The First Venerable of All Paths

night.

The stars are densely packed, resembling a chessboard.

The campfire burned, and grease dripped down.

In particular, the large pot of fish soup on the fire had gradually turned milky white.

A rich aroma permeated the entire courtyard.

"Are you really leaving?"

He Yun held the wine pot but did not drink it.

"Um."

Fang Xuan nodded and said, "We've already been delayed for too long, it's time to go."

"That......"

He Yun raised the wine jug towards Fang Xuan and said with a smile, "Have a safe journey."

Thank you.

Fang Xuan bumped into the other party and reminded them, "Although the Ming family has been destroyed, Ming Yong is not dead. You must be careful."

Upon hearing this, He Yun's expression hardened.

Ming Yong was like a thorn stuck in the hearts of the entire He family.

If he were to return, he would certainly not let the He family off the hook.

"My father had already made preparations for this."

Soon, He Yun smiled and said, "As long as the Beast Taming Hall doesn't take action, the problem won't be too big."

Upon hearing this, Fang Xuan said nothing more.

These are things he can't control even if he wants to.

"Brother Fang Xuan, have some soup."

He Yaoyao handed the stewed fish soup to Fang Xuan.

This swordfish is the same king fish that Fang Xuan chased and later caught by He Yaoyao with a fishing net.

Now, stewing it to send Fang Xuan off is the perfect way to do so.

"Thanks."

Fang Xuan took the fish soup, drank a sip, and felt completely refreshed.

Upon seeing this, He Yaoyao's face lit up with joy, but a hint of sadness lingered in her eyes.

Although it was well hidden, as the eldest brother, He Yun could easily see through it.

He sighed inwardly, realizing it was all in vain.

Putting aside his distracting thoughts, He Yun began to chat with Fang Xuan.

"In any case, on behalf of the entire He family, I thank Brother Fang for his previous assistance."

He Yun got drunk.

He Yaoyao was also a little drunk. She sat upright to the side, holding her rosy face, her beautiful eyes fixed on Fang Xuan.

Soon, He Yaoyao also passed out drunk.

After drinking the last sip of wine from the pot, Fang Xuan looked at the brother and sister who had passed out drunk and smiled calmly.

Then, he placed several bottles of pills on the ground and stood up.

He used his Yuan energy to dispel the effects of the alcohol.

"Take care of yourself."

Having said that, the sword energy flowed, and a streak of light shot straight from the courtyard into the sky, disappearing into the night sky in the blink of an eye.

......

"So, according to you, it was that Fang Xuan who helped Jin Yu break through to the Divine Intent Realm?"

Inside the secret room.

A gentle, magnetic male voice came from the mirror in front of Nangong Xingyu.

Although he couldn't see the other person's face, Nangong Xingyu stood respectfully in front of the mirror and said in a respectful voice, "Young Master, it is like this."

This teleportation device allows people to communicate across vast distances.

Even Tianbaolou only has three of these items.

Its value is comparable to that of a sixth-rank military officer.

"Heh, interesting."

A magnetic male voice came from the mirror again.

"For certain reasons, Jinyu needs to consume the Three Fire Mystic Pill to break through to the Divine Realm, but there are very few people who can refine this pill."

Nangong Xingyu whispered, "Young Master, should I bring that person here for questioning?"

"There's no need for questioning."

The voice in the mirror continued, "Regardless of his role in this, since he's so close to Jinyu, just kill him."

"yes!"

Nangong Xingyu quickly lowered her head, concealing the excitement in her eyes.

"Once this matter is settled, Mingyang County will be under your management."

The sound came from the mirror.

"Don't disappoint me."

Nangong Xingyu quickly replied, "Please rest assured, young master, I will certainly not disappoint you!"

The mirror flashed for a moment, then fell silent.

After waiting for more than ten breaths and seeing that no more sound came, Nangong Xingyu straightened up.

"With so many good things, can you keep them all?"

Nangong Xingyu licked his lips, a greedy look on his face: "Those are all mine!"

......

The sword light flashed, like a startled swan.

In the blink of an eye, they landed on a mountain outside Mingyang County.

"What is your purpose in following me for so long?"

