Chapter 5: Abyss Layer One and Relic Hunters
“Welcome once again to the Seventh Monitoring Station.”
Stationmaster Liang clasped his hands together, placing them on the table, and looked at the newcomers with satisfaction. “Let me introduce myself first. My surname is Liang, Liang Zhi. Zhi as in wisdom. I am the current stationmaster of the Seventh Monitoring Station.”
In front of everyone at the conference table, electronic screens appeared, which the newcomers picked up.
As various data began to display on the electronic screens, Stationmaster Liang began to explain:
“The Seventh Monitoring Station, as the name implies, was initially established to monitor the Abyssal anomalies as the seventh station.”
“Later on, as the exploration of the Abyss deepened, the monitoring stations also started to take on roles in research, hunter supplies, mission release, communication, etc. You can think of this place as a small city.”
“You’ll need to gradually understand the affairs within the monitoring station during your mission processes. The electronic screens provided to you also contain this information. If there’s anything unclear, you can consult the guides within the station. I won’t delve into this further.”
“Next, let’s talk about the most important thing.”
Stationmaster Liang adjusted his glasses, his expression becoming serious, his gaze sharp. He took a deep breath and slowed his tone.
“Although I know you are tired of hearing this before entering the Abyss, it is my duty to reiterate it.”
Unimaginable creatures, unknown species forms.
“In general, the function and cost of relics are proportional. The deeper you go into the Abyss, the more terrifying the cost and abilities of the relics you will find.”
“Abyss Layer One—The Forest of Abnormal Beings.”
“None.”
“Those Abyssal creatures and relics began to invade all parts of the world and were ultimately pushed back into the Abyss by human counterattacks.”
However, Li Luo remained expressionless, continuing to scroll through the content on the electronic screen in her hand.
Li Luo’s response was very brief, but she immediately asked Du Kang, “How to get to Abyss Layer Two?”
Li Luo continued to browse the information on her electronic screen and took another screen from her bag, transferring all the data.
“Abyss? Relics? Where did my nap take me?”
“Young lady, you are really impolite.”
Mo Ling couldn’t help but retort.
“As you all know, fifty years ago, there was a great catastrophe on Earth.”
Although Stationmaster Liang was speaking as if to introduce the place to everyone, Mo Ling felt there was some hint in his words.
“There are also some exceptional relics that have powerful abilities but only require small costs; however, these relics might be very cumbersome or might attack indiscriminately. Each has its drawbacks, requiring you to find ways to compensate for them.”
Li Luo quickly finished transferring the information from the electronic screen and brought the metal block to the hall.
After finishing, Stationmaster Liang stood up and bowed to the newcomers before leaving the conference room amid applause.
“This is the origin of the characters on your badges. Of course, you have also seen the relic used to create those badges. Now let me talk about the layer we are currently on.”
Mo Ling also benefited greatly, although somewhat fuzzy, as a corner of this world gradually revealed itself to him.
“The world craves the treasures of the Abyss, but do not forget the dangers of the Abyss. This is my heartfelt advice, please remember it.”
“I won’t elaborate on the other layers, but I have a deeper understanding of Abyss Layer One.”
“To this day, the Forest of Abnormal Beings remains a research focus. As the largest layer of the Abyss, it is full of various strange Abyssal creatures and is the main source of invasion into the human world. There are still many treasures waiting for us to discover.”
“Take it easy, hide for a while, being cautious is never wrong.”
“In the east of the Eurasian continent, in what is now Dawn City, a huge hole appeared, leading to an unknown place, from where various Abyssal creatures and relics emerged.”
Mo Ling’s worldview was shaken. It seemed that the bone-filled Totem Ghost Camp was just the tip of the iceberg?
Stationmaster Liang slowly recounted, genuine emotions spilling over.
Stationmaster Liang also noticed Li Luo, but showed no reaction. After a moment of contemplation, he said, “Let me tell you something interesting.”
“Relics.”
Listening to Stationmaster Liang’s blessing, the newcomers spontaneously applauded, faces filled with determination.
“Sorry if it dampened your spirits.”
“The principles behind relics are completely different from contemporary human technology, so people are still studying the functions of various relics.”
Saying this, Stationmaster Liang’s eyes reddened, filled with desolation.
“In Abyss Layer One, relics are very rare. After obtaining a relic, a hunter can choose to use it personally or hand it over, with the official providing high rewards.”
Mo Ling was now full of dilemma, thinking of using the transmission slip to inform the outside world and save himself.
“Refers to a series of strange items discovered in the Abyss. Relics exhibit many unique abilities that modern human technology cannot achieve.”
“Hunters seek what they want in their hearts through arduous efforts.
I hope all of you hunters can find what you want in the Abyss.”
“You can review the information on relics yourselves. A suitable relic is the best ‘partner’ for exploring the Abyss.”
“The Abyss is dangerous, even if it is just Abyss Layer One.”
“Every day, hunters die because of various unexpected dangers.”
Mo Ling listened while looking at the newcomers manipulating their electronic screens, which clearly described the various dangers of Abyss Layer One.
“My office is on the second floor of the hall. Feel free to contact my secretary if you wish to visit or ask questions.”
“And the Abyss still remains, attracting people from all over the world to adventure. Those who explore the Abyss are given the title of ‘hunters.'”
But he still didn’t know the exact attitude of this world towards him. He might be regarded as an Abyssal creature.
Stationmaster Liang paused for a moment, looking at everyone, sweeping through each young, expectant face, and said solemnly and slowly,
With Stationmaster Liang’s departure, the conference room burst into various discussions, and some people could not wait to head out.
Du Kang leaned against the pillar in the hall, holding a thermos of tea. Seeing Li Luo exit the conference room, he quickly approached, “Did Old Liang say anything? He always has a lot to babble to newcomers.”
“The mysteries of the Abyss are still many, you need to explore them yourselves. That’s it for today, I need to quickly investigate the riot.”
Moreover, he himself couldn’t figure out his own anomalies now.
Cough cough cough!
Du Kang almost choked on his tea, turning to spray it all over the floor.
“Users need to pay a certain ‘price’ to use relics, some are simple, some are hard to bear.”
“Sorry, the tea is a bit hot.”
“No problem.”
The young girl suddenly became very polite at this moment.
