The First Venerable of All Paths

"Break a sword with your finger?"

Su Qingyao frowned instinctively and said, "It seems that it was truly unexpected that you lost your Dao Body back then but gained other opportunities."

"This is all thanks to you."

Fang Xuan withdrew his arm, put his hands behind his back, and looked at Su Qingyao indifferently.

"Back then, you conspired with Zhao Qingcang to seize my Dao Body and knock me off a cliff. Fortunately, I was not destined to die."

Within Fang Xuan's body, wisps of sword energy drifted out and danced around him.

"I swore back then that one day I would kill you and Zhao Qingcang to avenge the grudge of that year!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Fang Xuan slashed out with his finger again.

This sword strike was like splitting the heavens and earth, severing rivers and seas.

One sword can cleave the river!

The chilling sword energy sliced ​​through the void, slashing menacingly towards Su Qingyao.

His killing intent was boundless, and his speed was as swift as a startled swan.

With his soul reaching the third rank and his cultivation surpassing divine will, Fang Xuan's mastery of the sword dao far surpassed his previous level by several levels.

Now, he can unleash his previous peak attack without even using his natal flying sword.

This fundamental transformation was unprecedented for Fang Xuan.

"Fang Xuan, you're too arrogant!"

Su Qingyao coldly retorted, "Even if you have a thousand tricks up your sleeve today, you still can't escape death!"

As soon as she finished speaking, the long sword in Su Qingyao's hand trembled violently.

A ruthless power was continuously poured into the longsword.

"Hiss hiss hiss!"

White sword energy, like a surging river, burst forth from the longsword and finally condensed into a giant longsword.

"One sword can annihilate a galaxy!"

Su Qingyao slashed forward with her longsword, the giant sword tearing through the void and easily shattering Fang Xuan's sword energy, its remaining power still striking Fang Xuan.

The unprecedentedly powerful sword strike sent chills down the spines of everyone in the entire Dao Asking Square.

Let alone taking the sword head-on, the residual power of the sword energy alone filled them with despair.

"Is this the method of sword cultivators?"

Someone swallowed hard and exclaimed, "This is truly terrifying; it's beyond human capability!"

"Fairy Qingyao is too powerful!"

Qin Luoli frowned slightly and said softly, "This sword strike was very strong. If it were half a year ago, even I might not have been able to withstand it."

"The Way of the Ruthless Sword, if it is not strong, it does not deserve this title."

Qi Xuanlin laughed and said, "However, this girl's swordsmanship is still in its early stages, and there is still a long way to go before she can match you."

Qin Luoli didn't speak, but kept her eyes fixed on Fang Xuan, watching how he would respond.

Fang Xuan's expression hardened.

He felt immense pressure from Su Qingyao's sword strike.

But that wasn't enough to make Fang Xuan feel troubled.

Fang Xuan's sword finger suddenly changed, from a slash to an upward thrust.

Sword Technique - Break Through All Laws!

This sword strike was utterly powerless, without even the slightest fluctuation.

However, the enormous sword that was slashing horizontally inexplicably broke in half.

The sword energy dissipated, and peace returned to the world.

"How is that possible?!"

Seeing Fang Xuan break through Su Qingyao's killing move once again, everyone's eyes widened, and they were shocked.

No one knows how Fang Xuan did it.

However, Qi Xuanlin and Qin Luoli swayed inexplicably, and a deep look of surprise appeared in their eyes.

"Master, did you see that?"

Qin Luoli's voice trembled slightly, as if she had seen something extraordinary.

"law."

Qi Xuanlin nodded slightly and said softly, "He has touched upon the laws of swordsmanship."

"Girl, if you want to perfect your sword heart, you absolutely can't miss this little guy."

Qi Xuanlin's lips moved, and his slightly excited voice reached Qin Luoli's ears.

"He holds the key to your breakthrough!"

Qin Luoli's beautiful eyes flickered, but she remained silent.

