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

You have now tempered your body five times with the essence blood of a third-tier magical beast. I suggest you first stabilize your current cultivation level, and then use the essence blood of a fourth-tier magical beast as a catalyst to attempt to break through to the fourth level of the "Dragon Elephant Divine Demon Technique."

Jiang Chuan composed himself, cupped his hands, and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Master. I understand."

Jiang Chuan returned to the Purple Bamboo Forest and devoted himself to cultivating to break through to the fourth level of the Purple Mansion.

Over the past month, under the nourishment of the pills given to him by Chen Yang, Qing Lin's injuries have mostly healed, and his aura is powerful, showing faint signs of breaking through to the fourth rank.

Jiang Chuan looked at Qing Lin and said, "Qing Lin, once you have recovered from your injuries and your strength has broken through, we can fight side by side again."

In the Purple Bamboo Forest Villa, Jiang Chuan quietly comprehends the Gengjin Sword Intent, immersing himself in it every day and forgetting the passage of time.

After a period of arduous cultivation, he successfully condensed the fourth level of the Purple Mansion.

At that moment, Jiang Chuan felt his internal energy surging, as if he had inexhaustible strength, and he had a more direct feeling about the improvement in his own strength.

The next day, Jiang Wei hurriedly arrived at the Purple Bamboo Forest.

"Jiang Chuan, Sect Leader Chunyangzi has returned to the mountain and summons you to Tianzhu Peak," Jiang Wei said urgently.

Jiang Chuan dared not delay and got up to go to Tianzhu Peak with Jiang Wei.

On the way, they happened to meet Tang Zhizhi.

Upon seeing the two, Tang Zhizhi asked happily, "Jiang Chuan, Senior Brother Jiang, where are you going?"

Jiang Chuan briefly explained the situation, and Tang Zhizhi, upon hearing this, went with them.

The three arrived at the main hall, where Chunyangzi sat in the main seat.

"Jiang Chuan, Tang Zhizhi, the reason I summoned you here is to examine your memories of Cao Jiang and to learn about the matter of the true demons cultivating together."

Chunyangzi looked at the two of them.

This matter is of great importance, and Jiang Chuan is unsure whether he should allow the sect leader to examine his memories.

Seeing Jiang Chuan in a dilemma, Tang Zhizhi stepped forward and said, "Sect Leader, why don't you check my memory river first, and then check Jiang Chuan's if needed?"

Chunyangzi nodded: "That's fine too."

Having said that, he stretched out his finger, and a beam of light shot towards Tang Zhizhi's forehead.

Tang Zhizhi closed his eyes, lost in memories.

After a moment, Chunyangzi withdrew his finger: "It seems that Cao Jiang's strange behavior is true. This matter is of great importance."

I will contact Sect Leader Xiao of the Azure Sword Sect immediately and have Xue Xing handle Cao Jiang's matter.

Jiang Chuan and Tang Zhizhi left the main hall. Jiang Chuan said to Tang Zhizhi, "Zhizhi, thank you for getting me out of that predicament."

Tang Zhizhi smiled and said, "We are from the same sect, there's no need to be so polite."

Moreover, this matter concerns all of us.

Jiang Chuan returned to Zuowang Peak and continued his cultivation.

Only by continuously improving our strength can we cope with the unknown.

This time, he possessed the precious blood essence of a fourth-tier magical beast, the Golden Leopard. This blood essence contained immense energy, which was the key to his breakthrough.

Jiang Chuan sat cross-legged and introduced the essence blood of the golden leopard into his body.

In an instant, a powerful force surged through his meridians, as if trying to break through all obstacles.

Jiang Chuan gritted his teeth, channeled his inner energy, and focused all his strength to guide this power.

Sweat rolled down his forehead, soaking his clothes, but he dared not relax.

After an unknown amount of time, a muffled sound came from inside Jiang Chuan's body, as if some kind of restraint had been broken.

He succeeded, breaking through the fourth level of the "Dragon Elephant Divine Demon Technique" and achieving the initial stage of the Dragon Elephant Body.

At this moment, Jiang Chuan felt full of power, and his physique was several times stronger than before.

"Fifth Senior Brother, come with me into the mountains."

