Chapter 282

Jiang Yan murmured, the Abyss's schemes were like a fog, leaving one unable to grasp their meaning.

All of this required Jiang Yan himself to delve deep into the Abyss and witness its source.

Or perhaps only by seeing the "Lord" spoken of by the Baptized could the puzzle be solved.

Leaving the hall adorned with murals of the Seven Gods, Jiang Yan continued to wander endlessly through the palace.

Since there were no clear markings of time in this dark palace, even Jiang Yan did not know how long he had been wandering.

He only knew he had walked for a long time, a very, very long time.

Finally, upon entering a hall, he discovered a group of Abyss Mages constantly discussing something within it.

Sporadically, a few Abyss Heralds passed by.

And not far from the hall, some Abyss Mages were coming and going through a dark purple gate.

Hearing the chattering of the surrounding Abyss Mages, Jiang Yan estimated that the dark purple gate must be the passage leading out of the palace.

But he had clearly underestimated the pressure his role as the Violet Lightning could exert on these Abyss Mages.

For if the Baptized were the highest leadership the Abyss Cantors could access.

Then the Abyss Cantors were the highest leadership this group of Abyss Mages could access.

Didn't these big shots stay deep within the palace all day without coming out?

How did they actually appear in such a place today?

Many Abyss Mages exchanged glances, then closed their mouths, daring not to speak.

"My lord, I wonder if there is something you need to announce on this visit?"

After hesitating for a moment, one of the Abyss Mages finally walked cautiously before Jiang Yan and asked with a sycophantic voice.

"Nothing. I need to go out for a while."

Jiang Yan spoke with a cold tone, somewhat impatient; having wandered in this palace for so long, anyone would feel restless.

But even as he said these words, he did not so much as glance at the Abyss Mage before him.

For the Abyss Cantors, when facing subordinates or even peers, always maintained an air of superiority.

But this group of Abyss Mages fell for exactly that.

"Very well, my lord. May you have a smooth journey."

Seeming to hear a hint of impatience in Jiang Yan's tone, the Abyss Mage who had just asked immediately bowed and retreated.

The surrounding Abyss Mages instantly cleared a path for Jiang Yan.

To maintain his aura, Jiang Yan simply stopped walking.

The Rooster Talisman lit up in his mind, and Jiang Yan's entire body slowly floated upward, flying toward the dark purple gate.

The surrounding Abyss Mages lowered their heads, yet their eyes all held an expression of reverence.

Jiang Yan arrived before the dark purple gate and, without any hesitation, walked straight in.

A wave of dizziness struck; Jiang Yan felt only vast flashes of purple light around him, and immediately after, he arrived in a vast area.

Jiang Yan's pupils suddenly contracted.

Before him lay a black-purple heaven and earth.

Yes, it was heaven and earth.

Specifically, this place was like an underground cavern; the ground was beneath his feet, and the ground was also above his head.

Moreover, this barren land emitted a black-purple glow, and the aura it radiated made Jiang Yan feel very uncomfortable.

Just like the stone he wore at his waist to mimic the Abyss's aura!

No, it should be said that the stone he wore at his waist came from here!

Seeing the appearance of this place, Jiang Yan could already understand.

This was not outside the world, but the deepest part of the Teyvat Continent.

The Subterranean Abyss!

Jiang Yan lifted his foot and gently stepped onto the black-purple ground.

"This... is the true form of the Abyss!"

Jiang Yan spoke softly as he glanced around.

He finally discovered that the palace he had just explored was not in the style of the 290 Presentation Palace.

Rather, it was a massive pillar connecting heaven and earth.

Crucially, pillars like this were densely packed in this area, countless in number.

From this, one could see how many Abyss monsters existed here?

Jiang Yan dared not imagine.

In the depths of Teyvat, which had only recently entered peace, there were actually such a vast number of Abyss monsters!

If these monsters were ever released onto the surface of Teyvat, the consequences...

Jiang Yan did not even dare to think further.

So, what exactly produced these Abyss monsters?

With curiosity, Jiang Yan stomped hard with his right foot, launching himself into the air and flying toward the distance.

He must study this region thoroughly!

Especially how this region was formed!

For Jiang Yan, this was the most critical point!

So Jiang Yan decided to explore everything here thoroughly.

After flying for a short while, Jiang Yan saw some scattered Abyss Mages standing on the black-purple ground, holding something that looked like a small twig in their hands, hopping up and down.

The black-purple ground constantly emitted dark mist; amidst the faintly visible purple light around, it looked somewhat hazy, yet Jiang Yan saw it clearly.