Master the Abyss, starting from an apprentice priest.

Chapter 68: The Man Who Peeks into the Abyss

Chapter 68: The Man Who Peeks into the Abyss (Please Read!)
The moment he clicked "Mission Completed", the scene around Luo Xiu disappeared again.

[Completed the promotion task: Walking with the Abyss (Normal Difficulty)]

[You have completed a summoning of an Abyss Beast of level no less than lv.10, and successfully proved that you do have the potential and qualifications to serve the Abyss.]

[The task is being settled...]

[Completion rewards: Basic experience +800, skill slots +1, skill slots +1, free attribute points +5]

【…】

At this time, Luo Xiu had already arrived at the "Sea of Spirituality" and a prompt indicating that the task was completed flashed before him.

He could have completed the task and claimed the reward much earlier, but he didn't.

Because this time, the "Sea of Spirituality" I came to is different from the previous two times.

Luo Xiu is now in the spiritual sea that carries the power of the [Abyss]!
Luo Xiu was also not sure whether he could safely exit this spiritual space if he did not prepare the bronze key when he stepped onto the long steps and finally arrived at the "Bronze Gate" of the fateful [Abyss].

After all, the [Abyss] is different from the relatively mild [Light]. The [Abyss] spirit, which symbolizes darkness and evil, may directly "devour" the unqualified people instead of expelling them.

……

After receiving the reward for the promotion mission of [Abyss] Fate, the long stairs leading to the unknown end appeared in front of Luo Xiu again.

He stepped onto the long steps, and the scene around him kept changing.

The starry sky that was originally shining with bright lights at the end of the field of vision has become a strange dark purple and scarlet in the spiritual sea of the [Abyss].

It was as if countless pairs of malicious eyes were constantly watching him from the void...

Luo Xiu even had an inexplicable feeling that if he slipped and fell down the long stairs, what would greet him would not be his awakening in reality, but eternal sinking in this "sea".

……

When Luo Xiu finally reached the end of the long stairs and arrived at the "Bronze Gate" of the fate of the [Abyss].

He took out the "Bronze Key" and inserted it into the keyhole in the middle of the lock plate.

The bronze door slowly opened.

This time, the "world behind the door" that Luo Xiu saw was completely different from when he was promoted as a believer of [Glory].

Luo Xiu saw the rising fire of catastrophe - a fire that spread across the prairie, annihilated the whole world, burning fiercely at the border at the end.

[You have opened the bronze door and glimpsed the world behind it.]

[You lost the "Bronze Key"]

[Spiritual sublimation! You have advanced to the second destiny! ]

[You gain origin improvement]

[Skill "Abyss Inscription" level increased to lv.2]

[Skill "Abyssal Beast Summoning" level increased to lv.2]

[You get an additional "Contracted Abyss Beast" slot]

[You obtain the skill: Dark Affinity (Abyss, lv.1)]

[Dark Eclipse Affinity (Abyss, lv.1): You have been recognized by the "Abyss" and can initially master the skills or techniques related to the "Dark Eclipse" attribute, and gain a small effect bonus.]

【…】

Luo Xiu then took a step into the void.

The next moment, all the scenes he saw shattered like a mirror.

A magnificent bronze palace appeared in Luo Xiu's sight.

It was a bronze hall very similar to the one he saw when he was promoted to [Glory].

There are still three bronze pillars standing upright, and the only difference from when it was promoted to [Glory] is the patterns engraved on these stone pillars.

Above those deep and complex engraved lines, there is flowing purple like poisoned blood, giving people a strange visual feeling.

A new prompt popped up in front of Luo Xiu.

[Advanced to the second level of "Abyss" destiny, obtaining a profession...]

[You have a chance to "change job"]

[Please choose one of the following three dual destiny occupations]

……

On the first bronze pillar, there appeared an inscription symbolizing "eye".

[Profession 1: The second “Abyss” destiny profession - Abyss Peeper]

This is a profession that is slightly connected to the "Abyss". The power gained comes more from peeping and studying the "Abyss", and it can maintain a high level of rationality.

……

On the second bronze pillar, there appeared an inscription symbolizing "black flame".

[Profession 2: Second level "Abyss" destiny profession - Half-demon]

This is a profession that has a moderate connection with the "Abyss". By "sacrificing" half of one's soul and body to the Abyss, one will be fundamentally transformed into a half-human, half-demon race.

……

On the third bronze pillar, there appeared an inscription symbolizing "devouring".

[Profession Three: Secondary “Abyss” Fateful Profession – Son of Devourer]

This is a profession that is highly connected to the "abyss". It can fully acquire the "devouring" characteristics of the abyss people and strengthen itself by constantly devouring others, but it will also almost completely lose its sanity as a "human".

