The First Venerable of All Paths

He Yun was very depressed.

Before entering the cave, he thought he should meet up with Fang Xuan as soon as possible to see if there was anything he could do to help.

Although they hadn't known each other for long, he genuinely considered Fang Xuan a friend.

Putting aside the fact that Fang Xuan rescued his younger sister and subsequently destroyed the Wen and Ming families, thus solving two major problems for the He family, he greatly admired Fang Xuan.

Honest and genuine.

They have talent and the means.

It suited He Yun's temperament very well.

He Yun was not afraid even though he knew that Fang Xuan had offended Tianbao Tower.

How could he stand idly by when his friend was in trouble?

But things backfired.

As soon as he entered this cave, he encountered a series of battles between demonic beasts and martial artists scheming against each other and stabbing each other in the back for a single spiritual herb.

He Yun did not get involved.

On the contrary, he was also seen as prey, and people wanted to take action against him.

Because all three opponents were at the Qi Condensation Realm, and He Yun didn't want to cause any further trouble, he chose to retreat.

Then...then he fell into a huge pit and passed out on the spot.

When He Yun woke up, he didn't know how much time had passed.

Although this place was shrouded in darkness, He Yun did not detect the presence of any demonic beasts or martial artists.

However, his injuries will probably take several days to heal.

"Why am I so unlucky?"

Rubbing his aching lower back, He Yun sighed deeply.

Without divine guidance, one cannot soar through the air.

The pit was probably hundreds of meters away from above, and there was no way to climb up. He Yun had no choice but to find another way out.

"If we can't find an exit before the cave closes, we'll probably be trapped here for life."

Although it was unclear how long the cave had been open, He Yun knew he couldn't just sit and wait to die.

He took out a pill, swallowed it, and slowly circulated his internal energy to refine it.

After regaining some strength, He Yun stood up, picked up the moonstone, and limped forward.

"This looks like an underground cave."

He Yun frowned slightly, cautiously scanning his surroundings.

This cave dwelling was left behind by at least a powerful expert at the Divine Realm, and its size is unknown.

Adding to the monsters they had encountered before, He Yun was worried that they might encounter some powerful monsters here.

"There is light there!"

After walking for a short while, He Yun noticed a faint light ahead.

Occasionally, the sound of dripping water could be heard.

He licked his lips, suppressed his breath, and slowly approached cautiously.

The body's internal energy circulates, ready to respond to any potential dangers.

Fortunately, the journey was uneventful, and He Yun successfully entered the depths of the cave and saw the place emitting light.

"This is......"

When He Yun saw the tub in front of him, which was about the size of a bathtub, he couldn't help but gasp.

"A heart of stalactite?"

The pool contained a milky white pool of water.

Above, above the molten ceiling, hangs a huge stalactite upside down.

At the tip of a stalactite, a drop of white water slowly gathers and falls into the pool.

"It must have taken at least a hundred years to accumulate so many stalactite hearts."

A hint of excitement gradually appeared in He Yun's eyes.

The heart of a stalactite can temper the body, improve the tendons, and refine the blood.

Furthermore, stalactites that have reached a hundred years old have a certain probability of containing spiritual essence.

"For a martial artist to attain divine intent, they must first cultivate their spirit and achieve unity of primordial spirit and divine will."

He Yun's voice trembled slightly, but his tone was incredibly passionate.

"If one can cultivate here, within six months, one will surely attain divine insight!"

The realm of divine intent—that is the lifelong pursuit of countless martial artists.

He Yun has been stuck at his current level for nearly half a year.

This is also why he is not as clear-headed as Mingche.

Originally, with his talent, it would have taken him at least several years, or even ten years, to cultivate to the Divine Realm.

Now that we have this stalactite heart, it has greatly saved He Yun's time.

In the martial arts arena, a quick start leads to continuous advancement.

Suppressing the turmoil in his heart, He Yun's eyes flashed with a sharp light as he began to search his surroundings.

He needed to confirm whether there was any danger in the vicinity.

After checking everything, He Yun felt relieved.

This place is so deserted, there aren't even a single mosquito, let alone any monsters.

But He Yun was still not at ease, so he took out an array plate and several array flags and set up an array around the area according to the method taught by Fang Xuan.

The formation was quickly set up.

After He Yun inlaid the spirit stone, the array flag trembled, and array patterns spread out, forming a second-grade array.

Although it is only a second-grade magic array, it has the functions of concealment and defense.

"Brother Fang, how can I ever repay you?"

Sitting cross-legged within the formation, He Yun grinned.

He looked at the milky white pool, immediately took off all his clothes, and stepped into the pool.

"hiss!"

The moment his skin touched the pool water, He Yun felt a scorching heat seep into his limbs and bones through his pores, tearing at his body and soul.

"Hold on, you have to hold on!"

He Yun suppressed his Yuan Power, gritted his teeth, and desperately endured the excruciating pain emanating from his skin.

The heart of a stalactite can temper the body, clear the meridians, and refine the essence and blood, truly possessing boundless power.

However, the entire process could not be resisted with Yuan Power; it could only be absorbed and endured by the pure physical body.

This kind of pain is not something everyone can endure.

He Yun knew that this was his opportunity.

You have to endure it, even if you can't!

As time went by, He Yun could clearly perceive that his body was improving, his meridians were expanding, and his essence and blood were becoming increasingly pure.

His strength is constantly increasing.

Xiao Jinyu submerged her fair and alluring body in the clear stream, slowly wiping her jade-like skin.

She carefully washed away the bloodstains from the previous battle.

Noticing the worsening of her injuries, Xiao Jinyu parted her red lips slightly and exhaled a breath of turbid air.

no way.

After separating from Fang Xuan, Xiao Jinyu's luck didn't improve much either.

