The First Venerable of All Paths

"You've harmed a member of the Su family! You're asking for death!"

As soon as he finished speaking, an old man in black robes suddenly rushed over and struck Fang Xuan in the back with a palm.

Both in speed and power, it far surpasses Su Bao, who is in the Qi Gathering Realm, by countless times.

It was obvious that this old man was a Qi Condensation Realm expert.

If this palm strike had hit Fang Xuan, even with his many trump cards, he would have died on the spot.

"Young Master, get out of the way!"

Zhan Yi's pupils shrank suddenly, and he was about to rush towards Fang Xuan, but was stopped by Su Long.

"Trying to save someone right in front of me? That's a pipe dream!"

Su Long's offensive became increasingly fierce, intercepting all of Zhan Yi's routes.

In that brief moment of delay, the black-robed elder's attack was only an inch away from Fang Xuan's back.

The fierce Yuan energy even caused Fang Xuan's muscles to tighten and his skin to sting.

In the face of life-or-death crisis, Fang Xuan channeled his inner energy and unleashed the Dragon Fish Body Technique to its fullest extent.

"laugh!"

The golden dragonfish phantom flickered around Fang Xuan, who narrowly escaped by taking three steps to the side.

"Bang!"

A domineering and fierce palm strike hit a stone pillar, leaving a clear palm print.

"Um?"

The attack missed, and the old man in black robes raised an eyebrow, looking at Fang Xuan with surprise.

"What a bizarre movement technique."

The others were even more shocked.

Fang Xuan actually dodged the fatal blow from the expert at the Condensation Realm.

"Young Master, are you alright?"

Fang Ren and the others quickly surrounded Fang Xuan, protecting him in the middle and watching the black-robed old man warily.

Fang Xuan shook his head, still feeling somewhat shaken.

If he hadn't reacted in time, that attack would have been enough to kill him.

"Elder Su Lie, you've finally arrived."

Despite his injuries, Su Bao said angrily, "The Fang family came to cause trouble, not only threatening to seize this market, but also killing so many of us. Their crimes are heinous!"

Su Hu said, "If we don't severely punish that little beast Fang Xuan, our Su family will lose all face if word gets out."

The old man in black robes was none other than Su Lie.

He was an elder of the Su family, a powerful expert at the Condensation Realm, responsible for overseeing the western market district.

He glanced at the corpses of the Su family guards on the ground, a cold glint flashing in his eyes, and his aura of the Condensation Realm swept towards Fang Xuan and the others.

"Fang Xuan, do you know your crime?"

The powerful aura exerted a crushing pressure, making Zhan Yi and the others feel as if they were carrying a mountain on their backs, their legs trembling.

"Elder Su Lie, what makes you say that?"

Fang Xuan circulated his internal energy, completely unconcerned about Su Hu's oppressive aura.

"I've only come to inspect my family's market town, yet I'm being obstructed. Is that wrong?"

Fang Xuan met Su Lie's gaze without fear and said calmly, "Elder Su Lie, a dignified expert of the Qi Condensation Realm, is willing to take action against a junior like me who is only at the Body Refinement Realm. Aren't you afraid that if word gets out, it will damage the reputation of the Su family?"

"A sharp-tongued brat."

Su Lie's face darkened, and he said in a chilling tone, "This West City Market is the property of my Su family. When did it become your Fang family's place to inspect it?"

That's incorrect.

Fang Xuan retorted, "The West City Market is the foundation laid by generations of my Fang family. Who in the entire Qingyang County doesn't know it? Is Elder Su Lie trying to renege on his promise? Or is the Su family trying to seize my Fang family's assets?"

"that is!"

Old Zhong suddenly appeared out of nowhere and said, "The house deeds and land deeds are right here. Are you trying to renege on your promise?"

"Stop your unreasonable demands!"

Su Hu immediately retorted, "Even if this market town belongs to your Fang family, it was transferred to my Su family three years ago, so it belongs to my Su family!"

"good!"

Su Bao sneered, "Trying to take back what you've already given away? The Fang family is truly a bunch of untrustworthy people, utterly despicable!"

"you......."

Fang Ren was about to argue with him when Fang Xuan raised his hand to interrupt him.

"It seems you've all forgotten something."

Fang Xuan slowly took out a marriage certificate and said, "These properties, including the West City Market, were betrothal gifts from my Fang family to the Su family. Now that my engagement with Su Qingyao has been dissolved, my Fang family has every right to take these things back."

"Elder Su Lie!"

Fang Xuan looked at Su Lie and said, word by word, "You witnessed this with your own eyes back then, have you forgotten because you're getting senile?"

"you......."

Being publicly called senile by Fang Xuan made Su Lie lose face, and his expression turned frighteningly gloomy.

"Even so, my Su family has been operating this market for three years. How can you take it back just like that?"

Su Lie sneered, "Fang Xuan, don't think that just because your Fang family was able to repel the Blood Fiend Gang once, you can do it a second time. When the Blood Fiend Gang comes knocking again, there will probably be no place for your Su family in Qingyang County."

"It seems the Su family doesn't want to hand over the market."

Fang Xuan grinned and said in a cold tone, "Fang Ren, in my name, immediately send a message to the clan, ordering everyone to mobilize and reclaim the western market town!"

Everyone was deeply moved upon hearing this.

All personnel mobilized?

How is this any different from starting a war?

Su Hu and the others were especially shocked, thinking they were hallucinating.

Could it be that Fang Xuan has gone so far as to be prepared to fight the Su family to the death?

How dare he do that?

"Yes, young master!"

