The hunting team leader immediately made a battle deployment in an orderly manner upon seeing this. He arranged for some of his team members to flank the bull and try to force it to a relatively flat and open area so that it could be better captured.
Jiang Qiong, Nan Fengxue and Lang Nana stood at the front of the team, ready to face the attack of the sandstorm bull at any time.
As the hunting team gradually approached, the Sandstorm Bull seemed to sense the approaching danger. It slowly raised its head and let out a deafening roar. The sound was like rumbling thunder, echoing in the desert.
In an instant, the surrounding wind and sand suddenly became more violent, as if ignited by its anger.
Then, it dug the ground with all four of its hooves, splashing up large amounts of yellow sand, and rushed towards the hunting team like a cannonball. Wherever it went, yellow sand splashed and the ground shook violently, as if a small earthquake had occurred.
Jiang Qiong was the first to rush towards the sandstorm bull, waving the long sword obtained from the ruins in his hand, and the sword body was shining with mysterious light.
He cast the spell of "Star-Crushing Sword", and as the sword was swung, the power of the bright stars gathered like a tide, and dazzling sword energy shot towards the sandstorm bull like a meteor chasing the moon.
The sword energy hit the Sandstorm Bull, making a series of muffled "bang bang" sounds. The thick fur of the Sandstorm Bull was cut by the sword energy, and bright red blood flowed out, but it had no intention of retreating. Instead, it was completely enraged, with flames of anger burning in its eyes.
Nan Fengxue also quickly cast the spell of "Absolute Zero Ice Prison". She formed seals with her hands quickly like a phantom and muttered something.
In an instant, the surrounding temperature dropped sharply to an extremely low level, and a thick layer of ice quickly condensed on the ground, like a giant white python, spreading towards the sandstorm bull.
The sandstorm bull's hooves stepped on the ice and it staggered suddenly. Its originally rapid charge momentum was greatly slowed down and its movements became sluggish.
Lang Nana summoned the "Flame Dragon's Roar" without hesitation, and a huge fire dragon roared out from her hand. With a deafening roar, the fire dragon rushed towards the Sandstorm Bull with its fangs and claws bared.
The fire dragon opened its mouth wide and blazing flames gushed out like a torrent, completely enveloping the sandstorm bull.
The Sandstorm Bull struggled painfully in the flames, uttering miserable cries. It waved its huge horns vigorously, trying to break through the encirclement of flames, but it was in vain.
At the same time, the members of the hunting team drew their bows and arrows, and shot sharp arrows at the sandstorm bull like raindrops.
For a moment, the shouts and roars of monsters intertwined together, resounding throughout the desert.
Although the Sandstorm Bull was extremely powerful, it gradually showed signs of defeat under the concerted siege of everyone.
Its body was covered with dense wounds, and the blood dyed the surrounding yellow sand red, turning the sand into a shocking red.
However, just when everyone thought victory was in sight, the Sandstorm Bull suddenly mobilized all its strength and made its final dying struggle.
It let out an earth-shattering roar that seemed to shake the entire desert.
The surrounding wind and sand instantly gathered together like a mad beast, forming a huge sandstorm that covered the sky and the sun, ruthlessly enveloping the entire hunting team.
In the sandstorm, the wind was howling and the yellow sand was raging, everyone's vision was obstructed and they lost contact with each other in an instant.
Relying on her powerful spiritual power, Jiang Qiong quickly formed a solid shield around her, protecting herself, Nan Fengxue and Lang Nana.
He shouted loudly: "Don't panic, stay calm! Follow my instructions!"
Then, he concentrated all his energy and tried to find the location of the sandstorm bull through the sandstorm.
Nan Fengxue used ice magic to build a crystal clear ice wall around the shield, which was like a solid fortress, blocking the fierce impact of wind and sand.
Her eyes were firm and focused, ready to attack again when the sandstorm subsided.
Lang Nana kept summoning fire dragons, letting them shuttle back and forth in the sandstorm, trying to disperse the terrifying sandstorm.
The flames of the fire dragon flickered in the dark and violent sandstorm, like a bright lamp in the darkness, illuminating a small area around it and bringing a glimmer of hope to everyone.
In the chaotic and difficult environment, Jiang Qiong finally found the location of the sandstorm bull with his keen perception and tenacious perseverance.