She encountered two demon kings, one of whom was a pack of blood wolves.

After several battles, Xiao Jinyu successfully killed a demon king, but was injured by the wolf demon king.

After defeating her opponent, Xiao Jinyu, who loved cleanliness, couldn't wait to find this stream and wash away her disheveled state.

"Splash!"

Xiao Jinyu stood up, her slender and alluring figure becoming an unexpected bonus for the fish and shrimp in the stream.

Reflected in the stream, Xiao Jinyu's delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly.

Because the pair of black and white koi fish on her lower back looked like they were about to burst out of her body.

"Judging from this, I'm afraid they won't be able to hold on for much longer."

Xiao Jinyu sighed softly, a hint of irritation in her eyes.

When she was born, strange phenomena appeared in the sky.

Above her lower back, a pair of black and white koi fish naturally appear.

Some say she possesses an acquired Yin-Yang Dao body, making her a top-tier furnace in the world.

Simply put, the stronger Xiao Jinyu's cultivation, the more the other person will gain the Yin-Yang power hidden within her body when they engage in dual cultivation.

What was originally thought to be a good thing has instead brought about a major disaster.

Her parents died protecting her, but her clansmen hoped to sell her for a good price and kept waiting for the right person.

Until Lan Lin appeared.

Upon learning of this, he immediately considered Xiao Jinyu as his own.

If it weren't for the fact that she possessed the Yin-Yang Dao Body and needed to break through to the Divine Intent Realm before she could engage in dual cultivation and replenish her essence, Lan Lin would probably have already taken away her primordial Yin.

I had planned for many years before finally arriving in Mingyang County, where I lived a peaceful life for a while.

But Lan Lin also found it.

Nangong Xingyu's appearance was to take her back and hand her over to Lan Lin.

Facing the prodigy of Tianbao Tower, the third young master of the Lan family who wielded immense power, Xiao Jinyu felt utterly powerless.

"But you want to steal my primordial yin..."

Xiao Jinyu grasped the peaks with her jade-like hands, her eyes glazed over, yet a cold glint flashed within them.

"Then let's see if you're destined for it!"

After years of forbearance, Xiao Jinyu finally had enough the moment Nangong Xingyu appeared.

"Even if someone else benefits, I won't give it to you!"

For some inexplicable reason, a young yet resolute face appeared in Xiao Jinyu's mind.

"I wonder how that guy is doing now."

As the thought arose, the black and white koi fish on her lower back emitted a faint light, and a strange fragrance spread from Xiao Jinyu.

"Pfft pfft pfft!"

In an instant, the stream churned.

Countless fish and shrimp surged from the stream, rushing madly towards Xiao Jinyu.

The principles of Yin and Yang are the foundation of all living beings.

But it can also easily make people lose their minds and go crazy.

"roll!"

With her red lips slightly parted, Xiao Jinyu released a powerful aura, blasting all the fish and shrimp away, leaving them lying belly up on the surface of the stream.

But in the distance, on the bank of the stream, the sand and stones danced.

Several auras are rapidly approaching.

"This is such a hassle."

Xiao Jinyu frowned, quickly dressed, used a secret technique to suppress the Yin-Yang Koi, and left on her jade feet.

Having just taken a few steps, Xiao Jinyu suddenly stopped.

She quickly took out a piece of animal hide, and saw that the lines on it were now flashing with light.

Finally, it transformed into an arrow.

"Over there!"

Xiao Jinyu looked at the arrow and found that it pointed in the direction from which the demonic beasts had charged. Xiao Jinyu shook her head helplessly.

"Ugh, so annoying! I just took a shower!"

......

"Great, the injury has finally healed!"

Inside the cave, Fang Xuan suddenly opened his eyes, a fierce glint in them.

A powerful aura emanated from within his body.

The golden patterns on his body, while not increasing in number, became much clearer than before.

As for the spirit stones and pills, they have all been used up.

"My Yuan Power and Divine Soul are at their peak. As long as I'm careful, I can roam freely within this cave!"

Fang Xuan suddenly stood up, clenched his fists, and revealed a ruthless expression.

The opening of this cave may involve the Azure Lotus Secret Realm, and Fang Xuan is determined not to give up.

Just then, Fang Xuan had a sudden thought and took out three boxes.

"Click click click!"

The three boxes were opened one by one, revealing the animal hides inside.

At this moment, the three fragments of the map that Fang Xuan had sealed suddenly burst forth with light, broke through the seal, and floated in mid-air.

Finally, to Fang Xuan's astonishment, the three animal hides miraculously merged into one, all impurities removed, transforming into a drop of azure water that swiftly pierced into Fang Xuan's brow.

Fang Xuan's expression changed drastically, but he was unable to dodge in time.

He felt a tremor in his mind, as if something had been added to his brain.

"This is......"

Fang Xuan activated his divine soul and felt as if a map had appeared in his mind.

There are four or five bright spots on the map.

These points of light are extremely scattered, yet they are converging from different directions toward the northeast corner of the map.

In the northeast corner, there was a lotus flower with crude lines.

Fang Xuan remembered seeing this lotus flower in the first fragment of the map.

"Could this be the entrance to the Azure Lotus Secret Realm?"

Fang Xuan pondered to himself.

"Whether it's true or not, we have to go and see."

Although he couldn't understand why the three animal hides had merged into one and entered his sea of ​​consciousness, it seemed that there was no problem at the moment.

"I just don't know if other people feel the same way as me."

Fang Xuan touched the blue teardrop-shaped mark between his eyebrows and murmured softly.

He stepped forward, grabbed the sword case, and tied it to his body.

"Buzzing!"

Countless black-blooded mosquitoes swarmed over.

"You guys have been blocking my way for so many days."

Fang Xuan grinned: "But now the roles of offense and defense have reversed."