The First Venerable of All Paths

One sword can cleave the river!

The chilling sword energy tore through the sky, and the overwhelming pressure swept across the land, clearing away all the air currents within a hundred meters with a single sword strike!

This sword strike seemed poised to cleave a vast river in two.

Realizing the power of this sword strike, Blood Spider was even more horrified.

Fang Xuan's second sword strike was several times more powerful than the one he used to kill the giant spider.

"But I'm at the sixth level of the Divine Intent Realm. No matter how powerful you are, you can't kill me!"

Blood Spider could no longer maintain its composure, and its spiritual power surged forth without reservation.

"Buzzing!"

Blood-red spider silk burst forth from his body, intertwining layer upon layer to form a thick, mountain-like defensive barrier, firmly blocking his path.

However, the Blood Spider's prized silk defense proved laughably fragile in the face of this sword strike.

"Sizzle!"

The moment the sharp sword energy landed on the spider web, it was torn apart under the immense pressure.

The spider silk broke layer by layer.

The sword energy swiftly severed all the spider silk, and continued its relentless attack on the blood spider.

"Thousand-Web Spider Kill!"

Blood Spider was horrified, but dared not hold back.

He rapidly formed hand seals, and countless spider silks shot out again to meet the sharp sword energy.

"Snap!"

However, all this is in vain.

The spider silk was severed by the sword energy once again. Although the power was reduced, the remaining sword energy was still unimpeded, leaving a hideous wound on the blood spider.

"snort!"

The scorching and sharp sword energy invaded his body, causing the Blood Spider to feel excruciating pain in his meridians, as if his body was being torn apart.

"Fang Xuan, since you won't let me have an easy time, then I'll take you down with me today!"

The Blood Spider's eyes were bloodshot, its face was ferocious, and its voice was full of despair and madness.

He had roamed the Sunset Wasteland for decades, experiencing countless life-and-death battles, but he had never suffered such a great loss.

If Fang Xuan wanted to kill him, he would have to pay a heavy price.

However, Fang Xuan's eyes were cold and unmoved.

He simply raised his arm and held the Phoenix Cry Sword high.

A thread-like sword aura burst forth from the sword, carrying a terrifyingly high temperature, and slashed towards the Blood Spider with the speed of a streak of light.

"Spiritual Fire Pierces the Sky!"

This sword move became much more powerful after Fang Xuan broke through to the Divine Intent Realm.

"A Barrier of Ten Thousand Threads!"

The Blood Spider roared, and its spiritual power and essence blood condensed into millions of threads, forming a barrier that protected him within.

A crimson light curtain appeared, seemingly unbreakable.

"laugh!"

However, when the chilling and sharp sword energy crashed down, the spider silk barrier that the Blood Spider had condensed with all its spiritual power was torn apart instantly like thin paper.

The layers of blood-red light curtain shattered inch by inch, and even the pure spiritual power protecting his body was completely crushed and pulverized by the sword energy.

Moreover, the golden-red sword threads seemed to break through the limitations of space, instantly piercing the Blood Spider's chest and leaving a clear hole.

"Well......."

The Blood Spider stared in disbelief at the sword hole that pierced its body.

He, a powerful expert at the sixth level of the Divine Intent Realm, was actually no match for a martial artist at the first level of the Divine Intent Realm.

Sensing the rapidly draining life force within its body, fear and despair finally surfaced on the Blood Spider's face.

"The Poison Spider Mercenary Group will not let you get away with this."

Blood trickled from the corner of the Blood Spider's mouth, and then countless sword energies surged out from its body, slicing the Blood Spider's body into countless fragments.

The powerful mercenary who had dominated the Sunset Wasteland for decades perished, his soul unable to escape.

Not far away, Wen Kang stared wide-eyed, his body stiff as a stone sculpture, his face filled with disbelief and horror.

He stared intently at the tall, white-clad youth in the arena, his heart pounding and his mind reeling with turbulent thoughts!

Blood Spider, whose cultivation was no weaker than his, was actually killed by Fang Xuan with two sword strikes?

Moreover, judging from its appearance, it didn't seem to have taken much effort.

How long has it been?

Has that young man, who was once chased and forced to flee by numerous powerful figures, actually become this strong?

The two sword techniques were seamlessly connected, exquisitely executed, and without any flaws.

Putting himself in Fang Xuan's shoes, even at his peak, Wen Kang wouldn't dare say he could withstand those two sword strikes from Fang Xuan.

When Wen Kang saw Fang Xuan looking at him, his heart sank, but he only dared to stand still and not move.

He knew very well that if the other party really wanted to kill him, he would have absolutely no chance of escaping.

Even Li Guanlan was somewhat surprised.

After recovering from his injuries, this guy seems to be much stronger than when he was at the Dao Seeking Sect.

She thought her skills had improved fast enough.

But compared to Fang Xuan, that freak, he's practically normal.

"Are you from the Gray Wolf Mercenary Group?"

Fang Xuan sheathed his sword and looked at Wen Kang with a calm gaze.

"Wen Kang of the Canglang Mercenary Group greets Fellow Daoist Fang."

Faced with Fang Xuan's overwhelming strength, Wen Kang dared not be the slightest bit overconfident.

"Thank you for saving me, Fellow Daoist Fang. Otherwise, I fear I would be dead here today."

He was already severely injured, and then he was surrounded and attacked by Blood Spider and his men. When he was at his last gasp, Fang Xuan intervened and indirectly saved his life.

"It was just something I did casually."

Fang Xuan said, "I happen to have some questions for you, Fellow Daoist Wen, please feel free to answer them."

"Fellow Daoist Fang, please ask whatever you wish. I will answer all your questions to the best of my knowledge."

