Shen Jingqi's eyes widened in anger, his form like a lion pushed to the brink of fury, exuding a menacing and violent aura. In this Land of Chaos where demons roam freely, he let out a thunderous roar, then like a black lightning bolt, charged directly into the horde of demons.

He clenched his fists, each punch unleashed with force enough to topple mountains and overturn seas. The wind from his punches howled as if it could tear through space. A demon rushed forward with claws bared; he sidestepped swiftly and kicked the demon fiercely in the abdomen. The demon let out a wretched cry, flying backward like a cannonball, crashing heavily against the stone wall behind it, instantly dissipating into a black smoke.

Several more demons besieged from different directions. His eyes were sharp, his body moved with agility, and his hands danced like nimble snakes. Each strike was incredibly precise, whether it was a punch, a palm, or a finger strike, imbued with immense power, driving the demons away. Their attacks were like ants shaking a tree in front of him, unable to come near.

The more he fought, the braver he became, his clothes soaked with sweat, yet he had no intent to stop. The sole thought in his mind was to annihilate these obnoxious demons entirely. As the battle wore on, fear began to show on the demons' faces, and they started retreating continuously.

Finally, after an intense battle, the last demon also turned to ashes under his attack. He stood amidst the wreckage of the demon corpses, panting heavily, exhaustion flooding him like a tide, his legs giving way as he slowly sat on the ground.

Shen Jingqi felt as if his body had been emptied, every muscle aching, every nerve strained. He looked at the land before him, ravaged beyond recognition by the battle, and a complex emotion surged within him.

"Where did that woman go?" he mumbled to himself, his voice tinged with a hint of urgency and helplessness.

He had been searching for the woman's whereabouts, but up till now, she had vanished without a trace, as if she had never existed.

He began to recall each moment after entering here, missing no detail. Suddenly, a trace of doubt flickered in his eyes as he glanced back at the path he had walked; those scenes flashed one by one in his mind. He abruptly realized that everything he had just experienced seemed to be only a segment, a fragment existing within an illusory space-time.

"Could it all be false?" he thought in alarm, a sense of unease swelling within him. He tried to stand up but found his legs still trembling slightly. Taking a deep breath, he struggled to calm himself down.

At that moment, he suddenly thought of something.

"The Eighth Consciousness!"

A thought struck him; the Eighth Consciousness, according to Buddhism, is said to possess the power of creation and transformation. He decided to harness this power to reshape the realm, hoping to find some clues about the woman.

He closed his eyes, concentrated, and sensed the mysterious force within him. Gradually, he felt a powerful energy surging within him, as if an invisible force were guiding him. Slowly opening his eyes, the scene before him began to transform.

The land, once desolate, started to rejuvenate slowly, as grass and trees began to grow, flowers began to bloom. The air around him also became fresh, as if just cleansed by a shower. Shen Jingqi watched everything unfold in amazement, his heart filled with joy and anticipation.

"The secret of the Eighth Consciousness lies in creation and transformation," Shen Jingqi realized, feeling as if he had grasped a new power, a force capable of changing the world.

He stood up, beginning to explore this newly transformed realm. Walking along a small path, the roadside flowers and grass swayed gently in the breeze, as if waving to him. He walked while experiencing the wonders brought by the Eighth Consciousness.

Suddenly, he heard a strange sound, like someone sobbing softly. His heart tightened, and he followed the direction of the sound. The clearer the sound became, the faster he walked.

Finally, he saw a figure. It was a woman sitting under a large tree, her head lowered, and her shoulders trembling slightly. Shen Jingqi felt a surge of excitement in his heart and hurriedly walked forward.

"Miss, are you alright?" he asked softly. The woman slowly lifted her head, revealing a stunningly beautiful face, but her eyes were filled with sorrow and fear.

"Who are you? Why are you here?" The woman asked cautiously, her voice carrying a slight tremor. Shen Jingqi quickly explained, "My name is Shen Jingqi, I also accidentally came here. I am looking for a woman. Have you seen her by any chance?"

The woman listened and a flicker of doubt crossed her eyes. "Looking for a woman? Besides me, there's no one else here." Shen Jingqi's heart sank. Could he have found the wrong person? Or was this the woman he was looking for, but she herself didn't know?

He scrutinized the woman closely, trying to find some clues from her. The woman seemed to sense his gaze and lowered her head a bit uncomfortably.

"Miss, can you tell me why you are here?" Shen Jingqi asked. The woman fell silent for a moment before answering slowly, "I don't know. I only remember one day, I suddenly came to this place, and since then, I've been trapped here, unable to leave."

Shen Jingqi furrowed his brow. The woman's words added to his confusion. He decided to use the power of the Eighth Consciousness to see if he could find some clues from her.

Concentrating, he focused the power of the Eighth Consciousness into his eyes. Instantly, images appeared before him of the woman's memories before she arrived here.

The images showed the woman living in a tranquil village, leading a simple yet happy life. However, one day, a group of mysterious people suddenly appeared, capturing everyone in the village. In the chaos, the woman escaped but was brought here by a mysterious force.

After seeing these images, Shen Jingqi was filled with anger. He silently vowed to find those mysterious people, rescue the villagers, and also help the woman leave here.

"Miss, don't worry, I will definitely take you out of here," Shen Jingqi said firmly. The woman lifted her head, a glimmer of hope in her eyes. "Really? Can you really take me away from here?" she asked. Shen Jingqi nodded, "Of course, I have the power of the Eighth Consciousness and will definitely find a way out."

Just then, the surroundings began to shake violently. Shen Jingqi was startled, feeling a strong force approaching. Hastily, he shielded the woman behind him, vigilantly scanning his surroundings.

"Who's there? Come out!" he shouted loudly. As his voice fell, a shadow slowly emerged from the woods. It was a tall man, wearing a black mask, concealing his face.

"Do you think you can just leave here?" The man's voice was deep and hoarse, like a demon from hell. Shen Jingqi glared fearlessly at him, "Who are you? Why are you stopping us from leaving?"

The man chuckled coldly, "Who I am is not important; what's important is that neither of you will leave here today." With that, he waved his hands, a black mist pouncing towards Shen Jingqi and the woman.

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