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

Chapter 349 Daoist Couple? You and him became Daoist couples!

At the same time, the Diviners Alliance.

In that ancient courtyard, Li Chunfeng solemnly summoned his disciple Shen Jing to his side.

He held an ancient tortoise shell in his hand, its surface covered with mysterious patterns that reflected in his deep eyes, as if one could glimpse the future.

“Shen Jing, I recently performed divination and learned that the Heavenly Evolution Scroll has appeared in Shaanxi.”

"Hidden in a treacherous place called the Valley of Nine Deaths and One Life."

"I intend to send you there, firstly to find the whereabouts of the scroll, and secondly as a major experience for you."

"You have already cultivated enough within the alliance. This is an opportunity to test the results of your recent training."

Upon hearing this, Shen Jing's brows furrowed slightly in confusion. He lowered his head and pondered for a moment before looking up at Li Chunfeng and asking, "Master, why is this trial so significant?"

"What are the mysteries of this Heavenly Evolution Scroll?"

Li Chunfeng stroked his beard and smiled, his eyes revealing a deep and wise expression.

He explained, "This celestial scroll carries the changes of heaven and earth, and the laws of all things."

"Once you obtain it, you will be able to understand many unsolved mysteries of the celestial realm, and it will also help you make further progress on your cultivation path."

"However, this journey is extremely dangerous. If you succeed, your cultivation and knowledge will leap to a new level."

Upon hearing this, Shen Jing, though somewhat doubtful, firmly replied, "Disciple obeys, and will certainly live up to Master's expectations, and will do everything in my power to obtain the Heavenly Evolution Scroll."

After Shen Jing turned and left, Li Chunfeng watched his retreating figure, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes.

It turned out that he had already foreseen from the divination that Jiang Chuan would also go to that Valley of Nine Deaths and One Life.

The encounter between Shen Jing and Jiang Chuan will be a major crossroads of fate.

"Shen Jing, your decision will affect not only yourself, but may also influence the current changes in all of humanity."

Li Chunfeng muttered to himself, then his figure flickered, and he quietly followed Shen Jing away, protecting him in secret.

Meanwhile, Shen Jing, completely unaware of his master's arrangements, packed his things quickly and embarked on a journey alone to find the Heavenly Evolution Scroll.

At this moment, Jiang Chuan, who also harbored the same goal, gradually drifted away from Qingyun and headed straight for the perilous Valley of Nine Deaths and One Life.

"Master, no matter how dangerous the road ahead may be, I will persevere!"

"Only in this way can I walk side by side with Jiang Chuan!"

Shen Jing looked up at the starry sky, silently made a vow in his heart, and then resolutely walked forward, setting off with Jiang Chuan under the same stars towards the same goal.

"Master, I will prove it to you!" Shen Jing whispered, his figure disappearing into the night.

The next morning, the sun shone brightly on the earth.

Following the coordinates given by his master, Shen Jing arrived at the small town near the place where he had a slim chance of survival.

In this quaint little town, it's been a long time since we've seen any new faces; we're all old friends who know each other very well.

Looking at the people coming and going, Shen Jing had already made up his mind.

"It seems that these people are all cultivators. Why is there no record of them in the Divination Master Alliance?"

"And their strength doesn't seem to be weak either."

Shen Jing, under the guidance of Li Chunfeng, has cultivated within the Diviner Alliance and has now reached the late Yellow Rank.

Do the people in these towns seem to have innate spiritual power?

Shen Jing was puzzled to find that a child possessed spiritual power comparable to the early stage of the Yellow Rank.

Could this be a secluded town? Has it never had any contact with the outside world?
However, there were rumors in the town that they were not unaware that there was a canyon deep within the town called the Valley of Nine Deaths and One Life, but the town mayor had repeatedly ordered that people were strictly forbidden from entering it.

Otherwise, if I lose my life, it has nothing to do with this town.

Therefore, everyone in the town kept quiet about what happened in the valley where they had narrowly escaped death.

Some people who wanted to find out more have come here, but they all ended up never returning.

"Hey, look at that young man, he's probably here for the Valley of Nine Deaths and One Life, isn't he?" The old man at the roadside tea stall squinted and whispered to the person next to him.

“That’s right, it’s been a long time since any new people have come to our town. Sigh, I’m afraid they’ll never come back.” A burly man dressed in coarse cloth clothes chimed in.

"This silly boy, what are you doing here? Sigh."

Shen Jing walked into a hotel, which was surprisingly labeled as an inn, a testament to the backwardness of this small town.

He planned to rest here for a while and have something to eat.

