The Heavens: From Film and Mythology to Conquering Myriad Realms

A few days later.

After returning to the Valley of Heartbreak, Huang Rong immediately handed over the intelligence she had gathered to Lu Yao.

This intelligence also gave Lu Yao some clues about who to choose as the emperor of the Southern Song Dynasty.

The current emperor of the Southern Song Dynasty is Emperor Lizong Zhao Yun. After ascending the throne, he became dissolute and tyrannical, neglecting state affairs and allowing some treacherous officials to control the court. They constantly eliminated dissidents, resulting in treacherous officials in power and political corruption.

Emperor Lizong of Song, Zhao Yun, had only one son, Zhao Wei, but he died young. The current crown prince of the Southern Song Dynasty was Zhao Yun's nephew, Zhao Qi.

However, Zhao Qi was also a womanizer and a drunkard. It is unknown whether it was a case of Wang Ba and Lv Dou taking a liking to each other, but Zhao Yun made him the crown prince.

Looking at the many members of the Zhao family, Lu Yao was speechless to find that there were very few wise and virtuous ones among them.

Left with no other choice, Lu Yao selected a young prince, Zhao Biying, intending for him to succeed to the throne later.

Lu Yao no longer needed to handle this personally, so he entrusted Huang Rong with the task of contacting Zhao Biying's family.

Moreover, it's not necessary to have Zhao Biying. If he doesn't dare to participate, we can just find someone else. Anyway, all Lu Yao wants is a puppet.

In fact, apart from a small number of martial arts practitioners, the world of Condor Heroes didn't care about the Southern Song Dynasty at all, and the Southern Song Dynasty couldn't do anything about the martial arts world.

Therefore, Lu Yao's plan was not resisted by the Martial Alliance; on the contrary, they were indifferent.

Even a master like Hong Qigong could freely enter and leave the palace, even if it was just to steal food from the imperial kitchen, which shows the decline of the royal family.

However, this does not mean that the royal family can allow martial arts practitioners to bully them. There are still many experts in the royal family, and many martial arts practitioners serve the court.

If Lu Yao wants to kill Zhao Yun, he will probably have to do it himself. He probably can't do it with the help of the Martial Alliance alone, and even Guo Jing might not go.

Guo Jing's current stationing in Xiangyang is precisely to avoid taking action against the emperor.

Lu Yao began to gather a group of martial arts experts, ready to go to the palace to assassinate Zhao Yun at any time.

Lu Yao assigned these people different tasks, targeting various ministers of the imperial court.

Not everyone went to kill; some went to win over court officials to help Zhao Biying ascend to the throne.

A few days later, Huang Rong returned.

Zhao Biying was still young and naturally had no say in the matter. Under Huang Rong's coercion and enticement, Zhao Biying's family had no choice but to agree.

In the world of Condor Heroes, with Lu Yao's martial prowess, he could truly do whatever he wanted, even change the emperor if he wanted.

Soon, the plan began.

Nighttime is the perfect time for murder.

As planned, a dozen or so martial arts experts began raiding the residences of various Southern Song ministers.

Lu Yao, on the other hand, used his spiritual energy to fly directly into the palace.

Lu Yao landed slowly in a palace garden.

It was obvious that Zhao Yun was spending his nights in the harem with one of the concubines, so Lu Yao went directly to the harem of the palace.

Lu Yao's lightness skill was so superb that he did not alert the eunuchs and palace maids on night patrol.

He casually grabbed a eunuch and used a soul-shifting technique to easily find out Zhao Yun's location.

Zhao Yun's harem, if not three thousand beauties, still numbered at least a thousand, so the palaces in the harem were numerous and had been expanded.

Lu Yao soon arrived at the palace where Zhao Yun was.

The palace was brightly lit, and the sounds of men's lewd laughter and women's shy moans could be heard from time to time.

"You're really good at this."

