“You are one of the strongest beings in the heavens,” the man replied. “But to reach a new peak of power, you must let go of all pride and start from the bottom. It is your choice.”“But why can’t I remember anything?” Su Jian asked, his voice tinged with frustration.“That is part of this trial,” the man said. “However, your weak human body has pushed you to your limits. It is time for you to regain some of your power, even if only a fragment.”Before Su Jian could ask more, the man raised his hand, and golden light surrounded Su Jian’s body.“Rise, Su Jian. This world needs you, and you must not succumb to weakness.”Su Jian woke up, gasping for breath. His small room looked familiar, but the pain in his chest had changed. The burning heat was replaced by a warm energy flowing through his body.He looked at the sword mark on his chest. The blue glow was still there, but now it felt like part of him.“So… it was all real,” he whispered.A knock on the door broke the silence.“Su Jian

"Lengyi, how could you let him come like that?" Xia Haoran whispered, his anger barely contained."I gave him appropriate clothes, Father. I’m just as confused as to why he came looking like that," Lengyi replied softly, trying to stay calm."No one will respect our family if he keeps acting like this!"Xia Haoran stared at Su Jian, who was sitting in the corner of the room with a relaxed expression, seemingly indifferent to all the attention directed toward him.Meanwhile, Liang Cheng, the eldest son of the Li family, was still dissatisfied with Su Jian’s presence. He had been wandering around the hall, deliberately embarrassing the Xia family with subtle remarks to the other guests."Su Jian? Oh, you must be joking. The Xia family even brought a son-in-law who came by taxi to such a big event," Liang Cheng said, drawing a small laugh from some people. He deliberately raised his voice so everyone could hear.The words spread quickly, making Lengyi feel even more ashamed. Some guests

Amidst the crowd, whispers began to spread. They no longer mocked Su Jian. Instead, they started to wonder—who really was this man they had considered useless?And in the midst of the spotlight, Su Jian continued to walk calmly, as if nothing had happened.After the duel that shocked everyone, the atmosphere in the grand hall drastically changed. Where the guests had previously mocked Su Jian, now the whispers were filled with curiosity and suspicion."How could someone like him win?""Is there something strange about him? His movements earlier... they didn’t seem like they belonged to an ordinary person."In one corner of the room, several elders from the prominent families began to pay closer attention to Su Jian. Their gazes were no longer filled with ridicule, but with caution—almost as if they were investigating something invisible.The eldest elder of the Zhao family, an elderly man with graying hair seated in the honorary chair, squinted his eyes. His hand tapped the wooden sta

The market, usually bustling with laughter and the sounds of bargaining, now felt strange. Su Jian and Lengyi had just passed a stall selling rare spices when the atmosphere suddenly changed drastically. The lively crowd came to an abrupt halt. The merchants stopped offering their goods, the children who usually ran around joyfully were now silent, and people started to look around anxiously. Something was wrong.Su Jian felt an unusual tension. A cold sensation crept down his spine, making him feel trapped in the midst of the bustling market. He looked at Lengyi, who seemed to be growing more tense. She scanned her surroundings cautiously, her eyes watching every movement of those around them. Then, without warning, a loud voice broke the silence.“Su Jian!” The voice echoed through the air. All eyes turned toward them. From behind the crowd, a group of men dressed entirely in black stepped forward with determined strides. Their faces were hidden behind masks, with only their sharp e

The decision came in an instant. "I must hold out until Su Jian returns," Lengyi thought to herself. "I must give him time to return with help."However, it wasn’t an easy decision. With her wounds worsening, Lengyi knew she had little time left. She decided to protect her husband until the very end, hoping that her courage and sacrifice would bring victory for them.Su Jian ran as far as he could, distancing himself from the chaos of the market. His steps felt heavy, his heart raced, and his mind was filled with worry. Even though Lengyi had told him to go, there was no way he could leave his wife in the middle of danger. His feet stopped at an intersection on a quieter street. He turned back, casting his gaze toward the market now filled with chaos.There, amidst the crowd, Lengyi and the Xia family guards were fighting a group of mysterious individuals in black cloaks. Su Jian could see how hard the guards were struggling, even though they tried their best to fend off the attacks.