The First Venerable of All Paths

In the desolate realm.

"Awooo!"

The earth shook violently, and a deafening roar shook the heavens.

On the vast, desolate plains covered in yellow sand, a fiery lion, tens of meters in size, roared angrily, raising clouds of dust.

"Fang Xuan, you brat, once I'm free, I'll tear you to pieces!"

The raging lion spewed flames, burning the surrounding wild beasts to dust.

These wild beasts were all casually collected by Fang Xuan after he entered the Sunset Wasteland.

Now, it's just right to use it to deplete the power of the Flaming Lion.

Moreover, because Fang Xuan became a part of the wilderness, these wild beasts are stronger than those outside.

Even if one's soul is destroyed, as long as the physical body is not completely destroyed, one can be resurrected.

This caused the power of the Flaming Lion to be continuously depleted.

"Bang bang bang!"

The Fiery Lion slammed its giant paws, shattering one wild beast after another, but its power was consumed even faster.

"All of you, die!"

Seeing more wild beasts rushing towards it again, the mark between the brows of the Fiery Lion flashed, and a ring of scorching flames erupted, burning all the wild beasts to ashes.

Then, the Fiery Lion's scarlet eyes looked up at the gray sky, flashing with ferocity.

"You want to seal me away? Don't even think about it!"

The earth trembled violently, and the Fiery Lion instantly rose into the air, its giant paw tearing fiercely towards the sky, attempting to break through the desolate realm.

"Buzz!"

But the next moment, space trembled, and a giant blood-red claw emerged from the void, striking the Fiery Lion fiercely.

"puff!"

One of the Flaming Lion's giant paws was smashed on the spot.

The Fiery Lion was blasted from the sky and crashed to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.

"You worthless beast, you dare to challenge me, the Emperor?"

The Crimson Scale Demon Emperor stood in the void, looking down at the raging lion in the deep pit, his voice full of sarcasm.

"Your essence and blood are quite good; I'll take it."

The Fiery Lion shook its head, slowly stood up, and looked at the Crimson Scale Demon Emperor with murderous intent in its eyes.

"Where is Fang Xuan? Let him come out and fight me head-on! What kind of skill is it to hide and show your true colors!"

The Crimson Scale Demon Emperor sneered.

"If you're so capable, why are you now a prisoner?"

The Crimson Scale Demon Emperor said, "Don't waste your energy, just obediently offer up your essence blood!"

Having said that, the Crimson Scale Demon Emperor's body swelled up and surged towards the Fiery Lion like a tornado.

The battle of the Demon Emperors has begun once again.

However, with the Flaming Lion severely injured and its power suppressed by the Desolate Realm, it was no match for the Crimson Scale Demon Emperor and was quickly and completely crushed by him.

It was only a matter of time before they were devoured by the Crimson Scale Demon Emperor.

At this moment, Fang Xuan was in a room in the main hall, taking pills and circulating his internal energy to heal his injuries.

In the battle against Kuanghuo, Fang Xuan had exhausted all his means.

Furthermore, it reversed the flow of his essence and blood to enhance his cultivation, resulting in serious injuries.

However, being in the desolate realm can slow down the flow of time.

This will save Fang Xuan a lot of time.

In the desolate realm, by the third day, Fang Xuan's injuries had been completely healed.

"After breaking through to the second level of the Chaos Holy Body, the healing speed has become even faster."

Feeling the spiritual energy flowing through his body, Fang Xuan was quite satisfied.

"Next, it's time to do something else."

Fang Xuan waved his hand, and a flaming spear fell to the ground.

There were also two broken gun barrels.

The Flaming Spear was the Flaming Lion King Spear that I obtained from Madfire after killing him.

As for the two broken spears, they were the Dao Asking Battle Spears bestowed upon Zhao Qingcang by the Dao Asking Sect.

It was destroyed by Fang Xuan, cut in two, and secretly collected by the Crimson Scale Demon Emperor when he left.

Fang Xuan planned to integrate these two spears into the God-Slaying Spear to upgrade its grade.

Let's begin!

Fang Xuan took a deep breath, exhaled a ball of Undying Phoenix Fire, enveloped the Blazing Lion King Spear and the Dao Inquiry Battle Spear, and began to refine them rapidly.

Since Fang Xuan's divine soul realm broke through to the third grade and his cultivation level broke through to the divine will realm, the power of the Undying Phoenix Flame has also increased.

Not to mention, the Undying Phoenix Flame once devoured the Dragon Eagle Flame, further enhancing its power.

