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

Lin Xiao was dressed in a black outfit, the tassel of his sword at his waist swaying gently in the wind, and his expression was capable.

Chen Qing held a short flute, her eyes smiling, yet she could not hide the sorrow of parting.

Pei Guoguo jumped around among the horses, sometimes stroking their manes, sometimes patting their rumps, extremely excited.

"Second Brother, the journey is long, please take care."

Jiang Chuan stepped forward, cupped his hands in farewell.

Lin Xiao nodded, his eyes filled with expectation: "Jiang Chuan, do not slack off in your cultivation."

You and Miss Yu have supported each other all along; you should continue to do so in the future.

He then said to Yu Youwei, "Miss Yu, if you encounter any difficulties, please send a message to the Cloud Sea Immortal Sect."

Yu Youwei bowed in thanks.

"I'll miss you all. Come back soon!"

Pei Guoguo held Yu Youwei's hand, full of reluctance.

Yu Youwei smiled and said, "Senior Sister Pei, you must have a wonderful time on this trip."

Pei Guoguo nodded, then turned to Jiang Chuan and made a face: "Jiang Chuan, don't be lazy. If you haven't improved when we get back, we won't let you off the hook!"

"Fifth Senior Brother, take care of yourself, and these others too."

Jiang Chuan patted Huang Yue on the shoulder.

Huang Yue wagged its tail and barked a few times.

After saying goodbye to them, Lin Xiao mounted his horse, flicked the reins, and galloped off towards the edge of town.

Pei Guoguo, Chen Qing, and Huang Yue also mounted their horses and followed, the sound of hooves gradually fading into the morning mist.

Not long after Lin Xiao and the others left, Feng Ling'er returned to Ping'an Town.

She wore a simple white dress, her hair flowing in the breeze.

However, when he looked at Yu Youwei, his gaze held a more scrutinizing quality.

For the next few days, Yu Youwei was kept by Feng Ling'er's side, ostensibly to teach her cultivation, but in reality, she was kept under close watch.

Jiang Chuan tried to talk to Yu Youwei several times, but Feng Ling'er stopped him with various excuses, so he could only watch from afar.

At night, the moonlight on the roof of the inn was like water.

Uncle Long set up his sword and waited for Jiang Chuan.

Jiang Chuan quickly went up to the roof and bowed respectfully: "Uncle Long, I've kept you waiting."

Uncle Long nodded, drew his ancient sword, and a flash of cold light appeared: "Let's begin."

These past few days, Uncle Long has been meticulously guiding Jiang Chuan in sword practice every night, patiently explaining each move.

Jiang Chuan humbly studied and pondered the text repeatedly, gradually gaining a deeper understanding of the "Yellow Dragon Sword Manual".

Jiang Chuan's figure became increasingly agile, showing some of the demeanor of a master.

On the other side, Jiang Wei returned to Ping'an Town after the turmoil in the Marquis's mansion, and did not mention a word about Jiang Chuan's departure without saying goodbye that day.

The two met, their eyes met, and they understood each other without saying a word.

Their past friendship was not damaged by this incident, but Jiang Wei's eyes were complicated when the Marquis's mansion was mentioned.

The market was bustling. Su Wen, dressed in red, walked into the town, with Tang Zhizhi from Mengdie Peak pulling her along behind him.

Tang Zhizhi staggered, "Su Wen, why did you bring me here!"

Su Wen laughed: "There's bound to be fun here, and you might even run into someone you know."

The two arrived at Yuelai Inn, which immediately became lively.

Su Wen had a loud voice and shouted as soon as he entered the door that he wanted the best food and wine, which attracted the attention of the onlookers.

Jiang Chuan came downstairs and saw Su Wen at a glance, his expression displeased.

Su Wen also saw Jiang Chuan and said provocatively, "Oh, isn't this Jiang Chuan? It's been a few days, how have you been?"

Jiang Chuan sneered: "As for you, what brings you to Ping'an Town? Did you get into trouble again?"

The bystanders quickly stepped aside.

After finishing his sword practice, Jiang Chuan lay on the roof of the inn, gazing at the stars, a strange emotion rising within him.

He recalled how he and his master depended on each other for survival when he was a child. Life was hard, they often went hungry, and they even stole radishes from the field.

At that time, he aspired to become a sword immortal so that he and his master could live a good life.

"Master, where did you go..." Jiang Chuan murmured to himself.

Just then, soft footsteps sounded behind me.

Jiang Chuan turned around and saw Yu Youwei walking towards him with a smile, wearing a light blue dress.

"How did you come?"

Jiang Chuan sat up in surprise.

Yu Youwei walked over and sat down next to him: "I saw you working hard every day, so I came to visit."

