77: Chapter: Petrified Sandworm Attack

Li Wuji's eyes revealed an unspeakable depth and indifference, as if they could see through the deepest darkness of people's hearts.

He slowly stood up. Although his body hadn't moved, the pressure belonging to a strong person involuntarily spread out again, causing the surrounding space to tighten.

Qian Si's heart trembled under Li Wuji's cold gaze, as if an invisible force had gripped his throat, instantly cooling down his originally excited emotions.

"I... I..."

Only now did he realize how reckless his actions just were. Fortunately, Ding Lingxuan and Uncle Ding, who were nearby, quickly spoke up at this moment.

"Lord, you are magnanimous, please don't bother with him."

"Yes, Lord, please let him go. Afterwards, my Ding family is willing to offer compensation!"

The two spoke one after another, their attitudes showing complete humility. They knew that if Li Wuji killed Qian Si, no one would dare to say anything.

If they angered the other party because of this, none of them would last more than a few seconds, and no one would dare to seek accountability.

This is the Death Desert; murder and robbery are all too common. Bodies will be swallowed by things within this desert in less than a day.

Li Wuji didn't say anything, just glanced at everyone before instantly soaring into the air. In the blink of an eye, he disappeared into the night sky.

Uncle Ding and Ding Lingxuan couldn't react at all. By the time they wanted to speak to try and make him stay, they could no longer see his figure.

"Miss, Uncle Ding, I..."

Qian Si also knew at this moment just how big of a mistake he had made. He wanted to say something but didn't know how to start.

Ding Lingxuan withdrew her gaze and looked at Qian Si. After her eyes flickered for a moment, she said coldly, "Three years' salary deducted. If you do it again, you will be expelled from the Ding family."

After all, Qian Si was an old member who followed the Ding family, and this time it was for the deceased. If the punishment was too severe, it might discourage everyone.

Fortunately, Li Wuji didn't show any intention of pursuing the matter. Things were still within the controllable range, so she could only punish him more severely as a warning to others.

Qian Si also breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, naturally without any complaints. "Thank you, Miss, thank you, Miss!"

He repeatedly thanked her. Ding Lingxuan and Uncle Ding didn't say anything, just told everyone to be vigilant of their surroundings.

Above them, Li Wuji had not left. He was just quietly watching the people below from a certain height.

At the same time, he also noticed a mass of yellow, mist-like things crawling across the desert in the distant night.

After a long time, they moved again, revealing the location they had just occupied as they left.

There, over a hundred Great Desert Wasteland Wolves had completely lost their vitality and turned into lifelike stone sculptures.

Seeing this scene made Li Wuji's eyes flicker. "Are these Petrification Sandworms? Their ability is quite bizarre. Let's first see how they affect humans."

That group of Petrification Sandworms was attacking towards Ding Lingxuan and the others. They would likely arrive in less than half an hour.

Li Wuji's expression showed no trace of pity; he was even somewhat excited and anticipating, as if about to watch a grand show.

After escaping the recent danger, Ding Lingxuan and her group were no longer sleepy. One by one, they vigilantly scanned their surroundings.

Time passed minute by minute, but the surroundings remained silent, and everyone's hearts relaxed slightly.

"That group of Great Desert Wasteland Wolves should have left by now, right?"

Everyone was worried that after Li Wuji left, the group of Great Desert Wasteland Wolves would return.

Just then, a subtle and eerie rustling sound gradually approached. It was the unique sound of Petrification Sandworms moving quickly.

Uncle Ding was the first to sense this ominous aura. He suddenly looked up towards the distance and saw a patch of hazy yellow mist rapidly approaching.

His face instantly became solemn. He quickly warned everyone around him: "Everyone be careful, unknown creatures are approaching!"

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately entered a combat state, releasing their spiritual power to sense everything around them, preparing to meet this sudden battle.

"Buzz buzz buzz~"

Subtle sounds rang in everyone's ears, and they also saw that mass of yellow mist.

"No, this isn't mist, it's insects, quickly..."

The person at the very front showed a look of terror, but suddenly a ray of earthy yellow light flew into his mouth as he spoke.

That person's eyes instantly widened, and then, under everyone's astonished gazes, he actually reached his hand into his mouth as if trying to grab something out.

"Save, save me..."

Before the words fell, that person's body began to petrify from the head. In just a moment, he completely transformed into a human-shaped stone sculpture, his distorted, terrified face frozen in that instant.

"It's the legendary Petrification Sandworms, attack quickly!"

Upon seeing this scene, Uncle Ding and the others' pupils contracted. Without the slightest hesitation, they immediately took out their weapons and launched an attack.

The pressure of the Martial Master Realm Middle Stage was suddenly released. With a swing of the sword, three sword beams carrying vast spiritual power attacked the group of Petrification Sandworms.

The sword beams were like lightning streaks cutting through the night sky, carrying sharp sounds of cutting wind, heading straight for the rapidly spreading yellow mist.

However, these seemingly fragile Petrification Sandworms were exceptionally cunning. The moment the sword beams were about to reach them, they each turned into wisps of fine sand, skillfully avoiding the attack.

Afterwards, they reformed not far away, as if they were originally integrated with this sea of sand.

Facing the Petrification Sandworms' bizarre evasion ability, a sense of solemnity couldn't help but arise in Uncle Ding's heart.

These insects could not only petrify people's bodies but also possessed powerful evasion abilities, making them extremely troublesome.

Uncle Ding knew well that, given the current situation, it was almost impossible to eliminate them in a short time.

However, before he could come up with other countermeasures, that group of Petrification Sandworms, after reforming, suddenly changed direction and flew directly towards the crowd.

They swept in like a whirlwind, penetrating everywhere and burrowing into people's mouths, noses, and ears.

In an instant, the entire scene plunged into chaos, with shrill screams and terrified shouts everywhere.

"No, no..."

"Save me, Uncle Ding, I don't want to die, I still have my mother..."

Uncle Ding witnessed this unbearable scene, and his face darkened. He knew he could no longer sit and wait for death; he had to take action immediately.

Thus, without hesitation, he released all the spiritual power in his body, grabbed the pale-faced Ding Lingxuan beside him, and quickly left the crowd with her, trying to escape this terrifying place.

However, just as they had left about a thousand meters, the ground beneath their feet suddenly trembled violently.

A suffocating, terrifying pressure surged over them, as if some great disaster was about to descend.

Uncle Ding's heart sank, knowing that something big was wrong.

Immediately after, the next moment, a hideous insect head suddenly leaped out from the sand, opening its gaping maw and revealing sharp fangs. It looked as if it wanted to swallow Uncle Ding and Ding Lingxuan whole.

Ding Lingxuan's eyes widened, her face full of astonishment and fear, her mind blank for a moment.

"Damn beast, I'll fight you to the death! Miss, you go first!" Uncle Ding roared, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes.

He tightly gripped the weapon in his hand, preparing to engage in a life-and-death struggle with this giant Petrification Sandworm.

Ding Lingxuan came back to her senses at this moment. She glanced at Uncle Ding's resolute figure, then looked at the hideous insect head. Terror instantly spread throughout her body, and she instinctively ran towards the distance.