The First Venerable of All Paths

"This is the third time!"

Inside the cave, Fang Xuan felt the divine soul power sweeping across the sky, and his expression turned slightly serious.

In just half a day, Fang Xuan had already noticed that three powerful figures had successively scanned the cave.

If Fang Xuan hadn't set up an array beforehand to conceal his aura, he would have been discovered long ago.

"This unusual behavior must be the work of the Business Alliance!"

Fang Xuan's battle in Sunset Town completely offended the Merchant Alliance and various other forces.

They will definitely not give up.

The joint attack was also within Fang Xuan's expectations.

"Hiding here isn't a solution; we must move as soon as possible, or we'll be discovered sooner or later."

Fang Xuan looked at the little bamboo, hesitant.

If the Merchant Alliance really sends people to besiege him, it will be inconvenient for him to have Xiao Zhu with him.

But Fang Xuan was even more worried if he didn't bring her along.

As if sensing Fang Xuan's predicament, the Crimson Scale Demon Emperor said nonchalantly, "Leave this little girl to me."

"Do you have a solution?"

The Crimson Scale Demon Emperor chuckled: "Just you wait and see."

It then opened its mouth wide and swallowed the little bamboo whole amidst the little bamboo's exclamation.

The Crimson Scale Demon Emperor patted his belly with his claws and said, "Don't worry, she'll be fine inside me."

"You can do that?"

Fang Xuan was completely dumbfounded.

"What's the big deal?"

The Crimson Scale Demon Emperor said, "I have a special area in my belly that can hold living creatures and sustain them for ten to fifteen days, enough for us to leave this Sunset Wasteland."

"Your Majesty the Demon Emperor has truly solved a great problem for me; I am deeply grateful."

"Come on."

The Crimson Scale Demon Emperor rolled his eyes and said, "I just don't want to be held back by this little girl and unable to unleash my full power and have a great slaughter."

Given the strength of the Crimson Scale Demon Emperor, he had naturally already noticed the unusual situation that had occurred in the past few days.

"Alright, if they really are from the Merchant Alliance, then let's have another fight!"

Fang Xuan nodded and said, "However, we can't let them entangle us. Our primary goal is to leave Sunset Wasteland as soon as possible."

"Knowing that you are going to the Daoist Sect for an appointment, how could I not know the importance of this matter?"

The Crimson Scale Demon Emperor transformed into a tiny snake, coiled around Fang Xuan's shoulder, and said, "If we get the chance, we'll take him down; if not, we'll make a run for it."

Fang Xuan glanced at the Crimson Scale Demon Emperor for no apparent reason.

"Why are you looking at me?"

"It's nothing."

Fang Xuan felt that the Crimson Scale Demon Emperor seemed to be becoming more and more childish.

Could it be...?

Just then, another aura swept over and locked onto the cave.

The next moment, the entire cave began to shake violently.

"We've been discovered!"

With his cave attacked, Fang Xuan became too lazy to hide any longer. He put away the formation, took out the Phoenix Cry Sword, and with one strike, shattered the cave and rushed out like a streak of light.

"Boom!"

As soon as Fang Xuan left the cave, the entire mountain collapsed.

Fang Xuan hovered in the air on his sword, looking at the person who had made the move with icy eyes.

"What is your intention in disturbing my cultivation without cause?"

Attacking another's cave dwelling and disturbing their cultivation is a major taboo in the martial arts world.

This reaction from the other party is perfectly normal.

"Fang Xuan, it really is you!"

He was a martial artist at the Divine Intent Realm, exuding a murderous aura. He was short and thin, but his eyes were full of cunning and treacherousness.

"I never expected you to be hiding here, and I even ran into you."

The man chuckled shrilly: "You're already on the Wasteland Kill List. Killing you will bring you plenty of benefits."

Fang Xuan's portrait had already spread throughout the entire Sunset Wasteland.

