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

Ling Juan felt a bit cheated, and put on an innocent look as she spoke, "Besides, don't you often touch my head? Doesn't that mean there's something wrong with you?"

Li Yi smiled slightly, amused by Ling Juan's rhetorical question.

She knew that Ling Juan was deliberately changing the subject.

But his words still warmed her heart.

She gently patted the scroll. "Alright, I know you're joking, but this is a crucial moment, so let's focus."

“Okay, I understand,” Ling Juan replied, then added, “But you looked really tempting just now.”

Upon hearing this, Li Yi blushed.

She hadn't expected Lingjuan to say such a thing; judging from her voice, Lingjuan was only three or four years old.

She pretended not to hear Ling Juan's words.

But in fact.

Her heart started racing.

She knew that Ling Juan was teasing her, but this teasing made her feel happy.

"Alright, let's continue." Li Yi smiled awkwardly.

Jiang Chuan was sitting in a dark corner inside the cave.

He closed his eyes tightly, sensing the power of the soul within his body.

The Dragon Roar Sword was placed in front of him, its blade gleaming with a cold light, a manifestation of sword intent.

His goal is to integrate sword intent into his body and make it compatible with his soul power, which is no easy task.

Jiang Chuan knew that he needed to merge his sword intent with the power of his soul.

You must first understand the intent of swordsmanship.

And sword intent.

It's not just about the sharpness and violence of the sword.

It's more of a spirit, a will, and a demeanor.

He began to try, slowly opening his mind to feel everything around him—the sound of the wind, the sound of the water, even the texture of the rocks. He tried to connect these sensations with sword intent, but after trying for a long time, he still couldn't find the right feeling.

Jiang Chuan gradually became anxious. He knew that this couldn't go on forever, and he needed a more direct and effective method.

So he began to try a new method. He tried to directly contact the sword intent with his soul power, and tried to use his soul to perceive the sword intent, understand the sword intent, and merge with the sword intent.

He closed his eyes, stretched out his arms, palms down, and felt the power of his soul within him, the presence of sword intent. He tried to find a balance, a balance that would allow his soul and sword intent to merge perfectly.

Time passed by minute by minute.

Jiang Chuan's mood gradually calmed down. He was no longer anxious or impatient. He began to enjoy the process and the feeling of finding balance.

Suddenly, he felt a faint fluctuation, a very subtle sensation, like a gentle breeze brushing across a lake. Yet, he could clearly sense that it was the sword intent conveying a message to him, telling him that he had found balance and could now merge his sword intent with his soul power.

Just as the sword intent and soul were about to merge, something bad still happened: the Dragon Roar Sword was ejected uncontrollably.

Jiang Chuan's attention was instantly drawn back to reality by this unexpected situation.

He opened his eyes.

His gaze was fixed on the flying Dragon Roar Sword.

The sword flashed through the dark cave, leaving a blinding trail of light.

It then crashed into the opposite rock wall with a loud bang.

The sword trembled slightly, then stabilized, embedding itself in the rock wall, its hilt swaying gently.

Jiang Chuan immediately realized that this might be due to the unstable fusion of his soul power and sword intent.

He took a deep breath and adjusted his mindset.

Slowly stand up.

With steady steps, Jiang Chuan walked towards the Dragon Roar Sword.

He reached out, gently grasped the hilt, and pulled the sword from the rock face.

Jiang Chuan stared at the blade, his eyes filled with determination.

The fusion of sword intent and soul power is not something that can be achieved overnight; it requires constant experimentation and comprehension.

He plunged the Dragon Roar Sword into the ground beside him, then sat down again, closed his eyes, and continued his previous cultivation. This time, he was more careful, sensing the flow of soul power while trying to touch the sword intent in a more subtle way.

Time passed quietly.

Apart from Jiang Chuan's breathing and the occasional dripping of water from the rock walls, there was no other sound inside the cave.

His state of mind gradually calmed down.

The balance between soul power and sword intent is becoming stronger and stronger.

After an unknown amount of time, Jiang Chuan felt a powerful force surging within his body. It was a feeling that was both familiar and strange. This force traveled through his meridians and merged perfectly with his soul power.

He opened his eyes, but there was no joy in them as he had succeeded. "Still not quite there, not quite what?" he muttered to himself.

Outside the cave, Li Yi and Ling Juan were battling the ostrich monsters.

