Chapter 1777: Rest Assured, I'll Handle It! Arriving at the Abyss!

In the following days, Xu Jingming completely immersed himself in cultivation.

With the insiders Mei Chong and Lin Yin providing resources.

And the entire Illusion Demon Palace as backing, his cultivation conditions could be called luxurious.

He had already mastered "Demon Thunder Kill" and began researching the other T1-grade lightning combat techniques Mei Chong had gathered.

At the same time, he continuously consolidated his foundation, comprehending the origins of lightning and destruction.

Under such conditions, even without system point allocation, his strength kept rising.

Teacher Nikki then thoroughly entered the role of personal maid.

Taking care of Xu Jingming's daily life in every detail.

She wore that black-and-white maid outfit.

Standing quietly to the side, sometimes handing over pills.

Sometimes using her fair hands to gently massage and relieve his fatigue.

Although with Xu Jingming's powerful divine body, he fundamentally did not need massage.

And Nikki, watching that tall figure immersed in cultivation.

Her beautiful eyes often flashed with complex colors.

There was relief, there was shock, and even more a trace of indescribable palpitation.

Time flowed by, half a month passed in a flash.

This day, the Illusion Demon Palace main hall lit up with the radiance of Divine Kingdom teleportation.

A stately, noble figure with vast aura quietly emerged — it was the returned Illusion Demon Ruler.

"Sister, you're back."

The Mei Chong Ruler sensed the aura and immediately appeared to welcome her.

A charming, captivating smile hanging on her face.

Her peach-heart tail swaying gently, everything as usual.

"Mm."

The Illusion Demon Ruler nodded slightly, purple eyes sweeping across the palace:

"During the time I was away, has there been any abnormality on Illusion Demon Star?"

The Mei Chong Ruler covered her mouth and laughed lightly, her eyes flowing:

"Sister rest assured, with me your younger sister holding the fort, all is well, what abnormality could there be?"

Her tone natural, her demeanor coquettish, as if merely daily banter between sisters.

In reality, deep in her soul, the Heart-Eroding Pattern had long since engraved absolute loyalty.

Every sentence, every expression was flawless, without the slightest flaw.

She had long since become the Master's shape; at this moment playing her former self, she naturally handled it with ease.

"Mm, that's good then." The Illusion Demon Ruler nodded in satisfaction.

For this deputy who had followed her for many years, she naturally trusted her deeply.

Immediately after, she mused:

"The Abyss Demon Tide is about to officially begin; the Heaven Eclipse Star Domain side has already set the schedule.

This Demon Tide is large in scale; I need to bring a batch of elite Undying-stage cultivators there.

As for Illusion Demon Star, it still needs you to hold the fort for a while longer."

"Leave it to me, rest assured." The Mei Chong Ruler said with a beaming smile.

"Mm." The Illusion Demon Ruler nodded.

Indeed, she still trusted Mei Chong very much.

At this moment, Mei Chong seemed to suddenly recall something and spoke:

"Right, Sister, there's a matter I forgot to tell you.

Cody left without a word a few days ago, departing Illusion Demon Star."

"Huh? He left?"

The Illusion Demon Ruler frowned, "Why did he suddenly leave? I didn't receive any news on this end."

Cody was an Invincible Undying-stage combat power she had recruited over the past ten-plus years; losing even one was no small weakening.

"Who knows? Maybe he went to seek some fortuitous opportunity."

The Mei Chong Ruler showed a helpless expression, spreading her hands.

"Forget it."

The Illusion Demon Ruler waved her hand, not thinking much more:

"If he's gone he's gone; we're about to set off for the Abyss right now, no time to go look for him.

Fortunately we still have Blood Abyss; his strength is still above Cody's."

"Sister is right." Mei Chong laughed in agreement.

Yet the depths of her eyes flashed a trace of subtle expression known only to herself.

Soon, orders were issued.

