When Sein finally regained consciousness, the intense pain coursing through his entire body forced him to emit a groan.0

His hoarse and feeble voice resonated within the massive, funnel-shaped sand valley, a terrain entirely unfamiliar to him.0

It appeared that the colossal sandstorm had deposited him here.0

At the heart of this sandy valley, an unsettling aura hung in the air, accompanied by an eerie, rustling sound.0

There was nothing visible to account for this sound, yet it sent shivers down Sein’s spine.0

Regaining his senses, Sein quickly assessed his condition.0

Numerous fine cuts inflicted by the sand in the sandstorm, marred his face and extended down to his legs.0

He bore...0