After the arcane origin stone riverbed supporting Crescent Moon Spring shattered, Ye Feng and the others fell, but fortunately, Jiang Sishan, a cultivator of wind-attribute arcane energy, and Xue Yuli, a cultivator of water-attribute arcane energy, prevented Ye Feng and Xiaoxiao from plummeting to their deaths.
However, they were thoroughly drenched, as the river water, no longer supported by its bed or bound by the arcane formation, cascaded down from the sky, forming a torrential downpour...
"Big brother, over there, there's a crescent-shaped lake!"
Mid-air, Xiaoxiao pointed in a direction and exclaimed excitedly.
"Huh!"
Ye Feng followed Xiaoxiao's gaze and was immediately surprised.
Below them, on a high mountain, a small waterfall cascaded down, forming a lake at its base. The lake's shape was exactly that of a crescent moon.
"Let's call it Crescent Moon Spring from now on!"
Recalling their recent experiences, Xue Yuli glanced at Ye Feng and a thought struck her.
With the help of Jiang Sishan, Xue Yuli, and their arcane energies, Ye Feng and the others landed safely.
"Am I dreaming? Did the desert really turn into an oasis?"
"It's possible. I used to dream of sand dunes turning into oases... but only a small area, not this boundless expanse..."
"Are the few of us old guys having the same dream?"
"Were we killed by that monster, Blood Skull, and have we arrived in paradise? Ah, why are you pinching me? It hurts!"
"Ah, it hurts! Old Guo, what are you doing?"
"One of you thinks he's dreaming, and the other thinks he's dead... Neither of you can feel pain, right..."
"Uh..."
"Hahaha..."
"Let's go take a look over there, looks like there are fish..."
The remaining few members of Ocean Paradise, despite having witnessed the drastic transformation of the sand dunes from the air, still couldn't believe it when their feet touched the verdant ground. They pinched their thighs, their faces, rubbed their eyes... using various methods to confirm what they were seeing...
After confirming they weren't dreaming, they scattered and ran in all directions, frolicking joyfully.
A few individuals in their forties, even nearing their fated years, were acting like children...
"It's unbelievable... It's completely impossible to tell that this was a desert terrain before... In just a day and a night..."
"Not only did the sand turn into soil... even mountains have appeared... So much vegetation, water, and towering trees..."
"This is simply a miracle!"
Jiang Sishan, after a thorough observation, was also filled with admiration.
"It was quite coincidental. This time, Blood Skull brought everyone from the Skull Society, including their cooks, in search of the Nether Script Divine Stele. Even some smaller factions affiliated with them were coerced or encouraged to join."
"The Bald Gang also mobilized their entire force... along with anyone they could compel..."
"According to Guo Hai, because of this, the underground bar of Ocean Paradise was almost empty... Most of the madmen in the sand dunes went to the Super Sandstorm Zone..."
"And these people have now become the wronged dead... They died in the ancient battlefield of the Super Sandstorm Zone..."
Bathed in the gentle sunlight and feeling the humid breeze on their faces, Xue Yuli was deeply moved.
"Ye Feng, what are you planning to do next..."
Xue Yuli turned to look at Ye Feng's previous position, about to ask about his plans, wanting to repay him properly, but found that Ye Feng was nowhere to be seen.
"Splash!"
Just then, a splash sounded. Ye Feng had jumped entirely into the crescent-shaped lake.
"Xiaoxiao, come swimming quickly... The water temperature here is just right..."
After diving for a while in the crescent-shaped lake, Ye Feng surfaced and called out to Xiaoxiao.
"Oh, okay!"
Like Ye Feng, Xiaoxiao hadn't bathed since entering the sand dunes and felt uncomfortable. She had long wanted to jump in and play in the water. Ye Feng had jumped into the lake first to test the water temperature and safety...
"Splash!"
"Whoosh~ Swish~..."
Afterward, Ye Feng and Xiaoxiao happily played in the water. Jiang Sishan flew into the sky to observe, while Xue Yuli lay quietly on the grass, breathing in the unique fragrance of the soil and grass...
...
The next day,
Evening,
Ocean Paradise,
As a result of the sand dunes transforming into an oasis, the area where Ocean Paradise was located also became lush and green. The tall protective walls surrounding it were covered in climbing plants like ivy and moss.
The exterior of the steel and concrete buildings in the central area of Ocean Paradise was also adorned with greenery, giving it the appearance of a city garden at first glance.
At this moment, Ocean Paradise was bustling with people, holding a grand celebration. Everyone was busy with something, their faces filled with joyful smiles.
"Ye Feng, what's wrong?"
Dressed in an evening gown and holding a wine glass, Xue Yuli walked up to Ye Feng and said softly.
"Oh, it's nothing..."
Ye Feng shook his head gently. "I'm just a little surprised. A few days ago, I encountered people from the sand dunes... they were all fierce and full of aggression, always ready to fight at the slightest provocation... but these people here..."
"These people were ordinary folks in the sand dunes before. Although the conditions in the sand dunes were getting worse, they didn't leave. After all, this was... their homeland..."
"They used to make a meager living in the sand dunes by working for Ocean Paradise!"
Xue Yuli took a sip of red wine from her glass and continued, "When I first established Ocean Paradise, it was to provide a place for these ordinary people. Guo Hai and Liu Lei are also loyal to me for this reason!"
"Because of the Nether Script Divine Stele, most of the madmen in the sand dunes went to that ancient battlefield and were all wiped out..."
"They were so happy to hear this news that they couldn't sleep and are now discussing how to develop this sand dune area."
"Of course, besides celebrating the transformation of the sand dunes into an oasis, this banquet is primarily to express our gratitude to you!"
She paused and added.
"Ye Feng!"
Suddenly, Jiang Sishan, holding a wine glass in one hand and a roasted chicken leg in the other, his mouth greasy, ran over and looked at Ye Feng with a serious expression.
"What is it?"
Ye Feng was a little bewildered.
"Ye Feng, what is your relationship with that masked, ridiculously powerful white-clothed woman from the ancient battlefield?"
Jiang Sishan cast a wary glance around, then leaned closer to Ye Feng and whispered.
"Are you talking about Yue Feixue? What about her?"
Speaking of this, Ye Feng also lowered his voice.
"Ye Feng, when I was inquiring about Mei You and Bi Mao in the sand dunes earlier, I accidentally learned that a mysterious person has offered a high bounty for your head!"
"I didn't tell you before because I couldn't contact you, and then there was so much happening during the super sandstorm, I forgot!"
Jiang Sishan glanced around again. "The mysterious person offering the high bounty for you is that mysterious white-clothed woman!"
"What?!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Feng was genuinely surprised and also greatly startled.