Full-Time Magister: Summoning Agumon at the Start

Chapter 314 Sandstorm

"I refuse to believe that if those below can get lost, those above can too!" Zhao Manyan said.

Zhao Manyan, still somewhat unwilling to give up, summoned his Winged Demon Tool and flew into the sky from where he had been standing.

However, he discovered that the surrounding sand was always red, and that Zhao Manyan had deviated from his previous position by more than 300 meters during his descent.

"Damn it, the entire world, both heaven and earth, is affected by the mystical realm!" Zhao Manyan shouted angrily, now he was truly resigned to his fate.

"We shouldn't be too far from the exit. Let's set up the tents as Mo Fan suggested. If they use our previous methods to search, they'll find us quickly," Jiang Shaoxu said.

"This place is probably really shrouded in chaotic magic, just as Lin Chen said. Give me some time, and I'll see if I can break free," Jiang Yu, who minored in chaotic magic, said.

Everyone nodded, setting up tents while waiting to study Jiang Yu. Unfortunately, Jiang Yu's abilities were limited, and the mysteries of the Sahara Desert were as obscure and difficult to understand as a book written in the heavens.

After setting up the tents, knowing how terrifying this desert maze was, no one left their spot for even a moment. Even when exploring the surrounding area, they had to strictly adhere to the chained approach.

As night fell, the desert grew very cold, making it difficult to go out. The sudden disappearance of Nan Jue also became a major concern for everyone, who wondered if she was safe.

As night fell, the desert wind grew stronger, whipping sand into the air and lashing down. To prevent the tents from collapsing, Zhao Manyan used the Water Splendor Sky Curtain to create a protective barrier, shielding everyone and their tents within it.

However, when people are down on their luck, even drinking cold water can cause problems, let alone when they are in the ever-changing Sahara Desert.

Suddenly, a deafening roar filled the air. As they emerged from their tents, they discovered a vast expanse of murky water on the distant horizon, where the sky met the sand. It looked as if a tsunami, large enough to engulf an entire city, was hurtling toward them.

"Twenty, this sandstorm is so big, let's run!" Zhao Manyan shouted.

"I remember the team we were rescuing; they encountered a sandstorm and were forced into the desert maze!" Jiang Yu said.

"Hold on, we have to stay here. If we also have to seek shelter because of the sandstorm, we'll end up like them!" Jiang Shaoxu said. "Besides, Nan Jue isn't the kind of person who would abandon everyone. As long as Nan Jue returns to where he started and gives us a signal, we'll be able to get out."

The group chose to hold their ground, with Zhao Manyan using earth and light magic to fend off the relentless sandstorm.

Mu Ningxue then used her mind to manipulate the surrounding wind elements, causing them to collide with the incoming hurricane and reduce its power.

The sandstorm was of unknown duration. Although it did not break through the defensive barrier created by Zhao Manyan, it buried everyone alive underground.

The only saving grace was that the thick sand encased the barrier created by Zhao Manyan, forming a defensive barrier that protected them inside.

The time spent buried underground by sand was boring and long. To pass the time, Mo Fan took out a deck of cards from his backpack, skillfully dealt cards to everyone, and prepared to play Texas Hold'em to pass the long time.

As time passed, the sandstorm gradually weakened, and considering that the South Ring might return to its original position, the fighting was stopped.

Mo Fan happily collected all the spirit seed fragments in front of him, which amounted to nearly eight million, almost half a bag of Xiao Yan Ji's milk powder!

Jiang Yu and Zhao Manyan's faces turned ashen; this was all their hard-earned money.

As for Lin Chen, he neither won nor lost, mainly because he didn't call with small hands but bet loudly with big hands. Everyone figured out his strategy, and once he started raising the bet, everyone else threw away their cards.

"Lin Chen, learn from me. That's not how you play cards. You won't win money that way," Mo Fan said with a grin. He was finally better than Lin Chen in one aspect, even if it wasn't a good thing.

After peeling away the thick layer of sand, and finally managing to disperse all the sand covering them, they discovered that the sandy area they were standing on had somehow transformed into a towering sand dune.

"That's incredible! The elevation of this sandy area has suddenly increased by tens of meters," Zhao Manyan said, looking around.

Looking at the desert in front of them, if they hadn't held their ground from the very beginning, they would have thought they had been blown away by a sandstorm.

Although the sandstorm had stopped, a hazy yellow dust still hung in the sky. It took several hours for it to gradually clear up. Everyone looked in all directions, but they still couldn't see the signal or figure sent by Nan Jue.

Seeing this, Zhao Manyan and Jiang Yu became somewhat anxious. They began to suspect that Nan Jue had not actually moved at all, but that they had moved their positions without their knowledge.

However, their guesses were quickly rejected by Jiang Shaoxu, who then explained the rules of the Mysterious Realm to them.

In order to avoid getting completely lost in the Sahara Desert, Lin Chen and the others stayed where they were and waited for rescue.

Fortunately, no more sandstorms occurred in the following period, which made Lin Chen and the others feel much safer.

Unbeknownst to them, they had been waiting in the same spot for two days. Even though they had been passing the time by playing Texas Hold'em, they still found it boring and tedious. The time seemed to drag on endlessly. Several times, someone suggested moving around, but Jiang Shaoxu sternly refused each time.

"I don't have much food and water left. How much longer can you hold out?" Jiang Yu asked.

"Don't worry, I have plenty of food and water in my storage magic tool, all of which have a very long shelf life. That should be enough to last us for a while longer," Lin Chen replied.

Lin Chen, who was always out in the wild, made sure to have ample supplies for himself, packing them as full as possible before each trip.

"However, now is not the time to think about food. I think we should consider whether we should move our location," Zhao Manyan said, pointing in a direction.

Following the direction Zhao Manyan pointed, a long migrating herd appeared on the distant undulating sand dunes. They resembled foxes, but were the size of adult water buffalo, with extremely long tails.

Like a furry snake, its teeth and claws are quite sharp, and its green eyes reveal hunger and rage!

"This is a sand fox!!" Jiang Yu, an animal expert, recognized the creature immediately, and his heart skipped a beat.