Upon seeing him, the waiter looked surprised and quickly greeted him warmly, "Where do you come from, sir?"

Shen Jing was about to say that he was a member of the Diviner Alliance, but he quickly stopped and said calmly, "I came from afar."

But Shen Jing still asked, "Does young man know about the Valley of Nine Deaths and One Life?"

The young man casually replied, "Of course I know. It's extremely dangerous there. Many heroes who have come here have perished there."

"What, young master, are you going to that Valley of Nine Deaths and One Life?"

"I'm telling you, you should leave."

Faced with the waiter's enthusiastic reply, Shen Jing smiled calmly and said, "Thank you for your concern. Although this trip is dangerous, I know what I'm doing."

After saying that, Shen Jing ordered a plate of beef and a bottle of wine, and ate and drank heartily, appearing unusually calm and composed.

Seeing Shen Jing's composure, the waiter secretly sized him up, but then shook his head. He had seen too many people like this before, and their ultimate fate was always the same: death.

Seeing this, the waiter stopped trying to persuade him and, after serving all the food and wine, said with a smile, "Please enjoy your meal, sir."

Shen Jing smiled slightly, but didn't say anything more.

This town seems to be different from the real world. The people here seem to live in ancient times; their speech and behavior are unlike those of modern people…

It’s weird.

...At the same time, Jiang Chuan also arrived in the town.

He looked around and couldn't help but exclaim, "No wonder it's an ancient city with a history of thousands of years; even the buildings are so well preserved."

"There is absolutely no trace of modernity to be seen."

However, Jiang Chuan soon noticed something: why were the people in these towns looking at him with such strange eyes?

"Look, another one coming to their death."

"Why are so many people wanting to go to the Valley of Nine Deaths and One Life these past few days? It's really strange." "There are always some fools who want to go in and try their luck, but what happens? They never come out alive. They all die inside."

Jiang Chuan heard the whispers around him clearly.

He frowned, realizing that things were not so simple.

It seems that some people have already gone in before me in the last two days. But who are those people?
Jiang Chuan didn't think much of it, so he turned around and walked into the nearest inn. "Sir, you've arrived. What would you like to eat?"

Jiang Chuan was slightly taken aback. His words were quite interesting; they were still in the style of ancient times.

"Give me two ounces of meat and a pot of good wine!"

"Alright!" The waiter draped a towel over his shoulder and shouted loudly to the kitchen.

While Jiang Chuan waited for his food, he gradually heard the whispers of other diners in the inn.

"Have you heard? Several more out-of-towners have gone missing in the last couple of days. Most likely they've entered that Valley of Nine Deaths and One Life."

"Sigh, they deserve it!"

"You can't reason with a damned devil. Do you really think the Heavenly Scroll is so easy to obtain? You must be joking."

"My dad said if I even think about going in, he'll break my legs..."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chuan's heart stirred slightly, but his face remained expressionless.

When the food and wine were served, Jiang Chuan drank alone. To be fair, the food and wine were quite delicious.

Suddenly, a clear bell sound came from afar, and a woman dressed in a simple dress with an elegant demeanor entered the inn, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

She walked straight to Jiang Chuan and sat down gently.

She looked at Jiang Chuan with interest and said softly, "Young master, I see that your face is dark and your spiritual energy is surging. Could it be that you have also come for the Valley of Nine Deaths and One Life?"

Jiang Chuan was shocked. He hadn't expected that she would know about spiritual power.
Jiang Chuan then secretly released his spiritual power to probe the woman's strength, and to his surprise, the woman's strength was actually at the mid-stage of the Yellow Rank!
This truly shocked Jiang Chuan.

The other diners were all around the early stage of the Yellow Rank.

There are so many cultivators in this small town?
It's simply unbelievable that such a local organization wouldn't know.

Could it be that they are hiding in the world?
Jiang Chuan remained calm. He put down his wine glass and looked at the woman in front of him with interest. How dare she say that her face was dark? Let's see what other excuses she can come up with.

"What you say is true, young lady, but how did you know the purpose of my visit?"

The woman smiled, revealing two dimples, and said, "My name is Liu Xu, and my family has lived here for generations. I have a deep understanding of this Valley of Nine Deaths and One Life."

"If you are interested, young master, perhaps we can explore together and look out for each other."

Those around them turned to look when they heard this.

"Miss Liu?"

"It seems so... Let's eat quickly, or better yet, let's not ask any more questions."

"The Liu family is someone we can't afford to offend. Let's finish our meal and leave quickly."

