Chapter 454: Den of Demons (7)
A waterway encircling Hangzhou stretched far into the distance, merging with the horizon.
It was the Zhejiang River.
At this moment, the vast, flowing river was no different from the sea. The water carried an eerie tranquility, its surface tinged with a pale, misty hue.
It reflected only the deep blue sky, its gentle currents shifting to and fro, never revealing the depths below—just like the martial world, often referred to as the Jianghu.
Splash.
A young boy sitting at the edge of the dock kicked his feet in the water.
The surroundings were quiet.
The Zhejiang River, which ran through Hangzhou, had once been a bustling route for ships of all kinds. But ever since the rise of Wansang Water Stronghold, which now held a seat among the Thirteen Heavens, the waterway had long been obstructed.
A sect poised to become another pillar of the Thirteen Heavens in this era of upheaval.
Pirates who had mastered formidable martial arts.
For trade routes to thrive, merchant ships needed to pass freely.
Yet, Wansang Water Stronghold, as if intent on carving their name into history, intermittently blocked various waterways.