The genius who counterattacked the mainland

Chapter 129

The sandworm flung Ah Gang violently, sending him flying like a fluttering leaf, tumbling several times on the scorching sand before coming to rest. He felt as if every bone in his body was broken, and every inch of his skin was aching from the burning sand. But he gritted his teeth and forced himself to stand, his eyes burning with unyielding rage.

Seeing this, Lin quickly formed hand seals and chanted a complex incantation. Instantly, the surrounding temperature plummeted, and a thin layer of ice began to form on the sand's surface, spreading toward the sandworm. As if sensing danger, the sandworm nimbly twisted its massive body, avoiding most of the ice. However, some ice fragments still clung to its shell. These fragments quickly melted under the scorching sun, transforming into steam that rose into the air.

Xu Tiancai flashed, ghostlike, approaching the sandworm's side. He gathered the power of the stars, the phoenix, and the guardian pearl into his palm, forming a brilliant blade of light. With a whistling sound, the blade slashed fiercely at the sandworm's abdomen. The sandworm's carapace was relatively thin, and the blade's passage left a deep wound. Green mucus flowed from the wound, dripping onto the sand with a sizzling sound, corroding small pits.

The sandworm, in pain, let out an earth-shattering roar. The roar echoed across the vast desert, threatening to rip the very sky apart. It lashed its massive pincers furiously, sweeping across towards Xu Tiancai. Xu Tiancai, agile and nimble, leaped back, easily dodging the fierce attack. But the sandworm wasn't done. With a sudden, swift thrust of its massive body, it lunged towards Xu Tiancai, sending a cloud of yellow sand soaring into the air.

Xu Tiancai somersaulted in mid-air, dodging the sandworm's attack once again. His eyes flashed as he carefully observed the sandworm's movements while dodging. He noticed that after each attack, the sandworm would pause briefly to adjust its balance. This might be their opportunity.

"Agang, Lin, let's wait for the pause after its next attack and then attack its eyes together!" Xu Tiancai shouted.

Agang gripped the axe tightly and nodded. His resolute face was covered in sweat and dust, but his eyes were unwavering. Lin was also ready. The magic in her hand shone brighter, and the air around them seemed to tremble slightly with her magic.

The sandworm attacked again, its massive pincers snaking towards A-Gang. Unfazed, A-Gang dodged sideways, deftly avoiding the pincers. Just as the sandworm's attack missed, its body momentarily pausing, Xu Tiancai, A-Gang, and Lin attacked simultaneously. Xu Tiancai's light blade, A-Gang's giant axe, and Lin's ice arrow shot like meteors towards the sandworm's eyes.

The sandworm sensed the danger, but it was too late. Light blades, axe, and icy arrows simultaneously struck its eyes, and the sandworm let out a shrill scream. Its massive body tumbled madly across the desert, raising a cloud of yellow sand that obscured the sky and the sun, shrouding everything around it in a hazy yellow.

Xu Tiancai and the others took the opportunity to retreat, avoiding the range of the sandworm's struggle. They knew that the sandworm was seriously injured, but it had not completely lost its combat effectiveness, so they had to be careful.

As the sandworm struggled, the desert floor was roiled. Suddenly, the sandworm's body suddenly burrowed into the sand and disappeared. The desert returned to calm, with only the yellow sand still raging.

"It's gone under the sand. Everyone, be careful and pay attention to where you're standing." Xu Tiancai whispered.

The three of them stood back to back, watching the sand around them warily. The surface of the sand seemed calm, but they knew a sandworm could emerge from anywhere and attack at any moment. Time passed, each second feeling like an eternity.

Suddenly, Xu Tiancai felt a slight vibration in the sand beneath his feet. His eyes flashed, and he shouted, "It's coming!"

Before he could finish his words, a sandworm suddenly emerged from the sand beneath Agang's feet, opening its bloody mouth and biting towards him. Agang reacted extremely quickly, slamming his axe into the sand and using it as support to leap high, narrowly avoiding the sandworm's attack.

Lin seized the opportunity and cast her ice magic again. This time, she summoned a massive ice spike that burst from the sand and stabbed the sandworm. The spike pierced the sandworm's body, temporarily pinning it in place.

Xu Tiancai seized this opportunity, channeling all his strength into his fists. His fists flashed with dazzling light, smashing towards the sandworm like two falling meteors. With a resounding "bang," Xu Tiancai's fists struck the sandworm's head fiercely, cracking its hard shell under the powerful force.

Ah Gang also dropped from the air, raising his great axe and slashing at the crack in the sandworm's shell. With immense force, the axe sank deeply into the sandworm's body. The sandworm let out a final, unwilling roar, and its massive body slowly collapsed, motionless.

Xu Tiancai and the others sat exhausted on the sand. The battle had consumed a lot of their physical strength and magic power. But they knew they couldn't stay here for too long and had to find an oasis as soon as possible.

After a short rest, they continued their journey through the desert. As the sun gradually set, the temperature in the desert began to drop. In the afterglow of the setting sun, the desert presented a magnificent spectacle of golden and orange-red colors. But they had no time to admire the beauty; their only concern was finding an oasis.

After walking for a while, they saw a sliver of green in the distance. The green stood out in the golden desert, like a shining pearl.

"It's the oasis! We found it!" Lin shouted excitedly.

