Wei Yuan put away his phone, and Wu Zhiqi's gaze was fixed on the phone. After a while, he casually looked away. Wei Yuan thought for a moment and said, "It can be done, but where do you want to enter the sea?"

Wu Zhiqi hesitated for a moment and naturally replied, "The Huai River naturally flows into the East China Sea."

Wei Yuan looked at Wu Zhiqi awkwardly and said, "But the mouth of the Huai River has disappeared."

"The Yellow River has diverted the Huai River into the sea several times, depositing a large amount of sediment in the original downstream channel of the Huai River. Then the Yellow River returned to its original course, causing the water level of the Huai River to drop and the riverbank to become higher. Now it is impossible to enter the sea through the original downstream channel. The Huai River has become an inland river for a long time..."

"Now it can only flow into the sea through the Yangtze River or artificial canals."

Wei Yuan searched for information on his phone and showed it to Wu Zhiqi.

Wu Zhiqi couldn't understand, so Wei Yuan read it to him.

After that, Wu Zhiqi fell into silence and confirmed with Wei Yuan again, "So, after I and Gengchen leave, the Huai River becomes a tributary of the Yellow River."

Wei Yuan nodded.

"And now it has become a tributary of the Yangtze River?"

He nodded again.

The atmosphere became silent and oppressive, but Wu Zhiqi suddenly burst into laughter, "Great! That old River God, how cunning he is! He didn't do anything when I was around. But once I was suppressed, he came to divert the Huai River into the sea for seven hundred years. How polite, how polite! Hahaha."

"When I go out, I will have a good time with Ta!"

He laughed heartily, causing the chains that bound him to shake violently. In the ancient myth, it was Wu Zhiqi who stood in front of King Yu, not the River God of the Yellow River or the other three defiled gods. This already explained a lot.

Wei Yuan seemed to see a huge crisis appearing above the River God's head.

After Wu Zhiqi finished laughing, he looked at Wei Yuan and said, "In that case, you should go back the same way."

Wei Yuan said, "The original route? The downstream of the Huai River has been blocked for nearly a thousand years..."

"Blocked? Then break through it!"

Wu Zhiqi sneered, "Do you know how these river channels were formed in the first place? Have you forgotten?"

Wei Yuan frowned. How could he forget? Wu Zhiqi, the Lord of the Huai Vortex, was not only the Lord of the Four Defiled Rivers but also an ancient calamity god. Wu Zhiqi noticed Wei Yuan's expression and said, "The flow of water is fierce, but since you can control it, you can naturally make them avoid the places where the human race gathers."

Wei Yuan nodded, thought for a moment, and said, "Do you need anything else?"

Wu Zhiqi said, "No, you just need to guide the Huai River into the East China Sea..." His voice paused, and he added, "If possible, bring a jar of wine to the East China Sea."

Wei Yuan nodded and bid farewell to Wu Zhiqi.

Then he held the Water God's Seal in one hand and was carried by a surging current onto the Huai River.

At the same time, the mighty water flow hidden in an area that was difficult for humans to see began to shake. The vast amount of Huai River water accumulated here turned into water dragons, following behind Wei Yuan, breaking through the invisible seal and reaching the human realm.

Wei Yuan used the water flow to mend his broken mask.

Stepping on the water flow, he headed east. The visible water level began to rise at a visible speed. When the Huai River water system merged with the divine Huai River, different changes began to occur.

.................

Kong Yingrui wiped the sweat off his face and took a break.

He sat in his seat, lit a cigarette, and had a thousand dirty words in his mind. Who knew what had happened? The Huai River suddenly underwent a mutation, directly affecting the entire water infrastructure of the Huai River. Fortunately, the hydropower stations of the Huai River were all located upstream, and because the water flow was not deep enough, they were not large-scale power stations.

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Otherwise, it would have been troublesome.

But why were they all built upstream? Because the Huai River system had no downstream.

The downstream was blocked. It was said that in ancient times, the Huai River was deep and wide, but it was repeatedly diverted to defend against enemies, and then the Yellow River took over the Huai River channel. It seemed that anyone could come and bully it. It had been forced to become a tributary of the Yangtze River in a certain sense. It was really unlucky.

