The Heavens: From Film and Mythology to Conquering Myriad Realms

Before long, Madam Mo explained Qu Hun's situation.

Although Qu Hun's sudden departure caused the Mo family to lose the power of a martial arts grandmaster, this was only the fuse. With the support of the Spirit Beast Mountain, it was only a matter of time before the Jingjiao controlled by the Mo family was defeated.

"This is the soul-guiding bell that Brother Han left me back then."

Mo Caihuan took out an ancient brass clock and handed it to Lu Yao.

"Ding Ding Ding!"

Lu Yao gently shook the Soul-Guiding Bell, and after injecting magic power, an invisible ripple emanated from it.

"Got you!"

A glint flashed in Lu Yao's eyes, and he immediately sensed the approximate location of Qu Hun from within the Soul-Guiding Bell.

"This item is of great use in finding Qu Hun, so I will accept it for now."

Lu Yao put away the Soul-Guiding Bell and spoke calmly to the Mo family members.

"These were originally treasures of the immortal masters, so it is only right to return them to Immortal Master Lu."

Madam Mo smiled, completely unconcerned about the now-useless Soul-Guiding Bell.

"It's impossible for Jingjiao to restore the kingdom. To tell you the truth, the Five-Colored Gate is backed by cultivators, and you can't defeat them. Moreover, the world will change in a few years. I advise you to leave Yue Kingdom as soon as possible."

Looking into Madam Mo's eyes, Lu Yao naturally knew what she was thinking; she simply wanted his help in rebuilding the Jingjiao Society.

Rebuilding the Jingjiao Society wouldn't be difficult for Lu Yao, but he had no intention of staying in Jiayuan City. Besides, in a few years, the demonic path would invade, and no matter what kind of gang you were, you would all be captured by the demonic cultivators.

Being captured and forced to work is considered good; they might be subjected to soul-refining and soul-stealing to be used to forge magical artifacts or to cultivate demonic arts.

In countries controlled by the demonic path, mortals have no human rights; they are merely expendable resources kept by the major demonic sects.

"Does Master Lu mean for us to leave the Yue Kingdom?"

While Madam Mo was still processing Lu Yao's words, Mo Caihuan suddenly spoke up and asked a question.

"Whether you leave or not is your business. I'm just giving you a few pointers out of respect for Junior Brother Han."

Lu Yao shook his head. He wasn't the Mo family's nanny. He had already done more than enough by telling them about the dangers of the demonic invasion. It was his way of repaying the Soul-Guiding Bell's kindness.

"I wonder which country Master Lu recommends we visit?"

Madam Mo's expression shifted slightly. She knew that what Lu Yao said might involve important matters in the cultivation world. Since she was going to leave Yue Kingdom, she might as well listen to Lu Yao's advice to avoid going to the wrong place.

"The State of Yu or the State of Northern Liang, etc."

Lu Yao named several countries in the Nine Kingdoms Alliance. After the demonic invasion, these were the only countries that were relatively safe.

"I understand. I will set off in a few days. Thank you for your guidance, Master Lu."

Madam Mo nodded solemnly. Since they could no longer stay in Jiayuan City, they should go to other countries to start anew.

With the remaining resources of the Mohist school, surviving in other countries shouldn't be too difficult.

"In that case, I'll take my leave. After my warning, I doubt the Five Colors Sect will bother you again."

Lu Yao stood up and prepared to go find Qu Hun.

"Master Lu, wait a moment."

Seeing that Lu Yao was about to leave, Mo Caihuan's eyes flashed with a complicated look, and she couldn't help but call out to Lu Yao.

"Is there anything else, Miss Mo?"

Lu Yao turned his head and asked in confusion.

"Master Lu, may I speak with you in private?"

Mo Caihuan clenched her fingers and whispered to Lu Yao.

……

"Master Lu, after leaving Jiayuan City, I don't know when I will see Brother Han again. Please tell Brother Han where I am going, just say... just say that Caihuan will always be waiting for him."

A look of dejection flashed in Mo Caihuan's eyes, but she quickly became resolute.

"Silly girl, Han Li is a cultivator, and you are a mortal. Normally, this wouldn't be a problem, but Junior Brother Han has a firm Dao heart, so I'm afraid there's no future for you two."

Lu Yao helplessly shrugged, not expecting that Mo Caihuan really intended to remain chaste for Han Li.

"Master Lu, I've heard Brother Han say that cultivating immortality requires spiritual roots. I also want to become an immortal cultivator like you. Does that mean I really can't cultivate immortality without spiritual roots?"

A bitter look appeared in Mo Caihuan's eyes, and she asked Lu Yao with some unwillingness to give up.

Lu Yao's face twitched. Why did they ask him that question?

“Cultivating immortality does indeed require spiritual roots.”

After thinking for a moment, Lu Yao could only answer Mo Caihuan in this way.

In fact, he also possessed treasures that could generate spiritual roots, but he hadn't even found a woman for himself yet, so how could he possibly care about Mo Caihuan?

"Caihuan understands."

Mo Caihuan took a deep breath and a relieved smile appeared on her face.

……

After bidding farewell to the Mo family, Lu Yao, relying on the Soul-Guiding Bell, headed towards the location of Qu Hun.

A quarter of an hour later, Lu Yao arrived at a desolate mountain on the outskirts of Jiayuan City.

On a pile of rocks, a figure was sitting cross-legged, his body shimmering with spiritual light, clearly practicing a cultivation technique.

"Eighth level of Qi refining!"

Lu Yao could sense Qu Hun's current level of cultivation from a great distance.

"Phew! I've finally reached the eighth level of Qi Refining. In another six months, my cultivation will recover to the peak of Qi Refining, and I'll be able to break free from the range that restrains this body and magical artifact. At that time, the world will be vast, and I'll be free to roam as I please."

"Qu Hun" opened its eyes, revealing a smug look, and muttered to itself.

"I'm afraid you won't be able to leave this world. You've taken over someone else's body, and you still think you can just walk away?"

A cold shout rang out, causing "Qu Hun's" expression to change drastically.

"who!"

"Qu Hun" shouted loudly and immediately stood up, looking around warily.

"Shhhhhh!"

Several talismans, radiating spiritual light, flew out from the dense forest and swiftly attacked "Qu Hun".

"A mind-stabilizing talisman?"

Qu Hun's expression changed, and he immediately recognized the talisman activated by Lu Yao.

He had only occupied this body for a few years and could not yet fully integrate with it, allowing his soul to completely merge with the body. This kind of talisman targeting the soul was what he feared most right now.

"Fellow Taoist, spare your life!"

"Qu Hun" immediately shouted for mercy, while quickly retreating, trying to escape.

"boom!"

Qu Hun felt a tremendous force strike his back, knocking him to the ground where he rolled several times.

"Fellow Daoist, spare my life! I still have some spirit stones and magical artifacts and other resources that I am willing to offer to you!"

"Qu Hun" understood that if he didn't say anything, he might really get beaten to death.

This person is definitely not weak. He hasn't even seen the person yet, and he's already in such a sorry state. He's probably in grave danger.

"Oh? I wonder where all of your resources are now?"

Lu Yao appeared in front of "Qu Hun" and looked at him with a half-smile.

"Hehehe, fellow Daoist, don't worry. Because my physical body was destroyed, I only had time to wrap my soul and escape. My storage bag was left behind and is not on my person."

Qu Hun chuckled, a fawning expression on his face.

Lu Yao found it amusing; it seemed this guy was planning to use the same trick he used against Han Li to trick him.