Guarding the River of Time

Chapter 50: Cicadas Begin to Sing Youth Riding Bamboo


Walking to the riverbank, he saw a crocodile furiously ramming a small dike along the river shore.

From its stance, it seemed ready to break through the dike and head to a tributary stream beside the main river.

Su Mu walked up beside it, yet the crocodile continued to ram!

In an instant, Su Mu's eyes widened, a vein bulging on his forehead.

Well, well, well, this small dike was just repaired yesterday, and today it's being rammed.

Ramming the dike? That's a crime punishable by death!

Disturbing my afternoon tea? Double death!

Extra meal, eat crocodile meat!

Su Mu gripped the Silver Dagger tightly in both hands, leaped into the air, and stabbed at the crocodile's head!

.....

Meanwhile, at the boundary of a Great World within the Ten Thousand Realms.

An Ancient Fierce Crocodile was furiously ramming the world wall, each impact shattering the surrounding endless space. The terrifying pressure made it so no creatures dared to approach within ten thousand miles.

At this moment, in the void ten thousand miles from the world boundary.

Two human strongmen guarding the area exchanged glances, showing extreme fear.

"The Ancient Crocodile Venerable is actually ramming the world wall. What should we do? Should we stop it?!"

"If a crack appears in the world wall, our side of the world...will be finished!"

One of the human strongmen said fearfully.

"Stop it? Do you even hear what you're saying?"

"What can the two of us do to stop the Ancient Crocodile Venerable?"

Hearing this, the other human strongman glared at him and retorted.

"Let's go, quickly report this to the Celestial Emperor!"

With those words, the two human strongmen transformed into streams of light, tearing through space, and followed the chaotic space currents in a certain direction.

...

A series of magnificent Immortal Halls stood in rows, high above the clouds, dense Spiritual Power forming illusory rainbow bridges that intertwined between the Immortal Halls.

From a distance, it looked like a heavenly kingdom, inciting worship from onlookers.

In one of the highest glazed-tiled halls, a man dressed in a dark black robe was sipping tea and studying ancient texts in front of him.

In the next instant, a middle-aged man wearing Silver Willow Armor stumbled into the hall.

"Master, this is bad."

The Willow Armor middle-aged man quickly steadied himself and said with clasped fists.

Seeing this, the man in the dark black robe put down the ancient texts in his hand, slowly raising his head. Seeing his normally composed subordinate so anxious, it was definitely no small matter.

"What happened?"

Ye Fan frowned slightly.

"The Ancient Crocodile Venerable is at the boundary, furiously ramming the world wall."

The Willow Armor middle-aged man replied urgently.

Hearing this, Ye Fan's breathing noticeably quickened, as only he himself could subdue such an existence as the Ancient Crocodile Venerable.

Just as he was preparing to leave.

Another man in green armor entered the hall, knelt on one knee before Ye Fan, and said, "Celestial Emperor...the Ancient Crocodile Venerable...is dead."

Upon hearing this, Ye Fan heaved a sigh of relief and sat back down.

"Even though he was the arrogant Crocodile Venerable, his desire to break the world wall was overconfident and delusional."

"Since he rammed himself to death, go retrieve the Crocodile Venerable's corpse before others get it first."

Ye Fan waved his hand at the two below.

After speaking, the man in green armor looked troubled, his voice trembling: "Master, the Ancient Crocodile Venerable wasn't rammed to death, he was killed by someone."

Upon hearing this, Ye Fan stood up again, looking shocked.

He had just received the news and hadn't even set off yet, and now in such a short amount of time, it was killed??

How many in this realm could manage to kill the Ancient Crocodile Venerable in such a brief period?

Even Ye Fan himself absolutely couldn't do it.

....

"Who killed it?"

Ye Fan pursued, asking.

After speaking, the man in green armor hesitated, unable to utter a word, not knowing how to say it.

"What?"

Seeing the man unable to articulate, Ye Fan also showed displeasure.

....

At this point, the man in green armor stood up and said, "I recorded the scene at that time, Celestial Venerable, you can see for yourself."

After speaking, the man in green armor waved his hand, and a light screen appeared in the space before him.

Ye Fan's gaze was fixed on the light screen.

In the image, the Ancient Crocodile Venerable was continuously ramming the world wall.

Suddenly, a Silver Sword emerged from the void, shattering the space.

With one stroke, the sword pierced through the head of the Ancient Crocodile Venerable, and the entire process was swift and decisive, leaving the Ancient Crocodile Venerable no opportunity to resist.

After piercing the Ancient Crocodile Venerable, the sword dragged its body directly into the void, disappearing without a trace.

After watching, Ye Fan was left in a daze, unable to snap back to reality for a long time.

This earth-shattering sword strike shattered his perception; he had never seen such a powerful and astonishing sword. Just with one strike, it instantly killed the mighty Ancient Crocodile Venerable.

...

"You may withdraw for now."

Ye Fan waved his hand, dismissing the two below.

The two quickly left because they knew that an existence capable of easily killing the Ancient Crocodile Venerable must be a cataclysm for this world.

Thus, the Celestial Emperor surely had some headaches to deal with.

Because when the sky is about to fall, the tallest ones bear the greatest pressure.

They couldn't disturb the Celestial Emperor anymore, allowing him some quiet time.

.....

After everyone left.

Ye Fan sat where he was, his mind filled with thoughts. For some reason, a figure suddenly appeared in his mind.

He then shook his head vigorously.

What was he thinking about? How could these two be related?

Although so many years had passed, the one who owed him still hadn't shown up, and although Ye Fan didn't care, it was indeed like a stone weighing on his heart, causing him to recall it every quiet night.

He took several deep breaths, dispelling all distracting thoughts.

He decided not to overthink it and to handle the matters at hand first. With that, he disappeared from where he was.

....

On the river surface.

Su Mu carried the crocodile to the shore.

He had to admit, this crocodile was quite heavy, and he was a bit tired after just a few steps.

He tossed the crocodile's corpse aside, intending to finish his afternoon tea before dealing with it, lest the tea get cold.

.....

Su Mu returned to his seat, took a few deep breaths to calm himself down.

He then picked up the teacup on the stone table.

Just as he picked it up, unusual sounds came from the river again.

Su Mu closed his eyes, feeling somewhat annoyed.

He stood up again, rolled up his sleeves, and went to the riverbank.

Standing at the riverbank, he heard the gentle chirp of cicadas.

In the next moment, a figure appeared on the river, gliding leisurely towards him on a bamboo pole.

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