[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starting-from-the-apocalypse-i-alone-severed-ete":3,"chapter-starting-from-the-apocalypse-i-alone-severed-ete-starting-from-the-apocalypse-i-alone-severed-ete-chapter-84":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Starting from the Apocalypse, I Alone Severed Eternity",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2312466,4518,"Chapter 84: Fleeing in Disarray","starting-from-the-apocalypse-i-alone-severed-ete-chapter-84",84,"\u003Cp>(PS: One more chapter coming, but it might be late)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The water shimmered with ripples, white waves churning violently above the reservoir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those were the River-Dwelling Dragon Beasts fleeing—they had been terrified by Fang Shi’s attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An attack invisible to the eye? Clearly, this was the power of magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it was at least equivalent to a fourth-circle spell or higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, its power could never have been this great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The River-Dwelling Dragon Beasts still retained some knowledge, like their former habitat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby was an elf village, during one hunting expedition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It once provoked an elf mage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who unleashed an Ice Storm covering a radius of eight meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It instantly slaughtered a group of their kin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now this human was the same—he had cast some unknown spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Invisible gales turned into blades, killing off portions of their kin one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Worse still, this spell seemed even more powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could kill first-tier River-Dwelling Dragon Beasts instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even elf mages couldn’t do that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, the River-Dwelling Dragon Beasts had lost their courage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only by staying in the cold river could they feel a sliver of warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang! Bang! Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>River-Dwelling Dragon Beasts rained down, their three-hundred-kilogram bodies crashing from the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavy impacts echoed through the reservoir, spurring the surviving Dragon Beasts to flee faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Shi chased after them, killing as many River-Dwelling Dragon Beasts as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had even used the Second White Crane Sword Art.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, when he entered the water, the pressure would have been far greater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet despite this, many River-Dwelling Dragon Beasts had already reached the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Shi tried provoking them, but none surfaced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No Dragon Beast dared emerge to meet death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed helplessly, sat down on a rock beside the reservoir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled out a spirit core and began restoring his magic power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, Fang Shi had planned to find the shortest point between upstream and downstream and use the White Crane Sword Art to fly across.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he hadn’t expected not a single spot to be under eight hundred meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was once a small river in Ancheng had, after the apocalypse, become comparable to the Yellow River before the collapse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Shi now moved as a gale, reaching speeds of fifty meters per second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His current magic power was nine points—he could cast the White Crane Sword Art twice at most, totaling twelve seconds of duration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was utterly insufficient to cross the riverbank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Fang Shi couldn’t drain all his magic power; if any unexpected danger arose, everything would be in jeopardy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He went to inspect the dam—only the front section remained, the rest had sunk beneath the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also an insurmountable abyss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed he’d have to devise another plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the water’s surface, River-Dwelling Dragon Beasts gathered, their roars echoing through the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As degenerate descendants of dragons, they possessed simple intelligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could communicate and discuss using Dragon Tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roar! Roar! Roar!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As their discussion progressed, the water grew more turbulent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even small vortices formed, swirling around the River-Dwelling Dragon Beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their discussion centered entirely on Fang Shi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with such a formidable enemy, should they dive deeper and relocate to survive?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, with this terrifying human blocking the shore,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their survival and reproduction would face immense hardship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Fang Shi entering the water—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was never considered in their discussion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Humans, as a species, were mostly poor in aquatic combat; there was no need to fear him entering the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, underwater was their domain; if that human dared dive in,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They would teach him,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cost of angering the River-Dwelling Dragon Beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gradually, as time passed, the discussion quieted, and the roars faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The River-Dwelling Dragon Beasts dispersed, swimming toward the reservoir’s depths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeking the food they had stored in their caves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a fierce battle, their bellies were empty—they needed a perfect feast to replenish their losses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One River-Dwelling Dragon Beast carefully avoided its companions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It swam toward a dark corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At a damp riverbed, it began using its mouth to dig through the mud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, rotten meat reeking of decay appeared before the Dragon Beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though repulsive to humans, the River-Dwelling Dragon Beast rejoiced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It let out a happy roar and began devouring greedily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, time was running short.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dragon Beast thought regretfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had only arrived on Blue Star four days ago—time was naturally insufficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most delicious rotten meat was that which had been stored for over ten days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It carried the river’s sweetness and the yeast of microbes, soft, slippery, and utterly delicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After gorging itself, the River-Dwelling Dragon Beast used its mouth to rebury the remaining rotten meat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The greed inherent in dragon genes flowed through all creatures with dragon blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one didn’t guard one’s food, companions would steal it secretly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was why the River-Dwelling Dragon Beasts avoided others while eating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a full meal, digestion caused intestinal movement, blood concentrated in the gut, and the brain became oxygen-starved and drowsy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This River-Dwelling Dragon Beast was no exception—it didn’t bother searching for another resting spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It simply lay down and slept right where it had stored its