The Heavens: From Film and Mythology to Conquering Myriad Realms

The Zhao and Li families, having been refused surrender, naturally refused to sit idly by and await their doom.

Staying in Wushuang City to resist is a dead end; the only option left is to break out.

The disciples of the Xiaoyao Sect surrounded Wushuang City, making it extremely difficult for Wushuang City to break out.

"Brother Li, now the only option is for the two of us to lead our people separately to break through. You can decide how many people to take yourself. Farewell."

Knowing that the situation was hopeless, Zhao Xianlong had no choice but to bow to the Li family patriarch and then turn to leave.

"you!"

The Li family patriarch was nearly driven mad with anger upon hearing Zhao Xianlong's words.

Unexpectedly, Zhao Xianlong, the acting city lord of Wushuang City, came up with such a terrible idea. How could the Li family patriarch not be angry?

If it were that easy to break through, he would have run away long ago; why would he have waited until now?

With a flick of his sleeve, the Li family patriarch could only grimly arrange for a breakout within the Hui clan.

In the pitch-black night, thick clouds obscured the moon, covering the earth in a black cloak.

Zhao Xianlong was accompanied by a dozen or so people, all of whom were traveling light.

"Dad, why aren't we leaving yet?"

A middle-aged man with a beard approached Zhao Xianlong and asked in a low voice.

"The time has not come yet."

Zhao Xianlong remained calm and stood still, waiting quietly.

Half an hour later.

A faint sound of fighting came from afar.

Zhao Xianlong looked in the direction of the fighting, his eyes narrowing slightly.

"go!"

Zhao Xianlong gave a low shout and led the way towards the east of Wushuang City.

The sounds of fighting were coming from the west side of Wushuang City.

The western part of Wushuang City is where the Li family's territory is located. The territory is close to the border wall of Wushuang City, so the Li family patriarch will definitely choose to break through to the west in order to break through as soon as possible.

Zhao Xianlong, however, had already taken his family to the east of the city to wait. As long as the Li family drew the people of the Xiaoyao Sect away, the Zhao family's chances of breaking through would greatly increase.

Soon, Zhao Xianlong and his party scaled the city wall and left Wushuang City.

Apart from Zhao Xianlong, everyone in the Zhao family wore happy expressions.

Just as Zhao Xianlong walked into a grove of trees, he suddenly stopped.

"Father, why aren't we leaving?"

When Zhao Xianlong's son saw his father stop, he couldn't help but step forward and ask.

"Sigh! We've been found out after all."

Zhao Xianlong sighed, clearly having discovered the hidden danger in the woods.

"Lord Zhao is truly ruthless, actually using the Li family as bait for you."

Yang Guo stepped out of the shadows, his feet crunching on the fallen branches and leaves.

"Hehehe, didn't you still see through it?"

Zhao Xianlong looked around warily and said calmly.

"Lord Zhao, you are overthinking it. I did not see through your scheme. It just so happens that I am stationed in this direction."

Yang Guo shook his head and looked at Zhao Xianlong with interest.

Seeing the two figures following behind Yang Guo, Zhao Xianlong's expression turned somewhat unpleasant.

Three grandmasters ganged up on him; they really think highly of him.

"My Zhao family is willing to surrender. Does your esteemed clan really have no room for maneuver whatsoever?"

Zhao Xianlong gritted his teeth, his tone even carrying a hint of pleading.

"Grandmaster? My Free and Unfettered Sect has too many. If you had surrendered from the beginning, we might have considered it."

"It's a pity that even now, Lord Zhao is still so naive."

Yang Guo's expression was indifferent, and a flash of murderous intent appeared in his eyes.

"Escape!"

Zhao Xianlong roared and drew a precious sword, unleashing a sword aura several meters long towards Yang Guo.

Upon seeing this, the dozen or so members of the Zhao family knew that their patriarch was giving them a chance to escape, so they dared not linger and scattered in all directions.

"Did you escape?"

Yang Guo snorted coldly, gestured to a grandmaster beside him, and then drew the giant sword from behind him.

The two quickly engaged in a fierce battle, their blade and sword energy crisscrossing the forest, cutting down all the surrounding trees.

Meanwhile, another grandmaster disciple of the Free and Unfettered Sect stood by and watched from the sidelines, without making a move.

Although Yang Guo and Zhao Xianlong were both at the mid-stage of the Grandmaster level, there was a significant difference in their strength.

As one of the four great families of Wushuang City, Zhao Xianlong's martial arts skills are also extraordinary, and his swordsmanship is extremely sharp.

However, the sword techniques Yang Guo learned were all from the master sword techniques of Sword Mountain, with awe-inspiring sword intent and tremendous power.

Half an hour later, Zhao Xianlong's momentum began to wane, and he started to retreat steadily.

Zhao Xianlong was quickly and severely injured by Yang Guo, who then beheaded him with a single sword stroke.

"boom!"

The headless body fell to the ground with a dull thud.

"Let's go."

After Yang Guo retrieved his weapon, he turned and left the woods, leaving Zhao Xianlong's body lying quietly on the ground.

……

With the loss of its two remaining grandmaster-level experts, the disciples of Wushuang City had lost all will to resist.

They immediately opened the city gates and surrendered the entire city.

It took two months for the Xiaoyao Sect to conquer the northern region of Shenzhou.

Seeing that Wushuang City had been defeated, other smaller forces naturally dared not act rashly and all surrendered directly.

After conquering the northern region, the Xiaoyao Sect did not launch further attacks on other territories, but instead began to digest the newly occupied lands and cities.

Just as the Xiaoyao Sect was slowly consolidating its territory, a letter was delivered to Lu Yao.

The main hall of the Xiaoyao Sect.

"The supreme martial arts master? What a joke."

After reading the letter, Lu Yao was speechless.

This letter was sent by the emperor of the dynasty in the central region of China, who is also the supreme master of the martial arts world.

The gist of it is to urge Lu Yao to go to the Divine Continent Court as soon as possible to meet the Supreme Martial Arts Master and clear the name of the Free and Unfettered Sect, etc.

The deeper meaning is simply to make the Free and Unfettered Sect nominally obey the orders of the supreme martial arts master.

Wushuang City once did just that, nominally obeying the orders of the supreme martial arts master, but disregarding orders and showing no regard for the Central Plains Dynasty.

Even major powers in other regions of China did the same, only outwardly obeying the orders of the martial arts supreme.

The land of Shenzhou in the world of Fengyun can be roughly divided into five regions.

In addition to the four regions of east, west, south, and north, there is also a central region in the middle.

The central region connects all directions, providing a buffer zone for various forces. In addition, the former dynasty was indeed very powerful, so the emperor of the dynasty long ago was the supreme ruler of the martial arts world.

However, as time went by, the dynasties in the central region gradually declined, and the major powers lost respect for them.

By now, the title of "Supreme Martial Arts Master" has no effect on the various forces.

"Don't bother."

Lu Yao ignited a flame in his hand, instantly burning the letter, and his figure disappeared from the hall.

……

After leaving the Xiaoyao Sect, Lu Yao arrived at the city where the Tianxia Society was based.

Located in the western part of China, the World Society has become one of the most powerful forces in the western region after years of management by Xiong Ba.

With the support of Nie Feng and Bu Jingyun, Xiong Ba seemed to have fulfilled the prophecy of the clay bodhisattva, and the world would become increasingly powerful in his hands.

After arriving at the city of the World Society, Lu Yao went straight into the largest brothel in the city.