The First Venerable of All Paths

"You're Fang Xuan?!"

Niu Ting was absolutely certain that he was not seeing things, nor was he mistaken.

The young man in white robes, carrying a sword box on his back, was none other than Fang Xuan, who was being besieged and hunted down by the alliance.

He is really still alive!

"You know me? Then I won't waste my breath."

Fang Xuan smiled calmly and said, "I'll ask, you answer. Can you do that?"

"able!"

Niu Ting swallowed hard and said, "Please tell me, I will tell you everything I know."

This young man may look harmless, but he's not.

In reality, he was a bloodthirsty god whose hands were stained with blood.

The Vulture Gang, the Han Family, the Mad Lion Mercenary Group...

He killed countless powerful figures.

Even Niu Ting was like this, so his subordinates were so frightened that their legs went weak and they didn't dare to breathe.

"How long has it been since I disappeared?"

Although Fang Xuan estimated that three years had passed in the Desolate Realm.

But the fact that Niu Ting recognized him immediately made Fang Xuan want to confirm it.

"Nineteen days!"

Niu Ting answered very decisively.

Only nineteen days?

In other words, time flows at a completely different rate in the desolate realm compared to the outside world.

His agreement with Jia Lian is still valid.

He still has time to go to the Dao Seeking Sect, fight Zhao Qingcang, and rescue Sister Yutong.

In the desolate realm, Fang Xuan's biggest worry was missing the agreed-upon time with Jia Lian.

He was ridiculed for being small.

But the Daoist Sect will definitely not let the Fang family go.

It seems that it's not too late.

"The second question."

Fang Xuan asked, "What's the situation with the Merchant Alliance now?"

"In response to Mr. Fang's words..."

Niu Ting said respectfully, "Ever since Mr. Fang was rescued by... Huang, the Merchant Alliance has integrated all the family forces in Sunset Town and formally established an alliance. At the same time, it has also joined forces with several mercenary groups to search for Huang's whereabouts."

"An alliance? That saves me a lot of trouble."

Fang Xuan chuckled, nearly scaring Niu Ting and the others into fainting.

What is this god of death going to do?

"One last question."

Fang Xuan tossed a storage bag to Niu Ting and said, "Tell the Merchant Alliance this: make sure they all have their necks clean and wait; I, Fang Xuan, have their lives taken!"

After saying that, Fang Xuan transformed into a sword light and roared towards the edge of the wasteland.

In the blink of an eye, it disappeared.

The business alliance is there; it can't run away.

What he had to do was to keep the appointment with the Daoist sect as before.

At that time, he will return to Sunset Town and kill all those who chased and besieged him!

Niu Ting and the others were dumbfounded as they stared at the countless gray crystals scattered from the storage bag.

"Boss, so many wild beast crystals!"

Wild beast crystals, like demon cores of monsters, are the source of a wild beast's power.

These crystals of wild beasts were naturally obtained by Fang Xuan from the Wilderness Realm.

"A god of death is a god of death."

Niu Ting took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "We probably couldn't earn this many wild beast crystals in a year, but he can just take them out casually."

Wild beasts are not easy to kill.

In particular, the current joint efforts of the Merchant Alliance and several major mercenary groups to conduct a large-scale search and hunt in Sunset Wasteland have caused a large number of wild beasts to flee into the depths of the wasteland.

On the outskirts of the wasteland, you can only see some lone wild beasts.

This is also why Niu Ting and his group wandered around the wilderness for several days without encountering any danger.

In today's Sunset Wasteland, humans are far more terrifying than wild beasts.

"Boss, what should we do then..."

"Let's keep this free fortune!"

Niu Ting said, "But we need to go back and discuss this with the regimental commander and the others; we can't make the decision on our own."

"The boss is brilliant!"

"Boss is awesome!"

......

"There are only three days left until the investiture ceremony for the Holy Son of the Dao Seeking Sect. Will he really come?"

A hundred miles away from the Daoist Sect lies a bustling town, teeming with people.

In the town, most of the properties belong to the Daoist sect.

Even if it isn't, it still has intricate connections with the Dao Seeking Sect.

With the protection of the Daoist Sect, this town naturally became incredibly prosperous in commerce.

Especially since Zhao Qingcang, a disciple of the Dao Asking Sect, was about to be conferred the title of Holy Son, and various forces had been invited to witness the ceremony, the town became even more lively.

At this very moment, in a quiet courtyard in the town, Lu Zhao's face was somber, and his eyes held an indelible worry.

"If he says he'll come, he definitely will."

Li Guanlan, who was meditating under the jujube tree, opened his eyes upon hearing this, but his expression remained extremely calm.

"However, according to the information Qiu Yun received, the Merchant Alliance is conducting a large-scale manhunt for Fang Xuan."

Lu Zhao clenched his fists and said, "I'm just afraid..."

She didn't dare to continue, but her tone was full of self-reproach.

If she hadn't insisted on her own way, Fang Xuan wouldn't have offended those people in Sunset Town.

After leaving Sunset Town, Lu Zhao first sent the Azure Dragon Escort Agency with the caravan to Central China.

She and Li Guanlan stayed there, waiting for Fang Xuan.

However, as time went by, Lu Zhao became increasingly worried.

"There's no point in saying all this now."

Li Guanlan said, "We'll see everything in three days."

She didn't tell Lu Zhao that Qiu Yun had actually received a message saying that Fang Xuan had been captured by Huang while being pursued by the Merchant Alliance.

It is speculated that they may have already perished.

But Li Guanlan believed Fang Xuan.

That guy won't die so easily.

He will definitely appear at the Daoist Sect's Holy Son Ceremony and reclaim everything that belongs to him.