Fang Xuan looked up at the night sky, a cold glint in his eyes.

The Phoenix Cry Sword hovered beside him, its sword intent surging, its killing aura chilling.

"His perception is quite strong."

The next moment, the sound of wind breaking rang out, and a figure appeared in mid-air, looking down at Fang Xuan.

"People from Tianbaolou?"

Fang Xuan frowned, but asked calmly, "What brings you here after following me for so long?"

"Naturally, it's about taking back what belongs to my Tianbao Tower."

At that moment, another voice rang out.

Several figures shot out from all directions and surrounded Fang Xuan.

These people were all at the Qi Gathering Realm cultivation level.

Moreover, these people were filled with the stench of blood, clearly veterans of countless battles.

Nangong Xingyu, who was in the lead, looked at Fang Xuan with a mocking expression, as if he were looking at prey.

"What's wrong?"

Fang Xuan's expression remained unchanged, but he said sarcastically, "Has Tianbao Tower stopped doing business and become a highway robber?"

"Kid, watch your words!"

Nangong Xingyu's expression changed, and he shouted angrily, "My Tianbao Pavilion has lost a batch of treasures. An investigation has revealed that you were responsible."

"Tsk."

A cold glint flashed in Fang Xuan's eyes as he said, "They've really stopped acting altogether."

"Stop talking nonsense!"

Nangong Xingyu said, "Two choices: either come back to the building with me for questioning, or I'll take care of it myself."

As they spoke, several elite warriors surrounded Fang Xuan.

"All right."

Fang Xuan sighed deeply and said, "I choose..."

"Sing!"

The sound of a sword rang out, and the Phoenix Cry Sword, like a cold star, directly struck a martial artist in front of it.

The sword's aura was chilling; the opponent had no time to react before being pierced through the body by a single strike.

Fang Xuan stomped his foot on the ground and, like a golden dragon fish, darted in front of Nangong Xingyu, throwing a punch at him.

King's Fist Shakes the World!

Fang Xuan made his move without holding back.

This punch was enough to kill a martial artist at the Qi Condensation Realm.

"How dare you!"

Nangong Xingyu's expression changed, and he quickly circulated his Yuan Power, unleashing a palm strike.

"Snap!"

Nangong Xingyu underestimated the power of Fang Xuan's punch. When their fists and palms collided, a powerful and terrifying killing force surged from Fang Xuan's fist wind, shattering his arm and twisting it into an exaggerated arc.

Nangong Xingyu let out a scream, staggering backward with a look of horror on his face.

He, a martial artist at the peak of the Condensation Realm, was actually severely injured by an ant in the Qi Gathering Realm?

If this gets out, will he ever have any face left?

"You little bastard, you're asking for it!"

Thinking of this, Nangong Xingyu's face turned ferocious, and he clawed at Fang Xuan's head with his right hand.

He was going to twist Fang Xuan's head off!

"A hundred battles in reincarnation!"

Fang Xuan's eyes flashed with killing intent, and the Thunderfire Spear appeared in his hand. Without hesitation, he thrust it out.

This shot will definitely pierce a hole in Nangong Xingyu's head.

Sensing the power of the shot, Nangong Xingyu's pupils contracted.

This guy actually wants to kill him? He dares to kill him?

What Nangong Xingyu found most unacceptable was that he couldn't avoid the shot at all.

"presumptuous!"

Just as the spear was about to pierce Nangong Xingyu's head, Pang Long in mid-air let out a cold snort, and a powerful and terrifying pressure swept out.

The spear paused slightly.

Immediately afterwards, a palm of spiritual energy suddenly fell from mid-air and pressed down on Fang Xuan.

"Phoenix Cry, Slay!"

Fang Xuan let out a cold shout, and sword energy clashed. The Phoenix Cry Sword unleashed a chilling sword aura and slashed fiercely down at the spiritual energy palm.

"puff!"

With a flash of sword light, it cleaved in two from the sword in my hand.

Fang Xuan seized the opportunity and thrust his spear forward.

"Pfft!"

The spear easily pierced through the elemental armor and stabbed into Nangong Xingyu's arm.