He took a deep breath, gathered all the spiritual power in his body into the sword, and unleashed his strongest sword.
I saw a dazzling star-like sword energy like a sword that cuts through the dark sandstorm and shoots straight towards the sandstorm bull.
This sword contained all his strength and firm determination, and the sword energy accurately hit the vital point of the Sandstorm Bull.
The sandstorm bull let out a desperate and miserable roar, and its huge body slowly fell to the ground, splashing a cloud of yellow sand.
As the sandstorm bull fell, the raging sandstorm gradually subsided.
The members of the hunting team struggled to walk out of the wind and sand. When they saw that the sandstorm bull was dead, they cheered.
They excitedly surrounded Jiang Qiong and others, their eyes filled with tears of admiration and gratitude.
"That's amazing! If it weren't for you, we would be in danger this time, and the whole tribe would be in trouble."
The captain of the hunting team was so excited that his voice was trembling. He held Jiang Qiong's hand tightly and was reluctant to let go for a long time.
Jiang Qiong smiled and said, "This is the joint achievement of everyone. Now, we have brought this sandstorm bull back, and the tribe's meat problem can be solved temporarily."
Everyone worked together to transport the huge corpse of the Sandstorm Bull back to the tribe.
When the people in the tribe saw the hunting team returning triumphantly with such a huge harvest, they suddenly cheered.
They held a grand and solemn celebration ceremony to express their gratitude to Jiang Qiong and others.
During the celebration, a bonfire was lit in the square of the tribe, and people gathered around it, singing and dancing. The aroma of barbecue filled the entire tribe, and laughter echoed in every corner.
The children surrounded Jiang Qiong and others, their eyes full of admiration and curiosity, and listened to their adventure stories.
The old people were filled with emotion and praised them as the benefactors of the tribe and heroes of the desert.
Jiang Qiong and others felt the enthusiasm and sincerity of the tribal people in this joyful atmosphere.
They knew very well that this help not only solved the tribe’s urgent needs, but also established a deep friendship among them.
At this moment, the entire desert tribe was immersed in joy.
A grand banquet was being held in the square, with a blazing bonfire, which made everyone's face red and made the atmosphere of celebration even more intense. At the banquet, the stone table was filled with freshly roasted Sandstorm Beef, the golden skin was shiny, and the fat dripped onto the charcoal from time to time, making a "sizzling" sound and emitting an aroma that would tempt people.
In addition, there are various special dishes carefully prepared with desert plants, as well as jars of fragrant and rich homemade wine.
These fermented glutinous rice wines are made by tribal women using fruits unique to the desert. They go through multiple processes and are sweet and mellow with a long aftertaste.
The elders of the tribe, dressed in gorgeous and solemn costumes, slowly walked towards Jiang Qiong and others.
Their clothes were embroidered with mysterious patterns that symbolized the glory and heritage of the tribe. In the light of the fire, the patterns seemed to come alive, telling the ancient stories of the tribe.
The leading elder had a head full of silver hair and time had carved deep wrinkles on his face, but it did not diminish the sharpness and kindness in his eyes.
He held the animal horn cup filled with fine wine respectfully in both hands, bowed slightly, and performed a solemn tribal salute to Jiang Qiong and others, saying with deep affection:
"Dear brave guests, it is your arrival that has dispelled the haze and brought vitality to our tribe. This glass of wine is the most sincere respect from all of our tribesmen. Cheers to you!"
Jiang Qiong, Nan Fengxue and Lang Nana hurriedly stood up, took the wine glasses with both hands, and drank them all in one gulp.
The spicy wine flowed down his throat, and the warmth instantly spread throughout his body. The elders came forward one after another to toast, and each glass of wine carried the heavy gratitude of the tribal people. Jiang Qiong and others could not refuse the hospitality and drank several glasses in succession.
In the center of the square, a group of graceful dancers were dancing. They were wearing colorful dance costumes inlaid with gemstones and shells unique to the desert. As they danced, these decorations sparkled with charming light.
The dancers' faces were filled with brilliant smiles, their eyes were bright as stars, and they looked at Jiang Qiong and others intently and affectionately.
Their dance combines the majesty of the desert with the softness of women, sometimes spinning lightly with their skirts like blooming flowers;
Sometimes they stretch their limbs with vigorous movements, and the ribbons in their hands draw graceful arcs in the air to the rhythm of the music, as if weaving beautiful blessings.