Kong Yingrui thought about himself being pushed to this place and sighed. The lighter couldn't ignite, so he took out a box of matches. But for some reason, the matches couldn't ignite either. Kong Yingrui frowned and suddenly heard a thunderous sound that continued without end.

It was thundering, and he didn't know when it would rain.

He thought to himself, then looked up and looked out the window.

Swish—the match ignited, and the faint flame shone on Kong Yingrui's thick lenses, reflecting the scenery outside. The surging and majestic water flow rushed towards him, almost as if it was going to directly submerge the surrounding city. There was no longer the feeling of sickness and weakness from before.

It was like a group of tigers breaking free from their cages.

Until the flame of the match burned his fingers, Kong Yingrui shouted and threw the match on the ground, stomping on it with his foot to extinguish it. He stood up suddenly, staring at the vast water outside, his scalp tingling.

"What the f*ck! A flood?!!"

The entire hydropower station system and water monitoring system of the Huai River noticed the changes in the Huai River.Countless pieces of information gathered in the hands of the highest person in charge of the Huai River system. He was a man with graying temples, awakened from his sleep and hurriedly rushed to the work site. Staring at the system report, he asked, "What's the situation?"

Someone immediately answered, "The water level of the Huai River is rising. The observed average water flow has already exceeded twice the previous amount..."

"And it's still rising. If it continues like this, it will probably reach the water flow of the ancient Huai River merging with the Yellow River. What has happened to the Huai River? It's as if the entire river has undergone a complete transformation."

The man stared at the data on the screen, his expression suddenly changing. He thought of a ridiculous possibility.

The Huai River lost its ability to flow into the sea because of the decrease in water level. The downstream part was blocked by the Yellow River, which raised the terrain and prevented the Huai River from entering the downstream area. The Huai River, which was blocked here, turned into the fourth largest freshwater lake in Shen Zhou, all of which was water from the Huai River.

And now, the water level of the Huai River was surging... The previously impassable river channel might be reopened.

He quickly received the news that the mutated Huai River had abandoned the route to the Yangtze River.

It headed straight for the ancient Huai River channel.

It wanted to retrace the path of ancient times and reopen its own outlet to the sea. The man's mind went blank, and he almost instinctively fell down. He barely managed to stand steady by holding onto the table, his face devoid of color.

The Huai River, a river with special significance in history and mythology, would directly cause a huge flood along its banks once it went out of control.

"No, immediately inform all the cities involved in the Huai River water area!"

.................

Zhang Ruosu sat quietly, looking into the distance.

He received a call from General Zhenguo of Hua Country. Hua Country was born during the Ming Dynasty and has continued to use many titles, such as the former Jin Yiwei of the Special Operations Group and the titles of many national generals, still retaining the style of the Ming Dynasty.

On the other end of the phone was an old and solemn voice, "Old Celestial Master, did you inform the Special Operations Group about the Huai River situation?"

Zhang Ruosu replied, "Yes."

General Zhenguo said, "Can you guarantee safety?"

Zhang Ruosu answered, "Yes."

"Good!" When the call was about to end, Zhang Ruosu's white eyebrows slightly lifted, and he asked:

"How is the situation with the Huai River?"

General Zhenguo's old and deep voice answered. Zhang Ruosu's half-closed eyes opened, and he originally wanted to pick up the teacup to drink tea, but his movement froze there because the answer from the other end was only four words.

"The Huai River changed its course."

.................

The Huai River directly flows through three provinces, but its water area involves five provinces.

At this moment, with the change in the course of the Huai River, the matter of the country and the people took precedence. Hua Country did not hold back at all and urgently notified all the cities to evacuate. However, due to the guarantee from the Celestial Master's Mansion, the highest level of response was not directly used. Even so, a large number of troops from the Jiangnan Military Region were urgently mobilized.

When a crisis occurs, the military will be the first to rush to the front line.

Some old soldiers have prepared for the worst, but when the river surges and rushes past, the vast and turbulent current never affects the residential areas of the cities. However, bridges and empty roads are swallowed up, and once living beings are discovered, they will actively avoid them.

This strange scene greatly reduces the fear in people's hearts.

Next to a bridge by the river, vehicles that were supposed to pass through the bridge were intercepted and stopped. The drivers and passengers in the vehicles saw that the Huai River, which was originally calm under the bridge, had risen significantly. Waves collided with each other, creating a magnificent and natural force that was awe-inspiring. Beside the civilization, there was a raging river system from the ancient times.

