Fangxian Heretical Path

Chapter 88 The Head of the Three Tribulations Immortal Falls

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, amidst the ruins of the high platform, one vertical and one horizontal.

Fang Shu remained calm, holding the long tongue sword, standing on tiptoe on the stake. Only his aura seemed slightly disordered, and his blood and qi were somewhat depleted.

But if a sharp-eyed person gets closer, they will find that he has no injuries whatsoever.

On the other hand, Luo Erlang, who had fallen to the ground, was still suffering from worsening injuries as he was being eroded by Zhu Fangshu's poisonous skills.

Seeing that everyone around was stunned and no one came forward in time, Fang Shu frowned and instructed Luo Dalang and his group:

"Quickly save this person and give him an antidote to heal his wounds and remove the poison. Otherwise, if we delay and leave any hidden dangers, don't blame me, Fang, for it."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone around reacted and immediately burst into a commotion:
"Good good!"

The first to react were the Seven Fragrance Pavilion Master and his group, whose faces flushed red as they clapped and cheered:
"I knew Fang Shuxian was exceptional; no wonder he's a top disciple of the Dugu Sect!"

The owner of Qixiang Tower was overjoyed and repeatedly called out to the waiters in the tower: "Quickly put the talisman in the wallet and send it to Immortal Fang Shu's Dugu Pavilion later."

Amidst the joyous atmosphere, only Xiang Xingwu's expression seemed somewhat unnatural, carrying a hint of dejection.

For some reason, even though she saw that Fang Shu had won the contest for her restaurant, she had no desire to praise or flatter him.

Xiang Xingwu looked at her joyful mother and sisters around her and murmured to herself:

"As a disciple of the dojo, and sent out by the master alone, it is only natural that I could defeat a wild immortal, and a weak one at that. There is no need to be so surprised."

The owner of Qixiang Tower had sharp ears, and upon hearing this, she immediately glared fiercely at her daughter.

He understood that his daughter must have felt a pang of jealousy because she hadn't won over Fang Shu back then, and now that Fang Shu had converted his potential into magic power.

Aside from the Seven Fragrances Pavilion Master and his group, the onlookers in the pavilion, as well as the inner and outer disciples of the Dugu Pavilion, were all cheering and waving flags.

"It seems the Dugu Sect hasn't declined yet. Not only did they produce Qin Min, but now even a previously unknown disciple has some skill."

"Well done, Senior Brother Fang Shu!"

Amidst the lively atmosphere, only the Luo brothers' side appeared somewhat desolate.

Luo Dalang remained calm. He stepped forward first, examined Luo Erlang's injuries, then took out a pill from his pocket and placed it into Luo Erlang's mouth.
On the contrary, the merchants who had asked the Luo brothers for help looked embarrassed and rather dejected.

The group continued to mutter to themselves:
"He looks strong and healthy, how come he's so useless?"

"Sigh, if we had known this would happen, we should have invited disciples from other dojos to come and challenge us. That would have been so much better! Now, we're going to suffer a huge loss, boss."

The owner of the chamber of commerce was obese and frowned, his gaze shifting back and forth between Luo Dalang and Fang Shu.

This person actually had the audacity to say, "We only played one game today; there are still people in the building."

"Master of Seven Fragrances, how about we have a best-of-three series? That way, Immortal Fang can have a good time and showcase his magical powers."

The owner of the chamber of commerce, a fat man with big ears, shouted at the onlookers, "Hey everyone, do you want to watch a couple more shows?"

The noise in the restaurant subsided slightly, then quickly grew even louder:
"Okay! Let's do it again!"

Upon hearing this, the owner of the Seven Fragrance Pavilion responded with a smile: "You say we should have two more matches, so we should have two more matches? A tournament of attrition? Where's your face?"

The owner of the chamber of commerce across the street gritted his teeth and said again:
“I’ll bring out two more branch shops, lose one, and then sublet one to you! Besides, besides this little immortal, aren’t there also Immortal Qin Min and others here today?”

"This..." These words clearly piqued Qi Xianglou's interest, and her eyes lit up.

However, when she looked at Fang Shu and met his gaze, Fang Shu remained unmoved.

He ignored the fat man's suggestion and jumped off the wooden stake, walking towards the disciples of the Dugu Hall.

