The First Venerable of All Paths

"Six bodies amidst clouds and mist?"

Cen Fei was taken aback at first, then overjoyed.

The Six Bodies of Clouds and Mist is the strongest secret technique of Luoxia Valley, which can enhance one's combat power in all aspects.

It also provides a certain boost to martial arts, movement techniques, strength, and even spiritual power.

Once this secret technique is used, one's strength can increase by at least three times.

However, in the entire Sunset Valley, there are not many disciples who have mastered the Six Bodies of Cloud and Mist, no more than a handful.

Song Fan's use of the Cloud and Mist Six Bodies technique signifies his intention to decide the outcome of the battle in a single move.

"Six-hit combo of clouds and mist!"

Song Fan held a claw in one hand and a palm upright in the other.

With alternating palm and claw attacks, they launched a continuous barrage of strikes at Fang Xuan.

Palm and claw shadows enveloped Fang Xuan, blocking all his escape routes.

"To use two martial arts techniques simultaneously?"

Fang Xuan was taken aback, then burst into laughter.

"To do two things at once, that's truly a brilliant idea."

Then, Fang Xuan raised his arm and threw another punch.

In Tantai Mingyue's eyes, Fang Xuan's punch was like a river full of water crashing against the rocks on the shore.

Song Fan felt that he was that reef.

No matter how firmly it stood, it gradually began to falter under the relentless erosion of the river.

The shadows of palms and claws vanished completely.

The immense power of his fist transformed into a surging river, crashing fiercely towards him.

"puff!"

The radiant light surrounding him was shattered, and a fist struck Song Fan squarely in the chest.

The originally surging fist intent was completely subdued at this moment, failing to destroy Song Fan, but merely knocking him back.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh!"

Song Fan clutched his chest, gasping for breath.

The look in her eyes as she looked at Fang Xuan was filled with nothing but shock and desolation.

He lost again.

And this time the defeat was even faster and more complete.

Everything he was so proud of couldn't even withstand a single move from Fang Xuan.

If Fang Xuan had wanted to, that punch would have been enough to kill him.

"I lost."

Song Fan looked dejected and turned to leave.

"Senior Brother Song Fan..."

Watching Song Fan's retreating figure, the disciples of Luoxia Valley were filled with mixed emotions and found it hard to accept.

Their revered senior brother Song Fan was defeated by an unknown fellow in just two moves.

At this moment, they dared not question Fang Xuan.

This person is so strong, could he be a disciple of one of the top sects?

That's for sure.

Cen Fei and Zhang Rao exchanged a glance, silently retreated into the crowd, and then quietly left.

"I didn't expect you to be this strong."

Tantai Caiyun looked at Fang Xuan, smiled, and said, "Congratulations."

"It was just luck."

Fang Xuan said, "He's actually not weak, but his eagerness to win made him lose his composure."

Of course, this was just Fang Xuan being polite.

Song Fan is indeed strong.

However, Fang Xuan himself had reached several extreme realms, possessing the Chaos Saint Body and the Nine-Turn Golden Core, making his physical body extremely powerful and his foundation profound.

Even among the disciples of those major sects, there is a huge gap between them and him.

"Kid, I never knew you were so talented."

Tantai Mingyue clapped her hands lightly, her eyes filled with the look of someone who had found a treasure when she looked at Fang Xuan.

"Interested in joining my Sunset Valley?"

Tantai Mingyue blinked and said with a smile, "If you are willing, I can take you under my wing."

"What? Martial Aunt Mingyue wants to take on a disciple?"

"Not only am I taking on apprentices, but I'm also taking on a male disciple!"

"Oh my god, did I hear that right?"

Everyone in Luoxia Valley knows that Tantai Mingyue has always been indifferent to worldly affairs and rarely pays attention to anything happening in the valley.

Many disciples joined Luoxia Valley specifically because of her.

But Tantai Mingyue showed no politeness and refused them all.

This was the first time she had proactively offered to take on apprentices.

For a moment, everyone looked at Fang Xuan with envy and jealousy.

If I could become a disciple of Uncle Mingyue, I would have a great advantage in being close to Senior Sister Caiyun (Junior Sister).

Tantai Caiyun looked at Fang Xuan expectantly, hoping he would agree.

On the contrary, Li Guanlan frowned slightly.

"Thank you for your kindness, senior."

Fang Xuan bowed slightly and declined, saying, "This junior already has a master and it is not appropriate for me to become a disciple of another."

Although he has no master in name, he has the inheritance of nine emperors and does not need the guidance of a famous teacher.

Besides, even if she wanted to become his disciple, Tantai Mingyue's cultivation level... was not good enough.

However, this couldn't be said aloud, so to avoid embarrassment for both parties, Fang Xuan had to come up with an excuse.

"What a pity."

Tantai Mingyue looked regretful, then smiled freely and said, "I really don't know what kind of master could have taught such a prodigy as you."

Fang Xuan smiled but did not respond.

Upon hearing this, everyone suddenly understood.

So this guy has a master mentor behind him, that explains it.

Otherwise, since we're all about the same age, how can we feel bad if you're so outstanding?

"I have disturbed you greatly today, and it is time for me to take my leave."

Not wanting to cause any more trouble, Fang Xuan took the initiative to say goodbye.

"Fang Xuan, let me take you there."

After speaking, Tantai Caiyun took the lead and led the way.

Fang Xuan did not refuse.

To his surprise, Tantai Mingyue was also following behind.

After escorting Fang Xuan and his companion to the gate of Luoxia Valley, Tantai Caiyun said, "Fang Xuan, I'll go back and talk to Senior Brother Song."

"I'm sorry to have troubled you."

"I should be the one apologizing."