It was like a reenactment of history, a convergence of different eras of Chinese civilization. Primitive, powerful, civilized, and prosperous, the river that flowed through this great land finally passed through the era after five thousand years, gently traversing the earth. This scene gave people a strange and magnificent tenderness.

The driver instinctively took out his phone and aimed it at this incredible scene, pressing the camera button.

He looked at it and felt that this might be the most magnificent scene he would ever witness in his lifetime.

He uploaded the photo.

The same event was happening continuously throughout the entire Huai River basin. This tremendous change could not be suppressed. Bloggers who were live-streaming opened their windows or drove to the banks of the Huai River. When they saw the magnificent and awe-inspiring water flow that was far beyond the usual grandeur of the Huai River, everyone was at a loss.

"Is this really not the Yangtze River or the Yellow River?!!"

"No, are you stupid? Does the Yellow River have such clear water?"

"But can the Huai River have such a scale?""You don't understand, the Huai River was one of the Four Rivers in ancient times, and it is the most significant water system in Shen Zhou. Especially, the Huai River is the dividing line between the north and south of Shen Zhou. Every north-south war is fought along the Huai River. It connects the north and south waterways directly and has a strong presence!"

"But..."

"Don't look anymore, the official reporters have already arrived."

Reporters appeared one by one on the front line, aiming their cameras at the surging waves of the Huai River, broadcasting the current known information on-site. This could be a major disaster or some other situation. It is impossible to hide it. The official even started a live news broadcast on-site.

No one can sleep anymore.

As for the banks of the Huai River, the vast and majestic sound of the water, like thunder, woke them all up. When someone introduced that the water level and average water flow of the Huai River have greatly increased, and it has diverted to the ancient Huai River, it has now merged with the fourth largest freshwater lake in Shen Zhou. Therefore, the water level has risen again and it is still rushing towards the East China Sea.

People on the internet were too shocked to think.

Until some keyboard warriors noticed something was wrong.

"...This doesn't seem right."

"The Huai River has abandoned its previous estuary and continues to run downstream. Does it intend to open a new estuary directly?"

"If you don't understand, what's wrong with the estuary? We have so many coastal cities in Shen Zhou."

"Hey, you need to understand that this is the estuary of a large river basin. It's a natural model for a deep-water city. Damn, could it really become one?"

"But the estuaries of large rivers are prone to siltation, making it difficult to build large deep-water ports."

"That was because of inadequate technology in the past. Now, technology can overcome this problem. But most of the river estuaries have become large cities, making it impossible to build large deep-water ports. But now, this is one of the Four Rivers, and it has become even larger after swallowing the fourth largest freshwater lake."

"Damn, a world-class deep-water port given for free?!"

The barrage in the live broadcast room was filled with expressions of shock.

Seeing that some people were still confused, others explained that out of the 35 international cities in the world, 31 developed because of their ports. The top ten cities are all port cities. Moreover, 50% of global wealth is concentrated in coastal port cities. Where there is a river flowing into the sea, there will be a big city.

This is enough to develop an economic circle in the estuary area.

When everyone was lost in thought, a barrage quietly flew by in the live broadcast room.

"Have you not noticed where it flows into the sea..."

"If we're talking about the ancient estuary of the Huai River."

Someone quickly pulled up a world map, and then their brain went blank. They looked up and saw the comments and barrage in the live broadcast room, and then a flood of expressions of shock appeared. Most of them were words like "damn," and the explanation could only be heard in a sea of comments.

"If it really is the ancient estuary."

"First, confirm that the Huai River is the dividing line between the north and south of Shen Zhou. It runs east-west and connects the north and south. It is part of the inland canal system of Shen Zhou. In a broader sense, this network can directly connect various military regions of Shen Zhou. Moreover, the ancient Huai River's navigational capacity is beyond doubt. In addition, it is also part of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal..."

"Second, this estuary points directly to Goryeo in the east, the Ryukyu Islands in the southeast, and Sakurajima in the northeast. The key point is that this outlet is directly within the defense line of Shen Zhou's waters..."

"In other words, if the ancient Huai River rushes into the sea, breaking through the new estuary, our neighbors who are living a good life may not be very happy, both economically and in other aspects."

