Chapter 57 Thunder Marsh
In the southern part of the Primordial Wilderness lies Thunder Marsh. High in the sky, thunderclouds stretch for countless miles, their thunder never ceasing.
Within Thunder Marsh, lightning gathers like water, transforming into a vast swamp; lightning forms trees, creating forests; lightning resembles mountains, grass, swimming fish, and ferocious beasts. It is truly a world of thunder.
"Is this Thunder Marsh? It's a truly wondrous place of creation!" Gazing at the magnificent scene before him, Feng Zichen exclaimed repeatedly.
Thunder Marsh is known as the Primordial Thunder Domain. Except for a few types of innate divine lightning, all innate divine lightning of the Primordial Wilderness can be found here. Yet, despite the thunderous roars ahead, there was no sound, which was quite strange.
"Hmm? How did those demonic cultivators come here?" Suddenly, Feng Zichen frowned and muttered to himself. His figure flashed and disappeared from his spot.
A moment later, several figures emanating a chilling demonic aura rapidly approached.
"Hurry! Hurry! The Black Lotus Envoy is already impatiently waiting in Thunder Swamp. If we don't hurry, we'll be punished again!"
After saying this, the demons present, seemingly contemplating some terrifying scene, shuddered and quickened their pace, rushing towards Thunder Swamp.
"The Black Lotus Envoy? This person must be either a leader of the demonic path or a high-ranking member. Otherwise, he wouldn't have instilled such fear in the demons!" Once the demons were far away, Feng Zichen revealed himself, pondering silently.
"However, as demonic cultivators, what are they doing in Thunder Swamp?" This was something Feng Zichen couldn't understand.
The power of thunder is extremely strong and yang, most effectively countering yin and dark forces like evil energy. Thunder Swamp is arguably the place with the most thunderous power in the primordial world. Aren't the demonic cultivators just looking for trouble?
Unable to understand, Feng Zichen didn't press the matter. Whatever the demonic path's plans, the immortal path would always be there to protect them. In any case, it wasn't his place to worry about it.
With a swift movement, Feng Zichen bypassed the area and flew into the distance. Although the Thunder Swamp was boundless, making it nearly impossible to encounter any more demonic cultivators, several had already entered. To be on the safe side, it was best to enter from another direction.
Several days later, Feng Zichen estimated the distance and determined he was far enough away. He stopped and turned to enter the Thunder Swamp.
"Boom!"
The moment he stepped into the Thunder Swamp, a deafening roar of thunder filled the air, a stark contrast to the tranquility of the outside world.
Then, several bolts of divine lightning struck Feng Zichen head-on. Instantly, he felt as if he had been thoroughly cleansed by the lightning; his body, blood, primordial spirit, and true soul all vibrated and tingled, followed by a sense of calm.
"Comfortable!"
Deflecting the incoming lightning, Feng Zichen steadied his mind, feeling as if he were standing on solid ground, not lightning, supporting his body.
"Is this the first level of Thunder Swamp?" Having adapted to the environment within the Thunder Swamp, Feng Zichen surveyed his surroundings. He recalled the legends about Thunder Swamps from the primordial era.
Thunder Swamps had nine levels: the first level corresponded to Celestial Immortals, the second and third to Profound Immortals, the third, fourth, and fifth to Golden Immortals, and the sixth, seventh, and eighth to Taiyi Golden Immortals.
As for the ninth level, only Daluo Golden Immortals could enter.
Legend had it that deep within the nine levels of Thunder Swamp lay a Thunder Tribulation Dao Fruit. If a Taiyi Golden Immortal could reach the depths of the nine levels of Thunder Swamp, they could pluck the Dao Fruit and refine it. This would directly refine an indestructible true spirit, directly attaining the Daluo realm.
Unfortunately, the nine levels of Thunder Swamp contained countless innate divine thunderbolts of immense power. Even Daluo Golden Immortals dared not venture deep within, only circling the outer edges, let alone Taiyi Golden Immortals.
