The First Venerable of All Paths

"Tiger, the investigation is complete."

Inside the inn room, Meng Hu was enjoying a hearty meal.

A member of the Hundred Beasts Gang cupped his hands and said, "That young man was named Fang Xuan, the young master of the Fang family, one of the three great families of Qingyang County."

"The Fang family, who just provoked the Blood Fiend Gang?"

Meng Hu took a big gulp of wine and grinned maliciously, "No wonder you dared to go against me, you're a fearless brat."

The feud between the Fang family and the Blood Fiend Gang is no secret.

Even he had heard about it.

"Tiger Lord, should we...?"

The member of the Hundred Beasts Gang had a fierce glint in his eyes and a menacing look on his face.

"No rush."

Meng Hu tore off a piece of the monster's flesh and stuffed it into his mouth, chewing it vigorously.

"Given the Blood Fiend Gang's nature, anyone who provokes them will have already taken revenge."

Meng Hu said, "But there's been no news for so many days, it's obvious that something has happened to the Blood Fiend Gang that's causing the delay."

"Is there a problem with that?"

The member said, "He dared to fight with you, Tiger, today, which clearly shows he doesn't take our Beasts Gang seriously. If we don't teach him a lesson, who will dare to do business with us in the future?"

"I'm going to do a big deal."

Meng Hu chuckled and said, "Send a message to the Blood Fiend Gang, saying that as long as they can afford the price, my Hundred Beasts Gang will wipe out the Fang family for them!"

Three years ago, the Hundred Beasts Gang would naturally not have dared to touch the Fang family.

However, after these three years, the Fang family has declined drastically and is no longer what it used to be.

The Beasts Guild is different.

Since joining forces with the Beast Hall, the Hundred Beasts Gang has developed rapidly and is no longer what it used to be.

As a result, Meng Hu successfully broke through to the Condensation Realm, and his strength increased dramatically.

As long as I bring a bunch of brothers, wiping out the Fang family is a piece of cake.

But he also wanted to take this opportunity to make a fortune.

"yes!"

.......

The next day.

Fang Xuan had someone summon Fang Shanhe.

"Young Master, you wanted to see me?"

Over the past few days, Fang Xuan has provided a large amount of cultivation resources, which has made his position in the clan more and more secure.

Even the elders of the Fang family held Fang Xuan in high esteem.

"Second Elder, please have a seat."

Fang Xuan personally poured Fang Shanhe a cup of tea and casually asked, "How is the situation in the clan now?"

"Thank you, young master."

Fang Shanhe put down his tea and said, "My Fang family now has 384 members. The number of Qi Condensation Realm warriors has increased from four to six, and the number of Qi Gathering Realm warriors has increased from seven to eleven. There are 36 Body Refining Realm warriors, and the rest are Blood Creation Realm warriors or those who have not yet opened their meridians."

Fang Xuan silently pondered for a moment, and sighed inwardly.

At its peak, the Fang family had more than ten experts at the Qi Condensation Realm.

But over the years, some have died in battle, and the elderly have died of old age.

Moreover, the current number of these powerful individuals is the result of Fang Xuan consuming a large amount of resources.

"What about the Grand Elder? Still no news?"

Fang Shanhe shook his head and said, "Not yet. The Grand Elder's breakthrough was interrupted halfway last time, which already had an impact. And it will take even more time to learn a new cultivation method."

Fang Xuan nodded.

The cultivation technique Fang Shanhai practiced before was only at the Xuan level.

Now that the cultivation method has been changed, breaking through to the Divine Intent Realm is no longer something that can be accomplished overnight.

"But young master, you don't need to worry."

Fang Shanhe comforted them, "Even if the Blood Fiend Gang comes knocking, we don't need to be afraid. Our clansmen's cultivation is getting stronger every day, and their morale is high. If the Blood Fiend Gang comes, we may not be unable to fight them."

Lacking confidence in defeating Fang Shanhe, Fang Xuan handed him a storage bag.

"These are the resources I just purchased. Please distribute them, Second Elder."

Fang Xuan said, "Also, from now on, the Second Elder will be personally in charge of the clan's resource procurement."

He has already begun preliminary cooperation with Tianbaolou.

Going forward, as long as we continue to deepen our cooperation with Tianbaolou, it will save them a lot of time and costs.

"Thank you, young master."

Looking at the young man before him, Fang Shanhe said, "You've really had a hard time these past few days, young master."

"Those in positions of authority should fulfill their responsibilities."

Fang Xuan said calmly, "Since I am the young master of the family, I naturally have to shoulder the corresponding responsibilities."

"That's true."

Fang Shanhe said, "But the young master is the spiritual leader of the family. He should not waste his time and energy on these trivial matters, but should improve his cultivation as much as possible."

"Currently, our various businesses are also becoming profitable one after another, and I believe that it won't be long before they are more than enough to support the clan's needs."

Fang Shanhe's words were merely meant to comfort Fang Xuan.

The Fang family currently doesn't own many businesses.

Furthermore, offending the Blood Fiend Gang caused these businesses to plummet even further.

Fang Xuan said, "If I remember correctly, the Su family manages most of the Fang family's largest properties?"

"Yes, young master."

Fang Shanhe was somewhat embarrassed.

Although it's said that the Su family is running the business, in reality, it has been monopolized by the Su family for many years, and the Fang family has no way to intervene.

All the profits went into the Su family's pockets.

"Since it belongs to the Fang family, it should be managed by the Fang family."