Wen Kang felt a sense of relief, but tried his best to remain calm.

Do you know what's going on in Sunset Town lately?

Fang Xuan said, "I need to know about the Sunset Alliance, in particular."

Upon hearing this, Wen Kang couldn't help but give a wry smile.

"To be honest, Fellow Daoist Fang, I haven't been back to Sunset City for several months."

Wen Kang stroked the giant wild wolf beside him and said, "I have been searching for this guy in the wilderness for some time now, so I don't know much about what happened in Sunset City."

"Sunset City?"

Wen Kang quickly replied, "I only heard it from some mercenaries. Under Shangguan Yun's jurisdiction, the Sunset Alliance has grown stronger and stronger, so they changed Sunset Town into Sunset City. I know nothing else about that."

"I see."

Fang Xuan nodded and said, "The second thing is, where did you get the Desolate Crystal you have?"

"I obtained these Wild Crystals by chance while searching for Wild Wolves, but there are only three of them."

Wen Kang quickly said, "Although this item has the effect of transforming the bloodline of wild beasts, I did not venture deep into that place because it is located deep in the wilderness and is home to many powerful wild beasts."

Upon hearing this, Fang Xuan frowned slightly.

Deep in the wilderness?

This is a bit tricky.

Although there are records of the Ara Crystal in Ara's memories, they only record its function.

As for how it came about, it's unclear whether it's due to ignorance or some other reason.

"Does Fellow Daoist Fang need a large amount of Desolate Crystals?"

Wen Kang suddenly said, "If that's the case, I can have my men keep an eye out for you, and even explore the wasteland to see if we can find any clues."

Just as Fang Xuan was about to speak, the wild wolf seemed to sense something and roared towards a certain direction.

Immediately, the wolf took off running, galloping towards the place it had sensed.

Wen Kang's face lit up with joy, and he quickly explained to Fang Xuan, "Fellow Daoist Fang, it's my elder brother who has arrived."

Soon, several figures arrived through the air.

The leader had a full head of fiery red hair and a powerful aura. He was not a member of the Azure Wolf Mercenary Group, but rather Kuang Lie from the Mad Lion Mercenary Group, along with Sun Yue and others.

"The Mad Lion's men?"

Seeing this, Wen Kang frowned and subconsciously glanced at Fang Xuan.

He hadn't forgotten that Kuang Lie was among the powerful figures who had chased Fang Xuan back then.

"Fang Xuan? What are you doing here?!"

Kuang Lie also saw Fang Xuan, and his face immediately showed a look of shock.

He already knew that Fang Xuan was not dead and had left Sunset Wasteland.

Kuang Lie was surprised that Fang Xuan had returned after only a few days.

He never imagined that Fang Xuan had come back for revenge.

Given the current size of the Sunset Alliance, even if Fang Xuan were to become stronger, some powerful families in the Central Plains might not be a match for the alliance.

"Commander Kuanglie, it's been a long time!"

Fang Xuan grinned, making no attempt to hide his killing intent: "I was originally planning to pay you a visit, but I never expected to run into Commander Kuang Lie here. What a coincidence!"

"Kid, stop putting on airs in front of me."

Kuang Lie roared angrily, "It is indeed your good fortune that you were not killed by Huang, but you should not have come back here."

"With my great revenge still unavenged, of course I have to come back."

Fang Xuan licked his lips and said in a chilling tone, "But this time, it's hard to say who the hunter and who the prey are."

Kuang Lie narrowed his eyes and carefully examined Fang Xuan.

"Divine intent?"

Kuang Lie was taken aback, then said in a deep voice, "You've broken through?"

"Just lucky."

Fang Xuan smiled calmly: "Is Commander Kuang Lie perhaps afraid?"

"So you're Fang Xuan. You're quite arrogant indeed!"

Before Kuang Lie could speak, Sun Yue jumped out and pointed at Fang Xuan, saying, "I was worried about where to find you, but you delivered yourself right to my door."

"You killed my Sun family patriarch, and today you will pay with your life!"

Sun Yue waved his hand and shouted sternly, "Take him down! According to the alliance order, he can be killed or alive!"

Behind him, several martial artists exchanged glances, but none of them dared to make a move.

Although several months have passed, the reputation of this peerless killer continues to circulate within the alliance.

"A bunch of useless trash, what are you all standing there for?"

Seeing that his men remained unmoved, Sun Yue flew into a rage and coldly shouted, "Do you expect me to do it myself?"

"You talk too much nonsense."

However, Fang Xuan raised his finger and gently tapped Sun Yue.

"Sizzle!"

Brilliant lightning burst forth from his fingertips, shooting towards Sun Yue with lightning speed, truly living up to its name.

"Fang Xuan, how dare you..."

Before Sun Yue could finish speaking, he was struck by lightning.

"Bang!"

The next moment, Sun Yue's body exploded, leaving no trace of his remains.

The other martial artists were terrified and retreated.

Even worse, some people turned around and ran away.

"Since you're already here, why not stay?"

Fang Xuan grabbed with his five fingers, and bolts of lightning exploded out like light, catching up with these people at a speed invisible to the naked eye and blasting them to death one by one.

Faced with the cataclysmic lightning, these people could only dream of escaping.

This scene made Kuang Lie's heart pound with fear.

He looked at Fang Xuan and said in a deep voice, "It seems that your strength has improved quite a bit during this time."

"If I weren't confident, how could I dare to come and seek revenge on you all?"

Fang Xuan clenched his fist, and the God of Slaughter Spear appeared in his hand, pointing directly at Kuang Lie, its killing intent soaring to the sky.

"Commander of the Fierce Frenzy, it's your turn!"