The Heavens: From Film and Mythology to Conquering Myriad Realms

"Don't be nervous, there's nothing wrong with your ruling just now."

Lu Yao smiled faintly and said there was no problem, but he was actually referring to Li Yichen's help to Huang Liang.

"I dare not accept such praise. Senior, you have such discerning eyes that you recognized Huang Liang as a villain and saved me from being deceived. I am extremely grateful!"

Li Yichen knew exactly what Lu Yao meant, and cold sweat immediately poured down his forehead.

"The duties of the market officials are numerous, so I won't go into details. You may leave now."

Lu Yao's lips curled up slightly as he casually dismissed Li Yichen.

"Yichen takes his leave!"

Li Yichen breathed a sigh of relief, bowed to Lu Yao, and then turned and left Ruyin Pavilion.

"That was close! This cultivation world is indeed full of hidden talents. I never expected to encounter a Foundation Establishment senior. I almost got killed!"

"You son of a bitch, Huang Liang, I'm done with you!"

Outside Ruyin Pavilion, Li Yichen glanced back at the pavilion, a look of relief appearing on his face, followed by a ruthless glint in his eyes.

……

"Fellow Daoist Lu, you... Ruyin greets Senior Lu."

Xin Ruyin was also a little reserved at this moment. Just a moment ago, he was her student, and now he suddenly became a Foundation Establishment senior. This change was indeed a bit too fast.

After hearing that Lu Yao was a Foundation Establishment cultivator, Xiao Mei, who had previously been so carefree and unrestrained in front of him, became extremely reserved and dared not utter a word.

"Miss Ruyin, you're too kind. I'm still a student, and besides, I consider us friends, don't I?"

Lu Yao chuckled lightly, not putting on any airs of a Foundation Establishment senior, after all, he still needed to ask Xin Ruyin for help in repairing the ancient teleportation array.

"Senior Lu... is truly a remarkable person."

Xin Ruyin was stunned. This wasn't the first time he had seen a Foundation Establishment cultivator like Lu Yao.

As a highly talented array master, she had naturally seen many Foundation Establishment cultivators, but even those who needed her help all looked down on them, the Qi Refining disciples, with eyes that regarded them as ants.

A Foundation Establishment cultivator as approachable as Lu Yao, judging from the conversation just now, is a disciple of a major sect. Such a personality is truly rare.

"Haha, I'm a few years older than you and Xiaomei, so it's not too much for you to call me big brother, right? I'm counting on you to teach me formations, so I can't afford to offend you."

Lu Yao chuckled and made a joke.

“Miss~ I think Brother Lu is different from those Foundation Establishment seniors.”

Xiaomei was a lively person to begin with, and seeing that Lu Yao's attitude was no different from before, her restraint disappeared completely.

After all, Xiaomei is still young, only a little over ten years old, and her cultivation level is only at the early stage of Qi Refining. She has not yet experienced the cruelty and reality of the cultivation world.

In layman's terms, cultivators are a group of people who defy the heavens, plundering the world's spiritual energy into their bodies to increase their own cultivation, hoping to achieve immortality, transcend the mortal realm, and ascend to the immortal realm.

In reality, the entire cultivation world only has three realms: Senior Realm, Fellow Daoist Realm, and Ant Realm.

They treat cultivators with higher cultivation levels with the utmost respect, but treat those with lower cultivation levels no differently than ants.

It's only because of the existence of righteous forces that things aren't so blatant; in the realms ruled by demonic forces, the life and death of low-level cultivators is the norm.

"Then Ruyin will presume to call him Brother Lu."

"Brother Lu, please call me Ruyin from now on."

Xin Ruyin felt a surge of goodwill towards Lu Yao, and at the same time, she became extremely curious about him.

What kind of sect is the Hidden Moon Sect that it could produce a disciple like Lu Yao?

"I suppose you'll have to avoid Huang Liang when you see him again, Ru Yin. If he comes looking for trouble again, Ru Yin, go find Li Yichen. He'll know what to do."

This is why Lu Yao revealed his Foundation Establishment cultivation level. Xin Ruyin has an excellent talent for array formations, and he wanted to recruit her into the Xiaoyao Sect, but now is not the time. With Li Yichen around, Xin Ruyin's safety can be greatly increased.

"Brother Lu is so thoughtful. That wicked man surnamed Huang won't dare to bother us anymore."

Xiao Mei clapped her hands, happily grabbed Xin Ruyin's arm, and said cheerfully.

"Thank you, Brother Lu."

Xin Ruyin was also touched. She hadn't expected Lu Yao to reveal his cultivation level in order to clear away trouble for her, and she couldn't help but smile gently.

Seeing Xin Ruyin smile, Lu Yao suddenly felt a flutter in his heart.

Xin Ruyin wasn't actually a particularly outstanding beauty, but her delicate features, coupled with her intellectual and gentle temperament, made it hard for Lu Yao not to feel a protective instinct towards her.

"Let's go, our lesson isn't over yet."

Lu Yao smiled and waved to Xin Ruyin.

"Pfft! Brother Lu is so funny."

Xin Ruyin suddenly covered her mouth and smiled. For some reason, she found Lu Yao quite amusing, as he was still talking about learning formations at a time like this.

……

At night, after class, Lu Yao returned to the attic to rest.

"It looks like it will be a while before I can talk to Ruyin about the ancient teleportation array."

Lu Yao pondered for a moment and felt that the time was almost ripe.

According to the description of Xin Ruyin in the original work, this woman is a resourceful and extremely single-minded person. Her ability to use resources and personal connections to get someone as cautious as Han Li to help Qi Yunxiao take revenge is evident.

Now that his relationship with Xin Ruyin has progressed rapidly, it shouldn't be a problem to ask her to repair the ancient teleportation array.

Suddenly, Lu Yao recalled the scene of Xin Ruyin's smiling face earlier that day, and for some reason, he had some different thoughts.

Since meeting Lü Su and the other women, he had become quite immune to beautiful women and no longer had much interest in finding them. However, Xin Ruyin had once again stirred his heart.

"Ha! Lu Yao! You're just lusting after other people's bodies!"

Lu Yao thought for a moment, then couldn't help but chuckle. Liking someone is liking someone; there's no need for so many reasons.

After putting this matter aside, Lu Yao opened the Haotian Pearl. After these days, and after killing the Yue Emperor and the four Blood Servants, another large amount of World Origin had arrived.

"Haotian Pearl! Investigate!"

Name: Lu Yao

Lifespan: 48/9847

Spiritual Roots: Water, Wood, Lightning, Ice

Physique: Ice Soul Body

Cultivation level: Mid-Foundation Establishment

The Origin of the World:

Cultivation Techniques: Purple Lightning Control Technique, Frost and Ice Spirit Technique

Supernatural Power: Thunder Prison Barrier

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

Dan Yi: Yellow-grade, medium quality

Treasures: Black Blood Blade, Dragon Vein, Yata Mirror, Invisible Needle Talisman, Thunder Soul Pearl...

With over 180,000 units of world origin, it's enough to be cautious even in the late Foundation Establishment stage.

"Haotian Pearl! Upgrade!"

Without further hesitation, Lu Yao began his advancement to the next realm.

A milky white light appeared and enveloped Lu Yao.

The origin of the world: →

As the light faded, the more than 80,000 units of world origin dissipated, transforming into nourishment for Lu Yao to advance his realm.