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

"Second brother, do you think that monster's weak point might be its head?"

Qingyun suddenly pointed to the monster's crimson eyes, "Every time it is injured, there is a slight hesitation there, as if it is in pain or dizziness."

Shen Jing looked in the direction Qingyun was pointing and carefully observed the monster's reaction.

Indeed, as Qingyun said, whenever the attack touched the head, especially near the eyes, the monster's movements would always pause.

A thought struck him, and he had a new plan.

"Qingyun, you draw its attention, I'll try to attack its head!"

Shen Jing made a quick decision and took out a silver-white talisman from his pocket. It was a rare magic treasure given to him by Li Chunfeng in the Diviner Alliance—the Soul-Stabilizing Talisman.

Qingyun took a deep breath and pointed his sword directly at the demonic beast: "Second Brother, be careful!"

Having said that, he brandished his longsword, unleashing a powerful sword aura that shot straight into the monster's abdomen, enraging it.

The monster turned and roared, its massive body lunging towards Qingyun.

Qingyun nimbly dodged, maneuvering with the monster while looking for an opportunity to guide its head toward Shen Jing's location.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Shen Jing quietly approached, locked his gaze on the demon beast's eyes, and chanted an incantation to activate the Soul-Stabilizing Talisman.

As the talisman emitted a faint silver light, Shen Jing threw it at the demon beast.

The soul-fixing talisman drew an arc in the air and accurately affixed itself to the monster's left eye.

In an instant, the monster's movements slowed down noticeably, and the part of its left eye covered by the talisman seemed to freeze, revealing a trace of confusion.

Shen Jing seized the opportunity, gathered all his spiritual power, and unleashed his strongest attack.

"Great Void Breaking Yuan!"

Shen Jing gave a low shout.

A streak of azure sword light pierced the night sky like a meteor, heading straight for the monster's left eye.

The sword light pierced through the Soul-Stabilizing Talisman and deeply penetrated the demon beast's eye, instantly igniting a raging inferno.

The monster let out a mournful howl, its massive body trembling violently, revealing for the first time an uncontrollable fear.

"It's done!"

Qingyun shouted with delight and seized the opportunity to launch a fierce attack. Sword light rained down on the monster, each strike aimed directly at its right eye.

Under the double blow, the monster completely lost control, blindly swinging its claws and trampling indiscriminately, shattering the surrounding trees and rocks.

Just then, Shen Jing and Qingyun simultaneously withdrew their attacks and retreated rapidly. The demonic beast's body gradually shrank amidst painful spasms, until it returned to one-third of its original size, then collapsed to the ground, no longer moving.

Each of its eyes has a charred hole, losing its luster, symbolizing the end of its life.

Qingyun, panting heavily, came to Shen Jing's side: "Second Brother, is this demon beast... really dead?"

Shen Jing smiled slightly, equally tired but full of a sense of accomplishment.

"The Soul-Stabilizing Talisman weakened its mental defenses, and with our concentrated attack on its visual center, we should have completely destroyed its life source."

Just as the two relaxed their guard, the monster's body began to emit bursts of black energy.

The black mist enveloped the demonic beast once again.

"this!"

Shen Jing's pupils dilated again!

What exactly is this monster?
Before their very eyes, the dead beast came back to life!
Shen Jing and Qingyun stared in astonishment at the scene before them, at the demon beast that had been confirmed dead.

It was enveloped in dense black mist, like a greedy beast devouring all life around it.

The process of rebirth was full of eeriness and terror, as if it absorbed even the gloom in the world, forming a pitch-black vortex that sent chills down one's spine.

"how is this possible?"

Qingyun gripped the sword hilt tightly and gritted his teeth, saying, "Even an immortal body shouldn't have such regenerative abilities!"

Shen Jing frowned in thought, a resolute glint in his eyes.

"These phenomena may not be simply physical regeneration."

"Qingyun, you and I must join forces to sever its root cause before it fully recovers!"

Qingyun nodded vigorously, both of them knowing that the situation at this moment allowed no room for hesitation.

They exchanged a knowing glance, adjusted their breathing, and gathered their strength.

"Second brother, let's go together!"

Qingyun shouted loudly and launched the first attack.

He moved like lightning, his jade sword glowing with emerald light, heading straight for the demonic beast.

At the same time, Shen Jing also activated his spiritual power, and the Bagua Demon-Sealing Array quietly appeared under his feet, shining with golden light, providing assistance for Qingyun's charge.

Although the monster was still in the process of rebirth, its keen senses allowed it to detect the threat.

It roared and tried to struggle to its feet to block Qingyun.

However, Qingyun moved nimbly, avoiding the beast's claws, and went straight for its core—the central area that was constantly rotating and absorbing black energy.

"Azure Scales Break Through the Waves!"

Qingyun roared, his sword light flashing like a dragon, piercing fiercely into the core of the demon beast.

