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

His presence undoubtedly added more focus to the occasion.

The competition venue is ready.

Jiang Chuan stood in the center of the arena, facing the five Venerable Ones.

They all wore sneers, clearly not optimistic about Jiang Chuan.

Jiang Chuan's haters also made sarcastic remarks online, believing that Jiang Chuan was no match for the five Venerables. However, Jiang Chuan did not care. He knew his own strength and understood that this competition was of great significance to him.

Jiang Chuan took a deep breath, adjusted his mindset, and prepared to meet the upcoming challenge. This competition was not only related to his reputation, but also to whether he could enter the closed space. If he failed, he would be expelled from the Diviner Alliance, and he would miss out on the opportunity to enter the closed space within the Diviner Alliance.

Therefore, he cannot fail.

"First challenge, defeat us." Jin Zun returned to the arena and looked at Jiang Chuan, saying in a deep voice.

The audience erupted in uproar upon hearing this.

"How could Jin Zun have the nerve to say that? All he knows is how to bully the weak with numbers." Some of Jiang Chuan's fans felt it was unfair for him.

Although Jin Zun's words caused dissatisfaction among the audience, it was also part of the competition.

Jiang Chuan was not discouraged by this; instead, it fueled his fighting spirit. He took a deep breath, looked firmly at Jin Zun, and shouted, "Then I'll show you that I, Jiang Chuan, am not someone to be trifled with!"

Dressed in a yellow robe, with his yellow hair moving without wind, Jin Zun took a step forward, revealing his late-stage Xuan-rank strength. At this moment, everyone was shocked, wondering if Jin Zun was about to start disgusting people.

In the surprised eyes of everyone.

Jin Zun slowly raised his right hand.

A golden stream of energy flowed through his fingertips, as if it were alive.

He smiled slightly, a smile that revealed confidence and composure, as if everything was under his control.

"Now, let me see if you are capable of handling the leader of the Diviner Alliance."

Jin Zun's voice echoed in the air; it was magnetic and irresistible.

Seeing this, Jiang Chuan gently dodged Jin Zun's attack by turning to the side. Jin Zun's attack had a probing flavor to it.

Jiang Chuan chuckled lightly, his figure disappearing from the spot like an arrow released from a bow. When he reappeared, he was already beside Jin Zun, and he chopped at Jin Zun's waist with a palm.

"You're moving a bit fast, buddy."

A hint of surprise flashed in Jin Zun's eyes. He hadn't expected Jiang Chuan to be so agile, able to dodge his attack in an instant. He slightly shifted his body, skillfully avoiding Jiang Chuan's attack. At the same time, he raised his right hand, and a golden stream of energy flowed from his fingertips, instantly forming a powerful force field that neutralized Jiang Chuan's attack.

Upon seeing this, Jiang Chuan's aura instantly became fierce. He raised his right hand, and a powerful energy gathered in his palm, instantly forming a dazzling light.

"I'm going to start now." Jin Zun squatted into a horse stance, displaying the posture he only adopted when relieving himself.

With a loud thud, a loud fart rang out between Jin Zun's buttocks. At the same time, he gently pointed forward with his index fingers, effortlessly neutralizing Jiang Chuan's well-practiced attack.

Jiang Chuan knew that Jin Zun liked to use flashy moves and attacks, but he didn't expect to use the impact of the fart to neutralize his lightning mark attack. He frowned and decided to change his strategy.

His aura began to subside and soften. He held the cotton wrapped in lightning in his right hand. This time, he did not release it in a hurry. He looked at Jin Zun, a sly glint in his eyes.

Then, he suddenly raised his left foot and kicked it backward with force.

This kick wasn't particularly powerful.

But Jin Zun sensed something was amiss.

"Oh huh?"

Jin Zun was stunned. He had not expected Jiang Chuan to make such a move. He instinctively tried to dodge, but Jiang Chuan's movements were too fast, and he had no time to dodge.

At the same time, Jiang Chuan suddenly released the energy in his hand.

A dazzling light shot straight toward the golden statue.

Jin Zun instinctively raised his hands, trying to deflect Jiang Chuan's attack.

But this time, his hands could not reach the light.

The light passed directly through his hands and struck his body.

Jin Zun felt a powerful force surge into his body, which he could not withstand, and he collapsed to the ground.

Jiang Chuan stood there, looking at the fallen Jin Zun.

"That Jin Zun is still so careless." Huo Zun, as his best friend, knew that Jin Zun had not used his full strength.

"Jiang Chuan won?" The haters were incredulous; they had always believed that Jiang Chuan had no chance of winning.

Before the match, they kept leaving comments on social media mocking Jiang Chuan, and some even cursed him to lose the match, but Jiang Chuan proved himself with his strength and won a small victory.

