Chapter 001: Murder and Silencing

Accompanied by a tremendous roar, five or six soldiers from the Beast Dragon Clan charged forward, relying on their naturally tough skin and thick flesh to withstand the attacks, while swiftly leaping to engage in fierce combat with the human warriors.

Setting aside all these mysteries, regardless, the stunning dragon girl in this strange dream has already become Su Jian's "dream lover"; not only a dream lover, but also the only goddess in his heart. Su Jian believes that this lingering feeling, which makes his body and mind tingle, is what "love" truly is

Su Jian immediately unleashed his full potential and swiftly ran deep into the dense forest

At the moment when Su Jian's blood-red eye opened for the first time, it seemed as if in the unknown secret realm hidden within the distant mist, a pair of exceptionally beautiful eyes, rare among humans, suddenly and quietly opened their golden pupils

Su Jian heard a piercing wail, at that moment it felt as if a celestial being was striking down with a giant hammer, causing the entire sky to tremble

This dream is not pleasant

Do not forget me

The ferocious Beast Dragon Clan, at this moment, displayed an expression of utmost reverence. They all gazed skyward in prayer, as if some extraordinary phenomenon had appeared in the seemingly unchanged void, compelling them to worship fervently. They prostrated themselves on the ground, their massive bodies lowered to the utmost degree, as if an invisible giant hand in the void was pressing down upon their heads and limbs.

But soon, the warm blood that splashed onto his face, along with the mournful cries of two or three remaining Starflow warriors, clearly told him: this hellish nightmare scene before him is real

At that moment, a strange feeling suddenly arose in his heart ... At this moment, it seemed like just an ordinary afternoon; he had finished practicing martial arts on the green lawn and went to a nearby grove to take a break, seeking a sheltered and cool place to nap

The exotic dragon race, whose origins are unknown, is distinct from the Eastern divine dragons and nearly brought humanity to extinction, truly living up to its reputation. Even the lowest tier of intelligent dragons, the beast dragon soldiers, displayed formidable combat power as soon as they approached. Su Jian, who was watching from behind, did not expect that those elite warriors of the Huaxia nation, in just one encounter, would be seized by the beast dragon soldiers' massive claws and torn apart with a roar!

Su Jian was greatly alarmed and wanted to turn around and continue fleeing, but unexpectedly, the shadow let out a cold snort and instantly kicked out with immense force, causing Su Jian to be kicked into the abyss beside him.

They were walking on the side of the Silent Forest near the territory of the Beast Dragons, precisely at the moment when the blood-red giant eye in the Dark Abyss suddenly opened wide at Su Jian. Thus, both the mysteriously identified black-robed figure and the brutal and ferocious Beast Dragon clan all knelt down without warning in an instant

In an instant, the blood-red gaze surged into Su Jian's soul, vanishing from the darkness.

Looking at the shape of the skeleton, it is evident that this is the skull of the detestable dragon tribe. However, it is unclear why it is so enormous, nearly the size of a room. After experiencing a series of events today, Su Jian has become somewhat numb. He gazes at the white, bony top of the dragon skull and casually thinks: "It's just a dragon's skull! Let's see if there are any unexpected treasures."

The first time Su Jian saw it was in the dark night after waking from a nightmare. In the darkness, he clearly saw that the clear crystal was shimmering with light, as if the entire brilliance of the night sky was contained within the small gem.

At the beginning of the dream, the world transformed as if stained with blood. In the blink of an eye, a gigantic and ferocious dragon-like beast spread its wings and swooped down, charging towards me with great speed. This evil dragon was completely different from the Eastern Divine Dragon of human legends; it resembled more the fierce dragons that invaded the continent.

