bigabreads Chapter 837 The Black Abyss!
Chapter 837 The Black Abyss!
Upon hearing Lin Dong's words, Cao Yusheng couldn't help but burst into laughter.
He patted Lin Dong on the shoulder and said, "That's right. If you don't like someone, just fight them. Why waste words? Especially in this ancient immortal realm where treasures are everywhere, fists are the only true measure of strength. I, Fatty Cao, like Brother Lin Dong's personality!"
The Moon Jade Rabbit hopped and skipped along, chiming in, "Exactly! The more nonsense we talk, the less treasure we get. Let's just grab it!"
Upon hearing this, everyone exchanged smiles, tacitly agreeing to Lin Dong's suggestion.
Then, Cao Yusheng suddenly stopped laughing and looked at Shi Hao, asking, "Brother Shi Hao, where are we going next? This Burial Realm is vast, but we can't just wander around aimlessly. Do you have any ideas?"
Shi Hao thought for a moment, then looked at the still churning chaotic mist deep within the Burial City and slowly said, "Let's continue to delve deeper into the Burial Realm. The Willow Goddess once fought here, and the traces she left behind couldn't possibly be limited to just a few willow leaves and a piece of forehead bone. I have a feeling that what she left behind in this Burial Realm is far more than what we've seen."
"I agree."
Luo Feng nodded and continued, "The Burial Realm is a battlefield from the Immortal Ancient Era, where countless powerful figures were buried. Since Liu Shen fought here, there must be more clues to be found. If we continue to delve deeper, we might discover even more clues."
No one had any objections.
After that, Cao Yusheng and the others set off again under Shi Hao's leadership, flying deeper into the Burial Realm.
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A few days later, Shi Hao and the others arrived at a deep abyss.
That abyss stretched across the end of the Burial Realm, like a crack in the earth, its bottom unseen, as if leading to another world.
The edge of the abyss was covered with dark red rocks, engraved with twisted patterns, while below was pitch black, with only occasional bursts of colorful light emanating from the bottom.
What's even more chilling is that faint wailing sounds come from the bottom of the abyss, like the sigh of a giant beast or the weeping of sealed souls, sending shivers down one's spine.
On the outskirts of the abyss, countless creatures stood densely packed together.
Some of these creatures were as tall as mountains, some resembled humans, and some resembled birds and beasts, but without exception, their auras were extremely powerful, clearly indicating that they were native creatures of the Burial Realm.
They gathered in twos and threes, their eyes fixed on the entrance to the abyss, as if waiting for something.
After observing carefully for a while, Shi Hao discovered that the native creatures were surrounded by various strange treasures. Some were as dazzling as stars, some exuded an ancient aura, and some carried a rich life force. Each one was of extraordinary value.
He knew in his heart that the rumors circulating in the streets were indeed true.
If any visiting cultivators could bring things up from the abyss, these natives were willing to exchange them for priceless treasures.
This abyss seems to hold some special significance for them.
"This place..."
Shi Hao's gaze fell into the depths of the abyss, a strange light flashing in his eyes.
His divine sense probed into the depths of the abyss, but it was like a mud ox entering the sea, mostly blocked by an invisible force.
"I am certain that there are many strange and divine objects below, but everything is obscured by a special aura. With my divine sense, I can only sense a part of them, and I cannot explore the deeper parts at all."
Shi Hao said with a solemn expression.
Cao Yusheng stepped forward and looked at the abyss, saying, "Brother Shi Hao, this place is indeed extremely terrifying. My master once mentioned this Black Abyss to me, saying that even the leaders among the original inhabitants of the Immortal Ancient could not reach the bottom of the abyss. Over the long years, many supreme experts have joined forces to enter the Black Abyss, but they have never returned. Among those people, there are many beings at the Heavenly God Realm or even higher."
Qingyi couldn't help but ask curiously, "How far can a cultivator typically go after descending? Is there any pattern to it?"
Cao Yusheng thought for a moment and said, "This place is extremely dangerous. If you're lucky, you might even go further than the sect leader. But if you're unlucky, you'll perish before you've gone a hundred feet. This is because there are mysterious runes that appear on the stone walls of the Black Abyss from time to time. It's impossible to predict them. Moreover, the further you go, the more dangerous it becomes. Once those runes are triggered, even a powerful expert in the Heavenly God Realm will be crushed in an instant."
He paused, then added, "However, experts at the Divine Fire Realm are not in any danger within a hundred feet. This is a rule that countless cultivators have discovered by risking their lives. But once they exceed a hundred feet, the danger increases exponentially. Therefore, most cultivators only dare to move within a hundred feet to search for some treasures scattered on the outskirts."
The Moon Jade Rabbit looked at the bottomless darkness, shrank its neck, and whispered, "Brother Shi Hao, maybe we shouldn't go down? It sounds terrifying..."
Cao Yusheng also became serious for once, looking at Shi Hao and saying, "Brother Shi Hao, I also advise you not to continue. This Black Abyss is too dangerous. We have gained a lot in the Burial Realm this time, and even found traces of the Willow God. It has been worth the trip. There is no need to take such a big risk."
Shi Hao remained silent.
He stood at the edge of the abyss, his gaze fixed on the endless darkness, and remained silent for a long time.
He could sense that something deep within that abyss was indeed drawing him in.
The feeling was faint, as if veiled by a thick fog, yet it was undeniably real.
It was as if an invisible thread was pulling at his mind, making him want to find out more.
However, the mysterious rules shielded his divine sense, preventing him from accurately sensing what it was.
"There seems to be something calling to me down there."
Shi Hao spoke slowly, his voice low but with an unwavering determination: "Although I can't quite explain what it is, that feeling is absolutely right."
He glanced back at the crowd and continued, "Don't worry, I won't act rashly. I'll first scout out the area within a hundred feet. If it's too dangerous, I can retreat in time."
Cao Yusheng sighed, knowing he couldn't dissuade him, and could only shake his head helplessly: "Alright, but it's agreed that if anything goes wrong, we must retreat immediately. There are so many of us, we can't let you go down there alone to take the risk."
Shi Hao nodded, turned around and looked at the abyss again, took a deep breath, and then leaped into the endless darkness without hesitation.
Lin Dong wanted to follow and check, but Han Li stopped him: "Brother Shi Hao can retreat in time if he encounters danger if he goes down alone, but if we all go down together, we might not all be able to escape unscathed if we encounter danger..."
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