Fang Ren immediately took out a talisman.

The talisman is decorated with special patterns.

That is the Fang family crest!

"Clan emblems and symbols?"

Su Hu's expression changed, and he exclaimed, "Fang Xuan, are you serious?"

Clan emblems and talismans are only used when a major event occurs in the clan, such as a crisis of extinction.

Has Fang Xuan gone mad?

"No one is allowed to touch what belongs to the Fang family."

A ferocious look appeared on Fang Xuan's face as he said, "At worst, we'll start a war!"

"you......"

Su Hu was so angry he almost vomited blood.

This is insane, absolutely insane!

Even Su Lie's eyes flashed with shock, clearly not expecting Fang Xuan to have such courage.

"Elder Su Lie, what do you mean?"

Fang Xuan said, "Either hand over the market, or our two families will go to war today!"

"Fine, let's open it!"

Su Bao, with his fiery temper, immediately retorted, "Do you still think your Fang family is the same as it was three years ago? You dare to wage war against my Su family? Then today, I'll wipe your Fang family out of the picture forever!"

Su Lie, however, looked hesitant.

He wasn't afraid of the Fang family.

With the Su family's current resources, they can completely disregard the Fang family.

but.

The Fang family now has a powerful expert at the Divine Realm level in charge.

If a fight really breaks out, even if the Fang family is wiped out, the Su family will definitely suffer heavy losses.

It could even result in mutual destruction.

This consequence is something Su Hu cannot afford.

The Su family also cannot afford it.

"Elder Su Hu, what do you mean?"

Fang Xuan said, "Are you handing over the market, or do you want to go to war with my Fang family?"

Upon hearing this, Su Hu narrowed his eyes.

He figured it out.

Fang Xuan's madness stemmed from his awareness that the Blood Fiend Gang was about to arrive.

So, they plan to drag the Su family into this mess before wiping out their clan?

He was certain that the Su family would not dare to accept the challenge.

That little beast, he's quite the schemer.

Moreover, the head of the family has already given instructions that it is not advisable to completely break ties with the Fang family at this time.

We'll discuss everything after the Blood Fiend Gang arrives.

Thinking of this, Su Hu smiled and slowly spoke.

"A mere market town is nothing to the Su family. We may return it to the Fang family without any problem."

Upon hearing this, Su Bao's expression changed, and he quickly said, "Elder Su Hu, you..."

"but."

Su Lie ignored Su Bao and instead looked at Fang Xuan, saying to himself, "Trying to take back the market without any real knowledge is wishful thinking."

"Oh?"

Fang Xuan raised an eyebrow and said, "I wonder what Elder Su Lie's plans are?"

"It's very simple."

Su Lie stomped his foot on the ground.

The Yuan energy was released and swept outwards in all directions.

Immediately, a circle with a radius of three meters was drawn around Su Lie.

"And don't accuse me of bullying the weak."

Su Lie said, "I have suppressed my cultivation to the Body Refinement Realm. If you can force me out of this range within half a cup of tea's time, I will offer you this West City Market with both hands. If not, you will kneel here for three days and repent to my Su family!"

"Young Master, you mustn't!"

Fang Ren's face changed as soon as he heard that.

"Su Lie is a Qi Condensation Realm expert. Even though he has suppressed his cultivation, his combat experience and physical strength far surpass yours."

Fang Ren said, "This competition is completely unfair."

"fair?"

Su Lie sneered, "In this world, the strong are respected. If you want to take back the market, you can't do it without paying a price."

"Fang Xuan, I have already given you the opportunity."

Su Lie said, "If you don't agree, I don't mind killing you all on the spot before Fang Shanhai arrives."

What the Su family is currently wary of is Fang Shanhai, who is at the Divine Realm.

But if things really escalate to the point of war, the Su family will naturally not be afraid of the Fang family.

"What, you're scared now?"

Su Bao sneered, "Kid, where did your arrogance go?"

"Elder Su Lie is still too merciful, willing to take the initiative to invade."

Su Hu scoffed, "If it were me, I'd just slap him to death."

"What is there to be afraid of?"

Fang Xuan smiled, being watched by so many people.

"Since Elder Su Lie wants to play, then I'll play along with you."

As he spoke, Fang Xuan took two steps forward and stepped into the circle.

"Young Master..."

Upon seeing this, Fang Xin and the others couldn't help but show signs of tension.

"Fang Xuan of the Fang family, please enlighten me, Elder Su Lie!"

Fang Xuan was dressed in white, carrying a sword box on his back, and his face showed no emotion.

But a purple light flashed in those deep eyes.

"Good, as expected of Fang Xiaotian's son, he certainly has some guts."

A glint of light flashed in Su Lie's eyes as he smiled and said, "Since I've suppressed my cultivation level, I won't hold back."

After saying that, Su Lie's cultivation level rapidly decreased.

In the blink of an eye, he was compressed from the Qi Condensation Realm to the Body Refinement Realm.

However, he was at the peak of the Body Refinement Realm.

"Peak Body Refinement Realm? Isn't that cheating?"

Grandpa Zhong shouted, "Bullying the weak! Shameless!"

"Is the peak of the Body Refinement Realm still considered part of the Body Refinement Realm?"

Su Bao sneered, "If you're scared, you'd better kowtow and admit your mistakes now, so you don't lose face when you lose."

"Young Master..."

Fang Xuan raised his hand to stop Fang Xin and the others, and looked at Su Lie with a solemn expression.

He took a deep breath, and his internal energy was suddenly released.

Body Refinement Realm, Level Two!