Chapter 573: Chapter 573: Yanhuang Tago Desert Chapter 573: Chapter 573: Yanhuang Tago Desert The treasure had been unearthed, and time was pressing, Feng Wuchen and his companions hurried toward the Yanhuang Tago Desert at full speed.
This journey was related to the Primordial Annulus Gear, and whether the legends were true or not, Feng Wuchen had to go and find out for himself.
Feng Wuchen and the others continually used instant movement, aiming to reach the Yanhuang Tago Desert with the utmost speed!
In the depths of the Yanhuang Tago Desert, the Sect Master of the Imperial Extreme Sect, along with the elders and high-ranking officials, had already entered the treasure zone, while many powerful members of the sect stood guard outside.
The Yanhuang Tago Desert covered a vast area; at a glance, it was all a dazzling gold.
The high temperature was unbearable, not something ordinary people could withstand; the whole desert space was like the sea, continuously rolling.
The desert was filled with Fire Attribute energy, which was incredibly tyrannical and intense.
Therefore, at the desert’s edge and even within it, there were quite a few cultivators with Fire Attributes practicing there.
Without the aid of Elixirs and rare natural treasures, they could only cultivate under the scorching sun. The more brutal the environment for cultivation, the easier it was to break through boundaries, and it also helped to temper the cultivators’ will.
Two hours later, Feng Wuchen and his companions stepped into the Yanhuang Tago Desert.
“So many people come here to cultivate in the desert!”
“The Fire Attribute energy of the desert is indeed ferocious! The rolling heat waves that hit us are full of energy!”
“This is my first time in the desert after growing up this big, I never imagined that the Fire Attribute energy would be this intense!”
As soon as they set foot in the desert, they saw a large number of cultivators at the edge, to which Huanyang and the others were no less astonished.
“The desert possesses natural and wild Fire Attribute energy, which is a holy land for Fire Attribute cultivators. In the Western Region, those who lack the means to buy Elixirs, even if they don’t have a Fire Attribute, would come to the desert to cultivate. Even disciples of various powers from the Western Region would come to the desert whenever they have the time,” Ye Tianwei explained.
Ye Tianwei was among the top talents in the Western Region and was very familiar with it.
“Have you also cultivated in the desert?” Dao Soul asked Ye Tianwei.
Ye Tianwei nodded, saying, “Though I don’t have a Fire Attribute, I can convert the desert’s savage energy into other attributes. Moreover, the desert can help temper one’s will and refine the body.”
“To temper the body, the desert is indeed the best choice, but not many can endure such hardship. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be cultivating at the edge of the desert, but would choose to venture deeper into it,” Feng Wuchen said calmly.
“Cultivating in the desert is indeed very hard, and there are also Sand Behemoths that can appear at any time, posing a risk to life,” Zhang Junlan added.
After a brief stop, Feng Wuchen and his companions flew toward the deeper parts of the desert.
Even as they advanced deeper, they could still occasionally see some cultivators practicing in the desert.
However, further in, cultivator figures could no longer be seen.
Deeper in the desert meant even more terrifying Fire Attribute energy. Without sufficient cultivation, one simply couldn’t withstand it, but even the scorching air currents could be deadly.
“Hall Master, have we not reached our destination yet? I can hardly bear it any longer!” Kuang Zhan asked, the heat in the deeper parts of the desert was really too much, and although they could still endure, the heat was unbearable.
“All my clothes are drenched!” Xue Feng said with a wry smile, noting that if Ling Xiaoxiao wasn’t there as well, they might have already stripped.
“This is also a form of cultivation. If you want to become stronger, you must face it. If you want to break through the Heavenly Human Realm, don’t shrink back!” Huanyang encouraged.
Ye Tianwei said, “We’re already very lucky not to have encountered any Sand Behemoths.”
“We’re almost there, just bear with it a little longer,” Feng Wuchen said with a light smile.
In the depths of the desert, as far as the eye could see in all directions, there was nothing but a vast expanse of glittering golden sand and some ruins of ancient cities.
Huanyang and the others looked around curiously while Ye Tianwei told them the story of the Yanhuang Tago Desert.
As time passed, nearly half an hour later, Feng Wuchen and his group arrived at the exact location of the treasure.
This was a ruined ancient city, mostly devoured by the desert, with only the taller, broken structures visible.
Finding an ancient city buried in the sands of the desert was no easy feat. Hidden beneath the yellow sand, it could remain undiscovered; one might chance upon it with good luck or search in vain for years without finding it.
The ruins of the ancient city that Feng Wuchen and his group saw had been unearthed through deliberate excavation.
The reason the Imperial Extreme Sect had spent so much time searching was precisely that the cities in the desert were shrouded in mystery. Without a map, they would have been impossible to locate.
Even with the location confirmed, it took a considerable amount of time to dig out the ancient city.
“Who’s there?” Sensing Feng Wuchen and his group approaching, an Imperial Extreme Sect powerhouse guarding the entrance of the ancient city scanned with his gaze and coldly shouted a question.
“It’s me, the Sect Master of the Imperial Extreme Sect has already sent someone to notify me,” Feng Wuchen said with a slight smile, presenting himself as one of their own.
“So it’s you. The Sect Master never issued any orders to inform you. How did you know the Imperial Extreme Sect found the treasure?” One of them recognized Feng Wuchen but looked at him with suspicion.
Upon hearing this, Feng Wuchen let out a cold laugh, “So you’re saying the Imperial Extreme Sect doesn’t keep its word? You found the treasure but didn’t inform me, which wasn’t the agreement we had initially.”
“The Sect Master agreed with you only as a stalling tactic. You really are as foolish as they come!” The leading powerhouse sneered with disdain.
“I knew the Imperial Extreme Sect was up to no good, but I should still thank you for taking so much time to help me find the location of the treasure,” Feng Wuchen said with a cold laugh.
Hearing this, the faces of the dozens of Imperial Extreme Sect powerhouses changed simultaneously, realizing that their Sect Master had been tricked.
“Kill them!” The leading powerhouse commanded somberly, his chilling murderous intent spreading out.
Why would the Imperial Extreme Sect, having found the treasure with great difficulty, share it with anyone?
“Overestimating your abilities!” Ye Tianwei said sternly as he stepped forward from behind Feng Wuchen.
“Ye Tianwei!” The moment they saw Ye Tianwei, the faces of the Imperial Extreme Sect powerhouses changed again, revealing panic.
“You little brat, you indeed have a connection with the Shenwu Sect,” the leading man said fiercely after giving Feng Wuchen a cold glance. “Ye Tianwei is badly injured, there’s no need to fear him. Attack!”
“You think you can contend with just this rabble?” Ye Tianwei said with scornful laughter, and as he channeled his True Yuan, his palm abruptly curved into a claw, summoning a black leaf.
“Whoosh whoosh whoosh!”
With a sweep of his hand, Ye Tianwei sent dozens of leaves imbued with terrifying power shooting out like black lightning. Accompanied by loud sonic booms, in almost an instant, the dozens of Imperial Extreme Sect powerhouses were all slain.
The strongest among the dozens of powerhouses was only at the Third Layer of the Heavenly Human Realm. Even though Ye Tianwei was gravely injured, taking them on was a breeze, especially since he had already taken Healing Pills upon his arrival.
From beginning to end, Feng Wuchen never stopped walking. To him, the dozens of Imperial Extreme Sect powerhouses were nothing more than decorations.
However, the moment Feng Wuchen stepped into the passageway of the ancient city, his footsteps came to a halt.
“Such keen perception, have you noticed my presence?” A mysterious figure marveled in the shadows.