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On the way, Lin Ji passed the plan they had discussed to Xiao Ningxue using a jade token and asked her to handle it.

When Xiao Ningxue received the message from the jade token, her spiritual power was almost exhausted. Her white hair was stuck to her pale cheeks by sweat. She forced herself to unfold the jade token, and Lin Ji's voice flowed into her mind like a clear spring.

"Ningxue, the plan for the placement of the wounded and the repair of the city wall has been decided. Please dispatch the formation master to work together. In addition, the True Lord has returned, and we are going to check on the aliens."

She tapped the jade card with her fingertips, replied with a "OK", and slowly stood up, holding the city wall. After three consecutive days of controlling the city defense formation, even the second level of artistic conception foundation-building skills were almost exhausted. Seeing this, Yu Yue hurriedly supported her.

"Ningxue, go and rest first. I will take care of this."

"No need."

Xiao Ningxue shook her head, her white hair looking like blood frost under the dark red sky.

"Since my husband has entrusted me with the task of dispatching, how can I be lazy?"

She took out a soul-restoring pill and swallowed it, then turned and walked towards the center of the formation. Her voice was soft but unquestionable.

"Each position reports the losses."

……

In the room, pale golden light fell through the window lattice, reflecting on the elf's pale face. He slowly opened his eyes, his emerald pupils suddenly shrank, and he subconsciously reached for his waist - but found that his weapon was no longer there.

"Do not be nervous."

Geng Qing Zhenjun's voice was as calm as an ancient well, but it carried an irresistible majesty. He tapped his fingertips lightly, and a gentle spiritual power pressed the elf back to the bed.

The elf's Adam's apple moved, and his eyes swept across the people in the room. When he saw Geng Qing, his pupils shrank slightly - this black-haired middle-aged man gave him an unfathomable feeling, as if he was facing a god.

"who are you?"

The elf's voice was as clear as spring water, with a hint of hoarseness.

"This is where?"

Wan Junfei, as the one who saved the other person, stepped forward and asked in the Abyss language.

"This is the City of Rifts, and we are here to save you. What is your name?"

"The City of... Rifts?"

The elf's pointed ears twitched slightly, revealing confusion.

"I'm Elvis, from Aetheris, and I'm an eighth-ring wizard."

He pulled himself up with difficulty.

"Aren't you residents of the Prime Material Plane?"

Daoyan and Lin Ji exchanged a look. The term "primary material plane" confirmed their previous speculation - the Abyss was indeed connected to another complete universe.

A hint of interest flashed in Master Geng Qing's eyes.

"Tell me about your origins and why you fell into the hands of the Eye Demon."

Elvis' fingers unconsciously stroked the gemstone necklace around his neck, as if he was weighing the pros and cons. After a moment, he sighed softly.

"I left the Elf Forest and went on an adventure. I met several adventurers on the way. We received a commission to go to the first layer of the abyss to defeat a Balor Flame Demon..."

As the elves narrated, a whole new world unfolded before everyone. There were wizard towers that reached the sky, paladins who believed in the gods, elves living in the forests, and dwarves deep underground. The Abyss was one of the most dangerous planes, consisting of countless layers and inhabited by chaotic and evil demons.

“…When we arrived at the mission site, we found out it was a trap.”

Elvis' voice dropped to a low pitch.

"The Eye Demon has been waiting for a long time. My companions were captured one after another. If it weren't for this... gentleman who rescued me, I'm afraid I would not be able to escape the disaster."

Lin Ji asked doubtfully.

"Why did those beholders want to capture you?"

Elvis' fingertips trembled slightly.

"Gzemnide is a god of the Eye Demon clan. He possesses a weak divine power. He specializes in capturing strong men from various clans and offering them to the Eye Demon Lord for reproduction..."

He suddenly looked up.

"Are my companions still alive?"

Geng Qing Zhenjun said calmly.

"Although I was able to repel Gezemnides with severe injuries, your companions cannot be saved."

Lin Ji noticed the shock in the elf's eyes when he heard that Gezemnide was seriously injured and repelled. Apparently in his original world, Gezemnide was a terrifying existence.

"Mr. Elvis."

Lin Ji asked in a gentle voice.

"Do you know how many layers there are in the abyss? How strong are the lords of each layer?"

Elvis thought for a moment.

"It is generally acknowledged that there are 666 floors, but there may actually be more. The lords at the top are equivalent to legendary masters, and the strength increases as you go down..."

His eyes swept over the crowd.

"It is said that the Lord of the Sixth Layer is the Great Mother of the Eye Demon God, and Gezemnide is one of her descendants."

"The lord of the 88th floor, the demon prince Demogorgon, possesses medium divine power. It is said that he will become even more powerful in the abyss."

The room was silent. Lin Ji calculated the power comparison in his mind - the legendary and ordinary demon lords were equivalent to the golden elixir, the weak divine power of Gezemnide was similar to the Yuanying Zhenjun, and what kind of power would a higher divine power have.

Master Geng Qing suddenly asked.

"Elvis, would you be willing to be our guide?"

The elf's pointed ears straightened instantly.

"You want to leave the abyss?"

"Yes, the abyss is too dangerous."

A sharp light flashed in Master Geng Qing's eyes.

“In exchange, we provide protection.”

Elvis fell into deep thought. Lin Ji could see his inner struggle - on the one hand he longed to return to his own world, on the other hand he was worried about his partner.

"I need time to think about it."

Elvis finally said.

Master Geng Qing nodded slightly.

"Give me an answer in three days."

After saying that, he turned and left. The others also left the room, leaving only Lin Ji and Dao Yan.

Daoyan took out a porcelain bottle and placed it beside the bed.

"This is a tranquilizer that can help you regain your mental strength."

Elvis looked at her in surprise.

"You also have alchemy?"

“We call it alchemy.”

Lin Ji smiled.

"Have a good rest. If you need anything, please feel free to notify the guard."

After walking out of the room, Daoyan lowered his voice.

“Do you think he can be trusted?”

Lin Ji looked towards the dark red sky in the distance.

"At least the information about the abyss should be true. The True Lord must have seen it, otherwise he would not have invited him to be a guide."

As they were talking, Xiao Ningxue appeared at the end of the corridor. Her white hair was a little messy, and it was obvious that she had just finished the heavy work of maintaining the formation.

"Husband."

She walked over quickly and paused slightly when her eyes swept over Daoyan.

"How's it going?"

Lin Ji briefly explained the origin of the elves, and Xiao Ningxue listened thoughtfully.

"The Prime Material Plane, Aetherius... It's a new world again..."

Lin Ji held Xiao Ningxue's hand, which felt cold.

"You've consumed too much energy. You need to rest."

Xiao Ningxue shook her head slightly.

"There are still three parts of the formation core that need to be repaired..."

Daoyan then tactfully said goodbye and left. Lin Ji picked up Xiao Ningxue without saying anything and whispered in her ear.

"This is an order."

Xiao Ningxue's ears turned slightly red, but she didn't struggle, just leaned her head on his shoulder. Three days of fierce fighting really exhausted her.