The system is the proficiency panel

After the three of them finished their breakfast, Lin Ji put away the idea of ​​continuing to enjoy himself and asked seriously.

"Yesterday you only talked about the secret exploration of the abyss by various sects. Did anything happen in the following months?"

Xiao Ningxue put down the spiritual tea in her hand, her white hair falling on her shoulders like snow, and she responded after thinking for a moment.

"After the monks learned most of the language of the Abyss, they began large-scale exploration. We found that this Abyss is many times wider than Kaiyang Star, and we discovered several rare minerals that we have never seen before. We also found two more veins of blood marrow crystal, but they are both guarded by a large number of demons and have not been conquered yet."

She tapped the table with her fingertips, and a water curtain emerged, showing the projection of the abyss map. The locations of the newly discovered mineral veins were marked in glaring red, and the surroundings were densely covered with marks of demon lairs.

"A Jindan from Lingtian Sect traveled at full speed in one direction for a month, but still couldn't see the end."

Xiao Ningxue continued, her voice as calm as water.

"He was unlucky and turned back without any harvest."

Luo Youran took over the conversation, her purple robe swaying lightly, and a sharp light flashed in her eyes.

"Some brave monks have gone deeper into the abyss through the pits. Some have returned with new things or knowledge—"

She moved her fingertips, and images of several strange objects emerged on the water curtain: a wriggling black ore and a book made of unknown leather.

"Some have died in the abyss and have never been heard from again."

Xiao Ningxue concluded.

“Although many cultivators have been buried in the Abyss, we have to admit that the Abyss is indeed an opportunity for cultivators on Kaiyang Star.”

Lin Ji stared at the image in the water curtain, frowning slightly.

“It’s an opportunity, but it’s also dangerous.”

He said in a deep voice, reaching out to wipe away the water curtain.

"If nothing unexpected happens, this Abyss, the Ten Thousand Stars Realm, and ours should be three different universes."

The room fell silent for a moment. The morning light shone through the window, casting tiny spots of light on the three people's robes. Luo Youran unconsciously stroked the edge of the teacup, and the glazed celadon made her fingertips look like jade.

"Different universe?"

Xiao Ningxue repeated softly, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

"No wonder those abyss demons are so eager for cultivators."

There was a hint of chill in her voice.

"To them, our flesh, blood and souls are like delicacies from another world."

Luo Youran's eyes flashed, and the fingers in her purple sleeves tightened slightly, with a bad guess.

"So the Abyss Lords are letting us explore as a show of weakness... so that we can send in more monks?"

"I won't show weakness on purpose. Judging from the current battle situation, most demon lords only have the strength of a Jindan Zhenren. Only some special demon lords can fight against Zhenjun."

Xiao Ningxue continued her guess in a calm tone.

"It is probably because the demon lord we encountered was not strong enough, but he did not want to reveal the news of the cultivator to others, so as to give them an advantage. In addition, the abyss is too big, which led to the current situation."

Lin Ji put down the spiritual tea in his hand, his eyes moved between Xiao Ningxue and Luo Youran, his brows slightly furrowed.

"Since the abyss is so dangerous, why do those monks continue to explore it blindly? They don't prepare to be completely safe before going, just for the blood marrow crystals and new things?"

Luo Youran shook her head gently, her purple skirt glowing softly in the morning light. She tapped the table with her fingertips, and a light curtain appeared, on which was densely recorded the list of items that the monks brought back from the abyss.

"It's not just that. The minerals, plants and even the remains of demons in the abyss all contain unique energies. Some monks have discovered that after some of the chaotic energies in the abyss have been specially processed, they can assist in cultivation and even break through bottlenecks."

Xiao Ningxue took over the conversation, her white hair falling on her shoulders like snow, and her tone was calm and clear.

"More importantly, some layers of the abyss seem to hide ancient secrets. A cultivator brought back a broken weapon and gained some special power from it, which enabled him to break through and gain the strength to build a foundation in the second realm."

Luo Youran then added.

"Another point is that the speed of time in certain layers of the Abyss seems to be different from that on Kaiyang Star. Some cultivators stayed in the Abyss for several months, and when they came back, they found that only a few days had passed on Kaiyang Star. This discovery attracted more people to it. After all, cultivating in the Abyss is equivalent to having several times more time out of thin air."

Lin Ji pondered for a moment and tapped the table lightly with his fingertips.

"Although the opportunity is great, the risk should not be underestimated. Have you found out the reason why those monks died in the abyss?"

Xiao Ningxue's expression froze.

"Most of them were killed by demons, but a few died in strange ways. When their bodies were found, their souls had been drained away, as if they had been devoured by some kind of existence."

Luo Youran lowered his voice, a hint of fear flashing in his eyes.

"What's even more bizarre is that some of the monks who returned behaved abnormally, sometimes frantic, sometimes sluggish. After controlling these monks, we detected traces of chaotic energy remaining in their bodies. It's possible that their minds were corroded by some power from the abyss."

Lin Ji's eyes darkened.

"It seems the water in the abyss is deeper than we thought."

He stood up, walked to the window and looked towards the southern continent.

"What do the True Lords think about this?"

Xiao Ningxue said softly.

"Master Yu Shui once secretly explored the cracks in the abyss and believed that the rules of the abyss are completely different from those of Kaiyang Star. Not only is the chaotic spiritual energy impossible to absorb directly, it requires special treatment, but the chaotic energy there will also gradually erode order. If cultivators who stay there for a long time cannot resist, they will be assimilated sooner or later."

Luo Youran walked to Lin Ji and gently held his hand.

"Master, you just came back, there is no need to rush to deal with these. We can take a long-term view first."

Lin Ji held her hand in return and smiled slightly.

"Don't worry, I won't act rashly. However, since the abyss is a place where opportunities and crises coexist, we can't avoid it completely."

He turned and looked at Xiao Ningxue.

"Ningxue, I need you to compile a detailed report on the abyss, including known layers, resource distribution, and potential dangers."

Xiao Ningxue nodded.

"I've asked Garnier to do it, and it will be available to you later."

Luo Youran blinked and suddenly smiled.

"Master, when you come back this time, shouldn't you also go and see the Silver Star? It is now the treasure of the Xuantian Empire, and the purity of the silver it produces is far higher than before."

A hint of curiosity appeared in Lin Ji's eyes.

"Is this the reincarnated gold-eating ant king that Ningxue mentioned? Come on, take me to see it."

The three of them left the pavilion and walked towards the room at the core of the spirit vein. The sun shone in the courtyard, casting mottled shadows, temporarily dispelling the haze brought by the abyss. However, Lin Ji knew in his heart that the secret of the abyss was far from being revealed, and a bigger storm might be brewing...