As the owner of Qixiang Pavilion approached, Fang Shu calmly said, "Make way."

Upon hearing this, the Seven Fragrance Pavilion Master's expression froze. She looked embarrassed and had no choice but to quickly lead her daughters to make way for her.

As for Fang Shu, he only came out to help out today because of the Du family's reputation, and also because he was offered a fee for his assistance and the opportunity to gain some experience.

To expect him to take the stage again for a duel is truly arrogant; he really thinks he's something special.

Qin Min, who was surrounded by the disciples of the Dugu Pavilion, heard the suggestion to continue the duel. Her gaze shifted slightly, landing on Luo Dalang's back, as if she was considering it.

With so many people waiting today, it's a good time for her to show off her skills. If she can outshine Luo Erlang's elder brother, wouldn't she also outshine Fang Shu?

"Luo Erlang's quality is nothing special. Even if Luo Dalang is more capable, he's just a second-stage immortal..." Qin Min thought to herself, a hint of eagerness rising in her eyes.

Before she could figure it out, a mournful roar suddenly erupted from below the platform:
"Second brother!"

The sound immediately attracted everyone's attention, and some people nearby were even shocked, feeling a sharp pain in their ears.

It was Luo Dalang, who was holding Luo Erlang, who was lying on the ground. His face was contorted in pain, and his blood was trembling.

Luo Erlang in his hands was even worse off. His blood and energy were withered, and under everyone's watchful eyes, his face was pale and his eyes were wide open, looking like he was suffering from a sudden burst of anger and death.

Then everyone heard Luo Dalang shout:
"Hey! You scoundrel, what poison did you give my second brother?"

Fang Shu noticed the change and looked over in surprise, his brows furrowing slightly.

It was just a one-time assistance in a martial arts duel. Although he used poison techniques, he didn't even use the Lead Essence Pearl. He simply relied on the poison in his blood and the Long Tongue Sword to influence his opponent time and time again.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have needed to fight Naro Erlang at all; he could have killed him in just a few breaths!

Fang Shu's eyes widened as he stared intently at Luo Erlang's complexion, and he said in a deep voice:

"What medicine did you just give him?"

Just then, Luo Erlang's complexion suddenly turned scarlet, and his whole body became burning hot.

As if in a final burst of energy, his eyes gleamed with a fierce will to survive. He looked at Fang Shu and opened his mouth as if to say something.

But Luo Dalang, who was nearby, grabbed the other person again and suddenly shouted:

"Second brother, hold on! Your elder brother will get justice for you."

Upon being shouted at such close range, Luo Erlang's pupils contracted sharply, his expression turned pained, and then he puffed out.

A mouthful of dark red blood gushed from his lungs, splattering all over Luo Dalang. In the blink of an eye, Luo Erlang, right before everyone's eyes, completely lost his breath, his face turned deathly pale, his limbs went limp, and he died.

This situation stunned everyone in the Seven Fragrances Pavilion, including the owner of the Chamber of Commerce, the owner of the Seven Fragrances Pavilion, Qin Min, and others.

No one expected that Luo Erlang would die so obviously on the spot.

Fang Shu, however, squinted and observed, and had already noticed something amiss.

Before his death, Narojiro was in a state of violent agitation, his body was burning hot, and he could spit out a mouthful of blood a distance of ten feet, clearly indicating that he had taken a potent drug that stimulated his blood and consumed his life force.

This kind of medicine can both increase a person's magical power and make them fearless of pain, but it can also be used on poisoned people, causing them to have accelerated blood flow, deeper poisoning, and a surge of evil fire to attack their heart!
Fang Shu pondered, wanting to explain, but then felt something was amiss.
Such drug mechanisms are known to even seasoned immortals who roam the wild, let alone those who have just entered the path.

Thump!

Luo Dalang, standing in the arena, rose from the ground with a face full of grief and indignation, covered in blood, like a mournful soldier.

His aura surged like smoke from a wolf's tail, reaching a height of exactly three zhang (approximately 10 meters). His body swelled and grew larger, transforming into a bear-like creature, exuding ferocity and displaying a savage expression.

Luo Dalang's display of power immediately stunned all the onlookers in the building, including Qin Min and the fat, big-eared owner of the chamber of commerce:
"This is... a Three Tribulations Immortal?"

