The First Venerable of All Paths

"It failed!"

Many people fell silent as they watched the crimson fireworks burst into bloom.

Han Gu remained silent because he could not enter this ancient cave using the same method.

Song Fan remained silent because if his master couldn't enter, he would lack an unshakeable mountain.

This would restrict his movements once he entered the cave.

Most of them are pretty much the same.

But for those independent cultivators, this was undoubtedly the best news.

They are not strong themselves, and they do not have a powerful expert at the Divine Intent Realm as a backer.

As long as those at the Divine Intent Realm cannot enter the cave, their chances of survival will be greater, and their chances of obtaining opportunities will also be greater.

The only thing to worry about is the danger of the cave itself.

As a result, even more people entered through the bronze gate.

One particularly powerful half-step Divine Intent Realm expert mustered his courage and entered the bronze giant gate, but nothing unexpected happened. The other half-step Divine Intent Realm experts, however, had a glint of light in their eyes.

As long as those at the Divine Intent Realm cannot enter, they are invincible within the cave.

The one who gets there first has a greater chance of inheriting the cave's master's legacy.

"Fan'er, go."

Han Gu glanced at the disciple beside him and said with a smile, "With your strength, even without your master's protection, you will definitely gain a lot this time."

Han Gu had a lot of confidence in his disciple.

At the age of nineteen, he had already reached the ninth level of the Condensation Realm.

Although he was rejected by the Lu family and did not get the chance to enter the Blood Pool, if he could gain something in this cave, it should not be difficult for him to achieve the Divine Intent Realm within three years.

"Rest assured, Master."

With an arrogant expression, Song Fan confidently declared, "This opportunity, I will take it!"

Han Gu nodded in agreement upon hearing this.

Fan'er's cultivation level is quite high, and given his status as a disciple of Luoxia Valley, he should indeed have a share of the opportunities within this cave.

"Go."

Han Gu said, "Take care of your junior sister."

"Please rest assured, Master, with me here, no one can harm Junior Sister in the slightest."

Song Fan extended his hand to the girl and said with a smile, "Junior sister, let's go."

"Thank you, senior brother."

The girl nodded gently, but did not take Song Fan's hand. Instead, she took light steps and walked towards the bronze gate first.

Upon seeing this, a dark glint flashed in Song Fan's eyes, but he quickly put on a smile and followed after them.

"Junior sister, wait for me."

Before entering the cave, Song Fan glanced at Fang Xuan, a cold smile curving his lips.

Is it Fang Xuan?

You'd better pray you don't run into me.

Otherwise, I'll show you the difference between us!

Fang Xuan was unaware that because of Lu Ci's words, he had already been resented by Song Fan.

At this moment, he stared at the crimson bracelet on his wrist, caught in a dilemma.

Since this cave is off-limits to experts at the Divine Intent Realm, can I bring Chi Lin inside?

While he hesitated, people from the Sihai Chamber of Commerce arrived.

They drove their carriages straight toward the bronze gate.

The carriage moved as smoothly as if it were flat ground along the rugged and steep mountain road.

Clearly, this carriage is quite extraordinary.

Apart from the guard who was severely injured by Fang Xuan and left behind, there were seven burly men following behind the carriage.

As the carriage passed Fang Xuan, the curtains were lifted, revealing Lu Ci's fair and handsome face.

He gave Fang Xuan a kind smile and spoke gently.

"Fang Xuan, see you inside."

He felt that Fang Xuan should understand what he meant.

If a wise choice isn't made, Lu Ci wouldn't mind leaving Fang Xuan inside forever.

Fang Xuan's eyes flashed with a cold light as he watched Lu Ci and his group step through the bronze gate.

"Let's go too."

He touched the crimson bracelet on his wrist and strode toward the massive bronze gate.

Xiao Jinyu followed closely behind.

Just as the two were about to step into the Valley of Children, a violent gust of wind suddenly descended from the sky and slammed into Fang Xuan.

The attack came extremely suddenly.

Sensing danger, Fang Xuan flashed with golden dragonfish around him and grabbed Xiao Jinyu, leaving the spot.

"Boom!"

The palm, imbued with spiritual energy, slammed heavily onto the ground, leaving a clear palm print.

Everyone was stunned by this scene and quickly turned to look, their brows furrowing deeply.

"Those are... people from Tianbao Tower?"

Several figures rushed over, and the leader was none other than Pang Long.

Behind him were Nangong Xingyu and several other guards of considerable strength.

"We've finally found you!"

Pang Long landed with his group, his gaze cold as he looked at Fang Xuan and the other man, his body radiating killing intent.

"Fang Xuan, you go in first, I'll hold them off!"

Xiao Jinyu stepped forward and shielded Fang Xuan behind her.

"You?"

Seeing this, Pang Long laughed wildly, "Xiao Jinyu, now that your cultivation level has fallen, how could you possibly be a match for me?"

"Nangong Xingyu, Fang Xuan is in your hands now. Absolutely do not let him in!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he swayed and struck Xiao Jinyu with a palm.

"Attack together and capture Fang Xuan!"

With a wave of his hand, Nangong Xingyu sent several guards behind him straight towards Fang Xuan.

"It's haunting me!"

A murderous glint flashed in Fang Xuan's eyes, and the Thunderfire Spear appeared in his hand.

The Yuan energy flowed, and the power of thunder, fire, and frost appeared all at once, sweeping towards the Tianbao Tower guards like a tidal wave.

"A hundred kills turn to frost!"

The gun's power was overwhelming, its killing intent boundless.

"Boom!"

The guards were so shocked that they all took a step back, staring at Fang Xuan with expressions of astonishment.

Even the few Divine Realm experts who were watching the show looked at Fang Xuan with some surprise.

"This young man has amazing skills."