Therefore, even though the Flaming Lion King Spear and the Dao Inquiry Battle Spear were of high grade, they could not withstand the refinement of the Undying Phoenix Fire for long.

After being refined, the Flaming Lion King Spear transformed into a ball of red liquid the size of a head.

But the spear appeared to be a deep black.

"The materials used to forge these two spears are indeed extraordinary. After being integrated into the God-Slaying Spear, they can be upgraded by at least one grade."

Fang Xuan looked delighted and then took out the God-Slaying Spear.

The "Hundred Refinements to Burn the Heavens Technique" was activated, further refining the two clumps of liquid and slowly guiding them into the God-Slaying Spear.

After the God-Slaying Spear absorbed both clumps of liquid, Fang Xuan formed hand seals again, transforming the Undying Phoenix Flame into a giant flaming hammer to forge the God-Slaying Spear.

"when!"

"when!"

"when!"

With each strike of the flaming giant hammer, sparks flew from the God of Slaughter Spear, impurities were constantly removed, and the power of the Flaming Lion King Spear and the Daoist War Spear was perfectly fused with the God of Slaughter Spear.

Time passed slowly, and two days went by in the blink of an eye.

Inside the room, golden-red flames burned continuously.

Amidst the flames, a long spear, entirely crimson with strange patterns engraved on its shaft, was constantly being tempered by the flames.

"receive!"

Fang Xuan changed his hand seals and withdrew the Undying Phoenix Flame.

He reached out and grabbed the reforged God of Slaughter Spear in his hand.

"boom!"

With the gun in hand, a violent and bloodthirsty aura immediately swept out from the gun.

Compared to the original God of Slaughter Spear, the reforged God of Slaughter Spear is thicker and longer.

The overall design makes it appear even more ferocious.

Just one glance was enough to conjure images of mountains of corpses, seas of blood, raging flames, rolling thunder, and swirling killing intent in one's mind.

"Great gun!"

Fang Xuan swung his spear, and a beam of light shot out, cleaving the entire room in two.

Although he had expected it, Fang Xuan was still shocked by the power of the God-Slaying Spear.

"Peak of the fifth rank, not bad, not bad."

Fang Xuan chuckled softly, a satisfied look on his face.

With just one more step, the God-Slaying Spear can be promoted to the sixth rank.

At that time, he could kill a martial artist at the fourth or fifth level of the Divine Intent Realm with a single shot.

Now, without using spiritual power, Fang Xuan can kill anyone below the fourth level of the Divine Intent Realm with just one shot!

"Now that the weapon is finished, it's time to go see Sister Yutong."

With a thought, Fang Xuan returned to Fang Yutong's room.

"Young Master Fang Xuan!"

Upon seeing Fang Xuan, the maid Xiao Zhuzi happily came to greet him.

Compared to the last time we met, Xiao Zhuzi seemed like a completely different person, both in her aura and her condition.

This was thanks to the pills left behind by Fang Xuan, and the help of the Chaos Origin to regulate her foundation.

However, the severed meridians and dantian have not yet fully recovered.

"Little Bamboo, are you settling in well here?"

Fang Xuan rubbed Xiao Zhu's head with a smile on his face.

"I'm not used to it."

Little Bamboo pouted and said, "It's so boring here, there's nothing to do."

Fang Xuan comforted him, "Wait a little longer. Once the young master has healed you, I will take you out."

Xiao Zhu and Fang Yutong are not in a good position to stay outside.

Staying in the desolate realm makes it easier for Fang Xuan to help them heal their injuries and repair their foundations at any time.

"Young Master, I'm alright."

Xiao Zhu waved her hands repeatedly and said, "Besides, Miss is recovering quite well now and can already say a few words to me."

"Really? That's great!"

Fang Xuan then gave Xiao Zhu a few more bottles of pills, saying, "These pills are for repairing the foundation. Take them as much as you want, don't try to save any for the young master."

"Young master, this is too much."

Xiao Zhu's eyes immediately welled up with tears.

"Silly girl."

Fang Xuan patted Xiao Zhu's head again and said with a smile, "Your young master is an alchemist. I can make these pills anytime. Don't worry about them."

"Uh-huh."

Little Bamboo sniffed and said earnestly, "Young Master, Little Bamboo will remember this."

"Go ahead, I'll go see Sister Yutong."

Fang Xuan entered the room.

No longer dark, no longer deathly silent.

