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

"Actually, I am not a free person. You don't need to move now. Take this scroll and go to the place you mentioned."

"But I don't know how to use this scroll!"

"You'll naturally learn how to use it when the time comes. Go ahead. If we're destined to meet again, come to Sector Eleven after you've repaired that space base."

The seal master spoke to Jiang Chuan in a cryptic manner, and Jiang Chuan didn't understand what she meant by "free man" and "destined." In any case, having the scroll would stop the Ghost Face Plague from spreading further.

Jiang Chuan was about to walk over and take the scroll when, unexpectedly, the seal master tossed the scroll into the air, and he found himself unable to move, his hands and feet pinned to the ground.

"No need to come over, no need to resist~"

With a flick of her finger, the mysterious older woman triggered a mechanism that transformed the scroll into a wisp of gas that entered Jiang Chuan's head.

Jiang Chuan felt a flush in his head, as if something strange had entered. Only after all the gas had entered Jiang Chuan's body was he able to move.

"Excuse me, is this...?"

"No need for further words, see you again if fate allows~" With that, the mysterious seal master put his hood back on, and the red and purple aura began to envelop his entire body again. However, this time Jiang Chuan and Ling Juan did not experience much physical rejection, so it seems that this seal master really had no ill intentions.

Only after the seal master left and his figure completely disappeared was Ling Juan able to speak.

"This...this person! I know her, she's the Scarlet Witch, one of the Ten Great Sealing Masters!"

"Is it true?"

"Of course!" Ling Juan was so frightened by the Scarlet Witch that she started to stutter. Of course, it wasn't the Scarlet Witch's fault; it was because their strength was simply no match for her.

It was as if it were a lamb to the slaughter, or even a grasshopper that could be crushed with one hand.

"Is this what makes a seal master so formidable?"

"The Scarlet Witch is just the weakest among these sealing masters!"

Jiang Chuan was stunned. If this bottom-ranked seal master was so powerful, how strong must the number one be?

Ling Juan then added more.

"However, this Scarlet Witch is the youngest and most promising. Her original strength was comparable to the number one, but due to some reasons, her strength has plummeted."

"It seems to be related to her so-called status as a free person!"

Ling Juan nodded and placed her hand on Jiang Chuan's shoulder.

"The road ahead is long and arduous! We will gradually build up our strength. Let's go to the space base; it still needs our maintenance and protection."

Jiang Chuan nodded, knowing that the overall situation was more important. So Ling Juan sat on Jiang Chuan's shoulder, and the two hurried to the space base.

Along the way, they didn't make too much noise or alert the enemy. If they encountered a weaker Ghost Face Plague, they would kill it directly, while they would avoid the more troublesome Ghost Face Plague variants.

Before long, they arrived at the space base. Sure enough, not long after, a small number of variants began to take root here, and many creatures corrupted and controlled by the Ghost Face Plague gathered here.

Without saying a word, Jiang Chuan held the Dragon Roar Sword in both hands, chanting the Sword Heart Law, his eyes shining with determination, and his legs standing straight on the ground.

"Here comes the sword!"

After saying that, the Dragon Roar Sword seemed to come alive and floated in the air. This was the sword heart law that Jiang Chuan had comprehended, which could turn the sword into a puppet that was like being pulled by strings, controlled by Jiang Chuan's will.

"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"

The sword energy slashed through the air with a series of ear-piercing sounds. Even Ling Juan couldn't help but sigh that Jiang Chuan's strength had increased again. This was not something that could be cultivated, but rather the result of stimulating the potential deep within his body from the inside out.

The mutated ghost-faced plague in front of them wasn't strong; they were all instantly killed by the Dragon Roar Sword. It truly killed anyone who stood in its way.

If the Dragon Roar Sword hadn't just been repaired and returned to its current state, Jiang Chuan might have achieved an even greater level of mastery.

"let's go!"

The two arrived at the sealing platform in the blink of an eye. Jiang Chuan wasn't particularly confident, but since the Scarlet Witch said that he would gain some insight once he got here, Jiang Chuan didn't hesitate and sat down to meditate.

Ling Juan was responsible for providing cover for Jiang Chuan here, preventing other Ghost Face Plagues from disturbing the area.

