Zhengyan could not put his finger on the confusion in his heart. From his dealings with Yu Ci, this junior was deep-minded and keenly aware of his own limits. Such inexplicable words surely... no, definitely carried some deeper meaning.
He did not waste energy searching for memories that had long been erased. Instead, he circulated his Spirit Transformation intent, and in an instant swept through the forests within ten miles. Every movement of every living thing stood out in perfect clarity, yet among cultivators, Yu Ci was still the only one.
"This junior has some nerve..." The monk relaxed inwardly, yet felt even more puzzled. "Does he really think he can handle this alone? Fighting for merit and profit is not done this way!"
But in any case, with only this junior before him, he had nothing to fear. He merely smiled calmly and said at an unhurried pace, "My apologies, but this humble monk truly does not remember."
Seeing his expression, Yu Ci smiled. "It seems Master Zhengyan was indeed frightened too badly that day. But no matter. I happen to have a method that can revitalize the human brain and make one recall past events. It is remarkably effective. Master Zhengyan may as well give it a try."
The moment the words fell, sword light burst forth!
Monk Zhengyan had already been on guard and had tried to block it. Yet this fleshly body had not fully come alive, while Yu Ci had been gathering force for this strike for a long time. When the sword emerged, it erupted like wind and thunder, swift as lightning. Moreover, it bore the sword intent of Half-Mountain Mirage. In a flash, the sword light miraculously slipped around his outstretched arm and slashed diagonally across his skull. With a ringing clang, the