In an instant, the emerald green sword energy and the black energy intertwined and collided, stirring up a powerful shockwave that sent the surrounding vegetation flying and the ground cracking.

Upon seeing this, Shen Jing immediately summoned the Soul-Stabilizing Talisman and, in coordination with Qingyun's attack, aimed it at the core of the demon beast.

The Soul-Fixing Talisman traced a silvery-white path in the air and accurately attached itself to the core of the demon beast. Instantly, an invisible force seeped in and began to erode its life force.

"Great Void Breaking Yuan!"

Shen Jing then unleashed his strongest attack. The azure sword light, like the light of dawn, pierced through the binding of the Soul-Fixing Talisman and went straight into the core of the demon beast.

The two attacks failed to stop the monster's rebirth. Instead, the powerful sword energy and the power of the Soul-Stabilizing Talisman acted as a catalyst, making the surging black energy within the monster's body even more violent.

The increasingly intense demonic aura, like ink spilled, permeated the entire forest, making this already dark and gloomy forest even more eerie and terrifying.

Qingyun stared at the black mist that almost blotted out the sky, his mind reeling.

His grip on the sword tightened involuntarily, and he murmured, "What kind of monster is this?"
They can so arbitrarily manipulate life and death, drawing upon our attack power for their own use!

Shen Jing was also shocked, but the determination in his eyes did not diminish in the slightest.

He took out a round, black pill from his waist; it was the Rejuvenation Pill given to him by his master, Li Chunfeng.

Without hesitation, he swallowed it, and a warm current instantly rose from his dantian, rapidly spreading throughout his meridians. The immense spiritual power poured into his long-depleted spiritual sea like a tide, instantly restoring his fighting strength.

"Qingyun, this demon is extraordinary, but the more extraordinary it is, the more we must not let it escape!"

Shen Jing suppressed the discomfort caused by the drug's effects and said in a firm and powerful voice, "It uses our attacks to strengthen itself, so let's see who can better control this power!"

Upon hearing this, Qingyun's eyes flashed with determination, and he nodded heavily: "Second Brother is right. No matter what, we must slay this demon today!"

As soon as they finished speaking, the two of them leaped up at the same time, like two sharp bolts of lightning, approaching the monster from the left and right sides respectively.

The Azure Cloud Sword's momentum was like a rainbow, its tip shimmering with emerald light, and each swing carried the force of an overwhelming mountain.

Shen Jing was surrounded by golden light, with the Eight Trigrams Demon-Sealing Formation flowing around him. His long sword was like a thunderbolt descending upon the world, and each strike was accompanied by a heart-shaking thunderous sound.

"Azure Scales Break Through the Waves!"

Qingyun roared, and the sword light suddenly surged several times over, transforming into a gigantic azure dragon that lunged at the demonic beast with bared fangs and claws. "Tai Xu Po Yuan!"

Shen Jing followed closely behind, his azure sword light converging into a beam that tore through the night sky, aiming straight for the monster's heart.

Sensing the powerful attacks of the two, the demonic beast roared angrily to the sky, its black energy surging wildly to form a thick protective shield in an attempt to withstand their attacks.

However, Qingyun's Azure Scale Wave Breaker was like an ice-breaking cone, easily piercing through the black qi protection and fiercely stabbing into the monster's chest.

At the same time, Shen Jing's Tai Xu Po Yuan, carrying the force of a thunderbolt, struck the monster's heart with perfect accuracy, unleashing a deafening roar.

The monster writhed in agony, and the black protective shield collapsed instantly under the combined attack of the two.

However, just when they thought they had successfully dealt a heavy blow to the monster, an astonishing scene unfolded—the black energy at the monster's wound suddenly surged and healed rapidly, returning it to its original state in the blink of an eye.

"how is this possible?"

Qingyun stared in disbelief at the scene before him.

Shen Jing frowned. He knew that conventional methods would probably be insufficient to eliminate this monster with its incredible regenerative abilities.

He looked at Qingyun, and their eyes met, conveying the same belief: a more effective response strategy must be found.

"Qingyun, you take care of keeping it occupied, I'll figure out a way."

Shen Jing said hurriedly, while his mind raced, trying to recall if his master had ever taught him any methods to deal with this kind of enemy.

Qingyun didn't ask any further questions. He knew that Shen Jing must be searching for a way to solve the mystery of the immortality of the demon beasts.

He took a deep breath, drew his sword, and fought again, engaging the demon beast in a fierce battle with his superb swordsmanship, buying it time.

The demonic beast was clearly furious at Qingyun's harassment, but every time it tried to attack Shen Jing, Qingyun skillfully deflected its attacks. The situation on the battlefield was at a stalemate, and a tense and oppressive atmosphere filled the air.

Finally, Shen Jing found a clue in his mind. His expression turned serious, and he looked up at Qingyun.

