Chapter 648
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Chapter 648: Flowing to the Sea Never to Return
Rivers changing course is not uncommon. When the Yellow River floods uncontrollably, it changes course frequently, often getting angry.
So the water deity of the Yellow River keeps changing, and sometimes it is threatened to be sacrificed every few days.
The Huai River is considered meek. Though it used to flood in the past, its temper was not as bad. After it was captured by the Yellow River at its mouth, it became weak and helpless. Now, suddenly, it changed course and flowed directly towards the old river channel, a situation no one had expected.
Why did it change course out of nowhere?
Changing the course of a river is not an immediate decision. It is often influenced by natural factors such as earthquakes or once-in-a-century heavy rainfalls.
No one knew why it changed its course.
The Huaishui affected three big provinces in the middle of the country, passing through hundreds of cities and impacting the lives of millions of people!
The impact of its course change was so significant that even the top officials had to take it very seriously. The highest level of mobilization was ordered, instructions were immediately implemented in all cities to prepare for evacuating people and to get ready for flood relief efforts. The soldiers were ready to rush to the flood at any moment.
Before the official mobilization, the first to stand near the old river course were the various sacred sites of the Ming Country.
City gods, mountain spirits, and local deities, all things have spirits. Although they may not be numerous in each place, when they all emerge, their numbers are astonishing.
Before the flood of the Huaishui River, the sacred sites were on the verge of collapse, but when disasters struck, they would still choose to help people.
A Land God’s hands trembled slightly as he saw the Huaishui coming in its new course, the rushing water was roaring. It had changed from its previously tranquil flow, now grand and majestic, flowing a thousand miles without any gentleness, like shedding an ailing shell and gaining new life. Crossing through the land, over the ancient paths, it aimed to declare the return of the Four Rivers to the world.
This is the great power of heaven and earth.
They could only follow the natural order.
The Land God’s eyes narrowed as it saw some shadows appearing on a quiet road. It seemed like a few drunk men didn’t hear the warnings and were still making noise. They only sobered up when they heard the water and saw the flood approaching. But it was too late for them to escape.
The Land God clenched its teeth. The leading edge of the flood was made of water spirits, too powerful for its limited divine powers. With a sigh, it appeared in front of the drunk men with a cane in hand, determined to protect them at all costs.
The rushing water, weighing thousands of tons, was about to engulf them, but miraculously diverted around the Land God.
It was as if a path was gently opened, like tearing a hole in silk, with a safe area left untouched by the water.
The Land God was amazed.
It heard a faint reminder, "Why don’t you save them quickly?"
The Land God woke up as if from a dream, grabbed the people next to it, leaped aside, avoiding the flood, and when it reached the shore, the gap was immediately filled.
The Land God looked at the misty water, at the majestic figure with golden eyes at the top, waving its sleeves as if ruling the world. Its power could crush any obstacles but it kindly made way, watching over ordinary people’s lives.
The Land God understood something, bowed slightly towards the water deity on Huaishui, respectfully saying, "May the water god be blessed."
Just like the encounter with the Land God.
With Hua’s help, Bai Wei could control the flow of water more precisely, whether commanding water spirits to develop river channels or diverting a side road to save the lives of passersby. This meticulous control consumed a lot of his energy and focus.
Rivers flow through ancient roads, sometimes reaching near cities, flooding some buildings, bridges, and roads. The losses are inevitable, but during this patrol, no pedestrians were injured along the way.
The ancient river channels opened up, using up very few water spirits but with great force. If the Huai River, accumulated for thousands of years, were to become angry, it would not return until reaching the East Sea.
Some city residents near the rivers can see the water and hear its movements.
Under the moonlight, Hua River flows vigorously. Some brave individuals stand by and watch as the ancient water system from the wilderness flows past the urban jungle of steel and concrete, or even through it. The crowds watch as it flows, like witnessing the ancient lifeblood flowing through the land of China, showing ancient vitality blooming and enduring through time.
Some people take out their cameras to take pictures, while others stand by the riverbank to take group photos.
There are also those who directly take out fishing nets, trying to catch fish in murky waters.
However, the freshly laid nets are immediately crushed by the successive water spirits, leading nearby personnel in charge of maintaining order to reprimand and educate those responsible.
But it was this attitude that made Huaishui feel no hostility at all.
