Meteor Fall Master in the 'Starry Abyss'
Chapter 496: I am an Abyssal God expert.

Chapter 496: I am an Abyssal God expert.

Li Aozi shook his nonexistent neck, confirmed that his doors and windows were locked, and contacted his classmates and friends, saying he was ill and needed to go back to his hometown to rest and recuperate.

After receiving a lot of care, Li Aozi lay in the bathtub, activated his implant gear’s sleep mode, and confirmed that his life support system was functioning normally.

After ensuring that everything was in order, Li Aozi finally felt at ease. He then opened his personal interface.

Li Aozi felt his consciousness dip, immediately plunging into an endless abyss.

[Would you like to switch accounts?]

[Switching...]

[It is detected that this is your first time logging in to the game. Would you like to watch the opening animation?]

[Skip]

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"Starry Abyss (Stabyss), the end of all things, or perhaps our origin."

"Now everything has become meaningless. Moving forward is our only hope."

"Dive into the endless Starry Abyss."

"May your path be filled with courage and curses."

"No need to care about our eventual eradication; eternity is insignificant before a miracle—the stars will witness us!"

[Skip]

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[Qiqiao Network Presents]

[Skip]

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[Welcome to ’Starry Abyss’ version 1.0—Now playing: ’Contempt Maxim’]

[Skip]

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"Qiqiao Network, do you really have to play all the expansion packs and CGs before entering the interface?"

Li Aozi couldn’t help but complain.

[Transmit Consciousness Complete]

[You have logged into account—True#10752]

[The current server is: Terra Federation—Fiery Summer District—Azure Star]

[Please answer the following questions to find a suitable summoned individual.]

"Alright, time to fill out some questions."

Li Aozi took a deep breath. In his previous life, he had a terrible start, leading to a very poor gaming experience. He never found his proper direction until he became a [Mutant].

Li Aozi had a long-term plan.

In this life, through long-term management, he had already qualified as a leading figure in the [Sovereign] pathway series. If he continued with the [Sovereign] pathway, the benefits of this account would be much lower, with an upper limit far less than ’Li Aozi.’

How to maximize the benefits?

[Li Aozi didn’t have any other choices while in Frost Plated. Aside from completing ’Not to Be Remembered,’ there were hardly any other options. He could either stay low with David Lyn for a few versions or jump between Red Arrow and Sky Ring, reaping benefits from both sides.]

But as a player, there could be better choices.

[Moreover, didn’t some players question the strength of the [Sovereign] pathway? Most current [Sovereign] players are still for entertainment purposes. Why not try a different approach and help the [Sovereign] pathway become more competitive?]

After pondering for a moment, Li Aozi began answering the system’s questions.

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Question A: "Can you accept having a family?"

Answer: Accept, but it’s best if they also regard me as family.

Question B: "When facing ruthless thugs and enemies, will you step forward?"

Answer: If I have the ability, the benefits, and it does not violate my principles, I will. If any one of these standards is not met, I will stay far away.

Question C: "When your country is invaded, are you willing to defend it in any way?"

Answer: I will first change my nationality, then seek refuge overseas and condemn the invaders.

Question D: "Do you like cats or dogs?"

Answer: I like people.

Question E: "Choose one of the following origins that you desire—Government Employee, Retired Soldier, Prisoner, Bounty Hunter, Street Beggar, Civil Rights Fighter, Bankrupt Magnate."

Answer: Retired Soldier

Question F: "Choose your country/region/faction of origin—Red Arrow Empire, Frost Plating Federation, Zhengxu Democratic Republic, Sky Ring Country, Outer World, Triangle Town, Mingji Heavy Industries, GTB, Metro Brotherhood, Greening Base, Scavenger..."

Answer: Red Arrow Empire

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[A suitable individual has been found based on your requirements]

[Descend is ready—Proceed with descent?]

[Yes/No]

Li Aozi didn’t rush to enter but modified his avatar, spending considerable time in character creation.

The new character didn’t need high charisma, just a stern appearance, with thick eyebrows and big eyes. The ethnicity was set as a typical fourth-generation mixed Red Arrow person: short golden-brown hair, purple eyes, and healthy pale skin with a pinkish hue.

Pure-blood Red Arrow people were prone to get involved in all kinds of extreme incidents. Li Aozi didn’t want to get wrapped up in those events. Compared to that, being an ordinary Red Arrow person fit his goals better.

This time, his objectives were clear and focused mainly on three points: accomplishing any one of them would count as a success:

1: Utilize the account-switching method to learn the extraordinary knowledge of Baizhu Star.

2: Assist the [Sovereign] pathway in becoming more competitive, restoring Li Aozi’s mentor reputation in the [Sovereign] pathway.