They quickened their pace and headed towards the oasis. As they got closer and closer, they could hear the gurgling sound of flowing water, which seemed like the most beautiful music in the world, bringing great comfort to their tired bodies and minds.

As they entered the oasis, a breath of fresh, moist air greeted them. The oasis was shaded by verdant trees, with clear springs flowing through it. A variety of exotic flowers bloomed around it, vibrant and fragrant. In the center of the oasis lay a tranquil lake, its water so clear that one could see fish swimming happily at the bottom.

"Finally, we can have a good rest and replenish water and food." A Gang said.

They came to the lake, bent down, and drank heartily. The cool and sweet water moistened their parched throats and made them feel revitalized.

After drinking water, they began to search for food in the oasis. There were many fruit trees in the oasis, laden with a variety of fruits. Some were bright red, others golden, exuding an alluring aroma. Xu Tiancai plucked one and took a bite. The flesh was tender, juicy, and sweet and delicious.

"These fruits can replenish our physical strength. Everyone should eat more." Xu Tiancai said.

Just as they were enjoying this rare tranquility and comfort, a melodious flute sound suddenly emanated from the oasis. The sound was so mellow and melodious, it seemed to possess a magical power that instantly calmed the soul. However, Xu Tiancai sensed a hint of something unusual in the sound.

"Everyone be careful, the sound of the flute is a bit strange." Xu Tiancai said vigilantly.

They followed the sound of the flute and, deep in the oasis, they saw a woman in a white robe. Her face was stunningly beautiful, her skin white as snow. She held an emerald green flute and played a melodious tune. Around her, many adorable little animals leaped happily, as if drawn to the sound of the flute.

"Who are you? Why are you here?" the woman paused playing and asked softly. Her voice was as clear and melodious as a mountain spring.

"We are travelers passing through this desert. We just want to rest here and replenish some water and food." Xu Tiancai replied.

The woman nodded slightly and said, "This oasis is my home. Outsiders rarely come here. Since you are here, you are guests. Welcome."

Although the woman seemed friendly, Xu Tiancai didn't let his guard down. He felt there was something mysterious about her, and that she must be extraordinary for being able to live so peacefully in this oasis in the middle of this dangerous desert.

"Thank you for your hospitality. We won't disturb you for too long. We'll leave after a short rest," said Xu Tiancai.

The woman smiled and said, "Don't worry, you can stay here for a while. The night here is beautiful, with a bright starry sky and a cool breeze."

As night falls, the oasis's scenery becomes even more captivating. The starry sky, like glittering gems, is inlaid in the night sky. The bright moon hangs high, casting a soft glow. A cool breeze wafts by, bringing the fragrance of flowers.

Xu Tiancai and the others sat by the lake, admiring the beautiful night view. But they remained vigilant, especially the woman, who remained within their sight.

Suddenly, the animals, which had been jumping happily, became restless. Fear flickered in their eyes, and they began to flee. Xu Tiancai and the others immediately stood up, sensing the approaching danger.

"What's going on?" Agang asked.

"There is danger, everyone prepare to fight!" said Xu Tiancai.

At that moment, the trees around the oasis began to shake violently, as if a powerful force was stirring everything. Ripples appeared on the surface of the lake, and the originally calm waters became turbulent.

Many black shadows emerged from all directions of the oasis. These shadows had different shapes, some resembled humans, some resembled monsters, and they exuded a strong dark aura and rushed towards Xu Tiancai and others.

"It's a dark creature, everyone be careful!" Lin shouted.

A Gang swung his giant axe and rushed towards a humanoid dark creature. The giant axe hit the dark creature, but it went straight through its body without causing any damage.

"These dark creatures are incorporeal, and ordinary attacks are useless against them!" Xu Tiancai shouted.

Lin cast a light magic spell, and powerful light power emanated from her hands, shooting towards the dark creatures. After the light power came into contact with the dark creatures, the dark creatures let out a shrill scream, and their bodies began to gradually dissipate under the illumination of the light power.

Xu Tiancai also mobilized the star power and phoenix power in his body, forming rays of light and attacking the dark creatures. Under their attack, the number of dark creatures gradually decreased.

But those dark creatures seemed endless, coming in waves. Moreover, as the battle progressed, they found that these dark creatures were becoming stronger and stronger, and they began to gradually adapt to the attacks of the power of light.

"This is not a solution. We have to find the source of these dark creatures and eliminate them completely!" said Xu Tiancai.

While they were fending off the attacks of the dark creatures, they were also searching for their source. During the battle, Xu Tiancai discovered that these dark creatures were all emerging from a corner of the oasis. In that corner, there was a huge ancient tree, and a thick dark aura permeated the air around the tree.

"Over there, let's go to that tree!" Xu Tiancai shouted.

They rushed towards the ancient tree, and dark creatures kept coming to block their way. But they did not retreat, and moved forward towards their goal with all their might.

When they arrived at the ancient tree, they were met with a startling sight. At the tree's roots, a black vortex swirled from which dark creatures continuously emerged. At the center of the vortex, a black crystal emanated a powerful dark force, the source of the dark creatures.

"We have to destroy that black crystal!" Lin said.

But the black crystal was surrounded by a powerful dark shield that ordinary attacks could not break through. Xu Tiancai tried to attack the shield with the power of stars and the power of the phoenix, but it only caused ripples on the shield.