My gorgeous wife Chapter 2018 - 1986: God Subduing Swamp

This swamp is profoundly peculiar. Ordinarily, such environments teem with venomous insects and all manner of toxic creatures thriving in their fetid habitats.

Yet, this particular swamp is enveloped in an unearthly silence, devoid even of the smallest insect’s chirp. It is utter stillness, a silence akin to death itself.

A death-like silence reigns supreme.

The brilliance in Li Chen’s eyes flared as he reactivated his Eye of the Dao. Though his cultivation was confined to the Domain Realm within this place, the Eye of the Dao itself had achieved a newfound depth. Lines formed by myriad laws materialized within Li Chen's vision.

Before him, the swamp ceased to exist, replaced by a world constructed from countless threads of law.

Li Chen inclined his head slightly, his gaze directed towards the swamp’s depths.

Through the intricate web of lines, he peered into the very core of the mire.

He was determined to uncover the true nature of what lay at the swamp's bottom.

After a considerable duration, the luminescence of Li Chen’s Eye of the Dao began to wane slightly, granting him a measure of understanding.

"Netherworld, Bai Shi."

Li Chen's voice suddenly resonated within the minds of Bai Shi and Netherworld, who were positioned high above in the sky.

"Boss." Bai Shi looked down at Li Chen, his confusion palpable.

"I have matters to attend to here," Li Chen stated. "You two should explore on your own. Oh, Netherworld, Yang Xin – your Aunt Yang, whom you met in childhood – is here. If you happen to encounter her, you may join her."

"Understood, Dad." Netherworld gave a nod.

Although Li Chen appeared to be deeply engrossed by the swamp, his ability to converse in such a manner conveyed a sense of complete assurance.

They possessed unwavering faith in Li Chen's capabilities.

A place this perilous could never hold him captive!

Once the two had departed, Li Chen turned his attention once more to Christina. "I intend to descend and investigate. Would you care to accompany me?"

"Are you out of your mind?!" Christina exclaimed upon hearing Li Chen's words. "Once one sinks into the God Subduing Swamp, there is no return. Never has anyone emerged. And you wish to go down?!"

"God Subduing Swamp?" A slight smile touched the corner of Li Chen's lips.

Christina seemed to regret her outburst and quickly silenced herself.

"Tell me about this God Subduing Swamp," Li Chen said casually.

Despite their bodies slowly descending, their cultivation allowed them to resist the pull at an incredibly gradual pace. Strangely, Li Chen noticed that during this struggle, his Yuan Force consumption was escalating at an alarming rate.

Furthermore, as his energy expenditure increased, its replenishment slowed, as if the surrounding world itself had become depleted.

Christina regarded Li Chen with a complex mixture of emotions in her eyes before finally whispering, "The God Subduing Swamp, according to ancient legends, was a notorious site of peril during the era of the Seven Realms. Historical records indicate that numerous Gods and Demons met their end within its confines."

"Naturally, the terms 'Gods and Demons' do not refer to the races found in the present-day Divine Realm and Demon Realm," Christina clarified, speaking slowly. "Instead, they pertain to the three thousand Innate Gods and Demons from the Chaotic Era, when the heavens and earth first took form and the myriad races began to evolve. Each of these beings was born with immensely potent abilities and divine techniques. Legend claims the God Subduing Swamp served as their final resting place. Consequently, countless cultivators have ventured into the God Subduing Swamp seeking exploration."

"But all who entered the God Subduing Swamp ended up trapped within its depths, never to be seen again, correct?" Li Chen interjected casually.

"You are correct, but it is rumored that on one occasion, an individual did manage to emerge," Christina replied. "Within the Four Realms, there exist ancient entities who have persisted from primordial times to the present. In our Demon Realm, such a figure exists. It is said that this individual entered the God Subduing Swamp during the era of the Seven Realms and returned alive, bringing with him the inheritances of the Innate Gods and Demons, thereby achieving supreme power."

"He now presides as the Demon Emperor of our Demon Realm," Christina added, casting a furtive glance skyward, as if sensing a hidden presence.

Li Chen offered a nonchalant nod. "It appears you possess considerable knowledge."

Christina's cheeks flushed slightly, recognizing Li Chen's subtle jab at her prior reticence.

Li Chen had long suspected Christina harbored ulterior motives for journeying to this location, far beyond her professed desire for companionship in exploration due to feelings of inadequacy.

Anyone discovering such a secret realm would likely prioritize claiming it for themselves, even if it entailed perilous risks, as individuals are often driven by the pursuit of wealth and sustenance. It was improbable that someone would behave as Christina did, willingly sharing such a discovery.

"Alright, alright!" Under Li Chen's penetrating gaze, Christina finally relented.

"I admit, I did hide something. Before I met you, I had already explored this far. But I was afraid you might harm me," Christina explained with a sense of helplessness.

Li Chen offered a smile and a nod. "So, even after I rescued you, you remained cautious?"

"Do you wish to know the truth?"

"Well, initially, my intention was to lead you all into the God Subduing Swamp, perhaps to find some form of compensation. However, after you saved me, I couldn't bring myself to do that. Therefore, I ventured here alone," Christina admitted.

"And then you became trapped here?" Li Chen remarked, a half-smile playing on his lips as he looked at Christina.

"You! Can't you leave any room for negotiation when you speak? Aren't you trapped here as well?" Christina retorted sharply.

"My situation isn't quite the same," Li Chen chuckled.

"In what way is it different?" Christina scoffed. "Aren't you also ensnared by the God Subduing Swamp, regardless of your skills? Do you plan to simply fly out immediately?"

Li Chen gave a smiling nod. "Indeed."

Christina fell silent, turning her head away stubbornly, clearly believing Li Chen was merely boasting.

Li Chen chose to demonstrate his capabilities through action rather than words.

The formidable pull of the God Subduing Swamp was truly intense; its terrifying suction was virtually impossible to overcome, not only for cultivators in the Domain Realm but even experts in the Soul Realm would likely find it a significant challenge. They were merely at the swamp's fringe; deeper within, the suction grew more powerful, and the desolate aura intensified. Eventually, cultivators would find their powers seemingly extinguished, rendering them unusable.

During the era of the Seven Realms, even experts at the Daoist Lord Level who ventured into the depths were ultimately forced to sink.

In many respects, that suction felt like an irresistible force.

Yet, this phenomenon did not seem to affect Li Chen.

Abruptly, brilliant radiant energy erupted from Li Chen's body. With a simple snap of his fingers, he became enveloped in a peculiar form of power.

"Time—Reversal!"

Astonishing Christina, Li Chen moved in an exceptionally unconventional manner, retreating directly into a spatial gate and reappearing high above the firmament.