The First Venerable of All Paths

"Fang Xuan, what should we do?"

Li Guanlan approached Fang Xuan, his tone somewhat grave.

Facing the combined attack of three experts at the fifth level of the Divine Intent Realm, Li Guanlan felt immense pressure.

Most importantly, this is Mingyue County.

She worried that the sounds of fighting would attract powerful figures from the Gu family and the Sihai Chamber of Commerce.

Fang Xuan shared the same concern.

"Find a way to break through the encirclement, and assemble thirty miles outside the city."

Despite his worries, Fang Xuan remained relatively calm.

He reminded Li Guanlan, "Remember, don't linger in the fight!"

"Walk!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Fang Xuan vanished from his spot, transforming into a golden dragon fish.

When it appeared, it was already more than 100 meters away.

The moment Fang Xuan set off, Li Guanlan also moved.

With a twist of her lithe body, she moved like an elusive ray of light, leaping over the courtyard wall and rushing into the intricate alleyway.

"Are you able to leave?"

A man in black robes sneered and said, "Hand the woman over to me, and the other one is yours. Leave no survivors!"

"yes!"

The two nodded in unison and then disappeared into the air.

The next moment, a figure appeared in front of Fang Xuan, blocking his path.

Another person appeared behind Fang Xuan.

Without saying a word, the two of them each used their spiritual power to condense palms and ran towards Fang Xuan, one after the other.

Faced with the combined attack of two experts at the fifth level of the Divine Intent Realm, Fang Xuan was not so arrogant as to think he could defeat them.

He simply flicked his whisk, striking the spiritual energy palm in front of him, and stomped his feet on the ground, assuming a posture of fighting to the death.

"Wow, you've got some nerve."

The man let out a cold laugh, then swung his claw at Fang Xuan's face.

The fierce wind emanating from his five fingers was enough to pierce through a stone wall and easily crush Fang Xuan's head.

A cold glint flashed in Fang Xuan's eyes. Before the other's five fingers could fall, he moved half a step to the left in an unusual posture.

It was only a half-step, yet it perfectly avoided the opponent's sharp edge.

Even more coincidentally, the spiritual energy palm strike coming from behind hit the person in front of them.

"Bang!"

A muffled sound rang out, and the person in front trembled, involuntarily taking a few steps back.

Taking this opportunity, Fang Xuan flashed away, stepping on a green lotus, and soared into the sky.

Its speed was so fast that it completely stunned the two of them.

"What's wrong with you?"

There was some annoyance in his voice.

"You had the nerve to blame me when it was your own carelessness!"

The man behind him sneered, "Alright, stop standing there. That kid's a bit slippery; we can't let him get away."

Although the person in front was frustrated, he could only continue chasing after Fang Xuan.

"What kind of movement technique is this kid using? How can he be so fast!"

Seeing that they had failed to catch up with Fang Xuan and instead allowed him to widen the distance between them, the two were even more shocked.

"Never mind that for now!"

Another person said, "We absolutely cannot let this person go, otherwise we won't be able to explain ourselves when we get back."

"Hmph, don't let me catch you, or you'll be sorry!"

Enraged, the two moved even faster.

Three streaks of light flashed across the sky above Mingyue County, quickly attracting the attention of many powerful figures.

"Who are these people? Daring to fly through the air at this time, they're courting death!"

Several martial artists who were sitting in the restaurant boasting looked on in surprise as they watched the three figures that had just flown by.

"Ever since that incident a while ago, the Gu family and the Sihai Chamber of Commerce have issued an order that no one should fly through the city without permission, or they will bear the consequences."

"These three are practically defying the law."

"But have you noticed how terrifying the auras of those two behind them are? They're probably no less powerful than the Gu family's Grand Elder."

This discovery immediately shocked the group even more.

"This is none of our business, mind your own business!"

At this very moment, Fang Xuan was riding the Azure Lotus Sword, hurtling towards the outside of the city, not daring to stop at all.

He needed to leave before the Gu family and the Sihai Chamber of Commerce could react.

"Fang Xuan, there are people ahead!"

