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Chapter 2260 The Home I Can't Go To
Chapter 2260 The Home I Can Never Return To
He Lingchuan had many questions for the Great Shaman, so he asked them.
But when he woke up, he couldn't remember a single word of the conversation!
He Lingchuan rubbed the back of his head and sighed.
Given his current spiritual strength, it's unusual that he could forget what he saw in his dream.
So, what kind of external force has clouded his memory?
"How annoying!" the mirror said listlessly. "If the City of the Dead still existed, you wouldn't be bothered like this!"
He Lingchuan flicked his finger against the mirror, making it cry out in pain.
"It hasn't disappeared, it's just temporarily shut down."
"Yes, yes." You can just believe whatever you say, old man. You're just fooling yourself.
In fact, the last time He Lingchuan entered the Panlong World was during the earth-shattering battle between General Hong, the Dragon God, and Mi Tian.
After that, he could no longer enter the Panlong World, whether it was day or night.
During those major battles, strange phenomena frequently occurred in the sky of the Panlong World. He Lingchuan had a premonition at the time that there would be new variables in the Great Square Pot.
But he never expected that Panlong World would be closed for several years!
The last time Panlong World was closed, it was only for a few months. This time, it's been more than ten times longer.
I wonder how Panlong City's plan to conquer Xiluo is going, and whether the war between the Panlong Army and the Bega Army has ended.
It is unknown how far Xin Yi led the Shahe tribe in their struggle against the oppression of Beijia.
Most importantly, I wonder if Master Sun is alright.
After the Panlong World closed, He Lingchuan could finally indulge in his daily dreams.
But he didn't like this change at all.
Will Panlong World ever reopen? He pondered this for a long time, but received no indication of what was to come.
The path taken in that world is completely different from that of real history.
Does it still need He Lingchuan?
He was unsure of himself.
If we can't get in anymore...
He Lingchuan rubbed his temples, looking a little irritable.
He now possesses a beautiful land and hundreds of millions of people, but being unable to return to the Panlong World is like being unable to go home. Whenever he has free time, he always feels empty and adrift.
The most magnificent palace in the world could not replace his ordinary house in Panlong City. He still remembered the day before he set off for Xiluo, sitting in a bamboo chair under a big tree, sunlight filtering through the leaves of the paulownia tree, casting dappled patterns on the chessboard. He tried to cheat, but Master Sun across from him slapped his hand on the back of the board:
"Hey, a true man never takes back his moves!"
No amount of great achievements can fill the void of being unable to return home.
Two hours later, Elder Rongshan Dao arrived to report to the Emperor:
"Your Majesty, we met with Sun Hongye this morning and exchanged a few pleasantries. The young man who drank with us at the Baisha Bay Inn back then was indeed him."
The Emperor always required his subordinates to be direct and to the point when reporting their work, emphasizing details and minimizing embellishment. Elder Dao then continued:
"It's been a long time, and I can't quite remember the details of the conversation, but my two disciples remember cursing the demon puppet while drinking and mentioning the Heavenly Demon's plan. Sun Hongye asked quite a few questions back then, and my grand-disciple Wang Hanran was a little suspicious, but thinking that we were about to set sail, he didn't press the matter. This time when we met, my disciples specifically asked him for more details, such as what kind of wine we drank that day, who paid the bill, and who the two gangs fighting outside were. These are questions that only he could answer."
He Lingchuan hummed in agreement.
Elder Dao's recollections match Sun Hongye's description.
That's good. He Lingchuan least wanted to see his former good friend turn into an enemy's hidden arrow aimed at him.
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However, He Lingchuan and his two companions were unable to set off as scheduled due to an unexpected incident.
The following evening, an urgent message arrived from the southeast:
North of Wei'an City, a large mountain suddenly appeared at the mouth of the Bingjiang River, causing the river to change course and the Luohe River to stop flowing!
The water level in Luohe has now dropped below the low-lying line, and the riverbed stone will appear within two days. Weian City will be without water within three days.
The Immortal Abode Qixia Sect has come forward to admit that the change of course in Bingjiang was done by the sect, but the methods used are unclear.
The Qixia Sect has already made its presence felt around Weian City, and may intend to establish its headquarters there.
Due to its advantageous location, Weian City was developed into a major city by the authorities. The Bingjiang River to the north splits into two tributaries here: the Lu River flowing northeast and the Luo River flowing southeast. The Luo River flows directly through Weian City, flowing year-round.
The Qixia Sect caused the Luohe River to dry up, forcing people to fetch water from the Luhe River, which is 45 li away. The journey involves crossing several mountains, and it's unclear how the Qixia Sect will make things difficult for them.
The city cannot function without water, and the actions of the Qixia Sect are jeopardizing the survival of millions.
Along with this urgent report, a bag of soil was also attached.
The Bingjiang River, which should have flowed into the Luohe River, was blocked by this suddenly appearing mountain. Local officials have been leading people to dig and excavate for the past two days, but no matter how hard they dig, the mountain's elevation remains unchanged; they simply can't remove it.
Today, Cangyan is capable of conquering mountains and building bridges, demonstrating its formidable construction capabilities. Yet, this seventh most populous city is stumped by a small hill – this must be the work of immortals.
There were many different opinions in Wei'an City. Some people called the mountain that appeared overnight "Flying Peak" and believed that it must have flown in from somewhere else.
While organizing the excavation, Wei Ancheng sent over the excavated soil.
This was certainly not baseless or a case of someone having nothing better to do. He Lingchuan frowned as soon as he saw the soil sample.
Normal forest soil should be loose and breathable, with any clods of soil crumbling easily when squeezed.
But this soil was dark red, and it felt as soft and pliable as dough when you took it out; you could even pull it into strands when you stretched it.
If you break it open and examine it closely, you'll find that the soil is rich in colloids and quite sticky; if you bring it close to your nose and smell it, you'll also find a strange fishy smell.
What is this?
He Lingchuan then divided the sample into seven or eight parts and sent them to seven or eight powerful figures, instructing them to analyze them immediately.
The Cangyan Academy is now brimming with talent and boasts a strong research force. However, most of the samples failed to yield satisfactory results; only the one given to Dong Rui received feedback.
Dong Rui himself dropped his experiment and rushed over.
"Where did this come from?" As soon as he saw He Lingchuan, he immediately asked, "Where did you dig up this soil sample?"
"A mountain suddenly appeared at the source of a tributary of the Bingjiang River, blocking the Luohe River. No matter how hard we dug, it wouldn't collapse. This lump of mud was taken from the mountaintop," He Lingchuan summarized in a few words. "So, what's the significance of this?"
"An indestructible mountain?" Dong Rui automatically translated, "So, this mountain can grow on its own?"
"Probably, but I didn't see it myself."
"Then you'd better see for yourself!"
He Lingchuan raised an eyebrow: "Why?"
Dong Rui said, word by word, "This soil sample contains demonic components!"
(End of this chapter)