On this side, the moment Wang Ye stepped into Wudang Mountain, it was as if he had stepped into a mysterious realm sealed away by time.

The silence among the mountains and forests was eerie.

The clear bird calls of the past have now disappeared.

There was only the strange sound of the wind, which was full of resentment.

Like a sad woman whispering in your ear.

Going deeper along the path, a vast open space suddenly appeared before our eyes.

Different from the familiar feeling along the way, there was a huge chess formation stretching across here, like an ancient giant beast lying dormant.

This chess formation is definitely not an ordinary game.

Each chess piece is more than half a person’s height, and the surface of the stone chess pieces is engraved with mottled lines of time.

These flags are like the wrinkles on an old man’s face, silently telling the vicissitudes of the past.

They are either black or white, scattered in an orderly manner on the huge chessboard.

And on this criss-crossing chess path, it seems like a mysterious rune engraved on the earth, or like an invisible web of fate.

There is a box in the center of the chess formation.

The box was carefully carved from the finest golden nanmu wood, with a soft texture and a deep and luxurious color.

Under the direct sunlight, it emits a soft luster, like a rare treasure.

Each of its edges is polished to be smooth and delicate, and lifelike dragon and phoenix patterns are carved on the surface of the box. The dragon dances in the sky, and the phoenix lives on the phoenix tree, as if guarding the mysterious and unknown treasure in the box.

The thing in this box looks like a beautiful woman who is isolated from the world, or maybe it is the reincarnation of Diao Chan.

Surprisingly, this strange chess formation exudes a fatal temptation that attracts countless people to follow.

From the creepy scene surrounding the chessboard and the box, it can be seen how many people are attracted.

There were corpses scattered all around, a mixture of new and old.

Some of the corpses have already decayed, and the bones glow coldly in the sunlight, like wronged souls crawling out from the depths of history.

Some of the bones are relatively fresh.

The fragments of clothing remaining on the bones still allow people to vaguely recognize their past appearance.

These corpses are either incomplete or distorted.

But most of them stretched out their hands towards the box, as if trying to grasp the treasure that was so close yet out of reach at the last moment of their lives.

Some of them lay scattered among the chess pieces, as if they had died quickly from exhaustion in the fierce battle.

“One general’s success is the result of the sacrifice of thousands of soldiers.” Isn’t the scene before us the same?
Presumably, the owners of these corpses were like moths to a flame, willing to sacrifice their own lives in order to seize the mysterious thing in the box.

They may come from all corners of the world, with different purposes and aspirations, but they all end up in the same place.

pity!Sigh!
However, all these stories have turned into piles of bones in these desolate mountains and wilderness.

Wang Ye frowned, but he was extremely calm inside.

He knew very well that this was no accidental scene, but was carefully planned and done intentionally by someone.

What is the purpose of the person who set up this game?
First of all, we can rule out the possibility that it is definitely not for the purpose of protecting the treasure in the box.

Perhaps it was to take advantage of people’s greed to achieve a more sinister conspiracy?

At this moment, a strong wind happened to whistle by, making the surrounding grass and trees rustle.

This sound is like countless wronged souls crying in the wind.

Wang couldn’t help but shudder. He tightened his Taoist robe and slowly approached the chess formation.

Every step was taken cautiously, as if afraid of disturbing the sleeping souls.

He paced around the chessboard, carefully observing the development of the game.

This chess formation may seem disorganized, but it actually contains hidden mysteries.

When Wang Ye’s gaze fell on the box again, a hint of hesitation flashed in his eyes.

The box was right in front of him, as if calling him softly. If he just reached out his hand, he would be able to uncover the secret inside.

However, the corpses around him were like alarm bells, warning him of the danger.

“The wages of avarice is death.”

Wang Ye thought to himself that most people in this world were blinded by desires. They would take risks and even sacrifice their lives in pursuit of fame, fortune and wealth.

Although he was also curious about the things in the box, he understood that some things, once touched, could lead to eternal damnation.

What’s more, Wang Ye still doesn’t know who he is.

It’s just that I stepped in unintentionally…

Just as Wang Ye fell into deep thought, suddenly, a slight noise was heard from the chess formation.

He became alert instantly and looked around.

I saw a white piece moving slowly, as if an invisible hand was controlling the game.

