The Unparalleled Sword Emperor Chapter 2965 - 2940: Manwu River

"Ah!" The Warrior whose shoulder was severed by Lin Bai cried out, lying on the ground and incessantly wailing in pain.

The Old Man squinted his eyes, looking at Lin Bai’s silhouette in the cabin, his expression tinged with dread and fear.

"Elder Wei, Elder Wei... you must stand up for me!" The man with the severed arm struggled to rise from the ground, his face pale, sweat covering his brow as he looked at the Old Man and spoke.

The Old Man glanced at the Warrior with displeasure, speaking coldly: "Anyone who travels the Manwu River is either of unfathomable Cultivation or an unabashed fiend!"

"Do you not know that?"

"Today’s misfortune is your own doing, for inciting trouble with the wrong person!"

"Before you boarded the ship, I cautioned you: mind your own business and steer clear of trouble on the Manwu River!"

"But it seems you’ve treated my words as mere noise! Therefore, losing an arm or even your life is just what you deserve!"

After the Old Man spoke coldly, he clasped his hands behind his back and turned to walk toward the control room.

"If anyone wishes to disembark, now’s the time!"

"We’re setting sail soon!"

The Old Man announced icily.

The Warrior with the severed arm heard the Old Man’s words, his face drained of color, grinding his teeth in dissatisfaction, yet he dared not voice his anger.

Half an hour later, the guest ship from Zhaixing Tower set sail as scheduled.

Speeding along the Manwu River.

Lin Bai stood by the window in his room, through the narrow view of the window, he glimpsed the Rivers that traversed the Southern Continent.

The Manwu River was about ten thousand meters wide, with depths unfathomable. The murky waters occasionally revealed the swift passage of massive creatures.

Even Zhaixing Tower’s guest ship, capable of accommodating tens of thousands of people, seemed as insignificant as an ant on the vast expanse of the Manwu River.

Ye Suxin approached Lin Bai’s side, speaking nonchalantly: "On the Southern Continent, the Manwu River is one of two deadly Rivers, the other being Corpse Burying River!"

"Corpse Burying River is reputed as a living Forbidden Area, where any Warrior entering finds it impossible to emerge again."

"The surface of Corpse Burying River, and even its surrounding tens of thousands of miles, is shrouded in poison gases that linger year-round, and even disciples of the Poison God Clan avoid venturing too far within!"

"Compared to Corpse Burying River, the Manwu River is relatively safer; a Warrior can speed along its surface, and as long as they don’t enter the water or encounter a Demon Beast attack, there’s usually no major danger!"

Ye Suxin spoke nonchalantly.

Lin Bai chuckled: "You know quite a bit!"

Ye Suxin smiled: "I must know where we are and how dangerous it is; otherwise, if we encounter peril, what should we do? Just wait for death?"

Ye Suxin gave Lin Bai a sidelong glare.

Lin Bai chuckled bitterly and remained silent.

Ye Suxin said: "Remember, never touch the waters of the Manwu River, because once you do, the Demon Beasts within will perceive you as invading their territory!"

"And then, they will strike fiercely!"

Lin Bai nodded and said: "I know; the Old Man warned us multiple times when we boarded the ship: mind your own business and steer clear of trouble on the Manwu River!"

Three days later, Zhaixing Tower’s guest ship made a smooth departure and officially left the safe harbor of Maple Leaf Pier, entering the perilous areas of the Manwu River.

Zhaixing Tower’s guest ship sailed alone on the river’s surface.

On this day, Lin Bai, accompanied by Ye Suxin and Lin Ye, walked onto the deck, gazing at the Feng Family on both sides of the Manwu River.

The shores of the Manwu River are flanked by towering peaks as far as the eye can see.

Close to the peaks of the Manwu River, Lin Bai could faintly discern many colossal Demon Beasts, eyeing the guest ship relentlessly, yet they did not attack.

Ye Suxin laughed, pointing at a beast on a cliff by the river, saying: "This is the Crimson Emperor Demon Hunting Hawk, a Demon Beast unique to the Southern Continent. Although extremely fierce, its feathers are extraordinarily beautiful, and many Warriors capture it to use as a mount!"

Lin Bai looked up; on a dead Old Tree on the cliff, stood a giant black hawk, with a golden beak and a peculiar tuft of red on its head, from which its name derives.

"Crimson Emperor Demon Hunting Hawk!" Lin Bai chuckled: "It is indeed very beautiful! But why does it seem unfriendly toward us?"

The Crimson Emperor Demon Hunting Hawk stood on the Old Tree, staring unwaveringly at Zhaixing Tower’s guest ship, as if waiting for something to happen.

Ye Suxin laughed: "Of course, it’s waiting for you to fall into the water!"

"Once you do, it will dive immediately, and before the underwater Demon Beasts can act, it will snatch you away and devour you alive!"

Lin Bai realized and nodded.

Ye Suxin said: "There, see that—Nine-Winged Flying Snake!"

Lin Bai turned to look on another side of the Manwu River, where half the body of a monstrous serpent protruded, its back adorned with nine black wings, flapping gently as it slowly flew by.

The Nine-Winged Flying Snake also stared at Zhaixing Tower’s guest ship, yet did not attack.

Ye Suxin spoke excitedly: "And there, the beast is—Sky-splitting Demon Ape!"

"That’s the Three-Headed Winged Tiger!"

"And that’s... Blood Bat!"

"..."

The guest ship slowly began to soar, and Ye Suxin pointed to the Demon Beasts on both sides, smiling as she spoke to Lin Bai.

Seeing these Demon Beasts, Ye Suxin seemed particularly interested, appearing extraordinarily lively and excited, just like a young girl receiving her beloved toy, filled with joy.

Lin Bai stood beside Ye Suxin, listening to her introductions.

As they journeyed, half a month passed in the blink of an eye.

At night, Lin Bai and Ye Suxin each returned to their rooms to rest.

During the day, Ye Suxin would pull Lin Bai to the deck, identifying and pointing out each passing Demon Beast.

Whenever Ye Suxin identified a Demon Beast, she appeared particularly happy.

Seeing her happiness, Lin Bai accompanied her, taking in the Demon Beasts and scenery along the Manwu River.

Since the day Lin Bai severed the Warrior’s shoulder with his Flying Swords, he had given the Warriors aboard Zhaixing Tower a warning, and for half a month, few dared to provoke Lin Bai.

When Lin Bai and Ye Suxin stood looking at the scenery on either side of the ship.

At that moment, a man and a woman also emerged from the cabin.

Among them, a young girl quickly spotted Lin Bai and Ye Suxin, tugging at the man beside her, saying: "Brother, brother, look, isn’t that the man you mentioned?"

The handsome man looked up, noting Lin Bai’s silhouette, nodding slightly and saying: "Indeed, it is him! This person is very strong. The day he boarded the ship, with Flying Swords, he defeated enemies, his Strength is deep and inscrutable!"