Therefore, since the birth of Thunder Swamp, no one has ever been known to obtain the Thunder Dao Fruit and use it to prove their Dao.
Feng Zichen stepped forward, and with each step, the water formed from lightning surged incessantly, shaking the surroundings. As the floodwaters rose, countless bolts of lightning swept across the sky, engulfing him!
With a roar, Feng Zichen braved the raging Thunder Swamp waters to meet the attack. With a thought, all the acupoints in his body emitted light, and endless divine light gathered, forming a furnace above his head.
The furnace of heaven and earth trembled slightly, emitting an immense suction force, drawing the raging Thunder Swamp waters into it, refining them into pure Yin-Yang creation energy to replenish his physical body.
Thunder is the pivot of Yin and Yang, commanding the very foundation of all things. Therefore, thunder is born from the power of Yin and Yang creation, containing the mysteries of Yin and Yang creation.
The thunder power contained within the first three layers of Thunder Swamp is only at the level of Celestial Immortal and Profound Immortal. For Feng Zichen, who had already reached the Golden Immortal realm, these were all nourishment, unable to cause him any harm.
Under the furnace of heaven and earth, Feng Zichen descended to the next level of the Thunder Swamp. Along the way, the surging waters of the Thunder Swamp were all absorbed and refined by the furnace of heaven and earth.
When Feng Zichen passed through the third level of the Thunder Swamp, divine light swirled around him, Yin and Yang energies circulated endlessly, and a strange Daoist aura emanated from him.
The human body is a microcosm of heaven and earth. There is the rise and fall of Yin and Yang, the appearance and disappearance of birds and rabbits, the ebb and flow of tides, the light and darkness of wind and rain, the thunder and lightning, the billowing and swallowing of clouds, the standing and crumbling of mountains and rivers, the flourishing and withering of vegetation; movement and stillness, silence and openness, all changes are similar to heaven.
Under the influence of the Yin and Yang creative energy, Feng Zichen's body underwent subtle changes, merging with heaven and earth, further transforming into the body of the Pangu Dao.
"Bathing in thunder is both a risk and an opportunity; this saying is indeed true!" Feeling the changes in his body, Feng Zichen was very excited.
Thunder can destroy all things, and it can also create all things. Destruction and creation coexist; the principles of yin and yang, birth and death
, are contained within it. Having comprehended the changes within himself, Feng Zichen activated all his magical power and stepped into the fourth layer of Thunder Swamp. The innate divine thunder within this layer of Thunder Swamp had already reached the level of a Golden Immortal, leaving him no room for carelessness.
"Whoosh!"
A branch of a thunder tree swayed, suddenly bursting forth with brilliant light, sweeping towards him. At the same time, blades of grass, like sharp swords, carried the power of thunder, piercing towards him!
"Hmph!"
With a cold snort, the Heaven and Earth Furnace above Feng Zichen's head trembled violently, ripples spreading through the void, shattering the branches and blades of grass and absorbing them into its embrace. Instantly, the surroundings became clear.
Within the fourth layer of Thunder Swamp, the form of the thunder changed drastically, transforming into the shapes of mountains, rivers, and trees. If he didn't know this was a Thunder Swamp, Feng Zichen would have thought he had arrived at some famous mountain and marshland.
Sensing Feng Zichen's aura, countless thunder trees burst forth with light, illuminating the heavens and earth, their branches dancing as they hurtled towards him!
Rumble! Thunder mountains rose up, their steep slopes pressing down upon him.
Even the flowers and grasses scattered on the ground exploded, transforming into clusters of lightning that surged towards Feng Zichen.
At this moment, the fourth layer of Thunder Swamp erupted completely, endless lightning surging and engulfing Feng Zichen. The Heaven and Earth Furnace shook violently from the impact of the lightning, cracks appearing on its surface, as if it would shatter at any moment.
If struck by these attacks, he would likely suffer annihilation of both body and soul in an instant!
(End of Chapter)