Chapter 2029: Chapter 1997: The Origin of Black River

Black River is indeed an outsider. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

Approximately over ten thousand years ago, Black River descended into this minor world. As for where he came from and how he entered, no one knows.

Even his subordinates only know that Black River is a powerful Demon Race member, the only Demon Race member in the entire minor world.

After he arrived in the minor world, he wandered and explored quietly for a thousand years. Once he understood the minor world well enough, he suddenly emerged into prominence.

Upon emergence, Black River defeated several renowned figures in the minor world. Using his immense power, he rapidly established his own forces and territory, gathering some loose cultivators who also lacked permanent teams.

Moreover, these loose cultivators were quite formidable!

Although the minor world isn’t very large, it is indeed a world. Compared to ordinary planets, this minor world is even larger, with a population of over ten billion among various races. After establishing his own power, Black River began to expand swiftly, becoming one of the top forces in the minor world within decades.

Within the area governed by Black River, he even built cities, a feature completely different from various races.

For instance, demons like Niu Meng prefer surviving in the wilderness, at most forming a village or tribe randomly.

Similarly, the Elf Race resides in forests, and even if they construct something akin to cities, they rely on a variety of ancient trees and giants. The Yaksha Race prefers inhabiting the desolate wilds; the wilderness at night is their paradise.

With the Aquatic Race, it’s needless to say—rarely do any venture onto land without a reason.

But Black River is different.

Perhaps due to his external origins, Black River began constructing cities promptly after establishing his forces.

It’s important to know, besides the major races, there are many minor races in the minor world. Although these minor races are negligible compared to the major races, their numbers are quite significant.

After the cities were built by Black River, these minor races and loose cultivators experienced the benefits and prosperity of the cities; feeling secure without worrying about being hunted by ferocious beasts from other races, many began to flock to Black River.

Thus, Black River quickly grew into one of the minor world’s top forces.

The other major races also feared the ambitious Black River might have designs against them. Helplessly, they too began constructing residences similar to cities.

In fact, due to Black River’s arrival, the minor world’s structure was transformed, evolving from an era of independent, self-sufficient wild tribes to an empire era with cities.

Of course, if it were just this, individuals like Niu Meng wouldn’t harbor hostility towards Black River.

What made various races vigilant was that after strengthening his forces, Black River visited their respective races one by one, seemingly searching for something.

Legend has it that in ancient times, this world was created by a mighty being. After completing this creation, that being died from exhaustion.

His treasures, flesh, even his power and divine skills inheritance, all dispersed throughout this world, buried in an unknown location.

Of course, it’s merely a legend.

However, Black River seems very interested in this legend. For thousands of years, he has actively searched for the treasure’s whereabouts.

Some races that have existed for ancient ages might know some secrets, but clearly, they wouldn’t disclose these secrets to Black River.

And Black River hasn’t given up, trying various methods to uncover these secrets.

In this process, naturally, there has been friction, disputes, even battles.

This has led to an almost irreconcilable stance between the major races and Black River over thousands of years.

"So, there’s such a story." Li Chen nodded, patting the head of a creature with smooth fur underneath him: "Alright, since you’ve shared this, I won’t make things difficult for you."

He said, standing up, stepping among the villagers, and looking up at the sky where Niu Meng and Gui Mo were still fiercely battling.

As for the creature with sleek fur, seeing its companions collapsed around, it felt an unspeakable despair.

Where does this monster even come from!

By now, Gui Mo had become anxious. He knew he couldn’t match Niu Meng, and he merely acted impulsively earlier.

But upon seeing Li Chen swiftly defeat his subordinates, he couldn’t help but become more frantic.

He couldn’t match Niu Meng, and his subordinates couldn’t face that Human Race person. Does this mean he’ll return empty-handed again?

As Lord Black River’s favored general, even he, returning empty-handed repeatedly would likely face penalties.

The more Gui Mo contemplated, the more anxious he became, and that anxiety soon led to errors in judgment.

With one mistake, Niu Meng seized the opportunity, delivering a fierce kick to Gui Mo’s chest.

"Crack, crack..."

Gui Mo’s remarkably solid chest instantly collapsed, accompanied by the grating sound of bone fracturing.

How strong is Niu Meng’s kick?

It’s definitely not something Gui Mo’s body can withstand.

With one blow, Gui Mo was seriously injured, crashing to the ground.

"Boom!!"

The ground was struck, forming a large depression, and Gui Mo lay there, unable to get up for a long time.

"You... Niu Meng, you dare oppose Lord Black River!" Gui Mo roared with forced bravado.

"I told you, this is a personal challenge with you; it has nothing to do with others. You’re weak, that’s fine, but do you even know how to accept defeat?" Niu Meng looked at Gui Mo disdainfully, adamantly framing it as a personal vendetta.

Gui Mo snorted angrily, ignoring Niu Meng, and turned to Li Chen: "You! No matter where you’re from, daring to harm our Lord Black River’s battle general, you’ll never escape, not even to the ends of the earth!"

"What should I do then?" Li Chen asked with a smile.

"Come with me, apologize to Lord Black River, and offer sufficient compensation. Our Lord Black River is kind-hearted; since it’s your first offense, he likely won’t be harsh! Perhaps just crippling your arms or part of your cultivation!" Gui Mo suggested, his eyes shimmering.

"Alright." To everyone’s surprise, Li Chen nodded: "I’ll go meet Lord Black River."