"Yeah." Long Yuxue nodded. "That's fine."
"Let's go. From today, I'll take you into live combat. But remember, once we're in the Abyssal Passage, you must follow orders. Disobeying means facing military law."
"Ah? You're coming with me?" Gu You gave her a surprised look.
"What, I can't? My cultivation's not weak, either. I'll team up with you—don't want you getting lost in there." Long Yuxue smiled.
Gu You remained silent for a long moment.
After leaving the logistics office, Long Yuxue led Gu You straight to the rear of the Blood God Legion camp. Once through the rear gate, she tossed a pair of snowboards to Gu You.
"Know how to use them?"
Gu You gave a bitter smile. "Not really."
Long Yuxue chuckled. "With your body control, you'll get the hang of it quickly. Follow me. Keep your feet apart and use the boards to slow down."
As she spoke, she slipped on a pair herself and was the first to slide forward. They were on a snow-covered mountain—thick snow blanketed everything. Snowboards were easily the best transportation tool in this terrain.
Gu You wasn't used to it at all. The boards sent him flying forward, while Long Yuxue maneuvered smoothly and skillfully. He, on the other hand, looked like he was about to launch himself straight down the slope.
Still, he didn't feel any fear. With his battle armor, if it really came to it, he could just fly.
The snowy terrain was flat and open. Though he was speeding up, there were no obstacles. Watching Long Yuxue ahead, Gu You began mimicking her movements. His body wobbled constantly, and he nearly fell several times. But his powerful control over balance helped him stabilize.
Gradually, he began to grasp the technique—shifting his weight side to side to manage his speed.
After gliding for around ten minutes, Long Yuxue suddenly shouted, "Careful, the Abyssal Cavern is just ahead. Start slowing down!"
She deftly reduced her speed with the snowboards. Gu You tried to brake too, but he wasn't as lucky. He tumbled forward and buried his head in the snow, ending with a mouthful of it.
"Commander, your snowboarding skills are top-notch!" Gu You pulled his head out of the snow and sighed.
Long Yuxue took off her boards. "This is basic training for the Blood God Legion. You'll get the hang of it after a few more runs."
Gu You nodded. With enough time to adapt, it shouldn't be a problem.
Long Yuxue's expression grew serious. "Up ahead is the Abyssal Passage. Remember how you entered during the test? It's the same here, just larger. And once inside, the number of abyssal creatures will be much higher. Be careful. Follow my orders. If I say retreat, do it without hesitation. Got it?"
"Got it!" Gu You nodded firmly.
They stopped at the edge of a massive cavern. Gu You stood beside her and looked down—it was pitch black below, occasionally echoing with low rumbling sounds. Snow drifted down from the ledges, and enormous icicles lined the rim of the cave.
This enormous pit—over three thousand meters wide—looked like a yawning mouth ready to devour anything.
Long Yuxue pressed her right hand to her chest. Gu You immediately heard a series of metallic clicks. A piece of armor on her chest split open, followed by numerous plates unfolding and locking into place. In moments, she was covered in a full suit of compact mecha.
The mecha enveloped her completely, yet only stood about three meters tall—much smaller than standard models. Folded wings extended from her back, and jets beneath her feet released airflow, lifting her off the ground.
"You're a two-word battle armor master, right? Activate your armor. There can be no hesitation below. Also, turn on your abyss isolation shield and the stealth vest."
Gu You followed her instructions. Instantly, he felt an invisible current emit from the metallic ring on his head, enveloping his body. The stealth vest began releasing strange fluctuations—likely mimicking abyssal plane energy.
With a thought, golden-purple battle armor plates began to manifest and swiftly covered his body. When the massive pair of purple-green dragon wings spread from his back, the air filled with a vibrant life force. Even Long Yuxue, who already suspected he was a two-word battle armor master, couldn't help but stare. Light danced in her eyes.
"So pretty… even some three-word battle armors I've seen aren't this dazzling. When we get back, forge me a set of two-word armor too. I want to become a two-word armor master soon—then I won't need this mini-mecha."
"Alright," Gu You agreed at once.
With his wings unfurled and spirit power channeled, Gu You floated effortlessly into the air. His armor's purple-golden scales shimmered under the snowlight.
Even though Long Yuxue looked taller in her compact mecha, compared to Gu You's brilliant battle armor, her gear looked plain—almost like rags.
"Let's go." Pushing away her envy, Long Yuxue praised him inwardly.
Gu You leaped and followed her into the abyss.
Long Yuxue slid down the cavern wall in a spiral descent.
Soon, electronic scanning waves swept through the passage. Their Blood God Rings glowed in response—an internal system verifying their identities.
Long Yuxue had explained that the outer perimeter of the Abyssal Passage was equipped with powerful defenses developed over years by the Blood God Legion. Whether attacks came from within or without, they were covered. If any abyssal creatures tried to escape, they'd be annihilated on the spot. This was the final layer of security.
Rumor had it there were two eleventh-level fixed soul-guided cannon shells on standby, ready to fire at a moment's notice.
As members of Special Ops, they had privileges. Soon, both of them landed atop a large web platform at the bottom of the abyss.
With the proper clearance, they passed through the mesh barrier—that marked true entry into the abyss.
This dark tunnel was guarded year-round by two full regiments. Though the Blood God Legion didn't have large numbers, their combat strength and equipment were among the very best.
For years, they had kept the abyssal plane sealed, preventing its monsters from bringing disaster to the Douluo Continent.
This time, unlike during the recruit trial, Long Yuxue didn't let Gu You lead.
She took the front herself…
(End of Chapter)
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