Talismans Manifest Myriad Laws, Proving My Immortality

Chapter 92: The Fall of the Fang Family

Old Beggar then corrected himself, "Well... to be precise, I excavated them, but my senior brother took the blame."

"I still remember how the guards of the Great Qi Palace surrounded us and demanded to know who was responsible for the incident."

"My senior brother resolutely stood in front of me and took the blame for it."

He sighed slightly and remarked, "Afterward, due to our master's reputation, we didn't receive severe punishment."

"But when we returned, my senior brother was heavily punished by our master and was bedridden for half a month."

Lu An was astonished by the deep brotherly bond between them, but his forehead also twitched with a few black lines. It was surprising that his master had been so audacious in his youth, even daring to tamper with the most precious Dao Stele of the Qi royal family. No wonder the disk had such a miraculous effect, directly aiding him in perceiving the essence of the world's energies.

He had always been curious about the origin of this item, and now that he knew it came from the Dao Stele, it was not surprising.

However, if the disk's efficacy was such, he wondered what kind of level the Dao Stele must reach. His admiration for it grew.

His talismanic skills were already sufficient, but he had not yet touched the threshold of the Talisman Methods of Heaven and Earth because his understanding of the various energies in the world was not deep enough. If he could obtain the Dao Stele's help, his strength would surely increase, and stepping into the third realm of Talisman Dao might become possible.

Thinking of this, he suddenly felt curious and asked Old Beggar, "Master, you are already a fourth-tier talisman master. What level of Talisman Dao have you reached?"

"I? I am only at the Talisman Methods of Heaven and Earth realm," Old Beggar answered.

He then stroked his beard and added, "However, I seem to have touched upon the threshold of the next realm, though it is not yet very clear."

Lu An was intrigued and pressed, "There's another realm? What is it?"

This time, Old Beggar did not answer and only shook his head.

"I haven't explored it myself, so how can I teach you? This realm is profound and elusive. Perhaps you might step into it before I do after you reach the Talisman Methods of Heaven and Earth realm."

With that, Old Beggar looked into the distance.

"Let's go. We have lingered here for too long. We need to visit the county governor in three days. I must find a place to stabilize my cultivation and make some preparations."

Hearing this, Lu An smiled slightly.

"Master, I know of a good place to stay."

"Oh? Where is it?"

"The Fang Family!"

The Fang Family's defeat against the Three Talismans Sect had not yet reached the other forces in Yongning County. However, the Fang Family had received news of their defeat from the second elder immediately.

In the council hall.

Three Foundation Establishment cultivators sat scattered, their expressions grim.

"How could the ancestor have fallen at the Three Talismans Sect? How is that possible?"

"I heard that the Three Talismans Sect was originally cornered. However, at a crucial moment, Gu Chuanfei, despite his severe injuries, released a talismanic spell."

"That talisman had the power of a Nascent Soul strike. The ancestor pursued him, but he had this hidden card. Caught off guard, the ancestor was directly killed."

"And the second elder was still entangled with the county governor of Guxian County and couldn't come to the rescue in time."

"It's strange. The county governor should have been at odds with Gu Chuanfei. How did he end up helping the Three Talismans Sect?"

The group sighed in frustration, unable to understand how the situation had escalated to this point.

The disciples in the council hall were also silent, not daring to speak.

"It's useless to talk about these things now. We should think about what to do next."

"By the way, why haven't the sixth group returned yet from guarding the Extreme Secret Realm?"

"Such a major incident has occurred, and they are still dawdling. If other forces find out, how can the Fang Family safely relocate?"

This was a valid concern. The Fang Family was a major force in Yongning County, but with two Core Formation ancestors lost in quick succession, their strength had significantly diminished. They could no longer maintain their status and thus were preparing to consolidate their family assets and move to other areas.

However, the group guarding the secret realm was still missing, wasting time and causing frustration.

Unbeknownst to them, these people had already been killed by Lu An and would not be returning.

The Fang Family was indeed having a run of bad luck. First, they were mistaken for the Lingxiao Pavilion assassins and lost three Foundation Establishment cultivators. Then, they were tricked by the county governor and lost a Core Formation cultivator. Afterward, their attack on the Three Talismans Sect cost them even their ancestor. Now, the Foundation Establishment cultivators guarding the secret realm were also wiped out by Lu An.

It was truly a series of misfortunes, with their luck at its lowest.

Faced with such a series of setbacks, even the Fang Family could not bear the strain.

The white-haired elder in charge pondered for a moment and then slammed the table.

"Enough. We can't wait any longer. Tell the family disciples to pack up the important items. We are leaving immediately."

After saying this, the surrounding disciples immediately started giving orders.

At that moment, an old voice echoed from the sky, its sound waves enveloping the entire Fang Family.

"Relocate? Where do you plan to move to?"

Then, two figures descended into the courtyard—Lu An and Old Beggar.

"Who are you to dare cause trouble at the Fang Family?"

Seeing that Lu An was only at the early Foundation Establishment stage and the old man's cultivation level was indeterminate, he assumed their combined strength would not be too weak. They had three Foundation Establishment cultivators, so they were not afraid.

Old Beggar smiled slightly and said, "Who are we? We are the ones who come to take your lives!"

He extended his hand, and a terrifying suction force erupted.

The old man's face turned pale with fear, but his body was uncontrollable and was quickly pulled into Old Beggar's grasp.

Old Beggar wasted no time, seizing the old man's head and performing a soul-searching technique swiftly.

Moments later, he loosened his grip. The old man's body fell to the ground, his eyes turned white, and he was drooling—reduced to a fool.

"So that's it," Old Beggar said.

With his powerful soul, Old Beggar easily overwhelmed a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator and learned all their plans.

"Relocating? I was just worried about finding your second elder, and now you've delivered him right to me."

His gaze shifted to Lu An, who was also not idle. He had already engaged in combat with the other two early Foundation Establishment cultivators.

The battle didn't last long, and Lu An returned with two heads in hand.

Old Beggar nodded in satisfaction, his eyes shining with approval for his beloved disciple.

"Very good. The True Intent of the Extreme Realm is indeed formidable. With your current strength, I believe you could even hold your own against mid Foundation Establishment cultivators."

"However, don't become complacent. In a remote place like Guxian County, the level of cultivators is not very high. If you were in another place with outstanding talents, you might not be as impressive."

Though Old Beggar's words were meant as advice, there was some insincerity in them. From his years of experience, he knew that Lu An's strength, even among the entire Da Qi country, was quite notable at the early Foundation Establishment stage. He was certainly much stronger than Old Beggar had been in his youth.

When the remaining disciples saw the few Foundation Establishment enforcers of the Fang Family had fallen, they were terrified and scattered in a panic.

Old Beggar merely smiled slightly and extended his hand to cast a massive barrier, enveloping the entire Fang residence.

The disciples who had fled to the edges saw the barrier was impenetrable and realized the vast difference in strength between them and Old Beggar. They were no match for him.

Thus, the glorious history of the Fang Family in Yongning County came to an end.

"Lu An, how do you think these people should be dealt with?"

Lu An pondered for a moment and replied, "If it were up to me, I would kill them all to prevent future troubles."

"However, since Fang Ling is a member of the Fang Family, and there is considerable enmity between them, it's better to imprison them first and decide their fate once she arrives."