The First Venerable of All Paths

"Young Master, do you think Li Shanya will agree?"

After Li Shanya left, Fang Shanhai looked at Fang Xuan with a worried expression.

Although the Fang family repelled the siege of the Blood Fiend Gang and the Hundred Beasts Group today, and even severely damaged both forces, they also suffered considerable losses.

The most crucial one is the Su family.

Since joining the Dao Seeking Sect, Su Qingyao has done a lot to help the Su family improve its strength.

Putting aside other things.

Su Chongming alone was able to break through to the Divine Intent Realm only because of the resources Su Qingyao obtained from the Dao Seeking Sect.

Now, the Fang family is surrounded by powerful enemies, and a single resource from a secret realm is not enough to make the Li family take such a big risk to cooperate.

"He will."

Fang Xuan smiled slightly and said calmly, "Patriarch Li is not a short-sighted person. On the contrary, he has a sharp eye and can be considered a powerful figure in terms of both his shrewdness and methods. Even if he doesn't think about himself, he will consider the family."

Fang Shanhai frowned and said, "That's precisely why he's more likely to disagree."

Fang Xuan laughed and said, "If it were before today, he and the Li family would have chosen to remain neutral, and might even have severed ties with our Fang family because of it."

"but."

After a pause, Fang Xuan said, "Now that the Blood Fiend Gang has suffered heavy losses and the Hundred Beasts Gang has been basically crippled, they are no longer a concern. The only thing the Li family needs to worry about is the Su family."

Everyone looked at Fang Xuan, but did not interrupt.

Fang Xuan continued, "It is precisely because it is the Su family that I believe the Li family will not give up this opportunity."

He gazed into the distance, his eyes lingering.

"If something really happens to the Fang family, how do you think the Li family will handle the situation?"

Turning his gaze away, Fang Xuan looked around and said, "Will the Su family let the Li family off so easily?"

"Won't!"

Fang Shanhe said in a deep voice, "Su Chongming is extremely ambitious; he wants more than just our Fang family."

"Not just the Fang and Li families, but even the entire Qingyang County is not his target."

Fang Xuan's eyes flashed with a sharp light as he said, "What he wants is to leverage Su Qingyao's position in the Dao Seeking Sect to develop rapidly and become a regional overlord."

"hiss!"

Upon hearing this, everyone gasped in shock.

"Would the Dao Seeking Sect allow this?"

After calming down, Fang Shanhe said, "You should know that in the entire Qingzhou region, why have there only been three powerful forces over the years? It's because they want to consolidate their position and absolutely cannot allow any emerging forces to rise."

Throughout Qingzhou, three forces reigned supreme.

The Daoist Sect.

Royal Beast Mountain.

Qingyun Sect.

These three forces have controlled the entire Qingzhou for over a thousand years, their influence deeply entrenched and their foundations profound.

Gangs like the Blood Fiend Gang were not taken seriously by these three forces at all.

Even if a new force emerges and threatens the status of the three parties, they will be suppressed by their joint efforts.

"wrong!"

Fang Shanhai took over the conversation and said, "All along, although the three forces have suppressed the rise of emerging forces, they have also been secretly supporting their own forces."

"If the Su family can dominate the entire Qingyang County and bring the surrounding forces under their control, it will actually be a good thing for the Dao Seeking Sect."

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions turned solemn.

The Third Elder said with some worry, "Does this mean the Dao Seeking Sect will support the Su family?"

"I wouldn't say I support it, but I definitely won't oppose it."

Fang Xuan said, "At the very least, we must let the Dao Seeking Sect see the value of the Su family."

"No wonder the young master dared to assert that Li Shanya would agree to the alliance."

Fang Shanhai sighed and said, "Perhaps Li Shanya also saw this, which is why he didn't refuse outright."

"good."

Fang Xuan said, "Actually, from the moment the Su family targeted the Fang family, the Li family had no choice."

"Unless they are willing to side with the Su family."