Peering into the depths of Jiang Chuan's heart, a purplish-red flame echoed in his mind. This purplish-red flame was none other than the scroll given to him by the Scarlet Witch.

At this moment, Jiang Chuan, in his inner world, curiously walked over, but no matter where he went, the ball of fire in front of him always seemed to be some distance away.

"stop!"

Jiang Chuan stood there and pondered. Since walking over there wouldn't work, he would have to control it within his own mind. Couldn't he handle his own stronghold?
Under Jiang Chuan's control, the purplish-red flame slowly approached him. It wasn't scorching hot at all; instead, it was a gentle warm current. Jiang Chuan gently placed his hand on it.

The ancient scroll opened automatically, and the flames on it disappeared.

What came into view was a cloud of gas, which gradually transformed into a human figure that seemed vaguely familiar.

"Damn! It's Scarlet Witch."

Next, the Scarlet Witch in human form faced Jiang Chuan and actually spoke.

"I see that we are destined to meet. If you pass my test, I can become your teacher and your last disciple. If you fail my test, it doesn't matter. I will erase all your memories of this period, as if I never came here. Do you want to give it a try?"

Jiang Chuan turned around. This was the first time he had ever seen such a situation. First of all, the Scarlet Witch didn't look like a bad person; she seemed more like a chivalrous master.

Secondly, my current skill shortcomings are also very obvious. I am highly skilled in swordsmanship and movement, but I am in a precarious position in terms of spiritual power. It can be said that I have no chance of fighting against such a master of spiritual power.

Finally, Jiang Chuan thought that this might also be a test in his life, so why not give it a try? Sometimes hard work is very important, but what's lacking is precisely that one percent of luck.

Seeing Jiang Chuan deep in thought, Scarlet Witch was about to begin erasing his memories when she raised her hand to end his meditation.

Jiang Chuan suddenly turned around and said firmly.

"I want to try! If it doesn't work, then you can erase my memory."

Changing the subject, the Scarlet Witch nodded in satisfaction, her hands turning red. Jiang Chuan realized this was the start of the first test, so he increased his spiritual power and faced the Scarlet Witch directly.

The first test was a simple assessment of Jiang Chuan's mental capacity, essentially a test of his brain potential. Becoming a Sealer wasn't something anyone could just decide to do; it required a large brain capacity, or spiritual sea. Jiang Chuan, of course, wasn't afraid. As the Scarlet Witch's hand touched his forehead, a tremendous pressure gradually washed over him. Jiang Chuan realized this was a test.

Jiang Chuan tried to recite the Dragon Roar Sword Technique, but it didn't work. He could only stay in place, letting the Scarlet Witch probe into the depths of his mind.

"I see! The first test is over."

Scarlet Witch's face remained expressionless, but deep down she was incredibly excited; it seemed she had struck gold.

Having just tested him, she discovered that Jiang Chuan's mind was boundless, like a vast ocean.

To put it bluntly, this is just an ordinary person with almost no brain development, but to put it nicely, this is an undiscovered genius of the sealing master, comparable to myself.

As for how to compare it with myself, I will reveal that later.

Did I pass the first level?

"You've only passed the first hurdle; two more await you." The Scarlet Witch nodded and suddenly transformed into a four-winged, blood-red angel. Although it was merely a substitute, it still displayed formidable power.

Upon seeing the blood-red four wings, Jiang Chuan's eyes widened. He never expected there to be such beautiful four wings. He had seen two-winged creatures before, and he was certain that the strength of these four-winged creatures far surpassed any two-winged creatures he had ever seen.

"If you can withstand two of my attacks, I'll consider you to have passed the second level."

Jiang Chuan nodded.

"You have time to adjust to your optimal state."

After saying that, Scarlet Witch gestured to Jiang Chuan, and Jiang Chuan didn't say anything more, but began to recite the Dragon Roar Sword Incantation.

The Dragon Roar Sword emitted a pale blue light and entered Jiang Chuan's body. Once inside, Jiang Chuan seemed to have gained a new body. He suddenly opened his eyes, and his hands radiated blade energy, as if they could cut through anything.

"Alright, bring it on!"

Jiang Chuan constantly reminded himself that as long as he could withstand two attacks, he could simply assume a defensive stance and withstand the damage.

