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

"Heh, that is indeed somewhat unexpected."

Li Chunfeng's gaze was deep and unfathomable, like a still well. He gazed leisurely at the river opposite him, a hint of surprise showing in his words.

In just a few days, Jiang Chuan's strength has transformed like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon, reaching the Great Perfection of the Yellow Rank. If he continues to grow unchecked...
"In the future, you will surely become a major obstacle on my path to achieving hegemony!"

Li Chunfeng gave a cold snort, his eyes flashing with a cold light, and his resolute intent instantly filled the entire scene.

Without hesitation, he activated his spiritual power again.

In an instant, a vast and powerful force of Bagua energy surged forth like a mountain torrent, heading straight for Jiangchuan.

Jiang Chuan's expression was resolute. Without hesitation, he held the Dragon Roar Sword horizontally in front of his chest, and the spiritual power within his body surged violently like a raging tide, rolling endlessly.

He gritted his teeth and roared, "Drink!"

The sword intent on the Dragon Roar Sword surged like a rushing river, and golden runes flowed rapidly across its surface.

They intertwined to form an incredibly strong defensive barrier, attempting to withstand Li Chunfeng's thunderous attack.

However, Li Chunfeng remained detached and indifferent in the face of all this, as if Jiang Chuan in front of him was nothing more than an ant trying to shake a tree.

His eyes were filled with indifference and contempt, and he muttered dismissively, "A mere Yellow Rank Great Perfection cultivator, how long can you hold out?"

As expected, despite Jiang Chuan's best efforts to resist, he was ultimately unable to withstand Li Chunfeng's devastating attack.

With a deafening roar, Jiang Chuan's figure flew backward from the spot like a kite with a broken string.

He felt as if his internal organs had been struck by a heavy hammer, the pain was unbearable, and it seemed as if all his internal organs had been instantly displaced.

"Big brother!"

Upon seeing this, Qingyun's expression changed drastically, and he cried out in terror.

Seeing Jiang Chuan suffer such a severe injury, he could no longer suppress his anxiety and anger.

Without hesitation, it unleashed its Azure Scale Power, instantly constructing a sturdy protective shield around Jiang Chuan, striving to protect him from further harm.

Li Chunfeng's eyes narrowed slightly at this moment, and he turned his gaze to Qingyun, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

He said with great interest, "Oh? So this is the inconspicuous little blue-scaled eagle from back then."

He was slightly surprised to find that Qingyun's strength had far surpassed that of the past. Not only had he successfully advanced to the Xuan-rank spirit beast, but even more surprisingly, he was able to transform into human form.

A playful smile appeared on Li Chunfeng's lips, as if he were admiring a fine work of art. He said softly, "How interesting. You two brothers are truly remarkable."

Liu Xu, standing beside him, was as pale as a sheet, her eyes filled with shock and fear as she stared at Li Chunfeng.

It was as if the person in front of me was an unfathomable being.

She had no idea what kind of extraordinary strength and background this man named Li Chunfeng possessed.

Just now, she witnessed that suffocating scene.

With a single move, Li Chunfeng easily sent Jiang Chuan flying. The power and speed of his attack were simply unbelievable.

Li Chunfeng's gaze swept indifferently over Liu Xu, paying her little attention.

After all, in his eyes, Liu Xu was nothing more than a delicate and gentle woman.

Although it possesses some resilience, it is utterly insignificant in the face of absolute power.

His heart was not stirred by this, and he naturally did not take such an opponent seriously.

However, Liu Xu suddenly displayed extraordinary courage, fearlessly standing in front of the seriously injured and unconscious Jiang Chuan.

Her eyes were firm, and her voice was resolute and unwavering: "You...you can't hurt Brother Jiang Chuan!"

Li Chunfeng raised an eyebrow slightly, looking at Liu Xu with great interest.

He was clearly surprised that this seemingly frail woman would stand up for Jiang Chuan; her kindness and courage took him by surprise.

A meaningful smile played on his lips, his tone calm yet tinged with coldness: "Since you know you are powerless to resist, why do you still stubbornly stand in my way?"

Although Liu Xu was slender, she was like an unshakeable mountain at this moment. She resolutely spread her arms and tightly protected her entire body on the river.

Her voice was firm and resolute: "If it weren't for Brother Jiang Chuan, I would have already lost my life in that extremely dangerous Valley of Nine Deaths and One Life."

