Fearing being killed for his overwhelming merits, the empress decided to marry him.

Some people can find a shoulder to lean on when they are most vulnerable, and temporarily escape the storms of reality.

But there are others who, like burdened individuals braving the darkness, throw themselves into the most dangerous storm for their own benefit.

Just as Jiang Mengxuan had given up on this game and completely surrendered, choosing to vent her emotions by lying in Jiang Shangxian's arms, another man had already arrived at a secluded treetop outside the Jinling Secret Realm.

At this moment, Shen Lang had no idea that the CEO had abandoned the operation.

Unaware of what was happening, he used his exceptional agility to quietly reach the outside of the secret realm at noon, where he secretly observed the fifteen Qingyi Tower disciples outside the Jinling secret realm.

"Third Senior Brother, the Jinling Secret Realm is opening for the first time. We don't even know what dangers it may hold. Isn't it too dangerous to do this?"

"Precisely because it's the first time it's open, we should seize the opportunity. It's a rare opportunity for us brothers and sisters to be entrusted by our master to explore this secret realm."

If we're lucky, we might be able to break through to the next level after we've learned from this experience.

The speaker was a young man around thirty years old, the third senior brother of the Green Robe Pavilion, named Han Tang. He seemed to be the leader of these fifteen people, and was in the late stage of the Acquired Realm.

But from Shen Lang's perspective, Han Tang has died no less than a hundred times.

Instead, Shen Lang was more concerned about a fifteen or sixteen-year-old boy in the corner who was talking to himself.

That person was none other than Yang Fan, whom Ghost Shadow had mentioned, the one with the highest cultivation among the fifteen.

"System, do you think there's anything worth noting in Jinling?"

"Huh? The Golden Emperor Dao Fruit? Isn't that only available in level one secret realms?"

"I understand. As long as I obtain this Golden Emperor Dao Fruit, my cultivation can break through to the Transformation Realm, or even the Opening Aperture Realm, right? Okay, tell me what to do?"

"Okay, I understand. I'll shake them off once we enter the secret realm. Thanks for the information..."

Shen Lang had amazing hearing and heard every word Yang Fan muttered to himself.

"It seems this guy does indeed have a system."

Thinking of this, Shen Lang reached for the dagger sheath at his waist with his left hand, assuming a stance ready to strike at any moment.

But the next moment, he changed his mind, lay down on the treetop, and completely concealed his presence...

After noon, the fifteen disciples of Qingyi Tower, led by Han Tang, stepped into the secret realm barrier together.

After everyone had disappeared, a faint smile appeared on Shen Lang's lips.

Then, he sat cross-legged on the tree and began to cultivate his internal energy.

The cultivation technique that Shen Lang practiced was called "Yuhuang Chaos Technique". He took it and hid it in his body when he broke free from the system's encirclement. It has been in the depths of his soul ever since.

This technique is divided into thirty-three levels. It is said that this technique was born from the origin of the Great Dao and its power is boundless when cultivated to a deep level.

This was created by a man named Shen Zhao tens of thousands of years ago before he and his wives and daughters ascended to immortality. He combined all his martial arts skills and then abandoned it in the chaos.

It was learned from the long river of time that this cultivation method is very peculiar and cannot be practiced by anyone other than a time traveler. Therefore, this cultivation method is an absolute forbidden item in the system.

The reason I've been able to survive in the brutal border region until now is because of this cultivation technique.

Unfortunately, the "Yuhuang Chaos Technique" is extremely difficult to master. Since his transmigration, Shen Lang has only managed to master the first level.

But it was with this first level of cultivation technique that Shen Lang was able to enter the mid-stage of the Innate Realm.

I can't imagine what it would be like to reach the peak of the thirty-third level.

Night gradually fell, and in the distance, it was already time to light the lanterns of Jinling City.

After circulating his internal energy for several cycles, Shen Lang felt incredibly refreshed and also noticed that his cultivation level had improved, and his true energy had become much thicker.

Before one could even marvel at the changes occurring in the meridians throughout their body, the barrier of the Jinling Secret Realm suddenly rippled slightly.

Without saying a word, Shen Lang immediately drew his dagger, his cold pupils staring unblinkingly at the exit of the barrier ahead.

The hunt is about to begin.

A flash of light appeared, and Yang Fan, Han Tang, and fifteen other Qingyi Tower disciples appeared outside the Jinling Secret Realm, looking exhausted.

Han Tang waved his hand and said, "This adventure in the secret realm has been very fruitful. We should return to Qingyi Tower immediately without delay."

Upon hearing this, Yang Fan immediately suggested, "Third Senior Brother, we've finally come all the way to Jinling. I've heard that Jinling's brothels are the best in the Great Chu. I think we brothers should go and see the world together."

