The First Venerable of All Paths

"You've already mastered the basics of boxing. To improve, you'll need to practice relentlessly and rigorously."

Composing himself, Fang Xuan muttered to himself, "It's time to consolidate my cultivation."

He gained great benefits from challenging Wu Lou today.

For example, the ultimate realm of martial arts.

Only by condensing one's internal energy and blood to its peak, breaking through limits, constantly surpassing oneself, and with some fortunate coincidences, can one achieve this.

Before this, Fang Xuan had never heard of anyone who could break through to the pinnacle of martial arts.

Therefore, in the time to come, he needs to familiarize himself with this realm and fully master his own power.

"Knock knock!"

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

"Brother, are you asleep?"

It's my younger sister, Fang Rou.

Fang Xuan quickly got up to open the door and saw his younger sister standing at the door with slightly red eyes, holding a quilt.

"Little sister, what's wrong?"

Fang Xuan's eyes narrowed, and he released a chilling killing intent from his body.

"Who bullied you? Tell me, and I'll teach them a lesson!"

Fang Xuan's sister is his Achilles' heel.

Anyone who bullies my sister deserves to die.

No, no.

Fang Rou shook her head repeatedly and said shyly, "I...I just had a nightmare and I'm too scared to sleep."

She looked up at Fang Xuan, her face full of anticipation, and said, "Brother, can I sleep here tonight?"

Fang Xuan felt a pang of heartache upon hearing this.

My mother passed away, and my father went missing.

In the vast Fang family home, only the brother and sister depended on each other for survival.

During the three years he was mentally impaired, his sister stayed by his side and took good care of him.

As the older brother, he should also be a support for his younger sister.

"it is good."

Fang Xuan nodded, pulled his sister into the room, and made the bed.

"Little sister, come here."

Fang Rou said, "Brother, I'll just sleep on the floor, I don't need to sleep in the bed."

"You're not listening to your brother anymore?"

Fang Xuan's face darkened, and he feigned sternness.

"I......"

Fang Rou pouted, her eyes reddening.

"Okay."

He gently laid his younger sister on the bed, covered her with a blanket, and said softly, "Be good, go to sleep, I'll watch over you."

"Uh-huh."

Feeling her brother's concern for her, Fang Rou's face immediately lit up with a bright smile.

"Brother, tell me a story."

Fang Rou gently rested her head against Fang Xuan's body and whispered, "Just like when we were little."

"it is good."

Fang Xuan patted his younger sister's shoulder and began telling her a story to lull her to sleep.

In reality, Fang Xuan extracted a wisp of chaotic power and slowly channeled it into his younger sister Fang Rou's body to help her recover.

Over the years, his sister has suffered abuse from the family while taking care of him, and her health has deteriorated.

The power of chaos is the most extreme power in the world.

It can continuously improve the younger sister's physique, preparing her for the future awakening of her martial meridians.

Soon, her younger sister, Fang Rou, closed her eyes, her breathing became even, and she fell into a deep sleep.

"Brother, let's never be apart, okay...?"

In her sleep, Fang Rou seemed to be dreaming of something wonderful, a happy and content smile appearing on her lips as she murmured to herself.

"Okay, I promise you."

Fang Xuan smiled, his eyes filled with determination.

He wants to become stronger.

It wasn't just about revenge, but also about protecting his sister.

For the next two days, Fang Xuan did not leave the Fang family home.

Instead, he focused on consolidating his cultivation while accompanying his younger sister and helping her recuperate.

Under Fang Xuan's meticulous care, his younger sister Fang Rou's health continued to improve.

Seeing the increasing smiles on his younger sister's face, Fang Xuan felt extremely satisfied, and his state of mind became more and more peaceful.

His cultivation level also naturally and steadily reached an extreme state.

There are only five days left until the decisive battle with Fang Xiao.

Five days!

Fang Xuan glanced at the Fang family's main residence and sneered, "When the time comes, I will personally take back everything that belongs to me!"

