The First Venerable of All Paths

"A second flying sword?"

Qi Xuanlin's pretty face changed drastically, and she exclaimed, "This kid has actually nurtured a second natal flying sword?"

A moment of deathly silence fell over the entire venue, followed by a deafening roar.

"He actually has two natal flying swords? How is that possible!"

Yan Daoming immediately lost his temper.

Others may not know, but as a disciple of the Qingyun Sect, he knows it better than anyone else.

Although a sword cultivator can control multiple swords at the same time, he can only cultivate one natal flying sword.

However, Yan Daoming saw it clearly.

The clear, misty longsword that Fang Xuan summoned was undoubtedly the sword cultivator's natal flying sword.

"Impossible, absolutely impossible!"

Yan Daoming trembled all over, unable to accept this reality for a moment.

Several years have passed since he awakened his sword cultivation talent, and he has yet to even create a natal flying sword.

But now, someone has conceived two natal flying swords.

How could he possibly believe that?

"It is undoubtedly the second flying sword."

Qi Xuanlin's eyes shone brightly, as if he had seen some rare treasure.

"His talent is far greater than I expected. Such a promising talent absolutely cannot die here!"

Qi Xuanlin's tone was unusually excited and enthusiastic.

Once she takes Fang Xuan under her wing, the Qingyun Sect will have another peerless sword immortal in just a few years!

But Qi Xuanlin did not make a move immediately.

She was waiting, waiting for the most opportune moment.

Adding flowers to brocade is far less valuable than providing charcoal in the snow.

Fang Xuan doesn't seem to have reached his limit yet.

Leaving aside the spectators like Qi Xuanlin, the most shocked person was actually Li Chunqiu.

His attack just now would have been enough to easily subdue Fang Xuan.

Who would have thought that he actually had a second natal flying sword.

In stark contrast to the fiery and domineering Phoenix Cry Sword, the cyan longsword is as clear as water, without a trace of fire or ferocity, yet it exudes an extreme sharpness capable of shattering eternity.

It was Fang Xuan's second natal flying sword, the Azure Lotus Sword.

"One sword pierces the peak!"

Fang Xuan activated the Azure Lotus Sword and unleashed a sharp sword aura at Li Chunqiu.

Without a moment to think, Li Chunqiu transformed his claws into a palm, using the power of Chunqiu to condense a hand, preparing to bind the cyan longsword.

However, with just a slight tremor, the cyan longsword unleashed countless cyan lotus flowers.

The lotus flower bloomed rapidly, and countless sharp cyan sword energies burst forth from its stamen, slashing towards Li Chunqiu.

Li Chunqiu's expression changed again, and he pressed down with his giant palm, crushing all the cyan sword energy.

Li Chunqiu flicked his sleeve, dispersing the remaining sword energy, and looked intently at Fang Xuan.

"Cultivating two swords simultaneously."

Li Chunqiu stood in the void, his tone unusually solemn, with a hint of moved admiration: "Boy, your talent in swordsmanship is one in a thousand years."

Fang Xuan forcibly steadied himself, sheathed his two swords which hovered around him, circulated his energy to restore his spiritual power, and looked at Li Chunqiu with a wary expression.

This person is extremely powerful.

In particular, the Spring and Autumn Intent he cultivated could suppress his innate sword energy, preventing the Phoenix Cry Sword and the Azure Lotus Sword from unleashing their full power.

If the fight continues, he will be the one who dies in the end.

Li Chunqiu looked at Fang Xuan and returned to his previous indifferent expression.

"I value talent, so I will make an exception today and allow you to become my disciple."

Li Chunqiu said, "As long as you agree, I can forgive and forget what happened before, and I will appoint you as the Holy Son of my Dao Seeking Sect, and do my best to help you break through to the Tongxuan realm."

These words shocked everyone present.

The fact that a peak expert at the half-step Profound Realm personally accepted a disciple is an unparalleled opportunity that countless martial arts geniuses would fight tooth and nail for.

Not to mention, Li Chunqiu is also the vice sect leader of the Dao Seeking Sect.

As long as Fang Xuan nods, one's martial arts will proceed smoothly, and one can ascend to the heavens in one step.

"Sect Leader, you mustn't!"

Before Fang Xuan could speak, Zhao Kou immediately said, "This boy is ruthless and unruly; he cannot be allowed to live! If we take him as a disciple, he will surely become a great threat in the future!"

"Yes, Sect Master."