Fang Shanhai shook his head and said, "Li Shanya wouldn't do that. He's arrogant and has never liked Su Chongming. How could he possibly side with the Su family?"

"Therefore, forming an alliance with us is the wise choice."

Fang Xuan said, "The only thing to worry about now is whether the Su family will interfere."

The Third Elder said, "Does the young master think the Su family will try to trip us up?"

"That's beyond doubt."

Fang Xuan sighed and said, "The Su family wants to unify Qingyang County and dominate the region, so they definitely don't want to see our two families form an alliance."

Fang Xuan said in a low voice, "Perhaps the Su family has already started contacting the Li family."

"There's no use thinking about this now; everything depends on the Li family's own choices."

Fang Shanhai said, "Our top priority is to improve our strength as soon as possible to prevent any unexpected events from happening."

"I've arranged everything."

Fang Xuan said, "Now that I have control of the secret realm, I can allow talented members of the clan to enter it for cultivation, and at the same time, develop the secret realm."

"right."

The Third Elder laughed and said, "No matter what, the young master has a demon emperor as his protector, which is equivalent to our Fang family having an additional Divine Intent Realm expert and the entire secret realm as backup."

Everyone laughed upon hearing this.

"alright."

Fang Xuan said, "The great battle has just ended, and the clan is busy with affairs, but I need to go out for a while. I will have to trouble the elders to do so."

After saying that, Fang Xuan got up and left.

He first went to visit his sister.

When the enemy attacked, the elders had already arranged for the elderly, weak, women and children of the clan to stay in the forbidden area behind the mountain.

The war did not affect them.

But Fang Rou remained deeply worried.

She only breathed a sigh of relief when she saw her brother come to visit, but then her little face scrunched up again, looking sullen.

"What's wrong? Are you unhappy?"

Noticing his younger sister's unusual behavior, Fang Xuan asked her with concern.

"Brother, I want to awaken my martial meridians quickly!"

Fang Rou mustered her courage and looked at Fang Xuan.

Why?

Fang Xuan said, "Your foundation is not yet solid, so there's no need to rush."

"But I don't want to do this anymore."

Fang Rou said with red eyes, "Every time there is danger in the family, it is you, brother, who stands in front of everyone, while I can only hide here and can't help at all."

As she spoke, Fang Rou lowered her head and began to sob softly.

"My little sister has grown up and wants to share her brother's burdens."

Fang Xuan wasn't angry. Instead, he patted Fang Rou's shoulder tenderly and said softly, "But awakening your martial veins isn't a simple matter. You need to solidify your foundation first."

"But I think it's sturdy enough."

Fang Rou said, "Even the elders say that I'm almost certain to awaken my martial meridian now."

Fang Xuan smiled and said, "Then let me ask you, have you learned everything I taught you?"

"I already learned it."

Fang Rou said proudly, "Brother, I had already learned all the techniques you taught me when you were still in the secret realm."

"What?"

Fang Xuan was startled. He grabbed his younger sister's wrist and said urgently, "Little sister, show me your internal energy."

"Oh well."

Fang Rou closed her eyes and silently circulated her internal energy.

Immediately afterwards, Fang Xuan sensed a hidden and mysterious power circulating within his younger sister's body at an extremely smooth speed, completing a full cycle.

At the same time, Fang Rou's body emitted a colorful glow, making her look like a little elf.

"hiss!"

Fang Xuan gasped, his face filled with shock.

"Brother, what's wrong?"

Seeing her brother's strange expression, Fang Rou felt a little flustered.

"Did I do something wrong during my cultivation? But I don't feel any discomfort."

Fang Xuan shook his head repeatedly: "No, no, you've cultivated very well, better than I imagined."

"Really?"

Fang Rou was overjoyed upon hearing this and asked, "Then can I awaken my martial meridian?"

"Not yet."

Upon hearing this, Fang Rou's face fell again, looking extremely aggrieved.

"Little sister, don't misunderstand."

Fang Xuan quickly explained, "Under normal circumstances, you can indeed awaken your martial veins, but... your physique is somewhat unusual, but I haven't figured it out yet, so you'll need to wait a bit."