"That's not right! Today's duel is a matter for Second Tribulation Immortals. Could it be that the other party just broke through last night?"

This situation caused the Seven Fragrances Pavilion Master to change color, and he shouted in a shrill voice, "Misunderstanding! It must be a misunderstanding!"

"What a misunderstanding!"

Luo Dalang roared fiercely:
"Those who injured my limbs, those who took my brothers' lives! You scoundrels, prepare to die!"

Immediately, he took a step forward, thumping loudly like a ten-foot-tall black bear, charging straight towards Fang Shu.

Seeing the thief charging at them so aggressively, Master Qixiang was terrified and turned pale.

Xiang Xingwu and her children, like little chicks, disregarded all decorum and hopped and skipped away to the side.

As for the disciples of the Dugu Pavilion, their expressions varied. Some jumped out on the spot to help Fang Shu, while others stood still, their eyes darting around, searching for the exit of the restaurant.

Qin Min, in particular, was also startled, and the urge to make a move just now dissipated by most of it.

A cultivator at the Third Tribulation level is not easy to deal with!

After some hesitation, Qin Min decided to observe cautiously for a while, to see what kind of person Luo Dalang was, and to wait until Fang Shu suffered a lot, preferably being beaten half to death, before considering whether to make a move.

At this moment, the area beneath the Seven Fragrance Pavilion was a scene of tension, noise, and chaos.

Some of the patrons upstairs, still half-asleep and unaware of the commotion downstairs, peered over the wall.

Fang Shu stared directly at Luo Dalang, a slight smile on his face.

He had completely understood.

"Luo Dalang" deliberately poisoned "Luo Erlang". The other party is hiding his cultivation level this time, so he must have other plans. Now he wants to take down Fang Shu first.

However, none of this matters.

It is important that

He drew his sword!
In an instant, Fang Shu stood still, his blood and qi surging like muffled thunder within him, and his body trembled uncontrollably due to the tension in his muscles.

His appearance, in the eyes of those who lacked discernment, would have led them to believe that he was trembling and unable to move because he was intimidated by the aura of a Three Tribulation Immortal.

Some of them immediately showed disdain for the other party. It should be noted that although they were also shocked, they were not so frightened that they could not move.

In the restaurant.

Fang Shu remained standing, neither avoiding the bear-like Luo Dalang, but instead raising his long tongue sword and staring directly at him.

The long-tongued sword blazed with fire, its blade ringing out with a soft, metallic sound.

Roar!
In the blink of an eye, the two were about to touch.

Luo Dalang roared, his voice shaking the entire building, causing all the bowls and plates within a three-zhang radius to shatter into pieces.

The monstrous creature grinned and stretched out its palms, the blood and qi on them turning iron black. It slammed them down towards Fang Shu's head, intending to kill him with a fatal blow, smashing Fang Shu's head like a fruit.

Faced with this attack, Fang Shu remained still and chose to strike back.

As they drew closer, Fang Shu moved.

He twisted his body and sidestepped, avoiding the other's collision.

His eyes were fiery, and his face was icy cold.

A mere cultivator at the third tribulation stage whose qi and blood are not yet stable dares to treat others as fish and meat!
Zheng!
The long tongue sang like a sword, and Fang Shu exhaled like thunder.

In the heat of battle, he switched from holding the sword with one hand to holding it with both, and like lifting a long saber in reverse, he suddenly slashed the blade upwards.

A fiery snake hissed, accompanied by a massive heat wave that swept across ten zhang (approximately 33 meters) and sent gusts of wind flying.

Pfft!

A jet of blood suddenly shot out, soaring to the top of the Seven Fragrances Pavilion, its vibrant color like a rainbow, splashing in all directions!

Luo Dalang, who had been so imposing just moments before, suddenly froze.
Because of the collision, Luo Dalang's body was frozen in place.

His knees buckled, and his body slumped to the ground. He instinctively braced himself with his hands, trying to steady himself.

However, the man's head continued to fly due to momentum, and like a fruit, it splattered and hit the ground, even piercing through the floor tiles with a bang.

Under the spotlight,

Fang Shu wielded his sword and beheaded the intruder on the spot.

Silence reigned all around.

　Last night's update. Because I wrote a bit more and streamlined it, it's a little late.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)