Chapter 88 Exploration on the Edge of the Abyss

Lin Yu resolutely embarked on the journey, enduring hardships all the way, and going through countless difficulties and obstacles. He crossed the magnificent and surging mountains, rivers, and seas. The turbulent rivers once tried to block his way, and the towering mountains once tested his physical strength and will. However, with his indomitable spirit, he overcame the challenges of nature time and time again. He passed through the dense and secluded forest, where thorns grew in clusters, venomous insects lurked, and the dim light made it difficult to distinguish directions. He also trekked across the desolate and lonely desert, where the scalding sand gravel roasted his feet, and the strong wind carried sand and stones, almost burying him. The long journey made his clothes full of dust and ragged, and the feeling of fatigue accompanied him all the time. But his eyes were always as firm as a rock, without the slightest wavering. This firmness stemmed from his deep-seated belief in protecting the world and his affectionate protection for the people he loved.

Finally, Lin Yu reached the edge of the Chaotic Abyss. When that scene came into his sight without reservation, his steps suddenly stopped, as if he was nailed in place by an invisible force. He couldn't help but take a sharp breath in, and his heart was deeply shocked, as if he was severely hit by a heavy hammer. His whole body was immersed in an indescribable feeling of fear and amazement.

In front of him was an endless dark abyss that seemed to have no end. It was like an ancient giant beast that had been lying dormant for a long time, eerily hidden in this mysterious place. The huge opening seemed to be able to swallow everything in the world. The bottomless darkness was so thick that it seemed tangible, as if it could be touched. Once any light approached, it would be mercilessly swallowed up like a clay ox entering the sea, and not even a trace of light and shadow could be left. In the abyss, it seemed that there were endless evils and unknown dangers lying in wait, quietly waiting for those who dared to approach and dragging them into the abyss of eternal damnation.

In this dark abyss, terrifying roars were heard from time to time. The sound was sharp and shrill, as if it came from the Nine Netherworlds. It easily pierced the silent air and drilled straight into people's ears, hitting the depths of their souls. It was as if countless demons imprisoned at the bottom of the dark abyss were struggling in pain and roaring madly, venting their endless resentment and unwillingness. Every roar was like an extremely sharp blade stabbing into the depths of Lin Yu's soul without hindrance, making his back feel cold, his hair stand on end, and all the blood in his body seemed to freeze instantly. Along with the roars, there were waves of strong energy fluctuations. These fluctuations carried the unique disorder and violence of chaos, like surging and overwhelming waves, wantonly crashing against the surrounding space. Lin Yu could clearly sense that these energy fluctuations contained a strong will of evil and destruction. Once caught in them, even he, who possessed powerful strength, might be annihilated in an instant and turn into nothingness, with unimaginable consequences.

Moreover, the surrounding space was extremely unstable, as if being wantonly kneaded and played with by an invisible and malicious big hand. Cracks often appeared in the space. These cracks were of various shapes. Some were as thin as a hair, hidden in the air and almost undetectable, but they exuded a deadly dangerous aura, as if a slight touch would trigger a catastrophic disaster. Some were more than one person high, like a door leading to an unknown and terrifying world. A cold and bone-chilling aura emanated from the cracks, as if connected to the endless void. Once approaching, one could feel the powerful suction force that seemed to suck everything in, making people shudder. The distortion of space occurred even more frequently. The originally flat ground here became uneven, sometimes protruding to form sharp and steep peaks, and sometimes sinking to form bottomless gorges. The surrounding scenery also became blurred in the distortion, like a wantonly distorted painting scroll. Everything lost its original shape and color, making people feel a strong sense of dizziness, as if they were in a disordered time and space. If one was not careful, they would be sucked into the endless void by these unstable space cracks and distorted areas, disappearing without a trace and being completely erased from the world as if they had never existed in this world.

Lin Yu knew very well the danger here. Every step might be a test of life and death, and the slightest mistake would lead to eternal damnation. But he shouldered the heavy responsibility of protecting the world. His promise to the people he loved deeply and his responsibility for all living beings in the world left him with no room for retreat. He carefully explored on the edge of the abyss, taking every step with great caution, as if walking on thin ice. His steps were gentle and steady. Every time he put his foot down, he would carefully feel the subtle changes in the ground to prevent falling into the traps hidden in the dark. His eyes were always vigilantly observing the surroundings, not missing any corner that might hide danger or clues. Even the slightest movement could immediately arouse his high alert. He circulated the chaotic power in his body, allowing this mysterious and powerful force to flow like a trickling stream to every corner of his body. The chaotic power was like an invisible sensing net, spreading slowly around him with him as the center, helping him keenly sense the surrounding energy changes and mysterious auras, enabling him to detect the approaching danger in advance and buy time for himself to deal with it.

