The First Venerable of All Paths

"Attention everyone."

At that moment, He Jun's voice rang out.

"The next supply point is still 120 li away."

He Jun brandished his long whip and said in a deep voice, "We must speed up and arrive before dark."

Because the carriage was loaded with so much cargo, even though the dragon horse was incredibly fast, it dared not run at full speed.

Reaching the next supply point before dark is already the limit.

"yes!"

The convoy picked up speed slightly, kicking up clouds of dust.

He Jun rode up and walked to He Tieshan's side, whispering, "Second Uncle, after we pass the next supply point, should we continue along the route we planned? Or should we change course?"

Upon hearing this, He Tieshan's expression suddenly darkened.

He certainly understood what He Jun meant.

After passing the next supply point, if you want to continue forward, you must pass through Qingyangang.

However, during their last escort mission, they had a conflict with a local faction at Qingyangang.

Although no one died, the other party made some threatening remarks.

If we encounter them again, we will definitely have to pay a price.

"If we change routes, which way should we go?"

He Tieshan looked at He Jun, intending to test his highly regarded nephew.

He Jun seemed to have been prepared, taking out a map and lightly tapping it with his finger.

"The next supply point is in Wind Chime Town. Going left will take you past Green Rock Ridge, but going right..."

Draw your finger along the map and swipe to the right.

"Shelter Gorge!"

He Tieshan's eyes sharpened, and he said, "Jun-ge, do you know what it means to go through the Wind-Sheltering Gorge?"

"Know."

He Jun pursed his lips and said, "The Wind Shelter Gorge is the territory of that Wind Demon Tiger. Taking this route might provoke it."

The Wind Demon Tiger is a fifth-tier demon beast, equivalent to a Divine Intent Realm expert.

Moreover, this demon emperor also commands a large number of demonic beasts.

"Because the Wind Demon Tiger was injured by a martial artist, anyone who enters its territory will either be killed or forced to break in."

He Tieshan said, "Do you think we can get through with so many people?"

"If you're traveling at night and are extra careful, you might still have a chance."

He Jun said, "But if we go through Qingyan Ridge, those people won't let us pass easily either."

"Jun-ge'er, have you ever thought about what has enabled our Qinglong Escort Agency to survive to this day?"

He Tieshan neither agreed nor disagreed, but simply asked a question.

Looking at the security company flag fluttering in the wind, He Jun said decisively, "Integrity!"

"Haha, that's certainly true, but which escort agency didn't start with integrity?"

He Tieshan smiled first, then grinned and said, "But without sufficient strength, no amount of integrity is worthless."

"So, Second Uncle means... to continue along the original route?"

He Jun's eyes lit up.

"That's natural."

He Tieshan nodded and said, "The terrain of Bifeng Gorge is special. If we choose this place, not only will we have to take a detour, but once that beast targets us and attacks us from both sides, we won't even have a place to run. But Qingyangang is different."

A shrewd look appeared on He Tieshan's dark face.

"The group that occupied Qingyangang was just a force secretly controlled by a few local families."

He Tieshan grinned maliciously: "They're using the banner of ruling the mountains, but they just want to take advantage of the situation to extort money and curry favor."

"If we avoid them this time, how will outsiders perceive my Azure Dragon Escort Agency?"

He Jun nodded in deep agreement.

While it's true that security escort agencies rely on integrity, they also need sufficient strength to support them.

Once the reputation of the security escort agency is ruined, who will dare to hire them in the future?

"Therefore, why should we avoid their sharp edge?"

He Tieshan snorted coldly and said, "If they know what's good for them and obediently give way, then this matter will be over. But if they dare to treat my Qinglong Escort Agency like a pushover, hehe..."

A murderous glint flashed in He Tieshan's eyes.

"I wouldn't mind letting them know that the flag of my Azure Dragon Escort Agency isn't so easy to take down!"

He Jun perked up and said, "I understand. Let's proceed according to the previous plan."

