At this moment, Shi Weijie saw three figures descending.

"Camp Commander Shi."

One of them was wearing tattered clothes, and Shi Weijie hadn’t yet recovered from the shock of the Black Mist Giant’s death.

Hearing this familiar voice, "Chairman Liu?"

Shi Weijie looked at the newcomer with surprise; wasn’t this the Tier Five who was guarding Liao City?

Weren’t they said to have been intercepted and killed?

Why are they here?

He then saw the other two people, a flash of amazement in his eyes, and quickly spoke with respect, "Thank you, Your Excellency, for coming to our rescue!"

The Empress looked at Shi Weijie. Earlier, when she saved the person beside him, she heard him say that the defenses of Liao City were under attack by Abyssal Creatures.

So she rushed over.

"Hmm. Just something done on the side. The direction of the Black Mist Abyss is over there, right?"

The Empress didn’t think much of it, she just stored the items that burst from the Black Mist Giant into her Spatial Bag. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

"Yes, Your Excellency, are you heading to the Black Mist Abyss? The Black Mist Abyss has been very chaotic lately..."

"Chaotic?"

The Empress frowned, hoping it wouldn’t affect her obtaining the Anomalous Fire, as her master was still waiting for her return.

"Is there an Anomalous Fire in the Black Mist Abyss?"

Upon hearing the Empress’s question, Shi Weijie nodded repeatedly, "It’s on the third layer of the Black Mist Abyss.

For more detailed information, you might need to go to Zhenyuan City on the third layer."

"Having a source of information is good enough. The rest of the equipment, you can cash it in according to the regulations and send it to this account, xxxxxxxx..."

After speaking, the Empress, with Su Muyu, turned into a streak of Spiritual Light and dashed toward the direction of the Black Mist Abyss.

Shi Weijie nodded repeatedly, finding that the Empress’s figure had long since vanished, he could only murmur, "Such strength, at least a Venerable, right? When did Liao City have such a boss?"

...

Imperial University.

Inside a villa.

Shen Fei looked at the experience bar that was only slightly fluctuating, now killing low-tier Abyssal Creatures only served to enhance the Empress’s [Slaughter Divine Authority]

and drop equipment.

"This time the earnings are almost a million, the Empress is really enjoying herself."

Shen Fei sighed, placing a cup of tea beside him. Ever since studying under Luo Ran, he had also taken a liking to drinking tea.

"A life like this is worth more than gold!"

Shen Fei suddenly realized the benefits of this path, who would want to risk their lives when it’s so comfortable!

"Focus on your reading!"

At this moment, Luo Ran’s voice came from the void. Even now, Shen Fei, staying in the villa, would be supervised by Luo Ran to read, even without classes.

This was to prevent him from focusing too much on whatever’s happening in the Innovation Association.

"By the way, two months later you’ll open up the Ice Abyss. Han Min should have informed you, right?"

"Yes."

Shen Fei nodded.

"That place’s preliminary assessment indicates it’s above the World-Ending Level Abyss, just that their Tier Ten seems to be in slumber."

"Historically, the massive ice ages on Blue Star seemed to be related to this Abyss."

"However, you might need to personally go there, as there might be an untouched Ancient Secret Realm existing within."

"Ancient Secret Realm?" Shen Fei was taken aback, "But didn’t the teacher say the last Ancient Secret Realm was from the ’Age of Gods’?"

"The Age of Gods is the Age of Gods, this is different. The previously discovered Ancient Secret Realm was shared by all of Blue Star.

But this one, due to the issues with the Ice Abyss, only the five great nations are venturing to develop it. Although it’s dangerous, the first to arrive benefits the most!"

"Then if it truly exists by then, should I start a quest related to this Ancient Secret Realm?"

"Try not to, if you advance to a Half-Mythical Profession, your slot might be reconsidered."

"Moreover, the rewards of the Ancient Secret Realm aren’t limited to Professional Advancement. My first Mythical Quality Summoned Beast was born in an Ancient Secret Realm."