Including Xu Jingming, ten selected Undying-stage demons.

All received the message to assemble immediately and prepare to depart for the Abyss Demon Tide front lines.

In the west palace, Xu Jingming finished cultivation.

The Lei Guang and demonic qi surging around him slowly converged.

Nikki timely handed over a cup of warm, mellow beverage.

"Are we leaving?" she asked softly.

"Yes."

Xu Jingming took the drink and looked at her:

"Niki, the Abyssal Demon Tide over there is extremely dangerous.

What are your plans?

Will you come with me, or stay here on Phantom Demon Star?

Here, the demon pets will look after you, so there will be no safety issues."

"The servant follows the master."

Niki almost had no hesitation, speaking firmly.

"Good.

Then you will enter the world ring, which I carry with me.

The demon tide battlefield changes in an instant.

Staying inside the inner space is safer, and you can come out to assist when necessary."

Xu Jingming nodded.

He also preferred to take Niki directly with him.

This way, even if something unexpected happens on the Abyssal Demon Tide side, he can take the other person away together.

"Good!" A flash of joy appeared in Niki's eyes.

Being able to follow Xu Jingming's side, even if just staying in the ring world.

She also felt it was safer than staying on Phantom Demon Star.

Soon,

Xu Jingming and the other nine selected Immortal-rank demons gathered in the square before the main hall.

Including Xu Jingming, all ten had mighty auras and varied forms.

Yet none were not outstanding among the Immortal-rank.

The Phantom Demon Sovereign and the Charm Pet Sovereign stood on the high platform.

"The Abyssal Demon Tide is about to begin.

Although it is dangerous there, it also holds supreme opportunities."

The Phantom Demon Sovereign's voice echoed across the square: "You are all the elite of my Phantom Demon Star.

This time, you represent our Phantom Demon Star Domain in going forth, and you need to slay as many Abyssal demons as possible.

Exalt the might of our Phantom Demon!"

"We obey the Sovereign's command!"

The ten Immortal-rank demons responded in unison.

The Phantom Demon Sovereign said no more, raised her jade hand slightly, and vast divine power surged.

In an instant, the illusory shadow of the divine kingdom appeared behind her.

Then the light blazed brightly.

Whoosh—

Including Xu Jingming, everyone was instantly teleported away.

A blur before his eyes, when Xu Jingming regained his senses, he was already in another star domain.

This was a desolate, cold expanse of floating land in the starry void, and they stood at the edge of the floating land.

Ahead, the starry sky seemed as if torn open and hollowed out by an invisible giant hand.

A gaping void, indescribably vast and deep, had collapsed downward!

This was the Abyss!

As far as the eye could see, it was dark and boundless, as if leading to the primordial void of the universe.

At the edge of the Abyss, space showed abnormal distortion and fragmentation.

Threads of pitch-black, ink-like strange energy seeped out like tentacles from within.

Merely standing at the edge and feeling this aura made one's soul tremble, and divine power within the body surged restlessly.

"This Abyssal aura can actually stir the bloodlust in the bloodline."

Xu Jingming frowned slightly.

The murderous impulse brought by the Purple Nightmare Demon Body.

Here, it seemed amplified manifold, like an inaudible whisper echoing in the ears.

He took a deep breath, and within his consciousness sea, the nine-layer soul pagoda's silver light flowed, forcibly suppressing that restlessness.

Immediately afterward, he shifted his gaze from the Abyss and scanned the surroundings.

This continent floating in the starry void was extremely vast.

At this moment, many figures had already gathered around.

Their auras were either ferocious, or gloomy, or violent, and their forms varied.

Bone wings, scaled armor, demon horns, compound eyes......

These demon powerhouses from different star domains were of various races.

But the lowest rank among them was all Immortal-rank!

Before each group stood a figure of even more terrifying Sovereign-rank aura.

Clearly, each was a Sovereign leading a batch of Immortal-rank elites.