"What if something really happens to Fang Xuan..."

A cold glint flashed in Lu Zhao's eyes, revealing a rare and intense killing intent.

"I will stop at nothing to eradicate the Business Alliance!"

During this time, she wasn't idle either.

At the same time, messages were sent to Mingyue County and Zhongzhou to summon powerful individuals to infiltrate Sunset Town in batches and await the opportune moment.

Once everything is ready, Lu Zhao will take action immediately.

hold on.

Only three days left!

......

The Daoist Sect.

Misty Peak.

"There are only three days left. I wonder how Elder Liu's preparations are going?"

Su Yang looked at Liu Que and said with a smile.

"In reply to Young Master Su, everything is ready."

Liu Que sneered, "If that little beast dares to step even half a step into my Dao Seeking Mountain, I will make sure he never returns!"

Since he led his men to Qingyang County half a year ago, intending to cause trouble for the Fang family, but returned to his clan in a sorry state, Liu Que had not been this excited for a long time.

He will repay Fang Xuan in full for the humiliation he suffered in Qingyang County.

"very good!"

Su Yang nodded and said, "As long as this matter is handled well, I will put in a good word for Elder Liu with my sister and brother-in-law."

After joining the Dao Seeking Sect, Su Yang considered himself Zhao Qingcang's brother-in-law and often acted arrogantly and domineeringly within the sect.

Because Zhao Qingcang was about to be crowned the Holy Son, everyone treated Su Yang with utmost respect and dared not offend him in the slightest.

At the same time, many disciples also tried to curry favor with Su Yang.

Liu Que was one of them.

It was Liu Que who orchestrated and executed the framing of Fang Yutong for stealing the sect's treasures and imprisoning her in the water dungeon.

"Then I thank Young Master Su very much."

Liu Que quickly bowed and thanked him, then lowered his voice and said, "However, some rumors have been circulating in the sect, seemingly about the Holy Son and Fairy Qingyao."

"Spreading rumors about my sister and brother-in-law? They have some nerve!"

Su Yang's face immediately darkened, and he said, "Elder Liu is a smart man; surely I don't need to remind him of such a small matter?"

Sensing the dissatisfaction in Su Yang's tone, Liu Que quickly said, "Young Master Su, it's not that I'm unwilling to handle this, but this matter involves several other elders, and with the Holy Son's investiture imminent, the timing is sensitive, and it's not good to escalate the situation."

"You mean Jia Lian?"

Su Yang scoffed, "That old bastard let Fang Xuan escape on his own back then, and even dared to take on some six-month agreement for my brother-in-law! He's utterly lawless!"

Liu Que declined to comment on Su Yang's words.

Although he and Jia Lian were both elders of the Dao Seeking Sect, his cultivation was weaker than Jia Lian's.

With Jia Lian as his powerful backer, wielding immense influence within the sect, Liu Que dares not offend Jia Lian now.

This is also why he climbed up to Su Yang, just to get close to the Holy Son Zhao Qingcang.

"After Elder Liu went back, he kept a close eye on everyone."

Su Yang said, "After my brother-in-law is officially named the Holy Son, we will settle accounts with them one by one."

"Including that Jia Lian, he was also given a warning."

Su Yang sneered, "This Dao Seeking Sect is not for Jia Lian to decide!"

"Yes."

Liu Que wiped away his cold sweat, looking guilty.

Only Su Yang would dare to utter such outrageous remarks.

"Oh, right."

As if remembering something, Su Yang said, "My brother-in-law also invited disciples from the other two major sects to witness the ceremony of bestowing the title of Holy Son upon me."

"Will that Fairy Luo Li from the Qingyun Sect also be coming?"

Upon hearing this name, Su Yang's breathing became heavy.

He had never met this Fairy Luo Li in person, only seen a portrait of her.

But I was also amazed by its beauty.

From then on, Su Yang regarded this Fairy Luo Li as his woman.

Su Yang also planned that after the investiture of the Holy Son was completed, he would have his sister Su Qingyao take him to Qingyun Sect to propose marriage.

The thought that the legendary, aloof, and ethereal fairy from the mortal realm would become his Daoist partner filled Su Yang with inexplicable excitement.

"I am unaware of this matter."

Liu Que, of course, had no idea what Su Yang was thinking. Otherwise, even if he were to fawn over Su Yang, he would have cursed him as a toad trying to eat swan meat.

Liu Que said, "I only heard that not long ago, after Fairy Luo Li was named the Holy Maiden of Qingyun Sect, she has been in seclusion ever since and has not yet emerged. I'm afraid she won't be able to come."

"I see."

A hint of disappointment flashed in Su Yang's eyes as he said, "If she comes, remember to let me know as soon as possible."

Liu Que assumed that Su Yang was just curious about how stunningly beautiful the fairy Luo Li was, and without giving it much thought, readily agreed.

As the Daoist Sect was decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, preparing to hold the ceremony for the investiture of the Holy Son.

Zhao Qingcang, the protagonist, was sitting cross-legged on the mountaintop.

The spiritual energy of the heavens surged into his body like a river flowing backward, creating a powerful, galloping force.

Around it, bands of spiritual energy formed, dazzlingly beautiful.

"Click!"

With a soft cracking sound, Zhao Qingcang's aura suddenly rose to another level.

Zhao Qingcang suddenly opened his eyes, a sharp light shining from them, each eye measuring a full three feet in length.

"Clap clap clap!"

Applause erupted, and an elderly man with white hair stepped through the air and landed in front of Zhao Qingcang, his face full of satisfaction.

"In just two and a half years, you have cultivated this innate Dao body to the minor completion level. You truly deserve to be the prodigy of the Zhao family."