"I lost." Jin Zun rolled his eyes. He was defeated so quickly, which might be because Jiang Chuan knew his attack habits and didn't give him time to build up his strength before ending the match.

Jin Zun's face wore a disdainful expression.

They believed that Jiang Chuan was only good at opportunism.

However, Jin Zun's disdain did not last long.

He knew very well what was happening in martial arts competitions.

Victory is victory, regardless of the means used.

Jiang Chuan's actions, though seemingly opportunistic, are in fact a strategy, which also requires profound knowledge and keen insight.

Jin Zun began to reflect on himself.

Why did they lose so quickly in the match?
Is it really because Jiang Chuan understands his attack habits?

Or is it for some other reason?
Jin Zun realized that he needed to change his attack methods and could not remain unchanged.

He realized this from seeing Li Chunfeng smiling at him. Knowing that Li Chunfeng had made a specimen of his fighting style and shown it to Jiang Chuan, Jin Zun stood up, dusted himself off, and gave Li Chunfeng the middle finger.

Upon seeing this, Li Chunfeng responded by extending his middle finger.

A bitter smile appeared on Jin Zun's lips.

This failure was a valuable lesson for him.

He can no longer stick to his old ways; he must constantly innovate.

Only then can they remain competitive in martial arts competitions.

Jin Zun looked at Jiang Chuan and saw that he had a big smile on his face.

He appeared very confident.

Jin Zun knew that Jiang Chuan had not yet used his full strength.

"I suspect that you were secretly watching female streamers dance during your seclusion the other day?" Fire Lord's fiery red eyebrows turned to look at Golden Lord, who was walking towards him. He hadn't missed a single moment of the battle between him and Jiang Chuan, and he knew his strength, but he couldn't accept that he had been defeated by Jiang Chuan so easily.

Jin Zun smiled slightly, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes, and said, "You underestimate Jiang Chuan. He is not as simple as you think. I lost to him because I didn't want to lose so badly."

Upon hearing this, the Fire Lord's expression changed slightly.

Jin Zun's words made Huo Zun's scalp tingle. These Venerables had come to test Jiang Chuan, but Jin Zun had actually gone easy on him. He couldn't accept that.

"Coward, you always love to talk big, but when it comes to actual fighting, you're like a sissy." Fire Lord couldn't accept that Jiang Chuan was standing there unharmed, because they had agreed to teach Jiang Chuan a lesson.

Fire Lord's speech was as fiery as his personality; he spoke without restraint.

Jin Zun has been by his side for so long.

I had already figured out his habits.

He didn't take his words to heart.

He could only pray that Jiang Chuan could correct his personality, because among these Venerables, the Fire Venerable only talked nonsense to him, and he found the Water Venerable's delicate appearance and his awkward and hesitant communication with him as if he had just met a long-awaited nectar puzzled him.

"I'll take the next round." Fire Lord couldn't stand Jiang Chuan jumping around in front of him, so he pushed aside Golden Lord who was blocking his way and decided to take the stage himself to show Jiang Chuan how powerful he was.

Fire Lord's eyes burned like flames, filled with boundless fighting spirit. His steps were firm and powerful, each step seemingly declaring his determination to the world. His posture was as upright as a pine tree, and his imposing aura was like a tiger descending a mountain, making him a force to be reckoned with. Flames coiled around his hands, like two giant pythons, writhing and leaping, displaying immense power.

Jiang Chuan sensed the aura emanating from Huo Zun.

My heart couldn't help but tighten.

According to the information Li Chunfeng gave him, Huo Zun loved fighting and sought excitement and pleasure. He would not stop his fiery fists unless his opponent knelt down and begged for mercy. This ruthless attitude was well-known in the Diviner Alliance.

Fire Lord's fist technique is unique, with every move filled with a fiery aura. His fist technique is as hot as flames, and every punch carries a strong explosive force, making people feel the intense heat.

Although he has a fiery temper, he moves with incredible agility, like a flame dancing in the air, making him impossible to predict.

"Please advise me." Jiang Chuan gestured for him to speak.

Fire Lord didn't want to waste words with him. He strode forward, his entire body enveloped in flames, and launched an attack on Jiang Chuan. He waved his hands, and flames rained down on Jiang Chuan.

Jiang Chuan reacted swiftly, dodging the Fire Lord's attack with a swift movement. A smile appeared on his lips as he counterattacked, unleashing a chain of lightning bolts that hurtled towards the Fire Lord.

Facing Jiang Chuan's lightning attack, Huo Zun did not back down, but instead swung his heavy fist and blasted it away.

Jiang Chuan's eyes flashed with surprise upon seeing this.

I never expected that the Fire Lord's physical body would be so powerful.