The music, the passionate drum beats, the melodious flute sounds, perfectly coordinated with the dancers' movements, pushed the atmosphere on the scene to one climax after another.
Jiang Qiong and others were immersed in this joyful atmosphere, enjoying the food and wine and feeling the fiery enthusiasm of the tribal people.
They chatted happily with people around them, sharing interesting stories from their adventures, and laughter echoed in every corner of the square.
The children surrounded them like happy little deer, their eyes wide open, full of curiosity and admiration, and from time to time asked some innocent questions, making everyone laugh.
The banquet lasted until late at night. Jiang Qiong and others, slightly drunk and full of joy, were led by the tribal residents to the resting place carefully prepared for them.
These are several stone houses located in the center of the tribe, and the interiors are warm and comfortable.
The soft bed was covered with a thick animal skin mattress and a colorful blanket on top. The floor was covered with smooth stone slabs and was spotlessly clean.
After a simple wash, Jiang Qiong and others lay down on the bed and soon fell into a sweet dream.
However, at three o'clock in the night, when everything was quiet, a sharp and piercing whistle suddenly pierced the night sky.
Jiang Qiong was suddenly awakened from his sleep. He stood up quickly as if by reflex, reached out to grab the long sword beside his pillow, and rushed out of the stone house in a few steps.
The tribal guards were seen running hurriedly on the streets in panic, shouting:
"A wave of monsters is coming! Everyone, stand up and resist!"
Jiang Qiong looked around and saw densely packed monsters surging on the sand dunes in the distance like a surging black tide.
These monsters have different shapes, some are agile, like cheetahs, running fast on the sand;
Some rhinos are huge, as big as hills, and every step they take causes the ground to tremble slightly.
Their eyes flashed with a faint green light, and the roars that came one after another seemed particularly terrifying in the silent night. The air was filled with a strong smell of blood and violence.
Jiang Qiong immediately turned around and ran back into the house, waking up Nan Fengxue and Lang Nana.
The three of them quickly packed their equipment and hurried to the square.
At this time, the people in the tribe were awakened from their sleep, their eyes still sleepy but their faces full of fear.
They hurriedly picked up their weapons and rushed to the square in disheveled clothes to gather. For a moment, the square was crowded with people and noisy.
The hunting team leader looked solemn, walked quickly to Jiang Qiong, and said in a low and anxious voice:
"I don't know why these monsters suddenly attacked. There has never been such a large-scale beast tide before. This time, I'm afraid we are facing a fierce battle."
Jiang Qiong looked at the surging monsters with a determined look and shouted, "Don't panic! Since we were able to defeat the sandstorm bull before, we will definitely be able to repel these monsters this time! Let's fight side by side to protect the tribe!"
His voice was firm and powerful, echoing in the square like a loud bell, giving the panicked people a shot in the arm.
Jiang Qiong quickly looked around and, relying on his previous understanding of the tribal layout, began to organize the defense in an orderly manner.
He looked at Nan Fengxue and said, "Fengxue, set up ice defenses around the tribe to form an ice wall to slow down the monsters' attack speed."
Then he turned to Lang Nana, "Nana, lead some young and strong tribe members to form fire support and use fire spells to attack the monsters in the distance."
Finally, he said to the captain of the hunting team, "Captain, let's lead the elite of the hunting team, stand at the front, fight in close combat, and block the first wave of attacks from the monsters!" Everyone took the order and acted quickly.
Nan Fengxue quickly formed seals with her hands and muttered something. As she moved, the water vapor in the air quickly condensed.
Walls of ice rose from the ground, forming a solid line of defense around the tribe.
The ice wall was crystal clear, sparkling in the moonlight and emitting a biting chill.
Lang Nana summoned out flames that shot towards the group of monsters like a meteor chasing the moon.
The flames exploded among the group of monsters, instantly causing screams and chaos. Some monsters were ignited by the flames and rolled on the ground in pain.
Jiang Qiong brandished his long sword and rushed to the monster in front. He cast the spell of "Star Shattering Sword", and his spiritual power gathered, the power of the stars surged, and the sword energy crisscrossed, and the monsters fell to the ground wherever he went.
