The Heavens: From Film and Mythology to Conquering Myriad Realms

After returning to his cave, Lu Yao's expression remained calm.

Did he harbor resentment after taking the Transformation Pill to protect Nangong Wan? Of course he did.

It should be noted that he has a lightning spiritual root and voluntarily regressed from the Foundation Establishment stage to the Qi Refining stage, so his strength is naturally stronger than that of an average Qi Refining Perfection stage cultivator.

But to say that the entire Hidden Moon Sect can't find anyone more suitable than Lu Yao is nonsense.

"After all, he's not a direct descendant of the Hidden Moon Sect."

Lu Yao smiled faintly, understanding the purpose behind the Hidden Moon Sect's actions.

The Hidden Moon Sect doesn't just accept disciples through the Ascension Ceremony; that's merely a way to appease rogue cultivators. No matter how talented they are, they can't escape the fact that they were once rogue cultivators.

Naturally, they cannot be compared to the disciples trained by the Hidden Moon Sect from a young age.

Of course, under normal circumstances, the higher-ups of the Hidden Moon Sect treat all disciples equally, and only genius disciples like Lu Yao receive special attention.

The difference in treatment was only compared to other geniuses; Lu Yao's treatment was still much better than that of ordinary disciples.

Without further thought, Lu Yao took out the Mortal Transformation Pill and swallowed it directly.

Soon, a burst of medicinal power erupted, and the magical power within Lu Yao's body began to boil, continuously evaporating and returning to a misty state.

At the same time, spiritual light began to flash continuously on Lu Yao's body, which was a phenomenon of his dantian expelling excess magic power from his body.

In less than a quarter of an hour, the medicinal effects of the Transformation Pill dissipated, and Lu Yao's cultivation level dropped to the peak of the Qi Refining stage.

"Haotian Pearl! Investigate!"

Name: Lu Yao

Lifespan: 47/9847

Spiritual Roots: Water, Wood, Thunder

Cultivation level: Qi Refining Level 13 (Perfect)

The Origin of the World:

Cultivation Technique: Purple Lightning Control Technique

Supernatural Power: Thunder Prison Barrier

Spells: Nether Thunder Arrow, Spirit-Controlling Thunder Armor, Thunder Tiger...

Dan Yi: Yellow-grade, medium quality

Treasures: Dragon Vein, Yata Mirror, Flying Sword Talisman, Invisible Needle Talisman, Thunder Soul Pearl...

His cultivation level dropped, and he returned to the Qi Refining stage.

However, Lu Yao could clearly feel that his magical power was extremely solid, far exceeding that of when he was at the peak of the Qi Refining stage.

"It can be considered a gain, at least my magic power is more solid now."

Lu Yao smiled, unconcerned about his declining cultivation level. He could break through to the Foundation Establishment stage in an instant if he wanted to.

After breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage once, Lu Yao no longer had any so-called bottlenecks. As long as his magical power was sufficient, he could return to the Foundation Establishment stage at any time, which was entirely up to him.

"We still have some time. Let's go find the recipe for the pill. We can't waste this thousand-year-old elixir."

Lu Yao stood up, intending to find the necessary pill formula within the next month or two.

……

In a disciple's cave dwelling of the Hidden Moon Sect.

"Cousin, I heard that Master Qiong's disciple is also going to the Crimson Forbidden Land?"

Zhou Qingyun raised an eyebrow, a hint of excitement flashing across his face.

Sitting opposite him was Zhou Yibao.

“Yes, my grandmother told me this news, it’s absolutely true.”

A cold glint flashed in Zhou Yibao's eyes, clearly indicating that he had learned of Lu Yao's upcoming trip to the Blood Forbidden Land.

"Speaking of which, wasn't he supposed to have reached the Foundation Establishment stage? How could he get in?"

Zhou Qingyun looked puzzled. As everyone knows, only cultivators at the Qi Refining stage can enter the Crimson Forbidden Land.

"The sect gave him a pill to lower his cultivation level, and he will go in with us."

After thinking for a moment, Zhou Yibao told his cousin about the situation.