……

As early as when Luo Xiu entered the spiritual sea of the Abyss, he had already planned the career he was going to choose.

He chose "Abyss Peeper" without hesitation. [You obtain the extraordinary profession: Abyss Peeper (lv.1)]

[Level inheritance of the lower-level profession "Abyss Attendant"]

["Abyss Peeper" level is upgraded to lv.10, and the "Abyss Attendant" profession is lost]

[Obtain the "Abyss Peeper" professional skill: Staring into the Abyss (Abyss, lv.1)]

[Gaze into the Abyss (Abyss, lv.1): You often gaze into the abyss, from which you can obtain forbidden and extremely precious divine revelations.]

[Obtain the "Abyss Peeper" professional skill: Eye of the Abyss (Abyss, lv.1)]

[Eye of the Abyss (Abyss, lv.1): You often gaze into the abyss, so your gaze has considerable power...

When the target appears in your field of vision with its complete body, you can perform a "gaze" judgment on the target. When your "divinity" is greater than that of the other party, the other party will be trapped in a state of "immobilization", "sealing", "loss" for 5 seconds, unable to move, use any skills, or call on any spirituality. 】

【…】

After choosing "Abyss Peeper" as his secondary occupation in the Abyss, Luo Xiu's vision was suddenly occupied by flames rising into the sky.

He felt his flesh and blood burning, and an intense pain surged up like a drill into his heart.

Then, Luo Xiu’s eyes went dark.

……

When he woke up again, Luo Xiu had returned to his room at the White Antelope Hotel.

"I'm back safely..."

Thinking back to the scene just now, Luo Xiu still felt a lingering fear.

As expected, the spiritual sea when the [Abyss] destiny is promoted is a hundred times more dangerous than that of [Glory]...

Not choosing to get promoted early was a correct decision...

Luo Xiu felt sincerely grateful, and then began to carefully analyze the characteristics of the newly acquired "Abyss Peeping" profession.

Its professional skill requires gazing into the abyss, but there is currently no way to get there.

The professional skill "Eye of the Abyss" is a very powerful control skill. If it is successful, it can gain powerful control for up to five seconds.

In fact, in terms of strength alone, "Abyss Peeper" is basically a late-stage profession, and is not as powerful as "Half-Demon" and "Son of Devourer" at the same stage.

However, choosing the latter two professions is basically equivalent to directly embarking on the path of transforming into an "abyss demon" or becoming a "fallen monster", which is contrary to Luo Xiu's plan.

Moreover, with Luo Xiu's current level of strength, if he displays too much [Abyss] power, it will be difficult for him to survive in the Fanor Continent.

……

Luo Xiu then allocated all the 5 free attributes gained from the promotion to the "divinity" value.

The attribute value of "divinity" has reached 26 points, which is greater than the attribute requirement to continue reading the "Book of the Abyss".

When he looked at his own panel again, the panel had changed considerably.

[Luo Xiu Durant (lv.13, ordinary NPC)]

[Race: Human]

[Rank: Extraordinary]

[Health: 225/225, Mana: 78/78]

[Physical Attack: 20, Spell Attack: 30, Defense Reduction: 10]

[Attributes: Strength 10, Constitution 15, Agility 8, Wisdom 15, Divinity 26, Perception 7, Resistance 10, Luck 1]

[First Destiny: Glorious Destiny (Second Level)]

[Main occupation: Consecrated priest (lv.13)]

[Second Fate: Abyssal Fate (Second Level)]

[Secondary Occupation: Peeping Abyss (lv.10)]

[Destiny Skills (9/13): Gaze into the Abyss (Abyss, lv.1), Dark Eclipse Affinity (Abyss, lv.1), Consecrator (Glory, lv.1), Holy Light Affinity (Glory, lv.1)... (Expand/Collapse)]

[Professional skills (12/13): Eye of the Abyss (Abyss, lv.1), Shadow of Holy Light (Glory, lv.1), Hunting Pace (Ancient Heritage, lv.1), Sealed Coffin (Ancient Heritage, lv.1)... (Expand/Collapse)]

[Character Specialties: Heart of Apocalypse (Legendary, Unique), Immortal Flesh and Blood (Rare)... (Expand/Collapse)]

[Status: None]

[You are already the embodiment of taboo, you have begun to take shape as a natural disaster. ]

[Countdown to the start of internal testing: 175 days and 12 hours...]

【…】

"..."

A smile appeared on Luo Xiu's lips, and he felt genuinely happy.

This is the pleasure of becoming stronger that only players can experience...

So, next step.

Luo Xiu prepared to flip through and look directly at the fourth page of "The Holy Book of the Abyss" to acquire new knowledge about the "Abyss".

as well as--

Luo Xiu shifted his gaze to the "Abyss Beast Summoning" which had been upgraded to level 2.