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Chapter 304 -304:Blood Abyss
Chapter 304 -304:Blood AbyssThe blood-red sun hung overhead like a massive fireball, emitting suffocating heat and blinding light, yet it still couldn't disperse the haze that blanketed the entire sky.
In the distance, jagged black mountain ranges stretched endlessly, with what appeared to be large flocks of birds soaring above them.
A fierce wind howled past, rolling boulders the size of millstones and stirring up clouds of sand and dust.
Su Nan stood on a protruding slope, gazing out at the desolate wasteland before him.
This was the Blood Abyss.
The most chaotic place in the entire Multiverse, where slaughter and battle erupted incessantly.
The demons born from the Blood Abyss began killing each other from the moment of their birth, devouring the souls of their kin as nourishment for evolution, seeking greater power.
"The laws here are indeed chaotic."
Su Nan focused his senses on the Plane laws around him.
After mastering the Law of Gravity, he could now touch the fundamental laws that governed the Plane.
The moment he set foot in the Blood Abyss, he felt the extreme disorder of the Law Power here.
The same Plane laws were far more chaotic, violent, and complex than in other Planes.
It was as if many laws were intertwined, tangled together, and trying to extract a usable Law Power from them was akin to unraveling a cocoon.
"Even gods and True Spirit Wizards would find their combat power reduced by twenty to thirty percent here."
Su Nan sighed.
No wonder no one was willing to set foot in the Blood Abyss.
Only a few evil-aligned gods—such as the Spider Queen—would recruit demons from the Blood Abyss as Petitioners.
Snapping out of his thoughts, Su Nan randomly chose a direction and aimlessly flew across the wasteland.
The Blood Abyss was the embodiment of all chaos, the birthplace and end of all accidents and coincidences.
The chaos here wasn't just reflected in the chaotic nature of the demons, but also in the Plane's climate, time, and even environment.
All the terrain here was constantly shifting, with no fixed landmarks, making maps utterly useless.
Thus, without a demon guide, finding a specific location in the Blood Abyss was purely a matter of luck.
So Su Nan's current goal was to find a 'guide.'
"Caw! Caw!"
A sharp, ear-piercing cry suddenly came from the distance.
Su Nan focused his gaze and saw several grotesque monsters flying toward him.
At first glance, they resembled birds, but upon closer inspection, they appeared to be a mix of vultures and humans, with muscular bodies and large gray wings.
They had vulture-like heads and thick, elongated necks.
"Vulture-headed demons."
Su Nan immediately recognized these demons.
Vulture-headed demons were low-tier demons, common in the Blood Abyss.
Su Nan shook his head slightly, feeling disappointed.
Low-tier demons were not good communication partners.
Unless they were tamed by higher-tier demons to serve as slaves, most low-tier demons were driven solely by the instincts to kill and feed, more beastly than beasts.
The combat power of vulture-headed demons was only slightly better than that of second-level Wizard apprentices. Su Nan didn't even need to cast a spell; with a flick of his finger, a bolt of lightning shot out, causing the heads of three vulture-headed demons to explode. Their headless bodies swayed in mid-air for a moment before plummeting to the ground.
Without even glancing at the corpses, Su Nan continued flying forward, simultaneously spreading his spiritual senses to
Su Nan saw this and chuckled, not at all surprised.
It was said that demons were inherently chaotic. They were well aware of how terrifying a being who could effortlessly kill over twenty Ironclad Cavalry Demons was, and attacking such a being would be suicidal.
Yet, despite this, they couldn't control their instinct to kill.
Fortunately, among the surviving demons, there was one who remained rational.
Snap! The succubus flicked her whip in the air.
"Quiet," she said loudly.
The restless demons immediately fell silent, casting fearful glances at the succubus.
Su Nan nodded slightly to himself.
This was why he had chosen to help the succubus's side.
Succubi weren't considered high-tier demons in the Blood Abyss, but they were excellent communicators.
Their combat strength wasn't high, and they survived in the Blood Abyss by pleasing and flattering higher-tier demons.
As a result, succubi didn't enjoy meaningless slaughter. They preferred to use their stunning beauty and charm to seduce their opponents, luring them into corruption.
Compared to other demons, who were driven solely by the urge to kill, succubi were undoubtedly more suitable as guides.
Su Nan guessed that these demons likely belonged to a demon lord's faction.
The succubus's life aura wasn't particularly strong, yet she could suppress these demons and make them fear her, which could only be due to the authority granted by a demon lord.
