The Heavens: From Film and Mythology to Conquering Myriad Realms

Listening to the nonsense of "Qu Hun," Lu Yao had already sentenced him to death in his heart.

However, there were still some good things in the storage bag of this Core Formation cultivator from the Spirit Control Sect.

It includes some insect eggs and a list of insect species, as well as extremely important methods for breeding and controlling insect species.

The Golden-backed Mantis is a level four demonic beast, with strength roughly equivalent to the late Foundation Establishment stage. Given Lu Yao's strength, this mantis can't cause any trouble.

"Where is the location?"

Lu Yao smiled faintly, not exposing "Qu Hun," and followed his words, asking about the location of his physical body.

"Fellow Daoist, since you have received my resources, could you please let me off the hook? I will return this body to you later."

A hint of joy flashed in Qu Hun's eyes, clearly indicating that he thought Lu Yao had been tricked. However, he did not let his guard down and instead asked Lu Yao to let him go as a smokescreen.

"Hehehe, then we'll have to see how sincere you are."

Lu Yao chuckled. Since this person had ill intentions, he certainly wouldn't let him go, but he needed to find out the location of the storage bag first.

"Thank you, fellow Daoist. The resources I left behind are here..."

Qu Hun's face lit up with joy, and he quickly told Lu Yao about the trap he had set.

"Fellow Daoist, wait a moment, I'll wait here... Ahhh!"

"Qu Hun" smiled, but before he could finish speaking, he was struck by a golden-blue light.

However, a jade mirror appeared in Lu Yao's hand; it was the Yata Mirror.

The two were very close together. Lu Yao activated the Yata Mirror's attack at an extremely fast speed, and "Qu Hun" couldn't react at all.

A Foundation Establishment level soul attack can cause considerable damage to a Core Formation cultivator, let alone "Qu Hun," a cultivator who has only recently possessed a body. His soul is not yet stable and his defense against soul attacks is extremely weak, making him unable to withstand the attack of the Eight-Span Mirror.

With a single blow, the soul of the Core Formation cultivator from the Yuling Sect, who was occupying Qu Hun's body, was pierced and began to dissipate.

"Why... why?"

Qu Hun's eyes showed pain as he looked at Lu Yao with resentment. Lu Yao had clearly been tricked. He had great confidence in the Golden-backed Mantis, after all, it was a strange insect he had trained. Its strength was no more than that of a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator. If Lu Yao dared to go, he would most likely be killed by his spirit insect.

"Heh heh heh, you think you can outsmart me with such a little trick? You're asking for death! Frost Spell!"

Lu Yao smiled coldly. Just in case "Qu Hun" used the Green Radiance Sword, he even cast another Foundation Establishment spell to restrict "Qu Hun's" movements.

"Heaven is going to destroy me!"

"Qu Hun" sighed to the sky, and then his eyes lost their luster, just like his previous puppet state.

After Lu Yao saw that the "Soul of Melody" had completely fallen silent, he took out the Soul-Guiding Bell.

"Ding Ding Ding!"

As Lu Yao manipulated the restrictions within the Soul-Guiding Formation, Qu Hun began to act again. Following Lu Yao's instructions, Qu Hun carried them out one by one, and only then did he feel relieved.

"The Green Radiance Sword should be on him."

Lu Yao's main purpose in landing in Jiayuan City this time was for this magical treasure.

Lu Yao's heart stirred, and he took the storage bag hanging on Qu Hun's body.

Upon invading with his divine sense, Lu Yao immediately discovered a short, emerald-green sword.

There were also some spirit stones and pills in the storage bag, but they weren't very valuable, obviously collected by this spirit-controlling cultivator later.

After all, there are still some rogue cultivators around Jiayuan City. Although his physical body was destroyed, as a Core Formation cultivator of the Yuling Sect, he could still handle a few Qi Refining stage rogue cultivators without any problem.

With a thought, Lu Yao conjured a sharp, emerald-green short sword that shone with spiritual light in his hand.

"Haotian Pearl! Appraisal!"

Lu Yao's heart stirred, and the Haotian Pearl emitted a wave that reflected onto the Green Radiance Sword.

Item: Green Blaze Sword

Rank: Low-grade Xuan level (magic weapon)

Characteristic: Sharpness

Function: Forged by a master craftsman using refined gold and iron, supplemented with the forelimbs of the level-five demon beast, the Green Scythe Mantis King, this is a powerful offensive magic weapon.

After processing the information transmitted by the Haotian Pearl, Lu Yao couldn't help but smile slightly.

With the Green Radiance Sword in hand, no Foundation Establishment cultivator could rival him; he truly became invincible below the Core Formation stage.

However, if he were to face a Core Formation cultivator, Lu Yao would still have no chance of winning. At most, he could only exchange two moves before he would perish in the Northwest.

Lu Yao put away the Qu Hun and the Green Radiance Sword, transformed into a streak of rainbow light, and headed towards the location of the Golden-backed Mantis.

Half a day later, Lu Yao arrived at a desolate forest. In front of him was a huge cave, which was the place the Yu Ling Sect cultivator had mentioned.

Lu Yao's flight naturally wouldn't take half a day, but he spent some time on the way refining the Green Radiance Sword, which slowed him down a bit.

Lu Yao calmly entered the cave, the Green Radiance Sword in his hand emitting a spiritual light.

"Xixi!"

A crisp sound rang out, and Lu Yao sensed a figure rushing towards him.

Lu Yao narrowed his eyes, activated his divine sense, and prepared to unleash the Green Radiance Sword.

Soon a huge gray mantis appeared before Lu Yao. Its slender claws were like blades, and its thorax held two huge mantis pincers that gleamed with a cold light.

"Is this the Golden-backed Mantis? Why is it gray?"

Lu Yao was taken aback. In his mind, if it was called the Golden-backed Mantis, it should at least be golden.

The golden-backed mantis moved swiftly, immediately wielding its sharp forelimbs to slash at Lu Yao.

"Perfect timing! I can use you to test the power of this magic weapon!"

Lu Yao chuckled lightly, unconcerned about the Golden-backed Mantis's attack. Even without the Green Radiance Sword, taking down this mantis wouldn't be difficult for him.

"cut!"

Lu Yao's heart stirred, and the Green Radiance Sword transformed into a green lightning bolt, piercing towards the Golden-backed Demon Mantis.

The golden-backed mantis didn't even have time to react before its forelimbs were slashed by the Green Radiance Sword.

"Squeak!"

The golden-backed mantis let out a miserable cry as its pincers were severed and fell to the ground.

As a magical weapon, Lu Yao could only unleash half of the Green Radiance Sword's power, but even so, the Golden-Backed Mantis was no match for him.

Magical artifacts are powerful, but their effectiveness depends on the user's cultivation level. If the Core Formation cultivator from the Yuling Sect were to recover to the Foundation Establishment stage, Lu Yao would have to turn around and leave immediately.

With such a powerful weapon in hand, one can be incredibly domineering.

It's not something that can be easily resisted. Just based on the speed and sharpness of the magic weapon, even the best magic artifacts can't stop it.

The golden-backed mantis, in pain, showed a hint of fear in its green insect eyes, as if it had been frightened by the Green Emperor Sword, and retreated repeatedly.

"The materials are quite good; enough to forge several top-grade magical artifacts."

Lu Yao smiled and once again activated the Green Radiance Sword, slashing across the golden-backed mantis's triangular head amidst its terror.

"boom!"

The golden-backed mantis's head fell to the ground, and it fell silent.