Shen Fei raised an eyebrow, "Mythical Quality? I thought only a Summoner with a Mythical Profession could have a Mythical Quality summon."

"That’s not the case; if possible, seize the opportunity.

Having a Mythical Summoned Beast.

By then, advancing to a Half-Mythical Profession will be extremely easy.

You might even gain an exceptionally powerful Half-Mythical Profession." Luo Ran explained.

"Alright!"

"Stop drinking tea, continue reading."

"Alright then."

...

Black Mist Abyss.

The Empress and Su Muyu passed through the Breaking Abyss Army’s Teleportation Array, and in an instant entered Zhenyuan City.

"The scent of the Abyss is truly unpleasant."

The Empress wrinkled her nose slightly and continued with Su Muyu towards the second Abyssal Layer. Their appearance did not attract much attention.

The Black Mist Abyss was bustling; as long as one’s identity was verified, they could enter. For the convenience of the Empress’s travels, Shen Fei gave her his Battalion Commander’s Identity Token.

Under the respectful gaze of the Breaking Abyss Army, they reached the third layer and immediately noticed that the people coming and going had exceptionally tense expressions.

"It truly is chaotic here!"

The Empress noticed that nearly everyone on the third layer bore wounds on their bodies, with some even missing limbs.

Su Muyu also frowned; she had only been to the Abyss Edge of Lu City during her previous training.

The intensity of war on the Abyss Edge was already substantial, nothing compared to the small skirmishes within the deeper Abyss.

Subsequent visits to the Abyss of Ten Thousand Insects for exams and the Desert Abyss for military training were fully guarded by the Breaking Abyss Army.

The danger level was significant, and indeed there was a real risk of death, but not the intense atmosphere of anxiety seen here.

Only when facing the genuine Abyss war frontline did one truly grasp the intensity of Abyss warfare.

"Pardon the trouble, Mistress."

"No trouble at all."

Su Muyu instantly activated her [Reverse Future Knowledge], and pictures flashed before her eyes. The feeling of activating it voluntarily was different from being passive.

Actively reaching for a clearer desired future, but without ways to avert life-and-death crises.

In Su Muyu’s perspective, they were now heading to the third-layer command center, using a Golden Medal and Shen Fei’s reputation to inquire about the Anomalous Fire.

They learned that the Anomalous Fire known as ’Black Mist Flame’ was possessed by a Seventh Rank Abyssal Creature called ’Black Flame Sparrow Phoenix’ in the Black Mist Abyss.

To obtain it, it must be slain.

The direction of the Black Flame Sparrow Phoenix was in the volcanic region over ten thousand miles to the northeast of Zhenyuan City.

In the end, she saw a massive bird inside the volcano, entirely black yet with flame-like feathers.

Body like a phoenix, head like a sparrow.

...

Numerous bits of information flashed in Su Muyu’s eyes, and as she watched, she recited them aloud, showcasing the terrifying nature of [Reverse Future Knowledge].

Deriving the future she wanted and immediately reaching conclusions.

"Black Flame Sparrow Phoenix..."

The Empress, for the first time, experienced arriving at an answer by bypassing the process, acknowledging the Mistress’s Talent as indeed powerful.

The power involving time is even deeper and more mysterious than space.

"Then let’s set off!"

The Empress, along with Su Muyu, arrived at the gate of Zhenyuan City, confronted by the heavy scent of blood, yet both maintained an expressionless demeanor.

Even with their striking appearances, they only managed to attract brief glances before others looked away.

Outside the gates, they instantly turned into flashes of Spiritual Light, rushing toward the place Su Muyu had envisioned.

On the city wall.

An elder who had been sitting on the wall suddenly opened his eyes, looking at the distant Empress, "This aura, how could a Summoned Beast that hasn’t even undergone the Second Transformation emit such terrifying speed?"

"And the child next to her looks like a Mage, a Summoned Beast and a Mage? What a peculiar combination?"

The elder suddenly thought of something, "Why does this feel somewhat familiar!"

Inexplicably, the elder’s eyes widened, "Could it be that the Summoner lineage has a successor now?"