NOVPUBChapter 377
“Abyss …”
Lu Sheng slowly chewed on these words.
“Exotic beasts come from an alien world; you should know this, My lord …”
Lu Sheng nodded.
This was knowledge from elementary school textbooks.
“The Abyss is the alien world, or rather a part of it, and it is also the source of exotic beasts. The Abyss constantly emits the aura of the alien world, which manifests in our world as a strange black mist. This mist weakens the power of thermal weapons, renders electronic devices useless, and can even corrode a normal person’s consciousness, turning them into beasts. But it has little effect on martial artists …”
Zhan Hongyu’s words reminded Lu Sheng of the overwhelming black mist he saw in the dream world.
It wasn’t much different from what Zhan Hongyu described.
Lu Sheng thought for a moment and asked, “What happens if one enters the Abyss?”
“I don’t know.” Zhan Hongyu shook her head.
“You don’t know? Hasn’t anyone tried?”
Lu Sheng found it strange. 𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙥𝒖𝒃.𝒄𝒐𝒎
“Yes, many have tried.” Zhan Hongyu said seriously, “But not a single one has returned, so there’s no answer to that question. Those who tried to enter the Abyss all disappeared. As if they had never existed in this world. This even includes Martial Sages …”
Lu Sheng’s hands on the steering wheel trembled slightly, causing the off-road vehicle to kick up a small cloud of dust.
“Martial Sages?”
He wondered if he had misheard.
“Yes.”
Zhan Hongyu nodded solemnly, “Two hundred years into martial arts, four Martial Sages joined forces to enter an Abyss, and they completely vanished. Among them was a Martial Sage from our Dragon Kingdom. This news isn’t reported online, but it’s almost no secret among those above the Master realm. My lord, with your strength, a Class AAA level Catacomb will hardly pose any major danger unless you go below the thirtieth level. But you must be extremely careful of the Abyss, it’s no joke …”Zhan Hongyu’s attitude was unprecedentedly serious.
Lu Sheng nodded, “I understand.”
He pondered, deciding to search the dream world for information about the Abyss after returning.
If a Level 9 Martial Sage couldn’t return, what about Level 10 or 11 powerhouses?
He didn’t believe that in ten thousand years of martial arts, no higher-level martial artist had attempted something similar.
Vroom!
The off-road vehicle’s engine roared.
The bald man driving the other vehicle pulled alongside Lu Sheng’s, shouting, “My lord, should we catch some wild game to bring back? The rabbits around here are very fat!”
Lu Sheng casually agreed and slightly slowed down the vehicle.
Two off-road vehicles roared past him, speeding up the nearby hill.
It was already getting dark, so Lu Sheng turned on the headlights and continued driving at a steady pace.
Actually, it didn’t matter if the lights were off.
He could see in the dark as if it were daylight, and after achieving the Stellar Immortal Physique, his vision was exaggeratedly enhanced.
“Is there anything else I need to be particularly cautious about?”
Lu Sheng asked Zhan Hongyu.
Zhan Hongyu thought for a moment and said, “Perhaps the martial arts lunatics in the catacomb.”
“Martial arts lunatics?”
“Some martial artists who don’t belong to the military and have been hiding in the catacomb for years to practice martial arts.”
Zhan Hongyu explained, “Many come from martial arts schools, pursuing the ultimate goal of martial arts. Because they also kill exotic beasts in the, the military doesn’t bother them much. After all, the catacomb isn’t entirely under the military’s control. These people can survive in the Abyss catacomb, and their martial will and combat skills are sometimes even stronger than the military’s generals. Their strength is generally not bad …”
“Then why should we be cautious of them?” Lu Sheng asked.
“These people are almost obsessed with martial arts and will do anything to break through its limits. Drinking dirty water and eating raw exotic beast meat are the least of it. Some even …”
Zhan Hongyu’s face turned grim, as if recalling some unpleasant scenes, “Cannibalism. They believe eating the flesh of strong martial artists will make them stronger. They are madmen! There are also rumors that staying in the catacomb for years, affected by the Abyss’s environment, has made them inhuman …”
Lu Sheng was secretly taken aback.
Cannibalism?
Compared to Gu Xuan’s Dao of Slaughter, these people were truly evil.
“Even if not so extreme, many who’ve stayed in the catacomb for long periods, lacking supplies, will attack military generals, resorting to murder and robbery. Sometimes, in the catacomb, a Master’s life can be worth less than a few supply packs.”
Zhan Hongyu added with a complex expression.
“Alright, I understand.”
Lu Sheng had a rough understanding of the catacomb’s situation.
He stepped on the accelerator, and the off-road vehicle shot forward.
“That’s enough, let’s go.”
Lu Sheng’s calm voice echoed across the wilderness.
The sound of the engine couldn’t cover it, and the night wind couldn’t disperse it, clearly reaching the ears of the Tiger Scorpion Squad members.
The bald man and the handsome young man, who were chasing wild beasts, immediately became alert. Ignoring the prey they had already killed, they turned their vehicles and quickly caught up.
Three off-road vehicles drove for over two hours in the dark wilderness before finally seeing the outline of the catacomb’s defense line.
It was a continuous alloy defense wall over five meters high.
Every few hundred meters, there was a sentry post with lights on and soldiers on duty.
“Bald Scorpion!”
As they approached the defense line, Zhan Hongyu stood up in the vehicle and shouted towards the bald man’s direction.
Soon, the bald man jumped out of the car and quickly ran towards the defense line.
Half a minute later, he returned and got back into the car.
Then Lu Sheng saw a gap slowly open in the alloy defense line ahead, just enough for a vehicle to pass through.
The group’s speed didn’t slow down at all, still rushing through the defense line at nearly 300 kilometers per hour.
After crossing the defense line, the target catacomb Abyss was in sight.
Like the Abyss Lu Sheng had seen before, it looked like a giant canyon fissure on the ground.
Surrounding the Abyss were numerous lamps.
At night, the outer layer of the Abyss was brightly lit, but the inside was pitch black, as if the light was swallowed.
“Let’s park here.”
Lu Sheng’s spiritual power scanned the area and found a shady spot on a hill. He led the way, and the three off-road vehicles parked there.
The five disembarked and sorted their gear. Lu Sheng glanced at their equipment and said, “No need for reconnaissance equipment, bring all the supply packs.”
“My lord, without reconnaissance equipment, it will be very dangerous in the catacomb …” Zhan Hongyu hesitated.
Lu Sheng glanced at her and calmly said, “Didn’t you say electronic devices might fail in the catacomb’s black mist? Bringing them will be a burden. And don’t forget …”
The three off-road vehicles floated silently, hovering above Zhan Hongyu and the others.
Then, with a glance from Lu Sheng, they gently descended.
“I am a Spiritual Master.”
“Yes.”
The Tiger Scorpion Squad members suddenly recalled this information, realizing their mistake.
