The First Venerable of All Paths

"You've got a death wish if you touch my sister!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Fang Xuan burst out like a maddened cheetah.

"Bang!"

Fang Xuan's leg moved with lightning speed, the violent force sending one of them flying several meters away, crashing heavily to the ground. After twitching a few times, the man fell silent.

"Fang Xuan, you...you dare to kill someone?"

Upon seeing this, the other person was immediately shocked and stared at Fang Xuan with a horrified expression.

Fang Chen ignored him and instead helped his sister up.

Seeing the numerous wounds on his younger sister Fang Rou's body, Fang Xuan's eyes turned bloodshot, and a chilling killing intent emanated from his body.

"Brother, you..."

Fang Rou pulled her brother Fang Xuan, intending to persuade him.

Fang Xuan pushed his sister's hand away, shielded her behind him, and glared at the other person with a sinister look.

"Fang Xuan, what are you doing?"

The man was startled and retreated repeatedly, saying in a trembling voice, "I warn you not to do anything reckless. According to family rules, killing one's own family members will result in being imprisoned in the water dungeon."

"I warned you all before: anyone who harms my sister will die!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Fang Xuan stomped his foot on the ground, transforming once again into a wild beast and charging towards his opponent.

He clenched his fist, his blood and qi surging, and smashed it down toward the opponent's head.

This punch was aimed at killing.

"Fang Xuan, you little beast, stop right now!"

Just then, a loud shout rang out.

Immediately, a violent aura swept over, heading straight for Fang Xuan.

It's Fang Yue, Fang Xiao's father!

He was extremely fast, and his attacks were swift and decisive.

It seems like they're stopping Fang Xuan, but in reality, they're trying to completely destroy him and pave the way for their son, Fang Xiao.

But he was fast, and Fang Xuan was even faster.

The man only felt a blur before his eyes, and Fang Xuan appeared in front of him, his huge fist, carrying a force that made his scalp tingle, slamming heavily onto his head.

"Second Master, save..."

The man's pupils contracted, but before he could finish his plea for help, his consciousness became hazy and blurred, and he was plunged into boundless darkness.

"puff!"

In Fang Yue's eyes, it was Fang Xuan who smashed the Fang family member's head to pieces with a single punch, scattering red and white matter all over the ground.

"Fang, Xuan!"

Startled for a moment, Fang Yue's eyes widened, and his powerful true energy surged like an erupting volcano, seemingly about to engulf Fang Xuan.

"Those who slaughter their own people shall be executed!"

Fang Yue's eyes were bloodshot, and the killing intent in his eyes had become tangible. He raised his palm into a knife and slashed fiercely at Fang Xuan.

"Fang Yue, it's one thing for you to bully and humiliate me, but you can't possibly bully my sister!"

Fang Xuan's face was contorted with rage, his killing intent palpable.

Facing Fang Yue's powerful palm strike, Fang Xuan remained fearless. He clenched his right fist, gathered all the qi and blood in his body, and fiercely smashed it towards Fang Yue.

"boom!"

Fists and palms collided, unleashing a powerful aura that shook the surrounding area.

Immediately afterwards, Fang Yue and Fang Xuan each retreated.

However, Fang Yue regained his balance after taking half a step back.

Fang Xuan, on the other hand, took a full three steps back.

Feeling the power emanating from his palm, Fang Yue felt a chill run down his spine.

That little beast, what terrifying power!

Although he didn't use his full strength, the power of that palm strike was something even a martial artist in the Body Refinement Realm wouldn't be able to withstand completely.

However, Fang Xuan not only caught it, but he was also unharmed.

How could his foundation be so terrifying?

Even the clansmen who rushed over could not hide the shock on their faces.

Second Master Fang Yue, although not the strongest in the Fang family, is still a peak expert in the Qi Gathering Realm, only one step away from the Qi Condensation Realm.

Fang Xuan, who was at the Blood Creation Realm, actually fought to a draw with him.

