the caravan continued its journey towards Rom City.
But this time, Xu Nian wasn't so lucky.
Hua Gesang absolutely refused to ride the Big-footed Camel with him.
Having no choice, Xu Nian had to ride the Big-footed Camel alone.
Thus, the speed at which Xu Nian absorbed Spiritual Energy naturally slowed down.
However, fortunately, through continuous absorption day and night for two days,
His injuries also substantially recovered, almost by half.
Not only that, Xu Nian had a new breakthrough in understanding the Wind Attribute.
Ever since Xu Nian's Dimension Cutting reached the Profound Argumentation Threshold,
He felt as if a new door to the world had opened.
And the vastness of the Power of Profound Argumentation completely stunned Xu Nian.
Stepping into the Profound Argumentation Threshold meant that a Cultivator was truly on the path of cultivating the Heaven and Earth Power.
Take Dimension Cutting as an example.
Xu Nian's Dimension Cutting had stepped into the Profound Argumentation Threshold.
It merely meant that he had just opened the doorway to understanding the cutting aspect of the Wind Attribute at an entry level.
To fully master this attribute's Profound Argumentation,
He would still need to go through the stages of Initial, Small Achievement, Great Success, Domain, and Perfect.
And Xu Nian's mastery of Wind Attribute Dimension Cutting was still at the initial threshold, a way off from achieving Initial.
The reason why it is said Xu Nian had a breakthrough,
That was because Xu Nian had created a new technique through Dimension Cutting.
Xu Nian spread open his palm.
A tiny Wind Blade, about the size of a thumb, quietly condensed in the center of his palm.
As the Wind Blade formed, tiny cracks instantly appeared in the surrounding space.
This was merely a small Wind Blade that Xu Nian had casually condensed.
In terms of power, it was twice as powerful as the past Cutting Force.
Now, with just a hand blade, Xu Nian could easily cut through exotic metals.
This was the terrifying aspect of the Dimension Cutting Profound Argumentation.
If he were to use the Immortal Sword, the power would be even more terrifying.
"I really wonder what kind of terrifying power this Profound Argumentation will possess when it reaches perfection." Xu Nian muttered to himself.
The Heaven and Earth Profound Argumentation was truly miraculous.
The process of comprehending the Profound Argumentation was a process of uncovering the essence of the universe.
This continuous exploration and discovery, as well as the process of harnessing it for oneself,
brought an indescribable sense of joy to Xu Nian's heart.
The Cultivation of understanding Heaven and Earth and one's own cultivation did not conflict.
The Power of Heaven and Earth was like soldiers, while one's own cultivation of Spiritual Energy or Gang Qi was like the commander.
To command more soldiers, the power of the commander must also grow stronger.
This was also why, at the same level of comprehension,
those with higher cultivation could wield greater power in their techniques.
Xu Nian waved his hand, and the Wind Blade in his hand dispersed.
This process did not attract the attention of anyone around.
No one had expected there to be such a powerful person hidden within their group.
"We are approaching Moon-shaped Lake. After crossing Moon-shaped Lake and traveling another hundred kilometers, we will arrive at Rom City," Adam said happily.
Expressions of joy appeared on the faces of the merchants around.
In one more day, they would be able to leave this damned desert.
"Let's go. We'll rest by Moon-shaped Lake tonight, and head straight to Rom City tomorrow," Adam ordered.
The people around happily rushed towards Moon-shaped Lake.
Moon-shaped Lake was a rare sight in the desert.
Because of its crescent shape, passing merchants called it Moon-shaped Lake.
Over time, Moon-shaped Lake became its name.
The appearance of a water source in the desert was already a miracle, much less such a vast lake.
Therefore, Moon-shaped Lake quickly captured Xu Nian's attention.
"Huh? Why is it so cold?"
Xu Nian released his Spiritual Sense toward the bottom of the lake, but the result surprised him.
His Spiritual Sense reached a depth of one thousand meters below the lake surface, and he still hadn't reached the bottom.
Moreover, as his Spiritual Sense continued to descend, the temperature below grew increasingly colder.
Even below one thousand meters, Xu Nian's Spiritual Sense Power showed signs of being frozen.
"Kid, it seems you are really lucky; there is Earth Core Heavenly Origin Liquid below, which is generally found deep in the earth's core. I didn't expect it to appear here," Wentian Demon Sovereign's voice rang out in Xu Nian's mind.
"Earth Core Heavenly Origin Liquid?" Xu Nian was startled.
He had never heard of this before.
But it seemed to be an extremely precious Heaven and Earth Treasure.
"Kid, this Earth Core Heavenly Origin Liquid contains extremely powerful energy, extremely cold, and ordinary people can't absorb it. But you are different, your Spirit Cultivation and Body Cultivation Techniques are very unique. With it, not only can you quickly heal injuries, but you can also greatly enhance your cultivation," the Wentian Demon Sovereign spoke.
Xu Nian was startled, then his face showed joy.
If that was really the case.
It would indeed be a good thing.
But the bottom of this lake was so cold, surely one would be frozen before even reaching the lake bottom.