Choosing a good name, Su Jian stepped forward without hesitation. He first tried with one hand, but the sword remained motionless. He immediately switched to using both hands to grasp the ancient, intricately carved hilt, and even used both feet to push against the dragon's teeth, exerting all his strength to finally pull the sword out from the hard dragon's teeth

Su Jian hurriedly stepped forward to take a closer look and indeed discovered that it was an ancient-style long sword, resting against the base of the dragon's tooth

After the Dragon-Magic War ended, not many years passed before the Holy Dragon Emperor fulfilled his "promise". He led the Dragon Clan's vast army, sweeping across the Eastern Divine Continent, driving the Huaxia Kingdom and other human kingdoms into the narrow and wild western regions. After taking over, the Dragon Clan established the "Empire of Dragons" on the Divine Continent.

Su Jian saw that the most formidable Captain Xiao among the crowd had actually fallen onto a pile of corpses, his eyes vacant and staring unwillingly at the sky; his chest had been shattered, his abdomen split open, and his internal organs, including liver, gallbladder, and intestines, were spilled out along with congealed blood, presenting a scene that was not only tragic but also deeply humiliating

The Abyss of Lost Souls, located deep within the Silent Forest, is indeed the legendary place of great calamity. It is important to note that although the Silent Forest is adjacent to the Hengduan Mountains, it is not within the storm belt, and theoretically, the Dragon Clan could invade at will. However, the reason it has become a contested border territory for the Huaxia Nation is largely due to this Abyss of Lost Souls

How can we say that we have the advantage in numbers?" As a non-combatant, Su Jian comforted himself

Upon realizing the situation, Su Jian first gasped in shock, then became extremely delighted

Su Jian knew that he must do two things now: do not let that person see his face

Taking advantage of the solitude in the dense forest, the young man shed tears freely. He recalled the villain lurking in the shadows and solemnly vowed in this wilderness. He would exhaust all his strength, dedicating one year, two years, three years...! ... even his entire lifetime, to unearth this butcher, this murderer

Out of the corner of his eye, he caught sight of that shadow, like a nightmare, actually trailing closely behind him, mere inches away!

In the Abyss of Lost Souls, regardless of the race, even the overwhelmingly powerful dragon race often finds itself inexplicably drawn in when near it, ultimately leaving no trace of their remains.

Accompanied by the sound of strong winds as he fell, Su Jian realized at that moment that when a person is truly about to die, there is no longer any thought to be entangled in whether it is a premature death or an early demise.

After a short while, Su Jian, who was crawling behind, forced himself to raise his gaze—only to be taken aback by what he saw! The once densely packed ambushers from the Huaxia nation had noticeably thinned out at this moment! In contrast, the Beast Dragon Clan's team, which consisted of only about 15 or 16 individuals, seemed to show no signs of reduction at all

The fresh scent of blood wafted into Su Jian's nose, making him feel nauseous. An instinctive fear caused him to lower his gaze, struggling not to look at the scene of the battle. As he looked down, Su Jian could only hear the wild roars of the Beast Dragon Clan and the furious shouts of the Azure Dragon Army warriors

But at that moment, a shadow rushed towards Lieutenant Xiao with lightning speed, catching him completely off guard

As if in response, within the chaotic realm of the demon kingdom at the edge of a distant world, countless delicate and pale flashes of lightning suddenly danced within a tranquil dark crystal ball

Is this time really the end?

Su Jian's expression became vacant, yet a storm surged within his heart. He thought to himself, if this were true, would he still be that frail little servant?

It turned out that, entangled by distorted rays of light, Su Jian found himself unexpectedly falling into a majestic stone cave castle. With the bright light shining from an unknown source, Su Jian saw that the castle was built of massive stones, featuring an architectural style he had never encountered before. Not only was it grand and towering, but the various carvings and patterns were also filled with exotic charm, unmistakably not a product of the human race

At that moment, he only heard a loud bang, and when he came to his senses, he found himself in a strange place. Looking at the scene before him, Su Jian almost thought he was dreaming again

Why does the evil dragon single out me?

