153: Desert Vortex

Soon, Shen Xi had arrived at the location of the Martial Dao Token fragment.

This was a Desert Vortex.

The vortex was constantly spinning, and just one look sent shivers down one's spine.

The suction force released by the vortex was even more astonishing.

Even a strong Martial Artist in the Initial Stage of Acquired Realm would surely die if caught in the vortex, unable to break free.

"Why isn't this kid moving forward?" the thin man asked, puzzled.

"I don't know, he inexplicably stopped. Could he be planning to go deep into the Desert Vortex?" the fat man couldn't help but click his tongue in secret.

"Is he crazy? The Desert Vortex here is not like those outside. Besides its terrifying suction, it's also full of many unknowns. For so many years, every young prodigy who came to the Chasing Wind Secret Realm and stepped into the Desert Vortex has never made it out alive. Some speculate there might be great terror within the vortex!" The thin man almost cried out in alarm.

This guess was simply too bold!

And it was too insane!

Any Martial Artist with even a little background should know how terrifying the Desert Vortex in the Chasing Wind Secret Realm is.

As soon as they saw the Desert Vortex, they would immediately take a detour.

If this kid really dared to enter the Desert Vortex, they would have to suspect that he might be a naive youth with no power, influence, or background, wanting to try everything he saw.

"I can't be sure either, let's wait and see!"

"I think he shouldn't be that stupid, right?" The fat man frowned, said no more, and kept his eyes fixed on Shen Xi.

At the same time.

"System, are you kidding me? The Martial Dao Token fragment is in the Desert Vortex?" Shen Xi also expressed his doubts.

This was the dreaded Desert Vortex, and anyone who entered it was basically sentenced to death.

Under these circumstances, the System actually told him that the Martial Dao Token fragment was in the Desert Vortex. This was simply insane!

No matter how precious the Martial Dao Token fragment was, could it be more precious than his own life?

Once his life was gone, everything would truly be gone.

"Please rest assured, my investigation is absolutely correct. The fourth Martial Dao Token fragment is in the Desert Vortex."

"Even if what you say is true, I don't want to lose my life here!" Shen Xi was full of refusal.

Isn't it good to be alive?

Must he go to his death?

Even though Shen Xi's Martial Heart was Heaven-Defying, Heaven-Defying did not mean being an idiot, nor did it mean being unable to distinguish danger and charging headlong like a naive youth.

"The bold thrive, the timid starve. As the esteemed Host, if you don't even dare to attempt such a small danger, how will you become a strong Martial Artist in the future!"

"This..."

"Do you remember when the beast tide erupted? At that time, you didn't have your current strength, yet you were still full of courage, venturing deep into the beast tide to fight. Only then did you gain rewards and possess your current combat power. Risks and rewards coexist."

"Alright!" He had to admit that the System's words were indeed tempting.

Shen Xi was persuaded.

After making up his mind, he resolutely jumped into the Desert Vortex.

"Holy crap!" The Fat and Thin Duo immediately cried out in alarm.

The Two People looked at the direction where Shen Xi disappeared with incredulity, even rubbing their eyes hard.

They seriously doubted if there was something wrong with their eyes.

Someone actually jumped into the Desert Vortex voluntarily.

And so resolutely.

"Damn it! We misjudged him. This guy isn't here to seek Opportunity in the Chasing Wind Secret Realm at all. He's a lunatic bent on dying. I even thought I could get some benefits from him." The fat man swore and spat.

He thought a fat sheep had arrived, but it turned out to be a false alarm.

"Brother, let's not waste any more time here. Let's quickly find our next prey!" The thin man also quickly said.

They couldn't stay in Area 32 for too long.

After all, Opportunities were abundant in the Chasing Wind Secret Realm; obtaining even one would be enough to change their lives.

Hunting other young prodigies was at most an appetizer, just to increase their gains. The main event was the Opportunities.

Moreover, due to the special nature of Area 32, any Martial Artist who came to train in the Chasing Wind Secret Realm and found themselves randomly teleported to Area 32, their first reaction was to immediately leave this cursed place.

The more time they wasted, the more 'fat sheep' would leave, and then there would truly be no need for hunting.

"You're right, let's leave immediately. Bah! What rotten luck!" The fat man spat again... inside the Desert Vortex.

A terrifying suction force seemed to be trying to completely swallow Shen Xi.

That constant spinning, a feeling like the world was turning upside down, made Shen Xi feel intensely uncomfortable.

With his current strength, ordinary suction naturally wouldn't make him uncomfortable, which showed how terrifying this suction force was.

After a long while, Shen Xi finally felt solid ground under his feet.

Below the Desert Vortex, there was actually a hidden world!

It was flat and spacious here, with yellow sand stretching as far as the eye could see.

If he hadn't personally experienced the dizzying sensation brought by the Desert Vortex, Shen Xi would even suspect if he was still in Area 32, and everything he had just experienced was merely an illusion.

"The Martial Dao Token fragment is not far ahead!" The System quickly reminded him.

However, Shen Xi didn't rush to move.

He looked around warily.

So many people had entered the Desert Vortex, and none had left alive. This place was definitely not as simple as it appeared on the surface.

Danger lurked in unknown corners.

"Whoosh!" A black shadow suddenly flashed, catching Shen Xi's attention.

There were creatures in the Desert Vortex!

This further confirmed Shen Xi's guess.

This place was not peaceful; unknown dangers were hidden here.

Shen Xi's nerves were taut as he carefully surveyed his surroundings.

The next second, a sense of impending death, as if from a hidden force, suddenly emerged.

Shen Xi's scalp instantly tingled, and by reflex, he punched out to his left.

He saw a yellowish-brown scorpion, which was directly sent flying by Shen Xi's punch, instantly turning into a puddle of mud.

"Congratulations, Host, you have gained three hundred and fifty-two years of Yao Beast lifespan!"

"Is this the danger of the Desert Vortex?" Shen Xi said thoughtfully.

Though he had exploded the yellowish-brown scorpion with one punch, in reality, the scorpion's strength was not to be underestimated, having reached the Later Heaven Transformation Realm level.

Moreover, because its color was almost identical to the yellow sand, it was very difficult to spot the scorpion's tracks.

If it weren't for Shen Xi's strong Martial Artist strength, he would have been successfully ambushed just now.