Jiang Chuan gazed at the starry sky and said, "When I was a child, my master and I lived a hard life, but I always wanted to become the number one sword cultivator in the world."

I made a bet with my master, saying that I could definitely do it.

My master may have sounded dismissive, but I knew he wanted what was best for me.

Yu Youwei listened quietly.

Jiang Chuan continued, "Later, the Southern Region was in chaos, and the demon lord Li Tianxing massacred Musheng Village. Everyone except me suffered a terrible fate."

My master also left because of this, and I still don't know if he is still alive.

But in my heart, he will always be the best in the world.

At this point, Jiang Chuan's voice choked up.

Yu Youwei reached out and held Jiang Chuan's hand, offering comfort.

Jiang Chuan looked at her, his gaze gentle: "If one day you discover that I am very bad, like the rumor that Master killed Chen Jianjia, would you kill me?"

Yu Youwei stared into Jiang Chuan's eyes: "I don't believe your master would do such a thing, and I also believe you wouldn't."

Jiang Chuan nodded vigorously: "Yes, I don't believe Master would kill Chen Jianjia either."

"If you're truly wicked, I'll drag you out of the deepest hell; if you refuse to come out, I'll break your legs and still drag you out to keep you by my side."

Yu Youwei blushed.

She lowered her head and asked softly, "What would you do if I referred to myself as 'this concubine'?"

Jiang Chuan's heart raced, and he stammered, "Then...then I'll definitely take it seriously, and I'm afraid I won't be able to control myself."

Yu Youwei looked up, a smile in her eyes: "So what do you usually call me?"

After a moment, Jiang Chuan said, "In front of others, it is naturally Miss Yu."

If it's just the two of us, I'll call you Youwei, okay?

Yu Youwei nodded, her face beaming with happiness.

After a while, Jiang Chuan came out of Yu Youwei's room.

As I turned the corner of the corridor, Fang Sheng came to meet me.

Fang Sheng smiled and said, "Jiang Chuan, how wonderful it would be to enjoy the stars with such a beautiful woman tonight."

Jiang Chuan blushed and coughed lightly, saying, "Senior Brother Fang, please don't tease me."

He was puzzled; when had Fang Sheng started making fun of people like this?

Fang Sheng smiled faintly, "Alright, don't bother me, get some rest."

After saying that, he turned and went back to his room.

Jiang Chuan returned to his room, sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and concentrated.

The body's innate pure Yang energy surges through the meridians, showing signs of condensing into liquid.

He knew that by breaking through the lower three realms and forming a golden core, he could enter the second level of the Pure Yang True Scripture and greatly increase his strength.

However, the night in Ping'an Town was not peaceful.

The righteous alliance is in the midst of its attack on Thousand Caves City, so how could the demonic sect stand idly by?

Dozens of evil cultivators from the demonic sects sneaked in under cover of night, their eyes gleaming with malice, and began slaughtering with knives.

The night watchman, carrying a lantern, was about to strike the gong when a dark figure suddenly appeared, slashed his neck with a sharp blade, and blood flowed onto the stone slab.

Immediately, several poison gas bombs were thrown into the house, exploding with a loud bang. Black smoke filled the air, and screams echoed from inside as lives were lost.

The sleeping cultivator was startled awake, grabbed his weapon, and went outside.

The streets were filled with shouts of killing and the clash of weapons as demonic cultivators ran rampant, plunging Ping'an Town into chaos and flames.

Jiang Chuan opened his eyes, and the firelight outside the window illuminated his face.

He quickly got up, grabbed the two swords beside the bed, and drew the blades, their cold light flashing.

He ran into Jiang Wei as he was leaving.

Jiang Wei's long sword gleamed coldly: "Jiang Chuan, the Demonic Sect is attacking! Quickly gather everyone!"

Jiang Chuan nodded and shouted loudly, "The evil cultivators of the Demonic Sect are attacking! Assemble in the inn lobby immediately!"

Wait until everyone gathers in the lobby.

Jiang Wei quickly ordered: "Jiang Chuan and Su Wen, come with me to check the situation. The rest of you stay at the inn to protect the people."

Fang Sheng exclaimed urgently, "I'm going too!"

Jiang Wei refused, saying, "You stay here; this place also needs to be guarded." Fang Sheng had no choice but to comply.

Yu Youwei, Feng Ling'er, and Uncle Long arrived.

Jiang Chuan said to Feng Ling'er, "Miss Feng, protect Miss Yu and Uncle Long."

Feng Ling'er replied, "Don't worry."

Jiang Chuan, Jiang Wei, and Su Wen left the inn.

Corpses lay strewn along the long street, their blood staining the stone slabs red.

The demonic cultivator laughed wildly and chased after the common people.

