The First Venerable of All Paths

"Senior Brother Changfeng, do you think Fang Xuan is really here?"

An ancient cave dwelling, situated on a plain.

Three figures were cleaning up the battlefield.

Among the corpses scattered on the ground were both demonic beasts and martial artists.

Among them were martial artists at the Qi Condensation Realm, as well as demon kings and monsters.

But without exception, they all died quickly and tragically.

"It's probably true."

With a blade of grass dangling from his mouth, Qi Changfeng said calmly, "Didn't you hear what those people were saying when we were outside? The Fang Xuan who offended Tianbao Tower is the same person we're looking for."

"Heh, he's got some nerve."

One of them sneered, "Even our Daoist Sect treats Tianbao Tower with some respect, yet this guy not only steals people's treasures but also kills their guards. Doesn't he know how to spell 'death'?"

The three men were dressed in long, moon-white robes, with a green mountain embroidered on their chests.

This is the attire of a disciple of the Daoist Sect.

Clearly, these three are all disciples of the Dao Seeking Sect.

"Junior Brother Xiao, you're wrong about that."

The third man remained indifferent, a cold glint in his eyes, and said in an icy tone, "If he weren't bold, how dare he kill even someone from my Dao Seeking Sect?"

The reason he harbored such great hostility towards Fang Xuan was because Wan Shixiong, one of the disciples of the Dao Seeking Sect who went to Qingyang County to demand the secret realm from the Fang family, was his younger brother.

The Su family was wiped out, and the disciples of the Dao Asking Sect were killed.

This news was brought back to the Dao Seeking Sect by Su Chongming, the head of the Su family who had escaped with serious injuries, three months ago.

This immediately caused a huge uproar within the sect.

Because of Su Qingyao, the Su family of Qingyang County has become quite well-known within the Dao Seeking Sect.

Now that the Su family has been destroyed, and even the disciples they sent there have suffered at Fang Xuan's hands, countless disciples are indignant and vow to wipe out the Fang family.

However, for some reason, this matter was suppressed.

Only a few disciples knew the inside story.

Su Qingyao, who had already entered the inner sect, directly shattered Fang Yutong's Qi Sea, demoted her to a menial servant, and subjected her to daily torment.

At the same time, Su Qingyao sought out two elders she knew and asked them to seek justice for the Su family.

Therefore, led by two elders and accompanied by twelve disciples, they went to Qingyang County to cause trouble for the Fang family.

As soon as they entered this southwestern region, they heard that a fool named Fang Xuan had recently appeared.

To determine whether this "Fang Xuan" was the same Fang Xuan they were looking for, the disciples of the Dao Asking Sect split into two teams.

Led by an elder from the Divine Realm, Qi Changfeng and his group searched for Fang Xuan's whereabouts and happened to encounter the opening of an ancient cave.

That Elder Jia is a reasonable person.

Knowing that such an opportunity was rare, he sent Qi Changfeng and the other two into the cave to seek their own opportunities and at the same time confirm Fang Xuan's identity.

After entering the cave, Qi Changfeng and his companions didn't encounter any good fortune, but they did run into some unruly creatures who tried to steal their belongings.

So, these people died.

"As long as he's here, we'll run into him sooner or later."

Qi Changfeng glanced at Wan Rong and said, "Junior Brother Wan, I know you wish you could kill Fang Xuan with your own hands, but now that we've entered this cave, we should prioritize our own martial arts."

"Senior brother is right."

Wan Rong bowed and said, "Junior Brother knows what's important. Even if this cave wasn't left by a Transcendent Realm expert, it's definitely not simple. If we can gain some fortune, our path in martial arts will naturally be smoother."

"It's good that you understand, junior brother."

Qi Changfeng nodded in satisfaction and then said, "Let's go. We've already wasted too much time. Let's hurry up and get our hands on this opportunity."

His tone was full of confidence.

It seems that the opportunities within this cave are already theirs.

Whether it's status or ability.

The three of them were all considered top-tier members of this cave.

They were naturally very confident in obtaining the inheritance from the cave master.

Immediately, the three of them used their movement techniques and sped off like arrows towards the end of the plain.

There, a towering bronze gate stretched between heaven and earth, seemingly waiting for the arrival of a destined person.

......

At the entrance of the cave, there was a pile of charred corpses.

These were all Black Blood Poisonous Mosquitoes killed by Fang Xuan using the Undying Phoenix Fire; their numbers were countless.

The remaining Black Blood Poisonous Mosquitoes scattered and flew back to their respective grassy areas after Fang Xuan killed their leader, who was at the Demon King level, with a single sword strike.

Fang Xuan did not pursue.

He looked towards the end, at the massive bronze gate, and his brows furrowed unconsciously.

This massive bronze door appeared just as he stepped out of the cave.

A torrent of spiritual energy surged forth from the giant gate, bringing the spiritual energy within the entire cave to its peak.

However, Fang Xuan felt inexplicably uneasy.

Unable to pinpoint the source of this unease, Fang Xuan felt inexplicably irritable.

"In any case, the core of this cave should be behind that giant bronze gate."

In his mind's eye, several points of light on the map were approaching the location of the giant gate.

"If I'm not mistaken, these points of light represent the person who possesses the fragments of the secret realm map."

This also means that Xiao Jinyu will definitely go there as well.

"Go and take a look first, and then act according to the situation."

Fang Xuan's figure flickered, like a golden dragon fish, heading straight for the giant gate.

This Dragon Fish Body Technique has been cultivated to a point of consummate skill.

Fang Xuan doesn't need to expend much Yuan energy to unleash the full potential of his movement technique.

When it's impossible to fly on a sword, this is the perfect way to travel.

As the saying goes, "looking at a mountain makes a horse run itself to death," let alone that bronze giant gate, which was already very far from Fang Xuan.