The Second Elder, Fang Shanhe, and the Third Elder came to congratulate Fang Xuan on his success in conquering nine towers and making a name for himself throughout the province.

They also provided Fang Xuan with some cultivation resources.

"Oh, right."

Fang Shanhe said in a deep voice, "Fang Xiao went into seclusion a few days ago, and he has probably already broken through to the Body Refinement Realm. You must be careful."

Although Fang Xuan had successfully killed Su Chen, who was in the Body Refinement Realm, Fang Xiao possessed a Earth-level Martial Vein.

His talent and strength are even greater than Su Chen's.

Fang Xuan's chances of winning against Fang Xiao are not high.

Body Refinement Realm?

Fang Xuan nodded and said, "Thank you for the reminder, Second Elder."

"Don't feel pressured, just ask if you need anything."

Fang Shanhe said, "Although Fang Yue is now in charge of the family and has cut back a lot of resources, the second and third elders and I still have some savings."

"This junior thanks the two elders."

Fang Xuan solemnly clasped his hands in thanks and said, "If there is any need, this junior will not be presumptuous."

"elder brother!"

As soon as the two elders left, the younger sister, Fang Rou, came over, her face full of anticipation.

"Can I go out for a walk?"

Fearing trouble from the Su family, Fang Xuan forbade his younger sister from leaving the Fang family home, which only made her feel stifled.

"sure."

Fang Xuan took his sister's hand and said, "Let's go, I'll go with you."

His younger sister was dressed too plainly, so he planned to buy her some clothes and take her out for a walk to cheer her up.

"Yay!"

Upon hearing this, Fang Rou clapped her hands and cheered, quite pleased.

The two walked out of the Fang family mansion side by side.

The streets were bustling with people and traffic, filled with the sounds of vendors hawking their wares and haggling over prices, creating a lively scene.

The sunlight shone on the street, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Fang Rou looked around curiously, her eyes full of wonder.

Holding Fang Xuan's hand, she skipped and hopped between the various stalls, her smile never fading.

"Brother, look! It's sugar painting!"

Fang Rou pointed to a small stall not far away and excitedly pulled Fang Xuan over there.

At a small stall, an elderly man was using melted syrup to draw lifelike dragon and phoenix patterns on a stone slab.

The aroma was so enticing that it attracted many children to watch.

"Boss, give me a sugar painting of a little rabbit."

Fang Xuan smiled and took out a spirit stone from his storage bag, handing it to the old man.

The old man accepted the spirit stone and nodded with a smile.

With practiced skill, she wielded the spoon, and before long, a lifelike sugar painting of a little rabbit was finished.

It is crystal clear and has a sweet aroma.

Fang Rou took the sugar painting, carefully licked it, her eyebrows curved into crescents, and her face was full of happiness.

"Brother, it's so sweet! You should try some."

Then, Fang Xuan took his sister to a clothing store and bought her several outfits.

"Brother, is it good?"

Fang Rou turned around in front of Fang Xuan, her eyes blinking as she looked at him, waiting for her brother's praise.

"nice!"

Fang Xuan affectionately ruffled the little girl's hair and said, "My sister looks good in anything."

After changing into her new clothes, the drab little girl from before transformed into a forest sprite.

"Brother, you're just trying to flatter me."

Fang Rou's face flushed slightly, but she felt even sweeter inside than if she had eaten a sugar painting.

"The brother and sister have a deep sibling bond; it's truly enviable."

The shopkeeper, an elderly woman, said with a smile, "Young man, why don't you get yourself a new outfit?"

In high spirits, Fang Xuan nodded and agreed immediately.

"This outfit is nice; it's the prized possession of my Yipinxuan store, and it suits your style perfectly."

The shopkeeper's smile widened as he pointed to a white robe embroidered with flowing clouds and gold, saying, "Young man, would you like to try it on? It's alright if you don't buy it."

"Brother, this is good!"

Fang Rou looked at the long robe, her eyes sparkling, and tugged at Fang Xuan, saying, "Brother, you'll look so handsome in this!"

