195: Go to the Abyss

Star Gazing Plain.

Su Feng returned here directly with Rat. Relatively speaking, the tranquil environment was more suitable for conversation.

Rat was exceptionally excited throughout the journey. Su Feng's growth speed far exceeded his imagination, meaning he could now completely entrust Hidden Shadow to Su Feng.

Moreover, given Su Feng's current strength, some invasions within the Yan He System seemed rather insignificant.

"Old man, there's no need to be so polite."

"Our relationship is the same now as it was before... You've helped me greatly, so there's no need to be so reserved."

Su Feng never believed that just because he was extremely powerful, others should treat him with excessive deference.

Furthermore, Rat had indeed provided Su Feng with a lot of help previously.

Especially that Spatial Profundity.

This thing... it was a priceless treasure.

"Tell me about your experiences."

Beneath Rat's calm facade, a subtle excitement could still be seen.

His eyes, which had previously seemed somewhat hollow, were now filled with the light of hope.

For him, things were truly different!

Dragon Country now had a new guardian deity!

And it was an existence far stronger than himself!

Su Feng did not refuse, simply recounting some of his experiences outside.

Moreover, the Yin Liao Soul-Devouring Flood Dragon and Baras had both reached Ninth-Rank, making them comparable to him.

Dragon Country had suddenly gained three Ninth-Rank Experts.

The Yin Liao Soul-Devouring Flood Dragon and Baras had devoured nine Ninth-Rank Experts in total. Su Feng only kept the storage items of those individuals, leaving the remaining corpses for them to handle.

"I never expected that an unintentional action of mine back then would lead you down such a perilous path."

Rat sighed deeply with emotion.

What surprised him the most was that Su Feng dared to venture into the Yan He System alone before even reaching Eighth-Rank.

This level of courage was something others on Blue Star did not possess.

"Old man, it's thanks to the chenyun stones you gave me initially that I was able to persevere in the Yan He System."

Su Feng could now roam freely in space.

He was no longer subject to any constraints.

As he spoke, Su Feng took out a Storage Ring containing some relatively precious resources.

These should be able to improve Rat's current situation somewhat.

The old man subconsciously declined, saying, "Su Feng, you shouldn't waste these things on me. I am already an old man nearing the end of his life."

"Keep them for yourself as you slowly explore the path to godhood."

Su Feng ignored him and still pressed the Storage Ring into the old man's hand.

"Old man, with your talent, you shouldn't have only reached this point."

"These things were given to me by some friends. If they run out, I can just go get more. Take care of yourself; Dragon Country cannot exist without you."

The old man was utterly stunned.

Su Feng's meaning was crystal clear.

This... "Old man, you know I'm used to being free and unrestrained."

"Asking me to dictate the fate of a nation is something I truly cannot do."

Su Feng's lips parted as he smiled somewhat sheepishly, "Every profession has its specialties! I am not cut out for this. Pure combat is the life I aspire to..."

The old man's eyes twitched, and his hand trembled. In the end, he swallowed the words caught in his throat.

Forget it!

Everyone has their own aspirations.

Previously, he had intended to hand this hot potato directly to Su Feng without even consulting him.

That was truly rather arbitrary.

"Alright, alright, alright... Then I shall accept these things!"

Rat did not refuse this time. Since Su Feng was unwilling, he still needed to shoulder the heavy responsibility!

"That's more like it!"

"Old man, some of these resources can extend your lifespan, but ultimately... you still need to walk this path yourself."

"Dragon Country cannot remain as it was before. I believe that when necessary, we must let them venture out."

Su Feng deeply understood the gap between Blue Star and the Yan He System.

Blindly isolating oneself for self-preservation would only widen the gap between them.

"I will establish an astral insect nest within the Yan He System, allowing experts above Eighth-Rank to come out and see. This will provide a completely different kind of growth for them!"

"What's more... the Yan He System has sufficient resources, which can greatly accelerate the time required for advancement."

"If our Dragon Country gains a few more Ninth-Rank Experts, others naturally won't dare to easily offend us!"

Rat had certainly considered the things Su Feng was saying a hundred years ago.

But establishing an astral insect nest required immense consumption, and crucially, its stability could not be guaranteed.

That was just one point.

Furthermore, his Ninth-Rank status was nothing compared to those outside.

Plus, when the seven of them first explored the Yan He System, he was the only one who ultimately returned.

After reaching Ninth-Rank, Rat had indeed gone to investigate the Yan He System, but he found that his strength barely put him into the first echelon there!

When it came to combat, he was even inferior to some top-tier Eighth-Rank talented aliens.

The main reason was that his profession was not purely combat-oriented.

That was why he had suppressed all those ideas... But now, the situation was completely different!

Su Feng's appearance directly brought a thousand-year turning point to Dragon Country.

"But establishing an astral insect nest requires huge consumption, and its subsequent stability is also a concern, this..."

Su Feng smiled calmly, "Old man, just leave this matter to me. You don't need to worry too much about the rest."

The young man's tone was exceptionally sincere, completely devoid of any lack of confidence.

The old man nodded solemnly, "Then I shall follow your lead..."

...After leaving the Star Gazing Plain, Su Feng headed straight for the Abyss.

The secrets of the first ten levels should finally be unveiled this time.

Previously, his strength was insufficient, but now he, Baras, and the Yin Liao Soul-Devouring Flood Dragon were all Ninth-Rank.

If the first ten levels of the Abyss still refused entry, then he would just have to conquer them with virtue!

As his figure entered the Abyss, Su Feng saw that the dense crowd of demons had all hidden themselves.

Standing in front of him was a human whose body was enormous and somewhat disproportionate.

Behind him stood a line of Eighth-Rank demons.

"By the command of Demon King Zuoye, we respectfully await your arrival here."

Su Feng raised an eyebrow and said calmly, "Lead the way!"

He hadn't expected the first ten levels of the Abyss to proactively send someone to meet him, and they must have received news of him earlier.

Or perhaps, they sensed the aura of his breakthrough to Ninth-Rank?!

Regardless, Su Feng was determined to go on this trip.

However, this time he didn't need to walk down level by level. A Dimensional Magic Formation appeared directly beneath their feet, radiating light...