The First Venerable of All Paths

"rustle."

Wankou Mountain.

The former site of the Blood Shark Gang.

Several corpses hung from the trees, swaying gently in the cold wind.

The corpse rubbed against the branches, making a soft, crackling sound.

"That's quite a ruthless tactic."

Xue Luo stood under the tree, his already ferocious face now even more sinister.

Behind him, dozens of blood-clad warriors, wielding blood-red scimitars, warily surveyed their surroundings.

These blood-clad warriors all possessed a powerful aura.

A chilling killing intent emanated from him.

They were all martial artists at the Body Refinement Realm.

"Elder Blood!"

At this moment, a blood-clad warrior rushed over and knelt down in front of Xue Luo.

"How's the investigation going?"

Xue Luo spoke calmly.

However, everyone could sense that Xue Luo was releasing an extremely terrifying aura.

Like a ferocious beast about to go berserk.

The Blood Fiend Gang has one gang leader, three deputy gang leaders, and six elders.

Xue Luo is one of the six elders.

Blood Shark is Blood Luo's younger brother.

"Elder, the Su family was once a vassal family of the Fang family, the number one family in Qingyang County. However, in just a few years, it has become one of the three major families in Qingyang County."

The Blood Fiend Gang warrior said in a deep voice, "Not only that, Su Qingyao, the daughter of Su Chongming, the head of the Su family, recently joined the Dao Seeking Sect."

"I see."

Xue Luo sneered and said sternly, "No wonder you dared to touch my Blood Fiend Gang. So you have the Dao Seeking Sect backing you up."

"Elder Xue, what should we do now?"

The subordinate said, "The gang leader instructed that the people of our Blood Shark Gang cannot die in vain."

"That's natural."

Xue Luo said coldly, "Although the Dao Seeking Sect is a top sect in Qingzhou, a mere disciple's small family has offended me. They should be wiped out!"

"Brothers."

Bloodlust drew his blood-stained sword and roared, "Draw your sword!"

"Clang clang clang!"

In an instant, dozens of blood-red scimitars were drawn from their sheaths.

The blood-red blade gleamed with a cold, sharp light in the sunlight.

"Hehehe!"

Just then, a chilling laugh suddenly rang out.

"who!"

"Get out here!"

The Blood Fiend Gang warriors immediately looked coldly into the dense forest, their auras surging and their faces full of ferocity.

"Gentlemen, don't be nervous, I'm not an enemy."

A figure shrouded in a black robe emerged from the dense forest.

A chilling voice emanated from beneath the hood.

"On the contrary, I'm here to seek cooperation with Elder Xueluo."

Upon hearing this, one of Xue Luo's subordinates sneered, "Who do you think you are, daring to cooperate with my Blood Fiend Gang!"

Having said that, he picked up his curved sword and was about to attack the man in black.

Seeing this, the others also prepared to draw their swords.

"Um?"

Xue Luo raised his hand, stopping his subordinates.

He looked at the man in black robes and grinned, "Since you know my name, you're not exactly nobody. But I really don't like the way you're hiding your true colors."

"Hehe, Elder Xueluo is really a straightforward person."

The man in the black robe chuckled, removed his hood, and revealed a dignified yet gloomy face.

"I am Su Chongshan of the Su family."

......

"Battle One!"

Fang Family Residence, the main house.

Fang Xiao perished, Fang Yue was imprisoned in the water dungeon, and the master of this place was changed to Fang Xuan.

At this moment, Fang Xuan was sitting upright in the main seat, calmly looking at Zhan Yi in front of him.

"What are your orders, young master?"

Zhan bowed deeply, his tone becoming even more respectful than before.

In the life-or-death battle, Fang Xuan's astonishing strength shocked Zhan Yi.

He had a gut feeling that even if he were facing the young master...

There is no guarantee of victory.

After three years of silence, the young master has become even more unfathomable.

"Can I trust you?"

Fang Xuan's eyes were deep, as if he wanted to see right through Zhan.

"thump!"

