Chapter 6: Traveling to the Ruins

Lin Fan stood in front of the Imperial Beastmaster Association's teleportation array with some apprehension. This was the first time he was involved in such an important mission, and the goal was to explore an ancient relic located deep in the desert. It was rumored that important secrets about Mythic Grade Spirit Beasts were hidden there.

"Are you ready?" Su Yuqing walked to his side, with her Pho Pho standing on her shoulder. Pho Pho's ears twitched slightly, seemingly wary of the upcoming adventure.

Lin Fan nodded and looked at Taotie, who was lying at his feet, "What about you?"

Taotie yawned lazily, "Mortal, a mere relic is worth this seat's personal effort?"

Lin Fan: "..."

Chen Tianming walked over, holding a map in his hand, "The location of this mission is the 'Ruins of Sand', located deep in the Sahara Desert. The environment there is harsh and there may be other Imperial Beast Master organizations coveting the treasures in the relics. You guys have to be careful."

Lin Fan took the map and realized that there were many dangerous areas marked on it, "What are these red dots?"

"They are the high incidence areas of sandstorms and quicksand." Chen Tianming explained, "And here..." He pointed to a skull marking on the map, "is the territory of the 'Guardians of Sand'. They are the guardians of the ruins, and their strength should not be underestimated."

Su Yuqing nodded, "We will be careful."

Chen Tianming patted Lin Fan's shoulder, "Remember, your mission is to find the 'Ancient Slate', don't make any trouble."

Lin Fan: "Understood."

The teleportation array was activated and Lin Fan felt a blackness before his eyes, then he appeared in a desolate desert. The blazing sun was in the air, heat waves pounded his face, and the sand under his feet was so hot that it was almost impossible for him to stand.

"Is this the entrance to the Ruins of Sand?" Lin Fan wiped the sweat from his forehead and looked towards a hidden pyramid in the distance.

Su Yuqing nodded, "That's right. However, we have to cross this desert first."

Taotie sniffed the air and a strange light flashed in his eyes, "There's a familiar smell... Like... The smell of an old friend."

Lin Fan's heart tightened, "Old friend? Are you saying that there might be other Mythic Grade Spirit Beasts here?"

Taotie didn't answer, just yawned lazily, "Mortal, don't think too much. Just go in and take a look."

They advanced cautiously. The desert was full of crises, with sand scorpions and poisonous snakes popping up from time to time. Su Yuqing's Phi Phi played an important role, its "Charming Sound" could make these creatures temporarily lose their aggressiveness.

"Ahead is the sandstorm area." Su Yuqing pointed to an area of rolling yellow sand in the distance, "We have to be careful."

Lin Fan nodded and was about to move on when he suddenly heard a roar. He looked up and saw a huge sandstorm sweeping towards them.

"Not good, it's a sandstorm!" Su Yuqing shouted.

Taotie narrowed his eyes, "A mere sandstorm, how dare you act recklessly in front of this seat?"

It opened its mouth and let out a deafening roar, "Swallow the sky and devour the earth!"

The waves of sound transformed into a black barrier, hardening the sandstorm. Lin Fan looked at this scene with a dumbfounded look, "This is too handsome..."

Taotie said smugly, "Mortal, know how powerful this seat is?"

They continued on and finally arrived at the entrance to the pyramid. However, there were a few people standing at the entrance, obviously members of other Imperial Beastmaster organizations.

"Stand still!" A man at the head of the group said coldly, "This place has been taken over by our 'Shadow Alliance', and no uninvited people are allowed to enter!"

Lin Fan frowned, "We are from the Imperial Beastmaster Association and have been ordered to come and investigate the ruins."

The man sneered, "Imperial Beast Master Association? Hmph, this is not your territory!"

Su Yuqing took a step forward, "Get out of the way, or don't blame us for being impolite!"

The man waved his hand, and several huge sand wolves came out from the shadows with bloodshot eyes and sharp fangs.

"Looks like we can only go in hard." Lin Fan whispered.

Taotie lazily stood up, "A mere sand wolf, how dare you act recklessly in front of this seat?"

It opened its mouth and let out a roar, "Nine Specter Devil Flame!"

Black flames erupted from the Taotie's mouth, instantly engulfing the sand wolf. The man's face changed drastically, "This... What kind of power is this?"

Lin Fan took the opportunity to rush over and punched the man to the ground. The others saw this and fled.

"Let's go." Su Yuqing said, "We don't have time to waste."

They walked into the pyramid and began the real adventure...