The memories of all humanity are awakening, except for mine.

The sight of an ancient relic that had been sealed off for over two thousand years raising its head should have been quite terrifying.

Indeed, it was quite terrifying; even Li Yu felt his breath catch in his throat and his mind went blank.

He instinctively wanted to avoid eye contact. But when that aged face overlapped with the cunning boy he remembered, he even forgot to look away.

The architectural style of this building, combined with the four statues above, suggests it was built at least two thousand years ago, and the person suppressed here... is actually Jiang Chuan!?
How could it be Jiang Chuan?
How could it be him?!
How did he raise his head? Was he a corpse? Or... was he still alive?!
This was completely beyond Li Yu's comprehension; the situation before him was far too bizarre.

He stood there, his expression shifting rapidly, as countless questions flooded his mind once again.

Is this just a hallucination in my mind, or is it real?

Could it be that he hadn't realized he was actually dreaming? But as a dream interpreter, Li Yu certainly possessed methods to distinguish between dreams and reality, and at this moment, he clearly recognized that this couldn't be a dream. If it were a dream, he most likely wouldn't be able to see this face clearly.

"So, the reason I was brought here was actually because of what this old man Jiang Chuan did?"

"Did he save me?"

The motives might be somewhat understandable, but this place, already shrouded in mystery, became even more incomprehensible after the true face of the suppressed person was discovered. Instead of being explained, those mysteries seemed to burst forth with an even thicker, darker fog.

What exactly is he trying to do?

At this moment, Li Yu held his breath, looking at the elderly Jiang Chuan in front of him with his brows furrowed, waiting for what might happen next.

creak-

The harsh, decaying scraping sound, like that of a dilapidated wooden door, came again.

That aged face with its eyes closed seemed to be trying to open its mouth.

But he didn't open his mouth in the end; only his old, dry voice suddenly rang in Li Yu's ears.

"I didn't expect that."

"Brother Li."

Upon hearing this voice, Li Yu shuddered.

He had expected a terrifying sound, but when it came, it wasn't frightening at all. It was like an old friend chatting with him.

As for his comment, "You didn't expect that, did you?"...

That's true.

Unexpected, completely unexpected.

This technique uses mental energy to vibrate the air, mimicking the timbre of vocal cords and even the tone of voice... This use of mental energy has reached a state of perfection. Even the hoarseness and trembling when speaking at the beginning are being fine-tuned, and in just a few words, it becomes an incredibly clear voice.

However, being called "Brother Li" by such an old guy made him feel somewhat uncomfortable.

However, this somewhat explains why I was pulled into the cave above my head, which had no entrance or exit.

It is precisely Jiang Chuan's spatial abilities that enable him to do such things that defy common sense.

Before Li Yu could ask a question, the voice rang out again:

“Fate... it is fate that brought us together at this moment.”

“I reversed your death, and I need you to do one thing.”

"This matter may be difficult, and whether or not to do it... depends on your own wishes."

Li Yu frowned.

Regardless, although this is not the Jiangchuan he remembers, it is still Jiangchuan after all.

"Before you make this request, I need to ask you a few questions."

Li Yu finally spoke, calming the turmoil in his heart, trying to find the answer to the mystery in his heart at this moment.

Old Jiang Chuan paused for a moment, as if he wanted to nod, but in the end, the vibration of the air conveyed his answer: "Ask away."

"But I don't think you'll get any answers."

"There are many things I cannot say."

Li Yu seemed aware of the limitations, but he didn't seem to care and asked directly:
Why are you being suppressed here?

silence.

"When were you suppressed here?"

silence.

"Are you... still alive?"

silence.

Although he already knew this guy wouldn't tell him the answer that might reveal the secret, his silence still left him feeling somewhat helpless. Instead, an even more exaggerated curiosity welled up from the depths of his heart.

However, Li Yu didn't say much. Suppressing curiosity is a skill that a dream enterr is good at.

He took a deep breath and continued:
"..."

"Where did this beast tide in Kunlun come from?"

This time, Li Yu originally thought that Jiang Chuan still wouldn't give an answer.

However, this most pressing issue has received a response.

"Tide of beasts?"

"..."

