The First Venerable of All Paths

Searching for the wilderness?

Isn't this sending everyone to their deaths?

"Alliance Leader, shouldn't we reconsider this matter?"

Sun Yuan, the newly appointed head of the Sun family, said, "Leaving aside whether we can find the wasteland, the Sunset Wasteland itself is extremely dangerous, and we..."

"Bang!"

Before Sun Yuan could finish speaking, Tang Xuan raised his hand and struck out with a palm.

Sun Yuan, who was only at the first level of the Divine Intent Realm, was directly slapped into a bloody mist, and even his soul could not escape.

"Disobeying the alliance leader's orders—this is the consequence!"

Tang Xuan's cold gaze swept around the room, and he said, "Now, does anyone have any objections?"

Looking at the bloodstains left on the ground, everyone could only sigh in their hearts and say they dared not.

"Please rest assured, everyone, I, the leader of this alliance, will certainly not send you to your deaths."

Shangguan Yun ignored what had just happened and simply said, "I have already sent messages to all the major mercenary groups. They will cooperate with you to find Huang's whereabouts."

After hesitating for a moment, Xue Wanlong finally asked, "Alliance Leader, what should we do after we find it?"

This is also the issue that everyone is most concerned about.

"Once found, I, the leader of the alliance, will make my own decision."

Shangguan Yun said, "This request isn't unreasonable, is it?"

Hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Finding Huang's whereabouts would make things much easier.

"Alright, this matter is of great importance, everyone should arrange manpower as soon as possible."

After everyone left, Shangguan Yun also entered a secluded secret room.

"My lord, everything is arranged. Please give your instructions."

Just moments ago, Shangguan Yun had been acting arrogantly in front of the other family heads, but now he was all respectful and didn't even dare to speak loudly.

They were afraid of offending the black-robed man sitting cross-legged in the secret room.

"Well done."

The man in black robes had his back to Shangguan Yun and did not turn around. His hoarse voice slowly rang out.

"Remember, once you find the wasteland, do not act rashly. Report to me immediately."

Shangguan Yun bowed deeply and said, "Yes."

"Is there anything else?"

"There is indeed something I don't understand."

Shangguan Yun said, "Since Fang Xuan has already been killed by Huang, why bother going to all that trouble to find Huang?"

"Who told you that you'll die if you're swallowed by the wilderness?"

The black-robed man's words immediately startled Shangguan Yun.

"My lord, you mean...?"

"Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask. Just do what I've assigned you."

The man in black robes said, "Once you find Huang, report to me immediately. Do not act rashly."

"yes!"

After Shangguan Yun left the secret chamber, the man in black robes turned around, revealing a terrifying face covered in scars.

If Fang Xuan were here, he would definitely recognize him at a glance. This person is Bai Xuan, the one whose Dragon Eagle Flame he stole in the Valley of the Dead.

Not only did he not die, he also appeared in Sunset Town.

His cultivation level even became more terrifying than before.

"Fang Xuan, if you had died in the Desolate Realm, that would have been fine, but if you haven't..."

Two eerie lights flashed simultaneously in Bai Xuan's eyes, and his voice contained an extremely twisted hatred.

"Everything you gained in the desolate realm belongs to me!"

......

Sunset over the desolate plains.

Eagle Mercenary Group base.

The guild leader, Flying Eagle, looked down at Azure Wolf and Mad Fire, and said calmly, "I presume you have all received the message from the Merchant Alliance? What are your thoughts on this?"

"What the hell are you looking at?"

The leader of the Scorpion Mercenary Group said in a sinister tone, "Does Shangguan Yun think he can boss us around just because he's consolidated all the forces in Sunset Town?"

"That's incredibly arrogant!"

Many of the regimental commanders nodded in agreement upon hearing this.

No matter how powerful the business alliance is, it is not enough for them to extend their reach into the Sunset Wasteland and point fingers at them.

"Commander Poison Scorpion is right."

The leader of the Sand Sea Mercenary Group spoke up, "However, the Merchant Alliance does control several mercenary groups after all. If we don't agree..."