Jiang Chuan summoned Da Huang, and together they ventured into the deep mountains.

He wanted to find a fourth-tier magical beast to conduct a practical test and examine his newly acquired strength.

Deep in the mountains, Jiang Chuan quickly located a fourth-tier magical beast.

This monster was enormous and exuded a ferocious aura.

Jiang Chuan was not afraid and took the initiative to attack.

He unleashed the "Dragon Elephant Divine Demon Skill," his fists whistling through the air, each punch carrying immense power.

The monsters, not to be outdone, lunged forward, baring their fangs and claws.

After a fierce battle, Jiang Chuan gradually gained the upper hand thanks to his initial stage of Dragon Elephant Physique.

In the end, he successfully defeated the monster.

Jiang Chuan looked at the fallen monster: "I never thought that I could fight against a half-step supreme being even without using the Dragon Soul and the Jade."

If jade were used, it might be able to fight against a cultivator at the initial stage of the Supreme Realm.

Jiang Chuan knew that there was no limit to improving one's strength.

He was determined to forge his own unique Five Elements Sword Formation when he reached the pinnacle of his Purple Mansion cultivation.

Once this sword formation is completed, it will be his strongest sword technique, surpassing all other sword skills, including the renowned Heavenly Profound Sword Formation.

To achieve his goal, he plans to reach the Great Perfection of the Knowledge Realm before the Kunlun Secret Realm, which is opened once every ten years by the Cloud Sea Immortal Sect, and to refine the Five Elements Sword Formation with all his might.

At the same time, Tao Hongjing found Jiang Chuan and suggested, "Jiang Chuan, you have now reached the fourth level of the Purple Mansion Realm, which is the crucial moment to learn the Thick Earth Sword Intent."

Chen Ping has the deepest understanding of the Thick Earth Sword Intent; you can go to his residence to learn from him.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chuan immediately decided to set off.

The master's advice was important; this Thick Earth Sword Intent would definitely be of great help in improving his strength.

After Jiang Chuan left, Tao Hongjing went to meet with Chunyangzi.

"Sect Leader, Xiao Jing of the Azure Sword Sect is now rallying the righteous path to eliminate evil, and the momentum is immense," Tao Hongjing said.

Chunyangzi shook his head: "The Qingming Sword Sect is currently very powerful, but Xiao Jingde is not virtuous enough and is not capable of taking on the responsibility of leading the Daoist sect in the Northern Territory. I am not worried that he will replace my Yunhai Immortal Sect."

"What are the sect leader's plans?" Tao Hongjing asked.

Chunyangzi's eyes were wise: "In the demon-slaying operation initiated by Xiao Jing, our Yunhai Immortal Sect can first wander around the vicinity of Thousand Caves City."

"We'll act only after Xiao Jing requests our help. This way, we can both solidify our sect's position and demonstrate our righteousness."

Meanwhile, Jiang Chuan arrived at Chen Ping's residence.

Chen Ping was practicing his sword under the waterfall. His swordplay was steady, and each strike carried a sense of weight.

Chen Ping noticed Jiang Chuan's arrival, sheathed his sword, and turned around: "Jiang Chuan, it's been a long time. You've improved so much!"

Jiang Chuan humbly replied, "Senior Brother Chen, you flatter me. Perhaps it was just good luck."

Chen Ping smiled and welcomed Jiang Chuan into the bamboo house, pouring him a bowl of coarse tea and handing it to him: "Try this tea."

Jiang Chuan took the teacup, took a small sip, and said, "Good tea, strong flavor, and long-lasting aftertaste."

Chen Ping asked, "Getting back to the main point, do you have any insights into the Thick Earth Sword Intent?"

After a moment, Jiang Chuan said, "In my opinion, the essence of the Thick Earth Sword lies in bearing all things."

Chen Ping praised, "Indeed, the earth supports all things, whether they are birds or fish, they cannot live without the earth."

Therefore, the core of the Earthly Sword Intent lies in its profound virtue and capacity to encompass the sword intents of the other four prefectures.

To help Jiang Chuan better learn the Thick Earth Sword Intent, Chen Ping took out a sword manual and handed it to Jiang Chuan: "This is the Yellow Dragon Sword Manual, which may be helpful for your learning of the Thick Earth Sword Intent."