"How long will it take?"

Fang Rou pouted and said, "I want to become a martial artist as soon as possible so I can protect my brother."

"That day will come."

Fang Xuan ruffled his little sister's hair and said, "And I promise, I'll make you the most powerful martial artist ever!"

"Really?"

Fang Rou's eyes lit up, and she said, "Then brother, don't lie to me, or I won't talk to you anymore."

"good!"

Fang Xuan nodded in agreement and said, "I will teach you another secret technique. Continue to cultivate it; it will greatly help you awaken your martial meridians."

"good!"

Next, Fang Xuan taught his younger sister a secret technique. After she had memorized it all, he quietly left the Fang family.

at the same time.

Li family.

Council hall.

Countless elders of the Li family stared at Li Shanya in shock.

All of this stemmed from Li Shanya's proposal to form an alliance with the Fang family.

"Patriarch, didn't we agree before that it would only be a superficial cooperation? Why are we forming an alliance now?"

Li Shanqing, the second elder of the Li family, spoke up, saying, "An alliance is not the same as cooperation; this is about completely binding the interests of both families together."

"yes."

Someone chimed in, "Although the Fang family currently has two experts at the Divine Intent Realm and possesses a secret realm, the Su family is backed by the Dao Inquiry Sect."

Li Shanya glanced at Li Shanqing, then looked at the others and said, "What about you? Anything you want to say?"

The crowd remained silent, not rushing to express their opinions.

After hesitating for a moment, Li Xuan slowly said, "I agree to the alliance."

"Li Xuan, do you know what you're saying?"

Li Shanqing raised an eyebrow and said in a more serious tone, "To ally with the Fang family means to become enemies with the Su family. Do you want my Li family to die even sooner?"

"Second Elder, you are mistaken."

Li Xuan wasn't angry; he simply said softly, "It's precisely because the Fang family is the one I'm allied with that I agreed to the alliance."

Many people looked at Li Xuan, some with curiosity and others with dissatisfaction.

Li Xuan said, "Gentlemen, I won't go into detail about the Su family's temperament. If they really wipe out the Fang family, how will my Li family face them?"

Upon hearing this, everyone's expression froze.

"Hmph, even so, we can't form an alliance."

Li Shanqing snorted coldly.

"If we don't form an alliance, are we just going to sit here and wait to die?"

Li Xuan retorted, "Su Chongming is extremely ambitious and has long harbored the desire to dominate Qingyang County. Do you think he would allow our Li family to remain confined to a corner of the country?"

"Then why not cooperate with the Su family? Why choose the Fang family instead?"

The elder who supported Li Shanqing said, "You know perfectly well what kind of situation the Fang family is in."

"The Su family?"

Li Xuan scoffed and said, "Don't you all know how the Su family rose to power? They betrayed even the Fang family, who were so kind to them, let alone us."

The elder, his face flushed with embarrassment at the rebuttal, fell silent.

"I disagree anyway."

Li Shanqing stubbornly said, "Instead of choosing the Fang family, we should talk to the Su family."

"talk?"

At this moment, Li Shanya spoke up: "What are we talking about? What benefits did Su Chongming promise you?"

Li Shanqing's expression changed, and he said, "Patriarch, what do you mean by that?"

"Bring it up!"

Li Shanya let out a cold shout.

Soon, a person was brought up.

Upon seeing this person, everyone's expression changed drastically.

"Isn't this the Qian family's butler? What's he doing here?"

Li Shanya slowly said, "Of course I'm here to act as a persuader for the Su family. Am I right, Second Elder?"

Li Shanqing's face immediately turned extremely ugly, but he did not offer any explanation.

This is tantamount to admitting the matter.

"From this moment forward, Elder Li Shanqing is hereby removed from his post and imprisoned in the back mountain for six months to reflect on his actions."

A glint of light flashed in Li Shanya's eyes: "Three days from now, the Li family and the Su family will sign an alliance agreement!"