Zhou Qingyun was originally at the twelfth level of Qi Refining, but he failed to break through after taking the Foundation Establishment Pill last time, and his realm was raised to the thirteenth level of Qi Refining.

He was also going to participate in the Bloodstained Forbidden Zone this time, so Zhou Yibao planned to join forces with him.

Normally, given Zhou Yibao's personality, she wouldn't join forces with anyone. However, since she wanted to deal with Lu Yao, who had regressed from Foundation Establishment to Qi Refining, she wasn't entirely confident and thus sought out Zhou Qingyun.

Zhou Yibao has always been resentful that Lu Yao refused to become her Daoist partner. Is Zhou Yibao really that despised?

Even if Lu Yao has a lightning spiritual root and is Qiong Tianyu's disciple, it won't work!

Originally, Zhou Yibao had given up on targeting Lu Yao after Lu Yao broke through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

However, the appearance of the Crimson Trial, coupled with the information she received from Zhou Qingning, ignited her desire for revenge.

"Then let's join forces and kill him in the forbidden area? Without anyone knowing!"

A fierce glint appeared in Zhou Qingyun's eyes. He had been looking for an opportunity, and this Blood Trial was a godsend.

They are both at the peak of Qi Refining, and each has a top-grade magic weapon. How could they lose?

"This is a communication talisman. We'll meet up once we reach the forbidden area."

Zhou Yibao smiled faintly, revealing a satisfied expression, and handed a communication talisman to Zhou Qingyun.

……

"It's really easy to get it."

In the Affairs Hall, Xuan Le received a message from the sect, and a look of joy appeared on her face.

"Haha, something must have gone wrong during the attack by the rogue cultivators, and they were punished by the sect! So it wasn't a complete waste of time."

Xuan Le chuckled to herself, thinking that Lu Yao had been punished by the sect after reporting on the mine, which was why he lost the mine mission.

Only the higher-ups of the Hidden Moon Sect knew that Lu Yao was going to the Crimson Forbidden Land. Xuan Le was just an ordinary late-stage Foundation Establishment disciple, so naturally she wouldn't be told the specifics.

……

Lu Yao arrived at the Danlu Pavilion of the Hidden Moon Sect, which is where the sect is responsible for refining pills.

They have the responsibility of training alchemy disciples and producing elixirs.

The prescription for the pill that Lu Yao needed was also here.

"Greetings, Martial Uncle. May I ask what kind of pills you need to purchase?"

After Lu Yao presented his identity token, the disciples of Danlu Pavilion immediately and respectfully welcomed him inside.

Do you have any pills that can enhance magical power?

Lu Yao surveyed the layout of the pavilion and then asked a question.

The entire Danlu Pavilion resembles a pagoda, with three floors displaying all sorts of elixirs.

"Yes, yes, the pills commonly used by Foundation Establishment masters include Spirit Gathering Pills and Qi Refining Powder..."

The disciple who received him listed several kinds of elixirs for Lu Yao to choose from.

"Are the prescriptions for this medicine available for sale?"

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

"A pill formula? Martial Uncle intends to refine the pills himself?"

The disciple receiving the gift was taken aback, not expecting Lu Yao to have come for the pill formula.

"I do have the formula, but it's quite expensive. I wonder if my martial uncle..."

The disciple who received him hesitated for a moment, clearly somewhat doubting Lu Yao's financial resources.

What? Are you worried I can't afford it?

Lu Yao frowned; it seemed this pill formula was probably not cheap.

"Please forgive me, Uncle-Master. That's not what I meant. Please wait a moment."

Seeing that Lu Yao seemed about to get angry, the disciple in charge quickly went to get the pill formula.

A moment later, the disciple who was receiving guests came over with three jade boxes.

"Uncle-Master, these three are the formulas for Qi Refining Powder, Spirit Gathering Pill, and True Essence Pill, respectively."

The disciples who received the pills recited the names of the pill formulas inside the jade boxes.

"what price?"

Lu Yao nodded. As expected of the Hidden Moon Sect, their collection of pill formulas is indeed complete. These three pill formulas are probably not all the Foundation Establishment level pill formulas, but only those that can be sold to disciples within the sect.