Chapter 2697 Trial in the Desert
“God, forgive me!”
The missionary would repent like this every time he was briefly awake.
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He didn’t know that his god was also going through a trial.
Xiao Huan then threw the stone into a new place.
It was a desert.
"As a god, you should receive more profound training." Xiao Huan said this, sounding like an adult.
In fact, Zhao Han knew that this guy was just imitating his teacher's speech.
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The stone body staggered forward under the scorching sun, and his skin was eroded by the ruthless desert wind and sand, leaving cracked scars.
His eyes revealed exhaustion and despair, but in this desolate desert, he still persisted, looking for a glimmer of hope.
Both sisters had just sealed his power.
The advantage he can have is that he will not die, and other things are similar to ordinary people.
Only by experiencing ordinary people can we understand ordinary people and know how to guide them.
The temperature in the desert reached its peak at noon, and heat waves invaded the stone body one after another.
His lips were chapped, his throat was on fire, and every step he took was like walking on a hot iron plate.
Shitou's consciousness began to blur, and hallucinations appeared in front of his eyes. He saw oasis, clear springs, and those soldiers and friends who had passed away.
At the moment when the stone was about to fall, a group of desert survivors appeared in his sight.
Wearing shabby clothes and wearing sand-proof hoods on their faces, they are setting up a temporary camp under a shady sand dune.
They are digging carefully in the sand, looking for moist sand, and carefully absorbing the moisture.
Can a place like this still exist?
Why do you have to survive in the desert instead of in places with abundant water?
The survivors noticed the stone, and their eyes revealed vigilance and curiosity.
A middle-aged man who seemed to be the leader walked over, with a trace of scrutiny in his eyes.
"Who are you? Why are you here?" The leader's voice was hoarse, and there was a trace of doubt in his eyes.
Stone raised his head hard, his voice was weak and hoarse: "My name is Shitou, I'm just passing by, I need help."
The leader nodded, with a look in his eyes A hint of sympathy: "Okay, we'll take you back, but you have to tell us your story."
In the temporary camp, the survivors were busy, collecting water and looking for food, everyone was Work hard to survive.
Water is obtained from deep within the sand, while food is scorpions, poisonous snakes, bugs, and camel stings.
Even looking at the stone felt difficult.
Everyone can only get the minimum amount of food and water.
Do as little activity as possible, and do not excrete at will.
The stone was taken to a shady tent.
His body was gently placed on a simple bed.
A young woman walked over, with a hint of tenderness in her eyes.
She handed Shi Shi a bowl of squeezed murky water.
She touched Shi Shi’s forehead affectionately with her hand.
"Drink slowly, don't be in a hurry, child." The woman's voice was soft, and there was a trace of care in her eyes.
A trace of gratitude flashed in Shitou's eyes.
It's like going back to a few months ago, how wonderful it was at that time, and my mother's arms.
He drank the water slowly, and his body began to recover gradually.
As night fell, the temperature in the desert dropped sharply, and a bonfire was lit in the camp. The survivors sat around the bonfire, with a hint of warmth in their eyes.
The sudden drop in temperature made them start getting water in time.
They tried to get dew from the surface of the stone, as well as the surface of the tent.
This lets the stones know where their water mainly comes from.
The water in the sand is just a slight supplement.
He sat up. Although his body was still weak, there was light in his eyes.
These mortals can live strong.
"We were trapped here during an escape." The leader's voice echoed around the campfire, with a hint of helplessness in his eyes.
"We escaped the oppression of the dynasty. Their labor was too heavy. We had to work 140 days a year. No one took care of the crops, the elderly, and the children."
"Although the desert is cruel, But the cruel thing is the fairest, because it will also treat the tax collectors of the dynasty cruelly."
Shitou nodded, with a hint of determination in his eyes: "I will help you, we. Find a way to survive together in the desert."
In the next few days, Shitou and the survivors worked hard to survive. Together they search for water sources, fight against the beasts in the desert, and find new ways to survive in the desert.
“It is best to be able to plant and avoid evaporation of water.”
