Full-Time Magister: I Had No Intention of Reaching the Dimensional Throne

Upon hearing this, everyone turned their attention to Lingling.

Although they encountered many demons along the way, and went through many hardships, including poisonous insects and ferocious beasts, as well as tribal conflicts, the members of the Xuandu Hunters Group knew that...

What they're going through now is already considered relatively easy.

What is the Taklamakan Desert?

The land of death.

However, since they came in, apart from getting injured or poisoned, no one has died.

The reason they didn't give them Taklamakan dry noodles was all thanks to Lingling's meticulous planning and arrangements.

There are many demon tribes in the desert, so it's lucky that we've only encountered a conflict between two tribes so far.

Moreover, this is just a fight between the people. If a tribe really wanted to fight them with swords and spears, then the people would have no chance of coming out unharmed.

At least most of the hunters didn't arrogantly believe they could survive in that situation.

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's move forward!"

As soon as Wen Du finished speaking, Lingling shook her head.

"We have time. In the dangerous desert, every bit of strength is a guarantee of survival. We've just been through a major battle, so let's rest for a while and get back into shape."

"good!"

Although they adjusted their posture, they did not set up camp on the spot, as the battlefield between two demon tribes was less than a kilometer away.

In this kind of environment, can you meditate?! Can you close your eyes?!

After walking a few kilometers further and confirming that there was nothing around, the group began to rest.

Replenish energy, cultivate spirit, and restore magical power.

Bai Mo didn't need to recover his magical energy, so he used this time to quietly cultivate the Indian summoning secret technique he had obtained in Nazca.

He took out the Liquid of Time, wrapped it in summoning magic energy, and sent it into the galaxy. At the same time, with a thought, he found the soul connection of the summoning contract.

Continuously apply the power of the Liquid of Time to this connection, strengthen it, reinforce it, and once it's fully grown, cut it open.

After experiencing it for a while and comparing it with the annotations and explanations of the secret technique, Bai Mo felt that this level was about right. So he immediately raised his hand and used his mental power to divide the contract connection into two parts.

"hiss!!"

Operating on one's own soul is no pleasant experience; the instantaneous pain made Bai Mo feel like he might die.

He hurriedly absorbed the remaining Time Elixir to nourish the connection of the summoning contract, while also isolating the two who had been abruptly separated.

It's like cutting an earthworm in half and letting them grow into two earthworms.

However, that one was cut horizontally, while mine is cut vertically.

Once the connection between the two souls was fully established, Bai Mo slowly opened his eyes, but his expression froze.

It's getting dark!

That's not right. Logically speaking, cultivating such a soul-touching secret technique should take a thousand years of mental effort, but in reality, it only takes a moment.

It's not like I was daydreaming or having random thoughts in class, and I just snapped out of it when class ended.

"Did I meditate for a long time?"

Frowning, Bai Mo turned to look at Ding Yumin, who was sizing him up beside him.

"Half a quarter of an hour."

"After half an hour, why does it feel like it's getting dark?!"

"It's getting dark?" Ding Yumin was taken aback. She had been looking at her boyfriend and hadn't noticed.

Upon hearing this, I looked up and saw that there was a layer of dust in the sky, making the sky gray, but not quite dark.

Bai Mo also realized something was wrong at this moment, because only one side of the sky was black, and the sun was still hanging high in the sky.

"Look west!"

As he spoke, he turned his head and found Lingling's figure, loudly waking her from the world of the computer.

As soon as she looked up, Lingling's expression turned serious. Even without Bai Mo saying anything, she could already see the dimness.

While quickly packing up her things, Lingling called out:

"It's sandstorms, high-altitude sandstorms. They're what created the Taklamakan Desert, the main reason for its eastward expansion. Bai Mo, our real trouble has arrived!"

Lingling's words immediately roused most of those who were meditating or resting with their eyes closed, and also provided an answer to those who were also wondering about the inexplicable dimness in the western sky.

"A high-altitude sandstorm?!"

Wu Xuan approached and asked curiously about the term. He had done some research but had never heard of it before.

"High-altitude sandstorms are an extreme weather phenomenon in the Taklamakan Desert. Legend has it that they can blow up the entire desert. Desertification in western my country is inextricably linked to this."