The members of the hunting team followed closely behind, they cooperated tacitly, some holding spears, some wielding swords, and together with Jiang Qiong, they formed an indestructible human wall. (End of this chapter)
Jiang Qiong, Nan Fengxue and Lang Nana stood at the front of the team, ready to face the attack of the sandstorm bull at any time.
As the hunting team gradually approached, the Sandstorm Bull seemed to sense the approaching danger. It slowly raised its head and let out a deafening roar. The sound was like rumbling thunder, echoing in the desert.
In an instant, the surrounding wind and sand suddenly became more violent, as if ignited by its anger.
Then, it dug the ground with all four of its hooves, splashing up large amounts of yellow sand, and rushed towards the hunting team like a cannonball. Wherever it went, yellow sand splashed and the ground shook violently, as if a small earthquake had occurred.
Jiang Qiong was the first to rush towards the sandstorm bull, waving the long sword obtained from the ruins in his hand, and the sword body was shining with mysterious light.
He cast the spell of "Star-Crushing Sword", and as the sword was swung, the power of the bright stars gathered like a tide, and dazzling sword energy shot towards the sandstorm bull like a meteor chasing the moon.
The sword energy hit the Sandstorm Bull, making a series of muffled "bang bang" sounds. The thick fur of the Sandstorm Bull was cut by the sword energy, and bright red blood flowed out, but it had no intention of retreating. Instead, it was completely enraged, with flames of anger burning in its eyes.
Nan Fengxue also quickly cast the spell of "Absolute Zero Ice Prison". She formed seals with her hands quickly like a phantom and muttered something.
In an instant, the surrounding temperature dropped sharply to an extremely low level, and a thick layer of ice quickly condensed on the ground, like a giant white python, spreading towards the sandstorm bull.
The sandstorm bull's hooves stepped on the ice and it staggered suddenly. Its originally rapid charge momentum was greatly slowed down and its movements became sluggish.
Lang Nana summoned the "Flame Dragon's Roar" without hesitation, and a huge fire dragon roared out from her hand. With a deafening roar, the fire dragon rushed towards the Sandstorm Bull with its fangs and claws bared.
The fire dragon opened its mouth wide and blazing flames gushed out like a torrent, completely enveloping the sandstorm bull.
The Sandstorm Bull struggled painfully in the flames, uttering miserable cries. It waved its huge horns vigorously, trying to break through the encirclement of flames, but it was in vain.
At the same time, the members of the hunting team drew their bows and arrows, and shot sharp arrows at the sandstorm bull like raindrops.
For a moment, the shouts and roars of monsters intertwined together, resounding throughout the desert.
Although the Sandstorm Bull was extremely powerful, it gradually showed signs of defeat under the concerted siege of everyone.
Its body was covered with dense wounds, and the blood dyed the surrounding yellow sand red, turning the sand into a shocking red.
However, just when everyone thought victory was in sight, the Sandstorm Bull suddenly mobilized all its strength and made its final dying struggle.
It let out an earth-shattering roar that seemed to shake the entire desert.
The surrounding wind and sand instantly gathered together like a mad beast, forming a huge sandstorm that covered the sky and the sun, ruthlessly enveloping the entire hunting team.
In the sandstorm, the wind was howling and the yellow sand was raging, everyone's vision was obstructed and they lost contact with each other in an instant.
Relying on her powerful spiritual power, Jiang Qiong quickly formed a solid shield around her, protecting herself, Nan Fengxue and Lang Nana.
He shouted loudly: "Don't panic, stay calm! Follow my instructions!"
Then, he concentrated all his energy and tried to find the location of the sandstorm bull through the sandstorm.
Nan Fengxue used ice magic to build a crystal clear ice wall around the shield, which was like a solid fortress, blocking the fierce impact of wind and sand.
Her eyes were firm and focused, ready to attack again when the sandstorm subsided.
Lang Nana kept summoning fire dragons, letting them shuttle back and forth in the sandstorm, trying to disperse the terrifying sandstorm.
The flames of the fire dragon flickered in the dark and violent sandstorm, like a bright lamp in the darkness, illuminating a small area around it and bringing a glimmer of hope to everyone.
In the chaotic and difficult environment, Jiang Qiong finally found the location of the sandstorm bull with his keen perception and tenacious perseverance.
He took a deep breath, gathered all the spiritual power in his body into the sword, and unleashed his strongest sword.
