The First Venerable of All Paths

"Sect Master, are we just going to let them leave like this?"

Zhao Kou's face was full of resentment, and his tone was filled with ferocious killing intent.

He lost all face after his grandson was killed.

He couldn't eat or sleep if Fang Xuan didn't die.

"What else can we do?"

Li Chunqiu said somewhat angrily, "Qi Xuanlin is determined to protect him. Unless I risk serious injury, I can't stop them at all."

It's true that he's at the half-step Profound Realm, but Qi Xuanlin is also at the half-step Profound Realm, and he's a sword cultivator.

If a fight were to break out, I might not be able to gain the upper hand.

"And don't forget, Fang Xuan is also a disciple of Master Qinghe."

Li Chunqiu sighed and said, "Although he has been missing for more than three hundred years, his influence still remains. I cannot take the risk."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Kou fell silent.

The younger generation may be unfamiliar with the name Qinghe Shangren.

But Zhao Kou was very familiar with it.

This Qinghe Shangren is a complete and utter god of death.

Based on this, it is highly likely that Fang Xuan is his disciple.

"But I don't believe that Master Qinghe is a member of the Qingyun Sect."

Zhao Kou said, "If it were true, how could there be no news at all? Qi Xuanlin is clearly lying."

Whether it's a lie or not is no longer important.

Li Chunqiu shook his head and said, "Given that woman's style, if she really wants to protect someone, no one can stop her. It's better to exchange it for some benefits."

"But Cang'er..."

Looking at Zhao Qingcang's corpse, Zhao Kou was overcome with grief.

"If you're not as skilled as others, then so be it."

Li Chunqiu glanced at Zhao Kou and said, "Moreover, you were in the wrong back then. After today, I'm afraid my Daoist Sect will truly lose all face."

Li Chunqiu's words caused Zhao Kou's expression to change, and he quickly lowered his head.

If this matter is truly investigated, even if he is a sect elder and the master of a peak, he will still be held accountable.

"Alright, this isn't going to end here."

Li Chunqiu said coldly, "Qi Xuanlin can protect him for a while, but he can't protect him forever."

"Pass down the order."

Li Chunqiu's eyes flashed with murderous intent, and he said in a chilling tone, "Once Fang Xuan is found to have left the Qingyun Sect's territory, kill him without mercy, regardless of the consequences!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Kou's eyes lit up.

"Yes, Sect Master!"

Zhao Kou licked his lips, his heart filled with murderous intent.

Can't fight even if you're at the half-step Profound Realm? Doesn't matter.

Whether it's the Dao Seeking Sect or the Zhao family of Zhongzhou, there are plenty of experts at the Divine Intent Realm.

No matter how strong Fang Xuan is, how many times can he dodge it?

In addition, he had other backup plans.

In short, even with the protection of the Qingyun Sect, Fang Xuan could not escape death.

......

The Azure Cloud Flying Boat is as fast as lightning, piercing through the clouds and breaking through the sky.

However, the fierce winds were kept out and did not affect the people on the airship.

"Thank you so much for your kind help, senior. I am deeply grateful."

After leaving the territory of the Dao Seeking Sect, Fang Xuan bowed deeply to Qi Xuanlin to express his gratitude.

"I saved your life, after all; can you thank me with just one sentence?"

Qi Xuanlin glanced at Fang Xuan and said in a calm tone, "Is your life really that worthless?"

Fang Xuan was taken aback, then said solemnly, "I wonder what Senior desires? As long as it does not violate morality, I will do my utmost."

"You're a smart person, you should know what I want."

Qi Xuanlin stared at Fang Xuan, his gaze unwavering.

"Kid, haven't you figured it out yet?"

A small snake emerged from Fang Xuan's shoulder, its claws crossed over his chest, and said, "This woman has her eye on you..."

"what!"

Before the Crimson Scale Demon Emperor could finish speaking, Qi Xuanlin waved his hand and threw him off the Azure Cloud Flying Boat, smashing a large mountain below to pieces.

Just as he was about to get up, he was suppressed by an immense pressure and pinned down in the ruins, struggling desperately.