If it were only like this, it would be fine, but later Su Jian gradually discovered that the brilliance within this crystal chain could actually flow dynamically with the changes of day and night, as well as the seasons

It is uncertain how long he has been running, but Su Jian's clothes have already been tattered. After running for so long, he felt that there seemed to be no movement behind him. Su Jian felt a sense of relief in his heart: after all, it was his agility and speed that helped him not only establish a foothold in the Xuanwu Guard but also allowed him to escape a calamity today

Perhaps it was the previous experience of the Dragon Blood Warrior that had an effect; the more it was such a time, the clearer his mind became.

He flipped through the volumes one by one. At first, he felt that he did not recognize the words on the pages, and the illustrations were quite strange; however, he soon discovered that in the face of these unfamiliar images and texts, he experienced a peculiar sensation: it was as if he understood everything, yet upon reflection, it seemed he had remembered nothing.

If Su Jian knew where this abyss he was falling into was, he would surely become even more terrified

The figure in the black robe, having lost the protection of the Beast Dragon Clan soldiers, now stands alone on the battlefield, surrounded by layers of warriors from the Huaxia Nation, appearing exceedingly solitary and vulnerable

Even if it is a dream, Su Jian clearly remembers that the girl's final gaze towards him was filled with profound sorrow, to the extent that every time he wakes up, he feels as if his heart is about to shatter

Caught off guard by the sudden raid, the Beast Dragon Clan team was momentarily startled but did not panic. They quickly formed a defensive formation in a concentric circle around the figure in the black robe. The unique massive armor shields of the Beast Dragon Clan were instantly erected like a wall on the periphery

As the roar subsided, a dazzling array of vibrant colors erupted in the dark, sunless forest, with the glint of warriors' blades and the radiant power of mages shining forth, launching a sudden and fierce assault on the Beast Dragon clan's squad after a long period of preparation

In the recurring dream, the goddess-like dragon girl finally placed a dazzling and magnificent crystal necklace around Su Jian's neck

What is happening? Su Jian looked around in panic, trying to see the surroundings, but was astonished to find that he could see nothing at all.

The sudden flash of the sword, sharp as lightning and venomous as a snake, darted through the dense forest. When the stunned Su Jian finally regained his senses, he discovered that the crowd, which had been so densely packed just moments ago, had scattered and fallen. In the clearing of the forest, only a few individuals remained scattered about.

The surrounding light grew increasingly dim, the falling speed accelerated, and Su Jian became increasingly fearful

Two hundred years later, in the new capital of Huaxia, Jinghua City, there is a sixteen-year-old boy named Su Jian, who is feeling extremely troubled by his strange illness

When Su Jian was at a loss, he suddenly saw a blood-red giant eye of flame appear in the boundless darkness outside.

Whose lament is that

The Beast Dragon tribe, sensing the dire situation, immediately exerted themselves to throw their heavy shields, crushing around ten unsuspecting Azure Dragon soldiers. They began to break through from this gap. With each resounding roar, the heads of the Beast Dragon soldiers suddenly transformed back into their original forms. They revealed their triangular lizard-like heads, and with a piercing screech, they sprayed the unique cyan-green venom of the Beast Dragons at the human warriors

Whose blood is that

These eyes are exquisite, though surrounded by a haze of darkness, they possess a divine light that oscillates between good and evil, exuding a breathtaking beauty regardless of the interpretation

At this moment, the youth is filled with immense panic

Looking at such a peculiar sight, Su Jian felt a tremendous shock in his heart and thought, "So it turns out I have fallen into a secret realm"

"Are there any slain beast dragons?" He strained to rub his eyes, and only then did he see that among the mountain of corpses of the Azure Dragon Army, there seemed to be two or three massive beast dragon bodies lying down.

The great battle is imminent, and an eerie silence akin to death envelops the Silent Forest

Upon seeing these Beast Dragon Clan soldiers, Su Jian suddenly felt that he should be grateful for the storms of the Hengduan Mountains that had thwarted the onslaught of the flying dragons; had it not been for that natural barrier, what stood before him now would not be the Beast Dragon Clan soldiers who could only walk.

