From Under One Person: Sincere Journey Through the Heavens

The swift soared in the air, then let out a falcon cry. Its body expanded and it transformed into a true eagle with a wingspan of ten meters and bright golden eyes. It swooped down and instantly reached Zhang Zhiwei's head. Its sharp claws pierced the golden light, grabbed his shoulder and arm, spread its wings, and carried him straight into the sky. It circled once in the air at a height of a hundred meters before quickly swooping down again.

If it were an ordinary eagle or falcon, it would be difficult to deal with Zhang Zhiwei. However, Jiang Liu's transformation also involved using the Kunpeng talisman, borrowing the power of the Peng bird to control the aura. No matter how capable Zhang Zhiwei was, once he was grabbed by Jiang Liu's iron claws and covered by the aura, he would find it difficult to break free.

Zhang Zhiwei stirred up the golden light, causing it to expand, and the eagle's claws seemed to swell along with it; when Zhang Zhiwei withdrew the golden light, the eagle's claws seemed to shrink along with it.

Neither too loose nor too tight, unpredictable and ever-changing!

How did Zhang Zhiwei manage to break free?

Just as it was about to touch the ground, the falcon released its claws, flapped its wings, and with the surge of air currents, swept up thousands of air waves, soaring into the air. In the astonished gazes of the crowd, it transformed into thousands of streams of energy, converging into the shape of Jiang Liu, covered with billowing clouds and energy, just like an immortal riding the clouds and mist, riding the wind and standing alone in the world.

In the center of the arena, the old Celestial Master was thrown violently, the ground cracked and the earth trembled, but he still straightened up, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and looked at Jiang Liu standing in the air. For some reason, he blurted out: "Jiang Liu! You have actually reached this level!"

As soon as he said it, Zhang Zhiwei froze, his brows furrowing—he seemed to really be familiar with Jiang Liu? But why did he have no memory of Jiang Liu in his mind?

Upon hearing this, Jiang Liu was slightly surprised. He transformed into thousands of flowing clouds, gathered on the ground, and reformed his form. He looked at the old Celestial Master and could sense the fluctuations in his spirit and soul. He asked with interest, "Brother Zhiwei, how have you been?"

"Brother Zhiwei..."

The old Celestial Master was startled, as if he had grasped the key word. The Celestial Master's Degree within his body was generating a certain rhythm in a way that Zhang Zhiwei himself could not feel. It seemed to be spontaneously resonating with the Celestial Master's Degree within Zhang Jingqing's body in another time and space, thus actively capturing information from that world and transmitting it to his mind.

Because of a momentary lapse of judgment, Ghost Hand King saved an infant in a stream, leading to his departure from the Quanxing Sect...

Another version of myself shares a deep mutual appreciation with Jiang Liu...

Another version of himself was defeated by Jiang Liu at the martial arts tournament...

Another version of himself ventures with Jiang Liu into the Ghostly Realm of Lanruo, braving the Underworld and causing havoc in Heaven...

Another version of himself decided not to return to Longhu Mountain, choosing instead to wander in the mortal world, and before the Japanese invasion, he had already participated in the transformation of China...

Although these memories were hazy and indistinct, they helped the old master clarify his thoughts—I... really know Jiang Liu!

The other "me" is also me!

The others who had come to their senses seemed to realize what was happening as well, their eyes wide with disbelief.

That river flow——

Not only is he stronger than the Old Celestial Master, but he also seems to be from the same era as Zhang Zhiwei.

But why is she so young?

Could it be—

Immortality!

Thinking of this possibility, many people's eyes gleamed with greed, but considering the exaggerated battle just now, and the opponent's ability to perform seventy-two transformations like Sun Wukong, they could only suppress their greed deep in their hearts.

Zhang Zhiwei grabbed Zhang Lingyu, helping him regulate his Qi, while simultaneously cursing Jiang Liu, "Damn it! You scoundrel! Is it fun to bully a junior?"

"You have the nerve to say that to me?"

