The First Venerable of All Paths

"stop!"

"Where did you come from?"

"What brings you to Mingyang County?"

"Go inside, but don't cause trouble in Mingyang County, or no one can protect you."

At the gate of Mingyang County, several martial artists dressed in Ming family attire were inspecting pedestrians entering the city, holding portraits in their hands.

Their words revealed the domineering nature of the Ming family.

Fortunately, their checks were not strict.

Most of them just glanced at it and let it pass.

When it was Fang Xuan's turn, he casually answered a few questions.

"What's that on your back?"

"An heirloom passed down from my ancestors."

"His belongings? Let me take a look!"

"Is this necessary?"

"Pick it if I tell you to!"

Seeing the unfriendly expressions on the two martial artists' faces, Fang Xuan frowned slightly and sighed inwardly.

It seems there's no way to avoid it after all.

"What are you still standing there for?"

Seeing that Fang Xuan remained silent, one of the martial artists said coldly, "Trying to resist an inspection?"

As she spoke, she took a few steps closer to Fang Xuan.

It looks like they might make a move at any moment.

"What happened?"

Just as Fang Xuan was about to make a move, a rough-looking martial artist staggered over.

His cultivation level is not weak; he has already reached the peak of the Qi Gathering Realm.

Judging from his appearance, he should be the leader of this inspection team.

He reeked of alcohol, and his eyes were unfocused, clearly indicating he had drunk quite a bit.

"Boss, this kid doesn't want to be examined."

The two martial artists embellished the story, causing the martial artist to become wary.

"Take off your straw hat!"

He glanced at Fang Xuan, then spoke coldly.

"I have a lesion on my face, and I'm afraid it might frighten you all."

Fang Xuan put on a nervous expression.

"Stop talking nonsense and take it off right now!"

The Ming family warrior holding the portrait said irritably, "What haven't I seen? Do you think you can scare me?"

Fang Xuan then pretended to be helpless and took off his straw hat.

"hiss!"

In an instant, several Ming family martial artists gasped and took a few steps back, moving further away from Fang Xuan.

Because Fang Xuan's face was covered in pustules.

Some areas have even scabbed over, indicating that they have been there for quite some time.

It looks grotesque and disgusting.

"Put them on, put them on right away!"

The captain immediately covered his nose, his face full of disgust and loathing.

Fang Xuan asked calmly, "May I go in?"

"Get out of here!"

"But I must warn you, don't wander around the city, and don't take off your straw hat. If you scare someone and get beaten to death, you'll have no choice but to accept it."

Fang Xuan didn't say anything, but silently put on his bamboo hat and stepped into the city.

Watching Fang Xuan's retreating figure, a Ming family martial artist stroked his chin and said, "Boss, I still feel something's not right."

"What's wrong?"

The captain let out a burp, looking completely unconcerned.

The martial artist pointed to the portrait and the box on Fang Xuan's back, saying, "Don't you think the thing that kid was carrying just now looks a lot like this?"

"so?"

"I suspect that guy we were looking for is the one we were looking for."

The captain scoffed, "Are you getting old and blind? These are completely different people."

"But......"

"There's no 'but' about it."

The captain said impatiently, "Alright, get back to work. I need to rest for a bit."

He walked with unsteady steps to a chair, closed his eyes, and fell fast asleep.

Seeing this, the subordinates shook their heads helplessly and continued to check pedestrians entering the city.

What they didn't know was that the captain, who was fast asleep, opened his eyes a crack and a glint of light flashed in his eyes.

A bunch of idiots!

Even if it really is that person, even Young Master Mingyang was defeated by him. How could they possibly be a match for him with just a few of them?

......

"This Mingyang County is actually much more prosperous than Qingyang County."

Looking at the bustling city of Mingyang, Fang Xuan was filled with emotion.

in fact.

Before entering Mingyang County, Fang Xuan hesitated, wondering whether he should bypass Mingyang County and go to other places to avoid a lot of trouble.

However, Fang Xuan overheard that Mingyang County was about to hold an auction.

The final item up for auction was a fragment of a painting.

Fang Xuan inexplicably thought of the fragmented map of the Azure Lotus Secret Realm he had just obtained, which is why he chose to come and take a look.

The auction will be held in three days, so many people have come to Mingyang County during this period, and most of the inns and restaurants are already full.

Fang Xuan searched for most of the day before finally finding a place to stay in a remote inn.

Moreover, the daily cost is a full ten Yuan Stones.

Of course, this amount of Yuan Stones was nothing to Fang Xuan.

After paying for three days, Fang Xuan casually ordered some food and had the waiter bring it upstairs before entering his room.

After checking the room and finding no signs of tampering, Fang Xuan took off his bamboo hat and threw it on the table.

The pustules on his face were definitely not faked.

This is a side effect of using the Hundred Faces Illusion technique.

Changing one's appearance using the power of one's soul is not an easy task.

Moreover, Fang Xuan is currently only a first-grade divine soul, and cannot maintain this divine soul secret technique for a long time, which is why pustules appeared on his face.

This is why Fang Xuan's original appearance was better changed.

"However, the Ming family has made such a big fuss; they certainly won't give up until they find me. They might even..."

Fang Xuan tapped his fingers on the table, a glint of surprise flashing in his eyes: "Perhaps the Ming family already knew I had entered the county town."

