236: Return to Dayan and enter the secret realm for the first time

Jiang Lan walked out of the Cold Crow Pavilion, carrying a rather large bundle in his hand.

The bundle contained all the Cultivation Techniques and Martial Skills that Yan Jue had just given him.

Not only that, but it even contained some Body Refining Medicinal Pills and the like.

Yan Country was, after all, a small place.

When Jiang Lan was working for the Demon Suppression Division before, he had never even heard of such a thing as Medicinal Pills.

Medicinal Pills… Thinking of this, Jiang Lan paused.

Had he not obtained a few bottles of Medicinal Pills in that secret room where he got the ten thousand demons token?

Where did he put them?

Jiang Lan recalled for a moment and then remembered that they should have been in his mansion in the Luan Mo Region.

He would leave them there for now; when he returned later, he would find someone to help identify them.

However, Jiang Lan estimated that those few bottles of Medicinal Pills were probably not good stuff.

If they were really good things, they wouldn't have been left in that secret room.

Jiang Lan looked at the sky, thought for a moment, and then his figure rose directly.

The City Lord of Lingtian City was also an old acquaintance of his.

However, Jiang Lan was eager to return home, so he would visit later.

Having made his decision, he briefly confirmed the direction, and then rapidly flew towards the Yan Country's territory.

By now, his flying speed was already far beyond what it used to be.

A journey that once took over a month could now be completed by Jiang Lan in less than an hour if he wished to return.

The strong wind howled in his ears, but Jiang Lan paid it no mind.

He had stayed in the Demon Domain for so long that he had almost forgotten what the human world looked like.

As Jiang Lan flew, the outline of Great Yan gradually appeared in his eyes.

For a moment, his heart was filled with mixed emotions, and his speed couldn't help but quicken a few points.

After flying for a while longer, the familiar Yan Capital City appeared before Jiang Lan.

Arriving not far from the capital city, Jiang Lan slowly descended to the ground.

The city gate ahead seemed to be unchanged from when he had left.

In front of the city gate, many people of all sorts were queuing to enter the city.

Jiang Lan activated the Hidden God Art, concealing his strength, and followed behind the queue, moving forward little by little.

Before long, it was Jiang Lan's turn in the queue.

“Go on in.”

The guards at the city gate had changed and didn't recognize Jiang Lan. Seeing Jiang Lan's unremarkable attire, they didn't say much and directly let him in.

Jiang Lan nodded.

“Thank you.”

Then, he took a step forward.

But the moment he entered the city gate, he felt a momentary daze in his mind, and then everything around him changed.

The originally bustling street turned into a fiery purgatory.

Countless demons of various kinds ran and howled in the city.

The streets were littered with remains, and blood almost flowed into streams, submerging the roads.

And directly in front of Jiang Lan stood a monstrous creature, over two zhang tall, with a hideous face and three heads.

The moment he saw these scenes, Jiang Lan did not panic; instead, a flicker of understanding passed through his heart.

So, this was the Bodhi Secret Realm?

However, didn't the young Building Master of Cold Crow Pavilion say that the first stage of the Illusion would simulate what he desired?

Jiang Lan didn't think he would desire to see such a sight.

Could it be that it might also be fear?

Jiang Lan twitched the corner of his mouth.

Fear?

He really wasn't afraid.

Although Jiang Lan hoped for peace under heaven, this did not mean he couldn't accept human death.

The Building Master of Cold Crow was right about one thing: Heaven and Earth are ruthless, treating all beings as straw dogs.

In Chihong Province, countless humans and demons died every moment.

If he were to worry and fret over such matters, his heart would be too fragile.

But now Jiang Lan was certain that he had been pulled into the Bodhi Secret Realm.

This was somewhat beyond Jiang Lan's expectations.

Although the young woman had told him that after reaching the Spirit Transformation Realm, he could be pulled into the Secret Realm at any time, he had only broken through less than two days ago. For this Secret Realm to target him so quickly, the speed was a bit too fast.

According to the young woman, he only needed to take one step back now to exit the Secret Realm.

But Jiang Lan had no intention of doing so.

He didn't think he would die.

In fact, everything had been too smooth since his Transmigration until now.

It was time to find some challenges for himself.

What's more, according to the young woman, as long as he could survive in the Secret Realm, he would be able to obtain bodhi leaf, as well as Martial Skills and Cultivation Techniques.

These were precisely what Jiang Lan needed right now.

As for Severing the Connection Between Heaven and Earth, there might only be clues after successfully completing the challenge.

So, Jiang Lan didn't hold out much hope.

If this Secret Realm was as difficult as the young woman said, then successfully clearing it would be like a fool's dream.

However, he was not anxious; as long as he didn't die, clearing it was only a matter of time.

Sufficient lifespan, coupled with Martial Skills and Cultivation Techniques that could continuously improve, challenging higher Realms was not an unattainable feat.

The reason Jiang Lan didn't use Martial Skills much now was mostly because the Martial Skills he knew were generally not very good.

Except for the Hidden God Art, even with the System's enhancement, the others had only average effects.

Perhaps they would be very powerful among martial artists of lower Realms.

But he was now in the Soul Transformation Realm, and a Soul Transformation Realm cultivator nearing Perfection at that. The Martial Skills he had learned before were somewhat insufficient.

Thinking this, Jiang Lan walked towards the giant monster.

The monster's body was abnormally huge; in comparison, Jiang Lan looked like a dwarf.

However, the Aura emanating from Jiang Lan completely suppressed the monster.

Jiang Lan reached for his waist and drew out his standard long saber.

After returning to the human world, he had already reverted to his original appearance, and the long saber was once again strapped to his waist.

“Clang!”

Looking at the long saber in his hand, a hint of nostalgia appeared in Jiang Lan's eyes.

“Old friend, long time no see.”

The long saber vibrated slightly, emitting a hum, as if responding to Jiang Lan.

The monster in front of Jiang Lan looked very uneasy, hot air currents emanating from its nostrils, as if it knew it was no match for Jiang Lan.

The man and the demon were more than ten zhang apart, but Jiang Lan did not approach further. Instead, facing the giant demon, he directly slashed out with his saber.

A saber glow, flashing with cold light, immediately flew from the blade.

The saber glow was extremely fast, heading straight for the demon.

“Splat!”

The sound of a sharp blade cutting into flesh rang out.

Without even having time to react, the giant demon was directly split in two at the waist by the saber glow.

“Thud!”

The demon's upper body fell to the ground, blood gushing out, appearing somewhat eerie under the reflection of the surrounding sea of fire.

As Jiang Lan sheathed his saber, the scene of the ruined capital city before him disappeared directly.

In its place was a mountain peak.

Jiang Lan looked at the surrounding scenery.

He had passed the stage already?

Clearly, the Secret Realm had already judged that he had passed the first stage, the Heart-Questioning Stage.

If he hadn't passed, the scene wouldn't have suddenly changed.

That was a bit fast…