Chapter 2537: Chapter 2516: Swamp of Myriad Poisons Chapter 2516: Swamp of Myriad Poisons
After leaving the inn, Lin Feng didn’t take Tao Tao and the others directly to the Swamp of Myriad Poisons, but instead went to a large restaurant near the market in the city first. He wanted to scout some information about the swamp and make preparations; a place named Swamp of Myriad Poisons surely wasn’t ordinary.
Once they reached the restaurant, the Yuan Stones paved the way, and the waiter, extremely courteous, led Lin Feng and the others upstairs. After arranging the food and wine, Lin Feng didn’t let the waiter leave but held him back.
"Sir, do you need anything else?" The waiter, looking at Lin Feng, asked with a smile.
"I want to ask about the Swamp of Myriad Poisons. Do you know anything about it?" Lin Feng asked the waiter. He believed the waiter, even if unaware, certainly knew someone who was familiar with it.
"Oh, so you’re asking about that. I’ve never been there myself, but I can find someone who has. He’s been collecting herbs there for years and knows the swamp quite well." The waiter smiled as he answered.
"Great, thank you!" Lin Feng smiled upon hearing this and handed the waiter a few Yuan Stones to ensure he did a good job.
The waiter discreetly accepted the Yuan Stones and nodded to Lin Feng, saying, "Rest assured, sir, I’ll go find Shadage right away!"
After speaking, the waiter promptly left, moving so quickly he was almost out of sight in an instant. Lin Feng and the others were taken aback, not expecting the waiter to be a cultivator. It was the first time they had encountered such a waiter.
However, although curious, they didn’t question further, as everyone has their secrets and personal life. They merely felt surprised but stopped thinking too much, waiting for the waiter to bring Shadage, who knew the specifics.
And indeed, the waiter’s speed was remarkable. Within the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, he brought a tall young man to Lin Feng.
"Sir, this is Hu Yong, my brother since childhood, nicknamed Shadage. You can ask him anything." The waiter introduced, then hurried downstairs to attend to his tasks.
Lin Feng looked at the tall man in front of him and smiled, understanding the reason behind his nickname, given his towering height. Even standing together, Lin Feng was nearly a head shorter—such height was rare in the Myriad Heavens Divine Realm.
He gestured for the man to sit and talk. Once seated, the man proactively asked, "I heard from Xiao Shan that you want to know about the Swamp of Myriad Poisons?"
"Yes, could you tell us the specifics of the swamp?" Lin Feng knew from Hu Yong’s proactive approach that he was far from his seemingly simple exterior; he was indeed sharp-minded—that was already sufficient.
"The Swamp of Myriad Poisons lives up to its name; it’s genuinely poisonous. If you go there, the first thing is to guard against poisoning. I usually stay on the outskirts, picking Spiritual Medicines for refining Detoxification Pills, and I know it well." Hu Yong continued to explain to Lin Feng and the others.
"You must be outsiders and unfamiliar with it. No one knows the exact size of the swamp because no one has fully explored it. As you go deeper, the toxicity in the air intensifies. Several years ago, a Divine King from the Universe Realm ventured in and ultimately lost his life there." Hu Yong elaborated further.
"Oh? The toxicity is that severe?" Lin Feng responded, quite surprised. A late-stage Divine King from the Universe Realm could be poisoned to death—the place was indeed formidable!
"Yes, according to some strong people who have ventured inside, it’s very peculiar. Inside, it seems directionless, and beyond a certain point, even Yuangang can’t fend off the toxicity of the poisonous mist, forcing others to retreat. So far, no one has been heard of completing the exploration of the swamp." Hu Yong explained, scratching his head casually before adding, "Moreover, it’s not just the poisonous mist; there are also poisonous insects living within it. Don’t underestimate those insects—they’re terrifying. They appear in swarms, and if attacked by them and poisoned, even an Immortal couldn’t save you." Hu Yong warned.
"Any other dangers?" Lin Feng nodded, then asked further.
