The First Venerable of All Paths

Fang family.

Council hall.

The atmosphere was completely different from usual.

The person sitting in the main seat was no longer Fang Yue, but Fang Xuan.

He wore a white robe embroidered with clouds, and had handsome features.

Although his face was somewhat youthful, he had a calm demeanor and an imposing presence.

Shan Hai and the Second Elder Fang Shanhe stood on either side, and the other elders took their seats in turn.

Below, the Fang family members were gathered together.

There were more people than usual, yet it was deathly silent; you could hear a pin drop.

All eyes were on Fang Xuan, who was in the main seat.

There was awe, reverence, and admiration.

There is also a deep-seated fear.

Three years ago, he was the brightest star in the Fang family.

Three years later, he rose from the ashes and made a triumphant return.

Blood Creation Realm, Peak of Body Refinement in Reversal.

Three punches were enough to kill Fang Xiao, a martial artist of the Earth Rank.

They won the life-or-death battle with overwhelming force.

Such strength, such ruthlessness, such talent.

It has already won everyone's respect from the bottom of their hearts.

"Young Master, all the clansmen have arrived. May we begin?"

The Grand Elder, Fang Shanhai, asked for instructions in a low voice, his attitude respectful and his tone full of support.

Fang Xuan nodded calmly, his expression undisturbed.

Seeing this, Elder Fang Shanhai let out a cold shout:

"Bring him here!"

Several Fang family guards stepped forward and escorted the three into the hall.

The three had their cultivation sealed, were bound by ropes, and knelt on the ground in a sorry state, their faces pale and their bodies trembling.

It was two elders of the Fang family, and a steward.

Many clansmen exchanged glances, each seeing a hint of shock in the other's eyes.

These two elders and one steward were all Fang Yue's men.

The young master has summoned the entire clan for a meeting today; is he preparing to settle scores later?

Fang Xuan raised his eyes, his gaze calmly landing on the three of them, his tone even.

"read!"

Fang Shanhai's gaze swept over the three of them, and he said in a deep voice:

"The three of you, as elders and managers of the Fang family, wield power within the clan, yet you embezzle resources and line your own pockets."

"Over the years, he has taken all the cultivation resources, elixirs, treasures, and spiritual fields of the clan for himself."

"What you have embezzled is not just resources, but also the foundation of the Fang family, the hopes of the clan, and the future of future generations."

Every word was like a heavy hammer blow, striking everyone's hearts.

The three kneeling men grew increasingly pale, trembling all over, and dared not raise their heads.

The people below were equally shaken.

really.

The young master, having just taken office, is making his first major move; he's preparing to purge Fang Yue's cronies.

Fang Xuan's voice grew colder.

"When the Fang family was in danger, instead of thinking about helping each other through the crisis, you undermined the family's foundation and shook its very core."

"Such behavior is unforgivable."

The Second Elder, Fang Shanhe, immediately stood up and said angrily:

"The resources you have embezzled, after being counted by this old man, are enough to support the clan's children for three years!"

"You've ruined the Fang family's future!"

After he finished speaking, the entire room fell into a deathly silence.

The way everyone looked at the three people changed from sympathy to contempt, anger, and disgust.

All of the Fang family's resources were obtained by all its members through the lives and bloodshed of their clansmen.

However, so much of it was devoured by these three beasts.

They deserve to die!

Fang Xuan's gaze turned cold, and his tone became decisive:

"According to clan rules—anyone who embezzles clan property or undermines the foundation of the clan will have their cultivation revoked and be expelled from the Fang family!"

Upon hearing this, the two elders turned ashen-faced.

The manager was so frightened that he collapsed to the ground, completely terrified.

"Young Master, spare me! Young Master, spare me!"

"I know I was wrong! I'll never do it again!"

"It was all Fang Yue's doing... he made me do it! Please spare me, young master!"

The three men kowtowed repeatedly, pleading pitifully for their lives.