"Qingyun, I've found a way! You need to lure it into unleashing its full power, creating a brief period of weakness. During this time, I will use a secret technique to try and sever its connection with the evil energy outside!"

Upon hearing this, Qingyun's eyes flashed with joy, and he replied loudly, "Alright! Second Brother, I'll lure it into making a move right away!"

In the ensuing battle, Qingyun deliberately exposed an opening, luring the demon beast to unleash its full power. Once the demon beast had charged up, a streak of black light shot straight towards Qingyun like a bolt of lightning.

Qingyun's figure flashed, skillfully dodging the attack while simultaneously counterattacking with sword energy, successfully triggering the monster's weakened state.

Seeing that the time was ripe, Shen Jing formed a hand seal and chanted an ancient incantation. A golden light emerged from his palm, transforming into an octagonal demon-locking tower that landed precisely on the head of the demon beast.

The Bagua Demon-Locking Tower spun rapidly, releasing a powerful suction force in an attempt to sever the connection between the demonic beasts and the evil energy from the outside world.

The monster clearly sensed the threat and struggled frantically, its black energy surging as it tried to break free of the sealing formation.

However, Shen Jing held firm to the formation, and no matter how the demon beast struggled, it could not break free.

At this critical moment, Qingyun seized the opportunity, his longsword gleaming with a dazzling green light, and thrust it into the heart of the demon beast.

This time, the sword tip successfully pierced through the monster's defenses and reached its heart.

"Break!" Qingyun shouted, unleashing a burst of sword energy that instantly shattered the monster's heart.

"Roar--"

With a mournful wail, the beast's massive body trembled violently, and black energy gushed out of its wounds like a flood, only to be mercilessly swallowed up by the Bagua Demon-Locking Tower.

Its body gradually became transparent, as if its life essence was being slowly drained away, and its originally fierce gaze gradually dimmed.

Qingyun was panting, his clothes soaked with sweat, but he kept his eyes fixed on the monster, not daring to relax for a moment.

Shen Jing's face was pale, and cold sweat dripped down his forehead, but he still gritted his teeth and persevered, maintaining the operation of the Demon Locking Tower.

He knew that if he was even slightly careless, the monster might revive again.

"It's almost... over."

Shen Jing spoke with difficulty, his tone filled with exhaustion, but even more so with the excitement of about to defeat a formidable enemy.

"Second brother, can you still hold on?"

Qingyun asked with concern, even though he himself was exhausted.

Shen Jing smiled slightly, a smile that, though weary, was incredibly firm: "Don't worry, we've been preparing for this day for far too long."

At this moment, the beast's roars grew weaker and weaker, its body became almost transparent, with only its skeleton vaguely visible.

The black energy inside the Bagua Demon-Locking Tower has been completely absorbed, emitting a dazzling golden light that illuminates the dark forest.

Suddenly, a cunning glint flashed in the monster's eyes. With its last ounce of strength, it hurled a black beam of light at Shen Jing.

Shen Jing's expression changed drastically. He wanted to dodge, but it was too late.

In the moment of crisis, Qingyun rushed over without hesitation, standing in front of Shen Jing and taking the brunt of the attack.

"Qingyun!"

Shen Jing exclaimed in surprise, only to see Qingyun's body struck by the black light, instantly flying backward and crashing heavily to the ground.

"Second brother, don't worry about me, keep going!"

Despite the excruciating pain, Qingyun struggled to her feet and looked at Shen Jing with unwavering determination.

Shen Jing felt a mix of emotions. He gave Qingyun a deep look, then resolutely turned away and continued to focus on controlling the Demon Locking Tower.

He understood that this was his last chance, and he absolutely could not afford to fail at the last hurdle.

"Qingyun, you must hold on!"

Shen Jing murmured to himself.

The beast's life force had weakened to the point of almost disappearing, but its eyes were still fixed on Shen Jing, as if it wanted to make one last desperate attempt.

However, as the golden light of the Bagua Demon-Locking Tower grew brighter, the monster's body eventually vanished completely, leaving behind only a silent forest.

"call……"

Shen Jing collapsed to the ground, staring at the empty space ahead, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

He slowly turned around and looked at Qingyun, who was equally exhausted, not far away. The two smiled at each other.

Without words, they could feel the deep brotherhood that had been tested by life and death.

"Second brother, we won."

Qingyun's voice was a little hoarse, but his joy was evident.

"Yeah, we won."

Shen Jing nodded, a smile playing on his lips, before collapsing to the ground, too exhausted to speak.

"I can't work so hard next time. Jiang Chuan is more suitable for this kind of thing."

"I hate all this fighting and killing!"

Shen Jing sighed deeply.

But Qingyun glanced at him and said, "Come on, you looked like you wanted to be eaten by that monster just now."

The two smiled at each other.

At this moment, the main force behind them saw the monsters being destroyed and froze in place, looking in the direction of the battle that had just taken place.

"Shen Jing and his partner really did it." (End of Chapter)