Chapter 245: Chapter 245: Mieqin River Bay! Ten Thousand Strong Encampment!
"Brother Lang Ye, bear with it for a bit longer. Once we’ve taken Xirong County, we brothers will feast like kings."
"Brother Lang Yu, do you truly believe that the Blood Evil Church will hand Xirong County over to the Wolf Race?" Lang Ye lowered his voice.
Upon hearing this, Lang Yu’s expression changed instantly, "Brother Lang Ye, you’ve had too much to drink."
"Help Brother Lang Ye to rest, and remember, don’t let the clan elders know about what he said."
"Alright."
"..."
Wolf Race... Clan Ground... Clan Elders...
As Chu Ming listened in, he gained deeper insights into the Wolf Race and the Blood Evil Sect.
Apparently, the Wolf Race was annihilated a century ago and then hid somewhere in the White River Basin. Eventually, they inexplicably formed an alliance with the Blood Evil Sect.
The Blood Evil Sect promised Xirong County as a reward for serving them.
This journey is likely towards the place where the Wolf Race is entrenched.
"I wonder how many experts the Wolf Race has..."
Chu Ming calculated his own strength internally.
Burning about fifty percent of his Qi Blood would be enough to annihilate the Perfection stage of the Upper Meridian Unlocking Realm; if he burned it all, even those in the Lower Meridian Unlocking Realm could be challenged.
In addition to the Silver Moon Three Pieces, the Red Qilin Gloves, two Primordial Pattern Elemental Artifacts, and a large bottle of Azure Ancient Juice for rapid Qi restoration.
He was confident that as long as the Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm did not appear, nothing would threaten him.
According to his master’s remarks, there are not many in the Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm within the Great Qin Dynasty; each is a lofty presence.
The possibility of the Wolf Race having someone in the Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm is small, or else they wouldn’t hide in the harsh environment of the White River Basin.
If someone in the Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm truly appeared...
"Then I cannot reveal myself."
With Chu Ming’s current concealment skills, as long as an investigation is not used right under his nose, even those in the Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm would struggle to sense his presence.
The fleet continued to sail for roughly two hours.
"Master Lang Yu, we’ve reached the mouth of the White River."
"Send a message, open the river."
"Yes."
Soon, the water in the front right of the canal surged, followed by a large section of riverbank slowly moving.
"Such a grand design."
Under the Sword Gourd Spirit, Chu Ming saw it all clearly.
Behind that riverbank in the front right is the White River.
The Blood Evil Sect secretly opened a passage between the West Capital Grand Canal and the White River here.
A movable riverbank connecting the West Capital Grand Canal and the White River, or rather, it’s not truly a riverbank but a massive connector specifically crafted by the Blood Evil Sect.
Disguised as a riverbank, it blends with the surrounding environment, and when needed, it opens to connect the river and the riverbank.
Silhouettes darted across the riverbank, sections of the canal extended, and the vast fleet sailed into the passage.
After roughly another half-hour, the fleet entered the White River from the West Capital Grand Canal.
The waves of the river crashed, the splashes resembling clouds descending from heaven, hence the name White River.
This was Chu Ming’s second time coming to the White River.
The majesty of the White River is not much different from the sea; the only difference is that the river water isn’t blue.
The incoming water vapor formed a white fog, with visible distance barely a few meters.
The river’s collision caused the ship to undulate and emit a thunderous roar.
"Keep five miles from the riverbank as the navigational route, heading southeast."
In the cabin, Lang Yu and Lang Ye issued orders.
The White River is vast; even the Wolf Race and Blood Evil Sect dare not navigate its center.
The center of the river frequently experiences fierce winds, more exotic beasts lurk beneath, and it’s easy to lose direction. Not staying close to the shore is akin to seeking death.
The fleet quickly restored order from chaos, following the river southeast.
At the same time, Chu Ming keenly realized that the number of ships wasn’t right.
"It seems... there’s an extra ship."
The Sword Gourd Spirit extended over.
Hmm?
At the rear of the fleet, there was an additional ship.
"Wind Spirit Race?"
On a ship filled with grain, neither the Blood Evil Sect nor the Wolf Race were present, just thirty people whose aura was very similar to those previous two members of the Wind Spirit Race.