Upon hearing this, Zhan Yi knelt on the ground without hesitation and said in a deep voice, "I, Zhan Yi, am utterly loyal to the young master. Even if the young master commands me to die, I will not flinch."

"Not just me, but all the brothers in the guard, if the young master needs us, we will go through fire and water without hesitation!"

Zhan Yi was a beggar.

Fortunately, he was adopted by Fang Xiaotian, who taught him martial arts techniques and personally guided his martial arts cultivation.

From a young age, he was told to protect Fang Xuan with his life.

Over the years, Zhan Yi has consistently demonstrated his loyalty through concrete actions.

The same applies to the other guards.

"very good."

Fang Xuan tossed a storage bag to Zhan Yi.

"Here, there is a cultivation technique, along with accompanying martial arts secrets, including resources for early-stage training."

"Let's take a look first."

Zhan Yi opened the cultivation technique inside, glanced at it casually, and then trembled violently, staring at Fang Xuan in utter shock.

This technique was the best and most complete technique he had ever seen in his life.

If it were left out in the open, it would definitely cause a bloodbath and attract countless people to fight over it.

But the young master just gave it to him like that?

For Fang Xuan, who inherited the skills from nine empresses, such techniques were countless.

The technique he bestowed upon Zhan Yi was called "Phantom Formless Technique".

After cultivation, one can transform into a shadow and merge into nothingness.

Although it's only a high-grade Xuan-level cultivation technique, it emphasizes rapid mastery.

"Young Master, what do you need me to do?"

Zhan Yi took a deep breath to calm his agitated emotions.

"I need you to be my shadow."

Fang Xuan said, "Not just you, but the other brothers in the guard, from now on, will only be my shadow."

"I need your absolute loyalty!"

Fang Xuan stared at Zhan Yi and slowly said, "Can you do it?"

Zhan Yi suddenly trembled, then said in a deep voice, "Please rest assured, Young Master, my brothers and I will always be your sharpest blade, striking wherever you point!"

"very good."

Fang Xuan nodded in satisfaction and said, "Pass this technique on to the other brothers so they can practice together."

"I have only one request."

Fang Xuan said, "You all must raise your cultivation to the Qi Gathering Realm as quickly as possible!"

If Fang Xuan had said something like that before, Zhan Yi really wouldn't have believed it.

However, the strength and methods that Fang Xuan had displayed during this period made Zhan Yi realize that the young master in front of him was definitely not someone who spoke without reason.

"Please rest assured, young master, I will lead the brothers to break through to the next level as soon as possible!"

nowadays.

Zhan Yi's own strength has reached the eighth level of the Body Refinement Realm.

They are not far from reaching the Qi Gathering Realm.

As for the other guards, they were all only at the third or fourth level of the Body Refinement Realm.

Logically speaking, breaking through to the Qi Gathering Realm in a short period of time is undoubtedly an extremely difficult task.

But with this new cultivation technique and the many resources bestowed by the young master, it doesn't seem like such a difficult task.

"I'm waiting for your good news."

Seeing his younger sister Fang Rou standing at a distance, not approaching, Fang Xuan sent Zhan Yi away.

"Little sister, is there something you need?"

Fang Xuan beckoned his younger sister closer and asked with a smile.

"Brother, are the Su family going to cause you trouble?"

Fang Rou looked at Fang Xuan with a face full of worry.

Fang Xuan was taken aback, then smiled and asked, "Why do you ask that?"

Fang Rou lowered her head and said, "I've heard everything they said. You killed Su Chen, so the Su family will definitely hold a grudge against you and prepare to join forces with the Blood Fiend Gang to deal with you."

"Brother, you'd better run!"

Fang Rou grabbed Fang Xuan and said urgently, "I've heard that the Blood Fiend Gang are a group of ruthless killers. Anyone they target will not have a good ending. You must leave Qingyang County immediately before they arrive."

"If I leave, what will happen to the Fang family? What will happen to you?"

Fang Xuan rubbed his younger sister's head and said, "Don't worry, even if they really come, I have a way to deal with them."