At this moment, Fang Xuan heard the Crimson Scale Demon Emperor's urgent voice transmission in his mind: "Quickly move to the left!"

Fang Xuan's heart sank, and he immediately sensed an aura rushing towards him from the direction of the city gate.

Without even seeing him in person, Fang Xuan knew it was the guard he had seen at the city gate before.

Fang Xuan dared not delay for even a moment. He turned around and quickly flew to the left, his speed several times faster than before.

"Who dares to fly through the city!"

A furious roar rang out, and sure enough, the guard at the city gate was seen flying through the air.

"Oh no, we've been found out!"

The two men in black robes were startled. One of them said, "What do we do now? If we continue to pursue them, we might attract a large number of powerful figures."

"What are you afraid of?"

The person who almost accidentally injured his companion said, "He's just an ant at the first level of the Divine Intent Realm. He can be easily crushed with a single finger."

"Don't act impulsively!"

The other party quickly replied, "Crushing them is easy, but if we attract the attention of the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce, we'll have a lot of trouble too."

"Then what do you suggest we do?"

"Let's retreat!"

Seeing that Fang Xuan was almost out of sight, the man said, "They've probably succeeded over there. We can't expose ourselves yet!"

"Okay, whatever you say!"

Once they made up their minds, the two turned around and disappeared underground like ghosts, then darted through several alleys.

Finally, his aura subsided and he quickly disappeared.

The powerful expert from the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce arrived with a roar, searched the area, but found nothing.

"Elder Zhou, what's going on?"

At this moment, a figure also broke through the air and landed in front of Elder Zhou.

"We only know that there are powerful individuals flying through the city, but we don't know the specifics yet."

Upon hearing this, the man asked in surprise, "Could it be Fang Xuan?"

"It shouldn't be."

Elder Zhou shook his head and said, "Even if that kid is bold, he wouldn't dare to return to the city at this time, would he?"

"Too."

The other party nodded and said, "However, we must take precautions against this. Let's report it to the Grand Elder immediately."

"it is good."

Meanwhile, on the other side...

Fang Xuan hovered on his sword, a helpless expression on his face.

Because of the figure that appeared in front of him.

Lu Fa, the Grand Elder of the Sihai Chamber of Commerce.

"Your Excellency is so arrogant in flying through the city; you really don't respect the Four Seas Merchant Guild at all."

Lu Fa stared intently at Fang Xuan, or more precisely, at the feet of Fang Xuan.

Although Fang Xuan had used a secret technique to conceal the aura of the Azure Lotus Sword, its jade-green color made Lu Fa more wary.

Having seen Fang Xuan use the Azure Lotus Sword and the Azure Lotus Karmic Fire, he naturally paid more attention to this color.

Moreover, the aura emanating from this Taoist priest was extremely strange.

While one cannot sense their specific cultivation level, like Fang Xuan, they exude an unfathomable sense of mystery.

"Immeasurable Heavenly Venerable, I am Xuan Tian, ​​and I greet Fellow Daoist Lu Fa."

Fang Xuan forced himself to calm down, gave Lu Fa a Taoist salute, and said, "This humble Taoist is unaware of the rules here and has disturbed you, fellow Taoist. Please forgive me."

"Do you know me?"

Lu Fa was startled and became even more vigilant.

At the same time, he kept scrutinizing Fang Xuan, trying to find a flaw in his plan.

Although Lu Fa had witnessed many of Fang Xuan's methods, he had never revealed his greatest trump card.

Upon hearing this, Fang Xuan's mind stirred, and a wisp of purple energy gently flowed across his body, making him appear even more ethereal.

He was just like a genuine Taoist master.

"The Four Seas Chamber of Commerce is located all over Qingzhou. I have naturally heard of Fellow Daoist Lu Fa's reputation."

Fang Xuan had a warm smile on his face and was calm and composed, showing no sign of nervousness.

In truth, he was already feeling extremely uneasy.

He hoped that the power of the primordial chaos would allow him to get away with it.

