"After I passed the first stage, the Questioning Heart Path, I received three rewards—the Chaotic Cloak Saber Technique, the Black Profound Saber, and the Earth Escape Magic Talisman!
"Perhaps from the perspective of the spirit of this cave abode, if I can cultivate the Chaotic Cloak Saber Technique to large success, coupled with the Black Profound Saber, I might be able to pass this stage. If I really can't pass it, I can at least use the Earth Escape Magic Talisman to save my life? Does this mean that the second stage passageway won't exceed five kilometers?
"Of course, this is just my guess. Moreover, it's not certain I'll be able to use the talisman in the passage. Otherwise, I could easily pass the second stage. Nothing comes cheap. That's probably the power of the magic talisman, only allowing me to retreat but not advance?"
After pondering for a bit, Fang Yuan was mostly clear about the second stage.
"But… I am no longer the same as I was before!"