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

Both Xie Xuan and Li Tianxing were seriously injured. Xie Xuan spat out a mouthful of blood and staggered back a few steps.

However, his sword formation was extremely resilient. Under this impact, it actually shattered the Blood Buddha and also sent Li Tianxing's demonic weapon flying.

Li Tianxing was both shocked and furious. He wanted to retaliate, but before he could make a move, Xie Xuan made another move.

Xie Xuan thrust the Taiyi Divine Sword in his hand toward Li Tian once more, aiming precisely at his vital points.

Li Tianxing quickly raised his last remaining weapon to fight back, and the two instantly engaged in another life-or-death duel.

Just as the two were locked in fierce combat, suddenly, a mysterious black shadow rushed out from the dense forest of Dushan. The shadow quickly appeared behind Li Tianxing.

Before Li Tianxing could react, the dark figure suddenly stretched out a hand and grabbed at Li Tianxing's right arm with its bare hands. With a "crack" sound, Li Tianxing's right arm was actually severed by the dark figure.

The shadowy figure snatched the demonic weapon from Li Tianxing's hand and then punched him in the chest. The punch was incredibly powerful, sending Li Tianxing flying. He crashed heavily to the ground, nearly dying.

This sudden turn of events greatly shocked Xie Xuan and Tao Hongjing. They never expected that such a mysterious person would appear at this crucial moment, and that this mysterious person's strength was terrifying.

The mysterious man easily suppressed the demonic soldiers, emanating an aura that commanded respect, clearly possessing the cultivation of a saint.

The generals watching from Hulao Pass were all stunned by what they saw. The emperor's imposing aura rendered them speechless, and they were filled with fear.

The mysterious man stood there, glanced around at the people, and said coldly, "I've come here today to kill you all!" With that, he rushed towards Xie Xuan and Tao Hongjing.

Jiang Chuan was atop the bell tower in the inner city. He saw everything, but still couldn't help but shout, "Master!"

When Xie Xuan and Tao Hongjing heard Jiang Chuan speak, they exchanged a glance. Faced with this mysterious person who had suddenly appeared, only by fighting side by side could they have a chance of survival.

Tao Hongjing unleashed the "Great Sun Golden Wheel." A huge golden wheel appeared in his hand, with runes moving across it and radiating a powerful light.

Xie Xuan then raised the Taiyi Divine Sword once more, and the spiritual power within his body began to circulate wildly again.

The once imposing and arrogant Li Tianxing vanished instantly under the mysterious man's thunderous attack, his fate unknown.

The appearance of this mysterious person completely turned the tide of the battle, causing a dramatic change in the original situation.

Xian Zhen and Jiang He also lost the protection of the magic array due to the arrival of the mysterious person. Like tigers with their spines removed, their defeat was inevitable and their decline was obvious.

Zhang Wei, the King of Dushan, charged recklessly, crushing Xian Zhen without any chance to fight back.

The Demon King Xinghe seized the opportunity to pursue. Warhorses neighed, swords clashed, and soldiers fought bravely, their blood staining the earth red.

The appearance of the mysterious figure has brought new variables to this chaotic battle.

He exuded a powerful, suffocating aura that instilled fear in the magical beasts, making them hesitant to approach.

Seeing the critical situation, Xie Xuan and Tao Hongjing quickly joined forces to fight against the mysterious man.

The mysterious man's strength is too great; without joining forces, it is impossible to contend with him.

Xie Xuan unleashed the Great Sun Golden Wheel Sword Formation, with golden wheels spinning rapidly around him, radiating dazzling golden light.

Tao Hongjing then summoned the Taiyi Divine Sword, its blade radiating a sharp sword aura that seemed capable of severing all obstacles in the world.

The two men's moves were incredibly powerful; wherever they passed, the air was torn apart, hissing as if proclaiming their might.

The mysterious man remained calm and simply raised his palm and pushed it forward.

This seemingly simple palm strike contained boundless power, resisting the attacks of Xie Xuan and Tao Hongjing.

The forces of the two collided in mid-air, bursting forth with intense light and creating a powerful airflow that swept up the surrounding sand and gravel, sending them flying everywhere.

Xie Xuan felt the immense power of the mysterious man's palm strike and inwardly groaned. The mysterious man's strength far surpassed theirs; if he insisted on killing them all today, they would likely be doomed.

Thinking of this, Xie Xuan turned his head and said to Tao Hongjing with a solemn expression: "Brother Tao, if I break the soul imprint of the Imperial Sword Peerless, you should take Jiang Chuan to Zhongzhou to find Zhang Jiuling and tell him that I, Xie Xuan, have found the person he is looking for."

Also, you must bring Jiang Chuan to the Cloud Sea Immortal Sect. Ten years later, I will definitely come up the mountain to find you.

