N-A-A 15 are all dead.
15 are all dead.
The group ran forward along the intermittent river channel.
After a trade wind, the outer edge of the sandstorm had already covered them. In an instant, sand and stones flew around them, and yellow sand filled the sky. Just a moment ago, it was a clear, cloudless day, but now it had completely changed.
The sandstorms in the desert are nothing like the sandstorms in the city. Compared to the sandstorms here, the city sandstorms at most just kick up some dust.
In this desert, sand and gravel were blown up, stinging the skin and causing a burning pain, and visibility was decreasing rapidly.
Ah Ku Ku ran in the lead, looking for a place to shelter from the wind.
Qin Mian was originally following behind him, but he was overtaken by Alice and Andreev who caught up from behind. Of course, this was also the reason why he did not go all out.
He was also looking around.
"White camel, white camel, the solution to this level is definitely the white camel!"
Although this dungeon is a modified version of the Jingjue Ancient City, the methods for solving the important levels should remain the same.
At this moment, the sandstorm is coming on strong, and there must be a way to deal with it. The way to deal with it must be to use camels.
However, instead of seeing the white camel, they saw a dark mass in the distance, which seemed to be a giant earth tornado rapidly approaching them.
The earthen tornado almost touched the sky and the earth, the huge vortex seemed to be a passage to hell. The outer part of it swirled up broken dead trees and even stones the size of millstones, while the central area was absolute darkness that swallowed all light. With a rumbling sound that crushed everything, it was slowly but irresistibly moving towards them!
Its oppressive aura makes the blood of everyone who sees it seem to freeze.
Qin Mian had no doubt that once he got involved, it would be a dead end.
Everyone else had obviously noticed it too, and their faces turned extremely grim.
Alice remained relatively calm and shouted, "Everyone, stay close! Don't fall behind!"
However, in this strong wind, at a distance, no one could hear his voice at all.
Qin Mian wasn't flustered, because he was confident. While searching for the white camel, he checked his contribution level, but unfortunately, it was still 48% and hadn't increased.
Clearly, the reminder just now wasn't very important, or perhaps it was directed at Akuku, which Qin Mian found somewhat regrettable.
Holy crap, this is a real sandstorm! It's terrifying!
[As expected of a three-star dungeon, the difficulty is starting to increase.]
[We're doomed! This means total annihilation, everyone. Are you prepared to be chosen?]
[This is alright, at least I can survive for a day. If I were chosen to enter the Mechanical Frenzy, I wouldn't even survive a single day.]
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The terrifying earth tornado exuded immense pressure even through the screen; in the face of such divine might, human strength seemed utterly insignificant.
The tornado was getting closer and closer, and the wind was getting stronger and stronger, making it almost impossible to breathe.
Scarlett, who was the lightest, was the first to suffer. She felt that her feet were becoming increasingly difficult to put on the sand. She was like a leaf in a strong wind, being blown about and almost flying off the ground!
This is where the advantage of being heavier becomes apparent.
Qin Mian continued to proceed cautiously and steadily.
Scarlett was extremely anxious and looked around for help. Then she spotted the plump figure beside her, as steady as a rock, moving forward steadily in the wind.
In her desperation, she didn't care about anything else and ran straight towards Qin Mian. However, the wind was too strong, and before she could grab Qin Mian, her body was blown up by the wind and then she was about to fly away uncontrollably.
"Save me...please, I'll do anything for you if you can save me," Scarlett cried out in anguish.
Qin Mian glanced to the side, and without hesitation, grabbed Scarlett.
The reason for rescuing Scarlett is that I'm afraid I won't be able to complete the game if I'm missing a key character. Besides, rescuing her is just a simple matter, and it will also increase my own carrying capacity so I won't be blown away.
As for the energy wasted, it was almost negligible for him.
Scarlett was caught by Qin Mian, her face full of gratitude, but she was like a kite, floating in mid-air.
Qin Mian pulled her close with a single effort, "Hold me!"
Scarlett clung to Qin Mian like an octopus, her arms and legs wrapped tightly around him, as if she wanted nothing more than close contact with him.
Qin Mian didn't waste any words and continued running with Scarlett in his arms. His brows furrowed. Judging from the situation, the earth tornado would really arrive in a little while, and then they would really die.
"Could it be that this is different from what I expected?"
Just then, I suddenly saw a white figure flash by on the sand dunes in the distance.
"White camel, we've found you!"
Qin Mian was overjoyed and hurriedly shouted to the others, "Quick, run with me! I've found a way to break this!"
He didn't know if the others had heard him, so he left the riverbed and ran towards the white camel.
This time, Qin Mian dared not be careless and ran with all his might.
He vaguely heard a notification sound from the instance, but he didn't have time to check it at the moment.
Finally, he spotted the white camel again and hurriedly chased after it.
After running for a short while, they saw the white camel run to a hill and then suddenly disappear in a flash.
He quickly looked down and saw that behind the sand dunes was a low-lying area surrounded by sand.
There stands a magnificent ancient city ruin built from massive black rocks!
Although most of the buildings have been buried up to halfway up by the yellow sand, with only broken walls and ruins visible, the fact that the faint outlines of the streets and the foundations of the houses have been preserved to this day shows that this place is strong enough to withstand the devastating storm behind it!
He scrambled down the sand dune and rushed toward the tallest-looking stone house in the ruins, whose walls were relatively well-preserved.
This stone house is clearly extraordinary. The black stone blocks used are larger and thicker, fit together perfectly, and have stood tall despite the erosion of countless years of wind and sand.
Qin Mian carried Scarlett and almost crashed into the stone house.
And just then, a waterspout appeared!
The entire earth was trembling violently, as if a high-intensity earthquake had occurred!
Although the stone house was sturdy, it appeared precarious in the face of such overwhelming power. Dust and small stone chips fell from the roof and walls, and the thick stone beams creaked and groaned, as if they might break at any moment.
Scarlett felt the wind had died down, and only then did she dare to peek out. Seeing that they were already inside, she breathed a sigh of relief and gasped for air.
Qin Mian had completely forgotten about Scarlett. He looked back and his heart sank even further.
Because apart from him and Scarlett, no one else followed.
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