The air in the simulation chamber was heavy, oppressive. I could feel the weight pressing down on me, a tangible reminder of the Abyssal Dust that would be even more overwhelming in the actual Abyss. The simulation only managed to replicate about 20% of the true feeling of the Abyss, but even this was nearly unbearable. My Crimson Battle Robe, a symbol of my dedication and strength, seemed to absorb the dust, protecting me but also reminding me of the danger we would face.
I had been one of the first graduates of the Dream Royal Academy 100 years ago. Now, as an Immortal, I felt a sense of duty and responsibility. This was no ordinary test; it was a preparation for the most dangerous mission we would ever undertake.
The Abyssal Dust sucked up all life it touched, a relentless force that drained vitality and hope. Resisting this feeling was the main test of the simulation, and we all knew that the reality within the Abyss would be 80% worse. Every step I took felt like moving through quicksand, my energy being sapped away by the dust.
The simulated plants of the Abyss added another layer of complexity. These plants, though artificial, were crucial for certain forbidden destructive weapons and pills not yet taught to the cosmos. Their dark, twisted forms seemed to pulsate with a life of their own, a stark contrast to the vibrant flora of our light-filled realms.
The Abyss was not just a barren wasteland; it also contained opportunities for those brave enough to seek them out. The simulated plants and animals in the chamber were reminders that even in the darkest places, there were treasures to be found. However, processing these materials required cultivators of higher stages, those with the strength and knowledge to harness their potential.
Our mission was clear. We were to bring back samples for the master alchemists to study, to learn from the Abyss and turn its own strength against it. The bravest and strongest master alchemists would accompany us, concocting pills to prevent the invasion of abyssal dust, using materials from both the Light Realms and the Abyss.
As I moved through the simulation, I could see my comrades around me, each one struggling against the weight of the Abyssal Dust. Their faces were set in grim determination, their breaths coming in labored gasps. We were all experienced warriors, but this was a test unlike any we had faced before.
I reached out to touch one of the simulated plants, its dark tendrils curling around my fingers. The feeling was unsettling, a mix of repulsion and fascination. This was the kind of world the Abyssals wanted to create, a place where life was drained and twisted into something unrecognizable.
After what felt like an eternity, Boundless Dream’s voice echoed through the chamber. “This is the type of world the Abyssals want to turn our cosmos into,” she said, her voice filled with a mixture of sadness and resolve. “Will you let them?”
I looked around at my comrades, their eyes meeting mine. In that moment, I saw the same determination I felt within myself. We would not let the Abyssals win. We would fight to protect our homes, our families, and the light that filled our lives.
Boundless Dream continued, “The Abyss is vast, larger than 1,000 of our cosmos put together. Your mission is not just to survive, but to gather information, to learn, and to bring back what we need to defend our realms. You are the vanguard, the first line of defense against the darkness.”
As the simulation ended, I felt a renewed sense of purpose. The weight of the Abyssal Dust had been a reminder of the challenges we would face, but it had also strengthened my resolve. I would not let the Abyssals turn our world into a place of despair and destruction.
I turned to my comrades, raising my voice above the quiet murmurs. “We will not let the Abyssals win. We will gather the knowledge we need, and we will protect our cosmos with all our strength. For the light, for our homes, for the future!”
A chorus of voices rose in agreement, the collective determination of the Myriad Races Blood Army resonating through the chamber. We were ready to face the Abyss, to gather the knowledge and strength needed to defend our world.