The Heavens: From Film and Mythology to Conquering Myriad Realms

Outside Wanjie Valley, Duan Zhengchun remained silent, his brows furrowed.

"Oh! I'm so sorry, baby."

Duan Zhengchun sighed softly, his expression filled with self-reproach.

Now that Duan Zhengchun's wife, Dao Baifeng, has become a Taoist nun at Yuxu Temple and no longer controls him, he is able to go out and travel, hoping to visit Gan Baobao.

Unexpectedly, Gan Baobao has been moved by Zhong Wanchou's years of love and care, and has given up hope on Duan Zhengchun.

"Your Highness need not blame yourself. Miss Gan must have Your Highness in her heart. Today, with Zhong Wanchou present, Miss Gan must have been unable to refuse him, which is why she acted this way."

Zhu Danchen, one of the four great retainers, said softly to Duan Zhengchun.

"Hehehe, I see, baby, you do have me in your heart."

Duan Zhengchun was slightly taken aback, then smiled.

But soon he stopped laughing.

"What did you say! The young master has met with misfortune, he's been murdered?!"

Chu Wanli, standing to the side, stared wide-eyed at the subordinate who had delivered the message, his eyes wide with disbelief.

“What I said is absolutely true! It was a message from the Shennong Gang’s secret guards that the young master’s body has been found.”

The person kneeling on the ground to report was also trembling, afraid of being implicated.

"Your Highness! Something terrible has happened! The young master is in trouble!"

Chu Wanli hurriedly came to Duan Zhengchun's side and reported with a grim expression.

"What! What happened to Yu'er?!"

Duan Zhengchun, who had been all smiles, was startled and hurriedly asked.

"Young Master got involved in the conflict between the Wuliang Sword Sect and the Shennong Gang and was killed by a mysterious person."

Chu Wanli quickly explained the situation.

"Yu'er is confused! How can someone who doesn't know martial arts participate in the battles of the martial world!"

Duan Zhengchun looked furious and snapped the folding fan in his hand in two.

Soon, Duan Zhengchun and his entourage arrived at the place where Lu had placed Duan Yu's body.

After Duan Yu was killed at the Sword Lake Palace of the Wuliang Sword Sect, his body was thrown out and discovered by the Dali Kingdom's secret guards nearby.

"Wanli, execute all the secret guards of Wuliang Mountain and have someone bring my son back to the palace."

Duan Zhengchun's expression was cold, his hands clenched into fists, trembling uncontrollably. After speaking, he turned and left.

Inside the room, Duan Zhengchun sat in the main seat, his expression calm, but his heart was in turmoil.

"Find the murderer who killed my son, and I will tear him to pieces!"

Duan Zhengchun's tone was icy, exuding a chilling aura.

"Yes!"

The four retainers who were kneeling on the ground received the order and got up to leave.

"Don't worry, Yu'er, your father will definitely avenge you."

Duan Zhengchun clenched his fists, his expression fierce.

Several days later, the four powerful retainers still couldn't find any trace of Lu Yao.

All that is known is that after Lu Yao went to the Wuliang Sword Sect to kill Duan Yu, he went to the Wanjie Valley to wreak havoc before leaving on a group of exotic birds and beasts, and never returned.

However, Duan Zhengchun was already furious and led his men directly towards the Wuliang Sword Sect.

Since the main target cannot be found, let's start by targeting the Wuliang Sword Sect.

Duan Zhengchun was well aware of the Wuliang Sword Sect's situation. With only Zuo Zimu as a top-tier expert, it had declined and posed no threat whatsoever.

Duan Zhengchun led his four retainers directly to Wuliang Mountain, where they encountered Wuliang Sword Sect disciples who were all severely injured.

Duan Zhengchun was, after all, the Prince of Zhennan of Dali, and it was not appropriate for him to do something like slaughtering an entire family. His purpose this time was simply to kill Zuo Zimu to avenge his family.

"Where have all the people from the Boundless Sword Sect gone?!"

Gu Ducheng muttered curses under his breath, utterly bewildered.

"There's something wrong with the Wuliang Sword Sect."