Immediately afterwards, he quickly formed hand seals, and a powerful spiritual energy fluctuation emanated from his body.

Huo Zun sensed the fluctuations in Jiang Chuan's mental energy and his heart tightened. He knew that Jiang Chuan was about to launch a mental energy attack, so he immediately held his breath and focused all his attention on defending against Jiang Chuan's mental energy attack.

Fire Lord considered himself invincible in physical combat, but he seemed somewhat powerless against mental attacks.

Jiang Chuan's spiritual power surged towards Huo Zun like a storm, attempting to invade his consciousness. However, although Huo Zun had a powerful physical body, his spiritual cultivation was equally unfathomable. He calmed his mind and used his powerful spiritual power to build a solid defense line to resist Jiang Chuan's attack.

The spiritual energies of the two sides collided in mid-air.

It stirred up waves of energy.

It was like an invisible storm.

"You didn't expect that, did you? My weakest mental strength is actually this powerful. Isn't that surprising?" Fire Lord said excitedly, revealing two large, fiery red teeth.

Jiang Chuan had planned to use his mental strength to defeat Fire Lord, but now it seemed that it wouldn't be that easy. His expression changed slightly; he hadn't expected Fire Lord's mental strength to be so resilient.

Huo Zun was also secretly alarmed. Jiang Chuan's mental attack was much stronger than he had expected, and he had to go all out to defend against it.

After this period of seclusion, Huo Zun focused on cultivating his weaknesses, particularly his mental strength. To enhance his willpower, he even refrained from spending a single penny while watching female streamers dance during his seclusion.

The Fire Lord's self-control.

This greatly enhanced his mental strength.

He understood that in order to go further on the path of cultivation...

Therefore, one must be strict with oneself, overcome all temptations, and constantly improve one's willpower.

Thus began a fierce battle of mental strength between the two, while Fire Lord's fists were not idle, falling like meteorites, each attack carrying the force of thunder.

Jiang Chuan, however, remained calm and used his mental power to create illusions to confuse Huo Zun and find his weaknesses.

Time passed by minute by minute.

The battle between the two remained incredibly intense.

Fire Lord's attacks grew increasingly fierce, and Jiang Chuan began to feel the pressure mounting. If he couldn't find Fire Lord's weakness, the scales of victory would eventually tip in his favor.

"no solution anymore."

A resolute glint flashed in Jiang Chuan's eyes as he summoned the Dragon Roar Sword.

There was a loud clang from the field.

The Fire Lord's crimson fist slammed into the blade of the Dragon Roar Sword, producing a crisp sound.

Jiang Chuan's body trembled slightly. The power of Huo Zun's fist was like a raging furnace, with scorching airflow impacting his meridians. However, he did not retreat. Instead, he relied on the support of the Dragon Roar Sword to stabilize his body, and with a backhand strike, the tip of the sword drew a beautiful arc, aiming straight for Huo Zun's throat.

Seeing the dazzling sword light, Huo Zun's heart skipped a beat. He leaped back in time to avoid a fatal blow. However, Jiang Chuan's offensive did not stop. The sword light rained down, instantly forming a sword net that blocked all of Huo Zun's paths.

"You think you're the only one with a weapon? You little brat." Fire Lord paused and summoned his Flaming Axe.

The moment the Flame Axe appeared, everyone around was shocked.

"Jiang Chuan actually managed to force out the Fire Venerable's Blazing Axe. It seems this young man has some extraordinary abilities." The Water Venerable sat in the void, her slender hand supporting her cheek, her tightly closed eyes slightly open as she scrutinized Jiang Chuan.

"I already said this kid is no ordinary person." Jin Zun rubbed his hands together, feeling an undeniable responsibility for holding back.

Jiang Chuan's expression turned solemn. The battle that followed would be even more intense. He gripped the Dragon Roar Sword tightly, preparing to meet the Fire Lord's attack.

Fire Lord brandished his Flaming Axe, the blade ablaze with raging flames, exuding a fierce aura. He roared and swung the axe at Jiang Chuan.

Jiang Chuan dared not be careless. He wielded the Dragon Roar Sword, its light flashing like a bolt of lightning, and instantly clashed with the Blazing Axe. The axe and sword struck, producing a series of booming sounds.

Jiang Chuan felt a jolt in his arm; the Fire Lord's strength was indeed astonishing. However, he did not back down. He used exquisite sword techniques to deflect the Fire Lord's attack.

Sword light and flames clashed, creating a tense and intense atmosphere.

The battle between Jiang Chuan and Huo Zun attracted everyone's attention.

"Jiang Chuan's swordsmanship is indeed remarkable; he can actually contend with the Fire Lord's Blazing Axe," the Wood Lord exclaimed in admiration. (End of Chapter)