Definition
The legendary river from Chinese mythology that flooded the earth during the time of the Great Yu. In Desolate Era, Ji Ning controls it as a devastating weapon and a tool of mercy.
Primordial River Su
The legendary river from Chinese mythology that flooded the earth during the time of the Great Yu. In Desolate Era, Ji Ning controls it as a devastating weapon and a tool of mercy.
Story context
Welcome back, fellow Daoists. The Chenyu Mountains are about to get a serious makeover. After slaying Fengmo the Fiend, Ji Ning isn't just kicking back and counting loot—he's gone full force with the River Su, systematically destroying formation foundations across a hundred-thousand-li swath of Shaoyin territory. But here's the thing: we see the carnage through the eyes of three young Xiantian hopefuls from Giant Ape City. They're at the bottom of Shaoyin's brutal hierarchy, dreaming of making it big, only to witness a disaster that could end their world. This chapter masterfully contrasts the raw, world-shattering power of a reborn monster with the fragile humanity trapped in the crossfire. Ji Ning protects the mortals (he has standards), but Mu Northson? The grief and rage have pushed him into a frenzy that threatens to cross the ultimate line. It's a sobering look at the cost of revenge, the weight of karma, and the harsh reality that even a righteous rampage leaves scars—not just on the land, but on the soul.
Why it matters
Brace your Dao-hearts, because the real pressure is only beginning. Ji Ning has crippled a major Shaoyin fortress, but he hasn't touched the Celestial Immortals yet. The fact that the enemy's Loose Immortals are *not* attacking—they're just waiting—tells you that the most dangerous phase is yet to come. They have called for their ancestors. That means the next confrontation could bring down a Celestial Immortal or two. Meanwhile, Mu Northson's mental state is a critical concern. Ji Ning can't afford to have a loose cannon at his side when the real fight begins. And then there's the matter of the **Soul-Prison Jade**—if the Beishan clan official has been captured in it (as hinted earlier), Ji Ning's next move will have to be even more desperate. The calm before the storm is over. The storm is here, and it has a name: **Sword Immortal Darknorth**.
Quick facts
Source novel
Desolate Era
First appearance
The River Cleanses Chenyu
Chapter references
1
Type hints
Ji Ning destroys Shaoyin formations, River Su flood, Mu Northson berserk
Guide tags
Revenge, Karma, Xianxia carnage
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