Otherworldly Desert Dust

Chapter 33 - 30: The Monk Can’t Hold On

Upon hearing these words, Wu Hen’s heart warmed instantly.

So, the beauty had traveled a great distance to find him, fearing that he might have been parasitized by the Insect Eyes!

"The first time you are parasitized, the Insect Eyes are still in the larval stage. Timely use of this Five-Colored Liquid can save you. But if you sleep in the Insect Eyes Soul Nesting Wood multiple times, you will quickly be controlled. Over time, your vision will deteriorate, and your sense of smell will become hypersensitive. By then, you are basically no longer human!" explained Mingyi.

"There are many people in our home who are trapped in the otherworldly dimension. They desperately seek a way to return home, seeing this Parasitic Soul Nesting Wood as their lifeline... They are likely all going to be parasitized." Wu Hen felt a chill run down his spine.

The Nuwa God End was already in turmoil, and now, to make matters worse, if these citizens, in their quest for temporary peace, brought a large number of parasitic Insect Eyes back to the human home, the entire home would be riddled with holes in no time if we didn’t stop it!

"Our squad’s mission is to destroy the Insect Eyes Wood in the Desert Dust. Since you are fine, I should return to the team." Mingyi also seemed relieved.

"Mingyi, it’s not that simple," Wu Hen immediately called out to Mingyi, who was about to leave.

"Do you have any information?" Mingyi asked.

"I encountered an Insect Eyes Half-human in our home. They are deliberately destroying human pharmaceutical points. They must be planning a big conspiracy." Wu Hen informed Mingyi.

Mingyi’s eyes widened—she clearly hadn’t realized this layer!

Destroying the Insect Eyes Wood would only cut off the source of the parasitism. But by now, many Insect Eyes Half-humans might have already infiltrated the human home. If we don’t deal with those people, the entire Nuwa God End will rot!

"Wu Hen, this is no small matter. Our squad must find the Insect Eyes Mother Tree within a limited time to stop this wide-scale parasitic spread. So, we won’t have time to deal with the Insect Eyes Half-humans already infiltrating our home... Can you assist us?" Mingyi’s tone grew significantly more serious.

"You traveled a great distance to find me. Of course, I’ll help you wholeheartedly." This time, Wu Hen didn’t refuse.

On one hand, he didn’t expect Mingyi to come specifically to save him. On the other hand, the existence of Insect Eyes Half-humans had already threatened the area where his family lived.

"Good, it wasn’t in vain that I came to see you," Mingyi laughed, "This is a Yuan You I obtained not too long ago. I’m giving it to you."

Mingyi handed over the Firefly Ghost Ball. It glimmered in her palm like a bright pearl.

"For me??" Wu Hen was a little surprised.

Only those who walk in the otherworldly dimension know the value of a Yuan You.

Mingyi probably had only this one, yet she gave it to him.

"This way, you can safely return home. Moreover, you can absorb it to enhance your strength. That way, you’ll at least have some self-protection when facing danger," Mingyi said.

"Miss Mingyi, you are really too good to me. In my next life, I’ll definitely repay you by working tirelessly..." Wu Hen felt a touch of emotion.

"Like how you would treat grazing cattle?" Mingyi playfully blinked, her eyes gleaming.

That statement left Wu Hen lost for words.

"Uh... Divine Bodhisattva, please have some respect," Wu Hen had to channel Elder Tang, silently praying, "Miss, please don’t do this; this humble monk cannot bear it!"

Mingyi’s laugh, however, was as melodious as a nightingale’s.

She didn’t say much more but threw the green cicada into the air.

Surprisingly, the green cicada expanded from its original small insect size into a green mechanical eagle with a wingspan of over two meters—quite extraordinary.

Mingyi leaped up, grabbed the Green Eagle with one hand, and revealed an impressive waist-to-hip ratio, making her even more charming in her glossy fighting clothes.

"Yes, there are so many classmates and teachers. We can’t let anything happen to them," Yang Qin finally agreed to Wu Hen’s bold promise!

...

They stepped again into that stone valley.

Wu Hen and Yang Qin now had keen eyes and could clearly see the white worms covering the entire Soul Nesting Wood...

Truth be told, the scene resembled a massive tomb, and those lying in the Soul Flowers were no different from being enclosed in a coffin, with the white maggots crawling all over them, burrowing into their bodies!

This Desert Dust was terrifying down to the marrow!

Wu Hen was mentally prepared, as he had no intention of returning home this way anymore.

Yang Qin’s legs went weak; every step was filled with hesitation.

If he had known, Wu Hen wouldn’t have woken her up to this reality.

Many things in the Desert Dust seemed to possess an allure and deceitfulness. When unexposed, they appeared benign and harmless. But once exposed and mentally aware of the truth, the sight was unbearable!

With Wu Hen’s enthusiastic assistance, Yang Qin climbed into a Soul Flower.

Even before falling asleep, Yang Qin felt her entire body crawling with something.

But as the petals closed, Yang Qin was quickly hypnotized, her consciousness returned to her original home.

After sending off Yang Qin, Wu Hen hurriedly left that stone valley, finding a seemingly beautiful and safe mountainous spot. He then crushed the Yuan You in his hand.

This was the first time Wu Hen used a Yuan You while awake.

In an instant, Wu Hen felt his soul leaving his body.

Bathing in a radiant glow, enveloped by gentle springs, Wu Hen could even feel strands of energy gathering into his soul, gradually cleansing and shaping it...

This was a soul power that transcended his current physical body, and no matter which body he would reside in the future, this profound soul power would remain!

"This Yuan You seems to really be making me stronger!" Wu Hen could clearly feel it.

At the same time, Wu Hen sensed a shadow covering his right hand. In his soul-out-of-body state, he finally saw that there was a black and white intertwined Witch Dragon wrapped around his body...

This little creature was frantically darting around, expressing its slight dissatisfaction!

"Oh, Little Yi, don’t keep eyeing my Yuan You... I need to go home."

"Think about it, there are more delicious Half-humans in the home!"

"Just go ahead and feast, to your fill!!"

After hearing Wu Hen’s words, Little Yi finally calmed down.

Suddenly, the Ghostly Glow bathing his body grew stronger, enveloping Wu Hen completely.

In the next moment, Wu Hen felt a distant ancient call. His soul instantly soared to Cloud Peak, racing towards a Holy Heavenly Kingdom!

The entire process was extremely comfortable, like a baby being cradled in a tender embrace, falling asleep in peace and fulfillment...

So, this was the proper soul bridge, the blessing recall bestowed by the Nuwa God End!