Upon hearing Xie Xuan's words, Tao Hongjing immediately realized that Xie Xuan's words implied that he was entrusting his son to someone else.

He looked at Xie Xuan and said anxiously, "Brother Xie, what do you mean by this? We will definitely get through this together, why say such discouraging things!"

Xie Xuan simply shook his head, saying nothing more. If a decision wasn't made now, everyone's lives would be in danger. His mind was made up; he decided to face the mysterious man alone. Suddenly, he discarded his sword, pushed off the ground with both feet, and charged towards the mysterious man.

This move terrified both Tao Hongjing and Huang Jianjueshi.

Tao Hongjing reached out to stop him, but only grasped at thin air. He shouted, "Brother Xie, no!" But Xie Xuan had already rushed out, his figure getting farther and farther away.

Jiang Chuan was watching the battle from the inner city's bell tower when he saw Xie Xuan's actions. He was stunned and stood frozen in place, at a loss for what to do. After a moment, he came to his senses and immediately flew off on his sword towards the plains beyond the pass. He had only one thought in his mind: he couldn't let Xie Xuan risk his life alone.

As Xie Xuan rushed toward the mysterious man, his consciousness sank into his sea of ​​consciousness, and he said to Jiang Chuan, "Jiang Chuan, wait for me at the Cloud Sea Immortal Gate of Tianzhu Mountain in ten years. At that time, you will be the one to carry on the legacy of the Sword Emperor."

Hearing Xie Xuan's words in his mind's eye, Jiang Chuan felt reluctant to part, but he knew he couldn't back down now. He could only solemnly reply, "Senior Xie, I will certainly live up to your expectations!"

Xie Xuan silently prayed in his heart, "Li Muzhi, I hope you can help me with this sword strike."

As if by telepathy, the purple light around Li Muzhi in the distance suddenly reversed, seemingly responding to Xie Xuan's call.

Xie Xuan's aura continued to rise as he began to burn his life essence in order to contend with the mysterious man.

This scene terrified both Tao Hongjing and Jiang Chuan.

Tao Hongjing looked at Xie Xuan with worry in his eyes. He knew what burning one's life essence meant; it was exchanging one's life for temporary power.

Jiang Chuan cried out anxiously, "Senior Xie, please don't!" But Xie Xuan remained unmoved.

Seeing Xie Xuan rushing towards him, the mysterious man snorted coldly and struck Xie Xuan with a palm. This palm strike carried an immense sense of oppression, as if it would crush Xie Xuan into dust.

Xie Xuan showed no fear, unleashing the Taiyi Divine Sword and concentrating all his power into the blade. He knew he might not return from this battle, but his heart remained unusually calm, for he firmly believed he would eventually return.

Xie Xuan swung his sword, a strike imbued with all his power and conviction, as if it were about to break through the heavens and strike the mysterious man's head. A terrifying aura erupted from the sword, scattering the surrounding air in all directions.

The mysterious man sensed this powerful force and his expression changed, but he did not back down. Instead, he took the sword strike head-on.

With a deafening boom, Xie Xuan's sword collided with the mysterious man's palm, unleashing a burst of intense light. The mysterious man was sent flying by the force, severely injured, and forced to retreat from the battlefield in a sorry state.

Xie Xuan swayed, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, but he still forced himself to stay upright.

Xie Xuan turned to Tao Hongjing and said, "Brother Tao, I entrust you with the task of producing another sword immortal in the Nine Provinces. You must replace Li Muzhi." After saying that, he chased after the mysterious man in the direction he had fled.

Tao Hongjing watched Xie Xuan's departing figure, his heart filled with emotion. He sighed deeply, "Brother Xie, I will never understand your choice."

Severely wounded, the mysterious man, riding his demonic weapon, fled into Dushan like a stray dog.

Xie Xuan pursued relentlessly, his figure flashing across the plains like a black shooting star.

Jiang Chuan wanted to chase after him, but Tao Hongjing stopped him.

Tao Hongjing looked at Jiang Chuan and said seriously, "Jiang Chuan, the battle for the title of Sage is not something you can interfere with. With your strength, even if you went, you wouldn't be able to catch up."

Jiang Chuan looked dejected after hearing Tao Hongjing's words. He realized his own inadequacy and that chasing after him would be futile. He gazed in the direction Xie Xuan had left, convinced that Xie Xuan's ten-year promise was likely just an excuse.

How many decades can a person have in his life?

Covered in blood, Chen Yuanfang struggled to his feet from the city wall. Ignoring his own injuries, he had only one thought in his mind: the safety of Jiang Chuan.

He heard that Sword Emperor Xie Xuan had entered Dushan with a mysterious person for some unknown reason.

Hidden within that solitary mountain are countless secrets, attracting numerous experts to venture there.

Tao Hongjing also followed them in. In just a short while, the three of them leveled the majestic Dushan Mountain.

