Lucifer asked doubtfully, "The Fallen Ones? They were able to come up? Aren't the Fallen Ones beings beings whose minds have been corrupted by the Abyss? They shouldn't be able to find the passage, right?"
The guard nodded and said, "Indeed, under normal circumstances, the Fallen Ones are like that, but recently, for some reason, they have been appearing from time to time, causing significant damage to the shelter each time. So we arranged for guards to be here to stop them."
Upon hearing this, Lucifer frowned, pondering this unusual phenomenon: "It seems there have been changes in the Abyss recently, and we need to be more careful. You did the right thing; there are evil ones who have fallen, and we will keep an eye out."
The guard leader nodded and said gratefully, "Thank you for your understanding, Lord Lucifer. We are doing this for the safety of the shelter. Thank you for your hard work, Lord Lucifer."
Chen Ping, Gabriel, and Seraphin listened to the conversation and exchanged glances, their awareness of the unknown abyss growing stronger.
Chen Ping said softly, "Let's continue. Eleventh floor, let's look for clues about Angelica."
Lucifer nodded, and the four of them passed the guards and stepped into the entrance to the eleventh floor.
Compared to the previous floors, the eleventh floor was much darker, filled with a suffocating atmosphere, and the oppressive feeling of the established rules was even stronger. As they moved, they became more vigilant, paying close attention to their surroundings.
As they ventured deeper, they began to encounter strange creatures, some malevolent, some mad, and others mutated by the rules of the abyss, posing a threat to the four. They relied on their strength to overcome each threat and continue their journey.
Along the way, they also encountered some wandering adventurers in the abyss, some alone and some in small groups. They communicated and shared information about the abyss, and learned some useful clues.
The frequent appearances of the Fallen Ones have indeed raised the alarm among many adventurers.
After several days of exploration, they arrived at the eleventh-floor shelter.
Although not as bustling as the upper levels, this place was well-ordered, and the people in the shelter respected Lucifer and warmly welcomed him.
Upon inquiry, Angelica was still not found, but the people in the room mentioned some information about the Fallen Ones.
After making inquiries, everyone learned that Angelica seemed to be investigating this matter, and had even gone deep into the lower levels. The frequent appearance of the Fallen Ones prompted her to delve deeper into the abyss.
......
In a shelter hotel, four people looked worried; clearly, the current situation was becoming increasingly troublesome.
In a small hotel room inside the shelter, Chen Ping, Lucifer, Gabriel, and Seraphim sat in a circle, their faces grave.
They were having a serious discussion about the strange phenomenon of the frequent appearances of the Fallen Ones, which was clearly related to their journey to the Abyss and was also affecting Angelica's search.
Lucifer spoke first, his voice deep and steady: "We cannot ignore the problem of the Fallen Ones. If they can break free from the constraints of the rules, then the order of the Abyss may face chaos, which is a potential threat to us."
Chen Ping nodded in agreement: "Lucifer is right. The fallen are mentally corrupted and shouldn't be able to find the passage, but their frequent occurrences recently indicate that the rules of the Abyss have changed. We need to figure out what the reason is and whether it's related to Angelica's investigation."
Gabriel frowned, pondering, "Are the Fallen Ones related to some power deep within the abyss? Or are they being manipulated?"
Serafin joined the discussion, her tone filled with concern: "Moreover, if the Fallen Ones continue to appear, we cannot stand idly by and watch the safety of the shelters and the innocent be endangered."
This is a shelter that my older sister worked so hard to build. We need to think of a way to help and stop this trend.
Chen Ping thought for a moment and suggested, "When we go down, we should record the patterns of the evil ones' appearances and try to find the reasons. At the same time, we should contact Angelica to find out about her progress and see if there is any connection."
Gabriel and Seraphim nodded, exchanged glances, and agreed to the plan. They understood that this journey to the Abyss was not only about finding Angieka, but also about exploring and protecting the Abyss, and facing unknown challenges.
Chen Ping concluded, "Alright, that's settled then. Let's rest and prepare, and continue our exploration tomorrow, while keeping an eye out for the Fallen Ones. We also need to speed up our search for Angelina's clues."
The four reached a consensus, and the atmosphere in the private room became a little more relaxed.
......
The next day, before dawn, the four of them were ready to set off. They followed the dark and winding passage, once again venturing deeper into the treacherous eleventh level of the abyss.
The air was filled not only with oppression, but also with an atmosphere of unease, foreshadowing an even more difficult journey ahead.
As they ventured deeper, the scattered figures of the Fallen Ones gradually became more numerous. These beings, once adventurers or living creatures, now possessed only empty eyes and twisted forms, blindly wandering the abyss.
Lucifer stood with his sword in hand, his sharp gaze sweeping across the surroundings. He said in a low voice, "This number far exceeds the normal level; there must be a reason behind it."
Chen Ping followed closely behind, his longsword gleaming coldly, each swing precise and deadly, killing the approaching Fallen Ones one by one. "Lucifer was right, such numbers are almost as if they were guided here."
Gabriel and Seraphim stood on either side, one purifying the surrounding gloom with holy power, and the other using her agility to weave through the enemies and ensure the safety of the team's flanks.
Despite facing mindless and corrupted beings, they seemed to handle them with ease, and each encounter ended with the fall of the corrupt beings.
However, as the battle continued, even though dealing with these enemies seemed easy, the expressions on the four men's faces grew increasingly solemn.
After dealing with a wave of Fallen Ones, Lucifer sheathed his sword and pondered, "This is no accident. We may be getting closer and closer to a truth, or a trap."
Chen Ping looked around, a deeper unease lurking in the post-battle silence: "Indeed, these Fallen Ones are like a guiding thread, leading us deeper into the abyss. We must remain vigilant and quicken our pace."
Gabriel and Seraphim exchanged a glance, understanding that the deeper they went, the more unpredictable the dangers they might face.
But in order to uncover the secret of the increasing number of fallen evil beings and to find Angelica, they had no other choice.
During the rest of the journey, the number of Fallen Ones did not decrease; instead, they formed dense clusters in certain areas.
The four were forced to engage in battle after battle. Each victory brought them closer to the truth, but also weighed heavier on their hearts.
Lucifer's speculation gradually became clear—there might be a powerful force controlling everything behind the scenes, and the purpose of this force is very likely related to the nature of the abyss and the secrets deep within it.
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