I saw a dazzling star-like sword energy like a sword that cuts through the dark sandstorm and shoots straight towards the sandstorm bull.
This sword contained all his strength and firm determination, and the sword energy accurately hit the vital point of the Sandstorm Bull.
The sandstorm bull let out a desperate and miserable roar, and its huge body slowly fell to the ground, splashing a cloud of yellow sand.
As the sandstorm bull fell, the raging sandstorm gradually subsided.
The members of the hunting team struggled to walk out of the wind and sand. When they saw that the sandstorm bull was dead, they cheered.
They excitedly surrounded Jiang Qiong and others, their eyes filled with tears of admiration and gratitude.
"That's amazing! If it weren't for you, we would be in danger this time, and the whole tribe would be in trouble."
The captain of the hunting team was so excited that his voice was trembling. He held Jiang Qiong's hand tightly and was reluctant to let go for a long time.
Jiang Qiong smiled and said, "This is the joint achievement of everyone. Now, we have brought this sandstorm bull back, and the tribe's meat problem can be solved temporarily."
Everyone worked together to transport the huge corpse of the Sandstorm Bull back to the tribe.
When the people in the tribe saw the hunting team returning triumphantly with such a huge harvest, they suddenly cheered.
They held a grand and solemn celebration ceremony to express their gratitude to Jiang Qiong and others.
During the celebration, a bonfire was lit in the square of the tribe, and people gathered around it, singing and dancing. The aroma of barbecue filled the entire tribe, and laughter echoed in every corner.
The children surrounded Jiang Qiong and others, their eyes full of admiration and curiosity, and listened to their adventure stories.
The old people were filled with emotion and praised them as the benefactors of the tribe and heroes of the desert.
Jiang Qiong and others felt the enthusiasm and sincerity of the tribal people in this joyful atmosphere.
They knew very well that this help not only solved the tribe’s urgent needs, but also established a deep friendship among them.
At this moment, the entire desert tribe was immersed in joy.
A grand banquet was being held in the square, with a blazing bonfire, which made everyone's face red and made the atmosphere of celebration even more intense. At the banquet, the stone table was filled with freshly roasted Sandstorm Beef, the golden skin was shiny, and the fat dripped onto the charcoal from time to time, making a "sizzling" sound and emitting an aroma that would tempt people.
In addition, there are various special dishes carefully prepared with desert plants, as well as jars of fragrant and rich homemade wine.
These fermented glutinous rice wines are made by tribal women using fruits unique to the desert. They go through multiple processes and are sweet and mellow with a long aftertaste.
The elders of the tribe, dressed in gorgeous and solemn costumes, slowly walked towards Jiang Qiong and others.
Their clothes were embroidered with mysterious patterns that symbolized the glory and heritage of the tribe. In the light of the fire, the patterns seemed to come alive, telling the ancient stories of the tribe.
The leading elder had a head full of silver hair and time had carved deep wrinkles on his face, but it did not diminish the sharpness and kindness in his eyes.
He held the animal horn cup filled with fine wine respectfully in both hands, bowed slightly, and performed a solemn tribal salute to Jiang Qiong and others, saying with deep affection:
"Dear brave guests, it is your arrival that has dispelled the haze and brought vitality to our tribe. This glass of wine is the most sincere respect from all of our tribesmen. Cheers to you!"
Jiang Qiong, Nan Fengxue and Lang Nana hurriedly stood up, took the wine glasses with both hands, and drank them all in one gulp.
The spicy wine flowed down his throat, and the warmth instantly spread throughout his body. The elders came forward one after another to toast, and each glass of wine carried the heavy gratitude of the tribal people. Jiang Qiong and others could not refuse the hospitality and drank several glasses in succession.
In the center of the square, a group of graceful dancers were dancing. They were wearing colorful dance costumes inlaid with gemstones and shells unique to the desert. As they danced, these decorations sparkled with charming light.
The dancers' faces were filled with brilliant smiles, their eyes were bright as stars, and they looked at Jiang Qiong and others intently and affectionately.
Their dance combines the majesty of the desert with the softness of women, sometimes spinning lightly with their skirts like blooming flowers;
Sometimes they stretch their limbs with vigorous movements, and the ribbons in their hands draw graceful arcs in the air to the rhythm of the music, as if weaving beautiful blessings.
