The Heavens: From Film and Mythology to Conquering Myriad Realms

The disbandment of the Martial Arts Alliance caused a huge uproar in the martial arts world, but it was also within reason.

After all, the Martial Alliance was established to resist the Mongols. Now that the Mongols have withdrawn and the Martial Alliance is embroiled in internal strife, it is no longer necessary for the Martial Alliance to exist.

However, as the leader of the Martial Alliance, Lu Yao's establishment of the Martial God Palace has attracted the attention of the entire martial arts world.

After becoming the National Preceptor of the Southern Song Dynasty, Lu Yao led the disciples of the Heartless Valley and the Iron Palm Clan to establish the Martial God Palace.

Of course, there were disobedient disciples from both factions, and they were all kicked out to fend for themselves.

Under Lu Yao's influence, the Martial God Palace became an officially recognized martial arts force in the Southern Song Dynasty, authorized to lead the entire martial arts world.

Because of Lu Yao's strength, no one dared to object, believing it was just a nominal position.

No one believed that Lu Yao would actually use the power granted by the Southern Song Dynasty to command the martial arts world.

Now the two sects have merged into the Martial God Palace, and with Lu Yao as its leader, they have officially begun their path of plundering and looting.

Yang Guo had been sent by Lu Yao to do these things for a while, but he didn't gain much.

Just as Lu Yao was rapidly integrating the Martial God Palace, a piece of news emerged in the martial arts world.

However, news spread that Lu Yao had led the martial arts alliance's experts to assassinate the former emperor Zhao Yun and a group of ministers.

"Hmph! These guys are asking for it."

Upon receiving the message, a cold glint flashed in Lu Yao's eyes.

Now that Lu Yao controls the entire Southern Song court, naturally no one dares to speak ill of him on this matter.

At the same time, the various gangs that were once part of the Martial Alliance gathered together and formed a force called the Righteous Alliance. Under the name of the Righteous Alliance, they quickly took over the disbanded members of the Martial Alliance.

The leader of the Righteous Alliance was Guo Jing, who served as the so-called leader of the righteous path.

After Lu Yao completed the integration of the Martial God Palace, he led a group of disciples and thousands of troops directly to Zhongnan Mountain.

Zhongnan Mountain, Chongyang Palace.

Returning to this familiar place, Lu Yao felt a mix of emotions.

"What brings you, Grand Preceptor, to visit my Quanzhen Sect today?"

Looking at Lu Yao's calm and collected expression, Ma Yu was unsure of Lu Yao's thoughts.

"Sect Leader Ma, I am here on official business today, so there is no need to be nervous."

Lu Yao chuckled and glanced at Ma Yu with a strange expression.

"Ahem, whatever Your Majesty commands, our Quanzhen Sect will certainly obey."

Ma Yu coughed lightly and asked with his hands clasped in greeting.

He had already received news from his disciples that thousands of soldiers had surrounded the Quanzhen Sect from the foot of the mountain, leaving him no choice but to be cautious.

These soldiers were naturally no match for a top-tier expert like Ma Yu, but the Quanzhen Sect was a large and powerful organization, so they really couldn't escape. Besides, with Lu Yao around, they had no chance of winning.

"His Majesty has recently shown great interest in martial arts. Hearing that Master Wang Chongyang of the Quanzhen Sect is a great master of martial arts, he asked me to come and seek his true skills."

Lu Yao used Zhao Biying as an excuse to put pressure on Ma Yu.

“Well… since Your Majesty is interested, I will have my disciple fetch the martial arts techniques from our sect.”

Ma Yu frowned slightly, naturally not believing Lu Yao's nonsense, and decided to take it one step at a time.

"Master Ma, please wait a moment. His Majesty is very interested in the Innate Skill created by Master Wang Chongyang and has made it clear that he must see it. We would be grateful if you would be so kind as to grant us your request."

Lu Yao narrowed his eyes slightly, his true intentions revealed.

"Innate Skill? Absolutely not!"

Ma Yu was stunned for a moment, then her expression changed drastically as she looked at Lu Yao in disbelief.

Few people know about the Innate Skill, but since Lu Yao has mentioned this skill, he must have learned about it from somewhere.

