Chapter 323 An orderly start Ⅱ

　　The previous day, Wan Pei made a copy of the map and handed it to Zhou Ge. After a night's rest, the two set out in opposite directions the next day—one northbound and the other southbound.　　Before departing, Zhou Ge repeatedly urged Bai Shengxue to ensure Wan Pei's safety.　　Bai Shengxue, grateful for Zhou Ge's trust, readily agreed without hesitation.　　As Zhou Ge ventured into the land of demons for the first time, he felt like he had stepped into an entirely different world, especially when he found himself in the sandy plains. Fortunately, there wasn't much wind today; otherwise, the sandstorm would have made it impossible to move forward.　　After traveling about twenty kilometers southeast, Zhou Ge came across a towering statue that caught his eye. Upon closer inspection, it seemed to be a general wielding double hammers. Due to years of exposure to wind and sand, its features were barely recognizable.　　He bowed to the statue as a sign of respect and continued his journey. Suddenly, h