The First Venerable of All Paths

A gaping maw, covering heaven and earth.

Fang Xuan, standing with his sword, appeared as insignificant as an ant before him.

With just one bite, he would be swallowed whole and reduced to nothingness.

The scene was heartbreaking to watch.

Facing the gaping tentacles that were lunging at him, Fang Xuan's eyes flashed with killing intent.

Sensing the killing intent in Fang Xuan's heart, the Azure Lotus Sword in his hand trembled.

It longed to draw its sword immediately and shatter this world.

Man and sword are of one mind.

Sensing the intent emanating from the Azure Lotus Sword, Fang Xuan drew his sword.

He raised his arm and slashed horizontally with his sword.

"Buzz!"

Azure sword threads bloomed from the Azure Lotus Sword.

As soon as it appeared, it transformed into a stunning swan that swept across the sky.

One sword, and the river is severed!

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the azure-clad swan slashed fiercely at the gaping maw filled with sharp teeth.

Time and space seem to have stood still.

With a sudden bite from its tentacle, it swallowed the cyan sword energy and began to chew it frantically.

A crisp cracking sound rang out, and the invincible sword energy was actually only able to break a few teeth before being shredded in front of this octopus demon king.

Upon seeing this, Master Yan couldn't help but let out a soft exclamation.

"good!"

So what if he's a sword cultivator?

He's still going to die at Steward Sun's hands.

The martial artists from the Gu and Li families who were watching the battle also showed expressions of ecstasy.

It seems Fang Xuan is no match for Steward Sun.

"You little beast, no matter how many tricks you use, you're nothing but an ant before a true powerhouse!"

Li Meng clenched his fists, his face full of excitement.

Li Mo Ran also breathed a sigh of relief, a cold smile curving her lips.

Once Fang Xuan is dead, it's only a matter of time before Li Xintong is caught.

"It seems your swordsmanship skills are nothing special after all."

Seeing the sword energy shattered, Sun Yang smiled, his brows revealing undisguised joy.

It seems that rumors are just rumors after all.

Sword cultivators are not invincible.

And as long as Fang Xuan is killed, all these opportunities he possesses will be his.

"Aren't you getting excited too soon?"

Fang Xuan simply smiled indifferently at Sun Yang's sarcastic remarks.

He raised his arm high, and with the Azure Lotus Sword in his hand, he slashed downwards.

A sword aura that stretched across the heavens and earth, as if cleaving through the void, slashed fiercely down at the giant tentacle not far away.

"sucker Punch!"

Sun Yang's eyes turned cold, and he said in a chilling voice, "Swallow him!"

At the tip of the tentacle, another blood-red demonic flower bloomed, swallowing the astonishing sword energy and Fang Xuan together.

"Boom!"

Half the sky seemed to have been swallowed up.

Exclamations rang out, and everyone in the audience looked horrified.

this......

Is that all?

After the initial shock, cheers erupted.

Those long-suppressed emotions were finally released.

If even Steward Sun can't do anything to Fang Xuan, then this group of people will probably only face certain death today.

Especially Manager Liang.

The young master warned him that if Fang Xuan didn't die, he would be the one to die.

Now that Fang Xuan is dead, he can live.

Having dealt with Fang Xuan, Sun Yang looked at Gu Xiao, who was struggling to survive under the Sun-Devouring Copper Ring. He frowned at first, then chuckled softly.

"This copper ring is also a good thing."

With his keen eye, he could tell at a glance that the bronze ring belonged to at least a fourth-rank military officer.

Such a treasure could fetch an astronomical price at any auction.

But Sun Yang wouldn't do that.

Even Gu Xiao, who was at the fourth level of the Divine Intent Realm, had been suppressed by the copper ring for a long time, and its ability was extraordinary.

To auction it off would be a terrible waste.

Whether for personal use or as a gift, it is the wisest choice.

Thinking about this, Sun Yang felt inexplicably excited.

He lightly stepped on the back of the octopus demon king, manipulating it to snatch the Sun-Devouring Copper Ring.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh!"

