Chapter 525
by fanqienovelChapter 525: One-on-One
After stocking up on daily necessities in Wei Fa City, Wang Chen returned to the Wu Jiu Wu areas for expansion.
Although the city was bustling today and he hadn’t visited in over four months—having been confined to Wei Hall for so long—he should have taken the opportunity to relax.
However, Wang Chen didn’t feel it was the right time to unwind.
The potential existence of Evil Nests within his areas for expansion weighed on him like a thorn in his back. If he didn’t act swiftly to investigate, he wouldn’t be able to sleep soundly, let alone rest or enjoy himself.
Upon returning to Wei Hall, Wang Chen ascended the stargazing platform.
Since Wei Hall was built atop a Rocky Hill, commanding a high vantage point over a vast area, he could overlook a large expanse from the stargazing platform.
Wang Chen first summoned the Qing Qian Kun Mirror and then activated his divine sense.
With the enhancement of this treasure, his divine sense expanded rapidly in all directions.
It swept over hills, plains, rivers, and marshland, reaching the limits of his ability.
During the divine sense detection, Wang Chen noticed some unusual occurrences.
However, the scattered anomalies that resembled evil spirits clearly didn’t match the characteristics of an Evil Nest.
After repeated searches yielded no results, he activated the Global Mode on his Cultivation Panel.
Given the rarity of Virtue in the Underworld Realm, Wang Chen wouldn’t use this powerful unique ability lightly.
But with the gravity of the Evil Nests, he had no choice but to employ it!
In the next instant, numerous dots appeared in his field of vision.
Among them, a particularly conspicuous cluster of black-red light stood out.
Found it!
Wang Chen’s mind sharpened, and he instantly locked onto the target’s location.
It was deep within the marsh, several dozen miles away!
The Marshland was an area Wang Chen had never explored before; it had been frozen under ice for some time, but now it was thawing, revealing winding streams in the distance.
After some consideration, Wang Chen decided not to act impulsively.
He set out for the Marshland early the next morning.
About ten miles from Wei Hall, a river originating from deep within the mountains flowed into the marsh, with mist and vapor dispersing around it, as if shrouding the vast expanse in a mysterious veil.
The newly thawed Marshland appeared dark green and black, resembling a decaying Giant Beast lying flat on the ground; stepping on it caused it to collapse, with countless mud bubbles rising at his feet.
It also emitted a foul odor.
The abundant mist mingled with a strong presence of negative energy, creating a chilling atmosphere.
As Wang Chen ventured deeper into the marsh, visibility around him began to diminish, and waves of negative energy assailed him, relentlessly attempting to erode his skin and flesh, seeking to infiltrate his five organs.
Though Wang Chen’s Invulnerable Vajra body protected him from such effects, the experience was still deeply unpleasant.
From the moment he stepped into the Marshland, it felt as though the very land was rejecting his presence!
In such an inhospitable environment, Wang Chen’s strength was inevitably greatly diminished.
Yet, he showed no trace of fear, nor did he halt his advance. He simply fortified himself with the Spirit Light Shield and pressed on toward the location of the Evil Nests.
"Creak!"
Suddenly, a sharp sound pierced the air.
Wang Chen slightly turned his head, catching a glimpse of ghostly figures emerging to his left.
The marsh’s mist obscured his view, preventing him from discerning their true forms, but he felt a surge in the surrounding negative energy.
Tiny flecks of frost began to drift nearby!
Specters!
Wang Chen’s gaze sharpened as he swiftly formed a spell with his hands, purple light flickering in his eyes.
Crack!
With a thunderous roar, bolts of lightning tore through the mist and struck down, the explosive energy ruthlessly sweeping through the space around Wang Chen.
The ghostly figures that had just appeared vanished in an instant!
Though the Sky Thunder’s destructive power was significantly weakened in the Underworld Realm, it remained highly effective against these malevolent beings.
Wang Chen did not pause his steps for even a moment!
The mist ahead thickened, and the negative energy grew more intense, as if concealing unknown magical spirits and evil spirits, all of which hindered Wang Chen’s progress.
He decided to carve a path with the Sky Thunder, clearing a way through this hostile Marshland.
Crack! Crack! Crack!
As Wang Chen strode forward, bolts of lightning rained down around him, with strands of lightning aspect slithering like snakes, the crackling explosions echoing continuously.
The evil spirits lurking in the mist dared not approach; the rumbling thunder and flashing electric light easily awakened their instinctive fear, causing them to let out frustrated roars from a distance.
And when the Sky Thunder struck the muddy ground, the destructive power of the lightning seeped deep underground.
The marsh trembled uneasily.
Bubbles surged from the muddy water, bubbling as if boiling, and in some areas, the soil layer rose up.
Yet, these disturbances did not interrupt Wang Chen’s actions.
In fact, his pace quickened.
A patch of withered forest appeared before Wang Chen.
He saw trees toppled and intertwined, their dark trunks and peeling bark resembling abandoned tombs, while the branches extending outward looked like the claws of a demon, exuding an eerie and terrifying aura.
Wang Chen halted his steps.
He activated the Global Mode once more.
In an instant, he confirmed that this was indeed the location of the Evil Nests he sought!
But there were no signs of magical spirits or evil spirits in sight.
As Wang Chen ceased unleashing the lightning, the surroundings fell into complete silence, with no unusual sounds to be heard.
The stillness was unsettling.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
In that moment, the battle erupted.
Without any warning or negotiation, the magical spirits entrenched in the Evil Nests suddenly launched an attack.
Countless dead vines shot toward Wang Chen like lightning, while beneath the rotting marsh, massive black tendrils shaped like giant pythons reached out from all directions, twisting and striking at him.
Simultaneously, the negative energy in the surrounding space condensed sharply, forming a swirling frost-laden wind.
It swept toward him!
Facing such deadly threats, Wang Chen stood his ground, suddenly reaching forward with his hand.
A bronze-colored long staff instantly appeared in his palm.
Concealed Dragon Stick!
This weapon, reforged from the nine-ringed golden silver staff, was the first time Wang Chen had brought it into actual combat.
As he poured his energy into it, the Concealed Dragon Stick radiated a brilliant golden light.
Blazing flames erupted from both ends of the staff!
"Take this!"
The next moment, Wang Chen leaped up, meeting the dead vines that shot toward him, and swung the Concealed Dragon Stick with all his might.
Boom!
The incredibly tough vines had not even collided with the staff when they were shattered and sent flying by the explosive energy of the stick.
Tendrils snapped one by one, and in the blink of an eye, the enemies were left in disarray!