The First Venerable of All Paths

"boom!"

These words immediately caused a huge uproar.

To leave a mark on a single state?

In other words, from now on, Fang Xuan's name will spread throughout Qingzhou and be known to the world.

What an honor!

Unbeknownst to them, at the same time that golden beams of light emanated from the stone tablet, golden light was also emanating from the stone tablets in front of every martial arts tower in the nine prefectures of Qingzhou.

Countless martial artists who were standing in front of the martial arts tower were attracted by this strange phenomenon and looked up.

This sight was enough to send chills down everyone's spines and make their scalps tingle.

Because the golden light actually converged into two large characters.

Fang Xuan!

At the same time, a loud voice rang in everyone's ears.

"Fang Xuan has conquered nine floors in a row, earning a place in the entire province!"

In an instant, the entire venue erupted in cheers.

He conquered nine floors in a row, leaving his name in the entire state!

Someone actually did it!

"Fang Xuan? When did such a powerful expert appear in our Qingzhou?"

Someone asked a question.

"Never heard of that. Could it be some old monster who has been in seclusion for many years, suddenly deciding to challenge the Martial Tower?"

"impossible!"

Someone immediately retorted: "The Martial Tower Challenge doesn't consider cultivation level, only talent and potential. Even those long-established old monsters can't do it, otherwise why would no one have been able to conquer nine floors in a row for so many years?"

"So how do you explain this?"

"Oh, this..."

In any case, from this moment on, the name Fang Xuan became known to everyone.

Qingzhou territory.

In a vast, endless mountain range.

The mountains rise in peaks, exuding a rich spiritual atmosphere.

Cranes soar gracefully, and mythical beasts chase after them.

Amidst the mountains, atop a towering peak that pierces the clouds, are two large, elegantly written characters: "Seeking the Way."

This is the location of the Mountain Gate of the Dao Seeking Sect, one of the top sects in Qingzhou.

Centered on Wendao Mountain, the area within a radius of three thousand miles is the sphere of influence of the Wendao Sect.

At this moment.

On a secluded peak of Wendao Mountain, a girl in blue was sitting cross-legged on the cliff top.

The girl's figure was ethereal, and her temperament was otherworldly.

Despite her young age, she already possesses the allure of a stunning beauty.

This young woman was Fang Xuan's former fiancée.

Su Qingyao!

Su Qingyao is currently cultivating.

With each breath she took, spiritual energy from the heavens continuously entered her body.

It was refined into pure primordial energy and poured into the dantian.

"Um?"

She suddenly opened her eyes, and a myriad of colors seemed to converge in them.

She looked in a certain direction as if sensing something.

That place is where Qingyang County is located.

Why is my heart beating so fast?

She clutched her chest, a hint of confusion on her flawless face.

"It's probably just my imagination."

Su Qingyao raised her arm, feeling the fluctuations of energy in her palm, and a smile appeared on her lips.

"I'm just one step away from reaching the peak of Body Refinement and then gathering Qi."

She slowly rose, the mountain breeze ruffling her long dress, making her look even more like a celestial maiden descending to earth.

A white crane gracefully landed and looked up at her.

"From this day forward, Qingyao Peak will be closed to all visitors."

As soon as she finished speaking, the crane nodded, flapped its wings, and flew high to report Su Qingyao's decision to the sect.

Su Qingyao is preparing to go into seclusion.

He would not leave seclusion until he broke through to the Qi Gathering Realm.

......

In a mountain range thousands of miles away from the Dao Seeking Sect.

The mountains rise and fall, their verdant peaks overlapping.

White clouds drift lazily by.

"Whoosh!"

A streak of light flashed across the sky and landed in a slender, jade-like hand.

It was a jade talisman.

"Fang Xuan of Qingyang County?"

A strange light flashed in the woman's beautiful, glassy eyes, as if her calm heart had been stirred by this.

She didn't know Fang Xuan.

However, in Qingyang County, she had a one-night stand with someone and lost her virginity, which she had preserved for many years.

This also led to her failing several attempts to break through the barrier after returning to the sect.

"Why."

With a soft sigh, Qin Luoli crushed the jade talisman and continued to cultivate with her eyes closed.

The image of the boy's stubborn and fierce face resurfaced in my mind.

Like a demon in one's heart.

Disturbed and confused, Qin Luoli gave up cultivating.

