Chapter 125: Journey to the Black Mountain Tribe
"Why not do nothing?"
Li Meng recalled the hero who perished in the future timeline.
This information was provided by the Ghost Beastman "Ghost Hand."
A human hero had appeared in the Black Mountain Marshlands and fought against the Savage God "Akuya."
This indicated that humanity was aware of the threat posed by the Savage God.
Although the hero died, humanity would undoubtedly have a contingency plan.
Perhaps he didn’t need to do anything, and the Savage God would be eliminated by humanity.
However, rather than doing nothing, there was another opportunity to change the future.
If the timeline in which the Black Mountain Tribe summons the Savage God cannot be altered,
helping the hero eliminate the Savage God "Akuya" might just be the turning point to change the future.
"Let’s go to the Black Mountain Marshlands first and see what happens."
The information from the future timeline was too limited.
Li Meng could only head to the Black Mountain Marshlands to observe the situation.
In the forest, Li Meng quickened his pace.
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Half an hour later, at the Throne Tribe.
Li Meng hurried into the Throne Cave Dwelling.
Arriving at the sand table, Li Meng beckoned Bai Ling over.
"Bai Ling, where are the Black Mountain Marshlands?"
Bai Ling stepped lightly to the sand table and pointed to a section of the Goblin River westward.
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"There's a tributary leading south at this point. Follow it downstream to reach the Black Mountain Marshlands!"
"Let’s go, I’ll take you back!"
Li Meng turned to leave.
Yue E resided in the waters near the Yue Clan's territory.
To reach the Black Mountain Marshlands quickly, Yue E, his mount, was essential.
Hearing this, Bai Ling was momentarily stunned, hesitating before chasing after him.
In the tribe's forest, the two walked one after the other.
"Master, are you heading to the Black Mountain Marshlands?"
Bai Ling inferred this from Li Meng’s inquiry about its location.
"Yes, I’m interested in the Black Mountain Marshlands and plan to take a look."
Hearing this, curiosity flickered in Bai Ling's eyes.
What was her master's purpose?
What significance did it hold for him to venture alone to the Black Mountain Marshlands?
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"The boss is here! The boss is here!"
Seeing their leader and a white-scaled Lizardman approach, the Goblins guarding the western gate quickly opened it.
Amid the Goblins’ enthusiastic and obsequious gazes, Li Meng and Bai Ling exited through the western gate.
Outside the gate, Li Meng turned toward Bai Ling.
Seeing her master stride toward her, Bai Ling instinctively backed away.
Before she could retreat further, Li Meng closed the distance and hoisted her onto his shoulder.
After a moment, he put her down again.
"You’d better stay in the Throne Tribe!"
Li Meng glanced at Bai Ling's belly.
It was only when he lifted her earlier that he realized she was pregnant.
Bai Ling could not give birth in the Yue Clan's territory.
Li Meng had no intention of provoking the Yue Clan unnecessarily.
Bai Ling touched her belly and nodded gently.
She had wanted to inform her master about her condition but had feared angering him.
Now that he knew, she no longer needed to return.
"You should go back!"
With that, Li Meng turned and sprinted into the forest.
His speed was so swift that he vanished into the trees in the blink of an eye.
Bai Ling watched until her master's figure disappeared into the forest before turning back toward the tribe.
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The next day, in the Northern Marshlands.
In the morning, at the Yue Clan's territory.
"It's the Goblin Warrior!"
"Is it that Goblin?"
"It should be; only that Goblin uses ice magic!"
"Ice magic? Isn’t that the same ability as the chief’s?"
The Lizardman warriors on the western wooden wall buzzed with chatter.
They had spotted the Goblin in the waters west of the wall.
A towering Goblin Warrior walked on the water, leaving an icy path in his wake.
He shouted loudly as he moved.
Before long, the water ahead churned violently.
A colossal Swamp Crocodile King leapt from the water, its massive body crashing into the shallows.
"Boss, boss, I’m here!"
The enormous creature waddled toward Li Meng, splashing water everywhere.
"Boss, where’s my magic crystal?"
Seeing that her master wasn’t carrying a bag of magic crystals, disappointment flashed in Yue E's large eyes.
Li Meng grinned, patting her fearsome tusks.
"This time we’re going on a long trip. If we encounter powerful beasts, they’re yours to eat!"
Yue E’s eyes lit up at this.
"Great, great, I love traveling far!"
She wagged her enormous tail in excitement, sending water flying everywhere.
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Three days later.
In the Goblin Forest, by a southern tributary.
The river, though not as wide as the Goblin River, was still sizable, winding its way through mountains and forests.
The banks were densely forested, lending the area a serene atmosphere.
Suddenly, rustling came from the underbrush on the riverbank.
Moments later, a massive armored beast emerged from the forest.
Its bulky body appeared clumsy, with short legs and a dragon-like head adorned with a small horn.
Its appearance startled nearby animals and magical beasts, which fled into the distance.
The beast approached the water and began to drink greedily.
Suddenly, a shadow darted underwater.
"Splash!"
With a loud crash, a massive crocodile burst from the river, biting the beast’s neck.
"Roar!"
The beast struggled furiously, but the crocodile steadily dragged it toward the water.
The enraged beast’s eyes turned blood-red as it raised its tail high.
Yellow magical energy swirled at its tail tip, forming a rapidly condensing stone bullet.
At that moment, a green-skinned figure leapt from the water.
Li Meng landed behind the beast and swung his massive iron club.
With a sickening crack, the beast's tail shattered under the blow.