"But......"

Fang Rou was about to say something more when Fang Xuan interrupted her.

"I have already spoken with the Third Elder, and he will arrange for you to cultivate with the other clansmen."

Fang Xuan said seriously, "Once I've finished dealing with these matters, I'll start awakening your martial veins."

Seeing her brother's resolute expression, Fang Rou knew she couldn't persuade him, so she could only nod and say:

"Brother, don't worry, I will definitely work hard in my cultivation!"

She wants to become very, very strong.

Although being protected by my older brother is a very happy thing.

But Fang Rou wanted to protect her brother even more.

After finally managing to appease her younger sister and send her away, Fang Yurong came again.

Fang Xuan suddenly felt a bit overwhelmed.

He knew that Fang Yurong had also come to persuade him.

"I have already said that even if I am to leave, I will do so only after I have completely resolved the issues between the Su family and the Blood Fiend Gang."

Fang Xuan said, "Moreover, I don't even consider the Su family and the Blood Fiend Gang a threat."

"Fang Xuan, I know you have great talent."

Fang Yurong said, "But talent is talent after all. Now you are not facing Su Chen or Fang Xiao, but a family and a power."

"If the Blood Fiend Gang were so easy to deal with, there wouldn't have been so many powerful families in Flowing Sand County that they were either destroyed or swallowed up by them."

Fang Yurong said earnestly, "You are still young, and your future is full of promise. You have not put yourself in danger because of a moment of impulsiveness."

"As for the Fang family, don't worry about them."

Fang Yurong said, "No matter what, I am still a disciple of the Dao Seeking Sect. Considering this relationship, the Su family and the Blood Fiend Gang won't dare to act recklessly."

Upon hearing this, Fang Xuan shook his head helplessly.

"You don't believe me?"

Seeing this, Fang Yurong became somewhat angry.

She felt that Fang Xuan had looked down on her.

"Of course I believe Sister Yurong."

Fang Xuan quickly replied, "However, I have a reason why I have to stay."

"Because of... the Su family?"

Fang Yurong instantly guessed what was going on.

Fang Xuan nodded.

"The Su family was originally an appendage of my Fang family. It is only because of my support over the years that they have achieved their current status."

Fang Xuan's eyes flashed with a cold light, and he said in an icy tone, "I can tolerate the Su family deceiving and cheating me, but I cannot tolerate Su Qingyao's betrayal!"

Upon hearing Fang Xuan's words, Fang Yurong fell silent.

As a member of the Fang family, she knew all too well how good Fang Xuan had been to the Su family and to Su Qingyao.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it being completely open and honest.

As a result, Fang Xuan has attracted much criticism and opposition.

But Fang Xuan persisted in his ways and became even more ruthless.

Therefore, when Fang Xuan suddenly lost all his cultivation and became mentally impaired, he suffered countless scornful looks and humiliations.

He became the laughingstock, an idiot, and a good-for-nothing young master of the entire Qingyang County.

The clan even agreed to depose him from his position as young master and prepared to expel him from the family.

After being betrayed and seeing Su Qingyao's true colors, Fang Xuan realized how foolish he had been.

but.......

In this world, only sincerity should never be betrayed.

Since Su Qingyao betrayed him and the Su family deceived him.

So,

He wanted to take back everything he had given to the Su family.

"But Fang Xuan, have you ever thought about this?"

Sensing the resolute killing intent in Fang Xuan's tone, Fang Yurong said in a deep voice, "Su Qingyao is now a disciple of the Dao Seeking Sect, and her status in the sect is far above mine. She has also gained Zhao Qingcang's favor. You have messed with the Su family, and they will not let this go."

"That would be best."

Fang Xuan grinned, his face filled with chilling murderous intent: "After dealing with the Su family, the next ones will be that despicable couple, Su Qingyao and Zhao Qingcang!"

Upon hearing this, Fang Yurong shuddered, her eyes widening in shock.

Fang Xuan, is he preparing to become an enemy of the Dao Seeking Sect?