Chapter 2023: 2022: Secrets of the Death Swamp and the Cursed Body

Capítulo 2023: Chapter 2022: Secrets of the Death Swamp and the Cursed Body

Even Sumeru Ancestor falling ill suggests that this curse has grown to a very strong level.

This Death Swamp is truly extraordinary.

Xu Zimei asked again, “Go on, what exactly is inside the Death Swamp?”

“Life and Death Curse,” Sumeru Ancestor slightly narrowed his eyes and spoke a term that was somewhat unfamiliar to Lu Baizhou.

“Curses are divided into life and death?” Xu Zimei replied.

“I don’t know if my guess is correct; in fact, it’s just a guess,” said Sumeru Ancestor.

“It’s not just the Death Swamp,

the entire vast Immortal Island is a land of curses.”

These words left even Xu Zimei somewhat shocked.

Immortal Island is a land of curses.

No one has ever mentioned this, and it’s likely that even the people of Immortal Island are unaware.

Only at the level of Sumeru Ancestor might one know a thing or two.

“That’s right, the entire Immortal Island is cursed.

But a long time ago, the curses here were all Life Curses.

They didn’t affect anything.”

“Until one day, for some unknown reason, the curse changed.

The Life Curse began to evolve into a Death Curse, leading to the emergence of the Death Swamp.”

“Rather than say the Death Swamp is slowly devouring Immortal Island, it’s more accurate to say that it’s a self-transformation of Immortal Island.

There’s no notion of one devouring the other.”

Sumeru Ancestor replied.

“When the Death Swamp covers the entire Immortal Island, that’s when the transformation is complete.

Immortal Island completely transforms from a Life Curse to a Death Curse.”

“Is there no way to stop it?” Xu Zimei asked.

“It’s not that there isn’t a way, we just haven’t found the source of the curse yet,” Sumeru Ancestor sighed.

“The depths of the Death Swamp make even beings like me ill, let alone continue exploring.”

“If we could extinguish the source of the curse, Immortal Island could be saved.”

“Otherwise, based on our calculations, with the curse devouring at an increasing speed, in about a few hundred years, Immortal Island would be completely overrun.”

Xu Zimei nodded.

The information from Sumeru Ancestor was very useful, even though the girl Mu Yang has lived in the Death Swamp for a long time.

But they all stayed on the periphery; in terms of understanding, they couldn’t compare with Sumeru Ancestor.

“Are you thinking about entering the Death Swamp?” Sumeru Ancestor saw through Xu Zimei’s thoughts.

“That’s right, do you have any suggestions?” Xu Zimei smiled and replied.

“I know you’re very strong, but you mustn’t be careless in there. I suggest you get a piece of armor that can resist curses.

It can help you bear some of the burden of the curse,” Sumeru Ancestor said.

“Head southwest; on the way to explore the Death Swamp, you’ll pass through a Death Ancient City.”

“There is a family there that calls themselves the Divine Armor Family.”

“Their family treasures a piece of the Divine Emperor’s Armor, specifically made to resist the curse.”

“I can’t speak for this armor’s defensive power in other areas, but in terms of resisting curses, this armor is definitely the strongest.”

“Back in the day, our Immortal Island was also home to a powerful figure revered as the Divine Emperor.

The Divine Emperor and the Human Emperor of the Human Emperor Hall, one in the east, one in the west, were known as the two supreme powerhouses of Immortal Island.”

“Later, when the Death Swamp appeared, the Divine Emperor led his followers to charge into the Death Swamp together.

From that time on, the Divine Emperor was never seen again.”

“Back then, two sets of armor were made for the Divine Emperor, crafted by the best Artifact Refiner of the Robbery Immortal Domain using the finest materials.”

“One set of armor was taken into the Death Swamp by the Divine Emperor.

The other was kept by the Divine Emperor’s servant.”

Sumeru Ancestor explained.

“The ancestor of the Divine Armor Family was the servant of the Divine Emperor back then; he is a cautious person.

Even if I went, he wouldn’t give up that armor.

So you must prepare well.”

“Moreover, the armor is sentient; even if you seize it, it will self-destruct.

It would be a pointless offense to the entire Immortal Island and not worth the trouble.”

Sumeru Ancestor, knowing Xu Zimei’s conduct, was also worried that Xu Zimei might act rashly.

It’s actually unnecessary because neither party is an enemy; a peaceful negotiation would be best.

Sumeru Ancestor said as much.

Xu Zimei nodded and smiled, “I always rely on reason to persuade others.”

Sumeru Ancestor smiled without saying anything.

If you rely on reason, then there’s no one in the world who is unreasonable.

But some things are better left unsaid.

“Since Taoist Friend Xu has come, you might as well stay a few more days at our Hidden God Sect.

Let me fulfill my duty as a host,” Sumeru Ancestor said with a smile.

“Even if you’re in a hurry, it won’t matter for a day.”

“Besides, I have some questions for you,” Xu Zimei said.

“How much do you know about the indigenous people of the Death Swamp?”

“They’re just a group of unfortunate people,” Sumeru Ancestor shook his head, seemingly well-informed on the matter.

“They were originally ordinary people, later invaded by the power of curses.

Some couldn’t withstand the curse and eventually died.

Others had their constitution mutate, becoming the Cursed Body instead.

They’re both fortunate and unfortunate people.”

Xu Zimei nodded slightly, seeming to understand Mu Yang’s mother’s situation.

Then he also laid out Mu Yang’s situation and mentioned the speculation about Mu Yang’s mother: “Although being the Cursed Body can keep them from being eroded by the curse power,

as they grow older, their physical functions gradually deteriorate,

eventually unable to escape being devoured by the curse, right?”

“I hadn’t considered this, but based on what you said, it’s very likely,” Sumeru Ancestor said.

“Can your Hidden God Sect’s Divine Herb cure that condition?” Xu Zimei asked.

“It can prolong life, but complete eradication is impossible,” Sumeru Ancestor shook his head.

“At most, it can let her live a few more years.”

“A few more years would be good; to ordinary people, a dozen years is a significant part of life,” Xu Zimei replied.

“For your sake, I can give her the Divine Herb,” Sumeru Ancestor wasn’t stingy.

The two of them at Misty Hidden Mountain, drinking and discussing, found it quite enjoyable.

Until the next day, Xu Zimei found the girl Mu Yang and gave her the Divine Herb.

Along the way, Xu Zimei thought hard, feeling that he had forgotten some key information.

But he couldn’t recall it at the moment.

It wasn’t until he saw Mu Yang that Xu Zimei suddenly realized it.

If no one can enter the Death Swamp, yet those with the Cursed Body like Mu Yang and the others can remain unaffected.

What if he could also have the Cursed Body? Wouldn’t that mean he could enter the depths of the Death Swamp?

Thus avoiding the impact of the curse.

The more he thought about it, the more feasible it seemed, so he immediately went to discuss it with Sumeru Ancestor.

He couldn’t believe no one had thought of this idea.

Sumeru Ancestor, hearing his thoughts, merely smiled.