High Martial Arts: I Awaken a Low-Tier Martial System Chapter 826 - 410: Chen Zilu’s Message (Triple - , Please Vote)

Upon observing Chen Yuan’s expression, a stirring occurred within Jiang Ye. Had Chen Yuan indeed recalled Chen Zilu? Per his complexion, however, the situation appeared rather dire.

"Uncle Chen," Jiang Ye stated with gravitas, his voice deep, "Pray tell, what transpired? How fares Chen Zilu?"

"..." Chen Yuan remained unvoiced, his countenance darkening further.

In that instant.

The elder clad in black, standing beside Chen Yuan, could no longer contain himself.

"Jiang Ye," the black-robed elder declared grimly, "You must know, Chen Yuan’s daughter perished in a Shadow Catastrophe when she was but a child."

He gazed at Jiang Ye with an air of helplessness.

"A child?" Jiang Ye expressed shock. In his recollection, Chen Zilu was perfectly well merely half a year prior; how could she have met an untimely end so young? Was his memory playing tricks, or had reality itself shifted for everyone else?

"This is incorrect."

"Without my senior sister, how could I possibly ascend to the position of the Chen Family’s patriarch?" Jiang Ye’s brow furrowed deeply.

...

Not long thereafter.

Jiang Ye took his leave from Chen Yuan and proceeded to consult with numerous members of the Chen Family.

"Did I attain the Chen Family’s leadership due to Star Dome Hundred Refinements?" Jiang Ye mused, having gleaned information from several family members. Most individuals' recollections mirrored Jiang Ye’s own. Events such as Star Dome Hundred Refinements and Chen Jiuxuan’s judgment were recalled by the Chen family with the same clarity Jiang Ye possessed. The sole anomaly was this: within those memories, Chen Zilu’s presence was entirely absent, as if an unseen force had meticulously scrubbed her existence from every mind.

"Did I misremember?"

"Or is their perception flawed?" Jiang Ye finally faltered. The entire world seemed to have forgotten Chen Zilu, leaving him as the sole keeper of her memory. Could it truly be as Qiu Cang had suggested – that he was suffering from mental distress?

At this very moment.

"You have not misremembered."

"I, too, recall her," Bai Gui’s voice resonated within Jiang Ye’s mind.

"Bai Gui?" Jiang Ye stammered, then rapidly perceived the truth. Indeed! Bai Gui also retained memories of Chen Zilu. This confirmed her existence.

"Bai Gui, what precisely is occurring?" Jiang Ye implored, unable to suppress his curiosity.

"I surmise."

"This could very well be the doing of a formidable expert," Bai Gui stated calmly. "During your absence, a powerful being might have visited Blue Star, spirited her away, and then re-engineered everyone's memories."

"Re-engineered memories?" Jiang Ye was astounded. What caliber of accomplishment was this?

"Altering memories is not exceedingly difficult," Bai Gui responded. "The true challenge lies in seamlessly integrating these fabricated recollections, leaving absolutely no trace of inconsistency for anyone to detect."

"To accomplish such a feat suggests the powerhouse’s techniques are of an exceptionally high caliber."

"If my assessment is correct," Bai Gui added with solemnity, "this likely represents the work of a Fourth Realm of Divinity expert, or perhaps even a True God."

Fourth Realm of Divinity? True God? Jiang Ye’s mouth hung open, a sense of bewilderment washing over him. Why would a cultivator of such immense power concern themselves with Chen Zilu? Though Chen Zilu possessed considerable talent, she was, by all accounts, merely at the Sixth Break stage... why would such a supreme being abduct her?

"Where has my senior sister been taken?"

"Why would that powerhouse alter everyone’s memories?" Jiang Ye was consumed by a profound sense of dread: "Where is she now?" He possessed no answers to these pressing questions.

Suddenly.

"Wang Zilu..."

"Right!" Jiang Ye suddenly recalled. "Wang Zilu once mentioned that Chen Zilu had departed Blue Star." The thought sent a jolt through Jiang Ye, his breathing becoming ragged. At the time, he had dismissed her words as mere testing, giving them little further thought. But now, it appeared that his initial assessment was entirely mistaken. Wang Zilu most certainly possessed knowledge!

"What connection does Wang Zilu hold with my senior sister?" An intense yearning to uncover the truth­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ a powerful impulse took hold of Jiang Ye’s heart.

He must return to the Huanglong Civilization and confront Wang Zilu to uncover the truth!

"I still possess a Huanglong Token," Jiang Ye declared, retrieving an order token, his eyes alight with determination. "It grants direct passage to the Huanglong Main Star."

"Jiang Ye, do not act impulsively," Bai Gui cautioned. "The Civilization Conflict is imminent. Should you journey to the Huanglong Civilization now, returning to Blue Star might prove exceedingly difficult in the immediate future."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ye suddenly grasped the gravity of the situation. Wielding the Huanglong Token, he could indeed traverse immense distances, instantly reaching the Huanglong Civilization. But how would he return? It was crucial to remember that the Huanglong Civilization and Blue Star Civilization were separated by an unfathomable expanse, with no Starry Sky Corridor bridging the gap. Interstellar travel between them was virtually unfeasible.

"Blue Star, the struggle for civilization..." Jiang Ye grew quiet. He grasped the gravity of this matter. Locating Chen Zilu was undeniably critical for Jiang Ye, even a paramount objective... He harbored immense concern for Chen Zilu's well-being. However, Blue Star remained Jiang Ye's cherished homeland. This was the place where his beloved parents, sister, mentors, and a multitude of classmates and friends resided. Should the advancement of civilization falter, those whom Jiang Ye held dear would inevitably face repercussions. Civilization's progress impacts everyone! Furthermore, the Shadow Disaster was currently raging, extinguishing lives with every passing moment... He could not forsake everything and everyone behind. "Senior Sister." Jiang Ye clenched his jaw; making such a choice weighed heavily on him. "Jiang Ye." "Have no fear." Bai Gui exhaled gently, "Considering the direct involvement of such a formidable expert, it's improbable that she would be harmed." "Otherwise, there would be no necessity for memory alteration." "Moreover, based on my observations." Bai Gui added, "Your Senior Sister also possesses her own hidden truths." Jiang Ye gave a slight nod. He was aware that Chen Zilu harbored secrets, having displayed numerous astonishing capabilities even at the Fifth Break stage. Yet, Jiang Ye had not pressed for details at the time; after all, who is without their own share of secrets?