3: Conveniently investigate the advanced knowledge deployed on Azure Star to assess its connection with the Maxwell Consortium.

All three tasks were crucial. Of course, cultivating the alternate account was important too. If anything happened to the main account, he could use the alternate to make a comeback.

Ideally, he could grow the alternate account to scout for dangers and experiment, thus safeguarding the main account...

[This came at such a critical moment... It made me question whether the subconscious guy is even smarter than me.]

Considering that they both used the same body, the "Mental Mentor" theory seemed confirmed. That guy wouldn’t harm him.

Now, with the Truth Drug suppressing that guy’s influence, he could further proceed and collect all the remaining resources on Azure Star.

For instance—[Perpetual Love Hunting]’s subsequent advanced specialty.

With everything ready, Li Aozi decisively clicked the option:

"Descend."

Li Aozi’s consciousness sank instantly. Even as a Delta Rank warrior, he still felt an incomprehensible power in this overwhelming force.

But this time, unlike previous memories of descent, he sensed a slight difference.

The soul felt more resilient.

[Although I couldn’t feel the Arcane Energy connection, a peculiar power emanated from the Arcane Energy, sustaining my consciousness.]

This was different from a player. He could faintly perceive the process of how his consciousness detached, moved, transformed, searched, and descended.

Vaguely, Li Aozi saw three intertwining threads, tightly entangling his consciousness, as if his fate resided within them.

[Gravity, Calamity, Bloodline... It’s Sequential Arcane Energy!]

Sequential Arcane Energy could strengthen his soul.

Li Aozi suddenly realized:

If he accumulated more Sequential Arcane Energy, he might witness the entire descent into ’Starry Abyss,’ and perhaps unveil the truth behind the "system."

[’Sequence is mandate.’]

Mr. Liue’s words echoed in his ears. Li Aozi trembled all over, finally understanding the immense importance of this "mandate."

[Maybe Li Aozi’s Supreme Arcane Energy could reveal the truth of the Starry Abyss and ’Starry Abyss’—]

But he had no time to think further. His entire consciousness dropped like a free fall, accelerating towards a certain location, crashing straight into a fixed target.

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Red Arrow Empire, D15 Military District, 22nd Field Camp.

"At ease! Ten-hut! Parade rest!"

Major Enstein von Leclerc raised his chin proudly, looking at the spirited young men.

Today was a special day.

Usually sloppy, drunk, and a compulsive gambler, he now wore his sergeant’s dress uniform immaculately, his beard neatly trimmed, revealing a clean and neat chin, and his feet in riding boots, as if he were transported back to his rookie days twenty years ago.

Looking at the Empire warriors in front of him, he felt quite emotional. Some soldiers seemed unwilling to leave, while others were reluctant. More people were feeling lost and relieved, as they would have to face their lives once their three-year army journey ended.

"I’m not good with words and can’t say anything nice."

Enstein started:

"Veterans of the Empire, congratulations on completing your service. You are all fine men. But the world is not peaceful, and our great motherland and his majesty, the Emperor, will eventually need your strength. I hope you can maintain your strength when you return to daily life."

He then saluted all the veterans retiring today:

"Long live the Red Arrow Empire! Long live His Majesty the Emperor!"

The veterans also stood solemnly, hands behind their backs, and shouted in unison:

"Long live the Empire! Long live His Majesty the Emperor!"

Enstein nodded, chatted with everyone for a while, and then watched as the veterans packed their bags and started boarding the vehicles to leave.

"Every year, a batch leaves." Enstein sighed. "The rookies in Basic Training are almost here too. Good, I can soon start drilling these young people."

As he spoke, he noticed a young face sitting dazed near a flower bed, his luggage at his feet. Judging by his rank, he was a private second class with golden-brown short hair and purple eyes, staring blankly, lost in thought.

Out of concern, Enstein walked up and patted his shoulder:

"Hey, kid, everyone else has left. Why are you still here?"

Suddenly, he noticed something strange and quickly reached out to check the retired soldier’s breath.

"No breath?!"

Enstein’s expression changed. He was about to call for a doctor when the young man suddenly brightened up and stood up.

"Hmm!"

The young man shook his head, appearing as if he had just woken up from a dream. After a brief regrouping, he looked at Major Enstein von Leclerc in front of him and asked:

"Sir, who am I?"

"You?" Enstein noticed the young man was staring into his eyes, seemingly trying to figure out his appearance through Enstein’s eyes. Though puzzled, he checked the young man’s dog tag and replied:

"Private Second Class Isaac Maxim, you retired today. It’s time to go home."

The young man nodded slightly, his eyes drifting off somewhere, then smiled and said:

"Yes, I should go home now, Major."