High Martial Arts: I Awaken a Low-Tier Martial System Chapter 825 - 409: The Nonexistent Person

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Previously on High Martial Arts: I Awaken a Low-Tier Martial System...
Jiang Ye discovered Chen Zilu's room was empty and her belongings gone. His teacher, Qiu Cang, confirmed only Shi Ting was his disciple and claimed no knowledge of Chen Zilu, even showing Jiang Ye a student list with no record of her, suggesting Jiang Ye might be suffering from seclusion-induced cognitive disorder.
Zhao Yingluo.She stood as one of Chen Zilu's few friends.However, upon hearing Jiang Ye's words, Zhao Yingluo appeared puzzled."Are you perhaps asking the wrong person? I don't know this individual," she stated."No, no, no.""Senior, have you forgotten? When we journeyed to the Extreme Sea Star System, you contacted me..." Jiang Ye recounted numerous past details."Uh.""I have no recollection of any of that," Zhao Yingluo's gaze turned peculiar. "Junior, are you feeling alright mentally?""..."Before long, Jiang Ye departed the Star Garden.Subsequently, he made inquiries with several old acquaintances on campus.Yet, the responses he received were uniformly consistent—they did not recognize her."How can this be?""Everyone seems unaware of her existence." A flicker of confusion crossed Jiang Ye's eyes. "Could I truly have misremembered? Am I unwell?"The events of the first half of his life now felt like a distant dream.For a fleeting moment, even the visage of the woman in Jiang Ye's memory began to blur indistinctly."No.""Impossible." Jiang Ye's Martial Arts Will remained resolute. "I haven't misremembered; Senior definitely existed.""What exactly transpired over the past six months?""Why does no one recall or recognize her?" A torrent of thoughts flooded Jiang Ye's mind.A short while later, Jiang Ye transformed into a streak of flowing light and soared from White Dragon University.His destination: the Chen Family!...The Extraordinary Family, the Chen Family.As the former preeminent Extraordinary Family, the environment within the Chen Family experienced increasing hardship after the patriarch, Chen Jiuxuan, embarked on his long journey.This situation was exacerbated recently by the frequent eruption of the Shadow Disaster.The Chen Family was compelled to retract its territorial influence.Presently, the domain of the Chen Clan Territory spanned less than half of its former peak extent... Layers of formidable guards were stationed along the borders of their domain."Whoosh!"On this particular day, a streak of flowing light streaked into view, making its way towards the Chen Clan Territory.Witnessing this approach,a considerable contingent of guards stationed at the territory's perimeter instantly became alert and vigilant."Halt!""Who goes there?" A commanding shout echoed from a distance before the approaching flowing light could draw nearer.The flowing light moved with exceptional speed.In mere moments, it arrived, resolving into the form of a tall figure – it was Jiang Ye."Is... is that the Chief?""The Chief has returned!""Quickly, inform the Family Head!" These guards, upon recognizing Jiang Ye's countenance, erupted in jubilation and hastily dismantled their defensive formation."Thank you for your diligence." Jiang Ye offered them a slight nod.Along his route, he observed numerous ruins, gaining a general understanding of the current state of affairs.However, an even more pressing concern weighed on Jiang Ye's heart, preventing him from dwelling on these matters."Since the Chen Family still remembers me," Jiang Ye felt a spark of hope ignite, "perhaps they also recall Senior."Whoosh!Jiang Ye stepped forward, instantly penetrating the Chen Family's territory.Not long afterward,two imposing auras surged upwards, rocketing towards Jiang Ye.Jiang Ye focused his gaze, identifying the newcomers: one clad in a long grey robe, tall and robust – it was Chen Yuan, the father of Chen Zilu.The other individual wore a black robe, identified as one of the Chen Family Elders."Jiang Ye.""You have finally come back." Chen Yuan clasped his hand, conveying his deep emotion. "These past six months have been exceptionally trying for my Chen Family.""I apologize for my delayed return." Jiang Ye could empathize with the other party's sentiment.The Chen Family no longer possessed a Demigod to serve as its protector.Currently, without a successor boasting Extraordinary Talent, their standing among the Extraordinary Families had steadily diminished.Compounding this was the incessant outbreak of external Shadow Disasters, plunging the entire Chen Family into a pervasive atmosphere of gloom.Jiang Ye's own half-year absence must have coincided with exceedingly difficult times for the Chen Family.Yet, at this precise moment, Jiang Ye lacked the emotional capacity to delve into these details."Uncle Chen.""How is Chen Zilu?" Jiang Ye inquired, his voice laced with gravity.Upon hearing this question, Chen Yuan faltered for a moment, and then his face instantly drained of all color.