The Heavens: From Film and Mythology to Conquering Myriad Realms

After Lu Yao left Wanjie Valley on the giant eagle, he did not leave the area.

Instead, they returned to Wuliang Mountain.

Lu Yao had not forgotten that Manggu Zhuha was still on Wuliang Mountain.

The Manggu Toad is known as the king of all poisons. Eating it can grant one immunity to all poisons, making it a truly precious toad.

Because Lu Yao had cultivated the Nine Yang Manual, he was already immune to all poisons. If he ate the Manggu Toad, his resistance to poison would be impeccable.

However, Wuliang Mountain is a vast area, and finding a toad is no easy task. Lu Yao gave up his search after only two days.

"The Wuliang Sword Sect has many disciples, which will come in handy."

Lu Yao's heart stirred, and he thought of Zuo Zimu on Wuliang Mountain.

Sword Lake Palace of the Wuliang Sword Sect.

Lu Yao landed on the plaza atop the giant eagle.

"Go and summon your sect leader."

Lu Yao jumped off the giant eagle's back and addressed the Wuliang Sword Sect disciples in the Sword Lake Palace square.

"Please wait a moment, sir."

The disciple clearly hadn't forgotten Lu Yao's appearance; he quickly bowed and ran off to report.

After a while.

Zuo Zimu jogged up to Lu Yao.

"Your Excellency has returned to Sword Lake Palace. Is there something you wish to instruct me on?"

Zuo Zimu bowed and clasped his hands in a respectful gesture.

"Does Sect Leader Zuo know about the Manggu Toad?"

Lu Yao glanced at Zuo Zimu and asked calmly.

As a highly poisonous toad, the Manggu Zhuha's immunity to all poisons is unknown, but Zuo Zimu should be aware of its extremely potent venom.

"The Manggu Toad? I have no idea what that is."

Zuo Zimu recalled for a few seconds, then looked at Lu Yao with a puzzled expression.

"It's a bright red toad that's extremely poisonous."

Lu Yao frowned slightly and described the appearance of the Manggu Toad to Zuo Zimu.

"Oh! So this is what you're talking about, sir. There is indeed a red poisonous toad in the mountains."

Zuo Zimu suddenly realized that he clearly knew of the existence of the Manggu Toad.

"That poisonous toad is extremely toxic; several of my disciples have died because of it."

But it was agile, and I tried several times to eliminate this poisonous creature, but it escaped each time.

Thinking about the situation of the Manggu Zhuha, Zuo Zimu quickly explained to Lu Yao.

"Good, this item is of great use to me. I request that Sect Leader Zuo mobilize the disciples of the sect to help me find it."

Lu Yao raised the corner of his mouth and gave instructions to Zuo Zimu.

"Yes! Sir."

Zuo Zimu excitedly cupped his hands in agreement.

"Please stay at Sword Lake Palace for a few days, my lord. I will go and instruct my disciples immediately."

Zuo Zimu extended an invitation to Lu Yao with a respectful expression.

Lu Yao nodded and settled down at Jianhu Palace.

Zuo Zimu's enthusiasm was not unfounded; as a top-notch expert, he naturally recognized that Lu Yao's martial arts skills were unfathomable.

He was doing this because he had a request; he had been stuck at the level of a first-rate master for nearly ten years and had no clue how to break through to the next level.

Zuo Zimu was thinking that if he did a good job, Lu Yao might be in a good mood and give him some pointers, which would be a huge win.

Soon, Zuo Zimu gathered all the disciples of the Wuliang Sword Sect and began searching the entire mountain for the Manggu Toad.

……

Valley of Ten Thousand Tribulations.

A group of people with special identities barged directly into the valley.

"Damn it! You all look down on me, don't you? Do you think just anyone can barge into my Valley of Ten Thousand Calamities?"

Upon receiving the report from the disciples in the valley, Zhong Wanchou looked furious and said through gritted teeth.

He didn't even bother to heal his wounds; he immediately picked up his weapon, a curved sword, ready to teach the newcomer a lesson.

