As the group continued to explore downwards, they encountered more and more Fallen Ones, whose strength also increased, from God-Kings at the beginning to the late-stage Creator Gods now.

The improvement is considerable. If it weren't for the fact that even the Fallen Ones lack the mental fortitude and have a very limited fighting style, it would actually be quite troublesome.

After killing another group of Fallen Ones, Chen Ping said somewhat dejectedly, "Don't you think the number of these Fallen Ones is a bit unusual? We've encountered at least one wave from top to bottom."

And each wave of Fallen Ones never had fewer than 10; isn't that a bit too dense?

Lucifer pondered for a moment and proposed a hypothesis: "Perhaps there is some force behind these Fallen Ones that drives them to strengthen themselves, deliberately leading us into deeper depths, and the strengthened Fallen Ones are a kind of defense mechanism."

We need to find the source of that force in order to truly solve the problem.

Chen Ping agreed: "That's right, we can't be led by the nose, we have to take the initiative. Lucifer, do you have any leads? Which direction should we investigate?"

Lucifer closed his eyes and pondered for a moment before slowly saying, "In the center of the lower abyss, there is an area called the 'Dark Abyss,' where it is said that all the secrets and power of the abyss originate."

Beneath the Dark Abyss lie three more layers, so we might as well venture into it and explore. Perhaps we can find answers to the anomalies of the Fallen Ones, or even traces of Angelica.

Gabriel and Seraphim looked at each other with unwavering determination. They knew that this journey would be full of unknowns and dangers, but it also held the key to success.

So the four decided to head towards the Abyss, where they would unravel its mysteries, fight the Fallen Ones, and find Angelica.

After making their decision, the four of them packed their bags and embarked on their journey to the Dark Abyss.

As they ventured deeper, they discovered that the environment of the abyss became increasingly strange and mysterious, with an inexplicable pressure permeating the air, as if warning outsiders not to approach.

Chen Ping walked ahead with steady steps, occasionally glancing back to check on his teammates' condition, reminding them: "Be careful, the rules here are different from upstairs, and we may encounter stronger challenges at any time."

Lucifer followed closely behind. His identity as the guardian of the abyss made him more sensitive to the environment, and he would occasionally analyze, "The Dark Abyss is getting closer, and the fluctuations in power are becoming stronger. We are approaching the source."

Gabriel and Seraphim exchanged a glance and smiled encouragingly at each other, gripping their weapons tightly. They knew that this journey was not only to unravel the mysteries of the abyss, but also to protect someone important to them—Angelica.

The closer they got to the Dark Abyss, the stronger the Fallen Ones they encountered became. Fortunately, no Forbidden-level Fallen Ones appeared, but there were a few at the peak of the Creator God level, making the battle even more intense.

But the four of them, through their teamwork and skill, defeated the others one by one, getting closer and closer to the truth.

Finally, the entrance to the Dark Abyss appeared before us: a huge, dark cave entrance that seemed to devour light. The cave was endlessly dark and exuded an unknown attraction.

Lucifer took a deep breath and said to the crowd, "Prepare for what we may face: the true face of the abyss."

......

The moment the four stepped into the Dark Abyss, the oppressive feeling in the air intensified suddenly, as if every step they took was a test of the unknown boundaries.

They had expected to encounter even more ferocious Fallen Ones, but to their surprise, the Abyss was unusually calm, and the Fallen Ones were nowhere to be seen.

Chen Ping muttered to himself, "How could this be? Logically, there should be even more evil beings in the depths of the Dark Abyss."

Lucifer frowned as well; this was very unusual. "It is indeed abnormal, unless... there is some kind of power here that can suppress the fallen, or... they are being guided elsewhere."

Gabriel and Seraphim exchanged glances, their expressions a mixture of suspicion and wariness.

Gabriel said softly, "We can't sense any Fallen Ones here, but the power fluctuations are stronger, as if... something deep inside is drawing us in."

Serafin nodded: "Yes, it seems there's a force, but not a malevolent one, guiding us deeper... to somewhere else?"

Both sisters felt an unknown force drawing them in, but they were both unfamiliar with it.

The four looked at each other, a cloud of doubt rising in their hearts.

They realized that the seemingly peaceful Abyss concealed a far greater mystery. That force not only guided the fallen, but also sought to entice them deeper, its motives unclear.

Chen Ping pondered, "It seems we need to be more careful. This power might be guided by the Dark Abyss, or it might be connected to the Fallen Ones."

Lucifer nodded: "Yes, let's go deeper into the Dark Abyss. We might find the answer there, but be prepared. Even I know very little about what's inside the Dark Abyss."

The four held hands tightly as they ventured deeper into the abyss, each step bringing them closer to the edge of the truth.

The sense of power in the air grew stronger, as if guiding them in a specific direction, where there were no evildoers, but a greater secret awaited to be revealed.

The four decided to venture deeper into the heart of the Dark Abyss. As time went on, they felt the oppressive force of the Abyss's rules growing stronger with each step they took.

It was as if the abyss was silently resisting all outsiders.

During their exploration of the Abyss, they encountered unprecedented sights: strange stone formations, ancient runes, unknown ruins, and even creatures unique to the Abyss. Each discovery deepened their understanding of the Abyss, but the mystery of the Fallen remained unsolved.

As the four's doubts deepened, they arrived at the deepest part of the Dark Abyss, where a vast space had a dazzling light source suspended in the center. The light was soft, like the heart of the abyss, and the rules of the abyss permeated the surrounding area.

At this moment, everyone was astonished to find a shadow reflected in the light. The familiar figure of the shadow made Gabriel and Seraphin very excited!

Lucifer said in surprise, "Angelica? She's interacting with the light source, seemingly performing some kind of ritual. Could it be that this is what's causing the large-scale appearance of the Fallen Ones?"

Seeing Gabriel and Seraphim rush over, Chen Ping and Lucifer exchanged a glance and then followed.

......

When everyone arrived near Angelica, they were surprised to find that the light source and Angelica were actually merging. No wonder Angelica didn't react at all.

After clearly seeing the source of the light, Lucifer exclaimed in surprise, "Hiss, it's the source of the abyss?!"

Chen Ping said in surprise, "What? Lucifer, you mean Angelica is merging with the rules of the Abyss? Hiss, is she going to become the master of the Abyss?"

Lucifer nodded and said, "No wonder there are so many Fallen Ones. It turns out that the rules of the Abyss have manifested, making them more easily affected."