Zhu Danchen, a man of considerable wisdom, frowned, clearly having noticed something amiss with the Wuliang Sword Sect.

Soon the group arrived at Jianhu Palace, where Zuo Zimu was already waiting.

"What brings Your Highness to my Wuliang Sword Sect?"

Zuo Zimu dared not offend the Dali royal family, so he quickly bowed and asked.

The power of the Dali royal family is unfathomable, and it is certainly not something that a small Wuliang Sword Sect can contend with.

"Hmph! It seems that Sect Leader Zuo is about to die and doesn't even realize it."

Duan Zhengchun snorted coldly, looking at Zuo Zimu with icy eyes.

"This... please enlighten me, Your Highness."

Zuo Zimu was startled and looked extremely flustered.

"My young master stumbled upon your Wuliang Mountain some time ago, only to be killed by a villain in your Wuliang Sword Sect. You cannot escape the blame!"

Chu Wanli snorted coldly and stepped forward, shouting loudly.

"What! That kid is actually a prince's son!"

Zuo Zimu is not stupid. The only person who fits Chu Wanli's description is Duan Yu, who was killed by Lu Yao at Jianhu Palace last time.

"Hehehe! It seems that Sect Leader Zuo has remembered."

Duan Zhengchun sneered and stared intently at Zuo Zimu.

Zuo Zimu broke out in a cold sweat. It seemed that he would definitely be dealt with by Duan Zhengchun and there was no way he could escape.

"Damn it! This prince of Dali doesn't know any martial arts at all, and he even died in my Wuliang Mountain. What bad luck!"

Zuo Zimu harbored deep resentment, his molars practically grinding to powder.

Now he only has two paths before him.

He could either sell Lu Yao, who was living in Jianhu Palace, and Duan Zhengchun might let him go, but he might also get himself killed.

Secondly, he argued that he should fight to the end and believed that Lu Yao's martial arts skills were enough to not be afraid of Duan Zhengchun and could protect himself.

Zuo Zimu was caught in a dilemma, but Duan Zhengchun wouldn't give him time to consider it.

"kill him!"

Duan Zhengchun's expression shifted slightly, and he calmly gave orders to his four chief retainers.

"Go quickly and invite Lord Lu!"

Zuo Zimu's expression changed. Without thinking further, he hurriedly sent his disciple to invite Lu Yao.

"Heh, you even have helpers, but unfortunately, no one can save you. Die!"

Gu Ducheng smiled disdainfully, his face showing a mocking expression.

Surrounded by four people, Zuo Zimu was under immense pressure. How could a first-rate expert fight against four acquired experts?

He could only hope that Lu Yao would arrive quickly, otherwise his life would be in danger.

Just as the four retainers were about to make their move, four sword energies arrived in an instant.

"who!"

Chu Wanli reacted the fastest, flicking his fishing rod to deflect the sword energy attacking him.

Unfortunately, he underestimated the power of the sword energy, and the fishing rod was cut in two.

The situation for the other three was not optimistic either; Fu Sigui, who was the weakest, was seriously injured and collapsed to the ground.

Although all four are experts at the Acquired Realm, their strengths differ due to the different martial arts they have learned.

"So you're the helper Zuo Zimu hired? You're quite capable."

Duan Zhengchun frowned slightly, looking at Lu Yao with a serious expression.

"Duan Zhengchun, what are you doing here at the Wuliang Sword Sect?"

Lu Yao chuckled and glanced at Duan Zhengchun.

"Hmph! My son died here, and this Zuo Zimu must be buried with him!"

Although Duan Zhengchun was wary of Lu Yao's strength, the pain of losing his son lingered in his heart, causing him great distress.

"Oh? You mean Duan Yu? I killed him. Why are you looking for Sect Leader Zuo?"

Lu Yao crossed his arms and looked at Duan Zhengchun with a smile.

"What! You villain, you killed my son!"

Duan Zhengchun suddenly opened his eyes wide. It was truly a case of "searching high and low without finding it, only to have it come to him effortlessly."

The murderer he had been searching for appeared right in front of him by sheer coincidence.