Soon after, the other chess pieces also began to move, and the entire chess formation seemed to be injected with life and regained vitality.

Wang Ye was shocked. He knew very well that this was not a natural phenomenon, but the hidden dark force behind the scenes had begun to take action.

Wang also secretly speculated that there must be a secret hidden in this, and as to the reason for this secret, he vaguely formed two terrifying guesses in his mind.

First, perhaps someone has ulterior motives and uses this seemingly mysterious and attractive chess formation to set a trap.

Using the golden nanmu box placed in the center of the chess formation as bait, he lured everyone to come and play.

Once those who are blinded by greed step into the chess formation, they will be like a turtle in a jar, and will be ruthlessly trapped in this chess game.

The person who set up the trap suddenly appeared again, wielding a butcher knife, and killed everyone trapped in the formation one by one.

But the piles of bones left behind have long become silent witnesses of this conspiracy.

Second, the chess formation itself might be a carefully planned killing formation.

Every chess piece and every chess move is full of hidden dangers. From the first step into the chess formation, you are on a road of no return.

The black and white chess pieces on the chessboard are the monsters.

As soon as someone breaks in, the mechanism will be triggered and deadly power will burst out instantly.

No matter who you are, once you are deeply involved in it, you will be like a moth to a flame and will surely die.

These people are destined to sacrifice their lives for this evil formation and become another nameless corpse in the wild mountains and wilderness.

Wang Ye originally wanted to avoid this dangerous place. He knew in his heart that the danger hidden behind this chess formation was far beyond his imagination. If he rashly got involved, he would most likely fall into an abyss from which there was no escape.

However, fate seemed to play a cruel joke on him here. The position of the chess formation was like a nail, stuck between two towering mountains.

The mountain was so steep that it seemed to be cut by a sharp blade. The cliff was as smooth as ice, and there was almost no crack to climb.

Wang Ye looked up and saw mountains reaching into the sky. The mountains were shrouded in mist, blocking his way forward.

He tried to find another feasible path, but there were really no gaps around.

“What a perfect chess game.”

Wang also couldn’t help but sigh at the dedication of the people behind the scenes.

All that comes into view is the endless steep mountain walls, like an insurmountable chasm.

Wang Ye knew very well that it was nothing but a pipe dream to want to climb over these two mountains directly with his own abilities.

At this moment, Wang Ye’s gaze fell back on the chess formation again, and he secretly sighed in his heart that the person who set up this chess formation must have put a lot of effort into it.

Choosing such a strategic location and making the chess formation the only way out obviously meant that people passing by would have no choice but to step into this carefully laid trap.

The man’s scheming was so deep and his methods so cruel that even Wang shuddered.

Just as Wang Ye was in a dilemma, his eyes accidentally swept across a corpse lying on the edge of the chess formation.

The body still looked fresh, and although the clothes were stained with blood and dust, one could still tell that they were of good quality.

Wang Ye walked a few steps closer and squatted down to take a closer look.

The corpse’s face was distorted by pain, and its eyes were wide open, as if it had witnessed the most horrific scene in the world before dying.

Judging from the condition of the body, this person died only a few days ago.

He must have been attracted by the treasures in the chess formation, so he rashly barged in and eventually died here.

Looking at this fresh corpse, Wang Ye felt a strong surge of anger and compassion in his heart.

Angry at the cruelty and greed of the one who set up the trap.

Have compassion for these innocent people who lost their lives due to momentary greed.

He knew very well that if this harmful chess formation was not eradicated, more people would surely repeat the same mistakes and become innocent souls under the chess formation.

Wang Ye stood up and looked at the chess formation with a determined gaze, having already made a decision in his heart.

He wants to use his own strength to completely eradicate this chess formation that is causing harm to people.

Wang Ye took a deep breath, circulated the true energy in his body, and felt the power slowly flowing through his meridians.

“There is no solution to this situation. I have no choice but to join in.”

As he spoke, the moment Wang Ye stepped into the chess formation, a powerful aura rushed towards him, as if countless invisible hands were trying to drag him into an endless abyss.

It seems that this trap has been a long time coming.

In another peach blossom forest shrouded in mist, Mianmian and Chu Hao were still enjoying the peach blossoms.

Mianmian raised her head slightly and looked at Chu Hao, her eyes full of concern and expectation, and asked softly: “Chu Hao, now that you are here, does everything around you remind you of the past?”