What does it matter if you are handsome? What does it matter if you possess great martial skills? What does it matter if you have an unlimited future and a glorious resume? When you become a cold, lifeless corpse on the ground, everything loses its meaning

Just as he was feeling a bit drowsy, Su Jian suddenly heard a Qinglong Army warrior beside him hiss, "Be careful, they are coming!"

"It seems that there is no escaping today." Originally, as a miscellaneous member of the Xuanwu Guard, Su Jian was only responsible for non-combat roles such as reconnaissance and messaging; however, given the situation of the battle, could he still say to the enemy: "Hey! I am Su Jian, just a non-combatant, please don't attack me?"

Hiding in the shadows, Su Jian clearly saw the approaching soldiers of the Beast Dragon Clan, each of whom was taller than an ordinary human by one and a half times, with a very strong and fierce appearance

Su Jian wanted to take a closer look, but he suddenly heard the leader of the Qinglong Army, Captain Xiao Ning, erupt with a shout: "Kill! Black-robed assassin, capture him alive!"

Such shock was ten times stronger than when Su Jian had just seen the formidable soldiers of the Beast Dragon Clan

At this moment, Su Jian instinctively thought: "If it is already so terrifying with its eyes closed, then what if it opens them..."

Caught off guard, several soldiers at the forefront were sprayed by the venom of the beast dragon, and immediately the exposed skin not covered by their iron armor began to rot at a visible speed.

Who is she

In Su Jian's final glimpse of memory, he saw the entire world drenched in a terrifying rain of blood

The suddenly appearing blood-red pupils seemed to be far away in the sky, yet also seemed to be right before one's eyes; what terrified Su Jian even more was that the giant pupil surrounded by raging flames was facing him directly, and although it was tightly closed, it was still extremely frightening

The wind howled, and the dragon roared. Su Jian was cradled in the embrace of the dragon-winged beauty, pressed against her chest, feeling an unusual warmth and tenderness.

Upon first seeing this sword, Su Jian was greatly astonished: "What kind of sword can pierce a dragon's mouth and penetrate its fangs?"

A voice, seemingly silent, yet seemingly containing boundless messages, begins to resonate meaningfully in the void

At this moment, everyone's gaze was closely following Captain Xiao as he approached the black-clad figure, who was bowing his head in submission, raising the sword in his hand, intending to reach out and knock off the tightly fitted mask worn by the black-clad man

The value of this necklace has far exceeded his imagination. The material of the chain seems to be the incredibly precious meteorite platinum from legend; the pendant is an enormous teardrop-shaped crystal, almost the size of a pigeon egg, and is exceptionally beautiful

Of course, Su Jian could only catch a glimpse, for this terrifying murderer, who had created a hell on earth, after killing everyone else, turned his cold gaze towards him from the shadows

Although the wise dragon race appears in humanoid form, the beast dragon race is still considered to be of a lower order. Their exposed areas such as the neck, arms, and ankles retain the primitive characteristics of the beast dragon race, covered with hard black dragon scales. Behind them, they drag thick dragon tails that heavily sweep across the fallen leaves and decaying mud of the forest floor

Is this the illusion of imminent death?" Su Jian became even more terrified

However, although he appeared to be unscathed and even possessed a fine sword, Su Jian's mood gradually turned to desolation. He realized that in this operation, apart from himself, the entire army had been wiped out. That was more than one hundred people! They had unexpectedly passed away in the blink of an eye.

Su Jian felt that these lights, whether in their posture or trajectory, were exceedingly mysterious, defying common sense, and were certainly not elements of the world he was familiar with

The shadow of the evil dragon obscured the entire sky, and it seemed that Su Jian was about to be torn to pieces when suddenly, a stunningly beautiful young woman appeared out of nowhere

What confounded Su Jian the most was that in the final moment of this recurring dream, at the last moment when the exquisite girl parted from him, she called out to him with an indescribable sorrow: "Save me ... ... "

Of course, more importantly, the most significant feature of this ancient castle is its enormous size. When Su Jian finds himself within it, he must look up at the dome, making him appear exceedingly small.