Jiang Liu stepped forward and retorted, "Why don't you just say that the 'Zhang' in your name, Zhang Zhiwei, is the 'Zhang' of 'arrogant'? You're so old, yet you're still so cunning!"

"What? You're not happy about it?"

Ignoring Zhang Lingyu's stunned expression, Zhang Zhiwei bluntly asked, "How about another round?"

"Can you beat me? Or do you have masochistic tendencies? Then I don't mind satisfying your fetish!"

Based on this one question alone, Zhang Zhiwei slapped his forehead and said helplessly, "You're really something, alright? Hitting an old man like me, aren't you ashamed?"

"I'm doing this to rectify the unhealthy trend of 'aging in the world of superhumans'!"

Jiang Liu argued forcefully, hooking his arm around Zhang Zhiwei's shoulder, and said with a grin, "Although the Zhiwei I know isn't you, it's still you... Looking at it this way, the inheritance of the Celestial Master's Degree truly contains a great secret."

"Should I send it to you?"

Zhang Zhiwei squinted, clearly having some ideas.

"Tch! Trying to trick me? No way!" Jiang Liu chuckled coldly.

"That's a real pity. But speaking of which, how did you get here? To be honest, I'm quite surprised myself. Parallel universes actually exist..." Zhang Zhiwei asked in surprise.

"An unexpected incident occurred during the refining of the Hetu and Luoshu diagrams and the connection of their energy patterns..."

After giving a brief description, Jiang Liu took out paper and pen and drew the appearance of the Hetu Luoshu and the Samsara Wristwatch. He handed it to Zhang Zhiwei and said, "Perhaps you only have vague memories, but since you consider me a friend, then help me find them too."

"Why should I? I don't know you at all!" Zhang Zhiwei took the paper, refusing verbally.

"Don't think I don't know you're holding the Luo Tian Grand Ceremony for Zhang Chulan. In the end, you'll definitely betray your own disciple, right? That's not the behavior of a good master! I'm taking care of him for you now, so you can be a good master. You should thank me!"

Jiang Liu argued vehemently, "Besides, I don't think you'd want me to stay in this time and space forever, would you? It's a living hell over there!"

"Okay, okay, I'll help you."

Helpless, Zhang Zhiwei immediately found a disciple and had him take photos with his phone, then spread the images of the Hetu Luoshu and the Reincarnation Wristband throughout the entire Celestial Master's Mansion lineage to all disciples who had obtained Qi and could use supernatural abilities...

# Chapter 569 Deceitful Heart (Part 1)

"Master."

Just then, Rong Shan stood up, shook his head, and, having grasped the general idea, said to the old Celestial Master, "Since this Senior Jiang is your friend, then Ling Yu, he..."

"A loss is a loss."

Zhang Zhiwei said, "Jiang Liu is not a child again. Although he and I are indeed of the same generation, he is really only eighteen years old."

Rong Shan's eyes twitched, and he began to question the meaning of life.

Master, even if you insist on keeping Zhang Chulan on the mountain, you can't come up with such an absurd reason, can you?

【besides!】

If Jiang Liu advances, how will the rest of the competition proceed? Which of the other contestants will dare to step up?

"Cough cough!"

Jiang Liu coughed, the sound booming and instantly reverberating throughout the arena, deafeningly loud. He addressed Zhang Chulan outside the arena, saying, "Chulan, your most troublesome opponent has been dealt with by me. I won't participate in the next match, but you still have to do what you promised me, understand?"

"Understand!"

Before Zhang Chulan could speak, Xu Si immediately waved his hand, his face beaming with a smile, and said, "Absolutely! Boss! We will definitely find your lost item!"

After saying that, Xu Si wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said, "Baby, you're right. That guy is incredibly strong. He's most likely from the same generation as the Old Master, but he's so young... Baby, do you remember him?"

"No."

Feng Baobao shook her head.

"Is it possible that the baby knew him before he lost his memory?" Xu San guessed.

"That's impossible, Third Brother."