Is this still the infamous good-for-nothing young master?

Having regained his footing, Fang Xuan, brimming with fighting spirit, stared at Fang Yue with eyes as sharp as blades: "Again!"

Fang Yue clenched his fists tightly, his eyes fixed on Fang Xuan.

This child's martial arts talent is unprecedented; we must not allow him to continue growing!

At this moment, Fang Yue felt an immense pressure for no apparent reason.

He roared, "You little beast, you want to die? I'll grant your wish!"

"Fang Xuan, that wicked son, openly slaughtered his clansmen! Today, I will execute him on the spot to cleanse the Fang family of its filth!"

As the cold shout fell, Fang Yue's true energy surged within his body, and his hands moved like thunderbolts, leaving dazzling afterimages as he slammed towards Fang Xuan.

"Clang clang clang!"

Just then, a ten-person team dressed in black and masked suddenly appeared.

Five men were armed with guns, and five men were armed with knives.

These ten people possessed formidable auras, and were in no way inferior to Fang Yue.

As soon as they appeared, they surrounded Fang Yue, exuding a murderous aura.

"Let's see who dares to touch the young master!"

The leader pointed his spear directly at Fang Yue, his exposed eyes filled with murderous intent.

It seemed that as long as Fang Yue made any unusual move, he would not hesitate to take action and kill Fang Yue.

Fang Yue was stunned.

The Fang family members were also stunned.

The entire courtyard fell silent instantly, with only four words on everyone's mind: Family Guard!

The family guard is one of the Fang family's most powerful trump cards.

They were either selected from collateral branches of the Fang family or adopted orphans. They were raised by the Fang family from a young age and usually served as protectors of the clan and in external battles. Each of them was strong and had extraordinary combat power.

"What are you going to do?"

Fang Yue's face darkened, and he coldly shouted, "Do you still dare to defy your superiors? You have quite the nerve!"

However, the ten guards ignored Fang Yue and walked towards Fang Xuan instead.

Without the slightest hesitation, he knelt down on the ground with a thud.

"Zhan Yi, captain of the 10th Guard, along with all his members, greets the young master!"

After Zhan Yi knelt down, the other nine people also knelt down.

Their movements were perfectly synchronized, and their voices were loud and clear.

"The Tenth Guard greets the young master!"

The Fang family has ten family guards, each with ten men, and each guard is commanded by a commander.

This scene once again caused an uproar in the audience.

Ten Qi Gathering Realm experts would be a formidable force no matter where they are placed.

But they only obeyed a young upstart.

Fang Yue's expression grew increasingly grim, and he said coldly, "Fang Xuan has already been stripped of his position as young master. As guards of the Fang family, you should prioritize the family's interests above all else. I now order you to kill Fang Xuan immediately to uphold family discipline!"

What happened next shocked everyone.

"roll!"

Zhan Yi stood up, glanced at Fang Yue, and said coldly, "We only obey the young master. Who do you think you are, daring to order us around?"

Only then did Fang Yue realize what had happened.

The family guard is responsible only to the head of the family.

Loyal and devoted, I will never betray you!

With the head of the family absent, he pledges his loyalty to the young master.

Fang Xiaotian, the head of the Fang family, has been missing for many years, so they naturally take Fang Xuan as their leader.

They were less a family guard and more the patriarch's personal bodyguards.

Upon realizing this, Fang Yue's face turned ashen.

"You...you're absolutely outrageous!"

Fang Yue was furious.

Others experienced numbness in their heads.

Such an elite force, yet it only obeys Fang Xuan's orders?

"If you dare to make another sound, I'll kill you first!"

Zhan Yi's fighting spirit surged, his true essence flowed, and his aura locked onto Fang Yue.

No one doubted that if Fang Yue dared to utter another word of nonsense, Zhan Yi would not hesitate to take action.

The other nine people also stepped forward in unison, their killing intent enveloping Fang Yue.

"Battle One".

Fang Xuan gave a soft shout.