These people wore the clothes of the Wolf Race and Blood Evil Sect, their eyes flickering but with no azure green, unable to confirm their race through eye color.
Still, based on the close resemblance in aura, the thirty newly appeared individuals are highly likely from the Wind Spirit Race.
The Wind Spirit Race seemed to have known long before that the Blood Evil Sect and Wolf Race would enter White River here and used the fleet’s disarray just after entering the river to blend in.
Chu Ming pondered briefly, the Sword Gourd Spirit locking onto the two Wind Spirit Race women held in the bottom cabin.
"Sister, we’ve entered the White River."
"Yes, Elder Feeng Yao is already here." The other woman’s pupils were azure green.
Meanwhile, one person on the rear ship revealed pupils of dark green.
Chu Ming observed both individuals simultaneously, contemplating some notion.
"There are rumors that Wind Spirit Race people can sense each other through some method. Now it seems likely."
The thirty individuals on the rear vessel can be confirmed as from the Wind Spirit Race—they didn’t know beforehand that the Blood Evil Sect and Wolf Race would enter the river here, but relied on sensing and tracking to this location.
Among the thirty people, one was at Seven Meridian Unlocking, another at Six Meridians, with five at Refining Organ Perfection, five in Late Stage, and the rest at the Strong Bone Realm.
It seems the Wind Spirit Race also wants to infiltrate the Wolf Race or Blood Evil Sect from within?
"Elder Feeng Yao, how are Ruoruo and Yi’er?" a member of the Wind Spirit Race asked in low tones.
"No major issues." Feeng Yao withdrew the azure green from his pupils, "A bloody battle is inevitable for this journey, Elder Feeng Zhi..."
Feeng Yao and Feeng Zhi were the two members among the thirty from the Wind Spirit Race in the Meridian Unlocking Realm.
Feeng Zhi gazed at the tumultuous waters, his expression somber, "Years ago, the Great Qin slaughtered our tribe to build the canal, destroyed our clan’s land, this hatred is irreconcilable."
"Yet, Elder Feeng Yao, it wasn’t the Great Qin that nearly exterminated our tribe, but the Wolf Race!"
"The Wolf Race is treacherous and despicable, pretending to shelter our tribe, when in reality they coveted our Clan Tree. Countless of our tribe members were enslaved by the Wolf Race, turned into tools for producing Azure Ancient Juice!"
"Elder Feeng Yao, you’re the most gifted among the younger generation, a hope for our tribe’s future. I hope you remember, our Wind Spirit Race never fears battle!"
"Elder Feeng Zhi..." Feeng Yao’s expression was no less solemn.
"Previously, a tribe member imprisoned by the Wolf Race broke free, delivering us a message. We have a hundred tribe members held at the border between Xirong County and Pingzhong County in the White River Basin..."
"A hundred tribe members?!" Feeng Yao’s eyes shifted slightly.
"Yes, a hundred."
"Can’t we sense the specific location?" Feeng Yao asked.
"The distance is too vast, sensing is vague and brief. I’m afraid that tribe member has already been discovered by the Wolf Race..."
"..."
Chu Ming listened clearly to the conversation between the two Wind Spirit Race experts at the Meridian Unlocking Realm.
"The Wind Spirit Clan Tree, the clan members are controlled by the Wolf Race to become tools for producing Azure Ancient Juice..."
"How is Azure Ancient Juice created?"
Blood Evil Sect... Wolf Race... Wind Spirit Race...
The situation is getting more complicated.
But it seems, the more complicated, the better.
The fleet continued to sail.
The Golden Crow sank westward.
The fleet sailed for a day, and the speed began to slow down.
"Brothers, we’re about to enter Mieqin Bay, slow down so we don’t damage the ship."
"Yes."
"..."
The fleet approached the riverbank.
Soon, a riverway appeared ahead.
[Sword Gourd Spirit] sensed it was a winding riverway, not wide, only accommodating three ships side by side at a time.
A few hundred meters later, there’s a large circular bay, big enough to accommodate the fleet several times over.
At the edge of the bay are buildings, docks, and bustling figures.
Chu Ming’s heart stirred slightly.
It looks like they’ve reached their destination.
At the back, the ship with the Wind Spirit Race.