Zhao Yue quickly spoke up: "Fang Xuan killed my sect's disciples, and the Holy Son of Qingcang died tragically at his hands. It is unreasonable and unjustifiable for you to take him under your wing."

"Please reconsider, Sect Master!"

The elders of Zhao Kou's lineage spoke up one after another to stop Li Chunqiu.

"Shut up, all of you."

Li Chunqiu lightly waved his sleeve, his powerful aura stunning the entire audience, causing Zhao Kou and the others to change color.

"How I do things is none of your business."

He looked at Fang Xuan and said, "Fang Xuan, I don't easily accept disciples, so I hope you will seize this opportunity."

Looking at Li Chunqiu, Fang Xuan said calmly, "What if I don't agree?"

"Is this guy some kind of idiot?"

Someone said, "Li Chunqiu personally spoke up, and he actually wanted to refuse?"

"That shows a lack of self-awareness."

Someone scoffed, "Relying on their strength, they don't even take the recruitment of a powerhouse like Li Chunqiu seriously. They're really too arrogant."

"If it were me, I would have agreed too."

Hu Feng sighed, feeling sorry for Fang Xuan.

"Then you're the real idiot."

Gu Ya reprimanded him bluntly, "I don't deny that Li Chunqiu cherishes talent, but if Fang Xuan agrees, how will he conduct himself in the Dao Seeking Sect? Do you think people like Zhao Kou will let him off so easily?"

"and......"

Gu Ya chuckled.

He didn't believe that Li Chunqiu simply admired Fang Xuan.

This guy is definitely up to no good and has ulterior motives.

Li Chunqiu stared at Fang Xuan, his gaze deep and intense.

"You mean you're going to refuse me?"

An invisible pressure emanated from Li Chunqiu, suppressing Fang Xuan.

The Phoenix Cry Sword and the Azure Lotus Sword flew rapidly around Fang Xuan, helping him relieve the pressure.

The Chaos Sacred Body operated wildly, helping Fang Xuan recover his spiritual power.

"Agreeing isn't out of the question."

Fang Xuan said, "But I have one condition."

Fang Xuan's words drew sneers from many people.

"I thought he was tough, but it turns out he just wants to make demands."

Yan Daoming secretly despised him.

"explain."

Li Chunqiu's eyes were calm as he nodded and said, "I will grant you any request as long as it is within my power."

Fang Xuan shifted his gaze, finally settling on Zhao Kou.

"If you help me kill Zhao Kou, I will become your disciple."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Kou immediately exploded.

"You little beast, what did you say?"

Zhao Kou said sternly, "Do you really think I can't kill you?"

But the next moment, Zhao Kou was so frightened by a single look from Li Chunqiu that he trembled all over.

"Sect Master, don't listen to that little beast's nonsense, he..."

Li Chunqiu ignored Zhao Kou and instead looked at Fang Xuan, a hint of anger flashing in his eyes.

"Are you toying with me?"

Fang Xuan asked in confusion, "Didn't you make fun of me first, senior?"

"You clearly wanted to kill me, but you deliberately said you would take me as your disciple. You just had other plans."

Fang Xuan scoffed and said, "As for helping me break through to the Tongxuan realm, you can't even do that yourself, so how can you say you're helping me?"

Fang Xuan had keen senses.

He sensed Li Chunqiu's greed towards him.

The idea that he would take me as a disciple and help me break through to a higher realm is utter nonsense.

His real purpose was to possess all the treasures he owned.

Fang Xuan's words instantly shattered the calm in Li Chunqiu's eyes, replacing it with a chilling killing intent.

"Stubborn and ungrateful."

His face turned utterly cold, and his tone was icy and chilling: "I offered you a way out, but you insisted on courting death. Since that's the case, I will personally kill you to uphold the dignity of my Daoist Sect!"

His purpose was indeed to obtain Fang Xuan's most precious treasures.

But since the other party doesn't agree, I'll just take it myself.

"Boom!"

With a wave of his hand, Li Chunqiu unleashed a colossal palm that seemed to reach the heavens, which descended rapidly from the void and pressed down upon Fang Xuan.

The winds of change have turned, and the seasons have come to pass.

Within the giant palm, two extreme forces, one representing spring and the other autumn, one representing life and the other death, intertwined and swirled, forming a barrier that enveloped all directions, leaving Fang Xuan nowhere to escape.

This is the true half-step to the profound level of skill.