"There must be a suitable and stable underground water source."
"That is an oasis."
"But oasis can only last a few years before being ended by storms and groundwater movement. ”
Shitou’s injuries gradually recovered.
He was pleasantly surprised to find that his power gradually returned.
He knew that his two sisters would not give up on him.
While searching for water, they encountered a group of bandits in the desert.
These bandits were actually riding camels, with greed and cruelty in their eyes.
Stone and the survivors quickly formed a defensive formation, with determination and bravery in their eyes.
“Why don’t you let us go even though we are already living in the most difficult environment?” the leader shouted in pain.
"We must resist. No matter where we are, only by resisting can the cruel people not succeed." Shitou's voice echoed in the hearts of everyone.
Their eyes became sharp, shining with unyielding light.
They don’t want to run away like this anymore.
Compared to the harsh desert environment, these bandits seem to be easier to deal with.
At least in the eyes of these robbers, it is meat that can be dried for a year!
Don't think there is anything terrible about cannibalism...
For survival, especially survival on hell difficulty, people's bottom line will quickly degrade.
Of course, after the living conditions are restored, they will also forget this history.
Cannibalism is always a kind of thing that has many hidden dangers and is too irritating to normal people's safety psychology.
Because this thing will cause the order to collapse, no one dares to sleep peacefully.
It's as scary as parents talking about eating their daughters.
After a fierce battle, the bandits were repulsed.
The stone and the survivors won.
There was a hint of joy and exhaustion in their eyes, and their hearts were full of hope.
The robber was quickly dried.
There is enough meat for six people, enough for them to live for two months.
"You can't eat people." Shitou suddenly said: "I have a feeling that if you eat a person, you will never be a normal person again."
However, the others did not argue with him.
Just broke up silently.
Stones stand on the dunes at dawn in the desert.
His eyes crossed the desert and looked into the distance.
His heart was filled with complex emotions. He knew that this desert trial had just begun, and more challenges were still waiting for him.
It's like no one listened to him just now.
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Another day has arrived.
In the boundless desert, the scorching sun is like a scorching furnace, scorching every inch of the land. Stone, this god and traveler with special abilities.
He chose to help the survivors find water.
He prepared to stagger across the land of death. His skin was tanned and his lips were chapped, but there was still an unyielding light in his eyes.
Finally, during an unexpected exploration, he discovered that his ability appeared when he fainted.
His divine power can finally be turned into practical skills - communicating with the earth, guiding underground water veins, and even making plants grow in the harshest environments.
Shitou stood on top of a sand dune. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath.
The following is the temporary camp.
The leader was looking at him doubtfully, wondering what this little guy who had been rescued would do.
The stone is feeling the pulse of the desert, which is an ancient and mysterious language.
He reached out and touched the sand, and his abilities began to resonate with the land.
"Please guide me, guardian of the desert." The voice of the stone echoed in the wind, and his heart made a request to the desert.
Suddenly, he felt a cool force surge from the soles of his feet.
A vein of underground water slowly rose under his guidance.
He opened his eyes and saw a clear spring gushing out from under the sand not far away, forming a small oasis.
The survivors gathered around in surprise, their eyes filled with disbelief.
The team leader was immediately shocked.
Then I felt terrible.
This is not the power that humans should have.
However, everyone else cheered, surrounding the clear spring, with long-lost smiles on their faces.
They all used the cleanest containers to hold clear springs.
"Stone, how did you do it?" the team leader asked seriously.
There was awe in his eyes.
Stone smiled and shook his head: "This is a gift from the desert, and I am just its messenger."
Under the nourishment of the oasis, the surrounding plants began to grow, and patches of green appeared. spread in the desert.
Soon Elaeagnus trees were planted, as well as some plants suitable for the desert environment.
At the same time, they also tried to find rare stone slabs to cover the spring to prevent the sun from reaching it.
Sunlight will make water disappear, this is common sense.
They spent a lot of effort, even putting the tent over the clear spring.
People set the strictest regulations.
