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

Jiang Chuan nodded and cautiously approached the gourd. He looked at the wine spirits that had been sucked into the gourd, his heart filled with doubt.

What exactly are these spirits of wine?
Why are they here? What is their purpose?
Jiang Chuan looked at the gourd, his mind filled with a thousand thoughts; he rarely studied fine wines.

"What was it that tried to steal the soul of Thunder Wine just now?" Jiang Chuan asked Jian Sen, puzzled.

“Those spirits are called wine spirits, and they only appear when a high-grade wine appears in the world,” Jensen explained after a moment’s thought.

"I see." Jiang Chuan nodded.

As dusk gradually fell, the twilight, like thick ink, gradually painted over the entire sky.

Jiang Chuan stood on the ground, gazing at the place where the Diviners' Alliance was located, his thoughts drifting far away, wondering if Li Chunfeng had managed the Diviners' Alliance well.

Time was of the essence, and he needed to help the spirit scroll break the seal, so he declined Jensen's kind invitation.

"Take me to the place where the spirit scroll is sealed." Jiang Chuan frowned slightly and looked at Jian Sen, who was drinking.

"So eager? Why not stay for a few days? I have plenty of fine wine here," Jason warmly invited.

"As you know, the Qingyun Sect and the Diviner Alliance are hostile to each other."

"It is already a major taboo for me, as the leader of the Diviners Alliance, to be here."

“The longer I stay, the greater the danger,” Jiang Chuan said.

Jason put down his wine glass, looked deeply at Jiang Chuan with a gaze full of understanding and reluctance, then nodded and stood up.

“Alright, Jiang Chuan, I’ll take you there.” Jensen’s voice was deep and firm.

As soon as he finished speaking, Jason arrived in front of the giant sorghum stalk by the moonlight. After looking around to make sure no one was there, he gathered a wisp of spiritual energy and shot it toward a leaf of the giant sorghum stalk.

As the attack subsided, Ye Zi's body shifted slightly, and then a passage that could only accommodate one person at a time appeared in Jiang Chuan's sight.

The passageway was dimly lit, with only the oil lamps hanging on the wall providing any light.

Jiang Chuan could not see the end of the passage at a glance. The passage was a spiral staircase structure that extended underground.

He cautiously stepped into the passage, his footsteps echoing in the empty space. As he went deeper, the eerie and terrifying atmosphere grew stronger, as if something unknown was approaching.

Finally, Jiang Chuan arrived at the end of the passage and found a huge stone door covered with ancient runes, which seemed to hide endless secrets.

Jason walked to the stone door, took out a key, and opened it, revealing a fierce wine spirit. This wine spirit was different from the one Jiang Chuan had subdued during the day. The one in front of Jiang Chuan was surrounded by a faint green light, and its eyes were unpredictable.

Beneath the feet of this spirit of wine lies a giant magic circle, covered with mysterious runes and emitting a faint light. This magic circle seems to be the source of the spirit of wine's power, continuously providing it with immense strength.

The Wine Soul stood in the center of the magic circle, like an invincible war god. Its massive body exuded a strong pressure that inspired awe. Its eyes gleamed with wisdom, as if it could see through everything in the world.

“If you defeat it, you can break the magic array that seals the spirit scroll.” Jensen pointed at the Wine Soul and saw Jiang Chuan summon the Dragon Roar Sword. He continued, “There’s no need for such trouble. If you use violent means, neither of you will have an easy time. The Wine Soul has the energy replenishment from the magic array and its strength has reached the late stage of the Earth Rank. You’ve been running around all day and don’t have much power left in your body. If you really fight, I’m sure you won’t have the upper hand.”

"Is there another way?" Jiang Chuan sheathed his Dragon Roar Sword, having learned of an easier method, and decided to give it a try.

"Did you see the wine at the edge of the magic circle under the Wine Soul's feet?" After saying that, Jensen pointed to the wine and looked at Jiang Chuan. "As long as you have a high alcohol tolerance, you can get the Wine Soul drunk, and then breaking the seal on the spirit scroll will be a piece of cake."

Jiang Chuan followed Jian Sen's finger and saw various kinds of fine wines placed at the edge of the magic circle under the Wine Soul's feet. The aroma of the wine filled the air, making people feel intoxicated. His eyes lit up and he immediately understood what Jian Sen meant.

"So that's how it is. I just need to get the spirit of wine drunk to break the magic array that seals the spirit scroll."

Jiang Chuan's mind raced, and he instantly adjusted his strategy.

