The First Venerable of All Paths

"Everyone be careful!"

"Be careful not to get any water in the lake!"

As everyone gasped in surprise, Fang Xuan had already pulled Li Tianjiao back a step ahead.

Then, in order, came Nie Song, and the three great rogue cultivators.

The lake covers a large area, and the water falls at an extremely high speed.

Even though Fang Xuan and his companion reacted quickly enough, they were still inevitably affected by the lake water.

Fortunately, at this moment, Li Tianjiao waved her hand, and her Yuan energy roared and transformed into a protective shield, protecting them inside.

"Bang bang bang!"

The lake water fell heavily like blood-red raindrops, continuously crashing against the protective barrier.

The protective shield trembled violently, and small dents even appeared.

"This lake water actually has corrosive properties!"

Fang Xuan's gaze sharpened.

Fortunately, the Yuanli protective shield held up and was not broken by the lake water.

Just then, several screams rang out.

Fang Xuan quickly looked up, his expression darkening further.

Because it's on the other side.

The two martial artists reacted a beat too slow and didn't have time to protect themselves with their Yuan Power, resulting in the blood-red lake water falling on them.

Every drop of lake water that fell on them felt like sulfuric acid, corroding their bodies and leaving pits.

In just a few moments, the flesh and blood of the two peak Qi Gathering Realm martial artists melted away, leaving no trace of their bodies.

Not only that.

Even where the lake water fell, the ground became pitted and uneven.

It was still emitting white steam.

A bizarre scene unfolded.

The lake water, which had transformed into a tornado, seemed to come alive as it fell to the ground, automatically converging towards the central lake.

Then it burrowed back into the lake.

Apart from the numerous potholes, not a single drop of water was left on the ground.

"hiss!"

Many people gasped in shock.

The Poisonous Enchantress exclaimed directly, "What terrifying corrosive power!"

"What happened? This has never happened before."

The demon child asked in a shrill voice, "Has something changed at Red Spring Lake?"

"I don't know!"

The withered old monster shook his head, his wrinkled face full of solemnity.

"Brother Fang Xuan, be careful."

Li Tianjiao said in a low voice, "If it really comes down to it, we can give up what's inside, but we have to make sure it's safe."

Fang Xuan nodded slightly, his eyes scanning his surroundings warily.

The feeling of being secretly watched grew stronger.

"Look at the sky!"

Someone suddenly cried out, and everyone looked up at the same time, their expressions changing slightly.

Because the bright moon, which was once as white as jade, has changed.

Tiny red dots began to appear in the bright moonlight.

The moon was turning blood red.

At first glance, it gives people an extremely eerie feeling.

"A blood moon? How could it be a blood moon!"

Poisonous Beauty cried out in alarm.

There was even fear in his voice.

"Could the rumors be true?"

The demon child's voice was as shrill as ever, and his sinister eyes scanned the surroundings.

Fang Xuan could clearly sense that everyone's mood had become incredibly heavy at this moment.

Fang Xuan asked in a low voice, "Is there any explanation for this?"

"There used to be a saying in Hongquan Town: When the blood moon appears, the dead return."

Li Tianjiao quickly explained, "But no one has ever seen a blood moon before, so we just thought it was a rumor. We never expected it to actually appear."

A blood moon appears, and the souls of the dead return?

Fang Xuan frowned. What did this mean?

"Hmph, who cares about a blood moon or anything like that."

Nie Song snorted coldly, his face contorted with rage.

"I want to see what's in this Red Spring Lake!"

He glanced behind him and said coldly, "Third and fourth brothers, you two go check it out. Remember, be careful!"

If it were anyone else, they would have been terrified in this situation.

But the two members of the Hyena Mercenary Group nodded heavily upon hearing this and strode towards Red Spring Lake.

They were all at the peak of the Qi Gathering Realm, and each held a red stone in their hand.

As soon as they approached Red Spring Lake, the two of them poured their inner energy into the red stone.

"Buzzing!"

A faint red light emanated from the red stone, enveloping the two of them.

Then, something unexpected happened to Fang Xuan.

The two mercenaries actually jumped directly into the Red Lake.

Strangely, not a single ripple appeared on the lake's surface.

"this......"

Fang Xuan looked at the two people who had completely disappeared with a strange expression.

What are you doing?

He then noticed that everyone was staring nervously at Red Spring Lake, as if they were expecting something.

Soon, the lake water began to churn.

A mercenary emerged from Red Spring Lake.

It was as if they hadn't found anything.

However, the other person did not appear.

"Where are the third and fourth brothers?"

Nie Song looked at the third brother who was walking over and asked him a question.

The third brother didn't say anything, but slowly walked towards Nie Song.

"Third brother, I'm asking you a question!"

Behind Nie Song, a mercenary shouted, "Are you mute?"

The third brother ignored him and continued forward.

However, he looked somewhat... stiff.

"Oh no, retreat!"

Nie Song's expression changed, and he casually took out a long spear and thrust it directly at the third brother.

"puff!"

The spear easily pierced the third brother's shoulder, but not a drop of blood flowed out.

The third brother glanced at the spear, then suddenly looked up at Nie Song.

Those eyes were bloodshot.

"Ugh!"

The next moment, the third brother let out a strange roar and pounced on Nie Song like a wild beast.

"Pfft!"

His body was pierced by a spear, but the third brother did not react at all; only his expression became more and more crazed and ferocious.

Nie Song's eyes sharpened, and he slapped his spear with his palm.

"Bang!"

With immense inertia, the spear carried the third brother backward, sending him flying and embedding himself upside down in the ground.