No one is allowed to approach the clear spring easily. Someone must clean it regularly and perform worship services.
On this day, various crops began to be harvested.
The survivors began to pick fruits and catch fish and shrimps that emerged inexplicably from the clear spring pool.
Their living conditions have been greatly improved.
They didn’t know where the fish came from. Maybe it was the eggs brought by the strong wind, or maybe it had been buried underground for a long time.
In short, these fish represent the abundance of food.
As time goes by, the oasis becomes more and more prosperous.
The special ability of the stone not only brings water, but also makes the food resources in this desert abundant. He guides the growth of plants and ensures the supply of food.
The survivors established a more prosperous camp in the oasis, where they planted crops and raised animals.
Children were playing in the oasis, and their laughter echoed in the desert, bringing life to this desolate place.
They finally had a good life.
People are happy.
On this day, night falls and the temperature in the desert drops sharply, but the oasis is full of warmth.
The survivors gathered around the bonfire. They celebrated the miracle of life and were grateful for the gifts brought by the stone.
"We must have saved a god." someone said.
"Stone, you are our hero." A young woman, her eyes were full of gratitude, and she fell in love with Stone.
But the stone just smiled.
He knew that his ability had changed the fate of this desert, but he also knew that this was just the beginning.
There are more possibilities for his abilities.
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In the center of the oasis, a clear spring flows, nourishing the surrounding vegetation and bringing hope of life.
Soon the news spread around.
There are few people in the desert, but not none.
Someone quietly comes to live here.
Someone came over to see if it was true. Is there really someone who can summon an oasis?
That is definitely the highest god in the desert.
There are more secrets hidden deep in this desert, waiting to be revealed.
One morning, when the first ray of sunlight penetrated the clouds, the stone stood on the edge of the oasis.
His eyes were suddenly attracted by a strange light on the sand dunes in the distance.
He could feel the ancient and mysterious power contained in that light. It was the whisper of the desert, calling him to explore.
"There seems to be something there." Shitou's voice contained a hint of curiosity and vigilance.
Sam is the current leader.
He is responsible for dividing the harvest equally so that everyone can survive.
Of course this method is not very easy to use now.
Some people don’t want to work anymore.
Because of the existence of the clear spring pool, everyone can easily exchange for food.
And those foods are really hard to make.
It just so happens that they can gain a lot of wealth by selling clear springs.
The leader walked to the stone, his eyes were also full of doubts: "That may be an ancient ruins, we have never dared to explore in depth."
"This is very common in the desert. How many ancient tombs of dynasties have been preserved in the desert?”
After deciding to explore the ruins, Shitou and Sam quickly organized an expedition team composed of the bravest warriors in the oasis.
They prepared the necessary supplies and weapons, and everyone knew that this would be a journey full of unknowns and dangers.
“We don’t know what we will face, but I believe we can meet any challenge.” Stone’s voice was powerful.
There is also a light of determination in his eyes.
The expedition team passed through the oasis and headed towards the ruins.
The scorching sun scorched them mercilessly, and sandstorms struck from time to time, causing huge obstacles to their progress.
The stone uses its own ability to guide underground water veins, providing water for the team and ensuring the safety of the expedition team.
In a sandstorm, Shitou stood at the front of the team. His body emitted a faint light, forming a protective shield to protect the team from the sand and dust.
He was quickly worshiped as a true god.
"Follow me, we can't get lost here." Shitou said seriously.
"I'm not a god. Gods are not as low-level as me."
"In our eyes, you are much more real than those tall gods. You are very wise." One explorer said.
After several days of arduous trek, the expedition team finally arrived at the site of the ruins.
An ancient stone gate is looming in the wind and sand. The stone gate is covered with strange runes, as if it is a portal to another world.
“This is the ruins.” There was a hint of awe in the voice of leader Sam, his eyes lingering on the stone door.
Shi Shi stepped forward and touched the runes on the stone door with his hands. He could feel the power contained in the runes.
He closed his eyes and began to communicate with these runes, trying to unlock the secret of the stone door.
(End of this chapter)