The power of thunder and fire swept through, and Nangong Xingyu's arm exploded on the spot.

"what!"

Nangong Xingyu let out a pig-like scream; the intense pain contorted his otherwise handsome face.

"You little bastard, you..."

Just as she was about to unleash a torrent of angry words, Nangong Xingyu saw Fang Xuan's cold and ruthless gaze, and was so frightened that she shut her mouth and retreated frantically.

At this moment, the Qi Gathering Realm warriors sensed it and rushed towards Fang Xuan.

"A hundred kills turn to frost!"

Fang Xuan gripped his spear, and lightning and fire gathered, transforming into frosty petals that shot out.

"Pfft pfft pfft!"

The frost flowers are like swords, and also like the scythe of death.

Seven or eight elite warriors were pierced through the body by frost flowers and died on the spot.

"You who killed the man of my Tianbao Tower, brat, there is no place for you left in this vast continent!"

A powerful, surging aura poured down from mid-air.

Pang Long formed hand seals, condensing spiritual energy into a black fist, which he then viciously slammed towards Fang Xuan.

Before it even landed, the entire mountaintop groaned as if it were about to collapse under the weight.

This punch seemed poised to shatter the mountain.

Fang Xuan's eyes flashed with a cold light. He gripped a gun in one hand and a sword in the other, ready to make his move.

"Pang Long, you've crossed the line!"

Just then, a crisp, cold voice suddenly rang out in the night sky.

Then a black and white koi carp appeared, blooming in the air and casually crashing into the black fist.

Without a sound, the black fist collapsed and disintegrated.

The next instant, Xiao Jinyu, dressed in a moon-white long dress, appeared, her jade hand resting on Fang Xuan's shoulder, and the two appeared a hundred meters away.

"Xiao Jinyu? You dare to defend an outsider? Do you even respect Tianbaolou anymore?!"

A flash of anger crossed Pang Long's face as he stared at Xiao Jinyu.

"As expected, you adulterous couple have been in cahoots all along!"

Nangong Xingyu said sternly, "Xiao Jinyu, if you still have any respect for Tianbao Tower, immediately take that little bastard back to the tower and beg for forgiveness!"

"Nangong Xingyu!"

Xiao Jinyu's eyes shone with cold light, and her voice was as cold as frost.

"Next time we meet, I will kill you!"

She looked at Pang Long, her voice clear but full of coldness.

"Go back and tell Lan Lin that he will repay this humiliation a hundredfold in the future!"

Having said that, she lightly touched the air with her toes and left with Fang Xuan.

"Don't let them escape!"

Nangong Xingyu's expression turned anxious. "Pang Long, what are you waiting for? Go after them!" she said.

"Shut up!"

Pang Long wished he could slap this idiot to death.

"Stop with your scheming, or I'll kill you before you even have to lift a finger!"

Upon hearing this, Nangong Xingyu looked incredulous.

"Pang Long, what do you mean? I'm the young master's most trusted person, you..."

"Smack!"

Pang Long slapped Nangong Xingyu across the face from a distance, his tone icy.

"What do you think will happen to the young master if he finds out that you dared to deceive him and wanted to take that person's natal flying sword and his entire inheritance for yourself?"

Nangong Xingyu shuddered, cold sweat pouring down his face.

He knew very well that if the young master found out that he had concealed Fang Xuan's identity as a sword cultivator, he would definitely skin him alive.

"I......"

With a sudden inspiration, Nangong Xingyu bowed deeply to Pang Long.

"Please teach me, Elder Pang!"

Seeing this, Pang Long nodded slightly.

He's a bit stupid, but not beyond redemption.

"Immediately issue a kill order on the grounds that the treasure vault in the building has been robbed and the guards have been killed."

Pang Long said expressionlessly, "Then silence Fang Xuan as well, to completely confirm this matter!"

"Where is that bitch Xiao Jinyu?"

"She is the woman the young master has taken a liking to, so naturally she should be left to the young master's disposal."

Pang Long said, "Afterwards, I'll take 70% of what that kid has on him!"

"this......"

Nangong Xingyu hesitated for a moment, then agreed.

"make a deal!"