No matter how much the third brother struggled, he couldn't break free.

Seeing this, everyone frowned deeply.

Several members of the Hyena Mercenary Group looked slightly pale.

"Commander Nie, it seems your subordinate has been misled."

Poisonous Beauty chuckled and said, "What a pity. I should have enjoyed it first."

"Shut the hell up!"

Nie Song was heartbroken to lose two of his subordinates.

Poisonous Enchantress's words enraged him even more.

"Don't forget our purpose today."

Hearing this, Poisonous Enchantress covered her mouth and smiled, saying, "Since Commander Nie's method doesn't work, then let me give it a try."

After saying that, she twisted her waist in an exaggerated arc and strode towards Red Spring Lake.

Her steps were graceful, and every move she made was extremely alluring.

But unlike the other women Fang Xuan had met, this Poisonous Enchantress had a very strong air of worldliness.

"Snap!"

When she was still a few meters away from Red Spring Lake, Poisonous Enchantress suddenly stopped.

She then raised her arm, and three thin, hair-like threads flew out from her sleeve and shot straight into the lake.

Poisonous Enchantress, on the other hand, closed her eyes slightly and carefully sensed the surroundings.

"This is the Poisonous Beauty's unique weapon, Blood Refined Spider Silk."

Li Tianjiao said in a low voice, "This spider silk is made from the silk of the Blood Nightmare Spider. It not only contains potent poison, but also has a certain hallucinogenic effect."

"Over the years, the number of martial artists who have died under the Blood Refining Spider Silk of the Poisonous Enchantress is countless."

Li Tianjiao warned, "If you encounter this person, you must be extra careful. She... she is skilled in the art of absorbing yang energy to replenish yin. Anyone who falls into her hands suffers a terrible fate."

After saying that last sentence, Li Tianjiao blushed slightly.

Fang Xuan smiled calmly upon seeing this.

"What are you laughing at?"

Li Tianjiao's eyes widened, and he said, "Do you still want to be with her...?"

"You're overthinking it."

Fang Xuan said, "I wouldn't even look at someone like her."

"That's good."

Li Tianjiao smiled with satisfaction, then asked, "What type of girl does Brother Fang Xuan like?"

Seeing Li Tianjiao's burning gaze, Fang Xuan felt a sudden tremor in his heart.

But just then, the lake water began to churn.

"Hey, I've found something!"

The demon child let out a shriek, the sharp sound piercing the eardrums.

Fang Xuan also quickly looked over.

Then you can see that Hongquan Lake looks like boiling water, with bubbles rising and falling.

Meanwhile, the Poisonous Enchantress's Blood-Refined Spider Silk pierced into each of the water bubbles.

"Did she really succeed?"

Li Tianjiao's expression darkened, and his face turned somewhat unpleasant.

Poisonous Enchantress's lips also curled into a smug smile.

Then, just as she was about to withdraw her hand, the blister reaction became more and more intense.

"Glug glug!"

The lake water churned, and a huge bubble rose from the Red Lake.

But when they saw what was inside the bubble, everyone, including Fang Xuan, gasped slightly.

Although I can't see their faces clearly.

He was even looking down, but everyone still recognized him at a glance.

He was none other than the fourth mercenary who had just entered Red Spring Lake and had not yet come out.

"Fourth brother!"

Nie Song's pupils contracted, and his hands clenched into fists.

"Ugh!"

The fourth mercenary suddenly looked up and roared madly at Poisonous Enchantress.

But that face, with its rotting flesh and exposed white teeth, looked incredibly ferocious and terrifying.

Poisonous Enchantress was also startled.

"You ugly freak, how dare you scare me! Go to hell!"

Poisonous Enchantress snorted coldly and flicked her fingers in quick succession.

Several strands of blood-red spider silk shot out again, instantly binding the fourth brother.

"Smash it, you son of a bitch!"

With a gentle pull of the spider silk, use your fingers to apply pressure.

however.

The fourth brother remained completely still.

Instead, he grabbed at the spider silk haphazardly with both hands, wrapped it around his hands, and pulled hard.

"Creak!"

The spider silk was taut, looking as if it might snap at any moment.

Moreover, the fourth brother, who was clearly at the Qi Gathering Realm, suddenly experienced a significant increase in power, causing even Poisonous Enchantress to stumble forward.

"You old slut, you're no good anymore. Did you waste all your energy on men?"

The demon child laughed gleefully, drool dripping from his mouth.

"You little bastard, shut your mouth!"

Poisonous Enchantress let out a furious curse, causing Ghost Child's eyes to flash with a fierce light, his face filled with murderous intent.

"You old slut, say that again!"

Judging from his appearance, it seemed like he might attack Poisonous Enchantress at any moment.

Fortunately, the withered old monster gently placed his palm on his shoulder and said irritably, "Don't let this interfere with important matters."

"snort!"

Slapping away the withered monster's hand, Ghost Child suppressed his murderous intent.

At this moment, Poisonous Enchantress pulled and tugged with both hands.

"Smash it, you son of a bitch!"

As the sound faded, light began to flow across the spider silk.

"Snap!"

In an instant, the spider silk, like sharp blades, tore the fourth mercenary into several pieces, which fell into the Red Lake.

"It's nothing special."

No sooner had the Poisonous Enchantress's voice fallen than the Red Lake began to churn once more.

And it was more massive than any previous one.

next moment.

One after another, red figures burst forth from the Red Lake.

Without exception, all of these people had entered Red Spring Lake.

At that moment, the full moon overhead turned completely blood red.