The unique geographical location, combined with the natural harbor characteristics of a large outflow river estuary, is like a sharp sword pointing to the front. It is separated from the Philippine Sea, making it difficult for external influences to interfere. It can be said to be closing the door and attacking the dog.

And if that's not enough.

If we add the exaggerated carrying capacity of the ancient Huai River mentioned in ancient records, as well as its extensive water system, perhaps...

Although it was just the speculation and imagination of a large number of keyboard warriors, it was enough to make most netizens temporarily forget their worries and the reasons behind the Huai River's turmoil. Various live broadcast rooms were filled with barrage messages.

Damn! Damn! Damn! What does it mean to close the door and attack the dog? What does it mean to be the suzerain state?

................

At the same time, in Shen Zhou, a huge change was happening that could not be completely hidden in this era of sudden eruption. On the distant new continent, the leader of another country was forcibly awakened.

"Your Excellency, you better take a look at the current situation from the East."

"The East? Alright, what has our Shen Zhou done now? Hmm... a port city? There are many port cities."Another person had to remind him, "No, sir, that is not just a port city. If it continues to develop, it may become a new giant estuary. This is one of the ancient four estuaries in Shen Zhou. It may not be the longest river, but it has been one of the north-south boundaries in Shen Zhou since ancient times. The water system connects the east and west, and links the north and south."

"It was originally an internal network, starting from the central plains of Shen Zhou, connecting large areas. The only problem is that this network cannot reach the sea and connect with the world. Shen Zhou itself sees it as an internal water transportation network."

"Now, this giant dragon is heading to the sea..."

The leader, who was still slightly sleepy, instantly woke up. "Through diplomatic means..."

"No, sir, that's not realistic."

The man who rushed over sounded helpless. "Their diplomats are equally outstanding and excellent. And with the characteristics of Shen Zhou, when they argue with us, that deep harbor will rise at a shocking speed, leaving the world in awe."

"Yes, like a nightmare."

"We can only hope it doesn't turn into the worst-case scenario."

................

This is an era where the whole world is connected.

Any changes will affect and attract the attention of the entire world.

And when one pole of the world undergoes a huge change, it is even more so. The Shenji Camp is fully deployed, and the dragon-like armed helicopters of the Hua Kingdom are circling around the ancient estuary, where the Huai River flows into the sea. Once successful, it will undoubtedly represent a significant rise in strategic position.

What impressed these soldiers the most was that the Huai River came here on its own, without considering the hidden dangers it brought, without worrying about the cost of this huge project, and without fearing the pressure from various sources due to the impact on nature.

After all, this is something nature did, right?

We, the flower-growing family, are also victims. Please understand, it's difficult for everyone.

Thinking of the scene that may happen in the future, these soldiers couldn't help but laugh.

The Huai River itself arrived at the ancient estuary, which has already turned into a vast expanse of silt and mess accumulated by the Yellow River entering the Huai River for nearly a thousand years. They have received orders that if the Huai River cannot break through the last barrier here, Shen Zhou will activate weapons to complete the final step for the Huai River's eastward journey.

Of course, it's best not to use them if possible.

At the same time, Wei Yuan controlled the divine Huai River to join the water system in the human world. Under the surging flow of the divine river, he widened the width of the Huai River in uninhabited areas and rushed towards the original estuary.

He had to lurk in the water and control these water currents without revealing himself, so it is currently unclear how shocked the outside world will be. It is probably the live stream anchors, plus some members of special action groups controlling it.

He sat cross-legged on the rushing current, and in the distance was the ancient estuary, the accumulation of silt and mess left by the Yellow River entering the Huai River for thousands of years.

Wei Yuan exhaled lightly, his expression solemn.

The divine Huai River began to rise and gather strength to impact the estuary.

Some people had already arrived at the ancient estuary of the Huai River, but they were driven away by the military and not allowed to approach. They could only watch from a distance. There were also local elderly people who came for a walk and brought their grandchildren to see this place. The original estuary had long been turned into an abandoned mudflat.

The child couldn't bear to wait and wanted to play on the mudflat.

The old man went over to pull him back, but suddenly heard a thunder-like sound. The old man turned his head and saw a vast water flow rushing towards them from a distance. It was difficult to imagine its width and breadth, and it was impossible to imagine its speed. With the old man's physical condition, he couldn't avoid it at all, and his face turned pale. Some young people wanted to go and pull him back, but it was obviously too late.