A slick cold sweat suddenly trickled down Su Jian's forehead; he instinctively tightened his grip on the Xuanwu Guard standard dagger in his hand, his heart steeling itself, thinking that even if he were to die today, he must at least carve a mark on the beast dragon!

Everything is due to this strange illness! It turns out that this young boy, at such a tender age, has actually lost his memory! Moreover, it is not an ordinary amnesia; it has caused Su Jian to lose the most important thing he once possessed. Although Su Jian currently holds a lowly status and possesses mediocre skills, he is very certain that he was once extremely powerful.

At last, the dust has settled, and everyone's gaze is focused on the remaining figure in the black robe

Forty to fifty elite soldiers of the Huaxia nation were killed by the same person in an instant

On this day, Su Jian was carrying out an ambush mission with the main force in the Silent Forest of the Hengduan Mountains, near the Dragon Realm of Huaxia. Previously, their Xuanwu Guard had learned through reconnaissance that a small team of about ten members from the Beast Dragon Clan was crossing through a crevice in the Hengduan Mountains, heading towards the Silent Forest.

After making up his mind, Su Jian rested for a while before embarking on his journey home. However, he did not expect that not long after setting off, he would encounter a ferocious Bloodthirsty Lynx! Faced with the fierce creature pouncing towards him, Su Jian suddenly felt a deep sense of sorrow: "Is it possible that my wishes remain unfulfilled, and I am to die here?"

The most captivating aspect of this sword is its blade, which is a deep blue reminiscent of the sea, shimmering and glistening as if it has captured a fragment of moonlight from the horizon, or like the gently flowing waters of a stream.

The world outside has returned to darkness, yet Su Jian discovers that it is as if he is gazing at the sun with his eyes; even now, with his eyes closed, his vision is pitch black, but he finds that the blazing blood-red pupil still hangs high in his mind and soul, its color strikingly vivid.

The glance from the figure in the black robe just now made him feel as if he had seen the most terrifying person in the world; at that moment, he felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave, his body filled with cold. In Su Jian's mind, was there any beast in this world whose strength surpassed that of the figure in the black robe, or any snake whose gaze was colder than his?

The necklace is so mysterious and enchanting that every time Su Jian examines it closely, he cannot help but indulge in wild fantasies: "Could it be the 'Chain of Starfall,' one of the legendary Ten Crystal Sea Artifacts?"

Su Jian was extremely intelligent. The strange guest's use of a spell to conceal his true appearance only reinforced Su Jian's belief that this person was not only a member of the human race but also likely a notable figure. Su Jian merely cast a glance at this individual, yet the figure and movements were already deeply etched in his heart.

Seeing the newcomer Xiao Ning in the Qinglong Army like this, Su Jian is more inclined to believe that the scene before him is merely a bizarre dream created by a somewhat amnesiac self, suffering from a split personality.

All of this, viewed through the blood-eyed heart, is merely a matter of an instant. When the blood-eyed heart closes, Su Jian has already thoroughly understood the weakness of the ferocious cat before him

At the command, the elite troops of the Qinglong Army, who had been fiercely resisting, immediately changed their formation in front of the Beast Dragon Clan's defensive line, moving swiftly like flowing water. Relying on their numerical superiority in a war of attrition, they quickly left several Beast Dragon soldiers battered and bruised; after enduring for a while, they reluctantly fell amidst the glint of blades and the clash of swords.