"What if I don't agree?"

Scorpion scoffed, "Do you think he can wipe us out? With so many of us working together, do you think we're afraid of a newly formed alliance?"

"If they can join forces, so can we!"

A regimental commander suddenly made a suggestion.

These words immediately silenced everyone.

join forces?

It sounds simple, but it's actually difficult to control.

After joining forces, who will take the lead? Whose advice should be followed?

"By the way, Commander Canglang, isn't your Commander Wen Kang here?"

Sha Hai looked at the leader of the Canglang Mercenary Group and said, "Leader Wen Kang has always been resourceful. If he were here, he would probably have a better solution."

Upon hearing this, Canglang's lips twitched, and his face darkened slightly.

"Cough cough."

Flying Eagle coughed lightly, covering his mouth, and said, "Alright, everyone, there's no need to worry. It's just a matter of helping out. Just be a little careful when you're hunting wild beasts."

"If we really can't find it, I think the business alliance will understand."

Hearing this, everyone could only acquiesce.

The group left one by one.

Flying Eagle suddenly transmitted his voice to Azure Wolf: "Captain Azure Wolf, is Captain Wen Kang still looking for your mount?"

"nonsense!"

The wolf glared and said, "If you can't find Ah Lang, don't come back!"

That wild wolf was raised from a wolf cub with countless efforts and energy.

Canglang cherished him more than his own son.

Who would have thought that Wen Kang would lose it?

Flying Eagle suppressed a laugh and comforted him, "I can understand how Captain Canglang feels, but the situation in Sunset Wasteland has changed, so Captain Canglang needs to make plans as soon as possible."

The wolf paused for a moment, then nodded slightly.

"I'm gone."

After everyone had left, Flying Eagle's eyes gleamed.

"Shangguan Yun, are you really looking for Huang, or for Fang Xuan, who was taken away by Huang?"

......

"Perhaps both."

On the wasteland, the Fiery Lion riding on the back of a raging fire heard this and said, "That Fang Xuan is full of secret treasures and opportunities. If he obtains just one of them, it's only a matter of time before he steps into the Transcendent Realm."

"As for the wilderness..."

The Fiery Lion paused for a moment, then said in a low voice, "It is said that the Desolate Realm is a world of its own, which automatically selects people who meet the conditions and throws them into the Desolate Realm for training."

"Success brings opportunity; failure brings death and the end of one's cultivation."

Kuang Huo paused, turning to look at the Flame Lion: "Fire Master, why didn't you say this before? You've missed a chance."

The Fiery Lion rolled its eyes and said, "I only remembered it afterward. Besides, even if I told you, could you catch up with me?"

"Should we help you?"

"Why wouldn't we help?"

The Flaming Lion said, "You have now fallen out with Fang Xuan. If he comes out of the Desolate Realm alive, the first person he will take revenge on will definitely be you."

"Okay, whatever you say."

Kuanghuo lifted the Flame Lion up a little and complained, "Fire Master, why do I notice you've gained weight again?"

"You're too weak."

The Fiery Lion said, "I'll give you that Flame Stone when we get back."

"Hey, thank you, Fire Master."

Kuanghu grinned, carrying the Flame Lion on his back, and galloped across the wasteland like a wild beast.

With the alliance of the merchant alliance and several mercenary groups, a large number of martial artists began to flock to Sunset Wasteland.

These martial artists mostly had only one mission: to find Huang's whereabouts.

It is desolate and invisible, and even more invincible.

In the vast wilderness, how could they possibly find it?

Wen Kang was also somewhat irritated.

He had been searching for almost half a month and still hadn't found his older brother's mount.

"Wolf, where did you go?"

That was the eldest brother's darling, whom he treated like his own child.

If he can't find Ah Lang, he'll definitely get a beating when he gets back.

"Sigh, let's keep looking."

Wen Kang rubbed his face, forcing himself to cheer up, and began searching the wasteland for the wild wolf.

......

"Father, do you think Fang Xuan really dares to come?"

