Nightfall was as black as ink, and the stars lay hidden.
The depths of the Nether Abyss seemed to have opened an endless maw, devouring all light and life.
Because of the Nether Qi, the entire Nether Abyss seemed shrouded in chaos.
Any probing power could only detect a blurry mass.
Only certain special abilities could function here.
Xu Qing and the scouting team led by Qing Youzi moved through the dark forests and rugged mountain paths in a tense yet orderly atmosphere.
Xu Qing moved with agility, each step seeming to blend into the surrounding shadows.
With a flick of his fingers, several specially made Stealth Talismans silently fell.
They formed an almost imperceptible scouting net throughout the mountain forest.
"Everyone, watch your step. The Nether Abyss is filled with traps. Do not let your guard down."
Xu Qing's voice reached every member's ears through sound transmission.
Before long, the group encountered several cleverly concealed traps without suffering any major danger.
However, thanks to Xu Qing's warning, everyone handled them in an orderly manner. No one was seriously hurt, though a few suffered minor injuries.
Seeing how skilled Xu Qing was at all this, Qing Youzi finally understood.
The Alchemy Dao Master in his eyes was actually the true expert.
This smooth series of actions was far more practiced than his own.
Clearly, the other man had experienced such things far more often than he had.
As they ventured deeper, the air gradually filled with a faint scent of blood and decay.
Mixed with the fluctuations of Netherworld Power, it left people deeply unsettled.
At that moment, a cultivator skilled in divine-sense scouting suddenly changed expression and said in a low voice, "There's something unusual ahead. It seems energy fluctuations are gathering, and... there are quite a few of