"I haven’t been deeper, but reportedly in the depths are some special Demon Beasts. Many have lost their lives to them. Though these might be rumors, caution is wise. If you’re unprepared, I suggest avoiding it altogether—it’s certainly not a good place. The swamp has been declared off-limits by Jincheng and is genuinely dangerous. Nowadays, few attempt the exploration." Hu Yong earnestly advised Lin Feng not to venture in, as the Swamp of Myriad Poisons had become officially forbidden.
Lin Feng’s group laughed upon hearing Hu Yong’s advice. They had been to countless dangerous places, and things others deemed impossible, Lin Feng could accomplish. They knew this well and looked to Lin Feng for his decision.
Seeing their expressions, Lin Feng took a handful of Yuan Stones from his Space Ring and handed them to Hu Yong, saying, "Thank you for the information. Please accept these Yuan Stones."
Hu Yong received them without hesitation and swiftly left. He had said all that needed saying, leaving Lin Feng’s group to make their decisions without further involvement.
After Hu Yong left, Lin Feng glanced at Tao Tao and the others, calmly saying, "Indeed, that place is different; at least now we can be better prepared."
"Brother Lin, should we get some Detoxification Pills?" Tao Tao earnestly asked Lin Feng, feeling uneasy hearing that even Yuangang was ineffective—a situation never before encountered. Hearing about a poison that Yuangang couldn’t stop was a first.
"Alright," Lin Feng agreed, acknowledging that the place was unmatched, with too many uncertainties; being prepared was wise.
Neither Ma Biaohu nor Tangyuan opposed, growing more curious about the poison—what kind of poison could be so potent, beyond Yuangang’s resistance? They wondered what kind of incredible poison was in the world.
They quickly finished their meal, left the restaurant, and wandered around Jincheng’s market, ultimately finding a workshop selling Detoxification Pills.
Notably, upon hearing Lin Feng’s group wanted Detoxification Pills for the Swamp of Myriad Poisons, the shopkeeper was delighted, eagerly promoting them as his core stock. Since people rarely explored the swamp, these pills were often unsold, and he gladly offered them to Lin Feng’s group at a discount.
These Detoxification Pills normally had limited use, effective solely against the swamp’s poisonous mist. While not ideal, for cultivators, once poisoned, taking the Detoxification Pills would suffice to leave the swamp.
After purchasing the pills, Lin Feng didn’t prepare further—a nod to his adventurous spirit—and led Tao Tao and the others to the Swamp of Myriad Poisons.
Upon reaching the outskirts of the swamp, they encountered the expanding green mist—with increasing intensity as they progressed—reminding Lin Feng of a similar scene. In Earth’s Secret Realm, the outskirts by Miss An’an were just as suffocating—a throwback to when he nearly faced danger there, feeling a world apart now.
"Gather around me; I’ll part the way with the Eternal Divine Flame!"
Lin Feng instructed Tao Tao and the others, who promptly clustered around him. He wielded the Eternal Divine Flame, engulfing them within its protective embrace, and thus they ventured into the Swamp of Myriad Poisons together.
To Tao Tao and the others, Lin Feng’s flame demonstrated astonishing efficacy against the poisonous mist. Earlier, at the Medicine Spirit Pond in Despair Plains, the white toxic mist was caused by the Myriad Poisons Immortal Swine, but here’s a green mist whose origins were unknown yet effective—it astonished them how much simpler it made things.
Soon, they advanced several dozen miles; beyond that, the green mist obscured everything, but it posed no hindrance. A hundred miles in, visibility reached nil with thick mist and absolute darkness. If not for Lin Feng’s transcendent Divine Sense and the flame’s deterrence, the swamp’s poisonous insects and Demon Beasts would have long attacked.
"Boss, something feels odd here!"
"Yeah, boss, it’s barren!"
"Brother Lin, we should be careful!"
Ma Biaohu and the others voiced their concerns, sensing unease amidst the thick mist. Though unsure why, they advised caution based on ’better safe than sorry,’ suggesting Lin Feng stay vigilant.