food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had long been the undisputed rulers of this reservoir; no foolish creature dared approach to offer its life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Resting anywhere was perfectly safe; resting atop food also prevented theft by kin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A two-fold advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The River-Dwelling Dragon Beast was pleased with its clever idea and drifted blissfully into sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It dreamed of its bloodline reverting to its ancestral form, evolving into a Black Dragon, possessing immense power and wealth rivaling kingdoms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And freely mating with young, beautiful female dragons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as it was chuckling happily, the wind rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gale swept across the river, forming a spectacular waterspout, shaking the entire riverbed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The River-Dwelling Dragon Beast roared in fury—it sensed the disturbance carried potent magical energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was no natural phenomenon; it was a provocation, a challenge to its newly attained Black Dragon status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The River-Dwelling Dragon Beast slammed its front claw, shattering the skull of a female Dragon Beast mid-conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using the recoil, it flapped its wings and surged upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Puff!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The River-Dwelling Dragon Beast burst from the water and saw Fang Shi flying through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He held a magnificent longsword, his body surging with magical energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The enraged Dragon Beast instantly snapped awake and tried desperately to dive back into the depths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was already too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword sliced through the sky, pierced the water, split the riverbed, and slashed toward the Dragon Beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the River-Dwelling Dragon Beast had evolved into a Black Dragon, its armor could not block the sword’s strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade’s light cleaved through flesh without resistance, heading straight for the Dragon Beast’s brain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The River-Dwelling Dragon Beast awoke, its pupils narrowing to slits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It carefully observed its surroundings, finally regaining its wits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It realized it had just been dreaming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the dream had been too real; even now, recalling it sent shivers down its spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, fortunately, that human was not nearly as terrifying as in the dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, how could the River-Dwelling Dragon Beast clan still survive in these waters?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh? What is this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The River-Dwelling Dragon Beast suddenly felt a current flowing past its side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the natural flow of water circulation, or the movement of aquatic creatures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This current was swift and violent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like water cascading over a waterfall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the River-Dwelling Dragon Beast could make sense of it,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>it felt a searing pain at its neck—blood gushed violently from its throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning the river before it crimson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As its consciousness faded, it suddenly saw a human figure appear in the current ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Fang Shi!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He held a yellowish-brown longsword and bore a jade-white longbow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not even glance at the dead River-Dwelling Dragon Beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He kicked off the riverbed, like an arrow released from a bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soaring upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though water resistance was immense,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>under Fang Shi’s immense strength,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he reached ten meters per second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Equal to a human’s land-based running speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Shi had never intended to swim calmly across.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If obstacles lay in his path, he would kill his way through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he couldn’t fight well underwater, so be it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using the power of Bai He Sword Art, he transformed into a storm, slicing freely through the current.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kill, then leave the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then restore his magic power, dive back in, and kill again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kill every last River-Dwelling Dragon Beast—so no monster could interfere with his river crossing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for River-Dwelling Dragon Beasts chasing him onto land, Fang Shi welcomed it eagerly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Land was his domain; he had no reason to fear the River-Dwelling Dragon Beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Shi even hoped the River-Dwelling Dragon Beasts would be bold enough to challenge him on land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would save him time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, these River-Dwelling Dragon Beasts were cowards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t even killed half of them before they all fled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forced him to waste time playing this game with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Shi’s time was tight—extremely tight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But spending this time slaughtering every River-Dwelling Dragon Beast was worth it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rushed because he wanted to increase his strength as quickly as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To ensure greater safety in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, rushing to cross the river directly was putting the cart before the horse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Fang Shi reached the territory of another River-Dwelling Dragon Beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the creature’s startled gaze,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he merged with the wind, manifesting in the water as a surging current.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or rather, under Fang Shi’s power, the wind drove the water forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the River-Dwelling Dragon Beast could resist, it died outright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Shi did not pause—he moved straight toward the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The duration of Bai He Sword Art was limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to surface quickly, daring not to waste a single moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a day and night of slaughter, the River-Dwelling Dragon Beasts collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Shi became a demon of the waters, freely reaping the lives of River-Dwelling Dragon Beasts in the reservoir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a single River-Dwelling Dragon Beast could resist Fang Shi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since they couldn’t fight, they fled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire massive herd vanished in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Shi faintly saw the Dragon Beasts dwelling on the far shore of the reservoir also beginning their escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterwards, he waited half a day, occasionally diving back in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once certain the River-Dwelling Dragon Beasts had fled completely, he began his descent into the river.\u003C\u002Fp>",1732,"2026-06-20T12:43:33.559Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","6a6fbf21a661440618c409baa4ab244435dafec79b83fa183c507ca1b5c614b6","starting-from-the-apocalypse-i-alone-severed-ete-chapter-85","starting-from-the-apocalypse-i-alone-severed-ete-chapter-83",109,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-from-the-apocalypse-i-alone-severed-ete-cover.jpg"]