Gazing at the sky, Lingling explained to everyone, "This is information I got from my grandfather. High-altitude sandstorms are very dangerous; they're essentially a magical attack combining wind and earth."

"That's powerful! This wind can lift the ground up! Let's hide in the sand."

"No, high-altitude sandstorms not only blow away sand, but also drop sand down. You could say that the entire desert's movement depends on them."

Upon hearing this, Lingling resolutely shook her head. "If we go underground, we can only leave it to fate and pray that what falls from above isn't a huge sand mountain, but a thin layer of dust. Otherwise, we'll be crushed to death inside."

"Moreover, most of the monsters in the desert hide underground. Many ground creatures choose to hide in the sand when a sandstorm comes from the high sky. Therefore, the sandstorm is their bell before they eat."

Upon hearing this, everyone shivered. Being underground, even earth mages could hardly move, let alone deal with demons.

That's like packing yourself up and delivering yourself to the other person's table.

"What should we do then?"

Bai Mo asked, looking at the dimness in the western sky that was gradually expanding from one side to half the sky. He could even sense that the wind around him was becoming more and more violent.

If such a wind were his, he would naturally be overjoyed, but when faced with a wind possessing such power, he would also be unwilling.

"Face it!"

"???" Bai Mo was full of questions. "Are you a tapeworm in my stomach?"

"Shouldn't we be hiding from it?"

As Wu Xuandao listened, he realized that human strength was too insignificant in the face of divine might. He hadn't expected that the little girl's first thought would be to resist.

"This is the desert, we have nowhere to hide."

Lingling's words left Wu Xuan speechless. Seeing that everyone's expressions were not good, Lingling said:

"A high-level mage's defense can withstand a sandstorm from the high sky for a while, so there's no need to worry."

"However, the high-altitude sandstorm covers a very large area, and if we just stand still, we won't last long, so we need to cross the sandstorm."

Wen Du never expected that Lingling, a junior high school student, would have such courage.

Faced with such a catastrophe, they not only calmly devised a solution, but also sought to transcend the disaster.

Wen Du and his group members exchanged glances and smiled. As the group leader, he naturally knew that some difficulties and situations could not be overcome by taking shortcuts.

Just like in some sports, others feel confident just starting out, while you're already doomed the moment you step in. If you lack the ability, you lack the ability; the moment you try, your weaknesses are exposed.

The same applies to high-altitude sandstorms. When you see such a disaster, there is nowhere to hide. The only thing to do is to face it and overcome it with strength.

"There are four defensive mages in the team, two high-level level one and two high-level level three."

Having made the decision, Wu Xuan reported the situation of the defensive mages in the team.

He had no understanding of high-altitude sandstorms, so the meaning behind his words was all the more obvious.

"How's it going, little commander? A sandstorm is coming. What are the plans?"

Lingling was neither intimidated nor polite, and immediately said, "Including my sister Leng Qing and Bai Mo, there are six defensive mages."

"There are no demons inside the sandstorm; we're just guarding against the raging sandstorm. The outermost layer of the sandstorm has the strongest impact and destructive power, so I won't go in on my own; we'll wait for it to envelop us."

As she spoke, Lingling looked at Leng Qing and said, "Sister, please cast a spell to protect us first. Once the sandstorm comes and your protection can no longer hold us back, we can go out."

"good!"

Leng Qing responded, and an exquisite and beautiful dark yellow token instantly appeared in his hand.

Upon seeing the token, Bai Mo also observed it with curiosity. He was very curious about the thing that could achieve the Star Palace in a single thought, and it was the first time he had seen Qingqing use it up close.

"Barrier Protection!"

A flash of dark yellow light appeared in Leng Qing's eyes and then disappeared. Then, the token in his hand flipped, and a large character for "protect" rose into the air, instantly pressing down with a heavy aura.

The character "护" (protect) disappeared in the area, and then the surrounding sand immediately condensed, forming layers and stacks to create concentric fortresses that firmly protected everyone.

The dark yellow fortress exudes a sense of vastness and antiquity, as if it had grown naturally from the sandy land, firmly rooted.

Being inside this fortress, a great sense of security arises spontaneously.

The fortress was completely sealed, and no one could see outside. However, when it was attacked, the noise would be heard by everyone.