Upon seeing the chaotic purple aura surrounding Fang Xuan, Lu Fa's heart was filled with even greater shock.

Purple Qi of the Mysterious Gate, a True Taoist?

The purple aura of the Xuanmen is a unique manifestation of power in Taoism.

I've heard that they can absorb the purple energy of heaven and earth to enhance their own strength.

However, those Taoist practitioners who can make the purple aura of the Xuanmen (mysterious gate) manifest externally are collectively called True Persons.

Don't be fooled by the fact that Taoist masters, despite their comparable cultivation and divine realm, represent a completely different level of spiritual attainment.

The mystical purple aura can only be cultivated by those with great perseverance, obtained by those with great supernatural powers, and possessed by those with great merit.

Without decades of dedicated practice, thorough study of Taoist classics, and the accumulation of sufficient merit, it is impossible to become a true person.

A Taoist master can easily crush many strong individuals of the same level.

Even so, Lu Fa still had some doubts.

"So it was True Man Xuantian. I was mistaken."

Lu Fa bowed indifferently and said, "I just wonder, what was the deal with those two who were chasing the Master just now?"

"Ah, this is just a coincidence."

This old fellow is really wary. Cursing under his breath, Fang Xuan said with a bitter expression, feigning helplessness, "I just entered the city and happened to encounter someone setting a fire. I took action to stop it, but who would have thought that the other side had many people and wanted to kill me to silence me. I had no choice but to temporarily avoid their sharp edge. I'm sorry to have made Fellow Daoist Lu laugh at me."

"What?"

Lu Fa's expression changed, and he said, "You mean, those people just now were the culprits who set fire to the Li family's house? Do you know their background?"

Huh, this guy actually believed it?

However, Fang Xuan dared not show the slightest sign of joy; instead, he revealed a look of deep sorrow and grief.

"Although we do not know his origins, judging from his sinister aura and aggressive and ruthless actions, he has always been a person of unorthodox and unorthodox ways."

Fang Xuan said, "Could it be that the city's ban on flying is also related to these people?"

This question completely baffled Lu Fa.

That's right, he didn't know who the other party was either. It was just that the news of the Li family mansion being burned to the ground had spread throughout the entire Mingyue County.

If he said no, he didn't know how to explain it.

Just as Lu Fa was in a dilemma, Elder Zhou arrived by air.

"Is it you?"

Upon seeing Fang Xuan, Elder Zhou was immediately stunned.

"Elder Zhou, have you met True Person Xuantian?"

Lu Fa looked at Elder Zhou with a hint of inquiry in his eyes.

Xuan Tian Zhenren?

Despite his doubts, Elder Zhou answered honestly, "Reporting to the Grand Elder, I saw this Xuan Tian... True Person when he entered the city."

Entering the city through the main gate?

Then there shouldn't be any problems.

Thinking of this, Lu Fa quickly said to Fang Xuan, "It turns out it was all a misunderstanding, please don't overthink it, Master."

"Fellow Daoist Lu, you're too kind. It's good that we've spoken frankly."

Fang Xuan waved his hands repeatedly and said, "If Fellow Daoist Lu has nothing else to do, I will take my leave now."

"Don't be hasty, sir."

Seeing that Fang Xuan was about to leave, Lu Fa quickly said, "It's rare for a True Person to come all this way, and you've even seen the arsonist's face. I happen to have a favor to ask."

Fang Xuan cursed inwardly, but his smile remained unchanged as he said, "Could it be that Fellow Daoist Lu Fa wishes for my assistance in capturing him?"

"Exactly."

Lu Fa said, "That murderer is vicious and reckless. If left unchecked, he may cause great harm to people and cause panic."

"I see that you are a kind and compassionate person, and I think you would not want to see such a villain causing trouble for the people."

Lu Fa's thinking was very simple.

Since he is a Taoist master, it's always good to make friends with him.

But Fang Xuan was dumbfounded.

That old scoundrel, does he still suspect him?

Just as Fang Xuan was in a dilemma, a hoarse, soft laugh suddenly rang out.

"Master, we've finally found you!"