"Knock knock!"

A knock came at the door.

"Sir, your meal is ready."

Upon hearing the waiter's voice, Fang Xuan said calmly, "Come in."

The waiter carried in the dishes, but when he saw Fang Xuan's face, he screamed in fright and almost fell over.

Fang Xuan reacted quickly and caught the plate of food that was about to fall to the ground.

"Be careful!"

Fang Xuan smiled slightly.

But to the waiter, it seemed even more frightening.

"Th...thank you."

The waiter thanked him and ran off in a panic, forgetting to close the door behind him.

Fang Xuan didn't take it seriously and was about to close the door when he saw a bright figure walk out of the guest room opposite.

The girl was no more than twenty years old, wearing a light purple dress. She had a slender figure, delicate eyebrows, and an ethereal air.

Their eyes met, and they were both taken aback.

Fang Xuan never expected that such a fairy-like girl would be living in this remote and simple inn.

Li Xintong never expected that she would encounter a first-grade soul master in this small Mingyang County.

The girl nodded first as a greeting, and then walked downstairs.

Fang Xuan closed the door, his brows furrowing slightly.

Was that girl just using her divine soul power to probe his strength?

After a hearty meal, Fang Xuan sat cross-legged on the bed and began cultivating.

He has now begun cultivating four Emperor-level techniques.

First is the "Primordial Chaos Scripture".

This is the foundation of Fang Xuan's strength and the core technique for maintaining the Chaos Sacred Body, allowing Fang Xuan to control the origin of chaos.

Secondly, there is the "Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Void Technique".

This technique allowed Fang Xuan to condense sword bones, becoming a sword cultivator and possessing unparalleled killing power within his realm.

Then there is the "Three Thousand Battle Formations".

Empress Zhenxiao was the ancestor of array formations. She proved herself to be an emperor through array formations. Her cultivation method contained countless array formations, which greatly helped Fang Xuan.

Next is the "Nine Revolutions Elixir Record".

It can be said that this Emperor-level cultivation technique is extremely important to Fang Xuan.

After becoming an alchemist, Fang Xuan could continuously refine various pills for himself, rapidly increasing his strength.

The "Thousand Souls Illusionary Dream Technique" is an essential technique for enhancing Fang Xuan's spiritual power.

The Goddess of Slaughter's "God of Slaughter Battle Body" is a body-refining technique that uses killing to prove one's Dao and can strengthen Fang Xuan's physical body.

As for the "Hundred Refinements Burning Heaven Technique," it is a weapon-refining technique.

Besides being needed when forging one's natal flying sword, this technique also records countless martial arts secrets and supernatural abilities.

"With my current strength, cultivation level, time, and energy, it's completely unrealistic to cultivate all these techniques at the same time. I need to make a choice."

More exercises are not necessarily better.

What suits you best is more important.

However, the nine empress-level cultivation techniques that were passed down were all top-tier imperial-level techniques in the world.

Let alone a complete set of martial arts techniques, even just a few words can cause the entire continent to fight and scramble for them, resulting in bloodshed.

Fang Xuan only needed to select a few techniques to cultivate because of limited energy.

"The Primordial Chaos Scripture and the Myriad Swords Return to the Void Technique are required cultivation methods, followed by the Thousand Souls Illusionary Dream Technique. Improving one's spiritual soul realm has a multiplier effect on both martial arts and sword cultivation, and it should also be practiced daily."

After selecting three main cultivation techniques, Fang Xuan planned to supplement his studies with another technique.

"Then let's choose the Nine Revolutions Divine Elixir Record."

To cultivate this technique, besides the numerous pill formulas recorded within it, one must also master this technique to refine them.

Most importantly, he can improve his control over the Undying Phoenix Flame while refining pills.

Fang Xuan had already discovered it.

The effects of cultivation will be more significant after each time you finish refining the elixir.

"I can multitask, and after condensing the Chaos Saint Body, I have gained heaven-defying comprehension. It is not difficult for me to cultivate four techniques at the same time."

After making his decision, Fang Xuan began to select suitable martial arts from these techniques.

"Although they are all at the Emperor Realm, each Empress has a different focus in martial arts, but in terms of killing power and combat strength, the Sword Ruins Empress and the God of Slaughter Empress are the best."

However, Fang Xuan has not yet made the "God of Slaughter Battle Body" his main cultivation technique. In terms of swordsmanship, he has not even completed the cultivation of a single technique that can overcome all others.

With his eyes closed, Fang Xuan's sea of ​​consciousness flickered with imperial runes, and countless inherited memories swirled wildly.

Finally, Fang Xuan chose a fist technique from the "Primordial Chaos Scripture".

"Primordial Long Fist!"

This martial art is only at the lower level of the Xuan rank.

However, this is not only a health-preserving martial art, but when used in conjunction with the Chaos Sacred Body, it can unleash power comparable to the middle or even upper grade of the Profound Rank.

Most importantly, if this boxing technique is cultivated to perfection, it can even achieve the extraordinary effect of obtaining a certificate that is permanent.

Of course, this is just a guess by the Primordial Empress.

After all, although she created this martial art, she herself did not awaken the Chaos Saint Body.

"I'll choose the Primordial Long Fist!"