"But don't be careless; we still need to be cautious."

He Tieshan stroked his beard and said, "Once we get to Fengling Town, let's send a few brothers to investigate and find out what they're capable of."

"clear!"

After He Jun rode away, He Tieshan hesitated for a moment, then turned his horse around and headed straight for Fang Xuan.

"Young Master Fang, there's something I need to discuss with you."

Lu Zhao had introduced it to He Tieshan before they set off.

Fang Xuan is the captain of the Lu family's guards, so she should consult with him promptly if there are any issues.

"Hey, please speak freely."

Fang Xuan smiled slightly and was quite polite to He Tieshan.

This person may appear rough and rugged, but is actually incredibly meticulous.

All matters concerning the entire convoy were arranged in an orderly manner.

This made Fang Xuan deeply appreciate the professionalism of the Azure Dragon Chamber of Commerce.

That's right.

He Tieshan didn't hide anything and said, "On the last delivery, we had a conflict with some local bastards at Qingyangang."

Fang Xuan looked at He Tieshan without saying a word.

"I don't plan to take a detour; I'm still going to take the Qingyangang route."

He Tieshan said, "If we get into another conflict with them, I might have to trouble Brother Fang to protect the women in the car."

"As for dealing with the enemy, leave it to my brothers."

After listening, Fang Xuan nodded and said, "Then everything will be done according to Chief He's wishes."

"it is good."

He Tieshan gave Fang Xuan a deep look, then turned and left.

"This young man is quite interesting."

He Tieshan pondered to himself.

If it were anyone else, hearing what he just said would have caused some emotional fluctuation, or even some doubt.

Fang Xuan remained calm throughout, his eyes and tone completely indifferent.

Such people are either very confident in their abilities or are clueless idiots who know nothing.

He Tieshan believed it was the former.

After all, President Lu, who is quite famous even in Zhongzhou, wouldn't choose a hothead as a bodyguard.

Fang Xuan was unaware that He Tieshan had determined Fang Xuan's strength based solely on his reactions.

He squeezed the horse's flanks with his legs and moved closer to the middle carriage.

"Knock knock!"

The curtains were quickly lifted, revealing Manman's cute and charming little face.

She winked at Fang Xuan, looking quite happy.

"Master, I have something to report."

Fang Xuan first smiled back at Manman, then spoke softly.

"explain."

Lu Zhao's voice came from inside the carriage.

Fang Xuanxian repeated He Tieshan's words, then transmitted his voice: "No matter what happens, you all stay in the car and are not allowed to get out."

"it is good."

Lu Zhao uttered a single word concisely, and then fell silent.

She whispered, "Brother Fang Xuan, I also want to ride a horse, is that okay?"

A delicate hand reached out, pressed down on Manman's head, and shoved it into the carriage.

"Stop fooling around!"

"Ouch, Mom, be gentle!"

Fang Xuan smiled slightly, then lowered his waist and mounted the horse, multitasking to continue comprehending the Spirit Fire Sword Technique.

This sword technique is far more powerful than the "Breaking Ten Thousand Laws" technique.

The residual power of the second move alone, Heavenly Fire Burial of Souls, destroyed an entire courtyard.

If it were combined with the power of heavenly fire and unleashed at full force, its destructive power would be astonishing.

Now, the first move, Spirit Fire Piercing the Sky, and the second move, Heavenly Fire Burying the Soul, have been completed.

Fang Xuan comprehended the third move, "Ten Thousand Fires Return to Nothingness".

He was already quite talented, and with the added blessing of his Enlightenment Platform, his progress in comprehending the third sword move was extremely fast.

Fang Xuan estimated that he would be able to comprehend the third move in at most three days.

"Three days is already very fast."

Fang Xuan's lips curled into a slight smile, his mood quite pleasant.

Just then, He Tieshan, who had just finished arranging things, turned his head and saw Fang Xuan smiling, and his heart skipped a beat.