"Elder, we’re here!" said a Wind Spirit Race member at Refining Organ Perfection.
"Good!"
"..."
The fleet passed through the riverway, entered the bay, and docked at the pier.
Soon, members of the Blood Evil Sect and Wolf Race came aboard to move the goods.
Chu Ming took the opportunity to hide his figure, and disembarked the ship.
He found a high spot, and [Sword Gourd Spirit] spread out bit by bit.
Soon, the entire Mieqin River Bay was covered by [Sword Gourd Spirit].
The land area here is three times larger than the previously destroyed Blood Vine Castle.
Behind the bay, there were rows of buildings, resembling a city.
Upon exploration, the number of Blood Evil Sect members here exceeded ten thousand.
In a certain area at the rear, looking like a military camp, there were around eight thousand people, all wearing armor, holding weapons, looking well-trained.
And in the camp, Chu Ming detected four individuals at the Middle Stage of Meridian Unlocking Realm, two at Seven Meridians, one at Ten Meridians, and another at Perfection.
Judging by the aura, the Upper Realm Perfection in Meridian Unlocking is from the Wolf Race.
Grain, armor, and troops.
It’s clear what the Blood Evil Sect and Wolf Race intend to do.
Chu Ming hid in the shadows, and continued to move inward, extending [Sword Gourd Spirit] as he moved.
Suddenly, he stopped moving, and stood still.
[Sword Gourd Spirit] detected an even stronger presence!
"Such terrifying aura!"
"Lower Realm at Meridian Unlocking, at least has penetrated Three Meridians of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians!"
Moreover, beside this person was also one at Perfection of Meridian Unlocking Realm.
This means there are ten thousand Blood Evil Sect and Wolf Race members here, with six at the Meridian Unlocking Realm, one at Lower Realm, and two at Upper Realm Perfection!
Chu Ming hid in place, and didn’t continue to probe.
"One at Lower Realm, two at Upper Realm Perfection, three at Middle and Late Stage..."
If a fight breaks out, he wouldn’t fear, but to annihilate this place, the difficulty is immense.
Attempting to kill all six at Meridian Unlocking, the possibility is near impossible.
Moreover, just moments ago, Chu Ming also detected five Bloodthirsty Guards, five unused Bloodthirsty Guards.
Unable to sense them via aura, but he recognized them.
The strength of the Blood Evil Sect and Wolf Race here exceeds expectations.
Chu Ming slightly furrowed his brows, contemplating strategies.
Meanwhile, at the bay docks.
"Good one, Lang Yu brother, concealing two beauties."
Lang Yu escorted Wind Spirit Race’s Feeng Ruoruo and Feeng Yi’er ashore.
"Lang Ye brother, they’re not just simple beauties."
"Oh? How so?"
"Wind Spirit Race."
"What?!" Lang Ye’s expression changed instantly upon hearing this.
Only to see a big hand strike out.
Slap—
Feeng Ruoruo’s face showed a red mark, and simultaneously, blue-green light shot from her pupils.
"They’re truly Wind Spirit Race!"
"Lang Ye brother, that’s too much." Lang Yu appeared somewhat angry, his own belongings being slapped by another, inevitably angering him.
"Hehe, Lang Yu brother, both of them?" Lang Ye tried to look pleasing.
"Both."
"Give me one, Lang Yu brother, I’ll meet any condition you set."
"Lang Ye brother knows what these two Wind Spirit Race women represent, right?"
"I know, offering them to the Blood General can get the Internal Organs in Meridian Unlocking Realm."
"Then what treasure does Lang Ye brother think can exchange for the Internal Organs in Meridian Unlocking Realm?"
Lang Yu glanced disdainfully, and left with the two Wind Spirit Race women.
As long as he obtains the Internal Organs in Meridian Unlocking Realm, he can break through from Refining Organ Perfection to Meridian Unlocking Realm.
Since then, Lang Yu wouldn’t be a mere runner handling goods, but a Blood Envoy, a Blood Envoy in Meridian Unlocking Realm!
Trapped at Refining Organ Perfection, Lang Ye would have to bow and lower his head upon encountering him.
Lang Ye watched Lang Yu’s departure, clenched his fists, and a fierce glint flashed in his eyes.
