Why did you provoke her? Even Heaven itself is afraid of her.

Chapter 300 Xiling Kingdom

Ling Yun frowned slightly, puzzled.

How could a kingdom called Xiling Kingdom appear in the depths of this dark abyss?

She remained calm and composed, cupping her hands in greeting, and said, "We come from afar and have mistakenly entered this place while pursuing an enemy. We have no ill intentions."

The leading soldier looked the three men up and down, his eyes full of suspicion.

"From afar? Where do you come from? I have never seen people dressed like this before."

Qin Feng hurriedly explained, "We really were just passing by. We just heard from the guardian angel that there is an ancient altar deep in the Dark Abyss that is related to a major crisis, and we have to go and stop it."

Upon hearing about the "guardian angel" and the "ancient altar," the soldiers' expressions changed slightly, and they whispered among themselves.

Subsequently.

The leading soldier said, "Whether what you say is true or false, you have to come with us to see the general."

Ling Yun and his two companions had no choice but to follow the group of soldiers.

Along the way, they observed their surroundings.

On both sides of the road were neatly arranged farmlands, and in the distance, rolling mountains created a beautiful scene, completely unlike what they had imagined the Dark Abyss should look like.

Before long, a magnificent city came into view. The tall city walls were built of huge black stones.

The city gate was heavily guarded, with soldiers holding long spears and looking solemn.

Upon entering the city, the streets were bustling with pedestrians and lined with shops, creating a lively and vibrant atmosphere.

But Ling Yun and his two companions noticed that the people here were looking at them with a mixture of curiosity and wariness.

They were led to a magnificent mansion, where the soldiers stopped.

The leading soldier said, "This is the general's residence. Please wait here while I go and inform the general."

A moment later, the soldiers returned and led them into the mansion.

In the spacious hall, a middle-aged man dressed in silver armor with a stern face sat in the main seat.

He was Chu He, a general of the Western Ling Kingdom.

Chu He looked Ling Yun and the other two up and down, and asked in a low voice, "I heard that you came from afar and mentioned guardian angels and ancient altars. What's going on?"

Ling Yun recounted in detail their journey from the Primordial Universe, their encounter with the Black Hole Saint, their breakthrough from the illusion to the Dark Abyss, and their conversation with the Guardian Angel.

After listening, Chu He frowned and fell into deep thought.

After a long silence, he spoke: "Our Xiling Kingdom has existed here for ten thousand years, always protecting this land. As for the guardian angels, we only have records of them in ancient texts. As for the ancient altar, legend has it that it is the entrance to the core of darkness, and it has always been regarded as a forbidden place, with no one daring to approach it."

Qin Feng said urgently, "General, the Black Hole Saint King is very likely to go there now. If he succeeds, the consequences will be unimaginable. We must act as soon as possible."

Chu He looked at Qin Feng, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes: "Young man, your courage is commendable. But this matter is no small thing, and I'm afraid the three of you alone will not be able to accomplish it."

Ling Yun nodded slightly: "General, you are absolutely right. We are new here and know very little about the environment and situation. We hope that you can provide us with assistance."

Chu He stood up and paced back and forth in the hall.

"Although my Western Spirit Kingdom has a decent military strength, it cannot easily get involved in this unknown crisis. However, considering your sincerity, I can send a small team of elite soldiers to accompany you. At the same time, I will give you a detailed map of the Dark Abyss to help you."

Upon hearing this, Ling Yun and the other two were overjoyed and quickly expressed their gratitude.

After a short rest in Xiling Kingdom, Ling Yun and his two companions joined up with ten elite soldiers selected by Chu He and embarked on their journey to the depths of the Dark Abyss.

These ten soldiers were all agile, well-equipped, and familiar with some of the dangerous areas of the Dark Abyss.

They traveled along the winding mountain road, and along the way, the soldiers leading the group explained the dangers of the Dark Abyss to Ling Yun and the other two.

"This dark abyss is not only home to all kinds of ferocious magical beasts, but also to many mysterious traps and strange terrains. In some places, once you step in, you will lose your way and never be able to get out."

Qin Feng's heart tightened upon hearing this, and he gripped his weapon tightly: "Then we'd better be careful."

As they walked, a fog suddenly appeared ahead.

The soldier leading the group's expression changed: "Oh no, this is mind-altering fog. Once inhaled, it will cause confusion and loss of mind. Everyone be careful and stay close to me."

Ling Yun immediately used his spiritual power to form a protective shield around everyone, keeping the bewitching mist out.

The group carefully made their way through the fog, and just as they breathed a sigh of relief, they heard a deep roar coming from ahead.

"It's the Dark Abyss Demon Bear!"

The soldiers immediately tensed up and assumed combat stances.

A gigantic black demonic bear burst out of the dense forest, its eyes flashing red and its body radiating a strong aura of darkness.

Ling Yun made the first move, sending a sharp sword aura towards the demonic bear.

The demonic bear roared and swung its massive paws to disperse the sword energy.

Qin Feng and Lin Ximeng also joined the battle. Qin Feng unleashed powerful magic, sending flames hurtling towards the demonic bear; Lin Ximeng, on the other hand, moved nimbly, attacking the demonic bear's weak points from the side.

The soldiers also fired their arrows.

For a moment, the shouts of killing were loud.

Although the demonic bear was fierce, it gradually lost ground under the combined attack of the group.

Finally, Ling Yun seized the opportunity and pierced the demonic bear's heart with his sword, causing the bear to collapse to the ground.

After a fierce battle, everyone was exhausted, so they found a safe place to rest.

Ling Yun and the others had only rested for a short while when they heard the sound of rapid hoofbeats approaching from afar.

Everyone stood up warily, and a group of people quickly came into view.

The leader was a woman riding a white horse.

She was graceful and agile, her light blue dress fluttering in the wind. Her face was stunningly beautiful yet carried a touch of heroism. She was none other than Princess Chu Yao of the Western Spirit Kingdom.

Chu Yao reined in the reins, her gaze sweeping over Ling Yun and the others.

He then looked at the soldier leading the group, his face darkening, and said, "How dare you! Why did you bring these outsiders to the depths of the Dark Abyss without permission? And Father even agreed to it!"

The soldier leading the group looked terrified and immediately knelt on one knee, saying, "Your Highness, this was General Chuhe's order, and we were just following orders."

Chu Yao snorted coldly, "General Chu He is also confused. This matter is too dangerous. How can we easily let the soldiers of Xiling Kingdom take such risks? Moreover, who can guarantee that what these outsiders say is true or false?"

As she spoke, she looked at Ling Yun and the other two, her eyes filled with scrutiny and suspicion.

Ling Yun stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "Your Highness, everything we have said is true. The threat of the Black Hole Saint King is imminent. Once he uses the ancient altar, the entire world will be plunged into utter destruction."

Chu Yao looked at Ling Yun, a complex expression flashing in her eyes.

“I will believe you to some extent for now, but this matter concerns the safety of the Western Ling Kingdom, so I must take you back to discuss it with my father.”

Say it.

With a wave of her hand, the soldiers behind her immediately surrounded her, making a move to forcibly take Ling Yun and the others away.