Free Web NovelLin Chen appeared to have the smallest gains among those present, but this was only on the surface; his brain domain development increase was definitely no less than Chu Fengfeng’s or Chen Xin’s.
So, even though he wasted four precious days in this place, it was definitely not a loss.
With the Transcendent energy crystal (pearl) in hand, the subsequent journey, unexpectedly, encountered no dangers, proceeding as calmly as if they were sightseeing.
Of course, this did not mean Mingxi and the others relaxed their vigilance.
“According to the information we’ve obtained and the map provided by the Pathfinders, we are about to enter the true high-risk zone of the Bloodless Despair Abyss, the Thousand Aperture Exquisite Valley,” Chu Fengfeng reminded, looking at the hazy, thin mist ahead.
Lin Chen’s expression was solemn; while adjusting his physical and mental state, he said, “Everyone, be prepared for the stream pearls to become ineffective!”
Although the pearls counteracted dream昙 orchids and Shadow Leeches, no one could be certain if they would also be effective against the Thousand Aperture Exquisite Valley.
“Understood!”
“Abyssal Force.”
“Earth Structure.”
“...”
The others and their pet beasts responded one after another.
The mist ahead was not thick; although it obscured most of the scenery ahead, making everything appear indistinct and dreamlike, the visibility was actually quite high, about two to three hundred meters.
Moreover, there was no intelligence indicating that the mist had any lethality.
However, to be safe, the four individuals and their pet beasts all wore special gas masks and had connecting ropes attached to themselves to ensure they wouldn’t get separated in the mist.
“Enter the mist.”
At a command, the group stepped into the thin mist zone.
The entire process gave them the illusion of being on a roadside curb back home; it was too peaceful, so peaceful that not even a stumble occurred.
And after passing through the thin, veil-like mist, the so-called Thousand Aperture Exquisite Valley finally unveiled its mysterious facade before their eyes.
“Whoosh...”
The stream that ran through the entire Bloodless Despair Abyss was still before them, drifting like a soft, graceful ribbon into the depths of the canyon.
Only, there were no dream昙 orchids by the stream, no pearls or eyeballs visible in the water, and no moonlight vines on the mountainsides.
The mountains were covered with natural holes of varying sizes, and as the fierce wind passed through, it played enchanting, ethereal music, like celestial melodies.
The snow on the peaks on both sides remained unmelted year-round.
But the snow was not pure white; instead, it had an extremely faint, pale jade color.
Legend has it that these two mountains were originally one, named Linglong Mountain.
Later, a divine Transcendent creature named Fei Min Ellis, whose origin was unknown, fell here.
At that time, it was already severely wounded and forced to reside on the mountain peak; its flowing ➤ NоvеⅠight ➤ (Read more on our source) blood contaminated the entire mountain, melting all the flora into clear jade-colored snow.
After Fei Min Ellis perished, its bones transformed into sharp and massive blades, splitting the entire mountain in half.
The Bloodless Despair Abyss was thus formed.
The mountains on both sides also became their current appearance of perpetual snow and barrenness.
Only during the full moon would the accumulated snow melt.
The melted snow water would submerge the valley, and at the same time, the flora would rapidly revive, as if the plants of the former Linglong Mountain had transformed into tree spirits and flower sprites, coming back to life.
However, these revived plants were a tremendous disaster for the entire Wanmo Territory.
They would emit a special scent that only Transcendent creatures could detect, leading to a full moon rampage of wild Transcendent creatures!
That’s right.
The Linglong Peaks on both sides of this stream valley were the reason for the Transcendent creature rampages in the Wanmo Territory every full moon.
Therefore, the time to absolutely avoid when entering or exiting the Bloodless Despair Abyss was mid-month.
“According to the Pathfinder’s map, if it’s not mid-month, then the greatest danger in the Thousand Aperture Exquisite Valley comes from those holes, which will blast out various skills when someone passes by.
The attributes, ranks, and power of the skills are random.
Moreover, if we cannot pass through this Thousand Aperture Exquisite Valley within an hour, avalanches will immediately occur on the snow peaks on both sides, causing the full moon rampage period to arrive early!”
Chu Fengfeng’s eyes, peering through her gas mask, examined the holes on the mountain wall. How should one describe it?
The mountain wall, at first glance, looked a bit like a cheesecake.
It was pockmarked.
But it was these inconspicuous holes that turned this Bloodless Despair Abyss into a bloody hell.
“Defense team, prepare,” Lin Chen took a deep breath. ƒrēewebnovel.com
The pet beasts of the defense team skillfully released their skills, enveloping the group and their pet beasts in various defensive abilities.
“Proceed quickly!”
At Lin Chen’s command, everyone moved forward swiftly in unison.
And just as their bodies completely stepped out of the mist area, the holes on both sides of the mountain wall seemed to be activated.
“Boom!”
A fireball as large as a small mountain shot out from the first hole on the left.
“Boom boom boom—!”
Fireballs shot out like a rapid-fire cannon, falling destructively above their heads!
The Transcendent energy crystal had indeed failed.
“Damn it!”
“So fierce!”
The four individuals, who were immediately surrounded by dense fireballs as soon as they entered the ‘firing range’ of the holes, couldn’t help but curse.
And as they moved, other holes were also triggered.
“Ice Burst Bomb.”
“Cannon.”
“Dark Mire.”
“Water Ball.”
“Shadow Slash.”
“Explosive Nine-Chain Kill.”
“...”
Various skills of different attributes, from low-tier to heaven-tier, poured down on them like a bursting flood.
The ferocity and terror were even far beyond two Venerable-level pet beasts clashing.
The scene was more than exaggerated; it made one want to curse the heavens on the spot.
“Ugh—”
The defense team’s skills couldn’t even hold for three seconds; they had no choice but to directly face the overwhelming skill bombardment.
Chu Fengfeng, who was the most fragile in terms of physical strength, swallowed the blood that surged up her throat after being hit by an Impact wave.
Since the Thousand Aperture Exquisite Valley was also part of the Bloodless Despair Abyss, it was naturally subject to the rules of the Bloodless Despair Abyss.
Bleeding means death!
Therefore, one could not be injured here either.
This was also the main reason why Beast Tamers avoided the Bloodless Despair Abyss.
Under such dense and terrifying attacks, it was already very difficult to survive, let alone remain completely unharmed.
At this point, defense was too late.
Almost all pet beasts joined the battle, countering attacks with attacks, doing their best to clear a path forward for everyone.
“Mark Life Sharing.”
Mingxi decisively ordered, and Emerald Green, though hesitating for a moment, still obeyed.
The so-called Mark Life Sharing was a special combination skill of enemy-friend marking and Life Sharing, which could transform the original Life Sharing, which could only link two individuals, into a marked friendly group sharing.
It was created by Emerald Green after mastering the two skills to improve Mingxi’s and their own survival rate.
In group battles, it was undoubtedly an extremely powerful and practical combination skill that could minimize casualties to the greatest extent.
However, in the Bloodless Despair Abyss, due to the rule of bleeding meaning death, it was an extremely risky move; if not handled well, they could be ‘implicated’.