The most obvious sign is the black box behind Fang Xuan; anyone who sees it will recognize it at a glance.

"Kill me?"

Fang Xuan laughed as well: "I'm afraid you don't have that ability."

As soon as he finished speaking, Fang Xuan vanished from his spot.

When it reappeared, it was already behind that person.

He swung his Phoenix Cry Sword and unleashed a single strike.

"Wow, that's fast!"

The man's expression changed drastically, but his reaction was quick.

A black dagger appeared in his hand, and he stabbed it behind him with a backhand motion.

"Ding!"

The dagger met the tip of the sword, and a powerful aura swept out, forcing Fang Xuan back.

"Tsk, is that all the strength you've got?"

The man grinned: "Everyone talks about you like a god, a genius swordsman, killing enemies beyond your realm, all the glory and accolades. But after seeing you today, you're nothing special!"

"Yeah?"

Fang Xuan steadied himself, but his face was full of mocking sneers.

The man was initially confused, but then...

A sharp claw slammed down from the air with sudden speed before he could react.

"Oh no, it's that demon king!"

Realizing this, he knew it was too late.

Since the Crimson Scale Demon Emperor chose to launch a sneak attack, he must have already seized the opportunity.

"puff!"

The domineering and terrifying force slammed into the man, smashing his body in half.

"mean......"

The man uttered two words before his upper body plummeted to the ground, his face still bearing shock and regret.

"Well done."

Fang Xuan was very satisfied with this.

As early as when they made their move, he and the Crimson Scale Demon Emperor had already planned that Fang Xuan would attract the other party's attention while the Crimson Scale Demon Emperor would launch a sneak attack.

As expected, this martial artist at the first level of the Divine Intent Realm was killed.

"With me in charge, one is worth two!"

The Crimson Scale Demon Emperor was beaming with pride.

"Someone else is coming, let's get out of here!"

Fang Xuan looked to the east and saw several figures rapidly approaching from afar.

Without saying a word, he immediately flew away on his sword.

The Crimson Scale Demon Emperor transformed into a streak of red lightning, quickly catching up with Fang Xuan. He then transformed into a small snake and firmly gripped Fang Xuan's shoulder.

Soon, three warriors dressed in identical attire, with eagle tattoos on their chests, appeared at the battlefield.

They are members of the Flying Eagle Mercenary Group.

They are currently conducting a large-scale search for Fang Xuan's whereabouts.

Looking at the half-corpse on the ground, one of the mercenaries said, "There is residual demonic energy in the wound, but it wasn't caused by a wild beast. It should be the demon king beside Fang Xuan."

"The enemy is flying too fast on their swords; we simply can't catch up. We can only send the message back to the regiment for the regimental leader and others to decide."

The leader nodded and then took out a small black bird, about the size of a palm, from his sleeve.

"Go."

He stuck a talisman on the bird, and the bird flapped its wings and flew back the way it came.

After passing on the message, the three did not leave, but waited in place.

Not long after, two figures appeared, both also tattooed with eagles.

"Are you sure it's Fang Xuan?"

One of them landed on the ground, looked at the corpse, and began to examine it carefully.

"It really is the aura of a demonic beast; it's definitely Fang Xuan."

He looked at the three mercenaries and asked, "Which way did he escape in?"

"Reporting to the Second Regiment Commander, to the west!"

The mercenary said, "We'll send you a message as soon as we find out."

"Well done, I, the commander, will reward you handsomely when we get back."

The second leader of the Flying Eagle Mercenary Group said, "However, this is not something you can interfere with. Just be responsible for spreading the news and make sure everyone knows."

"Yes, Second Regiment Commander!"

The three men looked pleased and then turned and left.

"Second brother, why did you spread the news?"

Another person said, "Isn't this just letting others steal our people for free?"

"Third brother, you don't know this."

The second regimental commander said calmly, "If that kid surnamed Fang were so easy to deal with, why would the Merchant Alliance have to spend such a huge sum to offer a bounty on him?"

