Thunder Marsh Blood Pool

Thunder Marsh is a place of magnificent mountain scenery. Arcs of electricity streak across the landscape, resembling cascading clouds or vast areas of aurora borealis. Ignoring its potential dangers, it is quite spectacular.

Many of the hilltops are barren or charred black, covered with molten crystals. No living beasts can be seen, and most creatures that stray into the area end up as charred remains, their deaths gruesome.

A faint white light flowed around Wang Xuan's body, resisting the special lightning-based substances. The lightning here sometimes burst forth abruptly in the void, and sometimes rose up instantly from the ground, making it impossible to defend against.

Finally, he approached the Good Fortune Land in Thunder Marsh. There was no vegetation in front of him, only rocky cliffs, and scattered depressions began to appear, as if they were storing Blood Water.

"Is this liquid flowing from the blood pool?" Wang Xuan observed with his Spiritual Heavenly Eye and realized that it was not real blood, but more like a strange mineral.

Click!

Another dense burst of lightning struck, bluish-purple in color, like countless flying swords falling violently from the void, piercing the ground and scattering streaks of light.

Wang Xuan vanished in a flash, rushing towards the Good Fortune Land.

"He's here!" a demon whispered, harboring hostility towards Wang Xuan but also showing great fear, especially the demon from New Star, who was even more apprehensive.

Wang Xuan and Chen Yongjie vanquished demons in New Star, killing quite a few monsters.

Deep within the Thunder Marsh, lightning flashed and thunder roared. A pool filled with blood mist occasionally emitted brilliant rays of light, its Super Material exceptionally dense, teeming with vitality.

Crimson liquid flowed out from within, turning into small streams of blood-red light that spread into the distance, forming large and small "blood pits" around it.

"Excuse me, everyone. The blood pool is so large, I only occupy a small corner." Wang Xuan greeted the Demon Cultivator. There weren't many people here, and no powerful demons.

"Alright, please do as you please." A goat spirit spoke, though it had transformed into a human, the two goat horns on its head were still clearly visible.

Since he was recognized because of the God Slaying Banner, Wang Xuan reverted to his original appearance, though he was still wearing heavy armor.

"Fellow Daoist Wang's methods are truly remarkable. He even managed to capture the renowned Fairy Gu. It is truly admirable."

The Demon Cultivator here were not rigid. Seeing that he did not drive everyone away, someone immediately spoke up to ease the tense atmosphere.

"I was lucky, I found it," Wang Xuan said truthfully. He carried Gu Mingxi, avoiding the area that resembled a thunderous swamp, and stood in front of the largest blood pool, which was also the source.

All the bright red liquid was gushing out from here. Seeing this, the others wisely kept their distance from him, and there was no one around the pool of blood.

In fact, very few people dared to enter this pool. The Supernatural Power it contained was too domineering. Anyone who dared to undergo a baptism here would be skinned and have their bones crushed.

Apart from the Blood God Ape, only three or five other powerful demons have ever entered this place.

"Fellow Daoist Wang is too modest and low-key. Although Gu Mingxi is young, behind the Great Curtain, she possesses strength surpassing that of an Earth Immortal."

A strange demon spoke, its body shimmering with metallic luster, its voice ringing out. This was a metal demon that had become a spirit from the ancient bronze mine.

Wang Xuan was astonished. Surpassing even Earth Immortals? This was beyond his expectations.

But what could he do? He thought of Qi Liandao. As the Demon Ancestor's Progeny, he couldn't even imagine how strong Qilian Dao's true form was. Yet, he had still been slashed more than a dozen times by Qilian Dao.

Wang Xuan placed Gu Mingxi on the edge of the blood pool, then walked around it himself. Crimson liquid gushed from the surface, glowing with a sacred light, and there was no fishy smell.

He gazed intently with his Spiritual Heavenly Eye and observed carefully. The pool was indeed quite mystical, and he had observed part of its essence and truth!

It was definitely not blood, nor was it as simple as ordinary minerals; the Super Material in the pool contained extremely rare and special substances.

"Red Mist, Super Material approaching True Energy?" He was taken aback.

Of course, that substance is very rare and is mainly composed of normal supernatural energy.

Wang Xuan lifted Gu Mingxi up and put her legs down.

In an instant, her calf became red and swollen, showing signs of breaking open. If this continued, a layer of skin would probably be peeled off.

"The Blood Pool, let's assume it contains rare minerals. It's not like a gentle treatment, but rather like a sword pill circulating through the meridians and setting bones. This kind of baptism of the body is too intense." Wang Xuan lifted her up and put her aside.

He removed his heavy armor, donned ordinary clothes, and leaped into the pool, immediately experiencing excruciating pain. It felt as if his entire body was being pierced by awls, as if large steel needles were protruding through his flesh and blood, causing him to groan involuntarily.

Some Demon Cultivator retreated, not wanting to get too close to this person. After all, he was someone with a "criminal record," having killed so many demons in New Star.

"This bastard is really bold, daring to come here alone to undergo a complete transformation. When the crucial moment arrives, and his internal organs are regenerating and his flesh is being ripped away, will you give him a brutal beating?!"

The Demon Cultivator had just been trying to mend relations with Wang Xuan immediately changed his attitude after retreating to a distance.