With a flick of her jade finger, a long, crystal-clear sword floated before her.

Qin Luoli stepped onto her longsword, gracefully flew away, and headed straight for the nearest martial arts building.

Upon learning that a man named Fang Xuan had successfully conquered 90% of the Martial Arts Tower and made a name for himself throughout the province, she also wanted to give it a try.

It wasn't because of any competitive spirit, but rather to calm my agitated emotions.

......

"impossible!"

In Qingyang County, in front of Wulou.

Su Chongshan roared, his face flushed, "How could Fang Xuan, with only the Blood Creation Realm cultivation, possibly have conquered nine floors and made a name for himself throughout the state? This must be fake!"

"Are you questioning the fairness of Wu Lou?"

The voice of the guardian of Wulou Town was completely calm.

But everyone could hear the anger in the guardian's words.

"I...I dare not!"

Su Chongshan was startled and quickly cupped his hands, saying, "I misspoke just now, please forgive me, senior."

"snort!"

The guardian of the martial tower snorted coldly, and a powerful aura swept down from above, directly bending Su Chongshan's back.

"Your son, Su Chen, made a bet with Fang Xuan in front of the Martial Arts Tower. The winner lives, the loser dies. I request to witness this personally."

The guardian of Wulou Town said, "Life and death are determined by fate, that's what he said himself. Do you want to go back on his word?"

"I... I wouldn't dare!"

This time, Su Chongshan dared not argue.

His eyelids drooped, concealing the fierce glint and hatred in his eyes.

I know you are resentful and unwilling to accept this.

The guardian said, "It doesn't matter. My Martial Pavilion has always been fair and never favors anyone. Even if Fang Xuan has conquered nine floors and made a name for himself in the province, he will not be protected by my Martial Pavilion unless he is a member of the Martial Pavilion."

Su Chongshan was stunned at first, then overjoyed, and bowed deeply to the guardian on the rooftop.

"Thank you, senior."

He straightened up and looked at Fang Xuan, his face revealing a chilling killing intent.

"You little bastard, you just wait! I will personally avenge my son!"

Fang Xuan nodded and said, "Okay, I'll wait."

Su Chongshan gave Fang Xuan a deep look, as if he wanted to etch the other man into his very bones, before leaving with Su Chen's body.

Seeing this, Fang Yurong also breathed a long sigh of relief.

Regardless, we've passed this hurdle.

"Fang Xuan, come home!"

Fang Yurong said with a stern face, "From today onwards, you are not allowed to leave the Fang family even a step. No matter how powerful the Su family is, they won't dare to come to the Fang family to demand your return!"

Fang Xuan nodded with a smile.

I don't know whether I agree or disagree.

"Brother Fang Xuan, wait for me."

Li Tianjiao quickly caught up and called out to Fang Xuan.

Li Shanya didn't even have time to stop it.

"Is something the matter?"

Looking at Li Tianjiao, Fang Xuan's smile deepened.

"Congratulations! You've conquered nine floors in a row and made a name for yourself in the province. This is something that many geniuses and prodigies can't do, but you've done it."

Li Tianjiao gave a thumbs up, his eyebrows curving into a smile.

"That's amazing!"

Fang Xuan said, "Thank you."

"Cough cough."

Li Tianjiao blushed slightly and said, "Brother Fang Xuan, this is for you."

Without saying a word, he shoved a jade bottle into Fang Xuan's hand and retreated swiftly.

"Go, Fang Xuan!"

Li Tianjiao waved and said, "I'll be there to cheer you on!"

Fang Xuan knew that she was referring to the life-or-death battle with Fang Xiao.

This little girl.

Looking at the jade bottle in his hand, Fang Xuan couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle.

Inside this jade bottle is the Heart-Nourishing Pill that Li Tianjiao won from Fang Yurong.

That's all I'm giving it to myself.

He looked up and immediately saw Fang Yurong looking at him with a strange expression.

Fang Xuan gave an awkward smile and said, "Sister Yu Rong, what's wrong?"

"What exactly is your relationship with that girl from the Li family?"

Fang Yurong's tone was full of accusation.

"We could barely be considered friends."

Fang Xuan thought for a moment and answered honestly.

"Friends?"

Fang Yurong scoffed, "I don't think it's more than that. I finally won the Heart Nourishing Pill, and I'm just giving it to you like this. You can't do that with just any ordinary friend."

