Chapter 535 Sandworm King


    In the desert camp,


    "Uncle Bryce!"


    Duke hurried to the campfire and shouted to Bryce.


    Bryce was discussing the caravan with other people in the caravan, and frowned when he saw this.


    Duke''s behavior was a bit reckless. Didn''t you see that he was busy?


    He originally wanted to reprimand him, but Bryce held back and was ready to hear what Duke wanted to say.


    After all, Duke''s previous performance has always been very sensible, and it shouldn''t be like this.


    What happened?


    "What''s wrong?"


    Bryce put down the wooden bowl in his hand and stood up.


    "Master Li Si said just now that sandworms have sneaked in. Let''s pay attention."


    "What, sandworm?!"


    Bryce''s expression changed and he quickly confirmed:


    "Did that Mr. Li Si say that?"


    "Yes, I just went to see him and he told me."


    Duke nodded quickly and said affirmatively.


    "Trouble."


    Bryce frowned, and the person next to him also looked quite ugly.


    Sandworms are not the most dangerous creatures in the desert, but they are definitely the ones travelers least want to encounter.


    Especially for a caravan like them.


    Because sandworms generally move in groups, lurking under the dunes and slowly approaching their prey, they pose little threat to powerful extraordinary professionals, but they are a fatal threat to ordinary people and camels.


    If the entire caravan''s supplies were destroyed, it would be difficult for even an extraordinary professional to leave the desert independently.


    Generally, caravans that choose to cross the desert will prepare special magic props in advance to detect the approach of sandworms under the dunes.


    But the magic prop in Bryce''s hand showed no reaction.


    After just a moment of hesitation, Bryce immediately ordered the others:


    "Didn''t you hear that?"


    "Act quickly!"


    "The **** team will immediately prepare according to our previous plan and prepare response measures."


    "If it''s too late, use the prepared magic scroll. Don''t be stingy at this time!"


    "Others, gather everyone together immediately, unload the goods, and surround the camels in the middle!"


    The entire caravan quickly took action under the command of Bryce, cooperating tacitly to make preparations as quickly as possible.


    The unloaded cargo is piled on the desert. The sandworms are not interested in these things anyway, and they are not worried about being destroyed by them.


    The camels and ordinary people in the caravan who needed the most protection gathered in the center of the camp, fearfully observing the surrounding situation.


    Several mages in the caravan guard were mumbling words, the staffs in their hands glowed brightly, and earth-yellow magic power poured into the desert below like a trickle.


    The originally loose sand grains under the feet seemed to be tightly connected by invisible chains under the influence of magic, and gradually solidified into hard ground, stably holding up the temporary camp.


    At the same time, other people in the team were not idle, taking out a brown potion and pouring it along the perimeter of the camp.


    As soon as the potion came into contact with the sand dunes, it seeped down quickly, turning into a fishy smell that filled the air.


    This potion is specially made to repel insects, and the sandworms hate this smell.


    Although the smell was not pleasant, no one cared about it at this time.


    The other guards in the team also took out their weapons and watched the surroundings vigilantly.


    Bryce is not idle either. As the only gold-level person in the entire caravan, he has put on full body armor and is always ready to deal with the arrival of danger.


    At this moment, the magic crystal in his arms suddenly began to buzz. Bryce''s face darkened and he began to tell others to be more careful.


    After a while, without warning, others in the team began to feel the steady vibration of the desert beneath their feet.


    The camels in the center of the camp seemed to sense some danger and became panicked, their bells jingling incessantly.


    This movement is a bit loud!


    Bryce had a headache and nervously observed the movements around him.


    In a sense, sandworms are extraordinary monsters that lurk in the dunes and are good at sneak attacks. As long as they are discovered in advance and take countermeasures, they are not that dangerous.


    Not to mention that Bryce''s caravan is quite well prepared in all aspects, especially the special potions that ordinary caravans cannot afford.


    Sandworms will simply leave after sensing the smell.


    But something is not quite right about the current situation, which makes Bryce a little confused.


    There was no doubt that the sandworms had arrived under the sand dunes near the camp, but they did not leave but seemed to be waiting for something.


    If the sandworms had been hiding under the dunes, even if Bryce was a gold-level warrior, there would be nothing he could do against them.