The music, the passionate drum beats, the melodious flute sounds, perfectly coordinated with the dancers' movements, pushed the atmosphere on the scene to one climax after another.
Jiang Qiong and others were immersed in this joyful atmosphere, enjoying the food and wine and feeling the fiery enthusiasm of the tribal people.
They chatted happily with people around them, sharing interesting stories from their adventures, and laughter echoed in every corner of the square.
The children surrounded them like happy little deer, their eyes wide open, full of curiosity and admiration, and from time to time asked some innocent questions, making everyone laugh.
The banquet lasted until late at night. Jiang Qiong and others, slightly drunk and full of joy, were led by the tribal residents to the resting place carefully prepared for them.
These are several stone houses located in the center of the tribe, and the interiors are warm and comfortable.
The soft bed was covered with a thick animal skin mattress and a colorful blanket on top. The floor was covered with smooth stone slabs and was spotlessly clean.
After a simple wash, Jiang Qiong and others lay down on the bed and soon fell into a sweet dream.
However, at three o'clock in the night, when everything was quiet, a sharp and piercing whistle suddenly pierced the night sky.
Jiang Qiong was suddenly awakened from his sleep. He stood up quickly as if by reflex, reached out to grab the long sword beside his pillow, and rushed out of the stone house in a few steps.
The tribal guards were seen running hurriedly on the streets in panic, shouting:
"A wave of monsters is coming! Everyone, stand up and resist!"
Jiang Qiong looked around and saw densely packed monsters surging on the sand dunes in the distance like a surging black tide.
These monsters have different shapes, some are agile, like cheetahs, running fast on the sand;
Some rhinos are huge, as big as hills, and every step they take causes the ground to tremble slightly.
Their eyes flashed with a faint green light, and the roars that came one after another seemed particularly terrifying in the silent night. The air was filled with a strong smell of blood and violence.
Jiang Qiong immediately turned around and ran back into the house, waking up Nan Fengxue and Lang Nana.
The three of them quickly packed their equipment and hurried to the square.
At this time, the people in the tribe were awakened from their sleep, their eyes still sleepy but their faces full of fear.
They hurriedly picked up their weapons and rushed to the square in disheveled clothes to gather. For a moment, the square was crowded with people and noisy.
The hunting team leader looked solemn, walked quickly to Jiang Qiong, and said in a low and anxious voice:
"I don't know why these monsters suddenly attacked. There has never been such a large-scale beast tide before. This time, I'm afraid we are facing a fierce battle."
Jiang Qiong looked at the surging monsters with a determined look and shouted, "Don't panic! Since we were able to defeat the sandstorm bull before, we will definitely be able to repel these monsters this time! Let's fight side by side to protect the tribe!"
His voice was firm and powerful, echoing in the square like a loud bell, giving the panicked people a shot in the arm.
Jiang Qiong quickly looked around and, relying on his previous understanding of the tribal layout, began to organize the defense in an orderly manner.
He looked at Nan Fengxue and said, "Fengxue, set up ice defenses around the tribe to form an ice wall to slow down the monsters' attack speed."
Then he turned to Lang Nana, "Nana, lead some young and strong tribe members to form fire support and use fire spells to attack the monsters in the distance."
Finally, he said to the captain of the hunting team, "Captain, let's lead the elite of the hunting team, stand at the front, fight in close combat, and block the first wave of attacks from the monsters!" Everyone took the order and acted quickly.
Nan Fengxue quickly formed seals with her hands and muttered something. As she moved, the water vapor in the air quickly condensed.
Walls of ice rose from the ground, forming a solid line of defense around the tribe.
The ice wall was crystal clear, sparkling in the moonlight and emitting a biting chill.
Lang Nana summoned out flames that shot towards the group of monsters like a meteor chasing the moon.
The flames exploded among the group of monsters, instantly causing screams and chaos. Some monsters were ignited by the flames and rolled on the ground in pain.
Jiang Qiong brandished his long sword and rushed to the monster in front. He cast the spell of "Star Shattering Sword", and his spiritual power gathered, the power of the stars surged, and the sword energy crisscrossed, and the monsters fell to the ground wherever he went.
The members of the hunting team followed closely behind, they cooperated tacitly, some holding spears, some wielding swords, and together with Jiang Qiong, they formed an indestructible human wall. (End of this chapter)