As he strolled about, the circle of dragon teeth at the edge of the dragon skull soon caught Su Jian's attention. In contrast to the other grayish dragon bones, this circle of dragon teeth stood out, each one as white as new snow, resembling a fence along the edge of the dragon skull

But the beautiful feeling is fleeting

Su Jian suddenly felt breathless, realizing how cruel and heartless the world could be

At this moment, Su Jian was simply unable to evade any poisonous thorns or guard against any treacherous monsters

In the Silent Forest, having experienced various terrifying dangers, Su gradually felt that this perilous forest had unexpectedly become somewhat familiar and warm

If Su Jian were to be born two hundred years earlier and witness the final battle between the Dragon Emperor and the Demon King, he would surely exclaim: "Princess Yuege?"

Upon seeing these lights, Su Jian's first reaction was to find them quite strange

The atmosphere was stagnant, the environment dark, and the intertwining of fear and comfort left Su Jian feeling deeply conflicted

Thus, this young man, whose martial arts and strength were not formidable, managed to calmly raise his sharp sword in time—just this one strike instantly pierced through the body of the cat demon, and the point of the sword was precisely at the soft and vulnerable area of the cat's abdomen! It is worth noting that this area was only the size of a thumb.

Soon, a rustling sound emerged from the dense forest, and a group of tall Beast Dragon soldiers appeared in everyone's sight

When Su Jian awoke once more, he was astonished to find himself, who had fallen into the abyss, now returned to the Silent Forest.

Come find me

In an instant, the golden-hued leopard, the azure sky eagle, and the snow-shadowed sword antelope, along with various incredible manifestations of the star stream technique, illuminated the dim and desolate forest. Their power should not be underestimated; when the star stream warriors broke into the fleeing beast-dragon tribe's ranks, after a brief but intense battle, they annihilated all the remaining soldiers of the beast-dragon tribe.

What surprised Su Jian even more was that as he approached, he realized that the sharp sword was not merely resting on the base of the dragon's tooth, but had actually pierced into it—one must understand that the teeth of a giant dragon are universally recognized as the hardest substance in the world

Such mysterious occurrences were beyond Su Jian's comprehension; for a young man like him, the experiences of this entire day were truly too horrifying. Thus, he had no time to appreciate the intricacies of the "Blood Eye and Heart Eye"—the ability to perceive weaknesses simply by touching another's body? How many variations could arise from this in the future, leading to countless tumultuous or passionate events?

At this moment, Su Jian was gazing into the eyes of Xue Tong

Dragon Tooth Sword? No, Su Jian thought, it is clearly the one that pierces the Dragon Tooth. Moonlight Sword? Not good, although the blade resembles moonlight, this name sounds like something a girl would use. Alright, then let's call it the Toothpick Sword! Although this name is not very impressive, others do not know that this sword is actually used for picking Dragon Teeth!

Su Jian began to fall rapidly, listening to the whistling sound of the wind. Suddenly, a strange thought arose in his mind: how proud this person must be! ... When he killed Su Jian, it seemed as if he was afraid of dirtying his own sword and hands, only willing to deliver a single kick...

As a mere temporary worker, Su Jian is now hiding in the back, having survived for the time being. He remains motionless, observing this formidable stranger whose strength exceeds imagination. He soon discovers, to his astonishment, that although this person is tall, the outline of his physique reveals that he is indeed a member of the human race! Moreover, it seems that he has cast some peculiar spell upon himself, enveloping his entire being in a shroud of dark shadows, creating an atmosphere wherever he goes as if a terrifying nightmare has unfolded.

Hehe, this sword is mine! Just look at it, let's call it... The sword hasn't even been drawn yet, and he is already eager to name it

Su Jian curiously walked among the sharp dragon teeth and soon discovered that at the base of a particularly thick dragon tooth, there was unexpectedly a long sword inserted at an angle

Upon witnessing this scene, Su Jian was utterly stunned: "Is this, is this even possible? This is the Bloodthirsty Fierce Cat!"

The young man Su Jian possesses a handsome and refined appearance, a bright and cheerful smile, and a tall and upright figure, embodying the very type that is highly favored by girls. Although he is handsome, Su Jian's current status is quite humble, as he is merely a low-ranking servant in the Xuanwu Guard of the capital, specifically in the "Xi Hui Guard".

