Swallowing the Stars: You Can't Escape, Mountain Dweller

Chapter 322 The Mission of the Abyss

"The abyss has a hundred levels; no wonder this mission is so dangerous that almost everyone dies."

In the Abyss of Purgatory, the first three levels are generally considered to be relatively safe areas.

After arriving there in person, Bai Yang gained a more realistic understanding of the dangers of the place.

Even in the Abyss City built on the first level, he could sense a faint black aura in the air.

This substance, which can be called demonic energy, is the most distinctive characteristic of the Prison Clan.

If a creature is below the planetary level, it will die instantly from this power.

Planetary children like Donny are actually being harmed by this force all the time.

Demonic energy has a dual corrosive effect on will, soul, and body.

Moreover, the deeper the layer, the higher the concentration of demonic energy.

The hundredth floor is a terrifying area that even realm lords dare not enter. Only when several realm lords join forces and an immortal leads the team can they have any chance of success.

Because besides demonic energy, there are also terrifying [Half-Prison Clan] here!

These creatures possess all the characteristics of the Hell Clan, but are extremely irrational, and their numbers are enormous.

It can be said to be a nightmare for all living things.

"If you ask me to draw a map, that means you're forcing me to explore most of the hundred floors."

Bai Yang was well aware of just how difficult this would be.

It's hard to imagine how much area a single-layered abyss could have.

Even if he doesn't encounter any danger, it would take him several years just to complete this task.

The abyss terrain varies greatly from layer to layer, with no discernible pattern.

In fact, the topography of each abyss layer changes every few years.

There is no discernible pattern to the timing and scope of these changes.

Therefore, apart from the relatively stable area around Abyss City, there are no previous map records available for reference.

"Never mind those."

The real problem is that once I reach the hundredth floor, I will definitely encounter the [Abyss Rift].

Who knows what kind of monsters with what strength will climb up then?

The location of the [Abyss Rift] is definitely the most important element on the map.

Without labeling, the accuracy rating will definitely be very low.

【Abyssal Rift】This huge rift, capable of traversing several layers of abyss, is an important pathway for travel between the different layers of the abyss.

Actually, it's something that exists on every floor, according to the mission information.

The deeper you go, the more layers you traverse, and the more and stronger the [Half-Prison Clan] will climb up.

"It wouldn't be surprising to encounter monsters from the 150th or even 200th floor in the abyss rift within the 100th floor."

It's perfectly normal for enemies at this level to possess immortal strength.

Bai Yang took out a wrist-like device from the backpack given to him by Kunster and put it on his wrist.

This is a surveying instrument specially provided by the company to ensure that the geniuses who accept the task actually survey the terrain themselves to complete the task.

Bai Yang connected it to the intelligent light brain where the Star Guardian resided.

"How's it going? How long will it take to acquire drawing skills?"

"It's a very simple program; this thing is mainly used to prevent cheating."

The function for creating 3D maps is very simple. It can be done in five minutes.

Bai Yang was very satisfied and walked directly out of the bedroom to the training room on the other side of the house.

As soon as he entered and sat down on a cushion, he activated [Light Body].

He transformed into a ball of light, with platinum flames radiating outwards.

Suddenly, a large amount of black gas appeared out of nowhere in the transparent air around them.

It seemed as if it was stimulated by these lights, or perhaps restrained by them, and forced to reveal itself.

The black mist was instantly ignited upon encountering the white sun's flames, and then the burning area rapidly expanded.

At this moment, the light, which was originally meant to be auxiliary, actually gained actual destructive power.

Bai Yang controlled the intensity of his flames to prevent the burning from escaping the house.

Otherwise, it would surely attract the attention of those immortal beings on the mountaintop.

The endless black mist in the air was being ruthlessly cleansed by his light.

Bai Yang released the strange clone, and both sides began to comprehend the process together.

He hadn't done this in a long time since Luo had fully recovered.

This opposition between light and darkness showed him most directly what "purification" is.

After a moment, some black energy also surged out from inside Bai Yang's body, and was then instantly extinguished.

This was the demonic energy he had unknowingly inhaled after deliberately eating some food from this place.

At this point, it was also completely eradicated.

"It really worked. My talent is a natural nemesis of this kind of demonic energy."

Unfortunately, it can only be used for 15 minutes in 24 hours.

Convinced that he was completely immune to the effects of this pollution, Bai Yang immersed himself in the enlightenment of the laws of light.

Only by knowing what darkness is can we better understand light.

The unique environment of the Purgatory Abyss is perfect for him.

The next morning, the black sun rose over the first level of the abyss, adding only a slight amount of light to this level.

Bai Yang, though in the cultivation room, was unusually sensitive to this change.

"The effect here is very good."

If one only comprehends the laws of light, one can achieve almost half the speed of the initial universe.

A change also occurred in my will, subtle yet real.

Such progress was achieved at the first level.

What about deeper levels? Would the effect be even better?

Bai Yang walked outside, where Doni was already waiting at the door early in the morning.

"Sir, would you like to have a meal?"

"No need, you eat by yourself. Keep an eye on the house, I might be gone for several days."

"Yes. I'm not going anywhere!"

Bai Yang sensed the child's emotions; there were seven parts excitement and three parts fear.

He smiled gently:

Donnie, don't be nervous.

Do you want to become stronger? And what price are you willing to pay?

"Get stronger?"

Doni seemed somewhat at a loss.

"Think it over carefully, and give me an answer when I get back."

After saying this, Bai Yang pushed open the door and left the house.

He planned to follow yesterday's route out of the city.

The moment he stepped out, two pairs of menacing eyes stared intently at him from the narrow street opposite.

Two men of the Eternal Star level, dressed in gray-black casual clothes, secretly transmitted their voices using the Force:

"Target located! It is indeed the outsider in the portrait."

The real estate agent's brother's information was correct.

The two were very cautious and did not try to keep an eye on Bai Yang. Instead, they walked in the opposite direction from him.

He walked for nearly a kilometer before taking out a communicator and starting to send messages.

Not far from the city gate, in a dilapidated hut, the three realm lords received their notification.

"To deal with a mere domain lord, it actually takes the three of us."

"President, you're being far too cautious."

A bald, giant man with a ferocious expression said.

"Shut up! If that person really is Bai Yang, then he is humanity's greatest genius."

A man in a sharp gentleman's suit reprimanded him.

"Captain, if he really is Bai Yang, then he's a cosmic-level being, so there's nothing to be afraid of."

"It's always better to be careful. Let's go."

(End of this chapter)