The First Venerable of All Paths

"I admit that the old patriarch's guess is quite reasonable."

Lady Bone also said in a deep voice, "But how should we prepare?"

"To put it nicely, we are elders of the alliance, with a distinguished status."

Madam Bone sneered, "To put it bluntly, he's nothing more than Shangguan Yun's dog."

"Shangguan Yun is currently in seclusion, and Tang Xuan has always been a short-sighted and selfish person."

Xue Wanlong said, "With him around, there's no chance for us to get ahead, and we're more likely to get into trouble."

Lady Bone nodded to herself.

Tang Xuan is ruthless and unscrupulous in his actions.

He constantly exploited the resources of various family business associations, demanding benefits from them.

From her brothel alone, she has to hand over a full 40% of her monthly profits.

But Tang Xuan was still not satisfied and wanted to raise it by another 10%.

In that case, when will she be able to take another step forward?

"But now the alliance is powerful, and Sunset City is under Tang Xuan's control. If we make any moves, we may provoke suppression from the alliance."

Lady Bone said with some helplessness, "It's easier said than done to get away."

"It's better to make a decision sooner rather than later than to be slowly devoured."

Xue Wanlong said, "As for a way to escape, I have a plan."

"I would like to hear the details."

Xue Wanlong smiled calmly: "Fang's Chamber of Commerce."

"Fang Chamber of Commerce?"

After listening, Madam Bone pondered and said, "I've also heard of the Fang Clan Chamber of Commerce. I've heard they have a very powerful background and don't even care about the alliance's recruitment efforts."

"Is the old patriarch planning to cooperate with them?"

Xue Wanlong shook his head and said, "If it's just cooperation, what's the difference between it and joining an alliance? I plan to use one wolf to devour another and take the opportunity to escape."

"Could it be...?"

Lady Bone smiled sweetly: "The old patriarch is quite shrewd."

"Tang Xuan has now set his sights on the Fang Clan Chamber of Commerce, which happens to be our opportunity."

But Lady Bone hesitated, saying, "However, I'm afraid the Fang Clan Chamber of Commerce alone won't be able to stop the powerful figures of the alliance, will it?"

"That's none of our business."

Xue Wanlong said coldly, "We only need to use the Fang Clan Chamber of Commerce to distract the alliance and take the opportunity to get away. The fate of the Fang Clan Chamber of Commerce has nothing to do with us."

"Well said."

Lady Bone said, "Every man for himself. Shangguan Yun and Tang Xuan are not worth conspiring with. Rather than trying to get rid of them, it's better to get away as soon as possible and seek freedom."

"It's just a pity that Sunset City has built up its foundation over many years."

Xue Wanlong replied, "As long as a person is alive, why worry about making a comeback?"

"That's true."

Lady Bone nodded and said, "Isn't three days a bit too short?"

"There's no time to lose, or things might change."

Xue Wanlong said, "Moreover, the alliance only gave the Fang Clan Chamber of Commerce three days. If a conflict breaks out between them, we'll take advantage of the chaos to leave."

"it is good."

Lady Bone said, "Then let's act together in three days. Sunset City is ultimately too small."

Upon hearing this, Xue Wanlong smiled and said, "That's the right way of thinking, Madam Gu."

"But for the sake of our pleasant cooperation, let's first make a martial arts oath."

Xue Wanlong said, "From now on, our two families will advance and retreat together."

Lady Bone cursed under her breath, "Old fox."

But she also knew that Xue Wanlong had already revealed the whole plan, and if she didn't agree, Xue Wanlong wouldn't let her off easily.

After the agreement was reached, Xue Wanlong left satisfied.

After a moment's hesitation, Lady Bone said, "Someone come here."

Soon, a girl in a green dress entered the room.

"What are your orders, Madam?"

Lady Bone said softly, "Give the order to withdraw from Sunset City in three days."

The girl in the green dress was taken aback, but still nodded and said, "Yes, Madam."

"Alas, this Sunset City is ultimately not my final destination."

After the girl in the green dress left, Lady Bone walked to the window, looked at the brightly lit outside, and sighed softly.

......

"Boss, the Sunset Alliance people are here again."

Sunset in the wasteland, the headquarters of the Gray Wolf Mercenary Group.

A mercenary entered the main hall and said to Canglang, who had just emerged from seclusion, "Besides the Alliance members, the Mad Lions are also here."

Upon hearing this, Canglang frowned.

"A raging lion?"

Canglang snorted coldly and said, "It seems that Kuangshi is determined to go down the same dark path as Shangguan Yun."

"Go tell them that I'm still in seclusion and don't have time to deal with them."

No sooner had Canglang finished speaking than a loud laugh came from outside.

"Is the Gray Wolf Commander showing such disrespect because he looks down on the Sunset Alliance?"

Then, several figures walked in from outside.

The person in the lead is Sun Yue, the new head of the Sun family.

During this period, the Sun family had three different heads of the family.

The former patriarch perished while chasing Fang Xuan in the Sunset Wasteland. The previous patriarch, Sun Yuan, was publicly killed for questioning Shangguan Yun's decision.

He was the third.

"Who do you think you are, to represent the Sunset Alliance?"

Canglang glared at Sun Yue and said in an unfriendly tone, "Get out of my territory in three breaths, or don't even think about leaving."

"Why should Commander Canglang be angry?"

Facing the Azure Wolf, whose cultivation was several minor realms higher, Sun Yue, who was only at the first level of the Divine Intent Realm, showed no fear whatsoever.

On the contrary, he appeared confident and calm.

"Since the Alliance sent me, I naturally represent the Alliance."

Sun Yue smiled calmly and said, "And it's done with utmost sincerity."

"Oh?"