I can also explain the basics of swordsmanship to you.

Jiang Chuan accepted the sword manual with great joy: "Thank you, Senior Brother Chen. With your help, I will definitely be able to master the Thick Earth Sword Intent."

After that, Jiang Chuan devoted himself to cultivating the Thick Earth Sword Intent.

His daily life was regular and orderly. As dawn broke and the first rays of sunlight shone on the peaks, Jiang Chuan would go to the sword-making workshop to learn the art of sword-making from the master swordsmith.

The furnace fire burned brightly, illuminating his focused face. He carefully observed his master's every move, listened attentively to the explanations about the sword's material, the heat, and forging techniques, and occasionally picked up tools to try out simple operations.

At noon, Jiang Chuan returned to the Purple Bamboo Forest and personally cooked a meal.

Smoke curled up and filled the bamboo grove. Jiang Chuan skillfully washed rice and vegetables and started a fire. Soon, the aroma of the food wafted through the air.

He enjoyed the moment of peace and felt satisfied that he could prepare the meal himself.

In the afternoon, Jiang Chuan returned to his residence, opened the "Yellow Dragon Sword Manual," and devoted himself to cultivation.

He repeatedly studied every word and every move in the sword manual, constantly practicing in the courtyard, gradually integrating the essence of the earth into his swordsmanship.

As evening approached, Qinglin ran over happily and circled around Jiang Chuan.

Jiang Chuan led Qing Lin to a secluded place and guided it in its cultivation.

Qinglin's aura grew increasingly powerful, and he made new progress with each cultivation session.

Despite the monotony of this life, Jiang Chuan found joy in it.

Meanwhile, the external situation is constantly changing.

Xiao Jing, the sect leader of the Azure Nether Sword Sect, issued a call to arms, uniting various sects in the Northern Territory to attack Thousand Caves City. He hoped to make great strides in this demon-slaying campaign and enhance the prestige of the Azure Nether Sword Sect.

Meanwhile, the members of the Cloud Sea Immortal Sect were near Thousand Caves City, seemingly dealing with various trivial matters and paying no attention to the actions of the Azure Nether Sword Sect. In reality, they were secretly preparing to make their move at the crucial moment, in accordance with Chunyangzi's plan.

Jiang Chuan occasionally heard about these developments from the outside world through Jiang Wei and Fang Sheng, but he was not interested in them. He only wanted to focus on his own cultivation and improve his strength.

One night, a letter shattered his peaceful life.

The moonlight, like water, spilled onto the windows of Jiangchuan.

Just as he was about to rest, a letter quietly appeared on his table.

Jiang Chuan opened the letter and saw that it was from Yu Youwei, who informed him that he had arrived in Da Zhou.

Upon seeing the letter, Jiang Chuan immediately decided to go down the mountain to meet Yu Youwei.

The next morning, Jiang Chuan hurriedly bid farewell to Tao Hongjing and Chen Ping.

"Master, Senior Brother Chen, I have something to do and need to go down the mountain."

Jiang Chuan cupped his hands in greeting.

Tao Hongjing looked at Jiang Chuan and nodded: "Go, be careful in everything."

Chen Ping also instructed, "Jiang Chuan, if needed, send a message back immediately."

At this moment, Pei Guoguo learned that Jiang Chuan had gone down the mountain and insisted on going with him.

"Jiang Chuan, I want to go too. I'll take my fifth senior brother with me."

Jiang Chuan couldn't refuse her, so he had no choice but to agree.

Immediately afterwards, Jiang Chuan, Jiang Wei, Fang Sheng, and Pei Guoguo arrived at Qiyun Peak to receive their mission and prepare to head to Danyang County.

Pei Guoguo excitedly took out the Fangtian Painting Boat she had borrowed from Chen Yang. The painting boat was not large, but it was exquisitely crafted and emitted a faint spiritual energy fluctuation.

"Everyone, hurry up and get on! This painted boat is fast!"

Pei Guoguo waved her hand.

Once they boarded the painted boat, Pei Guoguo steered it and quickly set off.