Fang Xuan said, "I will personally take them back in the next few days."

The Fang family is now in dire need of various cultivation resources.

Although he had quite a few items, he could easily trade them with Tianbaolou.

But this is likely to attract attention.

More importantly, he wanted to take back everything that belonged to the Fang family.

"But young master, given the Su family's character, I'm afraid they won't agree."

Fang Shanhe was somewhat worried.

Although the relationship with the Su family has essentially fallen out, at least no direct conflict has occurred.

"When did I need their permission to reclaim my own property?"

Fang Xuan's eyes flashed with a cold light, and he said in a chilling tone, "My Fang family has only declined temporarily, not that we are all dead."

Seeing this, Fang Shanhe didn't say anything more.

......

The back mountain.

The new Ye Family Village.

Thirty villagers are diligently cultivating according to the Eight Desolate Battle Path passed down by Fang Xuan.

Of course, because the time was too short, no effect could be seen.

However, this does not dampen their enthusiasm.

Urged on by village chief Ye Fan, all the villagers put in their best effort and cultivated like madmen.

Fang Xuan ignored them.

He surveyed Ye Family Village several times before finally defining an area and setting up his formation.

Unlike the family's protective formations, Ye Family Village needs to remain hidden and undetected by the outside world.

Therefore, Fang Xuan has already determined the formation he has set up.

Heavenly Net Forbidden Formation.

This is only a second-grade magic array.

It can isolate the entire Ye Family Village, blocking outside prying eyes, and also has a certain hallucinogenic effect.

Once someone enters, they will lose their way.

On the hill behind, a breeze began to rise, causing the grass and trees to sway gently.

After placing all the array materials in their designated locations, Fang Xuan sat cross-legged and formed hand seals.

Nine different colored array flags fluttered around Fang Xuan.

Within the Qi Sea, a fragment swayed gently, releasing a faint black light.

It was a fragment of the Three Thousand Formation Diagram.

"The array suppresses all heavens, the law governs all realms..."

Fang Xuan suddenly opened his eyes and flicked his fingers rapidly.

Streams of Yuan energy continuously shot into the array flags.

"go!"

Fang Xuan pointed his finger, and one of the array flags immediately flew out and landed in a corner of the back mountain.

Then came the second one, the third one...

In the blink of an eye, nine array flags scattered and fell in different directions, covering an area of ​​several hundred meters around Ye Family Village.

At the same time, Fang Xuan changed his hand seals again, and the fragments of the array diagram in his dantian shone brightly.

Faintly, a mysterious and unpredictable array diagram was projected above Fang Xuan's head.

Within the projected array, mountains and rivers flowed, and heaven and earth were turned upside down.

"Buzz!"

Nine piercing beams of light shot out from the back mountain, forming an array in the air.

"Join the formation!"

Fang Xuan's internal energy circulated rapidly, pouring entirely into the array projection above his head.

The array projection instantly swelled in the wind and merged with the newly formed array.

In an instant, a strong wind arose, and sand and stones flew everywhere.

Between heaven and earth, primordial energy surged and spiritual power flowed.

This scene came quickly and went quickly.

It's like an illusion.

However, from Fang Xuan's position, the area within a few hundred meters of Ye Family Village was shrouded in swirling mist, indistinguishable from ordinary mountain peaks.

If you stare at it for too long, your vision may change, causing discomfort to your mind and soul.

Fang Xuan knew that the Heavenly Net Forbidden Formation was complete!

"Using fragments of the array diagram to set up the formation is indeed twice as effective with half the effort, but the consumption is a bit high."

The fragment in his dantian was merely a corner of the Three Thousand Formation Diagram.

Each use requires a large amount of elemental energy.

But the effect was extremely remarkable.

It can directly upgrade the grade of the formation.

"If we can obtain the complete Three Thousand Formation Diagrams, even the combined forces of the entire Qingzhou will be nothing to fear."

Of course, this was just Fang Xuan's imagination.

The Three Thousand Formation Diagrams are supreme imperial weapons.

Even if it were placed in front of Fang Xuan, with his current strength, let alone refining and using it, he would probably die upon touching it.

"Young Master, the formation you set up is truly ingenious."

Zhan Yi walked over and said with a look of amazement, "I just tried it, but I couldn't even find the way into Ye Family Village. I was trapped there for a long time."

Fang Xuan laughed and said, "The Heavenly Net Forbidden Formation is so powerful that even a Qi Condensation Realm expert who accidentally enters it will be trapped."

"In this way, Ye Family Village will be even less likely to be discovered."

Zhan Yi said, "I never expected that the young master would also know the art of formation. I truly admire you."

"This young master knows a lot more."

Fang Xuan rarely joked, saying, "Alright, we don't need to guard this place day and night anymore. We just need to send them some resources on time."

"Your main task is to improve your cultivation level as quickly as possible."

Fang Xuan said, "I have a feeling that the Blood Fiend Gang's second encirclement and suppression is about to begin."

Upon hearing this, Zhan Yi's expression suddenly turned serious.

The Blood Fiend Gang is currently the Fang family's biggest rival.

If they can't hold on, all their efforts during this period will be in vain.

"Don't worry, young master."

Zhan Yi said, "Even if it means death, we will protect our young master!"

"It hasn't come to that yet."

Fang Xuan's eyes flashed with a cold light as he said, "Alright, everyone go about your business. I have more important things to do."

It's time to return the Fang family's belongings to their rightful owner!