No one fears it, they only respect it, even enjoy it.
News spread quickly, discussions on the internet were lively.
"Huaishui changed its course, wow, witnessing history!"
"Going back thousands of years in a dream? So spiritual! So pure, so pure!"
"The water is so clear, I live nearby, suddenly there’s a river that I’m not used to (confused face)"
"Huaishui is the boundary between north and south. Since ancient times, guarding the river means guarding the life, it has great strategic importance. Today, although there is no war, for the Ming Country, if Huaishui flows into the East China Sea, it means losing a port to the sea."
"I don’t understand what the person above said."
"You can think of it as the eastern region gaining a new Shenzhen."
"Oh no!"
"The importance of water transportation, the Huai River is returning to its heyday, which means it is regaining its status as a major waterway. The tremendous amount of water can make water transportation extremely convenient in this generation."
"Not so fast, don’t forget, there is still a large amount of silt piled up at the estuary."
"No problem, even if it comes multiple times, it won’t be able to be stopped. This is not a normal diversion! I was just on the road, and the City God threw me to the side of the road. I almost got washed away. I heard what he said, this time the redirection of Huai River is the water god showing his power!"
"Could it be… Wuzhiqi is alive?"
"That’s a troublemaker! This is not a good thing!"
"Even a troublemaker shouldn’t be able to defeat the higher-ranking heroic spirit, right? (sweat drop)"
"There is currently no news, but it shouldn’t be. I saw it, the water will go around people. Even before it arrived, the Dragon King warned people from the sky to avoid it. I think it shouldn’t be."
"Take another look, some people are laughing and some are crying this time, hahaha *burp*."
…
The rushing Huai River sang loudly as it surged towards the East Sea.
Everything in its path would be swept away, including Lake Hongze.
Lake Hongze was formed by the Yellow River diverting into the Huai River and flowing into the sea. It was a large suspended lake formed by a lot of sedimentation. Due to the presence of the Gaojia Weir, the Huai River couldn’t flow smoothly to the East Sea and had to change course to the south to merge with the Yangtze River.
It can be said that Lake Hongze, the fourth largest freshwater lake, is a derivative of the Huai River. As it began to rush towards the East Sea, Lake Hongze lost its necessity to exist. All its water would become a part of the Huai River. It would disappear from the earth, or become a tributary of the Huai River leading to the Yangtze River, ensuring basic water transportation. However, it would no longer hold any significant status.
Hearing the roaring sound of the flood, Bai Wei purposely chose the battleground at Hongze to witness the moment of its destruction.
He watched through two completely different perspectives.
A sarcastic smile crept onto Bai Wei’s lips as he glanced at Lord Hongze.
"Watch closely, don’t even blink. What comes next… will be the downfall of your ambitions."
The black dragon heard the booming thunder, shook its head disapprovingly and denied the possibility repeatedly.
Impossible, this cannot happen!
How could Huaishui possibly change course!
Who did this, who has this ability? Wuzhiqi is long gone!
If Huaishui really entered the East Sea… Lord Hongze will, will be completely…
Lord Hongze’s teeth were almost bitten off, it furiously emerged from the water towards the direction of the thundering Huaishui, its roar hysterical as if a hoarse courage from deep within its throat, "Who dares to offend me, Hongze!"
It couldn’t maintain composure, roaring and looking up at Huaishui.
Not just it, other dragon lords were watching, heroic spirits were watching, many were watching, waiting for the other party to show up.
Bai Wei also pretended very seriously to watch and wait.
Soon, a million water spirits and ten thousand whirlwind soldiers came rushing in.
After waiting for a long time, the ruler of Huaishui led thousands of horses and soldiers, traveling hundreds of miles to arrive here, at the Dragon’s Dormancy of five hundred years in Hongze.
At the highest point guarded by water spirits, at the top of the battlefield of waves and tides, a figure in a blue and white robe with the face of a water deity and golden eyes exuding a divine aura.
He raised his hand, and the flowing water became still.
In an instant, the Huaishui stopped flowing, peaceful for three full breaths, including the water, the fish swimming, and everything in the water.
With the divine authority of the Water Lord, he commanded the Huaishui to obey.
The water spirit soldiers lined up, waiting for the command.
He looked at himself, raised his hands and applauded, "What a river of blood."