The Daoist Sect stands atop a majestic peak amidst mountains, seas, and clouds, where a magnificent and luxurious complex of buildings has been erected.

This mountain is called Yunmiao Peak.

This place was originally reserved for inner disciples of the Dao Seeking Sect, who were qualified to live and cultivate there.

However, thanks to Su Qingyao, his cultivation level is getting higher and higher within the Dao Seeking Sect, and his reputation is growing. He is hailed as Fairy Qingyao by the entire sect.

Therefore, Su Chongming and Su Yang were able to reside here temporarily as family members.

The sect elders in charge of this matter also tacitly accepted it.

Everyone knows that the investiture ceremony of the Holy Son will be held in ten days.

At that time, the Holy Son will publicly announce his marriage to Fairy Qingyao, a double celebration.

Having already recovered his dantian, Su Yang tossed a grape containing spiritual energy into his mouth and began to chew it with relish, making indistinct sounds.

Upon hearing this, Su Chongming, who was meditating with his eyes closed, opened them, his eyes flashing with a sharp light.

"He will definitely come."

"What gives him the right?"

Su Yang said with a face full of disdain, "Just because of that rumor about a reincarnated sword immortal, favored by the martial arts world?"

"I don't believe it for a second!"

If we're talking about the favor bestowed upon him by the martial arts world, then Su Yang is the one who is truly blessed by heaven.

Even though his Qi Sea and Dantian were destroyed, he was still cured.

Moreover, Su Yang has now been accepted as a disciple by an elder of the Dao Seeking Sect, and his cultivation is progressing by leaps and bounds.

It's only one step away from the realm of divine intent.

"But that's the truth."

Su Chongming said sternly, "Yang'er, remember this: never underestimate anyone, especially Fang Xuan!"

"That young Fang Xuan was clearly destined to die, but he was favored by heaven and earth. Not only did he not die, but he also awakened his talent for sword cultivation."

Su Chongming said in a deep voice, "My Su family also underestimated Fang Xuan, which is why we were wiped out by him. Only you and I, father and son, are left here in the Dao Seeking Sect, living under someone else's roof and barely surviving."

"If you continue to underestimate Fang Xuan, my Su family will never have another chance to avenge our family's grievances."

Upon hearing this, Su Yang looked unconvinced.

"Father, you're boosting others' morale while diminishing your own."

Su Yang said, "I admit I underestimated Fang Xuan back then, but if he dares to come to the Dao Seeking Sect, he will definitely not return alive!"

"What makes Fang Xuan think he can challenge Holy Son Zhao Qingcang? His shamelessness?"

Su Yang snorted, "Zhao Qingcang's disciple could crush him with just one finger."

Upon hearing this, Su Chongming fell silent.

Zhao Qingcang's name represents unparalleled excellence among his contemporaries.

Fang Xuan overestimated himself and wanted to challenge Zhao Qingcang, which was seen by everyone as an act of overestimating his abilities.

Su Chongming also looks forward to that day.

"Ten days left."

A cold glint flashed in Su Chongming's eyes, and he said with chilling murderous intent, "Whether he comes or not, the Fang family will be destroyed!"

The Wilderness.

"The Dao Falls, the Fist Ends!"

Fang Xuan unleashed a punch.

Golden light shone from his fist, obliterating a whole group of divine-level wild beasts.

The primordial, boundless energy seeps into the body.

"Boom!"

In an instant, the golden patterns on Fang Xuan's body lit up one by one, a total of twenty-four.

Twenty-four golden lines, Chaotic Saint Body, reached the peak of the second level!

Fang Xuan's aura instantly entered a profound and mysterious realm.

Fang Xuan was very familiar with this realm.

The ultimate level of martial arts!

Moreover, it is the ultimate realm of martial arts, the Divine Intent Realm!

"Buzz!"

As soon as they entered the extreme zone, muffled thunder rumbled across the gray sky.

Fang Xuan looked up, his gaze solemn and profound.

"The ultimate tribulation has finally arrived!"