"Hehehe."

Old Jiang Chuan was puzzled at first, then laughed:
"Looks like we've made the right move again?"

"Although I don't know the exact answer, there are really only one or two explanations for the question."

"It's either me or the Diviners' Alliance."

"Judging from your expression, the answer is actually quite clear."

Li Yu was filled with doubt about Jiang Chuan's answer at this moment.

"The Diviner's Alliance?"

The elderly Jiang Chuan nodded slightly: "Only the Diviner Alliance can foresee future changes and take appropriate measures."

"As for other things... you'll find out in the future."

"To avoid any major mistakes, I think it's best if you don't ask too many questions."

Li Yu nodded silently, but he still asked a question:
Why can't I sense the spiritual energy here?

Old Jiang Chuan paused for a moment before speaking:
"It has only been a little over a year since my memories were awakened."

"If you want to become stronger, if you want to fight against the apocalypse, you can't just stop at the armor."

"I'll say it again..."

You'll find out in the future.

Li Yu felt somewhat helpless.

This scene reminded me of when I was talking to Jiang Chuan. Faced with so many questions, Jiang Chuan could only answer with something like, "You'll know later."

Unexpectedly, that scene turned around and landed on his head again.

But the elderly Jiang Chuan continued, "It seems you don't have any other questions?"

"Actually, there's no need to ask any more questions. Even if you do, I won't tell you."

"Hehe, Brother Li, I'm actually quite surprised to see you here."

"I never imagined that the path we've taken would ultimately lead to its end."

"But if you ask me what I regret? Actually, I don't regret anything."

"Having stayed here for so long, I've come to terms with many things."

His tone was calm and composed.

They seemed to have seen so many landslides and earthquakes that they had become accustomed to life and death.

But Li Yu didn't expect him to be so eloquent.

Perhaps it's because I've been silent here for too long? Or lonely for too long?
The elderly Jiang Chuan continued, "I have two requests of you."

"The first thing is not to tell anyone about this place I live in."

Li Yu frowned.

Although the elderly Jiang Chuan did not open his eyes, he certainly sensed the change in Li Yu's mentality.

He added, "Of course you can say that."

"You can ignore my request."

"But you should also know what the consequences will be. Your current rank is nothing but an ant in front of me." "This is a fact, not a threat."

Ultimately, it's up to you to assess what to do.

"..."

He paused slightly, then continued:

"Then came the second thing."

"You absolutely must go when the First Emperor's Mausoleum is being excavated."

If Cao Zhigang were here, he would be utterly shocked by such a contradiction.

When Jiang Chuan "descended" there, he explicitly told her not to go to the First Emperor's Mausoleum.

Of course, Li Yu was unaware of this matter.

He simply nodded calmly: "The second thing is fine."

"I would have gone even if you hadn't told me."

The elderly Jiang Chuan remained silent, but the aged, heavy muscles on his face seemed to want to move.

However, it ultimately failed.

He simply vibrated the air again and spoke:
"I never expected to meet you here."

"It seems this long wait is almost over."

"Looking forward to seeing you again when we're out here."

Li Yu frowned upon hearing this, and began, "What...?"

In the blink of an eye, his words suddenly stopped.

Li Yu frowned as he looked at the sky outside, which had suddenly brightened.

He still had a lot to say and a lot to ask, and I imagine the older version of Jiang Chuan felt the same way.

But he didn't hesitate or worry at all, and teleported himself directly out of the mountain.

Li Yu's spiritual energy surged from around him and landed on a rock here, serving as a coordinate.

Whether or not to inform headquarters... we'll discuss that later.

But we still need to leave some marks after all.

The last words Jiang Chuan left behind in his old age still left Li Yu with much to ponder.

Looking forward to meeting outside? Does he mean... he'll have to come out on his own someday?

Confined here by such a powerful mental seal, how could he possibly escape?

"..."

"In any case, is this beast tide and strange phenomenon still related to the Diviner Alliance?"

Although he had suspected it for some time, Li Yu hadn't really believed it before. After all, the scale was too grand and the scope too exaggerated. However, after being confirmed by the elderly Jiang Chuan, no matter how unbelievable it seemed, it was now considered a certainty.

