In the Greenhair Badlands, winds screamed everywhere, and green sand stretched out like the sea. It seemed to go on forever and ever.10

For some reason, though, the sand and wind were a lot less prevalent in the mountains, which drastically improved the visibility there. In fact, from a distance, the towering mountains looked like they existed in another world. The Bitter Life Mountains were so expansive that there was even less sand and wind there than most other mountains. That said, the sound of the wind was still clearly audible. It sounded like countless demonic monsters, howling in defiance of death.4

The mountain hollow Xu Qing had selected was in a rather remote part of the Bitter Life Mountains. Before Xu Qing could even use the mirror, the shadow spread out to keep guard.0

Seeing the shadow’s quick reaction to the situation caused Patriarch Golden Vajra Warrior to suddenly feel more on guard than ever. He quickly flew out, trying to look like the type of dharma protector who would willingly be crushed out of existence if necessary to prove his loyalty. Ling’er was also looking around vigilantly, her eyes shining with white light.0

As they stood guard, Xu Qing’s expression became vigilant. He could sense the personhood in the will pulsing...0