Full-Time Magister: Super Mage

Chapter 538

Upon entering the desert, one is greeted by endless golden sand dunes. If one were to stand on a higher dune and look down, the magnificent golden landscape would unfold before one's eyes. Faced with such a unique natural spectacle, one is not only struck by the insignificance of humankind but also deeply awestruck by the wonders of nature.

The area was calm, with no wind and no dust in the air.

Jiang Han led the group across one sand dune after another, heading towards the location designated by the African Magic Association.

According to the map, this area is not yet the true boundary of the Sahara, but only the outer desert ring, and it is relatively close to the Mediterranean Sea.

In fact, the most terrifying thing about the Sahara is not the demons that far surpass those of the outside world, but the eerie maze hidden in the desert. Many people who mistakenly enter the Sahara lose their way because of this, and unknowingly wander further and further away, eventually becoming completely unable to get out of the desert maze.

"Nu Jiao, use plant magic to connect everyone together to prevent anyone from getting lost later," Jiang Han said.

"Aren't you being too nervous? This is all desert, how could anyone get lost?" Mo Fan said as he walked up.

"There are mazes created by high-level demons on the outer edge of the Sahara. Otherwise, how do you think that team got lost on the outer edge?"

"Moreover, it's very difficult to determine directions here. There are sand dunes all around, and no matter what marks you make, they will be covered by sand blown by the wind. As for determining directions by the sun in the sky, that's equally difficult," Jiang Han said calmly.

In addition to having Mu Nujiao use plant magic to light up everyone, Jiang Han also used necromancy to revive dozens of warrior-level skeleton soldiers to prevent any unforeseen circumstances.

After walking for several miles, the group arrived at a large sand dune. Nan Yu pointed to the south and said, "The last place where the missing group made contact is roughly here, and it's a few kilometers away from the Desert Maze Sea that Jiang Han mentioned."

"My mentor told me that they encountered a strong sandstorm and entered the desert maze in search of shelter. The sandstorm was heading south, so I think they must have gone south."

"So what do we do now? We can't just go straight in, can we?" Jiang Yu said.

"By connecting the plant vines together, and then exploring forward in a long, serpentine formation, releasing a magical signal every five minutes, we can minimize the chances of anyone getting lost," Jiang Han said.

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There is a fairly clear boundary in the Desert Maze: the golden sand slowly turns reddish, and when the desert in front of them begins to turn reddish, it means they have entered the Desert Maze.

If everyone hadn't been connected by plant vines and hadn't released a magical signal every five minutes, Jiang Han was certain that someone would have lost their way as soon as they entered the maze's area.

There's no way around it; apart from the blue sky, the surrounding area is an endless red desert.

In such a place, without flags, coordinates, or landmarks, it's as if you've entered pure darkness.

The soft, rolling sand dunes in the desert are constantly repeating themselves. You walk through one dune after another, and when the surrounding area is always the same endlessly, it's no different from entering a pitch-black world where you can't see your hand in front of your face. You'll completely lose your way and won't even know if you're going straight or going in circles.

That's not the scariest part. The scariest part is that communication devices are also interfered with here. As for sensing the location of others through spatial fluctuations, it is also affected by unknown forces.

After walking for about half an hour, Jiang Han finally found a useful clue in the desert: a light green tent buried in the sand.

"How's it going? Have you found any useful clues?" Mu Nujiao, who was closer to Jiang Han, asked first.

"Although we only found some broken tents, it's certain that the African National Team lost contact here." Jiang Han carried the broken tents and walked towards the outside of the maze along the plant vines.

Because they didn't venture too deep, they didn't encounter any clan battles between the Sand Foxes and the Poisonous Fire Scorpions. Moreover, with several commander-level undead creatures guarding them, there were no creatures that could easily provoke them.

After notifying the African Magic Association, Jiang Han instructed the others to rest on the outer edge and wait for the Magic Association's rescue team.

Two days later, a rescue team led by a high-level mage arrived at the outer circle. After obtaining clues from Jiang Han and his group, the rescue team began its rescue operation.

After learning that the super-level mage leading the team was named Devon, Jiang Han already knew the fate of the rescue team. As for whether the African National Team could escape the maze, that would depend on their own luck. In any case, Devon was probably doomed.

Just as Jiang Han had guessed, as soon as Devon's rescue team approached the desert maze, a massive sandstorm appeared, blotting out the sky, and then continued to sweep outwards from the maze.

"Quickly retreat, something big is coming." With that, Jiang Han called for the group to retreat on the Skeleton Nether Dragon, while the other undead summoned beasts guarded the surrounding area, preventing any demons from flying out of the sandstorm to attack them.

Standing on the back of the skeletal Nether Dragon and looking back, the world was covered in yellow dust, and the rolling sand and gravel looked like a mudslide sweeping up into the sky, which made people's hearts tremble. If Jiang Han hadn't led everyone to run fast, they would have been buried by the 'sand waterfall' by now.

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This sandstorm was several times more violent than any sandstorm ever recorded, as if it could swallow the entire world at any moment.

At the top of the giant sandstorm, a blurry, arrogant figure could be vaguely seen, its entire body swirling with suspended sand and gravel, its pupils filled with intense resentment and hatred. The raging sandstorm was merely a tool for its revenge.

"Wow, what is that?" Zhao Manyan couldn't help but ask.

"Although we can only see a blurry figure, the overwhelming resentment emanating from it can affect those with weak wills. It is very likely a monarch-level creature," Jiang Shaoxu said seriously.

"It's a bit like an elemental spirit," Jiang Yu said thoughtfully.

"It's not just a resemblance; it's an elemental demon, and one that is extremely hostile to humans," Jiang Han said. (End of Chapter)