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

In the world of souls, Jiang Chuan's consciousness slowly awakened.

"Jiangchuan, Jiangchuan..."

A soft voice sounded in his ear.

Jiang Chuan opened his eyes and saw Yu Youwei standing in front of him.

"Youwei? Where am I?" Jiang Chuan was a little confused.

Yu Youwei smiled, "This is your sea of ​​consciousness space. Jiang Chuan, you're finally awake."

Jiang Chuan looked around before realizing what was happening. "Oh right, I was controlled by a force earlier, and then..."

Yu Youwei's expression turned serious. "Jiang Chuan, you must never use the power of the Dragon Soul lightly in the future."

Once that dragon soul awakens, it will plant a seed in your sea of ​​consciousness. Over time, your consciousness may be devoured by the dragon soul.

Jiang Chuan was surprised, "Is this really true? I only felt that the power was strong before, but I never thought about such consequences."

The two reunited in the space of their consciousness, their eyes filled with longing for each other.

Jiang Chuan suddenly remembered something.
“Youwei, I’ve always treasured the letter you sent me before, but now…”

He searched everywhere, but found no trace of the letter.

Yu Youwei held Jiang Chuan's hand. "Jiang Chuan, I know you've always cherished that letter."

"The letter may not be in this space of consciousness, but I have long known your feelings for me."

Jiang Chuan reached out and embraced Yu Youwei. "Youwei, it's so good to see you again."

Yu Youwei leaned against Jiang Chuan's chest and whispered, "I miss you too."

Jiang Chuan lowered his head and kissed Yu Youwei.

The two were immersed in their emotional connection, and their feelings for each other quickly intensified.

Jiang Chuan's consciousness gradually faded, and he knew that the gathering was coming to an end.

Yu Youwei noticed and teased, "Jiang Chuan, you're quite skilled at this."

Jiang Chuan paused for a moment, then smiled and replied, "That's because I missed you so much that I didn't realize it."

“Youwei, even in this space of consciousness, I feel a distance between us.”

Jiang Chuan said softly, "I really hope that you can accompany me on my adventures in the future."

Yu Youwei joked, "That depends on your ability. Maybe I'll change my mind and not go with you."

Jiang Chuan said confidently, "As long as you are willing to take the first step, I will do my best to overcome the rest."

Within the space of their consciousness, the interaction between the two was filled with emotional tension.

Jiang Chuan's deep affection for Yu Youwei was evident, while Yu Youwei's teasing words also revealed her concern for him.

Jiang Chuan recounted his experiences in Cangzhou Prefecture, saying, "Things in Cangzhou Prefecture were thrilling. I encountered many things there, and I almost..."

Yu Youwei listened attentively, responding occasionally and showing a surprised expression. Through their emotional exchange, the two gained a deeper understanding of each other.

Yu Youwei was lost in memories and said, "I remember the first time we met. You were an innocent young man, but you had a lot of courage. I remembered you immediately."

Jiang Chuan also recalled, "Yes, ever since then I've wanted to see you more often."

Later I learned that you also had your own story.

Yu Youwei sighed softly, "That's right, I was previously subject to many restrictions and was not free."

Until your master, Sword Emperor Xie Xuan, approached me to make a deal.

Jiang Chuan became interested. "What kind of deal?"

Yu Youwei looked at him and said, "He said if I agree to his conditions, he can keep you safe and set me free."

Jiang Chuan said, "So Master did this for me."

Yu Youwei nodded, "I longed for freedom and wanted to help you, so I agreed."

From then on, I longed to be with you openly and honestly.

Yu Youwei looked at Jiang Chuan and asked seriously, "Jiang Chuan, if we get together, things will be more complicated than you imagine. Will you regret it?"

Jiang Chuan responded: "I have no regrets. As long as I am with you, I am not afraid of any difficulties."

Yu Youwei said playfully, "Maybe I'll back down first."

Jiang Chuan smiled and said, "Then I'll win you back, and keep chasing you until you're willing to give yourself to me."

Interaction fills the space of knowledge with warmth.

Yu Youwei noticed and her eyes were full of concern. "Jiang Chuan, take good care of yourself after you get out."