But Fang Xuan remained cold and unmoved.

"A useless meridian!"

The guards stepped forward without hesitation.

"Click, click, click!"

Three sharp cracks were followed by three piercing screams.

The cultivation levels of the three were immediately destroyed.

With his meridians severed and his dantian shattered, he could no longer cultivate.

Seeing the tragic end of the three, many people turned pale, their bodies trembled slightly, and fear appeared in their eyes.

Some of them were simply frightened.

Some of the clansmen who had previously expressed their loyalty to Fang Yue and Fang Xiao even joined Fang Yue's side.

They worried that Fang Xuan would settle scores with them one by one.

"The Fang family cannot tolerate parasites."

Fang Xuan sat high up, looking down at the three people who were slumped on the ground.

"What you are suffering today is all of your own making."

The guards stepped forward, dragged the three out of the council hall, and expelled them from the Fang family.

Inside the hall, no one dared to speak, and no one dared to plead for them.

They knew that Fang Xuan was not only purging Fang Yue's cronies, but also establishing his authority.

Fang Xuan's gaze swept across the entire room, his voice not loud, but every word was firm and powerful.

"Today, I cripple three people. It's not out of ruthlessness, it's out of the rules."

"The Fang family is not the private property of any one person; it is the foundation of all the clansmen."

"Anyone who dares to touch the foundation of the Fang family, anyone who dares to embezzle a single item from the clan, will suffer the same fate as them."

These words resounded like thunder in the hearts of every member of the clan.

The deterrence and the establishment of authority end here.

But Fang Xuan's methods were never limited to ruthlessness.

He slowly stood up, his gaze softening and his voice becoming gentler.

"Fellow clansmen, I know that the Fang family has had a very difficult time these past few years."

"Resources are being withheld, people's hearts are being alienated, and life is difficult."

"But from this day forward..."

His voice suddenly rose, carrying an undeniable firmness.

"I hereby declare in the name of the young master of the Fang family!"

"All members of our Fang family will be rewarded for their merits and share in their hardships!"

"Whoever is willing to serve the Fang family, I will protect their lifelong well-being!"

"Whoever is willing to join forces with the Fang family, I will grant them a bright future!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire room fell silent.

"We support our young master!"

Someone shouted first, and then countless voices roared up.

"We support our young master!"

"The Fang family has a new owner; their future is bright!"

The shouts grew louder and louder, so loud that the roof trembled slightly.

Fang Xuan raised his hand, signaling everyone to be quiet.

The hall gradually quieted down.

"I, Fang Xuan, dislike empty words and lies. Since I have said I would lead the Fang family to the top, I will naturally keep my word."

Fang Xuan clapped his hands.

Then Fang Rou and Fang Yurong walked in carrying two trays.

On each tray, there were a dozen or so storage bags.

Seeing this, all the clansmen were puzzled.

What is the young master doing?

"Gentlemen."

Fang Xuan said, "These are resources that I personally selected, intended for distribution to clansmen whose cultivation levels are stuck at a bottleneck."

"Whoosh!"

The hall was silent for a moment, then erupted into a cacophony of voices.

Resources that help people break through limitations?

this......

Many people's eyes lit up, and their breathing became heavy.

"Everyone whose name is called, come up and get one."

Fang Yurong coughed lightly and said, "Fang Ming!"

"Is it me?"

One of the tribesmen stood up, his face flushed with excitement.

"Our Fang family only has one Fang Ming."

One of the tribesmen made a joke, which immediately drew a lot of good-natured laughter.

"Thank you... thank you, young master!"

Fang Ming was two years older than Fang Xuan, but he was so excited that he was incoherent.

Fang Xuan said with a smile, "Brother Fang Ming, don't let everyone down. Break through to the Body Refinement Realm as soon as possible!"

"Very well, I will certainly live up to your expectations, young master!"

Fang Ming took a deep breath and solemnly accepted the storage bag handed to him by Fang Xuan.

