The Heavens: From Film and Mythology to Conquering Myriad Realms

The task on the file was simple: go to Wangjia Town in Luquan Township and handle a paranormal event.

The man surnamed Ma is in charge of the Four Seas Hall, and is the manager in charge of all tasks of the Seven Mysteries Sect, including the tasks offered by the elders.

According to the records, many people suddenly died in Wangjia Town, and each death was bizarre. The town mayor was afraid that evil spirits were behind it, so he immediately reported it to the Seven Mysteries Sect.

After receiving the distress call from Wangjia Town, the Seven Mysteries Sect dispatched three inner disciples and one steward to handle the situation.

With three acquired martial artists and one innate martial artist, the lineup is quite formidable.

Based on Sihaitang's initial assessment, they estimated that it was likely just some martial arts masters causing trouble under the guise of ghosts and monsters, and that would have been enough to send a steward to deal with it.

Unexpectedly, a few days later, the steward returned alone, severely injured, and kept saying that there was a ghost. He died a few days later, and Mo Juren couldn't save him.

As a result, no steward would be willing to handle this matter; they would all try to find ways to shirk their duties and refuse to carry out the task.

Left with no other option, they had to escalate the matter and send a Grandmaster Elder to handle it.

However, none of those who can cultivate to the Grandmaster level are fools. This is obviously a very dangerous mission, so they all make deals in private and exchange benefits.

Then the task fell to Lu Yao.

After all, his role as a retainer was originally meant to handle these kinds of tricky tasks for the Seven Mysteries Sect, so Lu Yao didn't refuse.

Lu Yao was also curious about the paranormal events in Wangjia Town and planned to go and see for himself.

Soon Lu Yao set off from the Seven Mysteries Sect and headed to Wang Family Town.

He refused the inner disciples that Sihaitang would provide for him and went alone.

These inner disciples are only at the Acquired Realm. If they go, Lu Yao will have to protect them instead, so it's better for him to go alone.

A day later, Lu Yao arrived in Wangjia Town.

Wangjia Town is the most populous town in Luquan Township, and it supplies timber to the surrounding hundreds of miles, making it a very prosperous place.

Because most of the people in the town have the surname Wang, it was called Wangjia Town.

When Lu Yao arrived in town, there were already people waiting for him.

"Hehe, I am Wang Lide, the mayor of Wangjia Town. This young hero must be Elder Lu of the Seven Mysteries Sect."

Wang Lide received a message from the Seven Mysteries Sect via carrier pigeon half a day ago, saying that an elder surnamed Lu would come to handle the matter.

They also sent Lu Yao's portrait along with the portrait to prevent the people of Wangjia Town from neglecting Lu Yao.

So he waited at the town gate early, and when he saw Lu Yao, he went up to him and asked.

"Tell me about the situation."

Lu Yao just wanted to finish the task quickly and then go find Master Jin Guang, so he didn't bother with pleasantries with Wang Lide.

"Well, I have already prepared a banquet and summoned the relevant people who know the details. I am just waiting for Elder Lu to ask them questions."

Wang Lide was slightly taken aback; he hadn't expected Lu Yao to be so decisive.

Lu Yao nodded and, led by Wang Lide, entered the mansion.

At the banquet, Lu Yao sat in the main seat, while Wang Lide sat to the side, introducing the identities of the two people in front of him.

“He is the steward of my household, Wang An. He was the one who first discovered that ghost.”

"This is the head of the guards in my manor, who has fought against that ghost."

After explaining the situation of the two men, Wang Lide said no more.

This ghost story has already claimed the lives of over thirty people.

It all started in the courtyard of one of Wang Lide's concubines, where a total of six people, including her maids, died overnight.

Then came the second and third days, with one or two people dying mysteriously each day.

After this incident, Wang Lide immediately moved out of his mansion and into his current residence.

But the bizarre deaths did not stop; instead, they continued to spread outwards from Wang Lide's residence.

Last time, after the Seven Mysteries Sect's steward led his disciples into the Wang family's residence, only one steward ran out within an hour, without saying a word, and went straight back to the Seven Mysteries Sect.

"You fought that monster?"

Lu Yao looked at the burly man with a stubble on his face, his expression somewhat strange.

In Lu Yao's perception, this head of the guards was only at the Acquired Realm. How could he have fought with that ghost and monster and still be unharmed?

Even the deacons of the Seven Mysteries Sect were seriously injured and fled, only to die later.

"Um, Lord Lu, actually I just shot an arrow from a distance, it doesn't count as engaging in combat with him."

The head of the guards looked somewhat embarrassed and quickly explained.

"Could you see what the ghost looked like?"

Lu Yao nodded. Since he could shoot arrows at ghosts, he must have seen their figures.

"The monster was surrounded by black mist, and I could only roughly make out that it was human-shaped, but I didn't see its specific appearance."

The head of the guards thought for a moment and then described the appearance of the ghost in his mind.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yao fell into deep thought. Surrounded by black mist, yet still in human form, there could only be three possibilities.

One possibility is that a high-level martial artist deliberately creates an air of mystery, intentionally leading the conversation towards ghosts and monsters. This could severely injure a Xiantian martial artist, and is highly likely to be a Grandmaster.

Secondly, it could be the work of a ghost, which is also quite possible, given the rather frightening circumstances surrounding the deceased.

Thirdly, it's possible that a demon beast infiltrated Wangjia Town and caused trouble, but this possibility is very low. After all, demon beasts eat people, but the bodies of these dead people are still intact and there are no signs of them being eaten.

"Take me to that mansion."

After thinking it over, Lu Yao decided to go and investigate directly. Once the ghost appeared, all the mysteries would be solved.

Even if Lu Yao is ultimately defeated, he can escape using the Origin Space without any danger.

"Elder Lu, would you like to prepare something?"

Wang Lide hesitated for a moment, then tentatively spoke to Lu Yao.

"what to prepare?"

Lu Yao raised an eyebrow and looked at Wang Lide.

“Those are ghosts and monsters, how about we prepare some talismans, black dog blood or something? I also have a century-old peach wood sword that I acquired for a lot of money, which I can lend to Elder Lu.”

A flicker of fear crossed Wang Lide's eyes as he shared his experience.

"unnecessary."

Lu Yao chuckled and walked straight outside.

The head of the guards quickly followed and led the way for Lu Yao.

"Wait for me."

Seeing Lu Yao leave, Wang Lide felt inexplicably unsafe, so he called out and hurriedly followed.

Soon, a group of more than ten people arrived outside the Wang family mansion.

Out of fear, Wang Lide called for ten more guards to protect him.

Outside the mansion, there were several large trees, all of which had withered and died, their dry leaves scattered on the ground.

"Elder Lu, this is the place."

Wang Lide glanced timidly at his own mansion. The once familiar courtyard had now become extremely terrifying.

Even after the ghosts were dealt with, Wang Lide dared not return to live there. He had already planned to rebuild a main house far away from here.