Fang Yutong had her back to Fang Xuan and was drawing something on a wooden board.

"Brother Xuan, you've arrived?"

Upon hearing the sound, Fang Yutong turned her head.

Her face was still covered in hideous scars, but a faint smile had appeared on Fang Yutong's face.

"Sister Yutong, what are you drawing?"

Fang Xuan walked over and was immediately stunned.

"This is...our home?"

On the drawing board is the Fang family mansion in Qingyang County.

Although the lines are simple, they are drawn to life.

He even drew every single blade of grass in the yard in its entirety.

Fang Yutong smoothed her hair and said, "I have nothing to do, so I'm just drawing."

"It's very well drawn."

Fang Xuan sincerely praised him, but inwardly he sighed.

He knew that Sister Yutong was homesick.

But in this state, she absolutely dared not go back to face her former relatives; this was the only way she could relieve her inner turmoil.

He was an experienced person and knew very well what it meant for a martial artist to have their dantian destroyed.

"Sister Yutong, let's begin."

Fang Xuan quickly calmed down and said, "After a few more times, the scars on your face will be completely healed."

"it is good."

Half an hour later, Fang Xuan withdrew his hand, and the scar on Fang Yutong's face had faded by almost half.

The injured meridians have also recovered somewhat.

"Sister Yutong, you must remember to take those Rejuvenating Pills I gave you on time."

Fang Xuan said, "By then, you will definitely be even more beautiful than before."

"Um."

Fang Yutong appeared to be smiling, but Fang Xuan could see a hint of loneliness deep in her eyes.

Compared to physical injuries, psychological trauma is much harder to heal.

"Don't worry, Sister Yutong."

Fang Xuan said, "I will definitely be able to help you restore your dantian and get you back on the path of martial arts. I promise!"

Fang Xuan knew that no matter how much he said now, it would be useless; he could prove it with facts later.

"Sister Yutong, you should get some rest. I'll be going now."

Fang Xuan had just reached the door when Fang Yutong called out to him.

"Brother Xuan, thank you."

Fang Xuan trembled slightly, and without turning his head, said, "We're family, no need for such formalities."

After saying that, Fang Xuan took a deep breath and strode out of the room.

inside the house.

Fang Yutong gently stroked her face, feeling the fading scars, and whispered, "Brother Xuan, I believe in you, I always have."

"Whoosh!"

As soon as Fang Xuan stepped out of the room, a beam of red light shot towards him and crashed into his arms.

"Fang Xuan, this is for you."

The Crimson Scale Demon Emperor spat out a demon core he was holding in his mouth into Fang Xuan's arms, and said wearily, "I'm too tired and need to sleep. Don't disturb me for the next few days."

Feeling the scorching aura emanating from the Crimson Scale Demon Emperor, Fang Xuan asked in surprise, "You really ate that Fiery Lion?"

"Nonsense, what's the point of keeping it if we're not going to eat it?"

The Crimson Scale Demon Emperor yawned and said, "I can't take it anymore, I'm too sleepy. I need to sleep and digest. If anything happens, I will take action and will not let you down."

"Then you should rest here."

Fang Xuan said, half-laughing and half-crying, "We're not in a hurry to go back to Sunset City."

As soon as the thought arose, Fang Xuan built a platform next to the main hall and placed the Crimson Scale Demon Emperor, who had already fallen into a deep sleep, on it.

At the same time, he embedded the Desolate Crystal he obtained from the Blood Spider into the Desolate Crystal.

After doing all this, Fang Xuan looked at the Flame Demon Core in his hand.

This is the demon core of the Fiery Lion. Whether used to refine pills or directly refined and absorbed, it can help Fang Xuan improve his strength.

"Keep it for later, we can use it later."

After putting away the Flame Demon Core, Fang Xuan flashed away and left the Desolate Realm, heading straight for the Azure Wolf.

"Captain Gray Wolf, which direction is the Mad Lion Mercenary Group in?"

Canglang's brow twitched, and he said helplessly, "You really can't hold back for even a day."

"I'm afraid if I get there too late, the Lion's spiritual veins will have already been dug up."

Canglang gritted his teeth and said, "Fine, I'll go with you myself and see if we can take advantage of the situation to devour Mad Lion's men."

Fang Xuan, of course, didn't care about this.

His only goal was the spiritual vein; he wouldn't care about the mercenaries of Mad Lion if they were smart enough.

But if anyone dares to try and steal his spiritual veins, Fang Xuan wouldn't hesitate to take them all out.