The suggestion was immediately approved by the other disciples.

Most of these disciples of the Green Robe Pavilion were young and vigorous, filled with endless fantasies about the opposite sex.

Having just experienced a thrilling adventure in a secret realm, it's time to relax.

"Third senior brother, let us indulge ourselves just this once."

"Yes, Third Senior Brother, the deadline given by Master is still plenty of time, it won't delay our return."

"Third senior brother, please agree."

Faced with the disciples' earnest requests, Han Tang hesitated.

Actually, he himself hadn't had sex in a long time and desperately needed a woman to satisfy his desires.

So, after thinking for less than three seconds, he decisively made the decision: "Okay, since everyone has said so, let's go to the Qinhuai River tonight and have some fun."

"Third Senior Brother is mighty!"

Everyone cheered in unison.

Just then, a gentle breeze blew by.

Ding-ling, ding-ling——

At the same time, it produced a pleasant sound like wind chimes.

"who!"

Han Tang and Yang Fan were the first to react, drawing their slender straight swords almost simultaneously.

Seeing this, the other disciples, though unaware of what had happened, also drew their longswords.

Amidst their tense expressions, Shen Lang stepped out of the dense forest.

"Shen Lang of the Jingwei Division is hereby appointed Marquis."

Shen Lang put his left hand behind his back and bowed to the group for a moment.

The ultimate movement technique has already been displayed.

Ding-a-ling, ding-a-ling, ding-a-ling—

The three disciples of the Green Robe Pavilion, who were at the front, had no idea what was going on when they heard a clear, crisp sound of wind chimes ringing in their ears.

*Pfft, pfft, pfft*

Three sharp sounds rang out, and blood splattered everywhere. Before the three disciples of the Green Robe Pavilion could react, Shen Lang slit their throats with a single blow, ending their lives.

"Oh no, there's—"

Pfft, pfft—

Before the two disciples could speak, a cold blade had already sliced ​​open their necks, killing them instantly.

"Formation!"

Finally realizing what was happening, Han Tang shouted and ordered everyone to form a battle formation to deal with the powerful enemy.

But Shen Lang didn't give them that chance at all.

*Pfft, pfft, pfft*

In a flash of cold light, five more disciples were instantly killed with a single strike.

They died without ever managing to unleash a single move.

Shen Lang's blade was incredibly fast, and his movements were completely unpredictable.

Han Tang and Yang Fan both swallowed hard; the opponent they faced today was more formidable than any they had ever faced before.

Another flash of cold light appeared, and the blade that was spinning in Shen Lang's palm was gripped in a reverse grip.

Only Yang Fan and Han Tang remained at the scene.

"Who exactly are you, and why are you targeting my Green Robe Pavilion?"

Such a ruthless method of killing filled Han Tang with genuine fear and trepidation.

Why is his speed so unbelievably fast that it's impossible to detect even the slightest movement?

Are you deaf?

As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Lang moved right up to Han Tang.

“I said, Jingwei Division, Shen Lang, be appointed Marquis.”

"Uh--"

Han Tang's thrusting sword was still suspended in mid-air, but his throat had already been severed by Shen Lang's blade.

"what?"

Seeing that he was all alone, Yang Fan immediately wet himself.

From the moment this Shen Lang made his move until now, only a few dozen breaths have passed, and all his fellow disciples are dead.

Just how outrageous is this person's cultivation level?

"It's your turn."

"No, please don't kill me!"

The fear of death instantly gripped Yang Fan's heart, and he began to beg for mercy.

"Whatever you want, I'll give it to you, I..."

Pfft!

Before he could finish speaking, Yang Fan was met with Shen Lang's ultimate strike.

"Uh--"

With a groan, Yang Fan slowly collapsed.

At the same time, a faint aura emanating from his body gradually dissipated into the air.

"Even with a system, they're still so cowardly. I can only say that the arrogant characters in system novels are a huge exception. Sigh—"

With a flick of his wrist, Shen Lang deftly shoved the dagger back into its sheath at his waist.

"Mission accomplished, Commander, I'm waiting for you to send me the silver."

After saying this, Shen Lang put all the valuables on the Qingyi Tower disciples, as well as the treasures obtained from the secret realm, into his storage ring, then turned around and went back to report.

He deliberately kept the Golden Emperor Dao Fruit for himself.

"Consider this fruit as extra interest for this mission."

Just then, a cold glint shot out from Yang Fan's corpse and entered Shen Lang's mind.

"Ok?"

Shen Lang frowned, and his eyes suddenly widened.

"So it's an intelligence system. No wonder. It seems that as long as we eliminate the host in which the system resides, we can obtain some of the system's functions. Then..."

He unfurled his cloak, a cruel smile curving across his face.

"Let the system be completely destroyed on this continent."