Jiang Chuan nodded, "I will. I still need to work hard to improve my cultivation so I can protect you in the future."

Yu Youwei's figure gradually became transparent, and she smiled as she said, "I'm waiting for you, hoping you'll become stronger."

Jiang Chuan watched her leave.

Meanwhile, in the direction of the Qilian Mountains, disciples of the four righteous sects are wielding magical weapons to resist the rampaging beast tide.

"Kill! We can't let these monsters break through!"

A righteous disciple shouted and thrust his longsword at a wolf-shaped demonic beast.

But more monsters surged in and overwhelmed them.

The town of Cang'er was hit hardest; in the blink of an eye, houses collapsed and people screamed in agony.

The horde of beasts arrived with unstoppable force, turning Cang'er Town into ruins, the broken walls appearing particularly desolate in the rain.

Disciples from the four righteous sects traversed the ruins, rescuing survivors.

"Quick, there are still people here!"

A disciple shouted, and the crowd rushed forward to carry out an injured civilian.

However, such rescue efforts are woefully inadequate in the face of the enormous casualties.

The survivors in Cang'er Town suffered heavy casualties, with cries and pleas for help echoing throughout.

Jiang Wei was rescued from the mountains by a senior brother at the Supreme Realm. Covered in mud, he didn't bother to wipe the rain from his face and asked anxiously, "Senior brother, where are Jiang Chuan and Tang Zhizhi? Have you seen them?"

The senior brother looked exhausted and shook his head, saying, "How could I possibly know about this chaotic situation?"

Everyone is focused on dealing with the beast tide; there's no time to think about anything else.

Jiang Wei wanted to ask more questions, but his senior brother pulled him along to join the rescue efforts.

At this time, almost all the elites of the four righteous sects were engaged in the battle in the Qilian Mountains.

The Cloud Sea Immortal Sect Leader Chunyangzi and the Xuankong Temple Abbot Master Yuantong were swallowed by a savage beast, and their fates are unknown.

"The sect leader and the others were swallowed up. Could there be a conspiracy behind this?"

A righteous disciple said in a low voice.

"How is it possible to command a savage beast that has been sleeping for thousands of years?"

The other disciple looked puzzled.

The disciples were suspicious, yet dared not believe that such a shocking conspiracy truly existed.

The garrison commander of Cangzhou Prefecture stood on the city wall, looking at the front line with a solemn expression.

The entire battlefront was stretched to its limit, yet they were helpless against the beast tide.

"Even the leaders of the Cloud Sea Immortal Sect, the Hanging Temple, the Azure Sword Sect, and the Fire God Mountain couldn't stop me, so what can I do?"

He muttered to himself.

With frontline cities falling one after another, the generals knew that if they could not defend Cangzhou County, they would surely die.

"Order the entire army to hold the line to the death! Withdraw from the battle line and stop the beast tide at all costs!"

He gave the order loudly.

The rain poured down harder and harder, and a somber atmosphere filled the world.

In the military camp, the warhorses, startled by the roars of the beast tide, broke free of their reins and fled in all directions.

The frontline troops were forced to retreat in defeat under the onslaught of the beast tide and were unable to resist.

The situation in the north descended into chaos due to the changes in the Qilian Mountains. The Song state deployed troops to the border, expecting the war to be in the south, but unexpectedly, the north lost control first.

The disappearance of Chunyangzi and Master Yuantong terrified everyone, and the fate of the Great Zhou Dynasty seemed to hang by a thread.

Meanwhile, on Guangcheng Mountain, the Hanging Temple is facing annihilation.

The Hanging Temple was built on a cliff. It was originally just a small ancient temple, but as its influence grew, many temples sprang up on the mountain.

In the ancestral temple, many monks remain, some of whom guard the ancient ferocious beast Taotie that has been suppressed in the Three Bodies Buddha Hall.

On a stormy night, a figure quietly ascended the mountain and followed the plank road to the front of the Three Buddha Hall.

Inside the hall, an old monk was meditating and chanting scriptures.

After a long while, the old monk opened his eyes and looked at the visitor. "What brings you here so late at night, benefactor?"

