The Heavens: From Film and Mythology to Conquering Myriad Realms

As Lu Yao took action, the political landscape began to shift.

Three months after Han Xin took command of the Western Xia army, he finally began his operation.

After receiving news that Han Xin had completed the integration of the Western Xia army, Lu Yao immediately ordered Li Qianshun to cooperate with Han Xin in launching an attack on Dali.

News of the Western Xia army's movements quickly spread.

Dali Palace.

"Bang! This is outrageous!"

Duan Zhengyan smashed the teacup on the table, his expression furious.

Upon receiving news of the Western Xia soldiers' intrusion, Duan Zhengyan was furious. After all, Dali had just dealt with the Tianlong Temple incident and had finally stabilized the domestic and international situation.

Unexpectedly, the Western Xia began to stir up trouble again.

However, what Duan Zhengyan did not know was that Lu Yao was the mastermind behind the Western Xia army's invasion.

"The Western Xia will definitely send experts to attack. Quickly go and invite the high monks from Shaolin."

Duan Zhengyan knew that the deployment of the Western Xia army was just the beginning; the real battlefield was between the experts of both sides.

After being severely damaged by Shaolin, Tianlong Temple's strength was greatly reduced, and now it is presided over by a mid-stage Xiantian master from Shaolin.

But Duan Zhengyan was soon dumbfounded.

The messenger sent to Tianlong Temple reported back that the Shaolin master had left without saying goodbye not long ago.

"not good!"

Duan Zhengyan quickly realized that things had gotten serious and hurriedly headed to Tianlong Temple.

Tenryu-ji Temple.

"Master Benyin, with the Western Xia invading, there must be some experts coming to attack. Does the temple have any experts to deal with them?"

Duan Zhengyan found Benyin, one of the few eminent monks at Tianlong Temple, and anxiously asked him questions.

Benyin, who was practicing his martial arts, frowned slightly as he looked at the anxious Duan Zhengyan.

"How can a ruler of a country be so out of control!"

Benyin rebuked him, clearly annoyed that Duan Zhengyan had spared him peace and quiet.

"Master Benyin, do you know where that eminent monk from Shaolin has gone?"

Duan Zhengyan was slightly annoyed, but he dared not show it and could only patiently ask.

Duan Zhengyan was extremely anxious at this moment. If there were no experts to protect him, he might as well surrender Dali and reduce the number of casualties.

"Master Xuanbei of Shaolin was recalled because Shaolin was closed."

Ben's expression clearly showed some joy as he said this.

After all, Shaolin Temple had fought against Tianlong Temple in their search for the person who stole the Yi Jin Jing, resulting in the deaths and injuries of many masters.

The Shaolin Temple originally left people behind to monitor Tianlong Temple, so naturally they didn't have much goodwill towards the Shaolin people.

Now that Xuanbei has returned to Shaolin, we should be overjoyed.

"It's over!"

Duan Zhengyan's expression darkened, and he couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

"Zheng Yan, what exactly happened?"

Ben looked at Duan Zhengyan's reaction with a puzzled expression.

Even if the Western Xia sends some experts to attack, Tianlong Temple still has some innate masters who are enough to deal with them.

Therefore, Benyin did not quite understand Duan Zhengyan's attitude.

"Master, you don't know, but the Western Xia have allied themselves with the Xiaoyao Sect, which is a sect with grandmasters."

Duan Zhengyan's face was ashen, and he spoke somewhat woodenly.

"What! A Grandmaster?"

Benyin, who had been sitting in meditation, immediately jumped up and looked at Duan Zhengyan with a terrified expression.

"No! We can't just sit here and wait to die!"

Duan Zhengyan immediately adjusted his mindset and decided to do his best to withstand this crisis.

“Zheng Yan is a Grandmaster. Why don’t we surrender?”

Ben opened his mouth, his expression somewhat timid.

Tianlong Temple was attacked by Shaolin Temple before. He was the first to defect, which led to the rapid capture of Tianlong Temple by Shaolin. As a result, he was appointed as the abbot of Tianlong Temple.

