The First Venerable of All Paths

In the simple, dilapidated room, there was a steaming wooden tub.

Fang Xuan took out a medicine bottle and carefully poured a drop of medicine into the water.

"Glug glug!"

As soon as the medicine was added to the water, black bubbles immediately began to churn in the wooden tub, and a pungent, fishy smell filled the room.

This drop of medicine is Dragon Bone Elixir.

The Dragon Bone Elixir contains extremely potent medicinal power, which the human body cannot withstand if absorbed directly. Therefore, it needs to be dissolved in hot water.

After removing all his clothes, Fang Xuan crawled into the wooden tub.

"hiss!"

As soon as he entered the wooden tub, the hot water felt like a million ants were constantly tearing at Fang Xuan's skin, as if they wanted to burrow into his body and destroy his internal organs.

"This dragon bone elixir is terrifying. I almost couldn't handle it before I even absorbed it."

Fang Xuan was in so much pain that his face contorted, veins bulging on his body, and he almost cried out and jumped out of the wooden tub.

But Fang Xuan knew he had to hold back.

If he can't even endure this little bit of pain, how can he defeat Fang Xiao and reach the pinnacle of martial arts?

Gritting his teeth, Fang Xuan took out a Qi and Blood Pill.

The Qi and Blood Pill is suitable for martial artists in the Blood Creation Realm.

Once ingested, it can stimulate the body, generate qi and blood, and enhance one's own strength.

Fang Xuan's current strength has reached the peak of the Blood Creation Realm, and he is only one step away from the Body Refinement Realm.

But he knew very well.

Although the Chaos Holy Body provided him with a terrifying foundation in martial arts, it also meant that he needed a massive amount of resources every time he broke through to a higher realm.

The combination of Dragon Bone Elixir and Qi and Blood Pill can stimulate the body to a greater extent and generate more Qi and blood.

Fang Xuan's purpose today was not to break through his cultivation level.

Instead... reshape the dantian!

Without hesitation, he swallowed the Qi and Blood Pill, which immediately transformed into a surging medicinal power that impacted his limbs and bones.

The two forces were surging wildly within his body, and the pain was definitely not as simple as one plus one equals two.

Those who lack willpower cannot persevere for long.

Suppressing the urge to faint, Fang Xuan sat cross-legged in the wooden tub, his hands forming a mudra.

This time, he was not using the Primordial Chaos Scripture of the Primordial Empress, but the Nine Revolutions Divine Record of the Pill Cauldron Empress.

As the cultivation technique circulated, the power within his body was immediately organized, guided by Fang Xuan, passing through his meridians, and finally merging into Fang Xuan's dantian.

Within his Qi Sea, because his Dantian had been destroyed by Su Qingyao, even though he had condensed the Chaos Saint Body, it was like a pile of loose sand, broken into countless fragments.

As Fang Xuan circulated the "Nine Revolutions Divine Elixir Record," a primordial cauldron engraved with mountains and rivers slowly emerged from his sea of ​​consciousness.

The aura emanating from the cauldron was so powerful that it seemed capable of suppressing heaven and earth.

On the body of the cauldron, two large, elegant characters came into Fang Xuan's view.

Heaven and Earth!

Heaven and Earth Cauldron!

This is also the natal imperial weapon of the Dan Ding Empress, and it is a top-tier alchemy treasure and an ultimate imperial weapon in the world.

However, during the battle, the Qiankun Cauldron was destroyed by the enemy and has long since been broken into countless fragments, scattered in all directions.

Therefore, this is merely an illusion of the Qiankun Cauldron, not its true form.

When the Qiankun Cauldron appeared, five-colored elixir energy rose from the cauldron, rushed into Fang Xuan's body, and surged into his dantian.

These colorful elixirs, like countless threads, connected the shattered fragments of the dantian, slowly drawing them together and refining them.

After an unknown amount of time, a golden core with nine imperial runes appeared in Fang Xuan's dantian.

The moment the golden core appeared, Fang Xuan suddenly opened his eyes.