“That’s right, but the Soul of Wine is not an easy opponent to deal with.”

"It is adept at using alcohol as a medium to cast spells. If you want to get it drunk, you must first make sure that you are not harmed by its alcohol spells," Jason warned.

Jiang Chuan nodded to indicate that he understood, and then walked towards Jiu Hun.

The spirit of wine looked at Jiang Chuan with its green-glowing eyes, giving off a hostile feeling. It roared and asked, "Human, what do you want?"

"I've got nothing better to do, so I thought I'd like to have a drinking contest with you," Jiang Chuan said casually.

"Hmph, what a big mouth you have. Trying to outdrink me? Don't you even know how I got him so drunk he had diarrhea?" The Wine Soul turned his gaze to Jane, noticing the latter's uncertain expression. He hadn't expected the Wine Soul to bring up Jane's dirty secrets to highlight his own formidable drinking capacity.

Jiang Chuan looked at Jian Sen and saw that he didn't seem to want to argue, which meant he had tacitly agreed.

He took a deep breath and said to the wine spirit, "I sympathize with Jason's plight, but I will not be forced to drink diarrhea like him, which would be an insult to my culture."

The Wine Soul's eyes widened, seemingly not expecting Jiang Chuan to be so resolute. It roared, green light flashing in its pupils, and said, "Fine, since you're courting death, I'll grant your wish! However, if you lose, you'll have to agree to one condition."

Jiang Chuan smiled slightly, "Conditions? As long as you can name them, I can accept them. However, I won't lose to you so easily."

The wine spirit snorted, turned and walked to the wine rack, picked up a bottle of wine that looked quite old, and said, "Take this bottle then. If you can finish this bottle before I finish mine and still be able to stand up sober, then I'll admit that you have the right to compete with me."

"No need for all that trouble, let us drink to our hearts' content, okay?" Jiang Chuan raised his right hand and grabbed the wine from the wine rack. With a flick of his left hand, he wiped away the red cloth covering the wine jar, and then took a big gulp. The taste was sweet and mellow.

In a few breaths, Jiang Chuan finished the wine in one gulp. Immediately, a green-clad elf appeared in front of him. It had a pair of transparent wings that flapped behind it. It turned its head, looked at Jiang Chuan, and said, "Master, I am the spirit of wine. I only appear when we compete in drinking skills."

"How strong are you?" Jiang Chuan asked.

It hesitated for a moment, then tapped its little finger and said, "Because this is the first time my master has summoned me, I am at the beginner level in the drinking skills competition."

"What do you mean by 'beginner'? Does that mean someone with no talent at all is just a burden?" Jiang Chuan asked without hesitation.

The elf looked at Jiang Chuan with a pitiful expression and slowly shook her head. "Master, although I am only a beginner, I will work hard to grow and will not become a burden to you. Moreover, everyone has their own strengths, and I believe I can help you in some way."

Jiang Chuan examined it carefully, but apart from being pretty, there didn't seem to be anything new or exciting about it.

"How should I address you?" Jiang Chuan asked.

"Master, you can call me Elf Coco." Elf Coco floated in mid-air, her slender body tucking her green hair with her delicate fingers.

At this moment, Jensen walked up to Jiang Chuan and said, "Brother, I didn't expect you to be such a novice when it comes to drinking." He pointed at the elf Coco and said, "Your wine spirit has clearly never been nurtured by fine wine. Its strength is too low. I think you have little hope of defeating the wine spirit with it."

“How about this, I can lend you my Wine Spirit. After years of being exposed to wine, its strength has reached the mid-stage of the half-step realm. While I can't guarantee you a complete victory against the Wine Soul, it should be able to hold its own for a few rounds.” Jason summoned his Wine Spirit, looking at Jiang Chuan as if asking if he wanted to give it a try.
"Thank you for your kind offer, but I have my own plans." Jiang Chuan flatly declined Jian Sen's offer, believing that the wine spirit he had summoned was too weak and should be treated with more care to improve its strength. Only his own wine spirit could truly represent his power.

Seeing that Jiang Chuan was determined to do things his own way, Jian Sen said no more and stepped back to give Jiang Chuan more room to maneuver.

When the Wine Spirit saw the elf Coco, its tense and serious face instantly relaxed. It thought that since Jiang Chuan dared to challenge it, the Wine Spirit's strength must be at least at the mid-stage. However, what it did not expect was that Jiang Chuan's Wine Spirit was a novice who had not experienced any great storms.

"Are you kidding me?" Jiu Hun asked Jiang Chuan, somewhat puzzled.