The wolf straightened up, its violent pressure landing on Sun Yue.

"Then tell me, what is the sincerity you've brought?"

Sun Yue opened the folding fan in his hand and said, "I know where the Canglang Regiment Commander's mount is."

"What did you say?"

The wolf suddenly stood up and said excitedly, "Do you know where the little wolf is?"

"Commander Kuanglie, why don't you tell us?"

Sun Yue looked at Kuang Lie beside her.

"Brother Canglang, we do know where your mount is."

Kuang Lie said, "As long as you agree to cooperate with the Sunset Alliance, I can take you there immediately."

"Kuanglie, you should know what Little Wolf means to me."

Canglang took a deep breath and said, "If you dare to lie to me, even if it means we both suffer heavy losses, I won't let you get away with it."

"Canglang, we've known each other for many years, you should know what kind of person I am."

Kuang Lie said, "Moreover, it's just cooperation, not ownership, so it's no different from before."

"Okay, I'll trust you this once."

The wolf said, "Now, take me to find the little wolf."

......

"Wen Kang, I advise you not to waste your energy."

Sunset over a desolate plain, with yellow sand stretching as far as the eye can see.

A dozen or so figures surrounded the man and the wolf, their faces filled with mockery.

Judging from their clothing, they should be from the same mercenary group.

The leader was a naked, burly man with a blood-red spider tattooed on his face.

He was also a powerful expert at the sixth level of the Divine Intent Realm.

He looked at Wen Kang, who was covered in wounds, and said with a sneer, "Hand over the Desolate Crystal, and I can let you go."

"Blood Spider, are you preparing to wage war against me, Azure Wolf?"

Wen Kang gently stroked the giant wolf beside him to soothe its emotions.

He looked calmly at the Blood Spider and said, "Or do you think you've got me cornered today?"

"Wen Kang, those who understand the times are the heroes."

The Blood Spider grinned maliciously and said, "I'll leave immediately if you hand over the Desolate Crystal."

"What if I don't pay?"

Wen Kang waved his feather fan, his body radiating spiritual energy.

"Then I'll have to send you on your way."

Blood Spider waved his hand and said, "Leave Wen Kang to me. You kill that beast and take out the Desolate Crystal."

As soon as he finished speaking, Blood Spider's figure blurred, and he suddenly appeared in front of Wen Kang, throwing a punch.

With a wave of his feather fan, Wen Kang's spiritual energy instantly condensed into an arrow, which shot towards the Blood Spider.

"A trivial skill!"

Blood Spider chuckled and unleashed his fist energy, shattering all the spiritual energy arrows.

At the same time, Blood Spider moved even closer and punched Wen Kang in the chest.

Wen Kang frowned and waved his feather fan again.

"boom!"

Sand and stones flew, and yellow sand rose hundreds of feet high, turning into an earthen wall that swept towards the blood spider.

The Blood Spider shuddered and staggered back several steps.

"sucker Punch!"

Blood Spider formed hand seals, and a giant blood-red spider emerged behind him, its sharp, scythe-like legs slashing and slicing the earthen wall to pieces.

Not only that, several sharp, cold glints of light fell on Wen Kang, leaving several deep wounds.

Wen Kang's face turned pale as he used his movement skills to dodge the giant spider's next attack.

"You can't escape."

Blood Spider smiled sinisterly, his figure suddenly disappearing from the spot and reappearing behind Wen Kang.

"die!"

The blood spider and the giant spider attacked Wen Kang simultaneously, one in front and one behind.

"Awooo!"

The wild wolf beside it let out a howl and was about to pounce on the giant spider.

"Whoosh whoosh!"

Several chains came whistling in and wrapped around the wild wolf, slowing its movements.

"Quickly, kill this beast and extract the Desolate Crystal from its body!"

Several warriors from the Poison Spider Mercenary Group continuously unleashed their martial arts techniques, launching a frenzied attack on the Wild Wolf.

Because he was entangled in chains, the wolf's movements were greatly restricted, and he could not move freely at all.

In the blink of an eye, the wolf's wounds multiplied, and its breath became extremely weak.

"You dare touch my wolf? You're asking for death!"

Wen Kang's face darkened completely.

The spiritual energy within him surged forth like a tide.

"Get out of here!"

He swung his feather fan like a sword, unleashing a crescent-shaped beam of spiritual energy that pierced the air, carrying boundless killing intent.

Blood Spider's expression changed slightly, and he quickly withdrew and retreated.

But the giant spider was a step too slow and was struck by the sharp spiritual energy.

"Snap!"

With his two spider legs severed, Wen Kang seized the opportunity to rush towards the Wild Wolf, his feather fan slashing at several poisonous spider mercenaries like a sword.

"Pfft pfft pfft!"

Three mercenary members were killed on the spot.

"Walk!"

As Wen Kang flipped over and mounted the wolf's back, just as he was about to leave, two blood-red threads suddenly emerged from the soil and pierced into Wen Kang's body, one in front and one behind.

"Wow!"

Wen Kang spat out a mouthful of blood, staring at the blood-red spider silk piercing his body, a look of despair appearing in his eyes.

"Hahaha, Wen Kang, didn't expect that, did you? I was prepared for this all along."

The Blood Spider held two strands of spider silk in its hands, looking smug.

"You're still too green to fight me!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the spider silk trembled, entangled several colorful crystals, and flew towards the blood spider.

These crystals are unique to the Sunset Wasteland, known as Wasteland Crystals.

"A top-grade rare crystal? It's mine!"

Blood Spider's eyes lit up, and it reached out to catch the Desolate Crystal.

Just then, the direction of the desolate crystal changed, and it finally landed in a palm.

"This is good, I'll take it."