The First Venerable of All Paths

Only a fifth-grade magic array can be used to imprint it onto the stone slab.

As long as the foundation remains intact, it can be re-infused with array patterns in the hands of an array master, becoming a mobile fifth-grade array.

"But to reseal the array patterns in the stone carving, you need at least the skill level of a third-grade array master."

Although Fang Xuan was able to set up a third-grade magic array using the fragments of the Three Thousand Array Diagram.

This does not mean that he is a third-grade array master.

"Activating this array stone carving will take me some time."

Despite possessing the legacy of Empress Zhenxiao, he is currently only a second-grade array master.

Fang Xuan wasn't too disappointed.

Obtaining this array stone carving was already a huge gain for him.

After putting away the array stone carvings, Fang Xuan hesitated for a moment before picking up the statues that had been broken into pieces.

"what?"

As soon as his palm touched the fragments of the statue, Fang Xuan's face showed surprise again.

Because these fragments of the statue felt cold to the touch, were neither metal nor wood, and were quite heavy.

Fang Xuan casually pinched it, but even with his strength, he couldn't crush it.

After thinking for a moment, Fang Xuan put two fingers together, and sword energy burst forth from his fingertips, striking the fragments.

The fragments did not react at all.

Upon seeing this, Fang Xuan gasped in shock.

To know.

What he just unleashed was innate sword energy.

It can easily cut through not only a rock, but even steel.

But these fragments didn't even leave a trace.

"wrong!"

Fang Xuan's expression shifted, and he unleashed several more sword energies.

The moment the sword energy touched the fragments, it vanished completely.

Fang Xuan exclaimed in disbelief, "These fragments can actually absorb sword energy!"

This was the first time he had ever seen anything that could absorb sword energy.

Fang Xuan's eyes sharpened: "Try something else."

With a sudden thought, a golden-red flame shot from his fingertips and gently touched the fragments.

"laugh!"

The next moment, the Undying Phoenix Flame disappeared into the fragments like a mud ox sinking into the sea.

And the fragments left no trace whatsoever.

"These fragments are actually quite extraordinary!"

Fang Xuan knew he had struck gold.

"Indeed, anything placed alongside array stone carvings is naturally extraordinary."

Fang Xuan picked up several pieces of the statue, carefully put them into a box, and then placed them into his storage ring.

"Go back and have someone identify it to find out what it is."

After a thorough search, finding nothing else, Fang Xuan took Nannan back.

At this time, Ye Zhuang and the others also collected all the remains of their clansmen.

At the same time, all the materials on the hyena blood demon were also divided and packed.

The Blood Demon Hyena is a third-tier demon beast; its teeth and claws are excellent for crafting weapons.

Demon cores can even be used to refine pills.

Several hundred hyena blood demons can be exchanged for a large amount of cultivation resources.

"Alright, let's go back."

Three days later, Fang Xuan and his party, weary from their journey, returned safely to Qingyang County.

The first thing Fang Xuan did after returning was to find Ye Fan, the village chief of Ye Village, and tell him about Ye Village.

Although he was mentally prepared, Ye Fan still looked saddened when he confirmed that Ye Village had been destroyed by the demonic beasts.

"Perhaps, this is their fate."

Ye Fan sighed and bowed deeply to Fang Xuan.

"This old man thanks you, young master, for cleaning up the corpses of those villagers. We, the villagers of Ye Village, are deeply grateful."

Fang Xuan waved his hand and said, "It's nothing. You can choose a place in the secret realm to give them a proper burial."

Now that Fang Xuan has taken control of the secret realm, he has moved the entrance to a dry well in the backyard of the clan.

Guards personally oversee the area, and without Fang Xuan's order, even the Grand Elder Fang Shan Hai cannot enter or leave at will.

The villagers of Ye Village also migrated to the secret realm, where Fang Xuan settled them in the new Ye Village.

Their usual task is nothing but cultivation.

"By the way, village chief."

Fang Xuan took out the array stone carvings and statue fragments he found in the back mountain of Ye Village.

Do you recognize this?

Ye Fan examined it for a moment and said, "Isn't this the statue in the small temple behind my Ye Village?"

Fang Xuan asked, "Do you know their origin?"

"I don't know."

Ye Fan shook his head and said, "In my memory, this object existed as early as when my Ye Village was founded. I heard from an elder of my clan that our ancestors accidentally discovered that this statue could protect our clan, which is why we established Ye Village in the mountains surrounded by demonic beasts. I don't know the specifics."

"Perhaps it was due to the changing times, or some other reason, that the statue suddenly cracked, and many of our clansmen died tragically under the claws of the monsters."

At this point, Ye Fan sighed heavily again, his mood turning somber.

Upon hearing this, Fang Xuan couldn't help but feel somewhat disappointed.

But he guessed.

The person who could leave this behind must be a martial arts master.

At the very least, he is a master of formations.

After leaving Ye Fan's residence, Fang Xuan did not linger and went straight to Tianbao Tower.

Upon meeting Lan Meier, Fang Xuan got straight to the point: "Manager Lan, does your establishment have any experts in appraisal?"

"You want to authenticate something?"

Lan Meier blinked her beautiful eyes and asked, "Is it a weapon, a pill, or some kind of material?"

Fang Xuan said, "Manager Lan hasn't answered my question yet."

"That brat is pretty impatient."

Lan Meier covered her mouth and laughed, "But the expert you're looking for is both far away and right in front of you."

"what?"

