There are many bandit groups in the desert, big and small, scattered around the desert borders. They didn't dare to get too close to the center of the desert as they were afraid of the people from Rock Hill City and the legendary undying monsters.
Shao Xuan and the rest followed Sapphire in a certain direction. They had already walked so far and they were heading towards the area with the most bandit groups. They were sure that the five of them went to the bandit group, but they didn't know if they were forced or not.
In that direction, there were indeed desert bandits. However, if they continued to walk in that direction, they would leave the desert and see lakes, forests, and tall mountains. However, none of the desert bandits went there because there were many ferocious beasts that they couldn't fight against. The beasts in the desert would often go there to drink water. During the breeding season, the fighting was even more intense. Only the strong in the food chain could survive there, the bandits didn't have the ability to go there yet.
Shao Xuan knew about the situation there because past the mountain range, they were very close to the grasslands and the Hui tribe. The reason why the Hui tribe was able to capture a monster and bring it back was because they were closer to the desert. However, if it weren't for special circumstances, they wouldn't go through the mountain range. Although it's a short journey, it's troublesome. In the past, they would take the longer route to the desert and it would take a longer time but it was safer.
While he was deep in thought, Shao Xuan recalled the general situation. The desert bandits were forced to the border and had nowhere else to go. If they retreated further, they would have to fight with the beasts. However, any force that could survive Rock Hill City's purge was not to be underestimated.
Although many people said that the bandits were mostly built by the slave masters, compared to Wu Yan, the group formed by the slaves was more dangerous.
The leaders of the slaves who could truly establish a powerful organization and survive the chaos of the desert were likely to be those who had already broken free from their shackles!
To be able to break free from the slave masters' enslavement and break free from their shackles, every one of them was extremely talented and had a strong temperament. They were even more terrifying than the slave masters. Shao Xuan even dared to say that in a few decades, the scattered forces in the desert would disappear or be gathered together. Among the last remaining forces, the slaves would definitely establish more forces than the slave masters.
However, in the current situation, whether it's the slaves or the slave masters, they aren't easy to talk to.
At this time, at the edge of the desert, there was a small city made of sand and stones. It was not a big city. Compared to the several big cities in the desert, it was not even one-tenth the size. At most, it could only be regarded as a place to gather and shelter people from the wind and rain.
The people in this town have dark brown patterns on their bodies like snakes coiling around their bodies. They are known as the 'Sand Snakes'.
The 'Sand Snakes' are one of the more famous bandit groups. The leader of this group is a man named Hei Sha. He used to be a slave but during the chaos of the desert, he escaped with a group of slaves and broke free from his shackles. He then built the 'Sand Snakes' at the edge of the desert.
Outside the small town, a group of nearly a hundred people approached. They were stopped at the gate of the small town. The group left their camels outside and left a few people to take care of the camels. The leader led the others into the small town.
These people didn't belong to this town or the 'Sand Snakes'. They belonged to another bandit group – the 'Blue Beetle'.
The 'Blue Beetle' is one of the more unique groups among the bandit groups. They were also one of the earliest groups to be established. When many people were fleeing, they found a place with a well. When everyone else was using rocks as weapons, they were already using gold. Rumours say that the 'Blue Beetle' has a slave master supporting them. However, after a few years, those who know the 'Blue Beetle' know that there is no slave master in the group. The leader is also a slave named Yiken who broke free from his shackles.
Probably because they rose too early, they gained the upper hand. By the time the bandit groups started to develop, the 'Blue Beetle' had already gained a firm foothold and recruited many people. Now, the 'Blue Beetle' is one of the more famous bandit groups. They're not any weaker than the 'Sand Snakes'.
However, compared to other groups, the 'Blue Beetle' name wasn't as domineering. Other groups had names with words like 'Snake', 'Scorpion', 'Vulture', 'Knife', 'Axe' and so on. The 'Blue Beetle', on the other hand, took on an insect name. Even their symbol looked ridiculous.
They were no longer tribesmen. However, if they wanted to rebuild their 'tribe', a symbol full of meaning was necessary. A symbol signified faith. It was a spiritual sustenance in a difficult situation. It also signified the beginning of a new life, similar to the tribesmen's totem. Therefore, they tried their best to use powerful species as symbols for their groups. For example, the 'Sand Snakes' symbol was a desert viper. A tiny drop of its venom was enough to kill people. It was feared.
As for the 'Blue Beetle'? Their symbol was a blue bug.
The 'Blue Beetle' was probably the only bandit group that used a bug as a symbol. Although many mocked them in private, they didn't understand why they would use such a symbol. The 'Blue Beetle' leader must be out of his mind to come up with such a symbol. However, in front of the 'Blue Beetle' members, no one dared to mock them. Otherwise, a bloody battle would ensue.
Among these people, other than the leader, the others had yet to break free from their shackles. After all, not everyone could reach that step. After all, there were only a few people who had the talent, strength, and temperament. Now, these people had already established their own forces.
After being slaves for so long, once they saw a glimmer of hope, they would have thoughts of rebellion. They no longer wanted to be slaves. They no longer wanted to be ordered around and trampled on by others. They wanted to control their own futures.
This time, the 'Blue Beetle' leader, Yiken, was at the forefront. He was here to negotiate with Black Sand.
Yiken was very tanned. Most of the slaves in the desert were like that. He didn't look very strong and his body was lean. Standing opposite him was the Sand Snakes' leader, Black Sand. His body was covered in firm muscles. Under his tanned skin, he looked like an iron tower. His naked upper body was surrounded by black vipers. His entire being exuded a dangerous and oppressive aura.
"Long time no see, Yiken." Black Sand strode over. Although there was a smile on his face, his eyes were gloomy. He didn't look like he was in a good mood.
Yiken, on the other hand, acted as if he didn't see his expression. He maintained his pace and his tone was calm and distant. "Long time no see, Black Sand."
Both of them raised their palms and clapped in the air. Their eyes met, filled with wariness.
Black Sand's gaze swept across Yiken. On Yiken's exposed arms was an inverted beetle. Above the beetle was a round ball.
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