It can connect with a portion of the power of heaven and earth to fight enemies.

"cut!"

Fang Xuan formed hand seals, his sword fingers constantly changing.

The Phoenix Cry Sword and the Azure Lotus Sword transformed into two streaks of light, one red and one blue, shooting out with lightning speed towards the giant palm of the Spring and Autumn Period.

However, no matter how sharp the sword energy released by the two longswords was, it was all swallowed up by the giant palm of the Spring and Autumn Period, as if a mud ox had entered the sea.

Just as the giant palm of the Spring and Autumn Period had covered Fang Xuan, a violent and ferocious figure suddenly tore through the sky.

"Fang Xuan, I, the Emperor, have arrived!"

The Crimson Scale Demon Emperor's scales flipped, and its body was engulfed in raging demonic flames. Its five giant claws slammed into the Spring and Autumn Giant Palm without hesitation.

"Knock knock knock!"

The Crimson Scale Demon Emperor was at the eighth level of cultivation, and his full power at this moment was naturally extremely fierce.

As his attack landed on Spring and Autumn's giant palm, the heavens and earth roared, deafeningly loud.

But no matter how hard he tried, the giant palm of the Spring and Autumn period remained as steady as Mount Tai and could not be broken at all.

"A mere eighth-level demon emperor dares to be so insolent before me?"

Li Chunqiu snorted coldly, flicked his finger, and a chilling autumn aura shot towards the Crimson Scale Demon Emperor.

"Bang!"

The Crimson Scale Demon Emperor had no time to dodge and was directly hit by this force, which sent him flying, smashing a large hall into ruins.

"You disrupted my sect and killed my disciples, so I'll kill you first, you beast!"

Li Chunqiu raised his foot and stomped down suddenly.

Then a foot imbued with spiritual energy was seen stepping towards the Crimson Scale Demon Emperor amidst the ruins.

"You old bastard, you still can't kill me, the Emperor!"

The Crimson Scale Demon Emperor roared angrily, his demonic energy and blood essence surging wildly, causing his body to swell continuously, all in an attempt to block Li Chunqiu's attack.

"A desperate resistance!"

Li Chunqiu sneered as he stomped his foot down heavily.

Just then, two sword energies pierced through the giant palm of Li Chunqiu, and a golden figure, wielding swords in both hands, charged towards Li Chunqiu.

It was Fang Xuan!

He activated his Chaos Sacred Body to the fullest extent, wielding the Phoenix Cry Azure Lotus Twin Swords, and unleashed two powerful sword energies.

One sword pierces the peak!

One sword can cleave the river!

Li Chunqiu was somewhat surprised.

He hadn't expected Fang Xuan to be able to break through his attack and display even greater power than before.

"To me, it's nothing more than a slightly larger ant."

Li Chunqiu raised his palm as a knife and slashed forward with all his might.

"Buzz!"

The power of the Spring and Autumn Period condensed into a blade, slashing fiercely towards Fang Xuan.

The two sword strikes shattered upon contact.

But Li Chunqiu's offensive did not diminish in the slightest, and he slashed at Fang Xuan with overwhelming momentum.

"The intent of the Spring and Autumn period's swordsmanship?"

Qi Xuanlin said in a deep voice, "This guy really doesn't intend to hold back."

The Spring and Autumn Blade Intent is a powerful divine ability that Li Chunqiu comprehended, allowing him to easily suppress another deputy sect leader.

"Spiritual Fire Pierces the Sky!"

"Sword Fire Sky Curtain!"

Fang Xuan slashed horizontally with his twin swords, unleashing a raging torrent of fiery sword energy that swept across the sky.

"break!"

With a deafening roar, the Spring and Autumn Blade Intent and the two sword techniques both vanished.

However, Fang Xuan ultimately suffered from insufficient cultivation and was directly blasted away, spitting out blood and his aura extremely weak.

"Kid, that's enough."

Li Chunqiu appeared before Fang Xuan like a ghost and struck Fang Xuan's chest with a palm.

On his palm, the power of the Spring and Autumn Period shone forth, radiating boundless killing intent.

Fang Xuan's eyes sharpened. Just as he was about to reverse his essence and blood to forcibly increase his cultivation, a chilling and sharp sword aura swept in from outside the formation, forcing Li Chunqiu back.

Li Chunqiu steadied himself, turned his head to look, and spoke in a cold voice, filled with undisguised anger.

"Qi Xuanlin, what do you mean?"