"It's the Douluo Continent!"
"No matter what has happened to the Tang Sect, it does not change our mission. To us, nothing is more important than guarding the Abyssal Passage. I'm struggling inside too, but I cannot leave this place because of it. We have no right to walk away. Unless the day comes when we can sever the Abyssal Passage completely, or crush the Abyss Plane entirely, we must hold the line until our last breath."
Yes—this is the Blood Gods' mission, the duty of every soldier. No matter what they face, nothing is more important than holding this ground. Because if the abyssal creatures ever break through the passage, it would be true devastation. No one knows how many lives it would take to seal it again.
That is why no one will leave. They must remain here, guarding this domain to the end.
"Gu You's situation is indeed unique. We may be able to find ways to make his Golden Dragon Spear even more effective in combat against the abyssals."
Seeing Gu You remain silent, Xue Yi asked, "Gu You, when your Golden Dragon Spear devours abyssal energy, does it have any side effects?"
Gu You shook his head. "No side effects. But if I absorb too much, it can make my body feel unwell."
He hadn't forgotten how absorbing energy during a battle once caused his body to nearly explode.
Xue Yi nodded. "Understood. From now on, you are officially designated as a non-combatant attached to the Blood God Battalion. You will take orders only from the Battalion and will not participate in other operations. I will develop a specific strategy to suit your capabilities."
"Yes, sir!"
Xue Yi turned to the others.
"Xue Liu, Xue Qi, Xue Ba—go take command at the passageway. This wave is particularly strong. But Gu You already forced the Charm Sovereign to act once. She won't be able to make another move during this surge. Gu You, come with me."
Xue Liu, Xue Qi, and Xue Ba left first.
Xue Yi then led Gu You to a door in the center of the circular hall. The door opened, and they entered together.
Inside was a modestly sized room, yet the elemental energy was rich and dense. The furnishings were simple, even spartan. It was only slightly larger than the dorm Gu You had stayed in. There wasn't even a bed—just a few meditation cushions on the floor.
"Sit."
Xue Yi pointed to one of the cushions.
Gu You sat down.
Xue Yi took a seat across from him.
"I've heard of you. And you seem quite sharp. Based on what we just discussed, I'm sure you understand the kind of burden I now carry."
"You're Wuqing Douluo?" Gu You looked up at him.
Wuqing Douluo smiled faintly. "I'm surprised a kid from the outside still remembers me. Most people think I, Cao Dezhi, gave up on life and disappeared for some mysterious reason. But what they don't know is that sixty years ago, I finally realized the true meaning of my existence. I've stayed here ever since, diving into the depths of the Abyss Plane eight times to scout the situation. These sixty years have been fulfilling. And I've come to understand how truly vital the Blood God Battalion is. I must remain here."
"Sixty years ago, I succeeded the previous Blood One. He was from the War God Temple, a Hall Master three generations before the current one. All he told me at the time was one sentence. He said, 'This place is lonely, and yet it is proud. Life is lonely, but the soul is proud.'"
"Now, sixty years later, I understand his words deeply. I'm proud of every warrior in the Blood God Battalion. Their souls are proud. That's why, when Zang Xin suggested you come here to temper yourself, I agreed. Because I hope you, too, can possess a proud soul. It's important for your future. And it will help you see this world more clearly."
"I will. You are a hero. Maybe not to the nation, but I respect you—for what you've given to this continent." Gu You nodded.
"Thank you!" Wuqing Douluo burst into hearty laughter.
Back in his prime, when the name "Wuqing" was uttered, who didn't tremble in awe? Who didn't admire him? But times had changed. More and more powerful young people were rising.
Their era was coming to an end.
That was Gu You's honest evaluation. He had to admit—sixty years of unwavering defense was a monumental feat. Yes, his soul was indeed proud.
Gu You took a deep breath. "Senior Wuqing, I may not fully understand the level you've reached. But I want to stay here and truly grasp it all. I will give everything I have to strengthen myself. Because I still have a grudge to settle!"
Wuqing Douluo smiled. "Everyone has their responsibilities. Don't rush. Don't push too hard. The continent is facing turmoil right now—internally and externally. What you need to do first is improve yourself. Only then will you qualify to change anything."
Gu You nodded solemnly.
"You're doing very well, and I'm glad. Alright, let me tell you the real situation of the Abyss Plane, so you can understand more."
"Yes, sir."
Wuqing Douluo's smile faded, replaced by a grave expression.
"The Abyss Plane is far stronger than you might imagine. That world has one hundred and eight layers, each connected through dimensional channels. Every layer is ruled by a sovereign. That means there are one hundred and eight monarch-class entities—what we call the One Hundred and Eight Abyssal Monarchs."
"Of these, the sovereigns of the first thirty-six layers are about as powerful as our human Titled Douluos—not too threatening. The middle thirty-six are at the level of Hyper Douluos, and we can still manage them. But the final thirty-six are all equivalent to Limit Douluos—some even surpass that. The monarchs of the last eighteen layers are all demi-god level entities. And the monarch of the one hundred and eighth layer, the Abyssal Great Emperor, is nearly god-level in strength."
"The energy of the Abyss Plane exists in a special form—completely different from the elemental energy of our world. To them, our world's elemental energy can be consumed through devouring lifeforms and converted to power, thus feeding their entire plane. But their Abyssal energy is useless to us. That's why the Federation has never considered invading the Abyss Plane. There's no benefit. So instead, they've left the Blood God Battalion to defend the passage."
"The total energy of the Abyss's one hundred and eight layers is conserved. In other words, that plane has a fixed amount of energy that doesn't change easily. If it's depleted, it must be replenished by absorbing energy from outside. That outside energy... is essentially our life force..."
(End of Chapter)
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