Lu Yao's hearing was exceptional; he knew there were at least five women talking inside the palace.

Lu Yao was planning to kill Zhao Yun quickly so he could finish the job, but he stopped after taking only two steps.

"Come out, sir. Your skill in concealing your presence is quite impressive."

Lu Yao spoke calmly and indifferently.

Lu Yao naturally understood that the Zhao family, the imperial family, was able to maintain their rule because they must have experts among them.

"Your Excellency's trespassing into the palace is a capital offense; you would be better off leaving now."

A slightly aged, hoarse voice rang out, and a figure emerged from the shadows.

An old eunuch dressed in a dark blue robe came out, his bright eyes completely at odds with his aged demeanor.

"Are you the one protecting the Zhao family?"

Lu Yao looked at the old eunuch who appeared in front of him with great interest.

"You've asked too many questions. Before we pursue your crime of trespassing in the palace, get out of here."

The old eunuch stared at Lu Yao with a cold and dangerous expression.

"Ha! How arrogant!"

Lu Yao chuckled softly; he had already sensed the fluctuations of true energy emanating from the old eunuch in front of him.

If I turn around and leave, I will definitely be ambushed by this old eunuch.

"Hmph! You didn't cherish the opportunity we gave you, so you might as well stay in the palace as fertilizer."

The old eunuch snorted coldly, his figure moving like a ghost as he quickly approached Lu Yao.

Lu Yao unleashed his true energy, clenched his fist, and unleashed the powerful Great Demon-Subduing Fist.

However, the old eunuch was extremely skilled and swift, and he actually dodged the Great Demon-Subduing Fist.

"Some tricks."

Lu Yao's heart stirred, knowing that the old eunuch's cultivation technique must be quite good.

Unfortunately, the old eunuch's martial arts level was only at the acquired level, which was inferior to Lu Yao's, and the outcome was already predetermined.

After the exchange, not only did Lu Yao learn about his opponent's strength, but the old eunuch also instantly realized Lu Yao's level of cultivation.

"A peak master of the Day After Tomorrow realm!"

The old eunuch's face changed drastically, and he spoke in a sharp voice, filled with shock and anger.

The commotion from the fight between the two was already considerable, and with the old eunuch's shout, the palace immediately responded.

"Who dares disturb my fun!"

Hearing the commotion outside the palace, Zhao Yun shouted and came out with two concubines in his arms.

"Your Majesty, hurry! Martial arts masters are attacking! Get to the Imperial Martial Arts Bureau immediately!"

Upon seeing Zhao Yun emerge, the old eunuch immediately shouted anxiously, staring at Lu Yao with great vigilance.

He knew he was no match for Lu Yao, but as long as he could hold Lu Yao back and allow Zhao Yun to reach the Taiwu Bureau, he would be safe.

Taiwujian was a place where the Zhao family trained eunuchs, and many highly skilled eunuchs worked there.

The old eunuch sent Zhao Yun to the Taiwu Bureau because there was an old eunuch there at the peak of the acquired realm who would surely protect Zhao Yun.

Emperor Zhao Yun may not have much talent for governing the country, but he was definitely not stupid. He immediately understood the situation, pushed away the concubine in his arms, and ran away.

The world of Condor Heroes is a martial arts world. As a licentious and tyrannical emperor, Zhao Yun has been assassinated many times and has experienced the current situation, so he is very skilled at running away.

Lu Yao wasn't worried when he saw Zhao Yun run away. Even if he could run, could he really escape the palace?

"He's become such a disgraceful emperor, and you still want to be loyal to him?"

Lu Yao was very curious. Was there no one else in the royal family who could make Zhao Yun the emperor?

"Our family doesn't get involved in politics; we just do our duty."

When Lu Yao asked him a question, the old eunuch was naturally willing to stall for time with him.

"Foolishness."

Lu Yao shook his head, not bothering with further words, and the Longquan Sword instantly appeared in his hand.