The First Venerable of All Paths

"Young Master, are we trapped in a protective formation?"

Zhongye stared at the thick fog before him, unable to discern directions and unable to move forward.

"Someone has set up a formation here."

Fang Xuan said, "It's probably the work of the Hundred Beasts Group."

"What should we do then?"

Zhongye said, "Even you, Young Master, failed to notice it beforehand. This formation is clearly of a high level."

"It's not a big problem."

Fang Xuan said, "It will take some time."

It wasn't that Fang Xuan wasn't careful enough.

Who would have thought that someone would set up an array in this mountain?

In addition, this formation is extremely well-hidden.

If you don't notice it beforehand, you really won't find it.

Fortunately, Fang Xuan's skill in array formations was inherited from Empress Zhenxiao, and with the help of fragments of the Three Thousand Array Diagrams, breaking them was not too difficult.

Thinking of this, the three thousand fragments of the array diagram in Fang Xuan's Qi Sea began to operate slightly.

The Bagua pattern also appeared in his eyes.

In Fang Xuan's eyes, the previously thick fog had become much thinner.

He also vaguely noticed that a few meters away from him, there was a tree as thick as a bowl.

A cloud of black smoke was rising from under the tree.

Fang Xuan said, "Gou Sheng, there's something under the tree six meters to the northwest. Take it out!"

"Yes, young master!"

Upon hearing this, Gouwa immediately darted out like a leopard.

I quickly went to the tree and swept the fallen leaves away with my feet.

Gouwa suddenly noticed that there was a jar buried under the tree.

The jar contained a pool of brown liquid that emitted a foul, pungent odor.

Doggy didn't care at all. He carefully took the jar out and carried it towards Fang Xuan with one hand.

"Doggy, dig the thing out from under the rocks to the southwest."

At Fang Xuan's command, the lame boy Gouwa suddenly jumped several meters and took out a broken bowl from under the rock.

The broken bowl contained half a bowl of red liquid.

"Daughter, there's a wooden sign to the due east. Go get it."

Upon hearing this, the little girl ran over excitedly, dragging a wooden sign with her.

"Dazhuang, there's something on the ground five steps behind you."

Ye Zhuang strode out and found that the ground was fresh soil.

He slammed his fist into the ground, which immediately cracked open, revealing a skeleton inside.

After the group brought the items, they placed them in front of Fang Xuan.

"Young Master, what's the next step?"

When Nannan asked him a question, Fang Xuan took her hand and walked to the side.

"Anyone who is a virgin should urinate on these things."

Upon hearing this, everyone's faces showed strange expressions.

Child's urine?

Will this work?

"Young master, can I have some too?"

Zhongye blurted it out directly.

Fang Xuan said irritably, "Even if you're a virgin, you should still do it!"

"And you, young master?"

Master Zhong looked Fang Xuan up and down, chuckled, and said, "Could it be that you, young master, are no longer...?"

"If you say another word, I'll throw you into the mountains to feed the monsters!"

Grandpa Zhong shut his mouth in annoyance.

Gouwa and Gousheng, on the other hand, unhesitatingly unzipped their pants and started urinating on the pile of water on the ground.

"Hiss hiss hiss!"

After these things came into contact with the boy's urine, they started to emit large amounts of white smoke.

Finally, to everyone's astonishment, it began to melt and decompose.

Immediately afterwards, the thick fog around us began to dissipate until things returned to normal.

Staring at the clearly defined mountain peaks, Grandpa Zhong exclaimed in disbelief, "It's really done?"

The little girl blushed and said, "Young Master is so amazing!"

Ye Zhuang scratched his head and said, "Young Master, could it be that virgin urine really has the effect of breaking formations?"

"This array and restriction were set up using sinister and evil materials."

Fang Xuan explained, "You are naturally strong-willed, and the urine of young boys contains masculine energy, which is the nemesis of this thing. But if you encounter other formations, this method will not be effective."

"So that's how it is."

Ye Zhuang felt a little regretful upon hearing this.

"Young Master, could we also break this curse using essence blood?"

The deaf young man said loudly, "I'm asking on behalf of my sister."

His twin sister was the mute woman.

The latter nodded, blushing.

"sure."

Fang Xuan said, "However, this restriction is only meant to influence our direction; it doesn't need our essence blood, which would be a waste."

He valued the people of Yejiacun highly and did not want them to waste their life's energy here.

"Alright, let's continue."

Led by the group, Fang Xuan and his companions quickly climbed the mountain.

Along the way, they encountered two more array formations and restrictions.

However, Fang Xuan, who was prepared, had already broken through the plan.

Half an hour later, the group arrived at the top of the mountain.

In front of me were rows of buildings.

But the place was already deserted.

Only two corpses lay on the open ground in front of them.

The two stared wide-eyed, their faces still showing fear.

"He died not long ago."

After examining the body, Zhongye said, "Could it be that those bastards from the Hundred Beasts Gang found them troublesome, so they killed the man and ran away?"

"It was done by outsiders."

Fang Xuan looked around and said, "I can sense that the residual aura here is somewhat similar to the restrictions set up on the mountain."

"Others?"

"Could it be that they've also come for the subterranean fire?" said Grandpa Zhong.

"It should be."

Fang Xuan said, "It seems that obtaining the Earth Fire smoothly will be quite difficult."

"What's there to be afraid of?"

Grandpa Zhong smiled proudly: "With so many of us, do you think we'd let those fools steal the Earth Fire?"

Fang Xuan shook his head without explaining.

He always felt that things wouldn't be that simple.

"But there's not a soul in sight here, how are we supposed to find the underground fire?"