His eyes gleamed, and a look of pure, unbridled joy spread across his lips.

"The Nine-Turn Golden Elixir is complete!"

Suppressing his excitement, Fang Xuan tried to circulate the Nine-Turn Golden Elixir.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh!"

In an instant, the power of the Qi and Blood Pill and the Dragon Bone Elixir surged into the body, stimulating the limits of the physical body and creating more pure Qi and Blood, which flowed into the golden dantian.

In just a few breaths, the power of the Qi and Blood Pill and the Dragon Bone Elixir was completely absorbed.

"The power of this Nine-Turn Golden Elixir is truly terrifying."

Fang Xuan was amazed.

The Primordial Chaos Scripture allowed Fang Xuan to condense the Chaos Saint Body, while the Nine Revolutions Pill God Record allowed him to condense the Nine Revolutions Golden Pill.

now.

Only by reshaping his dantian can he make further progress.

Otherwise, they will be stuck in the blood-making stage forever, unable to make any progress.

"Now that my dantian has been formed, I should press on and strive to break through to the next realm!"

Without hesitation, Fang Xuan poured the remaining Dragon Bone Elixir into the water and then took a Qi and Blood Pill.

Hands form a mudra, multitasking.

While circulating the Primordial Chaos Scripture, he also circulated the Nine Revolutions Divine Elixir Record, frantically absorbing the medicinal power from the wooden barrel.

"Boom!"

The violent medicinal power surged into his body, and the immense stinging pain tore at Fang Xuan's flesh and consciousness.

Having experienced death, his willpower had become terrifyingly resilient.

"How can this pain compare to the agony of having one's meridians destroyed, core shattered, and bones stripped away!"

Fang Xuan chuckled and gently closed his eyes.

There was no longer any pain on his face.

Only calmness and serenity.

While Fang Xuan was immersed in cultivation.

Qingyang County.

The Su family.

A guard knelt before Su Yang, not daring to raise his head.

"Young master, our men failed, and that kid escaped."

Upon hearing this, Su Yang, who had already taken the elixir and was adjusting his breathing, immediately smashed the teacup in his hand on the ground.

"What a bunch of useless trash! You can't even handle a little beast. What use are you to me!"

The guard trembled, barely daring to breathe.

"Keep investigating for me!"

Enraged, Su Yang roared, "Even if you have to dig three feet into the ground, find that little beast for me! I want to tear him to pieces to vent my hatred!"

He had never suffered such humiliation since childhood.

Tianbaolou is one thing, but the Su family can't afford to offend them right now.

But some little brat who appeared out of nowhere dares to disregard Su Yang.

We have to get revenge!

"Don't worry, young master, I will definitely find that brat and make him kneel before you to apologize!"

Faced with his subordinate's assurance, Su Yang waved his hand impatiently.

"Get lost. Remember, if you can't find him, don't come back."

The man retreated outside in a state of fear and trepidation, only to find that his back was soaked with cold sweat.

"You, come here!"

Still seething with anger, Su Yang pointed at a maid.

The maid's face turned deathly pale, but she dared not resist. Her delicate body trembled as she walked toward Su Yang.

"Sizzle!"

Without saying a word, Su Yang pulled the other woman into his arms, roughly tore off the maid's clothes, and attempted to commit beastly acts.

A middle-aged man stepped into the house, his face darkening upon seeing the scene. He snapped, "You unfilial son, what are you doing?"

"Father, what brings you here?"

Just as Su Yang was about to lose his temper, he saw who it was and immediately put on a fawning smile.

Su Chongming waved his hand, dismissing the maid who had almost met a terrible end, before angrily saying with a tone of disappointment.

"How could I have given birth to such a good-for-nothing son? Look at you, what kind of behavior is this?"

Su Yang, however, didn't take it to heart and instead said with a smile, "Father, you didn't come to see me just to scold me, did you?"

Su Chongming snorted coldly and said, "I heard you got into an argument with someone at Tianbao Tower today?"