    The best way to deal with sandworms is various earth spells, but in the western desert where mages are rare, Bryce''s caravan only has two bronze-level mages and three mage apprentices, and they have not mastered higher-level earth spells at all. Department of magic.


    It is not easy to solidify the sand dunes and slow down the approach of the sandworms as much as possible.


    "Duke, go and ask Mr. Lis to come over."


    The atmosphere around the camp became inexplicably tense and anxious, and out of the corner of his eye, Bryce noticed Lis who was standing aside.


    Li Si was staying leisurely in the camp, slowly tasting his dinner, which was in stark contrast to the nervous caravan guys around him.


    Even the camel next to him didn''t seem to feel the danger. It stretched its head forward and took away the dry bread from Li Si''s plate, chewing it with a squeaking sound.


    "Oh, okay!"


    Duke, who took out his dagger and looked around nervously, responded quickly and walked in the direction of Li Si.


    Wow!


    The light of the silver moon spread across the desert, and the cool breeze took away the heat of the day, but the tranquility was soon broken by a strange sound.


    There seems to be some kind of creature under the sand dunes that is ready to move, making a low and detailed sound. This sound is like the ancient call of this desert, which makes people feel heartbeat.


    Immediately afterwards, the sand dunes around the camp began to appear abnormal. The sand grains seemed to be gently moved by invisible hands and continued to slide down, revealing winding traces.


    These traces are becoming more and more numerous and dense, as if there are countless creatures shuttling under the dunes.


    Suddenly, brown, arm-thick heads poked out from under the sand dunes. There were so many and densely packed, there were hundreds of them!


    Sandworm!


    And there’s so much in it! The bodies of these sandworms are several meters long, covered with hard carapace, and their heads are a strange brown color.


    The sandworm''s eyes have degraded, but people in the camp still seem to feel the greedy gaze of the sandworm.


    Everyone in the camp suddenly became nervous. They clenched their weapons and watched these sandworms warily.


    Seemingly disgusted with the weird smell around the camp, the sandworms surrounded the camp but did not continue to get closer.


    Why are there so many sandworms?


    Bryce was a little surprised.


    The strength of sandworms is generally not high. They usually only have bronze-level strength. Occasionally, silver-level sandworms will appear.


    Generally, there are only about ten sandworms that act in groups, and at most there are only twenty or thirty.


    What''s going on with the group of over a hundred sandworms in front of me?


    Although they hated the smell of the potion, these sandworms did not leave, as if they were waiting for something.


    The entire sand dune seemed to be shaken by an invisible force and began to shake violently. The sand grains were like waves blown up by the strong wind, flying wildly, covering the sky and the sun.


    At this moment, a huge figure suddenly emerged from the sand dune. Its body was more than one meter thick, and the length it protruded from the sand dune was four or five meters high, winding like a giant python.


    This is a huge sandworm. Its body is covered with a hard black carapace, shining with a cold luster. The ferocious teeth in the huge mouthpart of its head are drooling, and it makes a heart-stopping hissing sound, which is extremely terrifying. people.


    Compared with it, other sandworms are as inconspicuous as slender chopsticks.


    Feeling the powerful aura emanating from this sandworm, Bryce couldn''t believe it.


    "Golden level sandworm?"


    How is this possible?


    Does the Sandworm King really exist?


    Before Bryce could react, the Sand Worm King roared and rushed towards the camp.


    The surrounding sandworms seemed to have received the order and rushed towards the camp.


    Damn it!


    Bryce soon realized he was in trouble.


    If those sandworms were easy to deal with, this sandworm king would really be in trouble.


    This is the home ground of the sandworms, and Bryce has no confidence that he can defeat this gold-level monster.


    Likewise, without his support, it would be extremely difficult for the remaining guards of the caravan to resist the attacks of other sandworms.


    The appearance of the Sandworm King instantly plunged the entire camp into an extremely tense atmosphere. It squirmed its huge body and quickly approached the camp, as if it wanted to devour everyone.


    Bryce had no time to hesitate and rushed towards the Sand Worm King.


    Only he has the ability to stop this sandworm king.


    At the same time, Bryce shouted:


    "Mr. Li Si, please help me. I am willing to pay you a satisfactory reward!"


    The rest of the caravan didn''t have the energy to care about this. They had already started fighting with the sandworms.