"Master Ma is going against the emperor's wishes?"

Lu Yao remained calm and spoke coldly.

"You! Lu Yao, why are you beating around the bush? Why are you trying to steal my master's secret techniques?"

Ma Yu's face was gloomy. He didn't argue with Lu Yao and spoke bluntly.

"Hehehe, it seems Master Ma is unwilling? It's a pity that the Quanzhen Sect's lineage will be cut off in your hands."

Lu Yao smiled faintly, but the threatening tone in his smile sent a chill down Ma Yu's spine.

"Lu Yao, aren't you afraid that your fellow martial artists will rise up against you for doing this?"

Ma Yu knew she was no match for Lu Yao, and her expression showed great struggle.

The Innate Skill is indeed in the Quanzhen Sect, and all seven Quanzhen disciples have read it, but reading it does not mean that one can learn it.

As a cultivation technique for the Innate Realm, it has an extremely high threshold. None of the Seven Masters of Quanzhen have yet reached the Acquired Realm, so reading it would be pointless.

Ma Yu quickly realized the situation; Lu Yao had clearly come prepared, and today he would find it difficult to resist.

Lu Yao saw Ma Yu struggling with her expression but didn't care, quietly waiting for Ma Yu to make a decision.

After a moment, Ma Yu sighed.

"Since it is His Majesty's decree, our Quanzhen Sect will certainly comply."

Ma Yu gave a wry smile and bowed to Lu Yao.

"Master Ma is a man of great wisdom and understanding. I believe His Majesty will be very pleased. His Majesty has already ordered that Master Wang Chongyang be posthumously honored as the Supreme Saint of the Xuanqing Daoist Immortal Master, and may enjoy the incense offerings of the Daoist sect."

Lu Yao smiled calmly, not surprised by Ma Yu's choice.

After all, it was just a matter of having the Quanzhen Sect copy a copy of the Innate Skill. Although it was difficult for the skill to be passed on to outsiders, it was still better than destroying the lineage.

"On behalf of my master, I thank Your Majesty for your grace."

Ma Yu managed a weak smile, which was at least some compensation.

The imperial title bestowed by the emperor was very precious in Taoism, and it greatly helped to elevate the status of the Quanzhen School within Taoism.

Ma Yu personally led Lu Yao to the Chongyang Palace, to the place where the Quanzhen Sect's spirit tablets were kept, and handed the secret manual to Lu Yao through a hidden compartment.

This action also served to show Lu Yao that it was genuine and not a forgery.

In fact, Ma Yu and the other seven disciples of Quanzhen all copied a copy of the Innate Skill for their own comprehension, so the original copy left by Wang Chongyang is more symbolic.

"Now that the matter is settled, I shall take my leave."

Having successfully mastered the Innate Skill, Lu Yao was in a very good mood.

After Lu Yao left, Ma Yu knelt alone in front of Wang Chongyang's spirit tablet, remaining silent for a long time.

Nighttime, in the military camp.

Lu Yao slowly closed the manual of the Innate Skill, his expression inscrutable.

"Wang Chongyang was truly a genius."

After reading about the Innate Skill, Lu Yao was also amazed by Wang Chongyang's talent.

This is a peerless martial arts manual that spans every realm, and its most crucial aspect is the method for breaking through to the innate level recorded within it.

Lu Yao estimated that the Seven Masters of Quanzhen had all cultivated the Innate Skill, but due to their limited talent, their progress was mediocre, yet they still ranked among the top-tier masters.

Wang Chongyang once passed on the Innate Skill to Master Yideng, Duan Zhixing. Duan Zhixing, who learned the Innate Skill, did not break through to the Innate level and was still in the Acquired level, but his strength was second only to Wang Chongyang.

At the same time, Lu Yao also discovered the inherent drawback: cultivating this technique actually requires abstinence from sex, and it would be faster to cultivate if one were a virgin.

"Luckily, I have the Haotian Pearl."

The enhancement of the Haotian Pearl can ignore these negative drawbacks and can directly elevate it to perfection without any obstacles.

The thought of breaking through to the Innate Realm filled Lu Yao with anticipation.