After a long period of exploration, Lin Yu discovered some ancient ruins and runes in a very hidden valley. This valley was shrouded in layers of mist, with the fog filling the air, looking like a fairyland but hiding dangers. Strange rocks jutted out all around, in various shapes. Those strange rocks seemed to be deliberately placed by some mysterious force, forming an elusive maze. If it weren't for his keen perception with the chaotic power, it would have been almost impossible to find this mysterious place hidden in the depths. These ruins had long been in a state of disrepair after the relentless erosion of time. Huge stones were scattered on the ground, like the remains of history. There were strange patterns and symbols carved on the stones. Some were like mysterious creatures, with their teeth and claws bared, as if trying to break free from the shackles. Some were like the ancient star tracks, mysterious and profound, as if telling the mysteries of the universe. These patterns and symbols seemed to be telling a forgotten history, an unknown past about the Chaotic Abyss. They were the witnesses of time and the guardians of the secrets. And those runes were engraved on the walls and stone pillars of the ruins, emitting a faint light. This light flickered unsteadily, sometimes bright, as if trying hard to convey some important information, and sometimes dim, as if gradually losing its light under the oppression of the dark force. Every change between light and darkness was like a silent confrontation with the dark force in the Chaotic Abyss, a battle between light and darkness.

Lin Yu was overjoyed. With his keen intuition, he sensed that these ruins and runes seemed to have a close connection with the origin and seal of the Chaotic Abyss. They might be the key to unlocking the secrets of the Chaotic Abyss and an important clue to finding the way to reinforce the seal. So, Lin Yu immediately focused on carefully studying these ruins and runes. He gently stretched out his hand and touched those runes. A strange touch came from his fingertips. At the same time, he could clearly feel the energy fluctuations they transmitted. That energy fluctuation was weak but complex, like a complicated maze, as if containing countless mysteries waiting for him to uncover. He tried to decipher the hidden information from them, but these runes seemed to have their own independent will and were full of resistance to his exploration. No matter how hard he tried, it was difficult to easily pry into their secrets.

However, these runes were extremely obscure and difficult to understand. They contained the profound mysteries of the chaotic power and mysterious power. Lin Yu found that the arrangement of these runes and the laws of energy operation were completely different from any knowledge he had ever come into contact with before. Each rune was like a carefully designed complex puzzle, which required a lot of time and energy to solve. There seemed to be some subtle connection between these runes, like an invisible net, tightly connecting them together, but it was elusive, as if deliberately testing his wisdom and perseverance, waiting for him to discover the rules among them.

But Lin Yu did not back down because of this. With his firm belief and tenacious perseverance, he spent a lot of time and energy, constantly trying and cracking them. Sometimes he stared at the runes, falling into deep thought, constantly recalling the knowledge he had learned in his mind, trying to find clues related to these runes, and seeking inspiration from those ancient books and mysterious legends. Sometimes he mobilized the chaotic power, trying to resonate with the runes and let the chaotic power guide him to unlock the secrets of these runes. He focused on feeling the subtle connection between the chaotic power and the runes, trying to find the opportunity to solve the mystery. Sometimes he searched for other related clues in the ruins, carefully observing those scattered stones and carved patterns, not missing any detail, hoping to find the breakthrough to open the door to the secrets. As the research deepened, Lin Yu gradually immersed himself in it, forgetting the passage of time and the dangers around him, as if isolated from the whole world. He gradually fell into a state of selflessness. In this state, there were only these ancient ruins and mysterious runes in his world. He devoted himself wholeheartedly to the exploration of the secrets of the Chaotic Abyss. He had only one firm belief in his heart, that is, to find a way to reinforce the seal, protect the peace of the world, enable the people he loved to live in peace, and protect all things in the world from the invasion of the evil force of the Chaotic Abyss. Even if the road ahead was full of thorns and difficulties, he was not afraid at all. Because he knew very well that the responsibility he shouldered was as heavy as Mount Tai, and he could not and would not back down.