The entire mountain peak seemed to have been wiped away by an invisible giant hand, leaving only a flat piece of land.

Li Tianxing, the demon who once turned the Southern Region upside down, was thought to have died in the battle, but unexpectedly he still had a breath left. Taking advantage of everyone's inattention, he forcibly escaped.

Tao Hongjing was not about to let such a fiend get away, and immediately used his movement technique to give chase. If Li Tianxing wasn't completely eliminated, the Southern Region would never have peace.

Inside the pass, Jiang Chuan was like a war god descended to earth. Facing the surging army of the dead, he showed no fear, and the Heavenly Profound Sword Formation instantly unfolded in his hand.

Wherever the sword formation went, all the souls perished; tens of thousands of the dead fell beneath his sword formation.

As dawn broke, the sound of horses' hooves echoed in the distance. It turned out that reinforcements from the Heyang army had finally arrived, instantly relieving the precarious pressure on Hulao Pass.

Finally, Tao Hongjing returned. He could not hide the exhaustion in his eyes as he told everyone that Li Tianxing had been killed, the demonic secret technique had been dispelled, and the fearsome army of the dead had been completely annihilated.

The crisis in the southern region has been temporarily resolved, but the survivors are far from happy.

Marquis of Heyang, Mu Suifeng, a brave and fearless general, unfortunately died in battle.

Duke Zhao Dun of Cheng, his face filled with grief, personally straightened Mu Suifeng's military uniform. His movements were gentle and solemn. Afterward, he ordered his men to carefully transport Mu Suifeng's body back to Heyang City.

The news quickly reached Heyang City, and Mu Chen, Mu Qingling, Lu Qian and others were struck dumb upon hearing the devastating news.

They rushed to the place where Mu Suifeng's body was kept.

Seeing his former comrade-in-arms now separated by death, Lu Qian was overcome with grief and collapsed on the spot. His body was already severely damaged by the battle, and this heavy blow was simply too much for him to bear.

Mu Qingling also looked listless, her former liveliness completely gone.

Jiang Chuan came to pay his respects to Mu Suifeng with a heavy heart.

When he entered the mourning hall, he saw that Mu Chen had been kneeling before the memorial tablet for three days and three nights. His face was haggard, his lips were chapped, and he seemed to have lost his soul.

Mu Qingling pleaded with Mu Chen to eat something and take care of himself. But Mu Chen seemed not to hear her, staring blankly ahead.

When Jiang Chuan walked up to him, Mu Chen seemed to have suddenly found an outlet for his anger, and he retorted angrily, "Aren't you very capable? Why couldn't you protect my father?"

His voice was hoarse and weak from not eating for a long time, but the anger within it was like a raging fire.

Jiang Chuan was filled with remorse. He lowered his head and said softly, "I'm sorry, I..." Before he could finish speaking, Mu Chen suddenly stood up and punched Jiang Chuan in the face with all his might.

Jiang Chuan didn't dodge, taking the punch head-on. Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, but he didn't complain at all.

Mu Chen looked at Jiang Chuan and said through gritted teeth, "Go away, I don't want to see you again."

Jiang Chuan remained silent for a moment, then handed over the Azure Frost Sword in his hand, saying, "Here, take this sword back."

Mu Chen pushed the sword away, saying, "I don't want it. What use is this sword to me now? My relationship with you cannot be severed by a sword. I will avenge my father, no matter who the opponent is."

Jiang Chuan looked at Mu Chen's appearance, silently turned around, and left the mourning hall.

It had started snowing outside sometime earlier. He walked slowly through the snow and saw a familiar figure ahead—it was Yu Youwei holding an umbrella.

When Yu Youwei saw Jiang Chuan, she walked over gently and held the umbrella over his head.

The two stood facing each other in the snow, neither speaking for a moment.

After a while, Jiang Chuan broke the silence and said, "Tomorrow, I will be going with my master to cultivate at the Cloud Sea Immortal Sect on Tianzhu Mountain. I'm afraid I won't be able to come back for a long time."

Yu Youwei was taken aback and said, "Perhaps I will return to the Song Kingdom. I am somewhat weary of the conflicts in this world."

Jiang Chuan looked at her and said reluctantly, "Then why don't you come up the mountain with me? The mountain is quiet and secluded, which is also suitable for cultivation."

Yu Youwei gently shook her head and smiled, "I still prefer the liveliness of the human world. Life on the mountain is probably too quiet."

Jiang Chuan felt a little disappointed after hearing this, but he still said, "Then, could you keep me company today?"

Yu Youwei looked at him and nodded gently, "Okay." Then she handed the umbrella to Jiang Chuan.

The moment Jiang Chuan took the umbrella, his internal energy suddenly became disordered.

Taking advantage of his momentary lapse in attention, Yu Youwei suddenly leaned in and kissed him on the cheek. (End of Chapter)