Chapter 891 - 889: Ten Thousand Beasts Abyss, Poisonous Swamp Zone

Chapter 891: Chapter 889: Ten Thousand Beasts Abyss, Poisonous Swamp Zone

Xu Yang asked a few more detailed questions. However, the man didn’t know much either. He knew of Xu Yang, so when the Eldest Senior Brother mentioned the name, he had perked up and inexplicably agreed to run an errand to Hongtian Ancient City.

"Thank you for the information.

"It’s just a small token of my appreciation."

Xu Yang handed over a Storage Ring. Inside were several million third-tier Immortal Crystals.

For a cultivator in the Celestial Immortal Realm, several million third-tier Immortal Crystals were undoubtedly a massive fortune. The middle-aged man was too embarrassed to check it immediately. After respectfully taking his leave, he waited until he was out of Hongtian Prefecture before focusing his mind to inspect the contents. Upon seeing what was inside, his face instantly flushed with excitement.

"As expected of Xu Yang!

"I’m rich now! It’s about time I struck it rich, hahaha!"

With several million third-tier Immortal Crystals and his current cultivation level, he practically had all the resources needed to break through to the Golden Immortal Realm.

Meanwhile.

Xu Yang said decisively, "Miss Hong, I’m afraid I can’t stay in Hongtian Prefecture any longer.

"My senior brother has come to the Eastern Continent and encountered danger."

Hong Xiaoxing had heard everything clearly just now and naturally understood the severity of the situation. She quickly asked, "Do you want a squad of Grotto Heaven Guards to follow you?"

Xu Yang thought for a moment and replied, "No need, bringing too many people will just be a hassle."

His own strength was not weak, so third-tier Grotto Heaven Guards wouldn’t be of much use. Besides, he still had the protective small sword given by Lord Mo Bai.

"Where is the Ten Thousand Beasts Abyss?" Xu Yang asked.

"Come, I’ll find a map for you," Hong Xiaoxing said. "The Ten Thousand Beasts Abyss is one of the forbidden areas in the Eastern Continent. There are countless immortal and ferocious beasts, and deep within, there’s no shortage of ancient beasts at the Golden Immortal Extreme Realm. There are a few restricted zones inside that even experts at my father’s level wouldn’t easily set foot in.

"I know a bit about the poisonous swamp area that man just mentioned. That area isn’t considered the deepest part of the Ten Thousand Beasts Abyss. It’s a vast, stretching swamp covered in dense miasma, teeming with poisonous insects, beasts, and toxic plants.

"The beasts roaming nearby are at most around the Middle Stage of Golden Immortal. However, the venomous creatures are incredibly bizarre. Even some top-grade Antidote Pills are useless against them, so very few people go there."

Xu Yang rubbed his temples. He naturally knew why his Eldest Senior Brother went there. There was nowhere more attractive to him than a poisonous swamp.

He suddenly had a thought. "The Starfall Immortal Ruins will open soon. With my current strength, I can easily refine top-grade third-tier pills. If I can find a large amount of poison... Hiss! Just thinking about it is terrifying. However, the priority is still to make sure Eldest Senior Brother doesn’t run into trouble."

After getting the map, Xu Yang quickly inspected it.

"The deepest restricted zones are marked in red. No matter what, absolutely do not set foot in them," Hong Xiaoxing warned solemnly. Then, she pointed to a black area on the map and added, "This is the poisonous swamp."

"Thank you." Xu Yang nodded slightly, put away the map, and turned to leave.

Upon leaving Hongtian Prefecture, Xu Yang immediately headed to Heaven’s Edge Tower. The Teleportation Arrays at Heaven’s Edge Tower were even more convenient than those at Hongtian Prefecture, connecting to almost all major regions of the Eastern Continent. Soon after, he took a Teleportation Array to Nine Heavens City, the closest city to the Ten Thousand Beasts Abyss. Nine Heavens City housed one of the top-ranking branches among the thirty-six high-tier Heaven’s Edge Towers.

As soon as he stepped out of the Teleportation Array, Xu Yang saw a familiar figure coming to greet him. It was none other than the Tower Master.

"Greetings, Tower Master." Xu Yang cupped his fists in a salute.

"Hahaha, Mr. Xu is an honored guest here! Welcome, welcome!" Tower Master Yan Chun said with extreme enthusiasm.

Xu Yang smiled bitterly and briefly explained his purpose.

Yan Chun’s expression turned serious. "Since it’s an emergency, I won’t waste words. If you need manpower, just say the word."

Xu Yang shook his head. "Thank you, Mr. Yai, but I’ll be fine on my own for now. It’s also more convenient this way.

