Chapter 1248: Fellow Sufferers In A Desolate World

Seven days had passed in the blink of an eye.

In the depths of the endless desert, there was nothing but boundless yellow sand, not a trace of green in sight. From time to time, sandstorms would sweep through, revealing half-buried bones that emitted a decaying stench.

The sand dunes stretched for thousands of miles, like a curtain blocking out the sky.

At the foot of the mountain.

A group of people were using tools to mine ore. Some pushed large carts, while others wielded long shovels. These were once renowned supreme cultivators from various regions, but now they were covered in dust and grime, their cultivation sealed, reduced to toiling like ordinary laborers.

The law enforcement captain, also shackled, pushed a large cart toward the foot of the mountain.

Seeing Lin Ruowei's pale face and cracked lips, the captain couldn't bear it. In just seven days of hard labor with her cultivation sealed, this once stunning beauty had been worn down to a shadow of her former self.

He quietly approached her, whispering words of comfort.

"Miss Lin."

"There are no guards around at the moment. You should rest for a while."

Lin Ruowei raised her eyes at his words, a flicker of gratitude passing through them.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Cheng."

"But those guards have extraordinary cultivation. Even if they're not nearby, they might still notice. If I rest and cause everyone to be punished, how could I bear that?"

"Given our current situation, we must continue to endure together..."

Hearing this, her maid also gritted her teeth and continued hauling ore.

Though her mistress's voice was soft, it carried an extraordinary sense of perspective and resilience. The maid's loyalty was unwavering. This master-servant pair was truly remarkable.

Captain Cheng Yuxun nodded in admiration, unable to hold back his sighs.

Such a prodigy, reduced to this state—truly, fate was cruel.

Who could have imagined that the legendary Land of Fallen Gods would be so dark? It was no exaggeration to call it a living hell!

As he loaded ore onto the cart.

Not far away.

A once dashing young hero suddenly burst into a fit of laughter and tears!

"Fuck! Hahaha..."

"The Land of Fallen Gods!"

"What a load of crap about the end of the Great Dao! I’ve been completely fooled!!!"

Before long.

The nearby guards were alerted and dragged the man into the void.

Watching this scene from afar.

Many couldn't help but sigh.

They were no different, filled with bitterness and helplessness, feeling deceived by the rumors of the world, now reduced to such a miserable state!

If they had known the truth, even a fool wouldn’t have come here!

"Ah!"

"Damn it..."

Amid the sighs, the sounds of labor continued.

As the man was dragged away and the guards disappeared, attention was drawn elsewhere. Yet, Lin Ruowei remained calm, her head bowed, showing an unusual composure.

Even as a woman, she was the more reliable one.

Seeing her extraordinary demeanor, Captain Cheng's eyes flickered with interest.

Taking the opportunity while hauling ore, he moved closer and whispered.

"Miss Lin..."

"To be honest, although I’ve never been to the Land of Fallen Gods before, my ancestors once lived here, so I know a bit about the truth. The reality is far from the absurd opportunity we were promised!"

Hearing this, Lin Ruowei's delicate frame paused slightly.

Then she responded slowly.

"I know."

"One of my ancestors also lived here for a long time."

As soon as she finished speaking.

Captain Cheng Yuxun froze in place. Despite holding heavy ore in his hands, it suddenly felt weightless!

An indescribable sense of shock spread through his heart.

No wonder.

No wonder this young lady remained so composed, her demeanor surpassing her experience. It turned out she also had some backing and knew a bit about the truth!

Cheng Yuxun suddenly realized that finding a kindred spirit, a fellow sufferer in this desolate world, was more reliable than anything else. Instantly, he felt a surge of hope.

Picking up the ore, it suddenly felt much lighter.

He continued to whisper, his voice now tinged with excitement.

"Since you know the truth, that’s great!"

"We’re trapped here, but it’s not without hope, nor is it our fate to suffer like this! As long as we can send a message to our ancestors and explain everything here, we’ll surely escape!"

"From then on, reaching the pinnacle of the Great Dao won’t just be empty talk!"

The captain grew more and more excited, as if his body had been infused with new strength.

But Lin Ruowei remained silent, only continuing to haul ore diligently.

By the time the cart was half full, he couldn’t wait any longer!

"Miss Lin, say something!"

In such a dire situation, not losing hope was already remarkable. The captain, after all, was only human, and his impatience got the better of him, stripping away his usual composure.

Lin Ruowei, however, grew even calmer.

Only when she finished placing the ore did she glance up quietly.

"Fellow Daoist Cheng, what you say makes sense. But have you considered how we’re supposed to send a message out?"

This question.

Struck Cheng Yuxun like a thunderbolt!

With their cultivation sealed, everyone was no different from ordinary mortals. Sending messages or escaping was pure fantasy.

Guards were always lurking nearby, and not even a bird could be seen. If anyone stepped out of bounds, they would be detected immediately, resulting in severed limbs or even death!

How the hell are we supposed to send a message?!

Damn...

It really seems like there’s no way out!

Just as Cheng Yuxun stood there in stunned silence, a figure seemed to fly past in the distance.