"If you want to die, I can grant your wish!"

The killing intent emanating from Qi Xuanlin seemed genuine.

"Please calm down, senior."

"Kid, you keep thanking me and apologizing, but you haven't shown any real sincerity."

Qi Xuanlin's eyes were indifferent as he said, "You think you can fool me with just a few words?"

Standing at one end of the flying boat, Qin Luoli frowned slightly, but said nothing.

Yan Daoming, however, said with schadenfreude, "This guy really doesn't know how to behave. He's offended his martial uncle; he'll be in for it."

Upon hearing Qi Xuanlin's words, Fang Xuan slowly straightened up and looked at Qi Xuanlin calmly.

"Just tell me what you want, senior. There's no need to test me."

Fang Xuan said in a neither humble nor arrogant tone, "Although you saved me, senior, I am not someone who can be easily manipulated."

"You're right."

Qi Xuanlin took a step closer to Fang Xuan, his eyes sharp: "I simply want to control you, so what?"

Outside the flying boat, the wind churned, its sharp edges like swords.

In an instant, Fang Xuan felt a powerful pressure, no less than that of Li Chunqiu, descend upon him, attempting to force him to his knees.

Fang Xuan's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and the chaotic golden patterns on his body flowed quietly as he met Qi Xuanlin's gaze without fear.

"This junior has no choice but to offend you."

As soon as he finished speaking, Fang Xuan unleashed a burst of sword energy, slashing directly at Qi Xuanlin.

"Fang Xuan, how dare you!"

Seeing that Fang Xuan dared to attack Qi Xuanlin, Yan Daoming was furious and directly stabbed Fang Xuan in the back with his sword.

"roll!"

Without turning his head, Fang Xuan struck out with his palm, using his bare hand to block Yan Daoming's sword.

Seeing this, Yan Daoming sneered inwardly.

What an overconfident fellow! He dared to take my sword with his bare hands. Does he really think I'm one of those useless trash from the Dao Seeking Sect?

However, the smile on Yan Daoming's face froze completely the next moment.

because.

Fang Xuan's palm was as hard as steel. As he slapped the sword away, he suddenly grabbed it and lunged forward, twisting Yan Daoming's sword into a pretzel.

"snort!"

Yan Daoming groaned and staggered back several steps, feeling his blood and qi churning violently within him.

Even more shocking was the sight of his sword-wielding hand, which was a bloody mess, dripping with blood.

"You piece of trash, you think you can ambush me?"

Fang Xuan threw the scrap metal in his hand on the ground, his words full of disdain.

"Fang Xuan, you dare to destroy my sword? You're asking for death!"

Yan Daoming was so angry he felt like he was going to vomit blood. He unleashed his full spiritual power and punched Fang Xuan in the head.

"alright."

Qi Xuanlin waved his jade hand, and a powerful pressure bound Yan Daoming, gently sending him flying.

"Uncle-Master!"

Yan Daoming clutched his chest, his face full of anger, and said, "Fang Xuan is arrogant and rude, and disrespectful to you. I'm teaching him a lesson in how to behave."

"With your meager skills, you can't even withstand a single move from him, how can you expect to teach him a lesson?"

Qi Xuanlin said without any politeness, "Step back, don't embarrass yourself."

"I......"

Yan Daoming blushed with embarrassment but was unable to refute it, so he could only glare at Fang Xuan with resentment.

Kid, it's all your fault!

Otherwise, how could I have lost face so badly, having Uncle Qi reprimand me in front of Junior Sister Luo Li?

Qi Xuanlin ignored Yan Daoming completely, and simply stared at Fang Xuan, saying, "Fang Xuan, were you trying to attack me just now?"

"We sword cultivators would rather break than bend."

Fang Xuan's aura did not weaken in the slightest; on the contrary, it became even more intense.

Although Fang Xuan was not an ungrateful person, he was mistaken if Qi Xuanlin thought he could manipulate or blackmail him.

Moreover, to put it bluntly...

Even if Qi Xuanlin doesn't make a move, it wouldn't be difficult for him to leave the Dao Seeking Sect.