Her voice was soft and gentle, like a breeze in the mountains, carrying a hint of expectation.

Besides, she had just taken Chu Hao to recall their past.

Chu Hao frowned slightly, his eyes showing a trace of confusion and bewilderment. He shook his head gently, and said in a low and slightly helpless voice: “I still have no clue. This world is as unfamiliar to me as if I had just seen it for the first time.”

“What about that story? Do you… feel anything?” Mianmian asked closely, her eyes full of expectation, and even a hint of pleading.

Chu Hao continued to shake his head and said, “This story sounds very touching, but I don’t feel much about it.” There was always a hint of coldness in his words.

After hearing this, Mianmian sighed slightly, and a hint of understanding flashed across her face.

Suddenly, Mianmian’s eyes lit up again, and she whispered softly, “I know why you can’t remember. I suddenly thought of something, but I didn’t expect it to be like this. Maybe, as I guessed, it was the Forgetfulness Water that was at work.”

Her voice showed both helplessness about the current situation and heartache for Chu Hao.

The love potion was like a ruthless barrier that completely cut off the emotions between the two people.

Mianmian raised her head slightly, with a hint of melancholy in her eyes, and slowly spoke: “You know, back then, he and I were in love with each other.”

“However, the trajectory of fate suddenly changed.” Mianmian’s tone sank slightly, and a trace of pain flashed in her eyes.

“One day, I seemed to fall into an endless dark abyss. When I woke up, my mind was blank. Everything in the past seemed to have been completely wiped out by an invisible hand. I couldn’t remember a thing.”

Her hands unconsciously clenched, as if trying to grasp those faded memories.

“When I regained consciousness, I realized that it was Senior Sister Mochou who gave me the Love Potion to drink.”

A complicated look emerged in Mianmian’s eyes, which showed confusion about her senior sister’s behavior and helplessness at being teased by fate.

“I don’t know why she did this. That was a relationship I cherished, and it was taken away so easily.”

Mianmian paused, raised her head, and looked straight at Chu Hao, her eyes full of inquiry and thought: “Now that I think about it carefully, Senior Sister may have done the same thing to you. Otherwise, why do you have no impression of me and are completely confused about our possible past?”

Mianmian frowned slightly, trying to find a hint of familiarity in Chu Hao’s expression.

Then, Chu Hao did not respond.

“This love potion separates you and me from all connections with the past. It is our love calamity.”

“But this is the fate between us. Even if you have forgotten me and I don’t remember you, but we meet again, we will definitely…” Mianmian hesitated to speak.

Can they really fall in love with each other again?
Chu Hao didn’t say anything, but became more curious about the story behind it.

Looking at Chu Hao’s reaction, Mianmian shook her head slightly, seeming a little disappointed.

Mianmian didn’t continue talking.

After a brief silence, a flash of light suddenly appeared in Mianmian’s eyes, like a shooting star across the night sky.

She turned around and faced Chu Hao, her tone filled with urgency and expectation, and said, “Mr. Li, do you know that my Iris Phoenix clan has a special secret method that may be able to unlock the shackles brought by the Love Potion and help you regain your lost memories?”

“It’s just… I don’t know how to perform this secret technique. Are you willing to give it a try?”

Mianmian’s eyes were fixed on Chu Hao, as if she wanted to take in his every reaction.

Seeing the hesitation and difficulty in speaking on Mianmian’s face, Chu Hao already felt like rejecting her.

Before the words came out of her mouth, Mianmian seemed to be driven by a determined force. She moved as fast as lightning. In the blink of an eye, she picked up a sharp dagger beside her and cut a gash on her white arm without hesitation.

Then, regardless of the pain of the wound, she eagerly extended her arm to Chu Hao, her eyes full of unquestionable determination, and said with a bit of stubbornness: “Drink quickly, the blood of high-level divine beasts like us has a strong healing ability. It’s just that I’m afraid… you despise me. But in this way, you can restore your memory.”

When Chu Hao heard the word “high-level divine beast”, his pupils instantly dilated.

“I know! I know what’s going on.”

There was no time to explain. Chu Hao looked at Mianmian, held her hands, and said sincerely as if begging: “Mianmian, take me out first. I have something important to do!” (End of this chapter)