Tantai Caiyun shook her head and said, "It was Senior Brother Song who was in the wrong. I apologize to you on his behalf."

"Alright, stop apologizing to each other."

Tantai Mingyue rolled her eyes and tossed a jade pendant to Fang Xuan.

"You saved Caiyun, so you are the benefactor of my Tantai family."

Tantai Mingyue said, "If you ever encounter trouble, you can take this jade token to the Tantai family for help."

"Senior, this..."

Just as Fang Xuan was about to refuse, Tantai Mingyue said, "Just take it. I don't like people who are wishy-washy."

"Fang Xuan, keep this safe."

Tantai Caiyun transmitted her voice, "If... if I have the chance, I will go to the Dao Asking Sect to cheer you on."

"good!"

Fang Xuan put away the jade token and clasped his hands in a fist salute to Tantai Mingyue: "Then this junior will accept it without being impolite."

"Miss Tantai, farewell!"

Watching Fang Xuan leave, Tantai Caiyun suddenly sighed softly.

"What's wrong? Are you interested?"

Seeing her niece in such a state, Tantai Mingyue joked, "If you can't bear to part with him, how about your aunt brings him back before he goes too far?"

"Auntie, what did you say?"

Tantai Caiyun blushed and stamped her foot on the ground, extremely shy.

"Oh, so you can be shy, little girl?"

Tantai Mingyue covered her mouth and chuckled, then said seriously, "However, Caiyun, your aunt must remind you, I observe that Fang Xuan is entangled in karma and is no ordinary person. If you get too close to him, it will not do you any good."

"Auntie, how could you do this?"

Tantai Caiyun glared at him with her phoenix eyes and said, "After all, he saved my life."

"That's precisely why Auntie needs to be even more careful."

Tantai Mingyue raised her hand and patted Tantai Caiyun's head, saying softly, "How many people have targeted my Tantai family over the years? If it weren't for that, your aunt wouldn't have had to hide you in this small Mingyue County and submit to the fate of Luoxia Valley back then."

"Auntie, you're overthinking it."

Tantai Caiyun shook her head and said, "Fang Xuan is not one of their people."

"You've only met him a few times? How much do you really know about him?"

Tantai Mingyue said with a serious expression, "You should know that those people will stop at nothing to get what belongs to my Tantai family."

"Auntie, do you know something?"

Tantai Caiyun suddenly changed the subject.

Tantai Mingyue was taken aback, then blinked slightly: "I don't know what you're talking about."

"Is it Cen Fei or Zhang Yao?"

Tantai Caiyun said calmly, "Yes and no, I guess Elder Hou was also involved."

"Sigh, as expected, nothing can be hidden from you."

Tantai Mingyue sighed deeply and said, "But why don't you suspect Song Fan? You know, all these years, he has tried every means to get close to you."

"He doesn't have the brains for it."

"Haha, if Han Gu knew you were talking about his disciple like that, wouldn't he want to fight me to the death?"

Tantai Mingyue covered her mouth and laughed, her laughter like a surging tide.

"What does Aunt think of Master?"

"Just like his foolish apprentice."

Tantai Mingyue rolled her eyes and said, "Let's go. Once I get my hands on that thing, we'll leave this awful place."

"Auntie, does it have to be this way?"

Tantai Caiyun was somewhat speechless.

"Otherwise what?"

Tantai Mingyue snorted and said, "We've been here for three years, three years! If we don't use some tricks, that old guy in the valley won't give me that thing."

"But I can..."

Tantai Mingyue interrupted her niece directly, saying earnestly, "Caiyun, we can't wait, and neither can the Tantai family."

......

"Where do we go next?"

After leaving Sunset Valley, Li Guanlan looked at Fang Xuan.

Do you know how to get to the Beast Taming Hall?

Fang Xuan licked his lips, a bloodthirsty killing intent flashing in his eyes.

"What are you doing at the Beast Taming Hall?"

Li Guanlan was taken aback and said, "Seeking revenge?"

"good."

Fang Xuan made no attempt to hide anything from Li Guanlan, saying, "That bastard Liu Ming has led people to ambush and kill me many times. If I don't vent this anger, my Dao heart will not be stable."

"Well said! I've been waiting for this for ages!"

The Crimson Scale Demon Emperor's voice suddenly rang in their ears: "This time, we'll wipe out their Beast Taming Hall!"

"Weren't you sleeping? Why did you suddenly wake up?"

Fang Xuan was somewhat surprised.

Chi Lin chuckled and ignored Fang Xuan's question.

"Are you afraid of the Ghost Hand Bone Demon?"

Fang Xuan quickly dismissed his own guess, saying, "No, if it were just the Ghost Hand Bone Demon, you wouldn't use slumber as an excuse. Could it be... related to Tantai Caiyun?"

"Kid, don't ask anymore."

The Crimson Scale Demon Emperor sighed and said in a complicated tone, "I can only tell you that you should stay away from people with the surname Tantai in the future, or you will get yourself into huge trouble."

"Even larger than the Dao Seeking Sect?"

"The Daoist Sect?"

The Crimson Scale Demon Emperor scoffed, "They're nothing. In the entire Nine Provinces Continent, the only ones who can be associated with Tantai are probably places like Tianbao Tower."

Fang Xuan frowned.

Unexpectedly, the Tantai family has such a powerful background.

"Perhaps you're just overthinking it."

Fang Xuan said, "Tantai Caiyun should have no connection with the Tantai family, otherwise why would she join the small Luoxia Valley? It doesn't make sense."

"Whatever you want."

The Crimson Scale Demon Emperor changed the subject, saying, "But as promised, that bastard from the Beast Taming Hall must die!"

"rest assured."

Fang Xuan smiled coldly: "He won't survive!"