Journey to the End of the Night
Chapter 75 - 75 75 River of Blood

75: Chapter 75: River of Blood 75: Chapter 75: River of Blood The despair of losing her tail, compounded with the inhumane acts of those three men, led the Merfolk woman to take her own life by biting her own tongue when they were unprepared that evening.

The next day, Lin Guiyuan found the body of the Merfolk woman in the forest, bowing deeply.

He stared at the lifeless familiar companion he had once lived with, unable to come to terms with the situation for a long time.

On that day, he pulled out the Golden Crow Vine from his hair, which transformed into a golden spear, and for the first time in his life, his murderous intent was fully unleashed into the crowd.

Wen Zhendong tried her best to stop him, kneeling on the ground and crying pitifully, continuously pleading for the people’s innocence, saying that so many people were innocent without knowing the truth, to avoid killing the good by mistake.

Under Wen Zhendong’s gentle words and reassuring tones, although Lin Guiyuan’s desire to kill was not diminished, his fury subsided somewhat, and he did not directly kill anyone.

However, Lin Yuan, with a chilling gaze, scanned the people and locked onto the three men, sensing the lingering Merfolk essence on them as well as the intense and irremovable scent of blood and yin energy.

This was the grudge of the Merfolk woman that had not left the three men.

According to Lin Yuan, the three were Zhao Baixun of the Moon Accompanying Sect, Xia Chungang of the World Sect, and Zhang Danxin of the Star Judging Sect.

Once their identities were confirmed, Lin Yuan took decisive action, lifting a drop of water with his fingertip and took the life of Xia Chungang, who was the leader among the three.

Lin Yuan’s sudden act of killing without giving them a chance to explain naturally angered everyone.

Additionally, with Wen Yu and his disciples intervening to mediate, the tension between the two parties escalated even further.

Lin Yuan, unlike the gentle Lin Guiyuan, killed one person first and then even drew the Blood Spirit Sword intending to kill the other two.

Protected by Wen Yu, however, he led the group away from the lake.

Lin Yuan, who had not yet transformed legs, could not walk on shore.

Zhao Baixun and Zhang Danxin kept kowtowing and apologizing to Lin Guiyuan outside the forest.

After calming down, Lin Guiyuan became as resolute as Lin Yuan, determined to have the two pay with their lives for the Merfolk woman.

Seeing Lin Guiyuan’s unwavering stance, Wen Zhendong no longer persuaded him, but instead strongly supported him, only hoping Lin Guiyuan would give them time to leave a letter for their families.

Being a compassionate person, Lin Guiyuan naturally agreed.

However, he did not receive the so-called ‘last letters’ from the two, only a bowl of water from Wen Zhendong.

Drinking the bowl of spring water without any guard, he unexpectedly became paralyzed and unable to move.

He watched Wen Zhendong nestle in Wen Yu’s arms, with a naive smile like when he first saw her, drawing the sword from Wen Yu’s waist without hesitation and cutting off his head.

Everyone knew that there was no turning back now.

In the Mountain Realm, killing a Merfolk would anger the Mountain God.

If they were expelled, they would face certain death.

Unexpectedly, to everyone, Yang Zhao and Huang Kang somehow managed to come back to life.

The story of Wen Yu becoming the heir to the Blood River was utter nonsense; if he were to inherit the river, the demons in the mountains would not be a concern.

Yet it required everyone to cooperate, to seize the mountains and treasures, and to break out of the encirclement.

Thus, under the threat to their benefits and lives, the group completely disregarded the kindness Lin Guiyuan had shown them.

They banded together and started the plan to conquer the mountain and seize its treasures.

Meng Zifei, being an upright person, was ashamed to associate with such people and prepared to leave.

However, driven mad, the crowd attacked him, fearing he would inform others.

Thus, completely unguarded, Lin Yuan began this increasingly insane path of slaughter.

The Divine Mansion was directly destroyed by Yang Zhao and Huang Kang.

Among them, the Blood Crystal Stone stored there was also damaged, and the blood of the Blood River was released.

The lake was drained of its water, and Lin Yuan was bound by Wen Yu with magical treasures, yet she still had the strength to retaliate.

Using her body’s scales as weapons, those who approached her were immediately chopped into numerous pieces.

Even Yang Zhao and Huang Kang were somewhat wary and did not rush forward but instead cut down the ancient trees and greenery, exposing her under the burning sun to try to bake her to death directly.

The Demon Summoning Bell had also drunk from the Blood River and thus possessed the miraculous ability to control lower-order ghosts and demons.

Later, Baili An witnessed what happened.

“What exactly is this Blood River?” Baili An asked.

Lin Yuan sighed helplessly, “You really don’t know anything.”

Considering Baili An’s current amnesiac and confused state, she still explained patiently:

“In the Mortal World, there are six Blood Rivers.

Five hundred years ago, these six rivers were known as the Six Demon Rivers of the Demon World, equal in power to the World Sword, Taixuan Nine Classics, and Cangwu Ten Hidden Palaces.

Five hundred years ago, after the Demon Sect’s defeat, the representatives of the rivers were all killed by the Sword Master’s Dragon Ascending Sword, and the power of the rivers was sealed in various places in the Mortal World.”

Baili An realized, “So, you mean one of the Demon Rivers was sealed inside Kongcang Mountain after the great war between good and evil, and the Blood Crystal Core in the Divine Mansion was one of those rivers?”

In that case, Zhao Baixun and Huang Kang’s motives were quite clear.

Yet Wen Yu kept saying that he would inherit the Blood River, which meant he would become one of the six rivers of the Demon World?

If such a vile character were to inherit the immense power of the Demon River, the warfare in the Mortal World would likely be fueled even further.

Lin Yuan said, “Yes, originally, Kongcang Mountain’s mission and responsibility were thought to be just to protect the dawn’s citizens at this side of the sea, to prevent the demons from the Demon Cave from invading the midland boundaries, to withstand the fury of tsunamis.

But over five hundred years ago, the blood-colored crystal core that fell from the sky brought a new mission to Mountain Father.”

With that, Lin Yuan’s face showed a bitter smile, “But Mountain Father ultimately did not protect that Blood River.”

Baili An mused for a moment and then added, “No, they didn’t successfully take the river; just now, there was no trace of the Blood Demon River in Wen Yu’s body.

“I think Yang Zhao and Huang Kang’s main purpose was to release the Demon River back into the Endless Sea.

It’s not so simple for Wen Yu to completely devour the river; it requires a certain catalyst, and…”

Lin Yuan’s eyes flickered, continuing, “Moreover, Wen Yu is obviously near the end of his lifespan.

He is currently only clinging to life on medication, his body’s potential already over-exploited.

Under the circumstances where he cannot advance his state, if his greed leads him to forcefully inherit the river’s legacy, it is believed that it won’t be long before he bursts apart and dies.”

Clearly, Wen Yu was being used as a pawn, while Yang Zhao and Huang Kang, both being puppets without physical bodies, naturally couldn’t directly inherit the Demon River.

Wen Yu was merely a temporary vessel.

The real intended inheritor of the river must be someone behind Yang Zhao and Huang Kang.