Ao Hai turned sideways to lead the way, his movements smooth and natural.
The interior of the fortress was nothing like the resplendent splendor one might have imagined.
The enormous, solid passageways were built from massive blocks of dark star ore, cutting off all Divine Sense inspection.
Bone lamps emitting a faint glow hung from the walls. Every flame atop them had been born of heaven and earth, and each possessed enough power to nearly burn an ordinary Transformation Realm Great Demon to ashes.
Yet here, they could be seen everywhere.
Occasionally, powerful figures of other races hurried past. Their auras were fierce, their gazes cold. They would give Ao Hai a slight nod in greeting, but when they saw Jiang Shu's "unfamiliar" face, they committed his appearance deeply to memory.
None who could come here were anything less than prodigies of the major powerful races.
Entering the Fallen Star Abyss was like obtaining a great opportunity.
Perhaps in the future, they could all advance to Demon Venerable, or even rise above Demon Venerable.
Naturally, they had to pay closer attention.
"This gathering at the Fallen Star Abyss is of the highest order."
"The Phoenix Race, Kun Peng Race, and True Roar Race—core clansmen from every ancient bloodline have come."
"The will of the Imperial Palace hangs over this. None of the clans dare neglect it."
Ao Hai introduced things as they walked, a trace of gravity in his tone.
"This time, in the core region of the abyss, they will select the true seeds qualified to undergo the Star Abyss Baptism. Should they succeed, their talent and potential may even surpass Jiang Tai Xuan of the Human Race."
At the mention of that name, even this proud Dragon Race expert could not conceal the gravity in his voice.
Jiang