The Heavens: From Film and Mythology to Conquering Myriad Realms

The Hidden Moon Sect does not have any mandatory requirements for its disciples to go out. They only need to leave a communication jade slip within the sect and indicate their approximate destination.

Even so, most sect disciples do not leave the sect, the fundamental reason being the spiritual veins.

No one would use spirit stones to cultivate indefinitely; the consumption is too high, and the effect is not as good as that of spirit veins.

Beneath the earth's veins lies a high-grade second-rank spiritual vein and a low-grade third-rank spiritual vein, which is why the sect's mountain gate was established here.

A third-grade initial-level spiritual vein can provide enough spiritual energy for Nascent Soul cultivators to cultivate. Foundation Establishment disciples like Lu Yao certainly cannot enjoy this, nor can Core Formation elders. Only the two Nascent Soul ancestors of the sect are qualified to do so.

However, the cave dwelling of the Core Formation Elder occupies a key node of the second-tier spiritual vein, and its spiritual energy effect is much better than that of the cave dwelling of ordinary Foundation Establishment disciples, not to mention the cave dwelling of Qi Refining disciples.

Furthermore, this precious Rank 3 initial spiritual vein was brought by the founding patriarch of the Hidden Moon Sect, and was not originally from the Hidden Moon Sect.

Lu Yao arrived at the Affairs Hall, handed his identity token to the disciple there for registration, and left his communication jade talisman information.

"Uncle-Master Lu, this trip is registered as a visit to friends, and the time limit is one year. Please remember this, Uncle-Master. If the time limit is exceeded, the sect's law enforcement team will intervene and investigate."

The disciple from the Affairs Hall returned Lu Yao's identity token to him and handed him a jade tablet, speaking to him respectfully.

Lu Yao nodded slightly, put away the jade token and identity token, and then transformed into a rainbow of light and left the Affairs Hall.

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The capital city of Yue was the cultural and economic center of the entire Yue Kingdom. It was prosperous and wealthy, and the city was divided into four areas: east, south, west, and north, with a permanent population of up to one million.

The East and South districts were the domain of the Yue Kingdom's royal relatives, nobles, and powerful families, and most of the residents there held titles from the imperial court.

The western district is where ordinary people live, and most of the houses are low and ordinary. The people living here are from the lower class, and it is also the area with the largest population.

The northern area was the imperial palace, a heavily guarded area. Apart from the Emperor and his concubines, a large number of imperial guards were stationed at the palace gates, making it difficult for ordinary people to get close.

Lu Yao spent three days arriving in Yuejing and found an inn in the western district to stay in.

The Xiao family grandfather and grandson lived in seclusion in this vast Yuejing, making them difficult to find.

However, Lu Yao was not in a hurry. The Xiao family would naturally find the culprit for him, and he only needed to keep a close eye on the Prince Xin's residence.

The young prince of the Xinwang Mansion has joined the Black Fiend Sect. While capturing rogue cultivators for the sect to sacrifice to, he is also secretly practicing his skills through blood sacrifice. At this time, the rogue cultivators in Yuejing are all his prey.

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In the southern district of Yuejing, a deep and ancient mansion is illuminated by countless lights, making the courtyard as bright as day even in the dead of night.

A shrewd old man dressed in a black robe walked through the palace, and the servants who passed by all called him "Chief Steward Wang".

Steward Wang walked to a courtyard pavilion, where a handsome man dressed in dark brocade robes stood with his hands behind his back.

"Young Prince, the blood prey captured this time have been imprisoned in the Blood Prison. The sect has ordered us to continue capturing more."

Steward Wang came up behind the young prince and bowed expressionlessly.

"The task of capturing blood sacrifices in the sect is becoming increasingly important. It seems that the sect leader's breakthrough has reached a critical stage."

The young prince gave a wicked smile and turned to look at Chief Steward Wang.

"You've actually cultivated your Black Fiend Demon Art to the eighth level?"

Steward Wang's expression changed slightly, and he looked at the young prince with some surprise in his eyes.

"Those two blood dishes last time were quite good; they helped improve my skills."

A flash of crimson appeared in the young prince's eyes, which he then concealed.

"Four new groups of independent cultivators have been discovered in Yuejing. Should we arrest them?"

A hint of apprehension flashed in Steward Wang's eyes, but his expression remained unchanged.

"Oh? Another blood offering has been delivered to our door?"

The young prince raised the corners of his mouth, revealing his cold, white fangs.

"Among the four groups of independent cultivators, there are two solitary cultivators. One of them has been confirmed to be at the ninth level of Qi Refining, while the other's cultivation level is unknown."

"The other two groups consist of two people and five people respectively. The two people are all Qi Refining cultivators, but the five people include a Foundation Establishment cultivator. The cult members who were investigating dared not get close to confirm."

Steward Wang explained the situation of the four groups of independent cultivators and calmly looked at the young prince.

"A Foundation Establishment cultivator has actually arrived. We'll have to ask the four Blood Servants of the sect to help us. As for the other three groups of rogue cultivators, we'll capture them ourselves. We can't just hand over this credit."

After thinking for a moment, the young prince decided to assign the task of capturing Foundation Establishment cultivators to the four Blood Servants. He and Steward Wang were only at the Qi Refining stage. Although his strength could be greatly improved by the Black Fiend Demon Art, he was not yet at the level to be able to fight against Foundation Establishment cultivators.

"Then let's take down that rogue cultivator at the ninth level of Qi Refining first. My backlash is almost uncontrollable, and I must perform a blood sacrifice!"

A wisp of crimson black energy erupted from the young prince's eyes, and a look of madness appeared on his face.

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Lu Yao naturally knew that he had been discovered by the Black Fiend Sect. The Qi Refining Level 3 cultivators crouching outside the inn were very conspicuous to him, like bright lights in the dark.

However, Lu Yao did not deal with this person. Instead, he followed the person and found a branch of the Black Fiend Sect in Yuejing.

This branch is hidden in the southern district, and it has more than a dozen Qi Refining stage cultivators inside, all of whom are members of the Black Fiend Sect.

At the same time, Lu Yao followed these black-clad men and discovered several other groups of rogue cultivators in Yuejing.

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In a restaurant called Babao in the western district, five young men and women dressed in brocade robes were drinking together.

"Senior Brother, I heard that Master has taken on another disciple?"

A muscular man with bare arms looked at the middle-aged man across the table and asked with a smile.

"Indeed, this disciple performed well in the forbidden area trial, so Master accepted him into the sect. However, he is only a nominal disciple now. He will be formally accepted into the sect after he establishes his foundation."

The one called "Senior Brother" was Yu Kun, who had met Lu Yao at the mine and was Li Huayuan's eldest disciple.

The one who spoke just now was Song Meng, Li Huayuan's fourth disciple.

"Senior Brother, I sense someone is spying on us outside. Should we deal with them?"

Liu Jing, a thin scholar dressed as he sat to the side, frowned slightly and looked out the window.

"They're just minor cultivators at the Qi Refining stage; they must be from some rogue cultivator group in Yuejing."

"As disciples of the Seven Sects, we should keep a low profile in Yuejing. We'll stay here for two days, and I don't think there will be any problems."

Yu Kun naturally sensed that someone was spying on them, but the Foundation Establishment cultivators didn't take these rogue cultivators seriously and didn't bother with them, as long as they didn't get in their way.