My gorgeous wife Chapter 2022 - 1990: Infiltrating the God Subduing Swamp

The 'Heavenly Fiend Lone Star' was initially just a hyperbolic phrase.

After all, solitude is not an absolute state for anyone.

As long as one exists in this world, interactions with others are inevitable. The fate of a Heavenly Fiend Lone Star implies that anyone close to them, or even those with superficial contact, will eventually perish.

Consequently, it's an exaggerated concept.

In reality, even the most reclusive individuals usually have one or two confidants.

Thus, a true Heavenly Fiend Lone Star is a mythical existence in this world.

But who is Suan Tian?

He is a calculator of destinies, of the earth and heavens, leaving no stone unturned in his strategies. The words he utters, however grand, carry significant weight and credibility.

It was precisely for this reason that Old Ghost found himself momentarily stunned.

"A genuine... Heavenly Fiend Lone Star? Isn't such a fate supposedly non-existent?" Old Ghost couldn't help but question.

"No, when the Four Realms Era first dawned, before the Ancient War, was there not an individual like that? He was very likely a Heavenly Fiend Lone Star," Old Ghost stated with a grave expression.

"You mean..." Hearing this, Old Ghost let out a gasp.

"Precisely. And this young man, his fate appears to have been tampered with, making it somewhat different. Altering fate and defying the heavens is something no one has ever achieved. It's said that the Supreme Beings of old could seemingly do it, but no one ever heard of them changing fate for anyone; it later became mere legend," Suan Tian spoke softly.

"I also do not know the exact measures required to alter a person's destiny. If there is a way, perhaps only death could achieve it," Suan Tian sighed lightly.

"Death..." The more Old Ghost listened, the more his heart pounded.

Although Suan Tian only divulged fragments of information, when pieced together, they hinted at a profoundly shocking secret.

Such a secret was beyond even his qualifications to investigate deeply.

"Alright, I have shared all that I can." Noticing the look on Old Ghost's face, Suan Tian understood that he had likely grasped some understanding. Shaking his head, he added, "The Doomsday Beast Soul has reappeared, signaling another great upheaval. I should go consult with those old acquaintances. These Doomsday Beast Souls are minor concerns; my true fear is the monster manifesting a true alter ego or its main body breaking free, which would then spell catastrophe."

"Understood." Old Ghost, recognizing Suan Tian's peculiar status, did not press further. He bowed respectfully to Suan Tian, saying, "Take care."

"You too." Suan Tian acknowledged with a nod, and then, with a single step forward, vanished from sight.

Not merely this patch of land, but the entirety of the Little Secret Realm lost any trace of Suan Tian.

At their level of existence, they had reached a point where even gods and ghosts could not predict their actions.

While the Little Secret Realm might seem exceptionally hidden and unique to others, for experts of their caliber, it was a place they could enter and exit at will.

The world barrier of the Little Secret Realm was so flimsy it was virtually nonexistent. With a single stride, Suan Tian had departed the realm.

Observing Suan Tian's receding figure, Old Ghost let out a sigh, "These old fellows have all emerged; it appears another grand confrontation is imminent. Let's hope this time it won't be as devastating as the Ancient War."

...

"This should be the extent of it." Within the God-subduing Marsh, Li Chen cautiously informed Christina, who stood beside him.

"Right here?" Christina appeared surprised.

"Yes," Li Chen stated, gazing into the distance. "If we proceed further, even I cannot guarantee our safe return."

As they ventured deeper, the eerie and terrifying energy emanating from the God-subduing Marsh intensified.

The entire marsh seemed to exude an aura of death.

It wasn't malevolent Qi or Yin energy, but the purest death aura, imbued with a power of exhaustion and decay.

For anyone else, even a seasoned Domain Realm Expert, a mere moment's breath in this place would cause rapid aging, withering them into a desiccated corpse.

This phenomenon doesn't deplete a cultivator's Qi, nor does it instantly age individuals through temporal manipulation; it is the sheer essence of death that can transform a person into a lifeless husk!

Li Chen estimated that this location represented the threshold of his confidence in handling the environment.

Venturing beyond this point would leave him uncertain of the outcome.

Despite Li Chen's penchant for taking risks, he wouldn't frivolously gamble his life without cause.

This pragmatic approach was the very reason he had survived countless perilous gambles.

Even when facing a life-or-death wager, he first ensured a degree of certainty before committing to the gamble.

"So, now we..."

"Let's descend and investigate," Li Chen said with a smile.

"Descend?" Christina's eyes widened.

"Indeed, descend." With that, Li Chen leaped directly from the small boat, stepping into the swampy depths.

Seeing Li Chen plunge into the swamp, Christia hesitated, but with a determined clench of her teeth, she followed him down; she placed her trust in Li Chen that he wouldn't carelessly gambled with his own life.

"Ready?"

Christina nodded solemnly. Though uncertain of Li Chen's plan, her objective in coming here was to secure the inheritance of the Innate Gods and Demons, and turning back empty-handed would render her journey futile.

"If you're ready, then let's proceed."

Li Chen smiled and nodded. In the very next instant, his wrist trembled almost imperceptibly, and a sharp sword intent burst forth from his fingertips.

"Cease Spear!!"

The unique power of the Time Law instantly took hold.

Previously, Li Chen had consistently employed Cease Spear against his adversaries, serving to restrict their movements.

However, this instance proved different; the Cease Spear was now directed inward, at himself.

The potency of Cease Spear swiftly conjured a miniature temporal loop, ensnaring both Li Chen and Christina within its embrace. Without sensing any distress, Christina simply fell into the time loop, completely unaware of the phenomenon.

As Li Chen's cultivation continued to deepen, the formidable power of Cease Spear grew increasingly potent.

Unless an opponent possessed a significant level of strength, they would not only be incapable of escaping the temporal cycle but would likely meet their demise before even comprehending what was transpiring.

"Great Earth Law—Infinite Weight!"

In the subsequent moment, the sphere generated by Cease Spear’s temporal loop transformed into a colossal meteorite, plunging directly towards the swamp's murky depths.

It was as if a hidden White Dwarf Star lay beneath the swamp, radiating an awe-inspiring suction and gravitational pull.

"Pop!"

Upon awakening, Christina found herself standing on a vast, open plain.

"What... what is happening? How did we suddenly end up here?" Enveloped by Cease Spear, Christina had lost all sense of time. In her perception, she was still at the very moment above the God-subduing Marsh when Li Chen had spoken.

"There's no need to dwell on it," Li Chen chuckled, opting not to elaborate on the intricate workings of Cease Spear. With a gentle forward gesture, he simply stated, "In any case, we have arrived."