"If I need anything later, I definitely won’t hesitate to ask Mr. Yai."

"Alright."

After exchanging brief pleasantries, Xu Yang left immediately, heading straight for the Ten Thousand Beasts Abyss.

Nine Heavens City was still about a hundred thousand miles away from the Ten Thousand Beasts Abyss. Xu Yang didn’t delay for a single moment, traveling at full speed. With an extreme speed comparable to the Late Stage of Golden Immortal, it only took him about two hours to see the boundless, vast mountain ranges at the end of the horizon.

At the edge of his vision, the sky itself seemed to lower. The towering, majestic, and continuous mountains were densely packed, but as they stretched deeper, the terrain gradually sank. The Ten Thousand Beasts Abyss was, in fact, an abyss spanning a massive area.

Xu Yang observed for a moment, carefully reviewed the map, and then dashed into the Ten Thousand Beasts Abyss along his planned route.

An hour later.

Xu Yang’s speeding figure came to an abrupt halt. He stared in shock at the trembling mountains and wilderness ahead. Ancient trees collapsed amidst the tremors, the surrounding mountains shook, rubble tumbled down, and waves of dust rose into the air. It sounded like an army of thousands of horses and soldiers charging.

However, it was actually a stampede of beasts. A herd of Armored Demonic Pigs and a pack of Purple Star Heavenly Wolves were clashing madly. Both sides had at least a hundred beasts, with the weakest being at the Late Stage of Celestial Immortal, and dozens more at the Golden Immortal level. The scene made Xu Yang’s scalp tingle.

He thought, "Is this the Ten Thousand Beasts Abyss? The beasts in here are simply too ferocious. They launch massive stampedes at the drop of a hat."

Xu Yang watched for a moment before quickly detouring around them. Killing these beasts wouldn’t yield much value. He continued forward without any further delay. Whenever he encountered a beast blocking his path, he killed it with a single slash of his blade.

Finally, the majestic miasma came into view. Even from a distance, he could feel the thick poisonous gas. It was multicolored, mixing with the miasma. Under the sunlight, a large area appeared in brilliant, variegated hues, highly corrosive and chilling to the bone.

This wasn’t even the deepest part, and ancient beasts at the Middle Stage of Golden Immortal were rare. Yet, few Golden Immortal cultivators were willing to come here. It was full of worthless, venomous creatures. Even if one wanted to use the poison against enemies, without being proficient in the art, there was a high chance of poisoning themselves first, making the risk outweigh the reward. Over time, this place had become a forbidden zone within the outer regions.

"Eldest Senior Brother..."

Xu Yang approached with lightning speed, completely unafraid of the miasma. He took out the Token handed over by his Eldest Senior Brother, gripped it tightly, and carefully sensed its resonance.

Suddenly, his eyes lit up. Through the Identity Token, he felt a faint trace of an aura. His Eldest Senior Brother hadn’t had this Token passed on randomly. Since it was an Identity Token, as long as he was near, he could use it to sense his Eldest Senior Brother’s general direction.

"This way."

Xu Yang’s spirits lifted. He sped off in the direction he sensed, tearing through the miasma like a bolt of lightning and disappearing into it.

Upon entering the poisonous swamp, Xu Yang clicked his tongue inwardly. "No wonder Eldest Senior Brother came here.

"This place is practically a supreme treasure land for him."

Xu Yang surveyed his surroundings, feeling a chill run down his spine. The ground was mostly swampy, soft, and undulating. One wrong step, and a person would sink into the pervasive, flowing purple and black liquids. There was also an abundance of trees and plants, but without exception, they were all highly toxic. The brilliantly colored vegetation, along with the various flying and wriggling poisonous insects, made his skin crawl.

SPLASH!

A patch of the swamp suddenly split open. A venomous beast covered in a hard carapace leaped into the air. As it lunged at Xu Yang, it opened its mouth and shot a toxic arrow as black as ink.

It was at the Early Stage of Golden Immortal.

Xu Yang took a step forward, stomping the ground.

BOOM!

The venomous beast let out an agonized shriek, as if struck by lightning, and smashed directly into the watery mire. A moment later, it ceased all movement. Xu Yang didn’t even spare it a glance as his body transformed into a streak of light, continuing his advance.

Meanwhile.

Deep within the poisonous swamp, a viscous pool covered in weeds and toxic insects lay deathly still. It exuded a thick, fishy stench that was utterly nauseating.

Inside a cave at the bottom of the pool, a figure was huddled up, trembling uncontrollably. The thin layer of immortal light enveloping his body had grown incredibly dim, barely able to hold on much longer.