"Are you confident? Gu Mingxi was almost killed by him. This person is definitely not easy to deal with. I think we should not take the risk."

Some of the Demon Cultivator watched from afar for a long time, and then, having given up, they quietly retreated, feeling that there was really no need to make a fuss, because they might end up destroying themselves at any moment.

But they were still unwilling to accept it and harbored hostility towards a mortal, so naturally they were unwilling to see his physical condition improve and his cultivation advance.

"Isn't he afraid of being cornered here in a bit?"

"What are you waiting for? We won't make a move, but we can send a message out, hoping that the Blood God Ape will hear the news and come over, or that Qi Chengdao will arrive and kill him."

The Demon Cultivator fled, intending to use someone else to kill them and then sit back and watch the two fight it out.

At this moment, Wang Xuan was trembling all over.

This feeling... is so painful that it's unforgettable for a lifetime. As time goes by, it feels like being dismembered, with someone using a boning knife to peel off his flesh.

But he could sense that it was indeed beneficial to him, disrupting the inherent balance within his body and allowing him to experience a blood transfusion and rebirth.

The extraordinary power in the blood pool is extremely domineering. Although it is meant to nourish one's essence, Essence, Qi, and Spirit, and spirit, it feels like torture, even more terrifying than scraping the bone to heal the wound. It can now be described as scraping the marrow.

Half an hour later, Wang Xuan's skin cracked open and peeled violently. To his dismay, his internal organs and bones were not reconstructed.

"My body is already in its optimal form, doesn't it need to be reshaped?"

His bones and muscles were not altered, but a certain vitality emerged in his flesh and blood, causing his internal organs to resonate, his bone marrow to glow, and his entire body to resonate.

An hour later, Wang Xuan finished the blood transfusion, his wounds healed, and his whole body glowed. His physique had indeed improved, and his mental strength had also increased.

However, he was very dissatisfied. The blood pool did not have a significant effect on him; he only advanced from the early stage of the seventh level to the middle stage.

At this moment, some experts appeared in Thunder Marsh and came after hearing the news, but none of them dared to make any rash moves.

Wang Xuan prepared to sink to the bottom of the pool to explore the Red Mist that resembled True Energy. It was too thin above; he wanted to see if it was denser below.

Sizzle!

A long black knife appeared in his hand, which he placed against Gu Mingxi's swan-like white neck, causing a trickle of blood to flow from it.

Not far away, Qi Chengdao, his face grim, silently emerged from behind a boulder and coldly said, "Release Ming Xi."

"Stay away from here and protect me," Wang Xuan replied.

Qi Chengdao's gaze was sharp as he said, "If you're a man, then fight me and see who's stronger. Let's decide the outcome based on our true abilities!"

"Okay, you can keep watch outside for me for now. I have some insights to share and want to break through a barrier. We can spar later," Wang Xuan said gently.

In the distance, many people showed strange expressions. What era is this? It's good enough to be able to maintain your current strength. You still want to break through to a higher realm again and again?

Qi Chengdao said coldly, "Wang Xuan, I have no prejudice against you, and I even admired you. But you are disappointing now, resorting to such blackmail. This is not the behavior of a true hero."

"You want to have a so-called fair Dao Struggle with me in the realm of transcendence?" Wang Xuan smiled and said, "What realm are you at now, the second or third level of the Carefree Journey?"

Then, he said calmly, "I have no prejudice against you. Once I reach the Eighth Stage of the Human World, it will be soon, and you won't have to wait too long. Then we will spar."

Many people came from the vicinity to collect the crimson liquid flowing from the blood pool to other places to cleanse themselves.

People looked surprised. What Wang Xuan said was true. His realm was much lower than Qi Chengdao's. If he were to fight against him now, what kind of struggle for the Dao would that be?

Qi Chengdao suppressed his killing intent and held back. If he rushed over like this in front of everyone and forced the other party to behead Gu Mingxi, it would make him seem too domineering and ruthless.

At the same time, he really didn't want Gu Mingxi to be killed here.

"I'll give you time, let's see how far you can go!" Qi Chengdao said expressionlessly.

Wang Xuan didn't say anything more, staring at the bottom of the pool, preparing to dive down.

In the distance, Zhou Qinghuang arrived, carrying Gu Mingxi's primordial spirit, hiding in a concealed spot in the Thunder Marsh, and said, "See? Your physical body is fine."

Gu Mingxi didn't want to talk to her, but was there nothing wrong? She was bound by silver chains, her body was charred from being struck by lightning, and had terrible knife wounds. She had even been pierced through the heart by chains before!

Thump!

Wang Xuan threw Gu Mingxi's body into the pool, glanced back at Qi Chengdao, and said, "Don't worry, the blood pool is good for her."

Qi Chengdao's face was cold, and he said nothing.

In the distance, Gu Mingxi's primordial spirit was restless and wanted to rush over. This time, she was filled with bitterness. Her body was damaged and she was captured. She lost both her wife and her army. Being forced to enter the blood pool like this was too embarrassing.

Upon reaching the bottom of the pool, Wang Xuan was astonished. The blood pool looked as if it had been formed by a meteorite impact from outer space, with obvious marks on the bottom and some strange substances remaining, which were close to real power.

This gave him a shock; a meteorite from outer space had once carried that kind of substance.