This feeling made Su Jian extremely anxious. However, perhaps due to the silence that lasted for a while, he noticed that the image of the mysterious blood-red eyes gradually began to fade over time

Her battle armor was magnificent and ethereal, her clear shout resonated through the skies, and suddenly dragon wings sprouted from her back. Just as the evil dragon's claws were about to seize Su Jian, she grasped Su Jian and swiftly flew towards the light above.

Dreams are all illusions, this is an axiom; yet when Su Jian awoke from this dream for the first time, he was horrified to discover that the necklace which should have existed only in the dream was, in fact, truly and tangibly around his neck

To divert his fear, Su Jian focused all his attention on these fantastical giant tomes

What does this mean? Su Jian thought with a headache, could it be that as the lowest-ranking servant of the Xuanwu Guard, he still had the ability to save the dragon goddess who looked down upon the Divine Land?

In the boundless black night, the blood-red pupils seemed to comprehend his thoughts, suddenly opening wide. In an instant, countless golden and crimson flames surged within the giant blood-red eyes, intertwining into a dazzling gaze that pierced through Su Jian's heart!

The boy who survived the calamity regained his bold nature and began to move around in the dragon's skull. Due to his relaxed mood, Su Jian even indulged in whimsical thoughts, pondering whether if a person's head is larger, their brain is bigger, and thus they are smarter, then this giant dragon head, which is as large as a room, must indicate that it was a genius of the dragon clan in its lifetime

The blood-red pupil image gradually faded, making the situation seem quite normal; however, when the light unexpectedly reappeared from an unknown source, dispelling the darkness, Su Jian realized that things were still far from normal: he was now, astonishingly, standing inside the head of a giant dragon

The darkness surrounding him was infinite, and he had no other choice

In the vast stone cave, books are scattered everywhere. These books are of considerable size, with the largest nearly as tall as he is. What is most peculiar is that these books are printed on an unknown material, and different books emit a faint, colorful glow.

Seeing this scene, Su Jian thought it was his own illusion. However, when he pinched his thigh, he immediately opened his eyes wide in terror

The mysterious tome had been perused for quite some time, and Su Jian had grown somewhat numb, even feeling a hint of annoyance. Strangely, it was as if some divine presence had perceived his emotions in the unseen realm. Just at that moment, a profound darkness silently enveloped him, akin to the arrival of night.

At the edge of the Silent Forest, far from the Abyss of Lost Souls, an astonishing event suddenly occurred. The black-robed figure, previously escorted by the Beast Dragon Clan, had narrowly escaped death due to the appearance of a mysterious individual and is now being protected by a group of soldiers from the Beast Dragon Clan, preparing to return.

Although dreams are as magnificent as legends, the humble life continues.

At this moment, Su Jian's fear reached its peak

In addition to amnesia, there is a mysterious nightmare that recurs every night as he sleeps

After being silenced, Su Jian fell into the Abyss of Lost Souls and believed he would surely die

What he did not expect was that at the moment he drew the "toothpick sword," he was suddenly enveloped by a burst of white light, soaring up like a meteor with a whoosh, so fast that Su Jian fainted momentarily.

This was not all. When he regained his senses and looked clearly, he was struck with immense shock to realize that the perpetrator of this sudden, nightmarish massacre was merely one person!

This peculiar sensation captivated him, prompting him to slowly advance through the secret realm of the Abyss of Lost Souls, continuously perusing the extraordinary tomes along the way. The strange reading alleviated his fear. At this moment, he had no idea how profoundly these ancient, forgotten books would impact his future destiny

The soldiers of the Beast Dragon Clan drew closer, and Su Jian quickly saw that the intelligence had indeed not been mistaken. In the middle of the Beast Dragon Clan's ranks stood a mysterious figure, clad in a black robe and wearing a black hat, dressed in a civilian attire, being surrounded and protected by the soldiers of the Beast Dragon Clan as if he were the center of attention.