Master Zhong said, "Young Master, do you have any good ideas?"

"Come with me."

Fang Xuan waved his hand and led everyone toward the back mountain.

Judging from his expression, it was as if he knew the location of the subterranean fire.

at the same time.

The group of young men in black had already entered the depths of Phoenix Cry Mountain.

The giant trees blocked out the sun, and the thick miasma made people extremely uncomfortable.

Fortunately, these blood slaves were already like walking corpses and were not afraid of the miasma at all.

As for the boy in black and the old man, they were even less impressed.

The two had already taken pills that could remove the miasma, so they didn't need to worry about the miasma entering their bodies.

"Young master, it seems we've come in the right direction."

The old man said, "The temperature here is getting higher and higher; there must be a fiery vein hidden in the earth's core here."

The boy in black nodded and said, "The key is to find the entrance to the fire vein; otherwise, we won't be able to break through this mountain."

"Don't worry, young master."

The old man smiled confidently and said, "These blood slaves, even the most yin and evil beings, have a natural affinity for earth fire, a highly yang substance. With them around, finding the entrance to the fire vein is only a matter of time."

The group quickly moved through the dense forest.

soon.

The dozen or so blood slaves stopped all at once.

The boy in black looked up and noticed that the dense forest ahead had become unusually sparse.

A sulfurous smell permeated the air.

The temperature was also much hotter than before.

Especially from a hundred meters away, a red light was emerging from the mountain crevice.

"Found it!"

The old man's eyes lit up, and he said, "Young master, this is definitely the entrance to the fire vein!"

"Well done!"

The young man in black smiled with satisfaction: "Once I subdue the earth fire, I will remember your great contribution."

"It is my honor to serve you, young master."

The old man chuckled, "As long as you successfully subdue the earth fire within, young master, you will be able to smoothly advance to the third-grade alchemist level."

"A mere third-grade cultivator? My goal is to become a Grandmaster of Alchemy!"

The boy in black smiled confidently.

It seems that for him, becoming a Grandmaster of Alchemy was as simple as eating and drinking.

The old man did not show the slightest contempt or disdain.

On the contrary, he nodded in deep agreement.

The young master was the most talented genius he had ever seen.

Whether it's martial arts or alchemy.

They are many times better than their peers.

At the young age of seventeen, he had already reached the peak of the Body Refinement Realm and was a second-grade alchemist.

Even among the three major sects, such a person would be an extremely rare individual.

More than a year ago, the young master received an invitation from the Beast Taming Mountain to take him as a disciple.

But the young master insisted on becoming a third-grade alchemist and a Qi Gathering Realm martial artist before reporting to Beast Taming Mountain.

Beast Taming Mountain, however, acted with exceptional magnanimity in this matter.

Not only did they grant the young master's request, they also bestowed upon him a secret technique to help him subdue the earth fire.

"Come, follow me to fetch the earth fire!"

The boy in black waved his hand and walked straight toward the crevice in the mountain that was emitting red light.

Just as they were about to enter the mountain crevice, the old man suddenly looked back.

"Someone's coming!"

The black-clad youth's expression changed, and he turned around to look as well, his eyes flashing with a cold light.

"Take care of them."

The young man in black patted the black tiger beneath him and said, "No one is allowed to disturb this young master from subduing the earth fire!"

"roar!"

The black tiger seemed to understand the black-clad youth's words, turned around, and charged towards the group of uninvited guests.

The complex terrain did not affect Black Tiger's speed.

It was like a black lightning bolt, approaching Fang Xuan and the others in the blink of an eye.

"Young master, be careful!"

Seeing the black tiger rapidly approaching, Ye Zhuang took a step forward.

His legs were like tree roots, deeply embedded in the ground.

No Yuan energy appeared on his body, but his muscles bulged inch by inch, and his veins rose like a blue dragon.

"drink!"

Ye Zhuang shouted loudly, his voice booming like thunder, and threw a powerful punch.

"Thump!"

But the next moment, Ye Zhuang felt as if he had been hit by a mountain.

With his legs planted in the mud, his body involuntarily moved backward.

"puff!"

As soon as he regained his footing, Ye Zhuang coughed up a mouthful of blood.

"What incredible strength!"

Ye Zhuang rubbed his chest, his expression turning serious.

Upon seeing that Ye Zhuang was still alive, a hint of doubt appeared in Black Tiger's eyes.

Immediately afterwards, it let out a low growl from its throat and charged at Ye Zhuang again.

Ye Zhuang took a deep breath, dodged the black tiger's attack with a flash, and at the same time reached out his large hand to grab the tiger's tail.

But it only managed to touch the tip of the tail before the other side dodged it.

"Awooo!"

Black Tiger was completely enraged and swung its sharp claws at Ye Zhuang.

Knowing he was no match for his opponent, Ye Zhuang chose a roundabout tactic to wear down Black Tiger's strength.

"Big Zhuang, let me help you!"

Just as the limping Gouwa was about to rush out, Fang Xuan grabbed his shoulder.

"That's the Demon King. Going there will only be suicide."

Gouwa cried out anxiously, "Young Master, what should we do? Isn't Brother Dazhuang going to kick the bucket?"

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

Fang Xuan slapped Gouwa on the head and then whistled.

"Knock knock knock!"

The next moment, everyone felt the earth shake violently.

A roar that shook the very soul resounded above everyone's heads.

Everyone instinctively looked up, their pupils dilating instantly.

Because they saw it.

A mountain appeared in mid-air and then fell rapidly like a shooting star.

"Awooo!"

The brown bear demon king, as large as a mountain, shattered the ground the moment it landed.

A powerful punch sent the black tiger flying.