To be able to withstand the combined attack of several experts at the Qi Gathering Realm with only Qi Gathering Realm cultivation is an astonishing feat.

"Look at the spear in his hand, it's probably already at the fourth-rank military soldier level."

Some sharp-eyed people stared intently at the Thunderfire Spear in Fang Xuan's hand.

Weapons that can reach this level are already considered the most prized possessions of certain families.

Even among those sects, there aren't many fourth-rank martial soldiers.

"Bang!"

At that moment, a muffled thud was heard.

Fang Xuan turned his head and looked over, his expression changing slightly.

Under Pang Long's powerful attacks, Xiao Jinyu was completely at a disadvantage and in a precarious situation.

"Xiao Jinyu, come back with me to receive your punishment!"

Pang Long grinned maliciously, his spiritual energy swirling around him, transforming into a blur as he lunged at Xiao Jinyu.

Facing the fierce onslaught of Pang Long, Xiao Jinyu's phoenix eyes remained icy cold.

Her cultivation level had dropped, and she was no match for Pang Long at all.

But it's impossible to get her to surrender easily.

As soon as the thought crossed his mind, Xiao Jinyu formed a hand seal.

The next moment, two koi fish, one black and one white, emerged from behind Xiao Jinyu, their heads joined together to form a yin-yang pattern.

"Yin-Yang Seal Technique, Slay!"

As Xiao Jinyu's voice fell, the yin-yang pattern formed by the black and white koi fish suddenly released a strange beam of light, which slammed into Pang Long.

"Stubborn to the end!"

Pang Long's gaze was icy, but he knew that Xiao Jinyu's attack was extremely powerful, so he immediately threw a punch.

Spiritual energy gathered, transforming into a fist shadow, which was then forcefully unleashed.

"Boom!"

A dull, loud bang suddenly resounded.

The fist's shadow shattered into dust, and Pang Long staggered back a few steps.

But Xiao Jinyu was also in a bad mood; her veil fell off, and her face became even paler.

Her foundation was already damaged, so her injuries became even more severe.

"Die!"

Pang Long would never let such a good opportunity slip by.

His spiritual energy surged, and he unleashed the full pressure of his divine will. He clasped his hands together, ready to unleash another powerful attack to completely cripple Xiao Jinyu.

However, at that moment, a sense of unease inexplicably rose in Pang Long's heart.

Pang Long's keen combat awareness prompted him to take a step to the side without hesitation.

"laugh!"

The next moment, a chilling and sharp gust of wind grazed past Pang Long's body, tearing his clothes.

While Pang Long was still reeling from the shock, Fang Xuan appeared beside Xiao Jinyu, grabbed her wrist, and like a golden dragon fish, headed straight for the bronze gate.

"Stop them!"

Pang Long's expression changed drastically, and he tried to stop them, but it was too late.

Fang Xuan and Xiao Jinyu were enveloped by a beam of light and pulled directly into the giant gate.

"You old dog Pang Long, and you, Nangong Xingyu, the day I emerge will be the day you both die!"

Fang Xuan's murderous voice rang out above Hai'er Valley, but he had already disappeared.

"Damn it, they got away again."

Pang Long was somewhat exasperated.

Nangong Xingyu's complexion was also not good.

"They can't escape!"

Nangong Xingyu took a deep breath and said, "This cave is their final resting place!"

Looking around, Nangong Xingyu announced loudly, "Gentlemen, Fang Xuan and Xiao Jinyu stole our treasured possessions and killed our Tianbao Tower guards. Their crimes are heinous. Whoever can capture them will be richly rewarded by Tianbao Tower!"

Upon hearing this, many people gasped in shock.

Fang Xuan is incredibly audacious.

They even dared to steal from Tianbao Tower?

if.....

Many people licked their lips, their hearts burning with desire.

Seeing this, Nangong Xingyu smiled with satisfaction.

As the saying goes, "A generous reward will surely attract brave men."

Whether it's true or not, these people will definitely take advantage of Fang Xuan's misfortune whenever they have the chance.

He wanted to make it impossible for Fang Xuan to move an inch inside the cave!

In an instant, the warriors entering the bronze gate moved even faster.

He Yun and He Yaoyao exchanged a glance and understood why Fang Xuan had pretended not to know them before.

It turns out that he had offended Tianbaolou.

But isn't Xiao Jinyu the manager of Tianbao Tower?

What's going on here?

"Little sister, please inform Father about what happened here."

He Yun transmitted his voice, "I'll go in and find an opportunity to help Brother Fang."

He Yaoyao quickly said, "I want to go too!"

"Little sister, be a good girl!"

He Yun said in a serious tone, "The cave is fraught with danger, I can't take care of you."

"Miss, let's listen to the young master."

Yuan Yan also said, "If anything happens to you, this old servant will have no way to explain it to the head of the family."

"Oh, okay."

He Yaoyao was somewhat disheartened.

Last time, because of her stubbornness, she was caught by the Wen family, who used this to threaten the He family.

She was severely reprimanded by her father afterwards. If it weren't for her elder brother's intercession and Yuanbo's presence, she wouldn't have been able to come out for a walk to clear her head.

After watching her elder brother enter the cave, He Yaoyao said to Yuan Yan, "Uncle Yuan, send a message to Father immediately."

"Elder Pang, you stay here and keep watch."

At this moment, Nangong Xingyu also transmitted his voice to Pang Long: "If Fang Xuan comes out alive, you absolutely cannot let him leave!"

"Where is Xiao Jinyu?"

Faced with Pang Long's question, Nangong Xingyu gave a sinister smile.

"The young master sent word yesterday that the swordsman inspecting Qingzhou set off a few days ago, and he will be cleaning up his own ranks."

Upon hearing this, Pang Long's body trembled.

The swordsman has made his move?