……

A glint of light flashed in Jiang Chuan's eyes. He knew that with this woman by his side, getting the Heavenly Evolution Scroll would probably be easier.

He replied seriously, "I appreciate your kindness, young lady."

"However, everyone avoids talking about this Valley of Nine Deaths and One Life. Why do you want to discuss it with me?"

Seeing Jiang Chuan's doubts, Liu Xu smiled and explained, "Young master, you may not know this, but one of my Liu family's great-grandfathers once mistakenly entered this Valley of Nine Deaths and One Life and survived by chance, bringing back a tattered ancient book."

"According to the book, that valley contains a great treasure. If we can find it, it will not only improve our cultivation, but it might even break the taboo of my family..."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chuan nodded inwardly, assuming that the treasure must be the Heavenly Evolution Scroll.

Just as Jiang Chuan was pondering, the inn suddenly fell silent.

All eyes were on the couple who seemed to be about to travel together.

The words of the willow catkins were like a pebble thrown into the center of a lake, creating ripples that amazed everyone.

"For Miss Liuxu to be willing to take such a risk, I'm afraid this matter is not ordinary."

A burly man with a full beard couldn't help but interject, his eyes filled with admiration and concern for Liu Xu.

"Miss Liu is not only exceptionally beautiful, but also incredibly courageous. If it were anyone else, who wouldn't be afraid of the infamous reputation of the Valley of Nine Deaths and One Life?"

Another scholar-looking man echoed, his tone tinged with admiration and envy.

After listening to Liu Xu's explanation, a thoughtful look flashed across Jiang Chuan's brow.

He picked up his wine cup, took a sip, and then slowly replied, "So Miss Liu has such a connection. In that case, I might consider traveling with you. However, we must be cautious about the dangers in this valley."

Upon hearing this, Liu Xu's eyes flashed with a hint of joy, but she remained calm and reminded him, "Young Master is indeed straightforward, but please remember that the valley is fraught with danger. Even if you have clues from that ancient book, you must proceed with caution and not let your guard down."

At this moment, the discussions inside the inn grew louder. Some people praised Jiang Chuan's decision, while others were worried about their fate.

"This young man is probably too young and fearless, he actually agreed to Miss Willow."

"Sigh, youthful exuberance always makes them want to explore. I hope they can return safely."

"Miss Liuxu is incredibly clever; she might actually find some treasure. We're just sitting in a well with a limited view of the sky."

Jiang Chuan and Liu Xu ignored the discussions of those around them, and smiled at each other, as if they had reached some kind of consensus.

Just then, the sound of horses' hooves came from outside the door, and a young man dressed in fine clothes rode in, causing another commotion in the inn.

"Oh my, isn't this the young master of the Lin family? He's come to this town too. Could it be that he's also here for the Valley of Nine Deaths and One Life?" The waiter exclaimed, breaking the silence.

The young master of the Lin family glanced at everyone in the inn, finally settling on Jiang Chuan and Liu Xu.

A meaningful smile appeared on his lips as he said loudly, "It seems today is quite lively. Even Miss Liuxu and this friend are going to the Valley of Nine Deaths and One Life. I, Lin, am happy to go with them and explore the secret realm together."

The young master of the Lin family had an uncertain expression, but he forcibly suppressed his displeasure and turned to Jiang Chuan, asking in a seemingly calm manner, "How should I address this gentleman?"

"My name is Lin Haoran, the young master of the Lin family. It seems that you and Miss Liuxu get along quite well. Why don't we join forces to explore the Valley of Nine Deaths and One Life together, so that we can look out for each other?"

Jiang Chuan smiled slightly, about to introduce himself, but Liu Xu spoke first, her words carrying a hint of coquettishness and determination: "Brother Haoran, this is my newly acquainted Daoist partner, Jiang Chuan. We have already agreed to enter the Valley of Nine Deaths and One Life together. You don't need to come along and cause trouble for us anymore."

Lin Haoran's face instantly turned ashen. Accustomed to his arrogance, he could not bear such a cold reception, especially hearing such words from Liu Xu.

He suppressed his anger and questioned, "Liu Xu, I've pursued you for five years, and you weren't willing to become my Daoist partner. Now, you're calling someone you've only known for a day your Daoist partner. Isn't that a bit too unfair?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Xu deliberately acted affectionately, tightly holding Jiang Chuan's arm, and said with a coquettish smile, "Brother Haoran, you're joking. We have indeed just met, but I feel very compatible with Brother Jiang Chuan. As for being a Daoist partner, that depends on fate. How can we force it?"

(End of this chapter)