Li Yu was unaware that the strange phenomena and beast tides appearing now were not only in Kunlun, but also in China.

It's not just around the world.

As he was deep in thought, he suddenly noticed something else.

He turned around abruptly and saw a car speeding towards him.

He paused for a moment, then looked at the stone he had marked, and suddenly realized that his mark seemed to have no meaning.

Jiangchuan...

No, that elderly Jiang Chuan may not have simply sent himself outside the mountain.

Given his control over mental energy, he was likely several kilometers away from that enormous palace.

Is your own tag useful?

That's enough. Wherever that mountain is, the marker must be left.

He unleashed a burst of mental energy at the three groups of vehicles speeding towards him.

Zhong Huahua, who was sitting in the third car, immediately felt a flash of light, as if in the darkness.

"there!"

She suddenly said:
"That level of mental strength... it must be him!"

Without hesitation, Zhu Chengzhu immediately turned the car around and floored the accelerator in the direction Zhong Huahua was pointing.

"He's still alive!"

Wu Zhen exclaimed with delight, "He's really still alive!"

Chen Yufei rolled his eyes at him, then continued looking ahead. He saw that familiar figure and silently breathed a sigh of relief.

After being missing for so long, they have finally been found.

After hearing Zhu Chengzhu's account of the situation that day, he felt that Li Yu's condition might be bad. However, after discovering the stone giant's corpse, he found Li Yu's whereabouts in the vicinity.

In this way, the three groups have finally returned to their complete form.

……

Jiang Chuan currently has no idea where his base is located in this vast land of China.

However, at the end of this month in China, this huge villa complex was still filled with birdsong and fragrant flowers, and lush greenery. Jiang Chuan could only roughly determine that this was the south.

As for what he was doing in this base, it had nothing to do with what the man named Li Chunfeng had promised at the beginning.

He is conducting... inhumane exam-oriented education training.

He has now progressed to the junior high school level of the textbook, which is quite remarkable.

This did not arouse suspicion, because Jiang Chuan claimed that he actually had some vague understanding of these common-sense things.

In this era of awakening memories, this "vague" feeling is not difficult to understand. Moreover, Jiang Chuan, as the only clone in the world, possesses certain unique characteristics.

All these anomalies combined actually corroborated the wonder of clones, which made Li Chunfeng feel that this was perfectly normal.

Jiang Chuan occasionally wondered what his real clone had been like in the organization.
Are you also being brutally beaten by exam-oriented education?
However, he didn't think much of it, simply pretending to be curious about those historical stories. He would occasionally chat with Li Chunfeng, showing great interest in some minor events from the early Tang Dynasty. He was particularly interested in the war stories from the late Sui and early Tang periods.

But of course, he wasn't just doing it out of interest and curiosity; he also wanted to find out where the Diviner Alliance originated.

Jiang Chuan had been laying the groundwork for this question for quite some time.

Today, the time has finally come to bring up this issue.

He put down his history book, looked at Li Chunfeng sitting calmly across the table, and asked:
"The Tui Bei Tu, I saw it mentioned in some materials today..."

"what is that?"

"The greatest book of all time... Did you write that? Is it just a picture?"

Jiang Chuan's current performance level has reached a certain height.

His control over curiosity, his mastery of facial expressions, and his nuanced delivery of lines made it seem as if he truly was that clone.

Li Chunfeng smiled and said, "Let's talk about this later."

"You've learned enough for today, let's finish a few minutes early."

"Come with me, I'll take you to see someone."

Meeting someone? Jiang Chuan felt a little wary.

However, he didn't show any other expression on his face, only a hint of joy at the end of his studies.

He stood up and followed Li Chunfeng.

Inside one of the houses in the base, a familiar figure from Jiang Chuan was pacing back and forth.

He looked a little nervous.

"I lied to my mom and said I was coming to a winter camp for college entrance exam preparation..."

"Is there going to be no problem?"

"My mom's a security guard. If she finds me out playing outside, won't she break my legs?"

"Who exactly does Master want me to see?"

Shen Jing scratched his head, looking extremely anxious.

The sound of footsteps outside the door made Shen Jing stop immediately. (End of Chapter)