610: Chapter 610 Entering the Void Abyss Battlefield

The heavy stone gate emitted a dull roar and slowly opened to both sides the moment the three Gatekeepers were annihilated.

A sudden gale, mixed with the scent of blood, decay, and extreme primal desolation, surged out and swept through the area. Tang Chao and the others subconsciously circulated their cultivation to resist, yet they were still forced back repeatedly by that majestic aura, their faces turning pale.

This was the aura of the Void Abyss Battlefield!

What an intense air of slaughter!

The mere aftershocks outside the gate made the group of Tenth-Tier Experts present feel palpitations; one could only imagine what terrifying dangers were hidden in the world behind the gate.

Fang Bai stood at the very front, his robes flapping loudly in the gale. His expression remained indifferent as his gaze pierced through the howling wind to look at the world beyond the stone gate, a trace of imperceptible surprise flickering in the depths of his eyes.

Facing the sky-filling killing intent, the group stepped through the stone gate.

Behind the gate was not the battlefield ruins the crowd had imagined, but a vast, greyish world that stretched out boundlessly.

The sky was a dull grey, devoid of the sun, moon, and stars. Only crisscrossing cracks, like blood-colored lightning, were visible. Thick killing intent and eerie energy continuously seeped from the cracks, enveloping the entire world in an oppressive red mist.

The ground was parched and cracked, filled with bottomless ravines through which dark red liquid flowed, emitting a pungent, fishy stench. Looking as far as the eye could see, broken weapons and shattered bones were everywhere. The skeletons varied in size; some were humanoid, while others were the bizarrely shaped bones of ferocious beasts. Even after countless years, a terrifying pressure still lingered on the skeletons, clearly indicating they were top-tier experts when they were alive.

Those blood-colored rivers were the rain of blood left behind after the fall of countless powerful beings. They had existed for thousands of years without drying up, flowing as if they possessed life!

In the distance, dilapidated ancient buildings stood within the red mist—pavilions, giant altars, and broken walls, all carrying an ancient and desolate aura. The buildings were covered with obscure and difficult-to-understand runes; though the runes had long since dimmed, they still exuded a heart-shaking power.

"Is this... the Void Abyss Battlefield?"

Qian Ye murmured, her eyes full of shock. Even with her extensive knowledge, she had never seen such an eerie and magnificent scene. What permeated the air was not just killing intent, but also a desolation and despair originating from the depths of time, as if this world had once experienced a world-destroying war.

In fact, that was indeed the case.

Tang Chao, Jin Jing, and the others widened their eyes, their minds shaking violently. They had originally thought the Void Abyss Battlefield was just an ordinary ruin, but everything before them completely overturned their understanding. This place was more like an abandoned ancient divine realm, hiding endless secrets and fatal crises.

Qin Ming stood in the crowd, his expression complicated to the extreme.

Three years ago, he had stopped outside the stone gate, not even having the qualification to step inside. Now, finally seeing the Void Abyss Battlefield with his own eyes, he was also greatly shocked.

"The heaven and earth energy here is so strange," Jin Jing said with a solemn gaze.

Lei Ling, having just finished off his opponent, also stepped through the stone gate. Feeling the energy within the Void Abyss Battlefield, he frowned deeply. "This energy is extremely violent and cannot be absorbed directly. Moreover, the killing intent inside is more than ten times denser than outside. Staying for a long time might affect one's sanity."

His words brought everyone back to their senses. The shock on their faces gradually faded, replaced by solemnity.

They had been so preoccupied with marveling at the sights of the Void Abyss Battlefield that they had forgotten this was a battlefield where even ancient experts had fallen. Danger lurked at every step; one careless move, and they would follow in the footsteps of those skeletons.

Fang Bai lifted his foot and took the lead in walking forward.

His feet stepped on the parched earth, and the sound of fine skeletons cracking came from beneath them. Invisibly, pressure was everywhere, but to him, this pressure was like a gentle breeze brushing against his face, having no effect at all.

"Let's go. It's unlikely there are any opportunities here."

He spoke indifferently.

Everyone looked at each other and followed him one after another into the Void Abyss Battlefield.

It had to be said that this place truly lived up to its name as the Void Abyss Battlefield, the place where Saints fell. Even though there was no longer any breath of the living, it made everyone feel as if a sharp sword was hanging over their heads, ready to fall at any moment.

Qian Ye, Jin Jing, and the others could only fully activate their cultivation to resist the external pressure, not daring to be distracted at all.

Their realm was not high enough to set foot here, but since they had come, it was impossible to return empty-handed.

Qin Ming took a deep breath, suppressed the stray thoughts in his heart, walked to Fang Bai's side, and said in a low voice, "Brother Fang, according to my family's ancient records, the Void Abyss Battlefield is divided into the outer, inner, and core regions. Where we are now is only the outermost area. This was the main battlefield where the armies of ten thousand races fought. Only the killing intent poses a threat to us. After entering the inner region, there are even some ferocious beasts living here that survived the great war and evolved over thousands of years; their strength might be very high. Furthermore, there are various ancient restrictions and illusions left by predecessors, fraught with danger."

"Most of the opportunities in the Void Abyss Battlefield are hidden in the inner and core regions, such as ancient inheritances, divine materials, exotic treasures, and incomplete cultivation techniques and secret arts. But the corresponding dangers also increase geometrically."

Hearing this, Fang Bai's gaze swept over the dilapidated buildings looming in the red mist in the distance, and he asked calmly, "What do you mean?"

Qin Ming looked at Tang Chao and the others and spoke bluntly, "Everyone, this place is exceptionally dangerous. Your cultivation is insufficient, and I expect you won't be able to enter the core circle. Therefore, we must part ways."

His goal was naturally to obtain high-level opportunities; he couldn't just linger in the outer and inner regions. But to him, Jin Jing and the others had become burdens...

Everyone fell silent. They were all smart people and understood what Qin Ming meant.

Tang Chao, however, had a good mindset and waved his hand. "Then let's just part ways. The opportunities are right here; let's each work hard."

Qian Ye nodded. "Thanks to your care, I was able to enter this place. It's been worth it."

Lei Ling looked into the distance, his gaze burning. "I also want to find a dangerous place to temper my physical body!"

Qin Ming nodded. "In that case, let's bid each other farewell here."

Qin Ming left.

Jin Jing and Lei Ling also left, heading in different directions.

Tang Chao walked up to Fang Bai and smiled. "Brother Fang, I'm afraid I can't travel with you anymore."

Fang Bai nodded. "Staying alive is what's most important."

Tang Chao laughed. "You're right, only by staying alive is there hope. You should be careful too, kid; you might encounter some old monsters who refuse to die."

Fang Bai smiled and then said, "If you encounter danger, you can notify me. I'll hurry over as much as possible."

Tang Chao grinned. "Alright."

Qian Ye paused, then broke into a smile. "I wish you all well!"

She was a sword cultivator. A sword cultivator should only forge ahead, be invincible, and temper their edge!

Soon, only Fang Bai was left in the area.