“The Song Dynasty borders Dali, and they will not stand idly by.”

"I urge Master Benyin to immediately travel to the Song Dynasty to seek aid and find a way out for Dali."

Duan Zhengyan looked at Benyin with a solemn expression and bowed to him, making a request.

In Duan Zhengyan's understanding, the Song Dynasty most likely has a Grandmaster, and as long as the Song Dynasty takes action, Dali's current crisis can naturally be resolved.

Unfortunately, Duan Zhengyan was unaware that Emperor Zhao Xu of the Song Dynasty was also filled with worry at that very moment.

"Well... I'll give it a try."

Ben hesitated for a moment, but still agreed to Duan Zhengyan's request.

As long as Dali can be preserved, Benyin is still willing to do his best. With his speed, he can reach the Song Dynasty in a few days if he travels at full speed.

......

Meanwhile, in the Song Dynasty palace, Zhongli was kneeling before Zhao Xu.

"You mean that the Grandmaster of Shaolin is unwilling to help our Great Song Dynasty?"

Zhao Xu stared at Zhong Li in astonishment and asked incredulously.

"I didn't even get to see the face of that Grandmaster. I was only told by his voice that he would no longer concern himself with worldly affairs down the mountain."

Zhongli pressed his head to the ground and said in a deep voice.

"Those old bald monks! They took the bribes and then abandoned their responsibilities! Scoundrels!"

Zhao Xu immediately launched into a tirade, angrily denouncing Shaolin's shamelessness.

Ever since the great emperor of the Song Dynasty entrusted the sweeping monk with the care of the Song Dynasty, Zhao Xu has made many attempts to curry favor with Shaolin Temple.

They showered the Shaolin Temple with countless gifts and even recruited royal disciples to learn martial arts, all in an attempt to win over the temple.

Unexpectedly, when trouble actually arises, these monks are actually keeping to themselves and don't care about the fate of the Song Dynasty.

"Your Majesty, the Western Xia have launched an attack on Dali."

When Zhongli received this news, her heart sank again.

"What! The Free and Unfettered Sect is moving so quickly?"

Zhao Xu was startled and couldn't help but ask.

"No! We absolutely cannot let them take Dali so easily!"

Zhao Xu frowned, his mind racing as he pondered what to do.

Zhongli didn't dare to disturb Zhao Xu at this moment, so she could only stand quietly to the side.

"Zhongli, immediately take the experts from the Six Doors to aid Dali. I will have Eunuch Wei accompany you."

Zhao Xu finally made up his mind to send experts to Dali to resist the people of the Xiaoyao Sect.

Zhongli himself was a late-stage Innate Realm martial artist, while Eunuch Wei was a late-stage Innate Realm expert from the Imperial Palace. Zhao Xu was really going all out by sending two late-stage Innate Realm experts at once.

"The minister obeys the order!"

Zhongli immediately accepted the order and turned to leave.

......

In the Sanhe Manor, Lu Yao stood on the pavilion, his expression slightly shifting.

"It's time to go."

Lu Yao estimated the time in his mind, and at this time Han Xin should have already led his army to the border of Dali.

If ordinary soldiers were to conquer cities and seize territories, it would take a very long time.

Moreover, Dali has over 100,000 armored soldiers, and they are fighting on their own soil. Even if it were Han Xin, it would take him one or two years to conquer Dali.

Lu Yao clearly couldn't wait that long, so he planned to lead his experts to attack the Dali Royal Palace and solve the problem from the top.

"Is the young master leaving?"

Wang Yuyan wore a pale yellow dress with her long, black hair cascading down her back, her former naivety slightly diminished.

Now she has a rather graceful and shapely figure, which adds to her dignified and beautiful temperament.

"Yes, Yu Yan, don't worry, I'll be back in a few days."

Lu Yao turned around and saw Wang Yuyan. He hugged her and spoke softly.

With a beautiful woman in his arms, Lu Yao couldn't help but feel a flutter in his heart.

With a gasp from Wang Yuyan, Lu Yao picked her up and carried her to the bed.