Wizard: I use my omniscience to interpret the truth.

This meant that Byron's biggest problem was how to leave the desert.

Looking at the unusually calm desert, a glint of light flashed in Byron's eyes.

"Omniscient, scan this area, focusing on the underground, the largest possible area!"

[Start scanning...]

As the scan began, Byron felt a sharp pain in his head, as if he were being pricked by a needle.

He knew in his heart that this was the result of his mental energy being fully activated.

"It's been so long since I've felt this way. I think the last time was on the ferry," Byron thought to himself.

Time passed little by little, and the stinging pain in Byron's mind gradually subsided.

Shortly afterward, a message suddenly appeared before Byron's eyes.

[Analysis complete.]

[Two races exist in the desert. One is the Crystal Cave Worm, recorded on the information crystal. They live underground and are insectoid beings that are half-human and half-crystalline, their bodies covered with unknown pale blue crystals, and they have no facial features.]

[It is highly likely that this race relies on crystals throughout their bodies to perceive their surroundings and is extremely sensitive to vibrations. It is recommended not to move around unnecessarily before ascertaining the situation.]

[Another type is the crystalline buoyancy, which consists of energy crystal clusters about the size of a fist. It has no physical form, floats and moves in the air, and is non-aggressive.]

At the same time, at the end of the information, the All-Knowing Eye also included a 3D underground map, marking the distribution of the discovered crystal cavern worms.

Byron looked at the complex underground structure displayed on the 3D map, the honeycomb-like crystal caves, the dense red dots, and the areas marked as extremely dangerous, and couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.

Byron looked up, his gaze towards the gray, crystalline desert filled with solemnity.

It seems that he was right not to act rashly before.

This region may appear calm on the surface, but beneath lies a turbulent undercurrent.

We can't force our way through this area; we have to outsmart them.

but.......

Byron suddenly raised his hand, looked at the tiny, shimmering point at his fingertip, and fell silent.

"So this is the crystallization erosion recorded in the information crystal? It's indeed powerful; it's only been here a short time, yet it's already begun."

"I need to figure out how much time I have left to better plan, to understand the omniscience, analyze the crystallization and erosion occurring on my body, and estimate how much time I have left and what solutions are available."

[Analysis begins...Analysis complete]

[Crystallization Erosion: A unique rule of the Netherworld Crystal Nest plane, where all free magic within the plane will spontaneously condense into solid crystals.]

[If an organic life form remains there for an extended period, its flesh, bones, and magic will gradually crystallize and transform.]

[Solution: Possess native animal bloodline and enter the wizard's territory.]

[Estimated time for complete crystallization: 371 hours, 51 minutes, and 19 seconds]

[Warning: When crystallization reaches 60%, it will become difficult; when it reaches 70%, it will become completely immobile.]

Looking at the information in front of him, Byron remained calm and muttered to himself, "If that's the case, then there aren't fifteen days left. At most, there are ten more days."

"It seems we must find a way to evade the insects' senses in the next few days."

Just then, Byron suddenly sensed the sound of footsteps coming from ahead.

Byron frowned, then quickly squatted down without moving his legs, trying to conceal himself as much as possible.

He knew in his heart that this commotion could not have been caused by those worms, since they didn't have legs.

Then he would have to be just like him, a student who was teleported to this godforsaken desert.

After concealing himself, Byron raised his eyes and looked in the direction from which the sound came.

At this moment, to his left front, there was a student dressed in a tight-fitting outfit heading in the direction indicated by the information crystal.

At the same time, Byron also discovered that the worms marked on the map by the All-Knowing Eye were rapidly advancing towards the student's location, closing in on him.

Upon seeing this, Byron silently offered his blessings to the student in his heart and concealed himself even more.

After all, who knows what the student will do when he discovers himself on his deathbed?

Byron dared not gamble on human nature, especially since the man was a wizard.

He knew these people's nature all too well; after all, he was a wizard himself, and he was like that too.

Byron was initially worried that this was a bit unsafe and wanted to use "Light Refraction Concealment" to completely hide his figure.

But at the very moment his mental power connected with the magic, Byron noticed that the worms around him, who had been heading towards the student in the tight-fitting clothes, suddenly turned around and looked at him.

This discovery nearly scared Byron out of his wits. He also realized that, in addition to the tremors, these worms were also very sensitive to fluctuations in magical energy.

Therefore, Byron also quickly interrupted his actions of connecting with magic and completely suppressed his own magic.

Just as the magic completely subsided, the few worms that had turned back once again headed towards the student in the tight-fitting clothes.

Seeing this, Byron breathed a sigh of relief and began to obediently look at the students in their combat uniforms, waiting for what was about to happen, and having the All-Knowing Eye record it.

After all, this was the first time he had ever witnessed a battle between wizard students, and it was against these worms.

Not only can he obtain information about other wizard apprentices, but he can also gain a deeper understanding of these Worms and find a way out more quickly.

"Thank you to that friend who helped me so quietly. When I leave, I'll make sure you have a proper burial and won't be left to rot in the wilderness."

Just as Byron was watching, the wizard apprentice seemed to sense something, his expression suddenly changed, and his eyes warily scanned his surroundings.

Suddenly, a handful of orange-yellow, flickering flames appeared in his hand.

Byron recognized the object; it was one of the sorcery tricks he had learned: the 'Elemental Fireball'.

Upon witnessing this scene, Byron stared intently at him and silently mourned for him in his heart.

Because the moment the fireball appeared, not only were the worms around him aroused, but even a large area of ​​worms swimming around Byron were drawn to it.

At this moment, the student in the tight-fitting clothes was no longer in a life-or-death situation, but had a one in ten chance of survival.

The student in his tight-fitting clothes roared, "Out..."

"puff--!"

Before the student in the tight-fitting clothes could finish speaking, he was interrupted by this voice.

Countless massive worms with pale blue crystalline armor surged out from underground.

The students in their combat gear changed their expressions from solemn to terrified.

But before he could react, he was already engulfed by the dense swarm of worms.

Moreover, more and more worms were attracted by the commotion and became part of the swarm.

Upon seeing this scene, Byron's eyes twitched slightly. It was ruthless, utterly ruthless.

As for the student in the tight-fitting clothes, apart from uttering a harsh remark and casting an "Elemental Fireball" spell, he didn't make any noise at all.

This truly disappointed Byron, who felt both pity for his misfortune and anger at his lack of ambition.

I never expected it to be all bark and no bite.