Zhan Yi raised his hand suddenly, and the nine team members immediately concealed their auras, returned to Fang Xuan's side, and respectfully bowed their heads, awaiting Fang Xuan's orders.

Seeing this, Fang Xuan couldn't help but chuckle.

The Fang family, though vast, is filled with blood ties and kinship, yet none of these can compare to the brothers who fought alongside him across the land.

The Fang family guard was originally established by my father himself.

He personally taught them the techniques and guided them in martial arts.

The father, Fang Xiaotian, formed ten guard teams with the intention of protecting him, his mother, and his sister.

When Fang Xuan was six years old, they went out to train and fight, experiencing life and death together, and forged a deep bond. They had long regarded Fang Xuan as their only master.

"Okay, okay."

Fang Yue laughed in extreme anger, his gaze toward Fang Xuan seeming to want to devour him.

"I never imagined you had such methods; I truly underestimated you."

Fang Yue originally thought that after Fang Xiaotian died, Fang Xuan's skills and strength would not be able to make these guards loyal.

So he's been waiting for an opportunity.

After his son Fang Xiao ascends to the position of young master, he will slowly subdue these guards.

Now it seems that this strongest force is already Fang Xuan's men.

"But do you think that with them around, you can act with impunity in the Fang family?"

A cold glint flashed in Fang Yue's eyes: "Fang Xuan, have you forgotten that in the Fang family today, my branch is the most respected?"

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Although Fang Xuan survived the ordeal and regained his cultivation.

However, compared to Fang Xiao, who had awakened a level-one martial vein, they were worlds apart, with no comparison whatsoever.

Previously, a group of elders had announced their support for Fang Xiao.

What can Fang Xuan use to fight Fang Yue?

"elder brother!"

Upon hearing this, Fang Rou shrank into Fang Xuan's arms in fear, her small body trembling uncontrollably.

"Don't be afraid, little sister, your brother is here."

Patting Fang Rou on the shoulder, Fang Xuan looked at Fang Yue, his eyes flashing with murderous intent.

Fang Yue, as his father once said, was like a venomous snake that was trying its best to endure.

Once he gets the chance, he'll bare his fangs without hesitation and bite you.

Now, Fang Xuan only has ten guards at his disposal, and in a real fight, he is indeed no match for Fang Yue.

but,

Fang Xuan's greatest reliance has never been any family guard, but himself!

So what if one's cultivation level is weak?

So what if I'm not as strong as Fang Yue?

Fang Xuan, who possesses the divine powers of the Nine Emperors, may not truly be afraid of Fang Yue, that scoundrel.

"Battle One!"

He gave Zhan Yi a look, and the latter understood immediately, dragging his spear toward Fang Yue.

"presumptuous!"

Upon seeing Zhan Yi dare to defy his superior, Fang Yue was immediately enraged.

Just as he was about to summon the other elders, a calm voice slowly rang out.

"Father, please calm down."

Fang Xiao, dressed in his training clothes, walked slowly with light steps.

"The ten-day agreement is imminent. I will kill him honorably on the stage of life and death!"

Fang Xiao's voice was full of confidence.

"But......"

Fang Yue hesitated.

Fang Xuan not only survived a great calamity, but also recovered his cultivation, enabling him to withstand one of my attacks.

The presence of guards added to his concerns.

Seemingly sensing his father's concerns, Fang Xiao said softly, "It's just relying on a secret technique to forcibly increase strength; there's nothing to fear."

"Secret technique?"

Fang Yue was taken aback, then glanced at Fang Xuan, as if he had thought of something.

"I see."

Fang Yue laughed and said, "In that case, let's do as Xiao'er says."

"You little beast, I'll let you live a few more days. Let's go."

Before leaving, Fang Xiao first glanced at Zhan Yi and the others, then looked at Fang Xuan.

"Ten days from now, I will be their new master."

Fang Xuan smiled calmly in response to Fang Xiao's provocation.

"I will kill you in ten days!"