"Then I don't know."

Fang Xuan, feeling somewhat guilty, changed the subject and handed over the jade bottle: "This is yours, now it's back to its rightful owner."

"unnecessary!"

Fang Yurong's pretty face darkened, and she said, "This was a gift from someone, you can keep it."

"But I don't need it."

"Then just throw it away!"

Fang Yurong was even angrier and left without looking back.

It was originally intended as a gift for you, but someone else won it.

What kind of nonsense is it to give it back to me now!

......

"Girl, that Nourishing Heart Pill is a valuable item, why did you just give it away like that?"

Li Shanya curled his lip and said, "Giving it to that little brat would be such a waste."

"I won that, I can give it to whomever I want, it's none of your business!"

Li Tianjiao rolled her eyes and said, "Also, Grandpa, you're not allowed to say anything bad about Brother Fang Xuan anymore."

"You silly girl, who are you closer to?"

Li Shanya was so angry that he blew his beard and glared at his opponent.

"Don't think I don't know that the reason you gave him the Heart-Nourishing Pill was because you hoped he could survive the life-or-death battle."

Li Tianjiao didn't deny it, saying directly, "Yes, I just want him to win."

Why?

Li Shanya looked at Li Tianjiao without a trace of a smile on his face.

"because......"

As if she had thought of something, a sweet smile appeared on Li Tianjiao's lips.

"We are friends."

Li Shanya was stunned as he watched his granddaughter's retreating figure.

Are you a friend?

There are hardly any friends among the three major families.

But since my granddaughter likes it, let her be.

......

"Bang!"

Su Chongming slammed his hand on the table, smashing it to pieces, his face contorted with rage.

"That little bastard has some nerve! He actually dared to kill a member of my Su family! He's got a death wish!"

Seeing Su Chen's corpse and the eleven guards whose cultivation had been abolished, the Su family members were collectively enraged.

One of the elders said coldly, "That little beast Fang Xuan doesn't take the Su family seriously at all. He deserves to be taught a lesson!"

"Yes, Master!"

Someone else said, "Let's go to the Fang family right now and make them hand over the person. If they don't, then we'll declare war!"

"Yes, declare war!"

"Our Su family isn't afraid of the Fang family. We'll also wash away the shame of what happened back then!"

Upon hearing this, Su Chongming couldn't help but feel excited and wished he could agree.

The three major families of Qingyang County.

The Fang family is the strongest, followed by the Li family, and the Su family is the weakest.

Back then, the three families fought each other, and all suffered heavy casualties.

However, the Fang family, relying on an elite guard, maintained a firm advantage, forcing Su Chongming to betroth his daughter to Fang Xuan.

Over the years, he has endured hardship and secretly amassed power, always ready to deliver a fatal blow to the Fang family.

Then Fang Xuantian died, and Fang Xiaotian disappeared for many years. The Fang family's strength was not what it used to be, which was the perfect opportunity to destroy the Fang family.

Today, Su Chen was killed by Fang Xuan, which conveniently served as an excuse to wipe out the entire Fang family.

What are your thoughts?

Although I strongly agree with declaring war on the Fang family, as the head of the family, I still need to consult everyone's opinions.

"war!"

With bloodshot eyes, Su Chongshan stepped forward and said in a deep voice, "I, Su Chongshan, am willing to be the vanguard!"

"Fight! Fight! Fight!"

Immediately, many people voiced their support for Su Chongshan.

"Elder, what do you think?"

Su Chongming looked at Su Chengguang, the eldest elder of the Su family, who had remained silent.

"I think..."

Su Chengguang, with his graying hair, stroked his beard and said, "Declaring war at this time is highly inappropriate."

"Why do you say that, Elder?"

Su Chongshan said angrily, "That little bastard Fang Xuan killed my son! I will make him pay for this in blood!"

"Chongshan, I know you hate that kid to the bone, but you have to be strategic in everything you do."

Su Chengguang said calmly, "I heard that Fang Xuan has already decided to fight Fang Xiao to the death. Wouldn't it be better if we wait until this battle is over before making a decision?"

"What the Grand Elder means is..."

Su Chongming seemed to have guessed something.

When two tigers fight, one will surely be injured.

Su Chengguang laughed and said, "Why don't we sit back and watch the tigers fight, then reap the benefits?"