"Now, I must do everything in my power to protect him! If you want to hurt Brother Jiang Chuan, then you'd better step over my dead body first!"

Before he finished speaking, Li Chunfeng gently raised his hand, and a power containing the mysteries of the Eight Trigrams quietly gathered from his fingertips and shot out in an instant.

In an instant, Liu Xu's figure was sent flying like a kite with a broken string.

In the blink of an eye, it had flown dozens of meters away, finally crashing heavily into the solid wall.

"puff--"

A dull thud was followed by a piercing groan of pain. Liu Xu coughed up a mouthful of hot blood, which splattered onto the cold ground, looking particularly shocking.

Unlike Jiang Chuan's extraordinary resilience, Liu Xu's body ultimately could not withstand such a powerful impact.

But she remained steadfast in her place, protecting Jiangchuan, which was as important to her as her own life.

"Willow Catkin Girl!"

Qingyun suddenly shouted, his voice carrying an undeniable determination.

A pair of sharp, eagle-like eyes were fixed on Li Chunfeng's figure, filled with fighting spirit and vigilance.

"Don't be impatient, it's your turn next."

Li Chunfeng remained calm and composed, each step he took resembling a precisely calculated chess move, heading straight for Qingyun.

At this moment, a powerful and vast blue spiritual energy suddenly surged from Qingyun's body.

As if it were alive, it rapidly swirled around him, forming a powerful vortex of spiritual energy, and the oppressive yet majestic Xuan-rank aura instantly reached its peak.

"Suffer to death!"

Qingyun roared like thunder, his spiritual power surging, and the lifelike phantom of the Azure Scaled Eagle behind him reappeared.

With a roar, the feathers on his back swept towards Li Chunfeng like a dense and fierce storm, each feather containing the power to tear apart rocks.

However, Li Chunfeng remained unfazed by such an attack, merely extending one hand.

In an instant, the power of Bagua spread out in front of him, like an invisible barrier.

The feathers that shot towards him vanished upon contact with this force, failing to cause Li Chunfeng any harm.

"How...how is this possible?" Qingyun stared in disbelief at the scene before him.

It should be noted that his Azure Scaled Eagle was a genuine Xuan-rank spirit beast, yet his all-out attack had failed to even scratch Li Chunfeng, leaving him utterly astonished.

Before Qingyun could recover from his shock, Li Chunfeng flicked his wrist.

A gigantic hand suddenly appeared in the sky, as if descending from the heavens, pressing down on Qingyun with unparalleled power.

Qingyun had no time to think and could only immediately condense all the spiritual power around him into a protective shield to withstand the attack.

Despite Qingyun's exceptional strength, he was forced to retreat repeatedly under Li Chunfeng's fierce attack, causing the ground beneath his feet to crumble and dust to rise.

At this moment, Jiang Chuan, who had been lying to the side, struggled to get up and wiped away the bloodstains remaining on his lips.

Far from being discouraged, he even smiled knowingly, as if the life-or-death crisis he had just experienced had no effect on him.

Seeing this, Li Chunfeng frowned slightly, feeling very curious that Jiang Chuan could still laugh under such circumstances.

"How can you still laugh out loud at a time like this?" Li Chunfeng asked, puzzled yet intrigued.

Jiang Chuan gripped the Dragon Roar Sword tightly in his hand. The sword's blade shimmered with light, like a dragon poised to pounce.

The sword tip plunged obliquely into the solid rock, instantly filling the entire cave with a tragic yet resolute atmosphere.

His figure appeared lonely yet resilient in the dim firelight; his silhouette seemed to embody countless hardships and challenges, yet it also exuded an irrepressible fighting spirit.

"The reason I'm laughing is because only when facing a strong opponent like you does this duel truly have meaning!"

Jiang Chuan spoke with great enthusiasm, and before he finished speaking, he suddenly burst into a heart-stirring burst of wild laughter.

The laughter contained boundless pride and determination, echoing endlessly within the cave like a thunderclap.

Amidst the maniacal laughter, Jiang Chuan's spiritual energy surged like a tidal wave, instantly reaching an unprecedented peak.

With a deafening roar, the overwhelming shockwave of spiritual energy swept through the entire cave like a storm, cracking the rocks on the cave walls and sending dust flying, as if the world itself had changed color.

Shock flashed in Li Chunfeng's eyes; his pupils contracted as he stared in disbelief at everything before him.

Jiang Chuan actually broke through his own limitations under such critical and heavy pressure, and became a master of the early stage of Xuan rank!
This explosive power in the face of adversity secretly amazed Li Chunfeng.