Fang Xuan was somewhat dumbfounded and said, "Could it be that Steward Lan is an expert in this field?"

"What, are you looking down on me?"

Lan Meier snorted coldly and said, "If you didn't have some ability, how could you have secured your position as manager of Tianbao Tower?"

Upon hearing this, Fang Xuan couldn't help but chuckle: "It was my rudeness; please forgive me, Steward Lan."

"Stop talking nonsense."

Lan Meier said, "Hurry up and show me anything good. If it's nice, we can discuss the price."

Fang Xuan smiled calmly, took out a fragment of the statue, and pushed it toward Lan Meier.

"This is......"

When Lan Meier saw the dark fragments in front of her, she exclaimed in surprise.

Then, she took out a pair of thin gauze gloves, put them on, and carefully picked up the fragments to examine them closely.

The more Lan Meier looked, the more serious her expression became.

The surprise on his face gradually turned into shock, then horror, and finally confusion.

Throughout the entire process, Fang Xuan did not interrupt, but quietly observed Lan Meier's reaction.

"Fang Xuan, wait for me a moment."

Lan Meier suddenly put down the broken pieces and said in a serious tone, "Don't go anywhere until I get back, remember that!"

He got up and walked out of the private room, his steps somewhat hurried.

Lan Meier's unusual behavior left Fang Xuan somewhat bewildered.

Could it be that these fragments of the statue have a significant origin?

Lan Meier was gone for a full half hour.

During this time, Fang Xuan repeatedly tried to leave with the fragments of the statue.

But considering that the two of them had worked together many times, Lan Meier wouldn't do anything to betray him, so he waited patiently.

Just as Fang Xuan was about to lose his patience, Lan Meier finally returned to the private room.

But behind her was an old man.

The old man was extremely old, with very thinning hair, a face full of wrinkles, and looked like he was on his deathbed.

"Mr. Xiang, could you please take a look at this? I'm a little unsure."

Lan Meier completely ignored Fang Xuan, and after leading the old man into the private room, she pointed to the fragments of the statue on the table.

"Girl, you rushed me here just to see this broken rock?"

He said angrily, "Do you know how precious my time is?"

"Alright, please take a look first, sir."

Lan Meier said in a heavy tone, "If I really am mistaken, I will offer you the longevity pill in my hand with both hands."

"Oh?"

Old Xiang glanced at Lan Meier in surprise and said, "That was something given to you by the higher-ups to save your life. You're willing to give it to me?"

"I also hope I'm mistaken."

Lan Meier said something completely nonsensical.

"Alright, since that's the case, I'll take a look."

Xiang nodded to the old man, then carefully examined the fragments.

"Huh!"

Soon, the old man also let out a soft cry.

Immediately afterwards, a wisp of spiritual energy emerged from the old man's fingertips, gently touching the fragments.

Upon seeing this, Fang Xuan's pupils contracted slightly.

This Elder Xiang is actually a powerful expert at the Divine Intent Realm!

Only martial artists at the Divine Intent Realm can master spiritual power.

Unlike Fang Xuan's previous attempts, the spiritual energy was gently repelled as soon as it touched the fragments and was not absorbed.

Then, Old Xiang took out another bottle, poured out a drop of bright red liquid, and dripped it onto the gravel.

Upon seeing the liquid, Fang Xuan was startled once again.

Demon Emperor's essence blood!

When the Demon Emperor's essence blood dripped onto the gravel, it instantly merged into it.

Upon seeing this, Xiang Lao's breathing suddenly became rapid, and his body even trembled slightly due to excessive excitement.

"Girl, tell me, where did you get this?"

When Lan Meier looked at Fang Xuan, it seemed as if Old Xiang had only just noticed Fang Xuan.

"Whoosh!"

Fang Xuan only felt a figure flash before his eyes, and then Old Xiang appeared in front of him, grabbing his hand tightly.

"Tell me, where did you get this?"

A powerful aura emanated from Xiang Lao, and the martial pressure of a Divine Intent Realm expert almost made Fang Xuan, who possessed sword bones, kneel on the ground.

Fortunately, he emitted a faint aura that withstood the pressure, allowing Xiang Lao to loosen his grip.

"Manager Lan, doesn't this seem to violate the rules of treasure appraisal?"

Fang Xuan looked at Lan Meier.

"Mr. Xiang, please don't act impulsively."

Lan Meier said somewhat awkwardly, "Fang Xuan is my friend."

Upon hearing this, Elder Xiang's expression softened, and he stared at Fang Xuan, saying, "There shouldn't be just one piece of this, right?"

Sure enough, experience is the best teacher.

Fang Xuan was secretly amazed, but shook his head calmly and said, "I only got this one piece, and I found it strange, so I brought it to your esteemed establishment for appraisal."

Fang Xuan collected the rubble and said, "If your establishment can't confirm it either, then I'll ask someone else."

"Trying to provoke me, kid? You've got some nerve."

Elder Xiang scoffed, "In the entire Qingyang Prefecture, and even the entire Qingzhou, when it comes to appraising treasures, I claim to be second to none!"

Lan Meier nodded in deep agreement and said, "Fang Xuan, what Elder Xiang said is true. He is a master-level figure in the field of treasure appraisal."

"And this thing?"

Fang Xuan spread out the broken pieces in his hand, his tone questioning.

"The innate primordial embryo!"

Old Xiang said calmly, "It's a pity it's already damaged. If it were intact, it would indeed be a top-tier treasure in the world."