    The carapace of the sandworms was hard and smooth, as if wrapped in an invisible shield, making it difficult for the warriors to use their long swords.


    They could only grit their teeth and slash with all their strength, trying to repel these terrifying creatures. Every time the sword hits a sandworm, in most cases it can only throw up a spark, but cannot cause substantial damage to the sandworm.


    The mages in the team are still working hard to maintain the magic they released before and prevent the sandworms from launching sneak attacks from below.


    In comparison, Silver level professionals seem much more relaxed. They possess greater strength and skills, and can easily break through the carapace of sandworms and inflict fatal blows to them.


    However, even so, facing the large number of sandworms, the caravan guards were still quite stretched.


    The battle between the guards and the sandworms was extremely fierce, with both sides trying their best.


    The sandworms squirmed and tried to bite the guards with their ferocious mouthparts. The guards brandished weapons in an attempt to protect themselves and the caravan.


    Bryce held the sword tightly with a firm look in his eyes. He was well aware of the heavy responsibility he now shouldered.


    Although he slashed hard and his sword was like lightning, the Sandworm King''s carapace was too hard and it was difficult for his attack to cause any obvious damage. The sword light fell on the Sandworm King, leaving only shallow marks that could not penetrate its thick carapace.


    Even if advanced combat techniques were used to break through the Sandworm King''s carapace, the injuries caused would be insignificant compared to the Sandworm King''s huge body.


    The Sandworm King seemed to be aroused by Bryce''s attack. Its huge body began to squirm more violently, stirring up yellow sand in the sky.


    The yellow sand is like fog, covering the sky and the sun, making the entire battlefield blurry. Bryce struggled in the yellow sand, trying to keep his vision clear, but the Sandworm King''s attack became more fierce.


    It opened its ferocious mouthparts, exposed its sharp teeth, and bit into Bryce. Bryce dodged and narrowly avoided the attack of the Sandworm King.


    However, the Sand Worm King''s tail swept forward like a giant whip. Bryce was unable to dodge and was knocked away hard.


    At the same time, the caravan''s protective circle continued to shrink under the attack of sandworms, and finally could not withstand it.


    The long sword sandworm in a soldier''s hand was knocked away, and he fell to the ground helplessly. Several sandworms around him rushed towards him.


    Buzz~


    Several sounds of breaking through the air suddenly sounded, and the sandworm that rushed towards the warrior was suddenly hit by an arrow fired from behind. The insect''s body, broken into two parts, fell on the desert and kept twisting, with brown blood flowing. Come out and seep into the desert.


    Duke looked back and saw an emerald green long bow suddenly appearing in Li Si''s hand, with the light cyan wind element flowing on the bow.


    Without stopping, Li Si bent his bow and set an arrow, and the strong wind enveloped the arrow.


    Li Si let go, and the arrow was like a stream of cyan light, with a fierce momentum, hitting the Sandworm King not far away.


    At that moment, the air seemed to be torn apart, making a sharp whistle.


    The Sandworm King roared in pain, and the sound was deafening, resounding throughout the desert.


    I saw that less than half of the Sandworm King''s head had been shattered by the bow and arrow, and its body began to tremble violently.


    The Sand Worm King was angry with a hint of panic. It twisted its body and tried to struggle, but Li Si''s arrow had been deeply embedded in its head, and the light blue wind enveloped its body, making it unable to be as wanton as before. Act recklessly.


    "So strong!"


    Bryce felt that there were too many surprises tonight.


    Bryce felt like he couldn''t resist Li Si''s arrow just now.


    As the light cyan light continued to flash across the battlefield, the situation gradually improved.


    Li Si did not accept the entire battle situation and would only take action when the caravan members were in danger.


    After a while, the people in the caravan understood something and began to take the initiative.


    With a big boss standing behind you, isn''t this the best opportunity to practice your skills?


    Even Duke stepped forward and successfully killed two sandworms with all his strength.


    Duke, who was a little exhausted, retreated and looked back panting.


    Li Si was seen strolling in the center of the camp, raising his hand to shoot arrows from time to time.


    It seemed that neither the hundreds of sandworms nor the sandworm king were taken seriously by Li Si.


    Is Lord Li Si not a warrior but a hunter?


    It’s so strong!


    I wonder if I have met his requirements?


    (End of chapter)