Watching Jiang Liu's retreating figure, Zhang Chulan dismissed the conjecture, "From beginning to end, he didn't seem to pay much attention to Bao'er... This doesn't seem like the behavior of someone who knows her."

"That's not necessarily true."

Xu Si, however, had a different opinion: "Old things like this have an extremely good grasp of their expressions. You young people like you can't tell the difference. Maybe he's just pretending not to know Bao Bao."

And right now—

We can only do our best to help him find the book and the watch.

After saying that, Xu Si took out his phone, opened his contacts, and clicked on the profile picture marked "Er Zhuang"...

···

"Old Celestial Master, is this really your friend?"

In the audience, the elderly Lu Jin stared wide-eyed at Jiang Liu in disbelief. "You're from the same generation as me, yet you're only eighteen? Who are you trying to fool?"

Believe it or not, it's up to you.

Zhang Zhiwei realized it wasn't good to explain to Lu Jin, so he didn't bother. He simply whispered in Jiang Liu's ear, "He is Lu Jin, but he's a little different from the one you know... Li Muxuan became Quanxing and caused a huge disturbance at Sanyi Sect with Wugensheng, leading to Zuo Ruotong's death... I don't know the specifics, but in the end, the Sanyi Sect disciples blamed everything on Quanxing, went on a killing spree, and almost caused a war between good and evil. After much persuasion, Lu Jin turned his attention to Wugensheng and Li Muxuan... Now, Sanyi Sect is long gone."

"I have a general understanding of the situation. Wu Gensheng was unable to kill Zuo Ruotong because the Great Ying Immortal used him to break through the third level, but was unable to reach the Heavenly Realm."

The reason things escalated to the extent you described is because all the disciples and followers of the Sanyi Sect were treacherous... Of course, the main responsibility lies with the Quanxing Sect. When I get back, I'll find an opportunity to wipe them all out."

Jiang Liu responded to Zhang Zhiwei, ignoring the other's surprised gaze, and simply walked up to Lu Jin, staring into those seemingly clear but actually clouded eyes of Lu Ci and Wang Ai, who were walking nearby, in astonishment—

Snapped!

Jiang Liu raised his hand and slapped Lu Jin across the face, causing Lu Jin's head to tilt to the side and blood to trickle from the corner of his mouth.

In an instant.

The entire room fell silent.

"What the hell are you doing? Do we even know each other?" Lu Jin was stunned for a moment, then said angrily, "Don't think that just because you're stronger than Zhang Zhiwei, you can do whatever you want."

"Old Lu."

Zhang Zhiwei spoke up, saying quietly, "Although you don't know him, he is considered your elder brother. An elder brother is like a father, so slapping you is a light punishment."

"What? Master, you've been knocked unconscious by him?" Lu Jin's eyes widened, looking like he was questioning his existence. How come he didn't know he had such a "young" older brother?

"Don't you think his previous leaping technique is similar to the third level of your cultivation technique?" Zhang Zhiwei countered.

"thump!"

Lu Jin was stunned, as if she had thought of something, and knelt down directly before Jiang Liu, her eyes filled with disbelief, "You...you are...the elder of the Left Sect Leader? A senior who has reached the heavens in the Sanyi Sect!"

"really!"

"Triple access..."

"It won't connect."

Before Lu Jin could finish speaking, Jiang Liu grabbed him and pulled him up, denying his excitement, "There's more—"

Jiang Liu turned his head and glanced at Zhang Zhiwei, who had taken out his phone and taken a picture of Lu Jin kneeling. He said quietly, "Don't mislead others, okay? You're still so improper even in your old age!"

"Didn't you hit them first?" Zhang Zhiwei chuckled, but feigned doubt on his face.

"I couldn't resist."

Jiang Liu shrugged and then said to the elderly Lu Jin, "I am not Zuo Ruotong's senior."

In truth, I can be considered a disciple of the Great Ying Immortal, since he was not stingy in passing on the skills of the Three Ones Sect to me.

Secondly, I was a little agitated just now, and I apologize for suddenly slapping you.