"We sword cultivators would rather break than bend!"

Qi Xuanlin scoffed and said, "You're all talk and no action, but your strength is lacking. All that talk is just empty words."

"Then you are welcome to give it a try, senior."

After saying that, the array patterns under Fang Xuan's feet bloomed and instantly covered the entire Azure Cloud Flying Boat.

"Boom!"

The Azure Cloud Flying Boat shook violently, and Qin Luoli almost lost her balance, looking at Fang Xuan in surprise.

"You bastard, what did you do?"

Yan Daoming stared at Fang Xuan in horror, as if he had seen a ghost.

He discovered that he had lost control of the Azure Cloud Flying Boat.

"A formation?"

Qi Xuanlin's expression also changed slightly, looking at Fang Xuan with utter astonishment: "You're actually a formation master?"

He clearly realized that the array inscribed on the Azure Cloud Flying Boat had not only been broken, but had also been transformed into another unfamiliar array.

However, even grandmasters of formations do not possess the ability to change formations with a single thought.

How did Fang Xuan, at such a young age, manage to do that?

"A formation master? How is that possible?"

Yan Daoming exclaimed incredulously, "Uncle-Master, are you sure you're not mistaken?"

"Shut up!"

Qi Xuanlin shouted, his eyes fixed on Fang Xuan, and said in a serious tone, "You are skilled in formations, aren't you?"

"Didn't you see it, senior? Why ask when you already know the answer?"

Fang Xuan concealed his sword aura and said with a relaxed expression, "So senior, don't think that you saved me. If I want to leave the Dao Seeking Sect, they can't stop me."

"Of course, senior should make a move as soon as possible."

Fang Xuan controlled the Azure Cloud Flying Boat, which hovered in mid-air.

"As long as I live, I will one day challenge the Qingyun Sect, just as I do today."

His words seemed plain, yet they carried a stubborn arrogance.

"Fang Xuan, you've gone too far!"

A clear, crisp voice rang out; it was Qin Luoli.

She looked at Fang Xuan coldly and said, "Master kindly saved you, how can you be so rude?"

"Junior sister, I knew this guy was ungrateful and a complete ingrate."

Yan Daoming sneered and continued to fan the flames.

Qin Luoli frowned and continued, "Fang Xuan, apologize to your master."

"Thank you, I have already said so; I have also apologized."

Fang Xuan said dismissively, "If you're not satisfied, then just accept it."

"you......"

A flash of anger appeared in Qin Luoli's eyes, and a long, crystal-clear sword appeared before her, pointing directly at Fang Xuan.

"You really think I wouldn't dare kill you?"

The icy sword energy illuminated all directions, tearing open cracks in the void.

"Alright, alright."

Seeing that his beloved disciple was truly angry, Qi Xuanlin quickly slapped his forehead and said helplessly, "You rascal, I was just joking with you, and you took it seriously."

"But it is a fact that you injured my spirit beast, senior."

Fang Xuan looked at the Crimson Scale Demon Emperor, who lay in a pitiful state amidst the ruins, and said, "Now that the two sides have evened things out, we're even."

"Shameless!"

Qin Luoli suddenly cursed under her breath, only then realizing Fang Xuan's true purpose.

"Kid, you're thinking too simply."

Qi Xuanlin almost laughed out of anger, "For you, I sacrificed two trial slots and even risked offending the Dao Seeking Sect. You think you can settle things with just a few words? There's no such thing as a free lunch."

Fang Xuan sighed and said weakly, "Senior, please just say what you need. Don't beat around the bush."

"I do need your help with a small matter."

Qi Xuanlin concealed his aura and said, "But this isn't the place to talk. Let's find somewhere else."

After saying that, Qi Xuanlin stomped his foot, and the Azure Cloud Flying Boat, which had just been controlled by Fang Xuan, returned to Yan Daoming's hands.

Fang Xuan was completely stunned.

This Qi Xuanlin, besides being a powerful sword cultivator, is also a hidden master of formations!

Seeing Fang Xuan's shock, Qi Xuanlin smiled slightly and said, "Let's go."