Every shout and the whooshing sound of the ostrich monster army's attacks made Jiang Chuan's heart beat slightly faster.

Every time he stayed in the cave, Li Yi would be in greater danger.

However, Jiang Chuan was stuck on comprehending the Supreme Mythical Sword Technique. Although he had already fused the sword intent and soul power, how could he condense the fused product into a substance and transform it into attack methods and power?
This problem has been troubling Jiangchuan.

He knew he had to solve this problem.

Only then can one truly master the supreme mythical sword technique and protect oneself and teammates in battle.

He closed his eyes again, sinking his mind into the depths of his heart, where he found his understanding of sword intent and his perception of soul power. He began to try to fuse these two powers at a deeper level, attempting to find the key to transforming them into offensive means.

Time passed by minute by minute.

Sweat gradually beaded on Jiang Chuan's forehead.

His breathing also began to become rapid.

Outside the cave, the protective sphere formed by the spirit scroll shattered under the relentless efforts of the ostrich monster army.

Li Yi and Ling Juan lost their protective barrier and fell from the sky to the ground.

Upon seeing this, the ostrich monster army immediately launched a fierce attack.

They split into several small teams, forming a fan-shaped formation, and charged towards Li Yi and Ling Juan.

Li Yi watched as the ostrich monster's attack drew ever closer.

However, he remained very calm.

She hugged Lingjuan tightly and said, "Lingjuan, what do we do? We're surrounded."

Ling Juan trembled gently in Li Yi's arms, as if she were also thinking nervously.

Suddenly, it emitted a faint light, and then a transparent shield appeared around Li Yi and Ling Juan.

The ostrich monster's attack slammed into the shield with a loud bang, but the shield remained as solid as a rock and was not broken.

"Little sister."

"Stop making futile resistance."

“Go back with my brother.”

"If you serve your brothers well, we might consider sparing your life." The lead ostrich monster slowly approached Li Yi, who was surrounded by them.

Hear this.

Li Yijiao slowly backed away until she bumped into a large tree and stopped.

She bit her lip tightly, her eyes shining with determination.

“You cruel magical beasts.” She raised the spirit scroll and pointed it at the ostrich magical beast walking towards her, and said again, “Do you think you can threaten me? I would rather die than bow down to you!” Li Yi’s face was extremely solemn.

The ostrich-like monsters laughed at her words. The leader of the monsters sneered, "You foolish little girl, your resistance only excites us more."

Li Yi didn't answer; she just hugged Ling Juan tightly.

The lead ostrich monster walked up to her, raised its giant claws and shattered the protective shield around her, then used its massive wings to pinch her chin and said, "Look at me, what is your obsession?"

"Is it this?" The ostrich monster grabbed the spirit scroll from Li Yi's arms with its beak and chewed it fiercely.

“The Spirit Scroll…” Li Yi’s voice trembled, her charm still undiminished.

Are you still waiting for that cowardly young man who fears death?

"If he had the guts, would he have abandoned you and your child?"

"Will it put you in danger?"

"Ah! Tell me!" The ostrich monster gripped Li Yi's face even tighter as its tone became more forceful, leaving red marks on her cheek.

Li Yi closed her beautiful eyes tightly, tears sliding down her cheeks.

It traced the mark left by the ostrich monster.

“You monsters will never understand.”

"The warmth and faith in the human heart."

Li Yi's voice was weak but firm: "We have love, we have hope, and we have aspirations for the future."

The ostrich monster looked disdainful upon hearing her words, but a hint of doubt flickered in its eyes.

Love? Hope? Aspiration?

The lead monster scoffed, "Can we eat these? Will they make us stronger?"

Suddenly, the lead ostrich monster foamed at the mouth and collapsed in front of Li Yi, convulsing. Ling Juan crawled out of its mouth in a disheveled state.

"You dare to eat me without even asking if my poisonous attacks agree?" Ling Juan said, hands on her hips, looking refreshed.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Li Yi observed her surroundings and discovered a gap in the ostrich monster's fan-shaped formation. She immediately seized the opportunity and rushed over with the spirit scroll.

Upon seeing this, the ostrich monster immediately adjusted its formation.

They attempted to surround Li Yi and Ling Juan.

But Li Yi had already seen their weakness. She used the power of the spirit scroll to instantly release a powerful energy wave, which repelled the ostrich monster.

