Chapter 350: Magic Sound from the Abyss

"Chizha Abyss? What kind of place is that?" The name itself exudes an ominous aura, so Li Fan couldn't help but ask.

Ji Hongdao turned his head to glance at Li Fan, smiled, and said, "It's useless to tell you now. You'll know when you get there."

"Although it's a bit dangerous, you don't need to worry too much. With us old guys around, nothing major will happen."

Ji Hongdao clearly had confidence in himself and spoke dismissively.

Since Ji Hongdao said so, Li Fan naturally couldn't continue to inquire, and he stepped back with Xue Mu.

Not long after, Shuzi Shangguan Shi, whom Li Fan had seen once in the Universal Altar, also brought five other people onto the ship.

These five people were not part of the previous training group; they wore the standard robes of the Wanxian Alliance, had mature faces, and behaved professionally.

It seemed that they were not on this flying boat for the first time and were very familiar with its structure.

After saluting Ji Hongdao, they went straight into the cabin.

As they passed by Li Fan and Xue Mu, they nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

Xue Mu did not react to the identity of the other party for a while, standing still.

Li Fan, on the other hand, greeted them as if he were very familiar.

After their figures disappeared from view, Li Fan received a serious inquiry from Xue Mu.

"Friend Li Fan, it seems that you know them? Do you know their identities?"

Li Fan quickly shook his head and said, "I don't know them. However, everyone is a member of the Wanxian Alliance, like one big family. It's normal to greet each other when we meet. Isn't it?"

Xue Mu was suddenly speechless and didn't know how to refute for a moment.

Fortunately, Fatty Emperor Fu Song helped him out.

"Let's go, don't just stand there stupidly. Most people are already here; we're probably about to set sail." Emperor Fu Song looked at Li Fan, snorted, and gave orders.

Li Fan, showing the appearance of respecting his elders, followed behind Emperor Fu Song.

Walking through the corridor of the cabin, Li Fan found that many people had already gathered on this flying boat.

It seemed that it wasn't just the formation masters from the Array Hall.

The faintly murderous and bloody atmosphere emanating from the cultivators in certain rooms let Li Fan know that the task this time might not be as easy as Ji Hongdao had described.

The two followed Emperor Fu Song and arrived at an empty cabin to sit down.

With a smile, Li Fan earnestly asked Emperor Fu Song, "Senior Fu, can you reveal the goal of our mission this time?"

Emperor Fu Song looked at Li Fan with a half-smile, "Kid, are you afraid now?"

Li Fan openly admitted, "The courage of the junior is certainly incomparable to that of the senior. After all, seniors like you even..."

"Stop! Stop!" Emperor Fu Song's face changed slightly, "You kid, why do you keep bringing up Dantai Tao every three sentences?"

His eyes squinted, and a dangerous light flashed through as he scrutinized Li Fan carefully.

After a while, Emperor Fu Song withdrew the killing intent in his heart, and a smile reappeared on his face.

"Humph, it's not a big deal to tell you. If Director Ji doesn't tell you, it's just because it's a long story and troublesome to explain."

Emperor Fu Song casually knocked on the table in front of him, took a sip of the suddenly appearing steaming spirit tea, and then said somewhat solemnly, "This time, we are going to the depths of the White Mist."

"The depths of the White Mist?" Li Fan and Xue Mu glanced at each other, feeling a slight shock in their hearts.

However, Li Fan didn't show it. Following Emperor Fu Song's example, he lightly tapped the table and gulped down the steaming spirit tea.

He patiently listened to Emperor Fu Song's narration.

"As you know, there is a vast White Mist Barrier that traverses the heavens and the earth, dividing each state. Traveling through the White Mist consumes lifespan, even if you use teleportation arrays, you can't avoid it."

"So even for us cultivators, unless necessary, we are not willing to move frequently."

Li Fan nodded slightly, expressing his agreement.

"It is precisely because of this reason that our understanding of the White Mist is extremely limited."

"Most people believe that the White Mist Barrier only appears on the original land, serving as a dividing line."

"But in reality..."

Emperor Fu Song smiled slyly, "The White Mist is far broader than we imagine."

"So, unless it's necessary, don't act recklessly and try to traverse it with your physical body. Otherwise, you might get lost in the vast White Mist, and even a Heavenly Sovereign won't be able to save you."

This was the first time Xue Mu had heard about such a thing, and his expression became somewhat tense.

Li Fan thought for a moment, not being intimidated by Emperor Fu Song, and said, "Every year, there are quite a few cultivators who traverse the White Mist Barrier with their physical bodies, even though not many. I think what the senior said about the vast areas within the White Mist Barrier is only true for a very small number."

"If it were as dangerous as the senior described, it would have been discovered long ago."

Emperor Fu Song's words suddenly stopped, being exposed by Li Fan, feeling somewhat embarrassed.

However, he immediately sneered and retorted, "Who knows how many cultivators have gone missing in the White Mist with the same thoughts as yours."

"If you're not afraid of death, feel free to try it boldly."

"Although it seems to be within arm's reach, it's like an insurmountable gap. We call these locations within the White Mist Barrier 'Maze.'"

"The number of mazes we have explored so far, I can't reveal for now. But it's definitely far beyond what you imagine."

Seeing Li Fan nod in agreement, Emperor Fu Song, no longer stubborn, felt a sense of relief.

Continuing, he said, "The destination of our journey, the 'Abyss of Roaring,' is one of the mazes discovered a long time ago."

"As the name suggests, it is an area that extends infinitely downward in space, unfathomable and endless."

"Every once in a while, there are inexplicable sounds of astonishment, desperate roars, faint whispers, and various other sounds emanating from the depths of the abyss."

"Ordinary cultivators or those with unstable minds, once tempted by these sounds, may experience demonic possession and regress in their cultivation."

"More severe cases result in the loss of sanity, transforming into non-human monsters with only the knowledge of slaughter."

Emperor Fu Song seemed to recall something, and a hint of fear flashed in his eyes.

"Because this maze is too bizarre, once discovered, it has been under the close monitoring of the Wanxian Alliance."

"So, due to this influence, the Eternal Immortal Stronghold set up by the alliance outside the Abyss of Roaring has been forced to move upward continuously in recent years."

"But to suppress the influence of the demonic sounds within the Abyss of Roaring, that Eternal Immortal Stronghold has reached the point of no return."

"So, starting a hundred years ago, the alliance began trying special methods to counteract the demonic sounds from the depths of the abyss."

"Special methods? Could it be..." Li Fan suddenly recalled something and felt a stir in his heart.

(End of this chapter)