The Heavens: From Film and Mythology to Conquering Myriad Realms

Lu Yao and Wu Wudi clashed repeatedly, exchanging blows no less than a hundred times, the booming sounds echoing throughout the entire bamboo forest.

Every time Lu Yao unleashed the profound and ultimate techniques of the Xuanwu True Skill, Wu Wudi was able to neutralize them, clearly indicating that Wu Wudi's understanding of the Xuanwu True Skill surpassed that of Lu Yao.

However, Lu Yao's powerful true strength made every move explosive, forcing Wu Wudi to take him seriously.

Half an hour later, Wu Wudi's true energy was finally about to be exhausted.

"Stop! Stop! We're not fighting anymore! What kind of monster is this? Is his true power inexhaustible?"

Wu Wudi looked helpless, clearly unable to do anything about Lu Yao.

"Senior Wu's Xuanwu True Skill has reached the pinnacle; I am inferior to him."

Lu Yao's heart stirred, and he quickly withdrew the true energy he had released into his body, cupping his hands in a gesture of respect towards Wu Wudi.

"Hmph! I created this technique myself, so naturally no one understands it better than me."

Upon hearing this, Wu Wudi's expression immediately became arrogant, and his previous helpless expression was replaced by pride.

“You have mastered the Xuanwu True Skill very well. I believe that no one but me can surpass you in this martial art.”

Wu Wudi composed himself and looked at Lu Yao with admiration.

Wu Wudi couldn't help but admire Lu Yao; he had mastered the Xuanwu True Skill to perfection, and every move was flawless, without the slightest error.

However, it still lacks flexibility, and Wu Wudi couldn't help Lu Yao solve this problem.

He was able to use the Xuanwu True Skill flexibly because he was the founder of this martial art and had a sufficient understanding of it.

However, this can only be understood intuitively and cannot be explained in words. It all depends on one's own comprehension of the Xuanwu True Skill, and he is powerless to do so.

"Senior Wu liked this instantly. Please give me your guidance."

Lu Yao smiled. During the competition just now, Lu Yao also discovered the problems with his martial arts training, so he couldn't help but ask Wu Wudi for advice.

"This is a matter of personal understanding of martial arts, and I can't explain it clearly. You can only gradually come to understand it yourself."

Wu Wudi shook his head. He understood the effects of the Xuanwu True Skill very naturally, with almost no technique involved, so he couldn't teach Lu Yao.

"Do I have to figure it out on my own?"

Lu Yao thought about it for a moment, then suppressed the matter in his heart.

If Lu Yao wants to take the Xuanwu True Skill to the next level, with his comprehension ability, it is naturally not a problem; it just takes some time.

However, for Lu Yao, the Xuanwu True Skill was merely a transitional skill. Once he acquired more advanced martial arts or techniques, the Xuanwu True Skill would simply be phased out.

Therefore, Lu Yao did not plan to delve deeper into the Xuanwu True Skill; it was enough for him.

Moreover, he not only cultivated one technique, but his overall strength has also greatly increased. Ordinary Saint Realm martial artists are no match for Lu Yao.

"Thank you for your guidance, Senior Wu."

Lu Yao nodded, accepting Wu Wudi's kind offer.

In fact, for a martial artist at the Wudi level, it is generally not advisable to make enemies with other martial artists of the same level. After all, martial artists of the same level are all martial arts masters. It is more important to spend time discussing the Dao and improving one's own level.

That's why he took the initiative to get closer to Lu Yao.

For Lu Yao, his original intention was to befriend Wu Wudi, so it was a mutually beneficial endeavor.

The three then drank and discussed philosophy in the bamboo forest, enjoying themselves immensely, and all three gained a great deal.

"I wonder if either of you knows about this person, Xiao Sanxiao."

Lu Yao picked up a glass of wine and drank it all in one gulp, then spoke calmly.

"Laughing Three Times? Could it be the mysterious and unpredictable Twelve Fears?"

After a moment of contemplation, Wenlong asked Lu Yao.

"It is this person. It is said that whoever finds him can have one wish granted."

Lu Yao's expression shifted slightly, and he spoke softly to the two of them.

"He's just a pretentious person."

A look of disdain flashed in Wu Wudi's eyes, clearly indicating that he thought Xiao Sanxiao was a pretentious charlatan.

"Senior Wu may not know, but as far as I know, Xiao Sanxiao possesses the blood of a dragon turtle and has an extremely long lifespan, probably several thousand years. His strength is unfathomable."

Lu Yao shook his head; he knew Xiao Sanxiao's strength.

"Oh? This person actually possesses such a treasure; no wonder he dares to make such a boast."

Wu Wudi was stunned. He hadn't expected that Xiao Sanxiao was actually an old monster who had lived for thousands of years, and he immediately became curious.

"The allure of immortality is truly tempting. I am interested in capturing this person. I wonder if you two would be willing to lend a hand?"

Lu Yao narrowed his eyes slightly and finally revealed his purpose.

"Immortality? It is indeed tempting, but this person has long since disappeared. How can we easily find him?"

Wenlong looked somewhat tempted, after all, the allure of immortality was not something an ordinary person could resist.

Now that we have the opportunity to seek immortality, there's no harm in giving it a try.

"That Xiao Sanxiao is indeed hard to find, but this person is definitely hiding in China, observing the general trend of the world."

Lu Yao was certain that Xiao Sanxiao was still in Shenzhou, but ordinary people simply couldn't find him.

"Can Sect Master Lu find him?"

Wu Wudi clearly had some ideas as well, and couldn't help but ask.

“I don’t know where Xiao Sanxiao is, but I know where his son is.”

Lu Yao chuckled lightly; he already had a way to force Xiao Sanxiao to show himself.

Xiao Sanxiao has two sons, Xiao Jingtian and Xiao Aoshi, who are now in Japan and are not hard to find.

Because Xiao Sanxiao was focused on the Great Calamity of the Thousand Autumns, the father and sons turned against each other, and the two sons went to Japan to sabotage Xiao Sanxiao's plans.

However, this does not mean that Xiao Sanxiao has abandoned his two sons.

Now that Xiao Aoshi has been killed by Lu Yao, he has formed a blood feud with Xiao Sanxiao. No matter what, Lu Yao is determined to get rid of him.

Xiao Sanxiao, who only has one son left, will definitely cherish his only remaining son, which gives Lu Yao an opportunity to take advantage of the situation.

"In that case, count me in. When we obtain the secret to immortality, we'll share it."

Wu Wudi grinned, slapped his thigh, and laughed loudly.

Wu Wudi has spent his entire life trying to break the blood curse of his family. Now that he is over forty years old, he is willing to do so if it can prolong his life.

After establishing a cooperative relationship, the three got along much better and became much closer.

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The Free and Unfettered Sect.

After returning from Wanzhu Island, Lu Yao began preparing his plan to invade Japan.

The Eastern Kingdom in the world of Fengyun is not weak. Although it is not as rich in talent and resources as China, and has many experts at the Saint level, it still has some experts who should not be underestimated.

The main objectives of this operation against Japan are twofold: first, to completely occupy Japan, and second, to capture Xiao Jingtian.

A month later, twenty grandmasters from the Free and Unfettered Sect set off for Japan as the vanguard.

Meanwhile, more than a thousand disciples of the Xiaoyao Sect followed closely behind and began to cross the river to attack the islands surrounding Japan.

These islands were first cleared out by grandmaster-level experts, who either killed or repelled them, thus eliminating high-level forces for the subsequent teams.