"Do I look like I'm joking?" Jiang Chuan said.

The Soul of Wine paused for a moment, a hint of doubt in his eyes.

Jiang Chuan's answer surprised him somewhat.

I originally thought the other party would be a little nervous or at least hesitant.

But Jiang Chuan's tone was surprisingly calm.

Do they have some trump card up their sleeve?
"Jiang Chuan, do you know what you're doing?"

"Your wine spirit is still a novice; how much control do you really have over it?"

"You're playing with your life!"

The Soul of Wine's tone became serious. He didn't want Jiang Chuan to pay the price with his life for a battle with no suspense, but he was doing this for the sake of Jensen.

Jiang Chuan smiled slightly, his eyes flashing with determination, and said, "Wine Spirit, I know what I'm doing. Although my Wine Spirit is a novice, everyone has a day to grow. I think today is the day it begins to grow."

Upon hearing Jiang Chuan's words, Jiu Hun fell silent.

Looking into Jiang Chuan's determined eyes, a strange emotion suddenly welled up in his heart. Jiang Chuan's determination was unwavering, so let him see if this novice wine spirit was worth growing.

"Alright, since you've made this decision, then I'll grant your wish."

"But remember, this is a battle you chose."

"What if I accidentally break it?"

You'll have to bear the consequences yourself.

The Soul of Wine's voice was deep and powerful, indicating that he was ready.

Will this battle be a one-sided crushing defeat?
"Then, let's get started."

As the voice of the Wine Soul faded, it instantly released a powerful aura that enveloped the elf Coco's body.

Seeing this, Jiang Chuan's face turned serious. In order to enhance the strength of his wine spirit Coco, he picked up another jar of fine wine and drank it all at once.

Under the influence of the wine, the elf Coco's strength suddenly surged, shattering the wine spirit's attack.

"How is this possible?" The Wine Soul thought he would strike Jiang Chuan's Wine Spirit's attack, but his Wine Spirit neutralized it.

Jiang Chuan's wine spirit Coco's sudden surge in power shocked the Wine Soul.

He stared coldly at Jiang Chuan, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes.

"Jiang Chuan, do you think you're the only one who can drink? I can also drink to improve my strength!" The Soul of Wine's voice was full of sarcasm.

After saying this, the wine spirit picked up a jar of fine wine from the side and gulped it down.

Instantly, a powerful aura emanated from its body, and its strength surged dramatically.

Jiang Chuan's expression turned serious. He knew that if the Wine Soul continued to drink like this, its strength would increase very quickly. He also understood that if the Wine Soul's strength caught up with his own, then he would no longer have an advantage in this contest.

He took a deep breath, walked to the wine rack, and took out another jar of fine wine.

Jiang Chuan looked at Jiu Hun, a cold smile playing on his lips. "Jiu Hun, do you think you can surpass me like this? I haven't even used my full strength yet!"

After saying that, Jiang Chuan picked up the wine jar and drank the wine inside in one gulp.

Instantly, a powerful aura emanated from him, and his strength rapidly increased. He then converted this increased strength into experience points and gave them to the elf Coco.

After absorbing this powerful energy, the originally frail body of the elf Coco began to undergo tremendous changes.

Its body gradually became more alluring.

The originally transparent wings have become stronger and more powerful, shimmering with a faint light.

"Master, thank you."

Coco's voice echoed in the air, filled with gratitude.

"You're welcome, Coco."

"We are partners and should help each other."

He said to the elf Coco.

Then, the elf Coco used these newly acquired powers to slap the face of the wine spirit hard.

The elf Coco raised her slender hand, and a green beam of light surged from her palm, suddenly rushing towards the Wine Soul, catching it somewhat off guard.

The wine spirit let out a scream of pain as its body was instantly sent flying, crashing heavily to the ground, cracking the surrounding earth. Coco the elf did not stop there; it knew that since it had begun, it had to see it through to the end.

With elegant steps, it slowly approached the Wine Soul, each step so firm. The Wine Soul lay on the ground, struggling in pain, but it knew that its power was no match for the Elf Coco. It also hadn't expected that Jiang Chuan would still be drinking heavily to enhance the Elf Coco's strength. Wasn't he afraid of drinking himself to death? The Wine Soul's doubts grew stronger.

"You clearly only have beginner-level strength, so why can you unleash such a powerful attack like a monster?" Wine Soul uttered these words with difficulty.

Coco the elf smiled slightly, a smile as warm and confident as a spring breeze, "Because this power doesn't just come from me, but from him." (End of Chapter)