"When we go out later, the Light Mage will focus on defense, the Earth Mage will provide support, and Bai Mo, you will act according to the situation."

The moment Lingling finished making the arrangements, everyone froze. The walls of the entire fortress were shaking, and the rumbling sound made them feel as if they were in a thundercloud.

The trembling walls were like the uneasy hearts of everyone present, but fortunately, the heaviness was only temporary, and the subsequent impacts and tremors subsided.

"Sister, how long can the barrier's protection last?"

"The sandstorm outside is roughly equivalent to the power of a mid-level mage with a spirit seed, but it is continuous, so this is equivalent to a mid-level mage legion."

With her eyes closed, Leng Qing eloquently conveyed the information through the connection between the mage and magic.

"With the power of my Barrier Protection, it can only last for five minutes at most."

"Okay!" Lingling nodded emphatically, then looked at the defensive mage in the group. "Everyone, estimate the time and prepare your spells. Bai Mo, use Mountain Soul Protection, just in case."

"Lingling is getting more and more stylish!"

Seeing Lingling's composed demeanor, Bai Mo released the Mountain Spirit's protection and couldn't help but laugh.

"Hmph~, just follow my orders."

"Okay, okay."

The dark golden light spread out, establishing a connection with the ground beneath their feet, and then enveloped everyone in a dark golden soul light.

This is a desert; there are no mountains, only sand dunes and flat land. Therefore, the soul light covering this Mountain Soul Blessing Summoning is much thinner than last time.

However, this was the first time anyone had seen this earth magic that could transform into flowing light and cover everything, yet its heavy aura gave them a sense of security.

Lingling knew Bai Mo's magical skills very well, and when she first heard about this magic, she thought it was very powerful.

Seeing it for the first time now, I only find it amazing, nothing else.

Five minutes passed in the blink of an eye. Before anyone could even leave, the first crack appeared on the protective barrier, and the collapse of the entire dike was caused by an ant hole.

More cracks appeared in the next few seconds, and the wind and sand rushed in, hitting the mountain spirits protecting everyone. The sound of chiseling and hacking could be heard.

This demonstrates the power of the sandstorm high in the sky outside.

"The fortress is about to shatter."

Almost the instant Leng Qing finished speaking, the thick wall shattered with a crash. The broken stones did not fall on the people, but were instead carried into the air by the strong wind.

"Light rained down, covering the ground!"

At that very moment, the defensive mage in the team erected the final star trail and unleashed a high-level spell.

The ribbons of light danced and surrounded the crowd, blocking the sandstorm.

"Go! Don't use magic, moving quickly will intensify the impact of the high-altitude sandstorm," Lingling warned.

The group immediately stepped forward. At this moment, it was dark all around. The fierce wind made the sand replace the sky, blocking out the sun and leaving only endless darkness, with no light able to penetrate.

Relying on the diffused light, Bai Mo and his companions strode ahead.

Fortunately, they were facing west while protected by the fortress; otherwise, even with a well-thought-out plan, they would likely be disoriented now that they've emerged into the darkness and sandstorm that fills the entire world.

As he continued forward, the light from Master Guangfa shattered within a minute.

Such speed astonished his teammates, who hadn't even finished connecting his light magic.

Beside him, two mages who were assisting in defense immediately cast a rock barrier, but it shattered abruptly, and they could only watch helplessly as sandstorms came crashing down upon them.

Puff puff puff!

With a series of muffled thuds, surprisingly, the soul light summoned by Bai Mo was not shattered. It remained steadfast, trembling and thinning at a visible speed, yet it firmly held back the sandstorm. This gave the other light mage ample time to cast their spell.

"Light rained down, covering the ground!"

The Light Mage's defensive magic appeared just in time, taking over from the Soul Light and surrounding everyone.

At first, they weren't very skilled, but now that they have a clear understanding of the power of sandstorms, they can work together with ease.

However, the two light mages were only at the high-level cultivation, and high-level magic was already considered a powerful move.

A mage who frequently uses powerful spells will only have one outcome: exhausting their mana.

"Lingling, we're almost out of magic power!"

A single burst of light can only last for half a minute, so the starlight never stopped along the way.

After walking only 500 meters, both light mages were already transmitting signals that their magical energy was running low. (End of Chapter)