The octopus demon king's tentacles rushed toward the Sun-Devouring Copper Ring with lightning speed, preparing to take it.

Gu Xiao also noticed this and his expression became slightly anxious.

He was naturally aware of the special features of this bronze ring.

The stalemate has lasted so long not because he cannot get rid of the copper ring, but because he also wants to possess it.

Especially after seeing Sun Yang personally deal with Fang Xuan, Gu Xiao felt relieved and gradually weakened the power of the Sun-Devouring Copper Ring.

Just when success seemed imminent, Sun Yang suddenly intervened.

This made Gu both anxious and angry.

He began to accelerate, disregarding the consumption of spiritual energy, in order to suppress the power of the Sun-Devouring Copper Ring.

Just as Gu Xiao realized that the Sun-Devouring Copper Ring was gradually weakening and was about to take it down in one fell swoop, a terrifying aura that shocked all directions suddenly shot up into the sky from the ruins below.

This aura was so powerful that it tore apart the sea of ​​clouds and pierced the sky.

Gu Xiao's expression suddenly changed, but he gritted his teeth and grabbed the Sun-Devouring Copper Ring in his hand without hesitation, preparing to retreat.

"Boom!"

Just then, the pillar of power that shot straight into the sky exploded, turning into a ripple of energy that swept across the entire universe, sending him flying.

"Wow!"

Gu Xiao spat out a mouthful of blood and fell a hundred meters away in a very disheveled state, his face ashen and purple.

It was so close.

He almost got the bronze ring!

Gu Xiao's expression was uncertain, but he could only watch helplessly as the treasure he was about to obtain was engulfed by that enormous energy.

Actually, it wasn't just Gu Xiao.

Even the tentacles of the Octopus Demon King, upon touching the energy ripple, quickly retracted as if electrocuted.

It seemed that even it couldn't withstand the power of this energy.

Between heaven and earth, beneath the celestial canopy.

The blue light flickered, ethereal and uncertain.

Finally, a blue lotus bloomed between heaven and earth, revealing a graceful, ethereal figure within.

She has a graceful figure and an elegant and refined temperament.

Like a celestial maiden descending from the heavens to the mortal realm, she exudes a unique and otherworldly aura.

His eyes opened slightly, and a sharp, cold edge appeared between his originally gentle features.

Combined with the blue lotus mark between her eyebrows, she looked even more mysterious.

"Li Xintong?"

Below, Li Mo Ran exclaimed in shock, "She's Li Xin Tong? How is that possible?"

In her memory, shouldn't Li Xintong be timid and weak, like a girl next door?

How could it possibly have such a powerful, cold and aloof feeling?

On the contrary, he resembled the Li Guanlan of my memory by seven or eight points.

Could it be because they are sisters, sharing the same bloodline, that gives her this feeling?

"Rebellious daughter!"

Looking at the figure standing out of thin air, Li Meng's face twitched.

Yes, but not with relief.

Rather, it was genuine dislike and disgust, even resentment.

If it weren't for this rebellious daughter, how could Li Meng have become the laughingstock of the entire Mingyue County, his life and death not in his own hands?

"That little bitch isn't dead, but what about the old lady?"

As if remembering something, Li Moran quickly asked, "Where did the Old Madam go?"

Everyone looked on in realization.

Yes.

Where is Old Madam Li?

Didn't she go to see Li Xintong?

Now that the other party has shown up, why is there no sign of Old Madam Li?

"Could it be...?"

Li Meng's heart skipped a beat, as if he had just realized something, and he angrily said, "You rebellious daughter, what have you done to the old lady?"

Li Meng's words immediately caused the Li family members' expressions to change drastically.

Li Moran, in particular, began to tremble uncontrollably.

If that's the case, then...

Li Xintong, suspended in mid-air, raised her arm and made a grasping motion with her five fingers.

A sky full of azure light instantly converged upon her, all of it penetrating into the azure lotus mark between her brows.

Within her sea of ​​consciousness, a blue lotus flower emerged from its depths and quietly bloomed in her soul world.