Jiang Wei's face was cold and stern: "Jiang Chuan, use the Kan Shui Sword Intent to put out the fire. Su Wen and I will deal with the demonic cultivators."

Looking at the fire in Jiangchuan, it has spread to many places, burning fiercely and radiating heat.

He circulated his inner energy, his longsword glowed blue, and the sword intent of Kan Shui surged forth, attempting to suppress the fire.

However, the fire was fierce and he could not extinguish it by himself.

After a moment's thought, he decided to put out the fire first in the areas where the fire was raging and the population was dense.

Jiang Wei clashed with the demonic cultivator, and his expression changed slightly after the exchange.

These demonic cultivators are powerful, with the lowest being at the Other Shore Realm and some even hiding at the Supreme Realm.

The guard advised, "My lord, let's retreat. This group of demonic cultivators is too strong."

Jiang Wei looked at the fleeing people and said, "No, now that I am here, I will protect the people."

Having said that, he brandished his longsword and charged towards the demonic cultivator.

Jiang Chuan was fighting the fire with all his might when he suddenly sensed something strange behind him.

Turning around, he saw the five demon cultivators surrounding him in a fan shape.

The leading demonic cultivator wielded a demonic sword, its blade inscribed with runes and radiating a sinister aura: "Boy, you ruined my plans, now you're going to die!"

Jiang Chuan thought to himself that these demonic cultivators must have come from Thousand Caves City, and the righteous alliance's situation was probably not good.

There's no time to think about anything else right now; I'll just use my two swords to wield the flower.

The demonic cultivators attacked simultaneously, their demonic blades whistling as they slashed towards Jiang Chuan.

Jiang Chuan unleashed the "Close at Hand, Far Away" sword technique, traversing several meters in distance, a flash of cold light, and stabbed towards the demonic cultivator from the Other Shore Realm.

The demonic cultivator was unable to dodge in time; his throat was pierced, and he collapsed to the ground dead.

Enraged by this, Yu Moxiu surrounded them from both sides.

Jiang Chuan advanced instead of retreating, his Purple Mansion Sword Intent surging, and shouted: "Meteor Flying Sword!"

The longsword flew from his hand, transforming into a beam of light that shot towards the demonic cultivator at the Purple Mansion Realm.

With a loud "boom," the demonic cultivator was struck and sent flying backward, crashing into the wall.

Taking advantage of the situation, Jiang Chuan killed another sword-wielding demonic cultivator.

The demonic cultivators were terrified and descended into chaos.

A demonic cultivator using concealed weapons was so frightened that he tried to flee.

At that moment, a sharp shout came from the shadows: "Where do you think you're going!"

A dark figure appeared; it was a girl from the Demon Sect.

She had a graceful figure, yet exuded a cold aura.

Holding a magic bow, the bow was entirely black, covered with runes, and emanated powerful magical energy, clearly indicating its high grade.

The girl drew her bow, and a cold arrow shot out, heading straight for Jiangchuan.

Jiang Chuan busily activated the Buddhist Golden Bell for protection.

With a clang, a cold arrow struck, and the golden bell cracked.

Jiang Chuan was shocked; the archery skills of this demonic sect girl were beyond his imagination.

Before she could think further, the girl gathered her strength again, drew the bowstring taut, and fired the second arrow with even greater force.

The arrow pierced through the golden bell, with half of the arrowhead aimed directly at Jiang Chuan's brow.

At the critical moment of life and death, Jiang Chuan's eyes sharpened, and he recalled the black jade flying sword. The flying sword blocked in front of him, and the arrowhead struck the black jade, sparks flying everywhere.

Jiang Chuan took the opportunity to try to escape.

At this moment, Cao Jiang appeared, his aura powerful and exuding the aura of a supreme being.

Jiang Chuan was astonished upon seeing this.

The demonic girl nocked her third arrow, aiming it at Jiang Chuan's heart.

Cao Jiang sneered: "Jiang Chuan, long time no see."

"You have an 'old friend' in this peaceful town, guess what I'll do?"

Jiang Chuan understood that he was referring to Tang Zhizhi.

Jiang Chuan was instantly enraged, his Purple Mansion Sword Intent surged, and he unleashed the Long River Sunset Sword Technique, his black jade flying sword carrying sword energy as it attacked Cao Jiang.

Cao Jiang was strong and dodged the attack, then kicked Jiang Chuan in the chest, sending Jiang Chuan flying several feet before crashing into a broken wall.

Cao Jiang, with a mocking expression, spoke filthy and insulting words to Tang Zhizhi: "That Tang Zhizhi was born handsome. I kidnapped him, played with him, and then hung him on the city tower of Danyang."

Jiang Chuan was furious. He controlled the black jade flying sword, wrapped with azure dragon sword energy, and slashed at Cao Jiang.

