Zhou Jun grinned triumphantly as he stared at the crystal, its brownish glow casting a dim light. This was no ordinary crystal; it was an incredibly rare material sourced only from the sand monster.
His fingers caressed the crystal's surface, attempting to pry it from the wall. But the crystal remained stubbornly attached.
[Alert, danger level D detected]
The holographic system surprised him, and he turned to see several humanoid figures made entirely of sand.
"Of course, I have to deal with you all first," Zhou Jun declared.
With that, he confronted the sand figures.
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Meanwhile, in another part of the city...
A young man dashed towards the city of Tianhai, undeterred by the challenging terrain obstructed by thick sand. His steps were unwavering, his spirit undaunted.
"I must find that crystal!" he exclaimed with fervent enthusiasm.