"Then let's give it a try."

Fang Xuan instructed, "Little sister, wait for me for a moment, don't wander off."

"Uh-huh!"

Fang Xuan took the clothes and went into the fitting room to change out of his old robe.

"Thump!"

As soon as he changed his clothes, Fang Xuan heard a muffled sound.

His expression changed, and he rushed out immediately.

The scene before him caused Fang Xuan's expression to change drastically.

The female shopkeeper was lying on the ground.

He was stabbed in the throat.

As for her younger sister, Fang Rou, she has disappeared without a trace.

"Whoosh!"

Just then, a cold light shot out, aimed directly at Fang Xuan's face.

Fang Xuan raised his arm and grabbed it in his hand.

It was a dagger.

The dagger came with a note with writing on it.

"If you want to save your sister, come to the abandoned mine on the outskirts of the city. Only you are allowed to come."

Fang Xuan's eyes suddenly turned cold, and a chilling killing intent swept over him.

"You dare kidnap my sister? You're asking for death!"

With a forceful squeeze of his five fingers, Fang Xuan crushed the dagger into scrap metal and headed straight for the abandoned mine on the outskirts of the city.

The abandoned mine on the outskirts of the city is a mine located 20 miles outside Qingyang County.

Fang Xuan ran all the way and finally arrived here before sunset.

The setting sun cast its rays upon the abandoned mine, giving it a somewhat desolate appearance.

There was no one around.

Fang Xuan lifted his foot and walked towards the mine.

Soon, Fang Xuan saw his younger sister.

"Brother, let's go!"

Upon seeing Fang Xuan, Fang Rou immediately shouted, "They've laid an ambush!"

Fang Xuan smiled reassuringly at his younger sister: "Don't be afraid, little sister, brother is here to take you home."

"go home?"

A mocking voice rang out.

"You probably won't have that chance."

A burly man emerged from behind the tree, his face full of scars and his eyes sinister.

He held the long sword to Fang Rou's neck and looked at Fang Xuan: "Boy, if you don't want your sister to die, kneel down and cripple your cultivation."

"Brother, don't kneel down to him."

Fang Rou, the younger sister, shook her head repeatedly with tears in her eyes, saying, "You go quickly, don't worry about me."

She was terrified, but she was even more worried about her brother's safety.

"Without my permission, how could he leave?"

The big man grinned maliciously, then whistled.

Immediately afterwards, more than a dozen figures appeared from all directions, wielding long swords, and surrounded Fang Xuan.

Without exception, all of these people had a blood shark tattooed on their necks.

"People from the Blood Shark Gang?"

Fang Xuan raised an eyebrow, his eyes filled with even more killing intent.

The Blood Shark Gang is active in the outskirts of Qingyang County, and frequently robs passersby.

It's more accurate to call them a gang of ruthless thugs than a criminal organization.

They burned, killed, looted, and committed all sorts of atrocities.

These are a group of ruthless bandits.

"Since you know we're from the Blood Shark Gang, then you'd better kneel down before me obediently!"

The burly man grinned lewdly and said, "Otherwise, I wouldn't mind showing you how I ravage your sister!"

"Hahaha!"

These lewd remarks immediately caused the Blood Shark Gang members to burst into laughter, shouting for Fang Xuan to kneel down and cripple his cultivation.

"You're asking for it!"

A flash of crimson light appeared in Fang Xuan's eyes, and he opened his mouth to exhale a wisp of crimson light.

"laugh!"

The red light was as fast as lightning, instantly piercing the big man's forehead.

"Well......"

The burly man trembled, his eyes widened, and he fell heavily to the ground. The lewd smirk on his face had turned into confusion and fear.

Killing someone from a distance?

How did he do that?

His head lolled to the side, and he died completely.

The Blood Shark Gang members, who were laughing wildly, fell silent.

"The vice-leader is dead?!"

A terrified scream broke the silence.

Everyone stared at Fang Xuan in horror, as if they had seen a ghost.