Jiang Chuan felt the boundless power within his body awakening, and all the pain and fatigue he had previously endured seemed to be instantly washed away by this newfound power.

He threw his head back and laughed, his laughter bold and confident: "Li Chunfeng, did you ever expect such a turn of events? I'm back!"

Faced with such a shocking scene, even Li Chunfeng, who had been through many battles and seen the ups and downs of life, couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth slightly, feeling an indescribable shock deep in his heart.

He thought to himself, just how terrifying is this young man's talent that he was able to break through his limits at such a critical moment of life and death.

If he is not the uncertain factor that will affect the future, but can be used for our own benefit, what a powerful help that would be!

Despite his shock, Li Chunfeng was not afraid.

After all, as a mid-stage Xuan-rank expert, he knew his strength was profound, and even when facing Jiang Chuan, who had just advanced to the early stage of Xuan-rank, he had no fear whatsoever.

It should be noted that the effort and hardship he endured from the initial entry into the Xuan rank to the advancement to the middle stage are unimaginable to ordinary people.

However, Jiang Chuan had already pointed the Dragon Roar Sword in his hand at Li Chunfeng, and the cold light flowing on the sword reflected his unwavering determination.

"Today, the two of us must settle this once and for all!"

His words were firm and resounding.

Then, Jiang Chuan turned to Qingyun and Liuxu, who were hiding to the side, and said with a resolute expression, "Take Liuxu away from here first, and I will follow later."

Upon hearing this, Qingyun looked worried and was about to speak when Jiang Chuan stopped her with a firm gaze: "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

Qingyun's inner hesitation spread outwards like ripples on a lake.

He clearly sensed that even though Jiang Chuan had just broken through to the early stage of the Profound Rank, he would probably be no match for the mysterious and unpredictable Li Chunfeng.

A hint of worry, yet also a sense of helplessness, flickered in his eyes.

"But..." Qingyun was about to speak.

"No buts. My words are orders. Are you disobeying me now?"

Jiang Chuan's words were firm and resolute, his face as serious as if cast in iron, and the determination between his brows left no room for doubt.

Although Qingyun was unwilling, he dared not disobey Jiang Chuan's order, knowing that it was to protect his and Liu Xu's safety.

So he held Liu Xu's hand tightly, and the two searched for a way to escape in the perilous cave.

Suddenly, a deafening roar came from above the cave entrance.

With a flick of his fingertip, Li Chunfeng unleashed a tremendous power.

The blast shattered all the boulders at the cave entrance, and the rubble fell like rain, sealing the entrance completely, making it look like an insurmountable stone mountain.

A sinister and cold smile appeared on Li Chunfeng's lips, and his laughter echoed in the dim cave, sending chills down one's spine.

He said coldly, "Trying to run? Today, no one will escape my grasp! I will make you all perish here!"

Liu Xu turned pale with shock at Li Chunfeng's arrogant words.

She looked at Li Chunfeng in horror, deeply shocked and terrified by his strength, and her body began to tremble uncontrollably.

Seeing this, Jiang Chuan said firmly to Liu Xu, "Liu Xu, don't be afraid, I will definitely take you away from here!"

Before he finished speaking, the Dragon Roar Sword in his hand suddenly burst forth with dazzling golden light.

The golden runes engraved on the sword spun like a galaxy, reaching their maximum speed in an instant. The sword tip, carrying boundless spiritual power, slashed fiercely towards Li Chunfeng.

Jiang Chuan shouted, "Hah! Thunder Dragon Soars to the Sky!"

With this awe-inspiring roar, the Dragon Roar Sword burst forth like a thunderous dragon, carrying overwhelming power as it hurtled straight toward Li Chunfeng.

However, Li Chunfeng did not show the slightest fear, only slightly frowning.

He then snorted coldly, his hands quickly forming a hand seal, and a huge Bagua diagram appeared in front of his chest, forcefully blocking the impact of the thunder dragon.

"Ha, you're still a long way from defeating me!"

Li Chunfeng smiled calmly, then quickly formed hand seals again, and countless spiritual energies containing the power of the Eight Trigrams suddenly surged behind him.

These spiritual energies surged and churned in the air, converging like a tidal wave into a gleaming Bagua peach wood sword. The sword's blade flowed with a mysterious and powerful force, poised to strike, heading straight for Jiang Chuan. (End of Chapter)