"Father, you know everything?"

Su Yang felt a little guilty and didn't dare to look Su Chongming in the eye.

"You think you can hide it from me?"

Su Chongming glared at him and said, "What do you think Tianbaolou is? Do you think you can run wild like this?"

"Father, just what is the background of this Tianbao Tower? Is it possible that even our Su family can't afford to offend it?"

Su Yang didn't take it seriously, his face full of disdain.

"nonsense!"

Su Chongming said, "Let alone my Su family, even if all three of our families were combined, we wouldn't be able to afford to offend Tianbao Tower."

"Father, are you confused?"

Su Yang scoffed, "My sister has already joined the Dao Seeking Sect. How can the Fang and Li families compare to our Su family?"

"Hmph, I can't be bothered to argue with you."

Even so, Su Chongming couldn't help but show a hint of pride when the matter was mentioned.

The Dao Seeking Sect is one of the strongest sects in the entire Qingzhou, easily ranking among the top three.

Its sect has a history of over a thousand years, boasts three thousand disciples, and possesses profound cultural heritage.

It can be said that once you join the Dao Seeking Sect, you've already stepped into the ranks of top experts.

As a result, his family's power and influence also rose to prominence, and they enjoyed the glory.

Not to mention, Su Chongming's daughter, Su Qingyao, is favored by Zhao Qingcang, an inner disciple of the Dao Seeking Sect, and they will become Daoist partners sooner or later.

By then, not only in Qingyang County, but throughout the entire Qingzhou region, the Su family will have a place.

"Speaking of which, we have to thank that good-for-nothing Fang Xuan for this."

Su Yang said smugly, "If it weren't for that good-for-nothing providing so many resources for my Su family, we wouldn't have the good life we ​​have now."

"Of course, with my sister's looks and talent, even without that good-for-nothing, my sister would have been able to join the Dao Seeking Sect sooner or later."

Su Yang immediately changed his tune, saying, "It's not impossible for her to even become a Holy Maiden of the Dao Seeking Sect."

"What a pity, that good-for-nothing is already dead, hahaha."

After saying that, Su Yang burst into laughter, appearing extremely pleased.

But Su Chongming's face instantly darkened.

"I just received news that the little bastard is not dead."

Upon hearing this, Su Yang was first stunned, then exclaimed shrilly, "What? How is this possible? He's not..."

"This is absolutely true."

Su Chongming said, "Fang Xuan not only didn't die, but he also recovered his cultivation. He just returned today and caused a huge scene, even declaring that he would have a life-or-death battle with Fang Xiao in ten days."

"A life-or-death battle with Fang Xiao?"

Su Yang gasped in shock, his face filled with disbelief.

"How dare he?"

Although Su Yang was confident in his own strength, there was still a considerable gap between him and Fang Xiao.

Fang Xuan has been a cripple for three years, so where does he get the confidence to fight Fang Xiao to the death?

"No matter where he gets his confidence or what he has to rely on, we'll see in ten days."

Su Chongming's eyes flashed with murderous intent as he said coldly, "No matter what, that little beast must not live."

Others may not know, but Su Chongming is very clear about it.

Su Qingyao was able to enter the Dao Seeking Sect because she betrayed Fang Xuan.

As long as Fang Xuan lives, he will always be a thorn in the side of the Su family, and he must be removed.

"Father, should we...?"

Su Yang made a throat-slitting gesture.

"No need."

Su Chongming smiled slightly and said, "We're not the only ones who want that little beast dead."

Su Yang was taken aback, then laughed and said, "That's right. Right now, the one who wants Fang Xuan dead the most isn't our Su family, but... Fang Xiao!"

The struggle for the leadership of various families has always been a bloody and fierce affair.

For the past three years, Fang Xiao has always considered himself the young master of the Fang family.

Fang Xuan's return is a stumbling block for Fang Xiao, and he is determined to break it down.

"In that case, let's just wait and see what happens."

The father and son exchanged a glance, both revealing sinister, gloating smiles.