The Xuanwu Guard is responsible for criminal investigation affairs in the Huaxia nation, which sounds quite impressive. However, Su Jian's position is indeed too low, essentially making him a temporary worker—though it should not have been this way.

While feeling fortunate, a somewhat relaxed youth suddenly heard a soft, cold laugh behind him—this laugh sent his soul fleeing in terror

Escape immediately

Haha! Here he is all alone, Su Jian laughed heartily without any restraint, saying, "Today has been a series of unfortunate events, it was simply terrifying, but now I have finally reaped the rewards after enduring hardships, and I unexpectedly stumbled upon a treasure!"

Su gradually calmed his emotions and tried to take a few steps forward, soon discovering some different things

The infiltration of the dragon clan is not uncommon, but this time it is truly special. In the past, the dragon clan has always been arrogant, yet this time the beast dragon clan team is surprisingly low-key, as if they are protecting someone important

It turns out that on this ancient land of Shenzhou, there are many relics distributed from ancient times to the previous dynasties. The ruins of the activities of living beings throughout the ages, after millions of years of sedimentation, combined with the ever-changing natural environment, have given rise to many peculiar places that are quite hidden, which people refer to as "secret realms"

Upon witnessing this scene, Su Jian felt as if his chest had been struck violently by a heavy hammer

This, this... for the first time witnessing a real battle between dragons and humans, and observing such an exaggerated casualty ratio, Su Jian was truly frightened

In that fleeting moment, Su Jian had already perceived the mysterious and chaotic illusions within the blazing fire. They were strange, distorted, and metaphorical, ultimately dissolving into nothingness, leaving only a continuous thunderous echo resonating in his heart

In the originally dark abyss, it is unclear when, but many strands of light began to appear. They exhibited peculiar and twisted forms, starting to weave, dance, and entangle around him.

When the thunderous sound within the heart also returns to silence, the myriad heavens outside fall into complete stillness

In light of the unparalleled combat strength of the Dragon Clan, the Huaxia nation has concentrated nearly one hundred elite members of the Qinglong Army for this ambush operation, and has also dispatched seven or eight invaluable Xingliu Warriors.

With a resolve to face certain death, Su gradually adapted to the process of falling into this bottomless abyss, only to suddenly discover that the situation had changed somewhat

How could this happen? No language can describe Su Jian's shock

In an instant, the flesh-and-blood cat demon was projected in his heart's blood-red eyes, abstracted into a green line pattern, with every part of the cat demon deconstructed in exquisite detail. Moreover, without needing to react or understand, Su Jian immediately discovered a blood-red dot within the green pattern, realizing that it was the most inconspicuous and vulnerable spot on the entire body of the fierce cat

At this moment, the star stream masters of the Phoenix Sorcerer Legion from the human race wore expressions of haughty confidence as they began to cast the secret arts of the star stream. Soon, they were enveloped in resplendent light, their bodies adorned with brilliant armor that illuminated the battlefield. The beautiful forms and magnificent light and shadow were unlike anything in the mortal realm, resembling the deities of the celestial realm, leaving Su Jian behind them entranced and spellbound

Attention all personnel! Suddenly, they heard Captain Xiao bellowing orders, "All units, adopt the flowing formation, no lingering in battle, no halting, strike and retreat immediately, rotate in turns, and maintain a continuous connection at the front and rear!"

There are ... ...

In the midst of his chaotic resistance, as he inadvertently brushed against the bloodthirsty feline's fur, Su Jian suddenly realized something that made his heart race: the blood-red pupils, which he had thought were gone, unexpectedly opened wide in the depths of his soul at the very moment he made contact with the fierce cat, filled with a fighting spirit

Moreover, as the most valiant and reckless race within the Dragon Empire, the Beast Dragon soldiers initiated their counterattack almost simultaneously while executing emergency defenses