The newcomer was silent for a moment, then said, "I have obtained that thing, and I will take Taotie away today."

The old monk's expression changed. "Don't even think about it! Taotie has been suppressed here. I won't let you succeed." "Old monk, you can't stop me."

The visitor's tone was icy.

Zen Master Huitong rose, his body radiating Buddhist light. "Then let's give it a try!"

He transformed into a sixteen-foot-tall golden figure, raised his hand and struck out with a palm, unleashing a burst of Buddhist light as he attacked the approaching figure.

The person dodged easily and swung a black light in return to meet the Buddha's light.

"boom!"

The two collided with a deafening roar that shook the Buddhist temple and sent dust flying.

Zen Master Huitong was startled; this person was incredibly powerful.

Taking advantage of the situation, the newcomer reached out and grabbed the Taotie from the seal beneath the ruins of the Buddhist temple.

As soon as the Taotie appeared in the world, it let out a deafening roar, and its ferocious aura spread everywhere.

But the strange rosary beads on the newcomer's wrist suddenly flashed with light, suppressing the Taotie's violent aura and making it obedient.

Zen Master Huitong withdrew his supernatural powers from the sixteen-foot-tall golden man, and a vajra and a demon-subduing sword appeared in his hands.

"You will not succeed today!"

Having said that, he attacked the attackers again.

The newcomer sneered, "Overestimating yourself!"

His magical weapon shone brightly as he engaged in battle with Zen Master Huitong.

The battle was fierce. Zen Master Huitong swung his Vajra pestle at the attacker, but it was easily blocked and then shattered by a counterattack.

"Huh, is that all you have?"

The newcomer mocked them.

Zen Master Huitong gritted his teeth and engaged in close combat with his opponent.

At this moment, the Taotie charged towards the monks of the Hanging Temple who had rushed over in the torrential rain.

"No, get out of here!"

The monks shouted, but the Taotie was extremely fast, knocking everyone down, and blood mixed with rainwater stained the ground red.

"Buddhism is compassionate, yet it also kills to protect life; it's nothing more than that!"

The newcomer sneered, "Today I will overturn the Great Dao of the Nine Provinces and place the Buddhist compassion and the demonic slaughter together."

Zen Master Huitong was filled with grief and indignation, and he fought back with all his might against the attack.

In the end, the newcomer defeated Zen Master Huitong through his own strength.

Zen Master Huitong coughed up blood and collapsed to the ground.

"You...you demon!"

Zen Master Huitong glared angrily.

The newcomer gave a cold laugh, "This world will be changed because of me."

Having said that, he and Taotie disappeared into the rain.

At the same time, the situation in Cangzhou County was dire.

A savage beast wreaked havoc in the Qilian Mountains. The dragon turtle disappeared into the earth, swallowing up renowned Buddhist and Taoist masters from the northern border before vanishing without a trace.

Kong Chan and Xue Xing rushed to the place where the dragon turtle had disappeared and searched everywhere, but found nothing.

"What can we do? The dragon turtle swallowed the sect leader and abbot, and then disappeared."

Xue Xing said anxiously.

Kong Chan clasped his hands together and said, "Amitabha, let's deal with the beast tide first, then look for the dragon turtle."

A massive beast tide surged out of the Qilian Mountains and wreaked havoc in Cangzhou County.

The garrison in Cangzhou Prefecture kept the city gates tightly shut and held out to the death.

The righteous disciples who escaped from the Qilian Mountains were thrown into battle against the beast tide without even having time to rest.

The town of Cang'er was in ruins, and the young disciples of the Cloud Sea Immortal Sect were covered in dust and dirt.

Jiang Wei, Wang Han, Su Wen, and others searched through the ruins. "Where did Jiang Chuan and Tang Zhizhi go?" Jiang Wei asked anxiously.

Wang Han shook his head, "We've searched for a long time, but there's not a trace."

Su Wen also said with concern, "Cao Jiang of the Azure Sword Sect and Kong Kong of the Hanging Temple have also disappeared."

On the righteous path's four sides, Xue Xing and Kong Chan were busy dealing with the dragon turtle and had no time to attend to the beast tide. Xiao Ning was holding the fort alone and was extremely busy.