"Fang Shuang!"

"Fang Jing!"

"..."

As resources were continuously distributed, the atmosphere in the entire council hall suddenly became lively and extraordinary.

Everyone looked at Fang Xuan with burning fervor.

"Those who did not receive resources should not be discouraged."

After the resources were distributed, Fang Xuan said, "From now on, all clansmen will receive 20% more resources each month. Any clansman whose cultivation is stuck at a barrier can apply to the clan for an additional special resource."

"Thank you, young master!"

Fang Xuan's gaze swept over several of the clansmen.

These people all supported Fang Yue and Fang Xiao.

They felt their scalps tingle with nervousness as Fang Xuan's gaze swept over them.

"I know that many of you support Fang Yue and Fang Xiao, but that's okay."

Fang Xuan said calmly, "As long as you are loyal to the Fang family and prioritize the family's interests, I can forgive and forget what happened in the past. You will receive everything you deserve."

All the clansmen said in unison, "From this day forward, we will follow our young master's lead and strive to make our Fang family even stronger!"

The elders exchanged glances, their eyes filled with satisfaction.

A combination of kindness and severity, firmness and gentleness.

Fang Xuan's move not only subdued all those with ulterior motives but also won over everyone's hearts.

The position of the young master of the Fang family is as secure as Mount Tai.

"Alright, the meeting is over. You may all leave, except for the elders."

After Fang Xuan finished his announcement, all the clansmen withdrew in turn.

Fang Xuan looked at Fang Yurong, who understood and closed the door to the council hall, standing guard at the entrance.

The crowd's eyes flickered, knowing that Fang Xuan had something even more important to discuss with them next.

"I know that the elders have many questions."

Fang Xuan smiled and said, "You can ask me anything now."

"Young Master, you have increased the resources of each clansman by 20%, which is a considerable sum for the clan's expenses."

Second Elder Fang Shanhe hesitated for a moment before voicing everyone's biggest concern.

Although the Fang family is indeed one of the three major families, it was because Fang Xuan had secretly and openly poured money into the Su family, and Fang Yue had embezzled a lot of it.

The tribe's resources are now running low.

They already had some concerns when Fang Xuan announced this decision.

They only knew that Fang Xuan was establishing his authority, so they didn't say anything.

Now that they are all elders of the clan, they naturally have no such concerns.

"I know that the clan's resources are running low, so please take a look at this first before making any decisions."

Fang Xuan took out a storage ring and placed it on the table.

"This is......"

The Third Elder looked puzzled and picked up the storage ring to examine it.

"this......"

The next moment, the Third Elder trembled, his face filled with shock.

"What is that? Let me see!"

Fang Shanhe snatched the storage ring, and after examining it, his reaction was exactly the same as the Third Elder's.

After everyone had checked their storage rings in turn, the way they looked at Fang Xuan was as if they had seen a ghost.

"Young...Young Master, have you emptied the treasury of some family?"

An elder stared blankly at Fang Xuan, but his trembling hands betrayed his excitement.

Even the Grand Elder Fang Shanhai took a few deep breaths to calm his excitement.

Because the storage ring contains a large amount of resources.

Yuan stone, elixir, medicinal herbs.

There are even several martial arts techniques and skills.

Its quantity far exceeds that of the Fang family's treasure trove by several times.

"Cough cough."

Fang Xuan coughed lightly and said, "I'm sure all the elders have heard about the destruction of the Blood Shark Gang, right?"

"Could it be...?"

Fang Yurong asked in shock, "You really wiped out the Blood Shark Gang?"

Faced with the shocked and bewildered looks of the crowd, Fang Xuan nodded calmly.

"good."

Fang Xuan said calmly, "I did indeed destroy the Blood Shark Gang. This contains all the wealth the Blood Shark Gang has accumulated over the years."

These words were spoken.

Everyone in the room stared wide-eyed at Fang Xuan.

My heart was deeply shaken.