The old man only had time to hold the child.

The surging and majestic water flow, like thunder, avoided the old man as it flowed, creating a safe area. The old man opened his eyes in astonishment, and the ordinary people around him also noticed that the water flow was much wider than they had imagined.

They thought they were in a safe area, but in reality, they were still within the Huai River basin.

The vast waves crashed onto the mudflat left by the Yellow River, opening up the river channel, and the water flowed through. It was an extremely magnificent scene, and the mudflat that was thought to stop the Huai River had no effect and was easily broken through.

A large amount of silt rushed into the sea and sank to the bottom, making a huge thunderous sound.

The splashing white mist from the impact of the water flow looked like clouds. Then the water level rose.

A child suddenly pointed at the magnificent scene and shouted, "There are people inside!"

And at this moment, many forces and countries that were paying attention to the Huai River's re-entry into the sea had no idea how many of them, hidden or openly, were watching through live broadcasts, cameras, and various types of images.

The barrage in major live streaming rooms and official live broadcasting rooms instantly filled with a large number of comments.

Some people regarded them as ordinary people who had mistakenly entered, some thought they were people who wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to become famous, some were cursing, some hoped to rescue them quickly, and some pitied them. The comments were endless.Many people didn't even notice him, their attention was focused on the Huai River that was surging into the East Sea. They left words of admiration on various platforms, marveling at the unprecedented grandeur.

The surging waters, the rising mist, were like vast clouds.

The mist refracted the sunlight. It was dazzling and magnificent. It was just sunrise.

Some military personnel tried to rescue Wei Yuan who had 'fallen into the Huai River'.

But when the soldier approached anxiously, he saw the man sitting on the surface of the water, the current swirling around him. He turned his head, his face covered by an ancient mask, his pupils golden, his aura deep and ethereal.

The soldier paused involuntarily. There were journalists on the boat, with miniature cameras on their chests, capturing this scene clearly and broadcasting it live.

The next moment, as the soldier was stunned, the water surged.

The man with the ancient mask and golden eyes nodded slightly in thanks, stood up and took a step.

Underneath Turtle Mountain of the Huai River, Wu Zhiqi looked down, and the entire Huai River suddenly rose slightly. It was a very faint rise, but this faintness changed with the surge of the Huai River. The first ten miles were faint, and after another ten miles, it grew a bit, stretching for two thousand miles, until it reached the East Sea.

When the Huai River reached the estuary, it suddenly rose.

It was as if the Huai River was hanging upside down.

It looked as if the man had pulled up the entire Huai River, and then Wei Yuan tapped the jade dragon under his sleeve, and the Huai River transformed into a ferocious and majestic Eastern Dragon, raising its head and roaring, with Wei Yuan standing on its head.

Using the illusion created by the water, he transformed his short hair into long hair that fell behind him.

It was not Wei Yuan. It was Yuan. The Huai River turned into a dragon, returning to the sea.

Yuan looked at the distant East Sea, and Wu Zhiqi was also 'looking' at the East Sea, calm and peaceful, vast and boundless, a beautiful sight. He suddenly felt a bit melancholic. This was his era, but he had also experienced another era, the grand epic of humans and the world in the mythological era.

But that was all in the past.

He came along the Huai River, and he saw the East Sea again.

Did those pioneers see the same East Sea? Did the ancient Yu see the same Shen Zhou? Did we exhaust all our efforts and keep moving forward for such a dream? If Shen Zhou is peaceful and the four seas are calm, then I have indeed seen it.

He sat back on the dragon's head, lifting the wine jar in his hand.

Under the seal, Wu Zhiqi also struggled to lift the last wine jar.

They raised their wine jars, toasting to friends they could no longer see. Mixed voices rang out, desolate yet calm, regretful yet hearty:

"Gong Gong..."

"Yu..."

Wei Yuan tilted his head back, the wine passing through the mask formed by the water illusion. Wu Zhiqi tilted his head back to drink, laughing loudly.

"Cheers!!!" The voice was transmitted out, carrying the regret that spanned the years.

Carrying our sighs of never being able to reunite, and finally reuniting.

The entire live broadcast room, as well as those watching the news broadcast, fell silent in an instant.