56: The leader of the forum appeared and responded tit for tat

As he spoke, the red silk hanging from the wooden bed seemed to come alive, baring its fangs and brandishing its claws as it flew towards Jiang Lan.

Seeing this, Jiang Lan reacted instantly.

Wielding the Blazing Sun Demon Suppression Blade, the long blade in his hand instantly emitted a golden-red light.

“Chh!”

The long blade met the red silk, and as soon as they touched, the red silk all turned to ash, broke apart, and fell to the ground.

At this moment, Hong Luan had also stood up, her body transforming into a red shadow, and swiftly fled towards the stairs leading upwards.

Although Jiang Lan could strike down a lot of red silk with each blow, there was simply too much of it—not thousands, but at least hundreds.

Numerous red silks simultaneously wrapped around him, and for a moment, he couldn't break free.

Seeing this, Jiang Lan gritted his teeth, his long blade striking down countless red silks. Immediately after, he activated Flood Dragon Swim, and his figure instantly darted far back.

In a flash, he had already arrived at the narrow, deep staircase, and with a leap, he shot four or five zhang away.

Above his head, a mechanical whirring sound rang out.

The wooden floor above, which had been lit, gradually closed, and the light grew dimmer.

Although Jiang Lan didn't believe he would be trapped by a wooden board, his movements couldn't help but quicken slightly.

Finally, just as the boards were about to close, Jiang Lan suddenly leaped up and landed on the ground.

He raised his head, holding his blade.

Before him stood a middle-aged man in black, with a distinguished appearance.

He had a square face and an upright Aura.

Looking at this man's appearance, no one would believe him if he were called a Green Lantern Sect follower who committed all sorts of evil.

But if he were said to be a Sir from the Demon Suppression Division, certainly few would doubt it.

Yet, behind him stood Hong Luan, looking pitiful, her hand still tugging at the man's clothes.

“We meet again, little Demon Suppression Guard.”

“Tsk tsk…” Jiang Lan pointed his long blade obliquely at the ground, “They say appearance reflects the heart. I never thought that a beast like you, who casually studies how to eat children, would have such a handsome face.”

The man smiled.

“You’re not bad either.”

“It’s different.” Jiang Lan shook his head, “I am human, so it’s fine for me to be pleasant to look at. But you are beasts.”

“Boy, your mouth doesn’t quite match your face.”

“Your person doesn’t match your face either.” Jiang Lan’s hand gripping the long blade tightened slightly, “So, I’ll gladly take your head.”

The man shook his head slightly and said, “You are as arrogant as yesterday.”

As his voice fell, the smile on his face completely vanished, his expression turned grim, and his entire Aura suddenly changed.

Chilling Auras emanated from the man.

Around him, a faint layer of black mist shrouded him, and within the black mist, there were intermittent wails and screams.

As this sound emerged, a bone-chilling wind swept through the entire room.

If an ordinary person stood here, they probably wouldn't even withstand this gust of wind and would die on the spot.

One must know, it was early summer at this time.

After his Aura spread, the man’s appearance also changed.

His originally righteous square face now looked sinister, and his eyes glowed with a scarlet hue.

Jiang Lan raised an eyebrow.

“Quite the display.”

As he spoke, the 'Aura' on him also fully dispersed.

In an instant, a chilling, murderous Aura swept around Jiang Lan. His eyes, which were already devoid of emotion, became even colder at this moment, as if the two standing opposite him were not people, but two cold corpses that had been dead for a long time.

The 'Aura' on him gradually spread, and in an instant, it had already contended equally with the 'Aura' emanating from the man, even subtly feeling like it was growing stronger.

The man’s expression changed slightly.

“Kid, hiding your strength?”

Jiang Lan’s lips curled into a cold sneer.

“If I don’t hide my strength, how can I kill you?”

The moment the sound fell, Jiang Lan’s figure vanished from its original position, and when it reappeared, it was already behind the man.

As for Hong Luan at this moment, she was already scared silly.

She had secretly sent a distress signal earlier, and after knowing that Altar Lord had arrived, her sense of security had exploded.

After all, in her eyes, no matter how strong Jiang Lan was, could he possibly be stronger than Altar Lord?

But reality gave her a resounding slap.

Jiang Lan… seemed to be truly stronger than Altar Lord?

The moment this thought appeared, Hong Luan only felt a dizzying sensation, the world in her vision spinning, then spinning again.

It spun several times before finally stopping.

Only, why had her perspective become that of lying down?

Unfortunately, this little doubt in Hong Luan’s heart would likely remain unanswered forever.

Hong Luan’s headless corpse slumped to the ground, with a bowl-sized charred scar at her neck.

Because of the Blazing Sun Demon Suppression Blade, Hong Luan’s wound had been cauterized and carbonized, leaving no bloodstains.

Watching this scene, Jiang Lan felt no ripples in his heart.

No matter how beautiful the skin, it was merely a beautiful skeleton.

Moreover, during her time in Yan Capital City, she had already harmed who knows how many lives.

She deserved her death.

[Killed one Qi Gathering Seventh Realm Yao Beast, gained one hundred seventy years of lifespan.]

[Remaining lifespan: one hundred seventy-seven years.]

It's less again.

When he killed Qiu Liangfeng and the three Yao Beasts at the God of Wealth Temple, each provided him with over three hundred years of lifespan.

But now, Hong Luan’s strength was clearly a bit stronger than theirs, yet the lifespan she provided him was only half of the original.

However, the current situation didn't allow Jiang Lan to ponder deeply.

The man also froze for a moment upon seeing this.

Wasn't he coming for him? How did Hong Luan die?

He was only surprised for a moment and didn't show much emotion over Hong Luan's death.

Beautiful women were good, but he never lacked them.

Sliding back, creating some distance from Jiang Lan, the man glanced at Hong Luan’s head in the corner of the room.

He stretched his lips, revealing a somewhat exaggerated smile.

“Good boy, a ruthless destroyer of beauty. This decisive spirit, I, this Altar Lord, like you even more. Think carefully about joining my Green Lantern Sect. After becoming a contract holder, show your face well before the Branch Master. Perhaps the Branch Master will be pleased and even appoint you as an Altar Lord.”

Jiang Lan said with some disdain, “Thank you for the offer, but being an Altar Lord is unnecessary… However, killing an Altar Lord, I am quite interested in that.”

Based on the 'Aura' emanating from this Altar Lord, Jiang Lan could judge that their Realm strengths were almost evenly matched.

He was even a step stronger.

But it was only a slight edge; there was no significant difference in strength.

At the very least, trying to sever his head with one strike would likely be a bit difficult.

“Kill this Altar Lord?” The man’s Aura grew increasingly sinister, “You’ll need the ability to do so.”

Jiang Lan remained silent, pushing off with his toes.

The next instant, he shot forward like an arrow from a bowstring, directly towards the man.

His long blade swung out, drawing a streak of white light in mid-air.

“Clang!!!”