It took Fang Xuan several hours to finally see the true face of the giant bronze gate.

He then realized that the giant bronze gate was not as exaggerated as he had imagined.

The reason it stretches across the heavens and earth is simply because it is projected using an array.

What comes into view is a bronze palace.

The main hall is decorated with carved dragons and phoenixes, and engraved with various birds and beasts, making it look extremely extraordinary.

Apart from that, there is not a single word to be seen.

A number of martial artists had already gathered in front of the main hall.

Both the Qi Gathering Realm and the Yuan Condensation Realm exist.

Fang Xuan even saw three half-step Divine Intent Realm martial artists.

However, all three of them were at least forty years old.

Because the bronze hall was protected by an array, these people did not rush to break the array, but waited voluntarily.

Meanwhile, even more martial artists arrived from all directions.

Fang Xuan's cultivation level is insignificant here.

However, many people kept glancing at him with varying expressions.

There was amazement, vigilance, and even murderous intent.

Fang Xuan knew that these people were all because of Nangong Xingyu's words.

Fang Xuan remained calm and composed in the face of this.

"Fang Xuan, you're still alive? You're really lucky!"

Just then, a familiar voice came from inside.

Everyone turned to look and saw a carriage speeding towards them.

The driver was none other than Yu Cheng.

Behind the carriage followed three burly men on horseback.

The carriage was stained with blood, and the three guards from the Lu family exuded a fierce aura, indicating that they had likely been through several bloody battles and lost several of their comrades.

"Hiss!"

The horse's hooves rose high and landed heavily in front of Fang Xuan, kicking up a cloud of dust.

Yu Cheng looked down at Fang Xuan with a venomous look in his eyes.

"If you, you old dog, are still alive, then of course I'm still alive."

Fang Xuan spoke calmly, completely unconcerned by Yu Cheng's murderous gaze.

"you......"

Upon hearing this, Yu Cheng flew into a rage, but a cough came from inside the carriage. Yu Cheng quickly suppressed his anger and said in a low voice, "Fang Xuan, if it weren't for my young master's high regard for you, you would be dead by now!"

"It seems the previous lesson hasn't taught you a lesson."

Fang Xuan stepped forward, his eyes flashing with fire, and the aura of the Phoenix Clan's divine fire surged forth from his body.

"Ugh!"

The dragon-horse, bearing the bloodline of a dragon, neighed in terror as if it had encountered a natural enemy, and struggled desperately.

"You beast, what are you doing?"

Yu Cheng's expression changed, and he lashed the dragon horse with his long whip, trying to force it to quiet down.

But the dragon horse wouldn't listen to him; instead, it struggled even more fiercely.

"Bang bang bang!"

The dragon horse kicked the carriage with its hind legs.

The reins broke, and the carriage fell to pieces.

Yu Cheng let out a wail and fell directly to the ground.

Even the dragon horse beneath the three burly men let out a whimper, lay down on the ground, and trembled all over.

Under the suppression of the Phoenix Clan's bloodline, these few dragon horses were like cats encountering a tiger, not daring to even breathe loudly.

Inside the carriage, Lu Ci, dressed in white, burst out and landed lightly on the ground.

"Useless thing!"

Lu Ci first glanced at Yu Cheng, then looked at Fang Xuan, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

"Fang Xuan, I saw you as a talented person, which is why I wanted to recruit you and bestow upon you great opportunities, but alas..."

Lu Ci stood with his hands behind his back and said in a low voice, "You really disappoint me."

The arrogance and disdain in his tone were obvious to everyone.

"Who do you think you are, daring to talk to me like that?"

Upon hearing Lu Ci's words, Fang Xuan's gaze turned cold, and he said without any politeness, "What? Did you smash your head off just now?"

This Lu Ci takes himself way too seriously.

"presumptuous!"

Before Lu Ci could speak, Yu Cheng pointed at Fang Xuan and shouted angrily, "Fang Xuan, do you know who's in front of you? He's the young master of the Lu family, a member of the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce..."

"Shut up!"

Fang Xuan suddenly looked at Yu Cheng, his eyes flashing with a fierce light.

"If you keep making noise, I'll kill you!"

Yu Cheng was furious.

"Outrageous! Absolutely outrageous!"

Yu Cheng's face turned pale and then red, and he roared angrily, "Are all three of you dead? Why aren't you taking down this little beast and breaking his legs to apologize to the young master?"

"yes!"

The three burly men finally came to their senses.

Their inner energy erupted, rushing straight towards Fang Xuan.

This time, Lu Ci did not stop him.

Fang Xuan does have some skill, but he's too arrogant.

Such people need to suffer a bit before they learn to humble themselves.

"You've really given me a lot of face!"

Upon seeing the three men attacking him, Fang Xuan no longer suppressed his killing intent.

He stomped his foot on the ground, his figure blurred, and he vanished from the spot.

All the people saw was a golden dragonfish flash past their eyes, and then the three burly men were sent flying backward as if struck by lightning.

"Bang bang bang!"

The three men collapsed to the ground, spitting out black blood.

Their chests were all dented, and one could vaguely make out a fist mark.

The force of the fist had penetrated their bodies, destroying their internal organs and meridians.

In the blink of an eye, the three of them died on the spot.

"hiss!"

Seeing Fang Xuan instantly kill three Qi Condensation Realm martial artists, everyone's eyes widened and they gasped in shock.

Is this guy really at the Qi Gathering Realm?

That's incredible!

That was Lu Ci, the young master of the Lu family, a bodyguard. How could he just kill him like that?

Ruthless and decisive!

Some people who initially had other ideas suddenly realized what was going on when they saw the three corpses on the ground.

Could they really afford to offend such a ruthless person?