Along the way, the wind whistled in my ears, and the scenery rushed past.

Three days later, they arrived safely in Danyang County.

Within Danyang County, the people are known for their fierce and valiant nature; strong and robust men with swords at their waists can be seen everywhere.

The prefect here, Ding Xiangzhong, is descended from Ding Zichun, a famous general of the Great Zhou Dynasty. His family has a long-standing tradition of martial spirit, which inspires every generation of men to join the army or serve in the imperial court.

The group arrived in Ping'an Town, and as soon as they stepped into the town, they witnessed a brawl.

In front of the Yuelai Inn, the innkeeper was confronting five men.

These five men, who called themselves the Five Heroes of the Cai Clan, dined and dashed at the inn. The innkeeper was furious and kicked them out, even preparing to teach them a lesson.

"You bunch of scoundrels, you ate without paying and now you want to leave?"

The shopkeeper held a wooden stick and glared angrily.

The leader of the five Cai brothers, a burly man holding a broadsword, sneered, "Hmph, you think you can stop us?"

As he spoke, he exuded the aura of the Zhiwei Realm, confronting the shopkeeper and his staff.

Pei Guoguo, who was standing to the side, was almost trampled by the chaotic crowd. She was furious and rolled up her sleeves, ready to take action.

"These people have gone too far, I'm going to teach them a lesson!"

Jiang Chuan quickly pulled Pei Guoguo back: "Guoguo, don't be impulsive."

Jiang Wei and Fang Sheng, standing to the side, worried that Pei Guoguo's words and actions might expose their identities, and cast concerned glances at her.

Jiang Chuan looked at the scene before him, curious about the fierce folk customs of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and watched with great interest.

Just as the two sides were about to clash, a clear female voice came from the second floor of the inn.

"Who is causing trouble at my inn?"

As the voice rang out, a layer of ice condensed on the inn's steps, and a chill swept over, indicating that the speaker was no ordinary person.

Jiang Chuan tried to find the source of the voice, but strangely, there was no one upstairs.

Upon hearing this voice, the five Cai brothers' expressions changed slightly, but they still tried to remain calm.

"Hmph, where did this brat come from? Mind your own business!"

The leader of the five Cai brothers, a burly man, shouted.

As soon as he finished speaking, a surge of icy power struck, freezing the five Cai brothers in place. They remained in their original positions, unable to move.

Everyone was shocked and amazed by the mysterious woman's strength.

Seeing this, the innkeeper rushed forward and kicked the frozen burly man.

"Hmph, let's see you cause trouble here!"

Subsequently, the garrison patrol team of Ping'an Town arrived and carried away the five Cai brothers who had been frozen into ice blocks.

After the turmoil subsided, Jiang Chuan, Pei Guoguo, Jiang Wei, and Fang Sheng rested temporarily at the inn.

Jiang Chuan had a feeling that someone was watching them from the shadows. He observed his surroundings discreetly but found nothing unusual.

"Jiang Chuan, this place is really fun, shall we go out and explore?"

Pei Guoguo suggested, her eyes full of anticipation.

Before Jiang Chuan could answer, Jiang Wei said, "Junior Sister Pei, you go ahead. I have something to do and need to go out for a while."

Jiang Chuan, don't worry about me, I'll be right back.

Jiang Chuan nodded: "Senior Brother Jiang, please be careful in everything you do."

After Jiang Wei left, Jiang Chuan continued to keep an eye on the surroundings inside the inn.

At this moment, he noticed a person wearing a straw raincoat. This person's behavior was quite suspicious. He sat in the corner and silently observed them.

After a while, the man in the straw raincoat got up to leave.

Upon closer inspection, Jiang Chuan recognized the man as Uncle Long, Yu Youwei's personal bodyguard.

Uncle Long's gaze met Jiang Chuan's, and he nodded, signaling him to follow.

Jiang Chuan wondered if the innkeeper was Yu Youwei, but then felt that the aura didn't quite match.

Filled with doubt, Jiang Chuan followed Uncle Long upstairs to the Jade Dew Room.

Pushing open the door, they saw a woman standing inside, her figure strikingly similar to Yu Youwei's—it was Feng Ling'er. (End of Chapter)