With such a silly grin, is he really a simpleton?

"No, even if I've mastered the Spirit Fire Sword Technique, it's not enough to be safe."

Fang Xuan's eyes sharpened, and he pondered to himself.

"Zhao Qingcang has taken my Dao Body, and his talent is even greater than before. The Dao Seeking Sect will also devote all its efforts to nurturing him, and his cultivation techniques and martial arts will definitely not be weak either."

Moreover, he was not just facing Zhao Qingcang, but the entire Dao Asking Sect.

"If we can break through to the Divine Intent Realm, that would be fine. If we can't, then we'll need to add more trump cards."

Fang Xuan's inherited memories contained many martial arts secrets.

However, ordinary martial arts are not even as powerful as the Spirit Fire Sword Technique, so practicing them is just a waste of time.

It's too profound for him to cultivate with his current level of skill.

"Although the Heavenly Fire is powerful enough, it is limited by the divine soul and cannot unleash its full power."

Fang Xuan's mind raced.

"If possible, we should unleash the full power of the Heavenly Fire beforehand..."

Countless thoughts flashed through his mind, only to be extinguished by him.

In the end, Fang Xuan reluctantly came to a conclusion.

"Ultimately, it's because the power of the soul is insufficient."

If he were a third-grade Soul Master, Fang Xuan would have several ways to unleash the full power of the Heavenly Fire.

"Forget it, I'll just continue studying the Heavenly Fire Burial of Souls."

......

On the official road, the caravan, having rested overnight, continued its journey.

However, many people noticed that the relaxed atmosphere yesterday gradually became heavy after leaving Wind Chime Town.

He Tieshan's voice grew louder and louder.

The men who enjoyed making crude jokes stopped laughing and joking, gripping their knives tightly at their waists, their hawk-like eyes searching the surroundings.

"Da da da!"

Around noon, the heavy sound of horses' hooves rang out.

Fang Xuan, who was in a state of deep contemplation, quickly regained his composure and looked up.

At the end of the official road, dust and smoke billowed up.

Soon, a man from the Qinglong Escort Agency rode up on horseback and came to a sudden stop in front of He Tieshan.

"Third Master, something terrible has happened!"

The man's face was solemn, and even his voice trembled slightly.

"What are you doing in such a panic?"

He Tieshan glared at him and said, "What is it? Tell me slowly."

"Scarface has been detained by the people from Qingyangang!"

The man wiped the sweat from his face hastily and said, "They said if we don't hand over 30% of the goods, we'll be waiting to collect our corpses."

"boom!"

These words enraged all the members of the escort agency.

"They dare to detain even people from my Azure Dragon Escort Agency? They've got a death wish!"

"These bastards are tired of living!"

"Third leader, give me ten men, I'll take them down!"

The crowd was filled with rage; the men's eyes were bloodshot and their faces were contorted with murderous intent.

"Shut your mouths, all of you!"

He Tieshan coldly retorted, "We make a living as bodyguards, not by fighting and brawling with others."

"Are we just going to let it go like this?"

The burly man who had suggested wiping out Qingyangang's forces said with red eyes, "Little Scarface absolutely cannot be harmed!"

"Do I need you to remind me?"

A cold glint flashed in He Tieshan's eyes as he said, "He Jun, take a few brothers and go negotiate with them. Either release them, or..."

"Let's fight them for real!"

These words were spoken with chilling murderous intent.

"Yes, Second Uncle!"

He Jun quickly selected several burly men, all of whom were experts at the Condensation Realm.

"Walk!"

At He Jun's command, several figures shot off like arrows, creating a long trail.

Fang Xuan, on horseback, frowned slightly.

"Head of the team, hurry up and catch up. I'll be waiting for you up ahead."

After saying that, Fang Xuan spurred his horse and chased after He Jun and the others, much to He Tieshan's astonishment.

He Tieshan's expression changed.

That naive young man.

"Everyone, speed up!"