Cao Jiang's expression changed slightly, but he still easily dodged the attack.

Taking advantage of Jiang Chuan's exhausted old forces and lack of new ones, Cao Jiang's figure disappeared into the shadows, attempting to escape.

At the same time, the demonic sect girl fired her third arrow, which Jiang Chuan had to dodge, and Cao Jiang took the opportunity to disappear.

Jiang Chuan knew Cao Jiang was ruthless and Tang Zhizhi was in danger.

They headed straight for the Yuelai Inn, with the demon sect girl leaping and darting around the tiled roof to keep up with them, constantly drawing her bow and shooting arrows.

Jiang Chuan ran wildly, using his Qi Yun Shan He and the Zhi Chi Tian Ya supernatural powers to weave through the streets and alleys in an attempt to escape his pursuers.

The demonic sect girl's archery skills were bizarre. With a single shot, the fire-wrapped arrow transformed into a firebird in mid-air, swooping down on Jiang Chuan.

Jiang Chuan darted into the tower, and the firebird crashed into it, causing the tower to collapse.

Jiang Chuan leaped out of the ruins and continued to flee, pursued relentlessly by the demonic sect girl. Jiang Chuan was furious but had no time to retaliate.

At this moment, Su Wen appeared and saw Jiang Chuan being chased, and tried to escape.

Jiang Chuan shouted, "Su Wen, stop right there!"

Su asked to stop.

Jiang Chuan said urgently, "This demonic sect girl's archery skills are difficult to deal with. Cao Jiang is about to attack Tang Zhi. I have to get there quickly. You hold her off!"

Su Wen's expression changed slightly. He was somewhat unwilling, but he knew the situation was critical, so he had no choice but to hover around the Demon Sect girl.

The demonic girl shot an arrow at Su Wen, who then used the Daoist technique "Flying Blade," an advanced version of the Kamaitachi. A fierce wind arose around him, and the black arrow collided with the savage bear that the black arrow had transformed into.

With a "bang," Su Wen was blasted away, and the demon sect girl suffered a backlash, vomiting blood and falling into the burning building.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Jiang Chuan used his black jade flying sword to kill the pursuing tiger. Without delay, he rushed towards the Yuelai Inn.

When he arrived at his destination, the sight before him made his heart sink.

The inn is now in ruins, with embers still burning amidst the broken walls and the pervasive smell of burnt food and blood.

Fang Sheng lay to one side, his fate unknown, while Uncle Long lay on the ground, unable to move.

Tang Zhizhi was tightly bound with ropes and thrown into a corner.

Not far away, Yu Youwei was fighting Cao Jiang.

Yu Youwei was agile and her sword moves were fierce, but she could not hurt Cao Jiang.

Cao Jiang was ruthless; every strike was delivered with ferocity.

Jiang Chuan appeared, and Yu Youwei looked up and saw him. She called out and took the opportunity to back away.

When Cao Jiang saw Jiang Chuan, a sly smile spread across his face, full of provocation: "Jiang Chuan, you've finally arrived."

Jiang Chuan's eyes were bloodshot, and anger flared up. With a clang, the Demon Prison Sword was drawn, its blade gleaming with a ghostly light.

He chanted incantations to summon a ghost general, his body enveloped in ghostly energy, intending to fight Cao Jiang to the death.

Cao Jiang laughed instead of being afraid, grabbed Tang Zhizhi, and put his sword to her neck: "Jiang Chuan, if you want her to live, seal the evil spirit, throw away your sword, and fight me one-on-one."

Jiang Chuan laughed in fury, his voice full of disdain: "Cao Jiang, do you think I'd be manipulated by you?"

Cao Jiang's face darkened, and with a slight increase in force, a bloody mark appeared on Tang Zhizhi's neck: "If you don't comply, I'll kill her right now."

Just as Jiang Chuan was about to speak, Cao Jiang slashed at Tang Zhizhi with his sword.

"stop!"

Jiang Chuan shouted, his voice filled with anger and anxiety.

At the critical moment, the demon sect girl A Gui arrived, holding a bow and arrow, ready to fire.

Su Wen also ran over shortly after, panting heavily.

Cao Jiang was furious when he saw A Gui appear. He looked at Jiang Chuan and said, "You, Jiang Chuan, how dare you lie to me!"

In retaliation, he ripped open Tang Zhizhi's clothes with his sword, his eyes filled with malice: "Jiang Chuan, put down your sword, or I will humiliate her in public."

Jiang Chuan was furious, his hands gripping the sword hilt tightly, his knuckles turning white.

At this moment, A Gui drew his bow and aimed it at Jiang Chuan's back. Su Wen shouted, "Jiang Chuan, retreat quickly!" (End of this chapter)