Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World Chapter 785 - 399: Destiny’s Hint, Awakening the Ancient Wood Dragon

"Is this the Wood Dragon Secret Realm?"

Upon stepping into the Wood Dragon Secret Realm, Jiang Fan immediately extended his spiritual sense, scanning the environment in every direction.

There was no doubt that this Secret Realm World had fallen victim to an invasion by Demonic Qi and a multitude of demons.

Overhead, clouds the color of lead surged like boiling tar, twisting into hideous ghostly visages that haunted the sky.

The Mirror Lake, once renowned for its clarity, had transformed into a foul, bubbling swamp. Its thick, ink-like fluid hissed with corrosion, reducing any floating driftwood to bleached white bone.

Ancient, century-old trees now possessed branches warped into the shape of jagged claws. Putrid black blood leaked from their bark, while their roots slithered through the earth like serpents, making a constant rustling sound.

A relentless flood of demons surged toward the Gate of Space, accompanied by a gale of corruption-green miasma that carried a sickening stench.

Demon wolves bristling with bone spikes stood on their hind legs, their crimson vertical pupils catching the light of the fractured moon. Enormous bats with shattered wings of bone choked the sky, their high-pitched shrieks piercing the air. Skeleton soldiers, gripping rusted flails, marched in rigid formation, their decaying joints grinding together with a grating crunch.

In the distance, a massive golem bound in heavy chains stomped across the landscape, leaving pits of scorched earth with every heavy stride.

It was clear that if this demonic catastrophe remained unchecked, these legions would spill out to devastate the Black Dragon Sea Region, bringing certain death to countless souls.

"A Tier Five Demon is actually hiding here?!"

Jiang Fan’s pupils suddenly narrowed. Deep within the demonic tide, he sensed a terrifying presence—a demon that had undoubtedly reached the Divinity Transformation Level.

Rather than leaving the Wood Dragon Secret Realm, the creature remained in the shadows, silently watching the unfolding conflict.

It behaved like a patient hunter, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.

If Jiang Fan were to charge into the demon tide now, he might slay many at first, but the intervention of a Tier Five Demon would surely lead to his demise.

Fortunately, the guidance of his destiny hints had alerted him to this danger.

"Forget it. I will ignore these demons for now and head straight for the palace at the heart of the Wood Dragon Secret Realm."

Taking a deep breath, Jiang Fan set off.

He flew toward the deepest reaches of the realm immediately. Thanks to the mystical properties of the Celestial Cicada Spirit Leaf, his presence remained undetected by the demons.

Even the Tier Five Demon failed to notice him.

They remained oblivious to the fact that a human cultivator had slipped past their defenses and infiltrated the Wood Dragon Secret Realm, as if his very existence had been erased from their perception.

......

One day later.

After flying for an untold distance, Jiang Fan finally laid eyes on a massive palace complex sprawling across the plains, covering a vast area.

It was more than just a single palace; it was an entire city of grand structures.

In its prime, it must have housed a staggering number of inhabitants. However, following the passage of eons and the great calamity of the Ancient Era, the palace had been reduced to a graveyard of ruins and rubble.

Now, it was completely reclaimed by wild growth, looking like a desolate wasteland.

Boom~~

A new surge of information flooded into his sea of awareness.

"You have finally reached the ancient Wood Dragon Palace after a day of traveling through the Wood Dragon Secret Realm, yet much of its mystery remains hidden from you.

While outsiders are unaware of the Wood Dragon's remnant soul, the demons have known of its existence for a long time. They understand that if this soul awakens, it will mean their total destruction.

Because of this, they have established heavy ambushes within the palace, prepared to slaughter anyone who attempts to enter."

"Fortunately, destiny provides you with guidance."

"Destiny Hint One: You storm the Wood Dragon Palace and engage the demon horde. Your formidable Cultivation allows you to crush them after a violent struggle.

However, you fail to realize that these guards are not the true threat. A prolonged battle will draw the attention of the Tier Five Demons currently stationed elsewhere.

You will find yourself surrounded by an endless army and powerful Tier Five entities. While the power of the Gate of the Void ensures you can escape with your life, the mission will fail. Once the Tier Five Demons are alerted, you will lose the chance to revive the Wood Dragon's soul, and the Black Dragon Sea Region will be consumed by the demonic disaster."

"Destiny Hint Two: Your collection of treasures offers a second path. By unleashing the full power of the Demon-Vibrating Bell, you can instantly wipe out every demon ambushing the palace. This prevents them from alerting the Tier Five Demons immediately.

Even so, you must act with extreme haste, as this distraction will not last long. You must penetrate the palace depths, find the Wooden Dragon Tree, and awaken the Wood Dragon's remnant soul to purge the demons.

If you wonder why the demons haven't destroyed the soul yet, it is because the Wood Dragon is immortal. Even if the Wooden Dragon Tree is razed a thousand times, it will always regrow due to its unique Innate Divine Technique."

As he processed this information, Jiang Fan’s gaze sharpened.