"Don't forget, besides being a sword cultivator himself, he also has a demon king protecting him."

The second commander said, "Although our Flying Eagles is one of the top ten mercenary groups, we are not going to sacrifice all our brothers for a so-called vice leader of the Merchant Alliance."

"I see, Second Brother is so quick-witted."

The third regimental commander looked on with admiration.

"Third brother, you must remember this."

The second regimental commander patted the third regimental commander on the shoulder and said, "The roots of our Flying Eagles are in Sunset Wasteland, not in Sunset Town."

"Spreading the word is already giving the Business Alliance face; get less involved in the rest."

"I've remembered what you said, Second Brother."

Fang Xuan, who had already flown deep into the wasteland on his sword, was unaware that as the flying eagle relayed the message, all the forces involved in the encirclement and annihilation of him knew that he was in the Sunset Wasteland and were pursuing him like locusts.

Fang Xuan was naturally not foolish enough to only go in one direction.

Along the way, he adjusted his direction several times, trying to avoid everyone as much as possible.

"It's a pity that his soul hasn't recovered yet, otherwise we could have added another layer of protection."

In the battle of Sunset Town, Fang Xuan reversed his blood and qi twice, forcibly increasing his cultivation level.

Especially when the hair is white, the backlash on the soul is extremely great.

This has resulted in Fang Xuan's soul being in a weakened state, making it impossible for him to use the secret technique to change his appearance.

"There's nothing we can do about it."

The Crimson Scale Demon Emperor, with an air of nonchalance, leaned on Fang Xuan's shoulder and said, "There are very few who can do what you did, with your cultivation at the Condensation Realm, to defeat and kill a martial artist at the fourth level of the Divine Intent Realm."

"I really don't know how terrifying your strength will be after you break through to the Divine Intent Realm."

The Crimson Scale Demon Emperor, seemingly lost in thought, suddenly chuckled, "I'm suddenly starting to look forward to it."

"I'd like to."

Fang Xuan said somewhat dejectedly, "But after all this time, I still haven't felt any breakthrough."

Martial artists always have a premonition when they break through a certain realm.

Fang Xuan, relying on secret techniques, has stepped into the Divine Realm several times.

But he just couldn't seem to make a breakthrough.

"This may be related to your background."

The Crimson Scale Demon Emperor said, "Just like our demon race, the higher the bloodline level, the more difficult it is to break through."

"For example, this emperor."

Fang Xuan said irritably, "Your main point is to praise yourself, isn't it?"

"But what I said is the truth."

The Crimson Scale Demon Emperor said confidently, "Let's not even talk about your physique. Although I don't understand it, it is definitely far superior to ordinary spiritual bodies and Dao bodies. In addition, you are a sword cultivator and also cultivate array Dao, spear Dao, array Dao, alchemy Dao and so on. It is natural that your breakthrough is not easy."

"If you had chosen a path to cultivate, you might have already broken through to the Divine Realm."

Fang Xuan did not consider the Crimson Scale Demon Emperor's suggestion.

At least not for now.

With the inheritance of nine emperors and his own talent being sufficient, why would he only cultivate one path?

Of course, the Nine Emperors' inheritance is Fang Xuan's biggest secret, even more so than the Chaos Sacred Body. Even though he and Chi Lin have bound their souls together and are bound by life and death, he will not easily reveal it to them.

"We'll talk about the breakthrough later."

Fang Xuan suddenly stopped and said, "The most urgent task is to deal with these problems at hand."

This was all because, blocking Fang Xuan's way, were six powerful experts at the Divine Intent Realm.

These people all looked at Fang Xuan with mocking greed, as if he were a priceless treasure.

Not only that, but even more powerful auras are rapidly approaching.

"Those who block my way, die!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Fang Xuan decisively drew his sword.

Those who wish to kill me, I will surely kill!