“Why is this happening?” Pratik asked quickly.
“I’m not entirely sure. Generally, such a phenomenon can only be caused by an external force, altering the course of the River of Blood.”
Pratik’s expression turned serious. “Is your conclusion reliable?”
“Compared to traditional divination, I trust my own conclusions more. They are supported by data, not just vague prophecies.”
In truth, Pratik was already nine-tenths convinced. After all, Anwen’s wisdom had long surpassed that of his era. His way of thinking, research methods, and even the tools he designed were all unprecedented. Even the current great seer wanted to cut open Anwen’s head to see what was inside.
“What is the current state of the River of Blood?” Habus inquired. He tried to communicate with the River of Blood and found it still responsive, seemingly unchanged. As the Crowned Prince, his ability to communicate with the River of Blood was unparalleled.
Anwen drew an ellipse and a parabola. “The River of Blood was originally following this circular path, approaching its farthest point. In another decade, it should have returned, ending the bloodline’s ice age. However, now it is slowing down and gradually changing its trajectory. The new path should follow this line. As for where this line leads, I do not know.”
“Does this mean the bloodline will vanish?” Habus asked, his voice heavy.
The River of Blood is the source of all bloodlines. Its departure would not only weaken the bloodline but could also lead to the extinction of the entire race.
Anwen said, “This process is still long, at least a hundred years. We still have time to do something.”
“Anwen, do you think this change in the River of Blood is related to Medanzo?”
Pratik was surprised. “Medanzo? Although the King of Shadows is a Grand Duke, his power is far from being able to influence the River of Blood, right?”
“No, you don’t understand. Medanzo is a powerful being who has transcended the Lost Season. His strength is limited only by the natural height of the Heavenly Pulse. To the River of Blood, his importance far exceeds our expectations. When he fell, I even felt the sorrow of the River of Blood.”
“Really?” Pratik was even more astonished.
Anwen pondered for a moment. “If Emperor Habus truly sensed the sadness of the River of Blood, it might suggest two things: one, the River of Blood indeed has its own will, like the New World Will. Two, Medanzo is important to the River of Blood, but that’s all. Changing its trajectory in the void is not easy. It is more likely that some external force is involved.”
“What could it be?” Habus asked.
Anwen shrugged and smiled bitterly. “How could I possibly know?”
Habus knew it was a difficult question for Anwen and remained silent. Pratik suddenly said, “I just had a thought.”
Habus’s heart stirred. “Go on.”
“Although we do not know the distant cause of the River of Blood’s departure, there is at least one way to slow this process: more breakthroughs by strong bloodline warriors. If I am correct, the true number of strong bloodline warriors is actually quite high, especially those two. Though they are taboo, they are still part of the bloodline.”
Habus’s eyes lit up. “Yes! There’s no need to mention Empress Night Pupil. I don’t know her past life, but after awakening, she directly reached the Holy Mountain, without a doubt. And the other, Qian Ye, though he is still at the Duke stage, I heard that even as a Count or earlier, he could communicate with the River of Blood. His favor is almost as great as Empress Night Pupil. With them, the River of Blood might stay, or at least delay its departure.”
“Empress Night Pupil is one thing, but the other…” Pratik sighed bitterly.
Habus immediately understood and remained silent. From the perspective of the bloodline, he did not think Qian Ye was wrong; he could even be considered a hero saving the bloodline from extinction.
Pratik understood Habus’s feelings and sighed. “Qian Ye does not know the truth behind the scenes. Even if he did, we cannot change him. Don’t forget, he has not only the bloodline but also the humans in his heart.”
“Yes, and the humans…” Habus also sighed bitterly.
Anwen interjected, “I still believe we should not exterminate the humans. Eradicating all Dawn beings might lead to our own destruction.”
“Before the Dawn War, there were no Dawn beings in our world,” Pratik said coldly.
Anwen argued, “A world cannot survive on a single attribute. Even in ancient times, though Dark Force was dominant, it could not completely eliminate Dawn Force. Introducing the Dark Origin would create an area in our world with only Dark Force. In such an environment, most of our Holy Race would gradually perish!”
“Now that the gates to the New World are open and the Lord of Eternal Night has fallen, the Dark Origin is under our control. If we release enough Dark Force and close the gates, there won’t be such an area.”
Anwen sighed. “I can’t stop it. I can only hope that releasing enough Dark Force and closing the gates works. But by then, it might be out of control. Also, you will eventually understand the significance of a wise race to the world.”
Pratik said slowly, “I understand your persistence, but you don’t realize the consequences of keeping the humans. Since I took over the Power of Fate, I’ve discovered a mysterious force enveloping human fate. It allows humans to make the right choices at critical moments or avoid major disasters. This force seems to inspire humans, producing countless strong warriors. It’s similar to the ancestral power of werewolves, but much higher in level. If we do nothing, perhaps in a hundred years, the humans could surpass all Holy Races.”
“That’s just speculation. The real purpose is to cleanse the world, isn’t it?”
Pratik shook his head helplessly and sighed. “Perhaps the Emperor thinks so, or there may be other reasons he hasn’t mentioned. But the fact is, humans are becoming our greatest enemy. When we have the chance to exterminate them, we cannot let it go. You are the future of the Demon Kin and the Eternal Night. In this critical moment, you must do your best. If you truly disagree with our methods, when you ascend the Holy Mountain, you can change the world as you see fit.”
Anwen shook his head. “I don’t think I will ascend the Holy Mountain.”
“You have the talent…”
“It’s not about talent, but the path. The Holy Mountain represents the old path, which is different from the one I choose.”
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