The Scarlet Witch turned and leaped, her beautiful body forming a perfect and captivating arc. However, now was not the time to admire her movements, as Jiang Chuan braced his arms in a defensive stance.

The Scarlet Witch swayed in the air for a moment, her blood-red wings tightly folded, then suddenly released, and a powerful beam of light shot straight toward Jiang Chuan.

Jiang Chuan had no choice but to endure it, so he held his breath and focused his mind.

"Dragon's Roar - Protect Your Body!"

A blue protective shield was faintly visible over Jiang Chuan's entire body, protecting him completely.

A beam of light shot towards Jiang Chuan, who strained with all his might, chanting sword incantations to enhance his internal energy and increase the thickness of his protective shield.

"Come on, Jiang Chuan, hang in there!" Scarlet Witch thought to herself.

In truth, Scarlet Witch also desperately wanted Jiang Chuan to pull through, because she believed that this was the closest she had ever been to freedom in the past forty or fifty years.

"break!"

Jiang Chuan survived. Scarlet Witch's first attack made Jiang Chuan realize that the Stand in front of him was still a powerful obstacle. It seemed that he not only had to use his own powerful strength, but also to unleash his potential.

"Don't let your guard down, I still have one more attack to make!"

The Scarlet Witch folded her four wings and instead used her delicate hands to make various gestures in front of her, seemingly using some kind of secret technique.

Jiang Chuan couldn't help but suspect that if a sealing master had just used a laser to test him, then the second attack might be a sealing technique.

This idea is correct, because Scarlet Witch is indeed going to do this, and it's a high-level sealing technique. This body certainly won't be able to unleash its full power, but it'll still be enough to give Jiang Chuan a hard time.

Jiang Chuan knew that this attack was absolutely catastrophic, so he switched from defense to offense.

There's a saying that goes, "The ultimate attack is also the ultimate defense."

Jiang Chuan lowered his dantian, clasped his hands together, as if two swords had condensed into one large cleaver. The blue energy emanating from his hands became even more vibrant, as if it could cut off everything, like Pangu creating the world. His eyes even showed blue pupils.

The Scarlet Witch was thinking to herself, "This kid's got something! He's actually reached the second level of 'Man and Sword as One.' Interesting!"

However, having potential is one thing, but if you can't withstand this blow, nothing else matters.

After Scarlet Witch finished drawing, a huge blood-red talisman formed in front of her. As expected of Scarlet Witch, the talisman perfectly matched the colors on her body.

"Be careful, this is my advanced sealing technique!"

Jiang Chuan closed his eyes and listened to the incoming attacks, because for a master, the speed at which the ears can detect attacks is faster than the speed of the eyes, and this allows him to focus more intently on unleashing his ultimate move.

"Sealing Technique: Dawn!"

The talisman suddenly appeared like a large red net, and the immense pressure made Jiang Chuan unable to control his blood flow, as if all the blood in his body was about to leave him.

However, Jiang Chuan was no pushover either, and he immediately took a horse stance.

"Is that all? Behold my Thunderous Thousand Dragons!"

Countless bolts of lightning appeared all around, distorting the space itself. Jiang Chuan didn't know why it was distorted, but the Scarlet Witch was very knowledgeable and immediately recognized it as a spatial technique. A natural talent!
The attacks from both sides were like the strongest spear and the strongest shield clashing, neither giving way, creating a visually stunning spectacle.

Jiang Chuan swung his arms, and a sword aura filled with electric current that distorted spacetime passed through at supersonic speed.

With a loud bang! The two attacks immediately revealed their powerful destructive force, and the surrounding space turned black and shattered, as if it were about to fall apart.

Fortunately, this is Jiang Chuan's meditation space. If this attack were in Qing City, it would have turned Qing City, which had just been damaged by the Ghost Face Plague, into ruins.

After unleashing his ultimate move, Jiang Chuan collapsed to the ground, and the Dragon Roar Sword detached from his body. It seemed that he was exhausted and could no longer maintain the combined human and sword form.

The two attacks canceled each other out and disappeared into wisps of white mist in the air.

The Scarlet Witch landed beside Jiang Chuan and helped him up, speaking gently yet seriously.

"You've passed my second test. There's one last test left. Would you like to try it?" (End of Chapter)