117: Chapter 117 First Steps into the Abyss

Even the area where the thorn deer herd had been was plowed into a deep pit.

Zhan Wuji held his twin axes, signaling for Tang Mo to follow behind him as he led the way.

However, his suggestion was rejected by Tang Mo.

Although Zhan Wuji was high-level and the consumption from using these skills was negligible to him.

But considering that the place they were headed was the Bone Abyss, Tang Mo decided that Zhan Wuji should conserve his stamina; it wouldn't be too late to strike once they reached the Bone Abyss.

Tang Mo activated his Highly Toxic Domain and released the Corrosive Poison Barrier.

The ink-green Poison Barrier instantly filled the entire area, and due to having an extra mark, the Poison Barrier could not block Zhan Wuji's vision.

On the contrary, with the scouting effect of the Corrosive Poison Barrier, Zhan Wuji's vision was greatly expanded.

Subsequently, led by Tang Mo, the two dashed quickly towards the Bone Abyss.

Wherever they passed, all vegetation was corroded and withered.

The intense corrosion and extremely high toxin damage deterred the ferocious beasts along the way from besieging them; occasionally, high-level and powerful beasts that charged into the Poison Barrier were dispatched by Zhan Wuji with a single axe strike.

The two soon arrived at the Bone Mountain Range.

The surroundings were completely bare, devoid of any vegetation. Within the mountain range, wherever the Poison Barrier covered, one could clearly perceive the huge, exposed bones.

In the open space in the middle of the mountain range, a deep, pitch-black void gate stood abruptly, as if some creature had forcibly torn the space open.

Outside the void gate, it was covered in huge, shocking claw marks.

This was the entrance to the Bone Abyss.

Walking to this point, Zhan Wuji seemed to remember something; he was clearly stunned for a moment. "Right, I just remembered, you don't have the key to the Bone Abyss, so you can't enter. What should we do?"

Hearing this, Tang Mo took out the heavenly sword token that represented his status in the Heavenly Sword Bureau from his bosom and said, "This will do."

Holding the heavenly sword token, one did not need a key to enter any secret realm or abyss; this was what Wei Shenchou had personally told him.

Zhan Wuji's pupils shook violently; he took the heavenly sword token from Tang Mo's hand and examined it carefully. After confirming it was correct, he returned the heavenly sword token to Tang Mo.

"Hahaha, good! You kid really know how to give me surprises."

"First it was your courage, then your skills, and then your identity. I can't quite see through you anymore."

"However, your level is ultimately too low. After entering the Bone Abyss, try to stay behind me. You focus on support, I focus on attacking, and it should be a lot easier."

After speaking, Zhan Wuji took out a crystal-clear skull the size of a thumb. Then, he placed it between his eyebrows, and the small skull formed something like a shield, enveloping Zhan Wuji entirely.

With the shield, Zhan Wuji walked towards the Bone Abyss first.

Tang Mo directly held the heavenly sword token above his head and followed behind Zhan Wuji.

When passing through the void gate, a soft light flowed out from the heavenly sword token, enveloping Tang Mo entirely, and only then did Tang Mo successfully pass through the void gate.

That void gate was like a mirror; with just a light step forward, Tang Mo appeared directly in another world—to be precise, inside the Bone Abyss.

He saw that the originally clear sky suddenly became crimson and dim, and the surroundings were full of broken rocks and mountains, as if they had experienced a fierce battle.

The bones scattered everywhere looked exceptionally creepy under the faint light.

Tang Mo and Zhan Wuji appeared on a high, protruding rock, and the roars of ferocious beasts and tragic wails could be heard continuously from all around.

Ferocious beasts not only prey on humans but also kill each other in their daily lives.

Zhan Wuji quickly took out a small brown medicine bottle from his storage space and pulled out the stopper.

A strong, foul, fishy smell immediately wafted out from the small medicine bottle.

Upon asking, Tang Mo realized that this was something Zhan Wuji had specifically brought to mask the scent on their bodies.

In the Abyss, the sense of smell of ferocious beasts is exceptionally keen. Once they detect the scent of a human, they will launch a frantic attack on them.

Even Zhan Wuji could not withstand the siege of endless ferocious beasts, let alone the fact that the beasts in the Bone Abyss were all high-level; encountering beasts with awakened bloodlines would be even harder to deal with.

However, these things might work against beasts over level 100, but if they encountered beasts with higher levels, such as those over level 200 or even 300, it would be of no use.

Because after the level and strength of the ferocious beasts become stronger, their perception becomes exceptionally keen; even without the sense of smell, they can quickly discover disguised humans.

After hearing Zhan Wuji's explanation, Tang Mo became even more worried. "I hope things aren't as bad as I think."

"Roar!"

Accompanied by a roar, Tang Mo could clearly feel the ground shaking.

Zhan Wuji's expression darkened, and he immediately pulled Tang Mo to hide in a nearby rock pit.

Subsequently, Zhan Wuji took out a scroll and activated it.

In an instant, a faint, transparent shield enveloped the two.

Then, a huge figure appeared near them with an extremely light posture.

It was covered in black and red patterns, with long, symmetrical white whiskers, and a tail swinging lightly in the air; an inexplicable pressure suddenly made Tang Mo feel breathless.

This reminded Tang Mo of the feeling he had when facing the Dark-Winged White Tiger.

The surrounding ferocious beasts were also frightened away by this pressure.

"Why would this thing come here? The entrance should lead to the outer perimeter of the Abyss."

"I don't know if this thing can evade the perception of the Copper-Red Soul-Snatching Cat."

It wasn't that Zhan Wuji was afraid of this Copper-Red Soul-Snatching Cat; it was mainly because once a battle started, his and Tang Mo's whereabouts would inevitably be exposed, and then they would face the siege of endless ferocious beasts.

The Copper-Red Soul-Snatching Cat kept wandering around, occasionally lowering its head to search, and from time to time extending its claws to rummage for something; it showed no signs of wanting to leave, and it was visibly walking towards the place where Tang Mo and the other were hiding.

Zhan Wuji had already tightened his grip on his twin axes; as long as the Copper-Red Soul-Snatching Cat dared to make any move, he would slay it with lightning speed.

However, this was also the last resort.

Unless absolutely necessary, Zhan Wuji did not want to expose their whereabouts too early. After all, they were here to find someone, and they hadn't even found a single clue yet; if they were entangled by ferocious beasts, their situation would be even worse.

But unfortunately, things went against their wishes; the Copper-Red Soul-Snatching Cat first deliberately bypassed the rock pit where Tang Mo and the other were hiding, and then attacked the two with lightning speed. It seemed it had already discovered their whereabouts long ago and was just performing to confuse the enemy.

Seeing that their whereabouts were exposed, Zhan Wuji no longer hid; he directly held his twin axes and rushed out. "Double Dragons Ascending to Heaven!"

Two huge golden dragon shadows rushed out from bottom to top, aiming straight for the Copper-Red Soul-Snatching Cat's lower jaw.

But feline ferocious beasts are mostly known for their agility; the Copper-Red Soul-Snatching Cat dodged Zhan Wuji's attack with a rapid sidestep.