The Heavens: From Film and Mythology to Conquering Myriad Realms

Lu Yao carried Han Li at low altitude, and in just a few days they arrived at Qingniu Town.

Because he was going to the cultivation world and didn't know when he would be able to return, Han Li wanted to go home and visit his family.

Lu Yao didn't care; it would just take a few more days of travel.

Lu Yao followed Han Li to the village where his family lived. The village had a small population of only thirty-four households.

Han Li gazed at his parents returning from their work in the distance, and his young sister cooking, and couldn't help but stare in a daze.

Upon seeing this, Lu Yao wisely refrained from cleaning and left directly.

……

On a large tree outside Wuligou Village, Lu Yao lay on the treetop, his eyes closed in thought.

There is still more than a year until the Ascension Conference of the Seven Major Sects, so the schedule is not very tight.

The Ascension Ceremony was held in Tainan Valley, Lanzhou, Yue Kingdom.

The Ascension Conference, held every five years, gathers numerous cultivators, naturally leading to exchanges between them. The Tai Nan Small Conference is one such event.

Lu Yao's main purpose for this trip was to join one of the seven major sects. After all, it's good to be under the protection of a big tree, and it's too slow to acquire resources as a rogue cultivator.

Just as Lu Yao was lost in thought, a figure gradually approached.

"Resolved so quickly? Shouldn't you spend more time with your family?"

Lu Yao jumped down from the treetop and looked at Han Li in front of him.

"We will eventually have to part ways; the longer we stay, the sadder it will be."

"I left them some silver, and with Feiyu watching over things, I feel at ease. Let's go."

Han Li shook his head and said with a very firm expression.

"Let's go."

Seeing this, Lu Yao didn't say anything more and headed to Lanzhou with Lu Yao.

Han Li had to deal with Mo Juren's matter, so Lu Yao didn't go with him. After arriving in Jiayuan City, they said goodbye to each other.

"Remember the time of the Ascension Ceremony. When you arrive at Tainan Valley, remember to come find me first."

After giving Han Li some instructions, Lu Yao leaped away and left.

Mo Juren is Han Li's master, not Lu Yao's, and he has no interest in joining the management team.

With Tie Nu by his side and the martial arts and sword techniques taught by Lu Yao, Han Li is not in any danger.

After bidding farewell to Han Li, Lu Yao headed towards Tai Nan Valley. With the Ascension Conference approaching, the local market was bustling with activity.

It took Lu Yao more than a month to finally arrive at the outside of Tainan Valley.

"Is this young friend also here to participate in the Ascension Ceremony?"

Just as Lu Yao was observing, a voice rang out from not far away.

Lu Yao turned his head and saw a Taoist priest wearing a blue robe, with a white face, no beard, and regular features, with a whisk draped over his arm, walking over.

"You are one of them too?"

Lu Yao's expression shifted slightly, and he asked calmly.

"Haha, that's right. Such a grand event, I certainly won't be absent."

"I am a Taoist priest staying at Qingniu Temple on Woniu Mountain, with the Taoist name Qingwen."

Qingwen kindly apologized to Lu Yaojing.

Lu Yao was taken aback, not expecting that the first cultivator he encountered in Tainan Valley would be a Tribulation Cultivator.

In the original novel, Qingwen is the leader of a gang of rogue cultivators who specialize in murder and robbery.

Later, he joined the Black Fiend Cult, broke through the Foundation Establishment stage, and became one of the Four Blood Servants.

"My name is Zhang Tie. I have met Fellow Daoist Qingwen."

Lu Yao nodded and gave a false name.

“This is your first time here, Fellow Daoist Zhang. I happen to be heading back to Tai Nan Market. Let’s go together.”

Qingwen waved his whisk, his expression sincere, showing his warm heart to the fullest.

"Thank you very much, fellow Daoist."

Lu Yao feigned gratitude and agreed to Qingwen's suggestion.

Since he had just arrived here, he could use Qingwen to learn about the situation here.

“Every Ascension Conference has many outstanding individuals like Fellow Daoist Zhang participating. I wonder what your current cultivation level is? I would like to offer some advice. Of course, it is also fine if you are not comfortable telling me.”

Qingwen led the way and suddenly asked a question.

"It's not a secret. I'm only at the sixth level of Qi Refining. My elders just sent me here to broaden my horizons."

Lu Yao shrugged, revealing an indifferent expression.

When you're out in the world, your identity and cultivation are things you give yourself.

"Oh? Fellow Daoist is actually a disciple of a cultivation family."

Qingwen's expression shifted slightly, and he showed a respectful look.

Disciples of cultivation families have always looked down on rogue cultivators, so Qingwen wanted to use this to lower Lu Yao's guard.

"Hehe, it turns out to be a big fat sheep."

Qingwen chuckled inwardly, surprised that Lu Yao was so easily fooled and had so readily revealed his information.

Unlike independent cultivators, disciples of cultivation families usually carry many valuable items and are generally stronger than independent cultivators.

Therefore, Qingwen suppressed the idea of ​​taking action immediately and planned to gather his companions before making his move.

The two soon arrived at a formation shrouded in mist.

"This is the bewitching array of Tainan Valley, mainly to prevent mortals from entering the valley."

As Qingwen spoke, he walked directly into the mist.

Seeing this, Lu Yao also walked directly into the fog.

In the blink of an eye, the mist in front of Lu Yao dissipated, and what appeared before him was a huge valley with a massive tower in the center.

"That tower is the venue for the Ascension Ceremony, but it's still early and closed off."

Qingwen pointed to the tall tower in the valley and explained to Lu Yao.

"Come on, I'll take you to the market; it's very lively there."

Qingwen clapped his hands and led Lu Yao toward Tainan Market.

……

Tai Nan Valley is the place where the seven major sects hold their Ascension Ceremony, so the valley is strictly managed.

In particular, cultivators are forbidden from taking action in the market. If they are caught, they will be taken away and punished by the disciples of the seven major sects stationed in the market.

Therefore, it is still quite safe within the market area.

"Fellow Daoist Zhang, I have other matters to attend to, so I will take my leave now."

After leading Lu Yao to the market, Qingwen casually bid him farewell.

"Thank you for your help, fellow Daoist."

Lu Yao smiled and nodded, thanking Qingwen.

"No need to thank me. It's only right to help each other when you're traveling."

Qingwen smiled kindly and then turned and left.

Watching Qingwen's departing figure, Lu Yao's eyes flickered slightly.

If one didn't know that Qingwen was a Tribulation Cultivator, most people wouldn't have suspected anything.

"I hope you didn't have any ulterior motives."

Lu Yao sneered inwardly and entered the market directly.

Lu Yao walked around and got a general understanding of the situation in the market.

Besides the shops opened by the seven major sects, there were also many cultivators setting up stalls on the street, selling all sorts of strange and wonderful things, which broadened Lu Yao's horizons considerably.

However, Lu Yao didn't have any spirit stones on him at the moment, so he could only look on.

Lu Yao arrived at the market and set up a stall with a few items.

It was the cultivation method and talisman that Lu Yao obtained from the Golden Light Master.

He had already memorized the cultivation techniques, so they were no longer needed. As for the Golden Bell Shield Talisman, it was somewhat redundant since Lu Yao had the protection of the dragon vein. It would be good to sell it for spirit stones.