Just then, the ostrich monster ancestor, who was confronting Jiang Chuan, blocked Li Yi's path.

Jiang Chuan, who was inside the cave, was getting restless. His Heavenly Rank soul sensed that the ancestral ostrich monster had arrived, and Li Yi and Ling Juan were no match for it.

But the Supreme Mythical Sword Technique is only one step away from completion.

If he gets up now, it would be tantamount to giving up, and all his previous efforts would be in vain.

Just as Jiang Chuan was about to give up and stand up, he heard a voice in his ear: "Do you have someone you want to protect?"

"Who is it?" Jiang Chuan stared at his surroundings.

The Dragon Roar Sword slowly rose from the ground and came to Jiang Chuan's side.

"Is that you, Dragon's Roar Sword?" This was the first time Jiang Chuan had spoken to Dragon's Roar Sword like this.

Jiang Chuan was deeply moved by these words.

“I have it, and now I’m going to protect this person.”

Jiang Chuan's voice was firm and powerful.

Are you willing to sacrifice yourself for the people you want to protect?

“Pick me up and savor my words.”

"Let's protect that lucky star together." Long Yinjian's voice grew softer and softer, as if it were dead silent.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chuan gripped the Dragon Roar Sword tightly.

He felt a powerful force flowing from the sword into his body.

This feeling? Could it be... the power of belief?
Jiang Chuan exclaimed inwardly.

This is the final step in the unparalleled mythical sword technique he has always pursued.

Only the power of conviction that arises from having someone you want to protect in your heart can penetrate defenses and ignore all defenses!

A strong emotion welled up in Jiang Chuan's heart.

That was his deep affection for his family, friends, and this land.

He understood, he finally understood.

The final step of the Supreme Mythical Sword Technique is not merely an improvement in skill.

Rather, it is the sublimation of the soul.

Only by integrating personal emotions and beliefs into swordsmanship can one truly achieve mastery.

He closed his eyes, feeling the power of his inner conviction.

That power, like surging spring water, gradually gathered into a clear stream, flowing through his body. He felt his body being cleansed by this power, and his mind became more resolute.

Only those who are committed to protecting others can gather the powerful force of their beliefs.

He gripped the Dragon Roar Sword tightly, feeling the power it transmitted to him. His body seemed to be surrounded by an invisible force, a strong belief, a firm commitment to the one he was protecting.

Jiang Chuan closed his eyes, feeling the fluctuations in his heart.

He thought of that person, the one he was willing to give everything to protect.

"Power, come forth!"

Jiang Chuan suddenly opened his eyes, and his hands began to shimmer with a faint light, which was the promise deep in his heart that was gradually becoming stronger.

At this moment, Li Yi and Ling Juan were surrounded by the ostrich monster army. Their indomitable will angered them, and they prepared to end their lives.

"I'm still a child, I don't want to die." Ling Juan nestled in Li Yi's arms, unable to face death.

Li Yi hugged Ling Juan tightly in her arms and said tenderly, "Don't be afraid, your sister will stay with you."

"Aren't you afraid of dying, sister?" Ling Juan didn't understand what she was insisting on.

"I always believed that he would appear." Li Yi feigned aloofness.

At this moment, the ostrich monster army let out a deafening roar.

They marched with firm steps, approaching Li Yi and Ling Juan.

The shadow of death loomed over them, as if one more step forward would devour their lives.

"Jiang Chuan, why aren't you here yet..." Ling Juan asked, puzzled.

A determined glint flashed in Li Yi's eyes.

The wait at this moment.

Perhaps this is the last hope.

She gently stroked Lingjuan's hair and whispered, "Don't worry, he will definitely come."

As the ostrich monster army drew ever closer, Li Yi remained calm and composed.

"I have a knife here. If you cut off one of each other's organs, I will let you go," the ostrich-like demonic beast ancestor said calmly.

Li Yi frowned, knowing that this was a trick by the ostrich monster to make them kill each other.

"Can't do it?"

"Then I'll help you out." The ostrich-like demonic beast ancestor gave his subordinates a wink, signaling them to strip Li Yi naked so they could begin.

"You shameless bastards, all you do is strip clothes off every day, don't you ever find anything new?" Li Yi lowered her eyes slightly, biting her red lips tightly with her pearly teeth.

The ostrich monster ancestor and its minions were stunned.

They hadn't expected this seemingly frail woman to have such courage to speak like that. (End of Chapter)