With her sister's help, she successfully planted a blue lotus in her sea of ​​consciousness.

Most strangely, on the blue lotus, there was a faint, invisible flame burning.

Soulfire!

This is the realm of the Soul Path that countless Soul Masters pursue.

But Li Xintong achieved it so easily.

As her consciousness withdrew from her sea of ​​consciousness, Li Xintong's gaze swept in all directions, finally settling on Li Mozhan and the rest of the Li family.

A mocking smile curled at the corner of his mouth.

"You mean this old man?"

With a flick of her jade finger, an old figure covered in blood and with a feeble aura floated up in front of her.

It was none other than Old Madam Li!

"You want it? Then here you go."

As soon as she finished speaking, Old Madam Li fell directly from the sky, crashing down on Li Mozhan and the others.

Just as Old Madam Li was about to fall to the ground, Gu Xiao quickly grabbed her with his large hand, and with a surge of spiritual power, he wrapped her up and put her on the ground.

It was only when the Li family members saw Old Madam Li that things began to unfold.

Everyone's pupils contracted, and their faces showed deep terror.

Because at this moment, not only had Old Lady Li lost all her cultivation, but even her hands and feet had been cut off.

With her face covered in blood, one could not tell at all what Old Madam Li looked like unless they looked closely.

"this......"

Li Meng trembled at first, then roared furiously, his face contorted with rage, "You rebellious daughter, what have you done to the Old Madam?"

All the members of the Li family had bloodshot eyes and were trembling violently.

Old Madam Li was the pillar of the Li family, but now she has become a cripple and has been tortured beyond recognition.

This filled them with anger, but even more so with despair.

Especially Li Mozhan.

With the old lady in this state, can we still help her repair her martial meridians and rebuild her martial arts?

"Li Xintong!"

Li Mo Ran screamed angrily, "How could you be so vicious? This is the Old Madam! By seniority, she's your elder! How could you do this? Are you even human?"

"He only has himself to blame; he has no one else to complain about."

Faced with Li Moran's questioning, Li Xintong remained calm, showing no inner turmoil.

Old Madam Li's current ghastly state is entirely her own doing.

She was at a crucial moment in merging her soul with her sister's, and had no time to be distracted.

But this old hag, of all people, insisted on forcing her way into the secret chamber and even touched the formation, resulting in her limbs being severed by the sword energy within the formation.

After Li Xintong regained consciousness, the other party continued to curse at her, mentioning her mother and sister in his words.

This prompted Li Xintong, who had just lost her sister and was in the midst of grief, to directly strike and sever the dantian of Old Madam Li's qi sea.

"You unfilial daughter, you beast, you're worse than a pig or a dog!"

Li Meng pointed at Li Xintong and angrily shouted, "How could I have given birth to such an inhuman, vicious bastard like you!"

"You are just like your dead mother and sister—despicable, filthy, and disgusting!"

Faced with Li Meng's shouts and curses, Li Xintong's eyes turned completely cold.

She looked at Li Meng expressionlessly.

"Lowly? Dirty? Disgusting?"

Li Xintong shook her head and said, "You're wrong. The despicable, filthy, and disgusting one has always been you!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Li Xintong stretched out her finger and gently tapped Li Meng.

"You trash shouldn't even be alive."

An overwhelming and terrifying force suddenly descended upon him, directly suppressing Li Meng to his knees, his knees cracking with a crisp sound.

He roared shrilly, his voice filled with anger and terror.

"Li Xintong, you little bitch! I'm your father! How dare you treat me like this? Aren't you afraid of divine retribution?"

"Divine retribution?"

Li Xintong looked sad and murmured softly.

"If there is divine retribution, I hope it strikes you dead, you beast worse than a pig or a dog!"

The pressure suddenly doubled, causing Li Meng's bones to crack continuously, and blood to spurt from his mouth and nose.

"Also, from now on, my name is... Li Guanlan."

She murmured softly to herself, "She is me, and I am Guanlan."