After calming her subordinates, the succubus immediately put on a charming smile, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Su Nan. "Thank you for your assistance, Wizard. Is there anything we can do to repay you?"
Succubi were experts in manipulating minds and illusions, and their perception was far sharper than that of low-tier demons.
The moment she saw Su Nan, she sensed the unique aura of a Wizard emanating from him.
Even in the Blood Abyss, where slaughter was constant, Wizards were not to be trifled with.
Who knew which faction the Wizard was affiliated with? Moreover, Wizards themselves possessed formidable power.
Even powerful demon lords wouldn't casually provoke a Wizard unless their interests were at stake.
"I'm looking for the River of Blood, and I need a guide," Su Nan said straightforwardly.
With his strength, there was no need for him to engage in small talk with the succubus.
"That's simple," the succubus said, giving him a flirtatious look. "We're heading in a direction that passes by the River of Blood. You're welcome to travel with us."
Su Nan paid no attention to the succubus's seduction. With a flick of his wrist, a small soul crystal appeared in his palm.
The dazzling, beautiful light and the rich soul aura immediately caught the attention of all the demons.
The low-tier demons' eyes gleamed with undisguised greed, and they began to stir, eager to rush forward and snatch the crystal if not for the succubus's suppression.
"This is your payment for guiding me," Su Nan said.
Although it was only a small soul crystal, it was still quite valuable to mid and low-tier demons.
However, the succubus didn't show any sign of joy. Instead, her eyes flickered slightly.
Wizards were known for their adherence to the principle of equivalent exchange.
This Wizard wouldn't just hand over a soul crystal as payment without some stringent conditions.
Sure enough, Su Nan then said calmly, "Let's sign a soul contract."
Su Nan wasn't foolish enough to trust a demon's words.
Even if it was a succubus who seemed quite reasonable.
But he still wouldn't let his guard down.
Who knew if this succubus might lead him into the territory of a demon lord or a greater demon, treating him as a meal delivered to their doorstep?
To be safe, it was better to sign a soul contract.
Under Su Nan's gaze, the succubus quickly regained her composure and giggled, "Of course, whatever you say, Wizard."
The two quickly signed a soul contract, stipulating that the succubus would help Su Nan find the River of Blood and not take any actions against him.
In return, the succubus would receive a soul crystal as payment.
Once the contract was completed, the atmosphere relaxed.
Without delay, the group (of demons) set off.
The succubus walked over to Su Nan, her soft body leaning against him, and a rich, alluring fragrance immediately enveloped him.
"What brings you to the River of Blood, Wizard?" she asked.
Su Nan's expression remained unchanged. "Sightseeing."
The succubus's face stiffened, and she twitched her lips.
The River of Blood wasn't a pleasant place. It was filled with malevolent spirits, and the river's water had the effect of corroding flesh and devouring souls.
Even demons dared not approach the River of Blood.
What kind of eccentric would go there for sightseeing?
This was clearly a brush-off.
Seeing that Su Nan wasn't willing to elaborate, the succubus wisely didn't press further. Instead, she engaged him in light conversation, chatting about other topics.
Su Nan was happy to go along, subtly probing for information about recent events in the Blood Abyss, treating it as a way to broaden his knowledge.
Time flew by as they chatted.
During their journey, the group's direction shifted constantly—sometimes to the left, sometimes to the right, and at one point, they even made a ninety-degree turn.
Logically, since they were on a vast plain with only a few hills and pits, there shouldn't have been any obstacles to their path.
But this was the unique way the native creatures of the Blood Abyss navigated.
The chaos of the Blood Abyss had also granted its native creatures, including demons, the ability to sense direction.
This was something outsiders lacked.
Every year, many outsiders ventured into the Blood Abyss without a native guide, only to get lost in the wilderness and die of starvation or thirst.
Even if they brought enough food and water, they would eventually succumb to the relentless attacks of demons.
Among them were even Wizard-level experts.
After walking for about ten hours across the scorching and desolate wasteland, constantly changing direction, Su Nan finally reached his destination.
Under the overcast sky, the winding River of Blood stretched across the wilderness, as if a blade had cleaved the vast land, with blo
od flowing endlessly to the horizon.
The blood-red river flowed at a steady pace, unchanged for thousands of years. Countless ghost
s floated up and down in the waves, their mouths open in silent, agonized screams, only to be swallowed by the next wave.
"That's the River of Blood," the succubus said softly, her gaze filled with wariness and a hint of fear as she looked at the crimson water.
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