On a plaza within the Valley of Ten Thousand Calamities.

"Who are you people! How dare you trespass into my Valley of Ten Thousand Calamities!"

Zhong Wanchou led a large group of disciples to surround the intruders and shouted angrily.

"Hmph! The Prince of Zhennan has arrived! Why haven't you knelt down to greet him!"

Gu Ducheng, one of Duan Zhengchun's four chief retainers, stepped forward and glared at Zhong Wanchou, shouting loudly.

"What! That guy surnamed Duan is here?"

Zhong Wanchou was taken aback, then his expression changed and became very gloomy.

Duan Zhengchun did not conceal his whereabouts during his travels, which is why Zhong Wanchou invited the Four Evils to prevent Duan Zhengchun from harassing his wife.

The Four Evils did arrive, as did Duan Zhengchun, but they were not quite what Zhong Wanchou had imagined.

"Duan Zhengchun! What are you doing in my Wanjie Valley? I don't welcome you, get out!"

Now that Zhong Wanchou was injured and the Four Evils were crippled, his tone of voice softened.

"Master Zhong, please forgive my abrupt visit. However, I have a past with your lady. May I meet her and have a few words with her?"

Duan Zhengchun reached out to stop Gu Ducheng from speaking, and with a slight flutter of his folding fan, he said with a smile.

Zhong Wanchou was already wary of this scoundrel seducing his wife, and now that he heard Duan Zhengchun's words, he couldn't stand it anymore.

"Shameless scoundrels! How dare they disregard me? Throw them out!"

Zhong Wanchou was furious and immediately gave orders to the disciples in the valley.

Although he knew that Duan Zhengchun and his group were very strong, he couldn't care less about that anymore; he just wanted to drive Duan Zhengchun out.

Upon receiving the order, the disciples drew their weapons and charged directly at Duan Zhengchun and his men.

"Your Highness, be careful! Leave it to us."

Chu Wanli, the head of the four great retainers, remained calm, protecting Duan Zhengchun behind him as he coldly watched the group of Wanchou Valley disciples who were attacking.

Apart from Chu Wanli, the other three retainers drew their weapons to block the attacking Wanchou Valley disciples.

It is obvious that the four retainers are all experts who have acquired their skills after birth. How could a group of ordinary Wanjie Valley disciples be their match?

Just then, a purple figure arrived at the plaza.

"Stop it! Stop fighting!"

After receiving news that Duan Zhengchun had arrived at Wanjie Valley, Gan Baobao rushed there immediately. Upon seeing the crowd making their move, she anxiously urged them to stop.

The four retainers had all followed Duan Zhengchun for over a decade, so they naturally recognized Gan Baobao. They all looked at Duan Zhengchun, awaiting his orders.

“都回来吧。”

When Duan Zhengchun saw Gan Baobao, he smiled slightly on his old face and gave instructions to his four retainers in a calm manner.

Upon hearing the order, the group quickly returned to Duan Zhengchun's side, leaving behind countless Wanjie Valley disciples lying on the ground, injured.

Duan Zhengchun was a charming and handsome young man, and even now that he is older, he still has a great deal of charm over his former female friends.

Unfortunately, Gan Baobao has now decided to stay with Zhong Wanchou peacefully, so Duan Zhengchun's wish to rekindle their past romance is naturally dashed.

"Baby! What are you doing here? Go back home!"

Upon seeing Gan Baobao, Zhong Wanchou immediately sensed something was wrong and shouted.

"Wan Chou! Don't say anything! I'll talk to him and we'll live a good life together from now on."

A hint of guilt flashed in Gan Baobao's eyes, but she still spoke firmly to Zhong Wanchou.

"Baby, you! Okay."

Zhong Wanchou's pupils widened instantly, his expression remained blank for a few seconds, and then he looked dejected.

"Baby, I'm so glad to finally see you."

Looking at Gan Baobao who had come before him, Duan Zhengchun spoke gently.

The two walked to a tree and began to talk.

Half an hour later, Duan Zhengchun, looking dejected, left Wanjie Valley with his four retainers.