"Qingyao, what's wrong with you?"

Zhao Qingcang roared, "Do you still harbor old feelings and can't bear to kill him?"

Su Qingyao didn't speak, but her figure floated up on its own, looking down at Fang Xuan, her sword intent surging around her.

"Fang Xuan, draw your sword."

Su Qingyao said, "Otherwise, you won't be able to withstand this sword strike."

Looking at the increasingly dangerous aura emanating from Su Qingyao, Fang Xuan knew that Su Qingyao was preparing to unleash her ultimate killing move.

"It really should end now."

Fang Xuan murmured softly, "Let's settle the old grudges with this sword."

"Hey!"

With a loud cry, a streak of golden-red sword energy suddenly shot into the sky from the sword box on Fang Xuan's back.

"It really is a sword case container for storing one's natal flying sword."

Qi Xuanlin nodded and muttered to himself, "Moreover, judging from its quality, it is actually no weaker than the Purple Light Sword Nurturing Gourd in our sect."

"How is this possible?"

Qin Luoli said, "That Purple Light Sword-Nourishing Gourd is a treasure second only to the Innate Realm. Where did Fang Xuan obtain such a treasure?"

"That kid was able to have such incredible luck even in dire straits, so it's not surprising that he used a supreme innate treasure."

Qi Xuanlin said, "And don't think that your master can't see it. You've been wavering in your mind several times because of Fang Xuan."

Qin Luoli turned her gaze away, pursed her lips, and remained silent.

But her tightly clenched hands betrayed her nervousness.

"Sing!"

Upon acquiring the Phoenix Cry Sword, Fang Xuan immediately felt a sense of perfect harmony.

The scorching, sharp sword intent flowed back and forth between Fang Xuan and Feng Ming's fingertips.

"He really is a sword cultivator!"

Looking at the golden-red longsword in Fang Xuan's hand, no one dared to question Fang Xuan's identity as a sword cultivator.

However, they have become numb.

After all, Fang Xuan had given them far too many shocks.

There were so many that they couldn't even count them all.

"Fang Xuan, is this your natal flying sword?"

Su Qingyao looked at Fang Xuan, her voice cold and devoid of any emotion.

"It seems this is your last trump card."

Fang Xuan stood holding his sword, gazing at Su Qingyao across the distance.

There was no joy of reuniting with old friends, only overwhelming murderous intent towards enemies.

"Killing you is enough!"

Su Qingyao slowly shook her head and said, "Fang Xuan, I don't deny your strength. Even Zhao Qingcang is no match for you, but you think you can kill me with that? That's wishful thinking."

"Su Qingyao, what are you still wasting your breath talking to him about?"

Seeing Su Qingyao compare herself to Fang Xuan, Zhao Qingcang flew into a rage: "Don't forget, your Ruthless Sword Dao was cultivated using my innate Dao Body. You must kill Fang Xuan immediately, or I will take back everything I gave you!"

"You're too noisy."

Su Qingyao gently swayed the long sword in her hand.

A wisp of sword energy swept down, directly slashing towards Zhao Qingcang.

"Su Qingyao, what are you doing?"

Zhao Qingcang's pupils contracted, and he quickly withdrew and retreated.

However, he was seriously injured at the moment, and Su Qingyao's sword came extremely suddenly, so Zhao Qingcang had no chance to dodge it.

"presumptuous!"

Fortunately, at the critical moment, Zhao Kou intervened in time, striking out with a palm that shattered Su Qingyao's sword energy, saving Zhao Qingcang's life.

"Su Qingyao, you bitch, you actually tried to kill me?"

Still shaken, Zhao Qingcang's face twisted in pain as he said, "Have you forgotten who brought you into the Dao Seeking Sect in the first place? Who gave you everything you have today?"

"It's me!"

Zhao Qingcang roared angrily, "How could you be so vicious as to dare kill me? You..."

"Cang'er, that's enough!"

Zhao Kou suddenly snorted coldly, "Stop talking."

