in2ebook Chapter 137 Abyss Exploration
Chapter 137 Abyss Exploration
This supply station was established to ensure the normal operation of the teleportation array. Due to its importance, such a stronghold is set up around each teleportation array.
However, as time went by, these places, which were originally just temporary outposts, gradually developed into relatively independent supply areas.
To avoid causing unnecessary trouble or having their identities exposed, the two decided to enter the supply station fully armed.
After all, being in a completely unfamiliar environment, no one can predict what kind of danger they will encounter. And compared to unknown enemies, the unpredictable human heart may be the most terrifying thing.
This time, the task before them seemed incredibly easy: they only needed to defeat a hundred ordinary abyssal creatures—skeletons—and collect their bones to complete their mission.
However, even though these are just ordinary abyssal creatures, their strength should not be underestimated, as each of them possesses the powerful cultivation of the ninth level of the God King Realm.
It's important to know that although skeletons are the most common abyssal creatures, their intelligence is extremely low.
If we were to actually fight them, with enough patience and time, defeating them wouldn't be too difficult.
So, having made thorough preparations, the two resolutely left the supply station and set off with firm steps toward the unfathomable, mysterious, and dangerous abyss.
The moment you step into this abyss, you will immediately realize that it is completely different from the world you are familiar with.
The surroundings were shrouded in a thick, purplish-black mist, severely limiting visibility and making it feel as if one were in a state of chaos.
Moreover, eerie screams that send chills down your spine can be heard from the depths of the mist from time to time.
Faced with such a gloomy and terrifying environment, the two women dared not slacken their efforts in the slightest. They carefully groped their way forward, while tightly gripping their deadly weapons, ready to deal with any possible emergencies at any time.
Just then, without warning, a large group of skeletons suddenly appeared in front of them.
These skeletons had withered and decaying bodies, with eerie blue flames flickering in their empty eye sockets, exuding a chilling aura like messengers from hell.
In an instant, the tense atmosphere intensified. Ye Chuxue, without any fear, flashed forward like lightning, charging into the enemy ranks first.
The longsword in her hand drew a sharp arc in the air, accompanied by a crisp sword cry. A dazzling sword aura roared out like a dragon emerging from the sea, sweeping towards the group of skeletons with overwhelming force.
With a series of crackling sounds, several skeletons were instantly shattered by the powerful sword energy, turning into piles of white bones scattered on the ground.
Seeing that her companions had already launched a fierce attack, Song Wanning was naturally not willing to be outdone.
With a sharp cry, she swiftly drew her spear from her back, its tip gleaming coldly like a venomous snake spitting its tongue. Following closely behind Ye Chuxue, she pounced on the remaining skeletons.
However, the number of skeletons was astonishing. They surged in from all directions like a tide, gradually surrounding Song Wanning and Ye Chuxue tightly.
Faced with this crisis, Song Wanning, who launched the first attack, shouted without hesitation. In an instant, all the spiritual power in her body surged out like a volcanic eruption, instantly condensing into an extremely solid transparent protective shield, firmly protecting herself and Ye Chuxue beside her.
At the same time, Ye Chuxue, standing to the side, was not to be outdone. She quickly formed hand seals and chanted incantations. Immediately afterward, a powerful firestorm suddenly appeared out of nowhere and swept towards the densely packed group of skeletons with overwhelming force.
The skeletons caught in the firestorm struggled in agony, their decaying bodies crackling and popping under the intense heat, collapsing one after another to the ground, eventually turning into piles of pale bones.
Nevertheless, the battle was exceptionally arduous. Song Wanning and Ye Chuxue gritted their teeth and fought desperately against the relentless waves of skeletal men.
After a long and fierce battle, they finally managed to collect the bones of a full one hundred skeletons.
At that moment, a magical scene unfolded—the white emblems worn on their chests suddenly began to glow faintly, and then a dazzling star slowly emerged.
"Phew... This was really tough! If these skeletons weren't relatively weak in defense, it would probably have taken us much longer to complete the mission."
Song Wanning gasped for breath, still shaken by the experience.
After saying that, she reached into her bosom and took out the map she had carefully prepared beforehand, and examined it closely.
After a while, she looked up at Ye Chuxue and said in a serious tone, "According to the map, we are currently quite far from the core area of this region."
However, if we expand our search area further, we might encounter even more powerful abyssal creatures, but that possibility is relatively small.
Hearing this, Ye Chuxue nodded slightly in agreement.
So, after a short rest, the two embarked on a new journey without stopping.
They proceeded cautiously along the way, not daring to slack off in the slightest.
Sure enough, not long after, all sorts of strange and unusual abyssal creatures appeared before them one after another.
Some are as large as hills, others move as swiftly as lightning; some are covered in sharp spikes, while others can spew deadly venom...
Fortunately, Song Wanning and Ye Chuxue were both highly skilled and worked together seamlessly, managing to escape danger time and time again.
They walked for an unknown amount of time, and just as the two were fully focused on dealing with the endless dangers around them, suddenly, an extremely large black shadow appeared on the road ahead without any warning.
The dark shadow resembled a moving mountain, blotting out the sky and giving people an unparalleled sense of oppression.
It was a colossal abyssal beast, as large as a hill, exuding a strong stench of decay.
"What is this thing? It looks much more difficult to deal with than the skeletons." Ye Chuxue gripped her longsword tightly and said warily.
Song Wanning's eyes were serious. "No matter what it is, since we've encountered it, we have no choice but to fight."
The two exchanged a glance and, in perfect unison, split up and charged towards the giant beast. Song Wanning thrust her spear into the beast's leg joint, attempting to hinder its movement.
Ye Chuxue leaped high into the air, rushing towards the giant beast's head like a meteor, intending to attack its vital points.
The behemoth swung its massive claws, creating a gust of wind that swept towards the two. Song Wanning raised a spiritual energy shield to defend herself, while Ye Chuxue used the wind to nimbly spin in the air, circling behind the behemoth and unleashing another sword strike.
The giant beast roared in pain and spewed a corrosive liquid from its mouth. The two hurriedly dodged, and large pits were corroded into the ground.
"This won't do, we have to find its weakness," Song Wanning shouted.