Abyss Walker

Chapter 183 The Valley of Oblivion (Part 1)

They were once the guides of the Mizukage, but now it's time for the Mizukage to face the world alone.

“Shuiying, you have grown a lot,” Yun Muhan said, his voice carrying a hint of reluctance, but even more so pride.

"Your martial arts skills, wisdom, and courage have reached a new level. Now, it's time for you to explore the world on your own and realize your own ambitions."

Dugu Jianling nodded, his eyes revealing deep trust.

“We were your mentors, but now you are our pride. Remember, wherever you go, our hearts are with you.”

The Water Shadow stood before the two mentors, her heart filled with complex emotions.

His eyes held both anticipation for the unknown and reluctance to part.

Shuiying bowed deeply to express her respect and gratitude to her two mentors.

He understood that he was about to embark on a new journey, but wherever he went, the teachings of Yun Muhan and Dugu Jianling would be his most precious treasure.

Yun Muhan and Dugu Jianling smiled, their eyes filled with anticipation for the future and trust in Shuiying.

They knew that Shuiying was ready to meet new challenges; he would be like water, flowing ceaselessly and forging ahead.

Shuiying turned around and embarked on a new journey. His figure gradually disappeared into the distance by the water, but in his heart, he would forever remember the teachings and encouragement of Yun Muhan and Dugu Jianling.

"Without you, I wouldn't be who I am today." Shuiying's voice was firm and powerful. "I will always remember your teachings. Wherever I go, I will carry your expectations with me and continue on my journey."

Yun Muhan and Dugu Jianling exchanged a smile; they knew that Shuiying was ready.

They turned to leave, but before they did, Yun Muhan turned back and said, "Remember, Shuiying, true strength doesn't come from invincibility, but from those who never give up, even when faced with difficulties."

Dugu Jianling: "Isn't it too early now?"

"He is at the age of high spirits now, but it is also the age of final tempering. Without experiencing the trials of life, he will never grow up."

Dugu Jianling: "We've been accompanying Shuiying for two months now, and we've been in Tianzhou for five months. When will we leave Tianzhou?"

"The Yuan Kingdom pursues alchemy, which is the foundation of peace in Tianzhou. The Tian Kingdom pursues peace, and it was the first to be destroyed by foreign invasion. The Di Kingdom pursues greed, and it was destroyed by us and the three alchemy masters. This division of the Tianzhou continent seems to be balanced, but in reality, it is extremely foolish."

"Could it be... that there is a powerful figure behind Tianzhou? And that the arrival of the three kingdoms of Tianzhou and us are all part of a chessboard?" Dugu Jianling wondered.

"I've been puzzled by the Earth Kingdom's strategy. They have an ancestor at the early stage of the Quasi-God Transformation realm and three guardians at the mid-stage of the Quasi-God Division realm. They are clearly the strongest beings in Tianzhou. The Earth Kingdom is ambitious, so why hasn't it occupied Tianzhou yet?" Yun Muhan raised his doubts.

Before Dugu Jianling could answer, Yun Muhan continued, "Instead, they only arrived late after we invaded the Earth Kingdom... Moreover, I have never seen the final resurrection of that Earth Kingdom ancestor—Black Flame, nor has it been recorded in history."

Dugu Jianling pondered for a moment, then nodded, indicating his agreement with Yun Muhan's view.

“Indeed, all of this is too coincidental, as if an invisible hand is controlling the fate of Tianzhou.” His gaze sharpened, as if trying to pierce through the fog and see the truth behind it.

“Perhaps we should investigate the history and legends of Tianzhou more deeply,” Dugu Jianling suggested. “Those forgotten ancient books and ancient ruins may hold the answers we are looking for.”

Yun Muhan nodded, his eyes flashing with determination. "Yes, we need more information. Moreover, we cannot rely solely on the existing clues; we must personally explore those secrets forgotten by time."

Yun Muhan and Dugu Jianling embarked on a journey to explore the ruins of Tianzhou. Their goal was to uncover the secrets of Tianzhou's history and find clues that might be hidden in the ancient ruins.

They first arrived at a place known as the "Valley of Oblivion," a deep canyon hidden among the mountains, which is said to be the birthplace of the ancient Tianzhou civilization.

The Valley of Oblivion is shrouded in thick fog year-round, making it difficult for sunlight to penetrate, giving it a mysterious and unpredictable feel.

This environment increases the difficulty of exploration, but it also makes the discoveries all the more precious.