He looked at Su Qingyao and said meaningfully, "Su Qingyao, kill Fang Xuan, and I will forgive and forget what happened before."

"Then Qingyao thanks Elder Zhao in advance."

Su Qingyao seemed to have been waiting for Zhao Kou to say this. After decisively agreeing, the white light on her body became even more dazzling.

"Fang Xuan, let this sword strike bring a perfect end to everything, for you, for me, and for all that happened back then."

Su Qingyao's jade-like hand swept across the sword, and a vast sword aura immediately erupted from the blade.

Layer upon layer, like a vast, boundless sea.

Endless and indifferent.

"The Ultimate Sword Technique - The Merciless Slash!"

With a soft shout, Su Qingyao's long dress fluttered as she slashed at Fang Xuan with her sword.

This sword strike severs the past, severs old ties, and resolves cause and effect.

From that moment on, regardless of life or death, Su Qingyao felt no more indebtedness or guilt towards anyone.

This is Su Qingyao's ruthless way.

Even though she had personally dug out Fang Xuan's Dao body back then.

But as long as her Dao heart is strong and resolute enough, no worldly constraints can restrain her or become her shackles.

"What a ruthless slash!"

Fang Xuan scoffed, "You really think you can erase everything you've done with just this one sword strike? You're too naive!"

His eyes suddenly turned cold, and Fang Xuan said in a chilling tone, "Unless you die, I will kill you, from the highest heavens to the deepest hell!"

As the words fell, golden and red flames burst forth on the Phoenix Cry Sword.

"cut!"

Fang Xuan roared and unleashed a furious slash with his Phoenix Cry Sword.

"laugh!"

A golden-red flame condensed into a single line, swift as a startled swan, slashing straight down into the heavens, its momentum fierce as it hurtled towards Su Qingyao.

This move is called "Spirit Fire Piercing the Sky"!

It is the first move of the Heavenly Fire Sword Technique.

This was the first time Fang Xuan had used this sword technique since he learned it.

Even when facing a powerful enemy in Sunset Town, Fang Xuan never used this sword technique.

In everyone's sight, only a strand of golden-red silk thread could be seen, instantly tearing through a hundred meters of void and colliding fiercely with Su Qingyao's ruthless sword energy.

"Snap!"

In an instant, the sound of metal clashing exploded in the sky.

The sharp sword energy swept out, cutting the entire space into pieces.

Ruthlessness and passion intertwine, seemingly incompatible like fire and water, locked in a life-or-death struggle.

In the end, however, the golden-red sword energy prevailed, overwhelming the merciless sword energy with its domineering power and destroying it.

"snort!"

Su Qingyao let out a muffled groan, a trickle of blood flowed from the corner of her mouth, and her breath rapidly weakened.

"Has Fairy Qingyao been defeated?"

Countless disciples of the Dao Seeking Sect stared wide-eyed, their faces filled with horror.

Fang Xuan defeated Fairy Qingyao with just one sword strike?

Among all his peers in the Dao Seeking Sect, who is still his match?

Just when everyone thought it was all over, Fang Xuan suddenly disappeared from his spot and appeared in mid-air.

"Su Qingyao, you try taking one of my swords!"

The sword rang out, carrying a chilling killing intent, as it slashed towards Su Qingyao.

He wanted to kill Su Qingyao and settle all grudges!

Su Qingyao's pupils contracted, seemingly not expecting Fang Xuan to be so ruthless.

Moreover, she was severely injured at the moment and was simply unable to withstand Fang Xuan's deadly sword strike.

However, Su Qingyao showed no sign of panic.

Seeing the sword energy move as fast as lightning, Su Qingyao sighed softly and then crushed the jade talisman in her hand.

"Snap!"

The moment the jade talisman was crushed, the sky exploded, cracking open.

Immediately afterwards, a powerful aura surged out from the crack, easily crushing the chilling sword energy that Fang Xuan had unleashed.