"No, I have to go back into the mountains to search again." Jiang Wei gripped the spirit sword Taihua tightly.

Su Wen advised, "Jiang Wei, the mountains are dangerous. It's too risky for you to go alone."

Jiang Wei was determined: "I cannot abandon Tang Zhizhi; I must go."

Having said that, he flew towards the Qilian Mountains on his sword.

"Jiang Wei!"

Su Wen shouted, but Jiang Wei didn't turn his head and said, "Su Wen, find Jiang Chuan!"

After saying that, his figure disappeared into the rain.

"Let's go, we can't let Jiang Wei take the risk alone."

Wang Han spoke up.

Su Wen nodded, and the two of them, disregarding the torrential rain and danger, headed towards the Qilian Mountains.

At this time, the great beast tide had already surged out of the Qilian Mountains, but the monsters in the mountains were still scattering everywhere, and the danger had not diminished in the slightest.

The three struggled forward in the torrential rain, the rain blurring their vision, and the howling wind seemed to threaten to engulf them.

Jiang Wei looked around while shouting, "Jiang Chuan! Tang Zhizhi! Where are you?"

The only response he received was the sound of wind and rain and the occasional roar of a monster, but there was never that familiar voice.

A night passed, and they searched for a long time in the torrential rain, but they found not a single clue, let alone Jiang Chuan and Tang Zhizhi.

"How could this be? Where are they?" Jiang Wei muttered to himself.

Meanwhile, deep in the Qilian Mountains, in a huge canyon whose exit was blocked by boulders, Jiang Chuan slowly awoke.

He found himself in a cold pool, a bone-chilling cold spreading throughout his body.

Jiang Chuan felt excruciating pain throughout his body and knew that he had multiple fractures.

He tried to circulate his true qi to heal his injuries, but as soon as he tried, he found that his dantian was empty and he could hardly feel the flow of true qi in his body.

"What happened? Has my cultivation been destroyed?"

Jiang Chuan struggled to get up and check, but gasped in pain.

A mysterious voice sounded from behind: "Don't move. You have multiple fractures. Moving around will dislocate them."

Jiang Chuan asked warily, "Who are you?"

"I'm just like you, an unlucky soul trapped in this 'Dragon-Trapping Abyss'."

The voice continued, "The reason this canyon is called 'Dragon-Trapping Abyss' is because there is a huge Spirit-Suppressing Stone in the valley, which can suppress the flow of true qi in a cultivator's body. The reason you can't sense true qi is because of this stone, not because your cultivation has been destroyed."

Jiang Chuan asked in confusion, "Spirit Suppression Stone?"

The name sounds familiar.

The mysterious man then explained, "This stone is extremely precious, and is regarded as a treasure by all major sects and royal families."

The reason you can't sense the true energy now is because it's causing this problem.

Jiang Chuan suddenly realized that during the Battle of Weicheng, the city walls had used spirit-suppressing stones to resist cultivators' attacks. He never expected that the spirit-suppressing stones in this canyon would be so powerful that he could not detect his true energy at all.

"Then how do you know all this?"

Jiang Chuan asked.

The mysterious man did not answer directly, but said, "Your companion, Tang Zhizhi, is floating in the water and is not in danger for the time being."

However, another companion was hanging limply from a tree on the cliff edge, his condition unknown.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chuan hurriedly looked up and indeed saw Kong Kong hanging precariously on a tree on the edge of a distant cliff, in a dangerous situation, but not in immediate danger of death.

"Thanks for letting me know."

Jiang Chuan said.

The mysterious man chuckled: "Don't worry too much. Since you're here, just make the best of it."

Perhaps this Dragon-Trapping Abyss holds some hidden opportunity.

Jiang Chuan tried to contact his spirit pet Qinglin, "Qinglin, can you hear me? Come here quickly and bring Tang Zhizhi and Kongkong to my side."

Fortunately, Qinglin understood his feelings and responded quickly.

A streak of azure light flashed, and Qinglin appeared. With considerable effort, it first brought Jiang Chuan ashore, and then went to rescue Tang Zhizhi. (End of Chapter)