The Heavens: From Film and Mythology to Conquering Myriad Realms

Suddenly, a cloud of blood mist spread out and instantly condensed into a man dressed in brocade robes and black robes.

"So you're Lu Yao from the Hidden Moon Sect? You're quite strong, but unfortunately, you're not very lucky."

Wang Chan glanced at Lu Yao with eyes as sharp as a viper's, then let out a cold laugh.

As someone determined to have Yan Ruyan, Wang Chan harbored extreme resentment towards Lu Yao.

It's not necessarily true that Wang Chan likes Yan Ruyan that much, since he hasn't even met her in person yet. He's only interested in her because of the sect's arranged marriage and her Heavenly Spiritual Root aptitude.

As the young master of the Ghost Spirit Sect, Wang Chan has never lacked beautiful women to serve him.

"What advice do you have?"

Lu Yao glanced at Wang Chan indifferently, then spread his powerful divine sense around to see if the two Core Formation cultivators protecting Wang Chan were hiding nearby.

"Hehehe, I have no advice to give. I just wanted to see how strong the disciples of the Hidden Moon Sect are. Mid-Foundation Establishment? Hehehe."

Wang Chan looked at Lu Yao with great interest, clearly sensing the level of skill Lu Yao was displaying.

Lu Yao also saw the contempt in Wang Chan's eyes, but he sneered inwardly.

"Those two old devils are indeed nearby."

Lu Yao had already sensed two faint auras of Core Formation cultivators. Apart from the Li brothers, Lu Yao couldn't think of anyone else.

Lu Yao didn't speak, but his expression turned slightly cold.

If Wang Chan dares to make a move, Lu Yao wouldn't mind killing her first before dealing with the Li brothers.

With his strength, Lu Yao believed he could fight two cultivators of the same realm alone, but he didn't want to do so unless absolutely necessary.

After all, this is Yan Family Fortress. Wang Chan's appearance here indicates that Yan Family Fortress is wavering. If it is besieged by multiple Core Formation cultivators, Lu Yao will also have to retreat.

"I hope next time we meet, you'll let me have my fill and not die too quickly, hahaha..."

Wang Chan's lips curled slightly, a flash of killing intent appeared in her eyes, and then she vanished in a cloud of blood.

"Don't dare to make a move? Looks like they haven't reached an agreement with the Yan Family Fortress yet."

Lu Yao's heart stirred slightly. Wang Chan dared not make a move at this time, which meant that the Yan family had not completely sided with the Ghost Spirit Sect.

……

Inside the Flying Pavilion of Yanling Fortress.

A group of high-ranking members of the Yan family were gathered in the council hall. Those who could come here were all core figures of the Yan family.

Yan Ruyan was standing behind the Yan family patriarch.

"That's how it is. Everyone is welcome to share their thoughts and suggestions."

The First Elder of the Yan family recounted the situation of the Ghost Spirit Sect, then looked at everyone present.

After he finished speaking, everyone present fell into deep thought and remained silent.

"Xuan Ye, what do you think?"

The Yan family patriarch, seated on the high platform, lowered his gaze and looked down at the Confucian scholar standing below.

“Ancestor, according to the intelligence that has been sent back, the Jiang Kingdom and the Cheqi Kingdom have already fallen, and the seven major sects are sending reinforcements to the border. What Wang Chan said should be true.”

"It's time for my Yan Family Fortress to make a decision: whether to betray the righteous path and join the Ghost Spirit Sect, or to inform the Seven Great Sects."

After a moment's thought, the Confucian scholar named Xuan Ye voiced the most crucial question.

“Ancestor, if we betray the righteous path of Yue, it will be difficult for my Yan family to gain a foothold in the righteous path again. We must be careful about this.”

The second elder of the Yan family looked somewhat uneasy. In fact, he still hoped that the Yan family could reject the Ghost Spirit Sect.

In his view, although the demonic path had destroyed two countries, the righteous path was not weak either. Even if the seven major sects of Yue Kingdom were not strong, they still had the support of the righteous alliance of Fengdu Kingdom, so they could not possibly lose by much.

"Hmph! What's the use of telling the Seven Great Sects? They're all hypocrites. They've been hindering the development of my Yan family all these years. If this continues, my Yan family will be ruined sooner or later, not to mention joining the Ghost Spirit Sect!"

The third elder of the Yan family snorted coldly, clearly already dissatisfied with the seven major sects.

……

The Yan family patriarch, who had been tricked, had a deep gaze and said nothing, simply listening quietly to the elders sharing their thoughts.

"Yan'er, what are your thoughts?"

The Yan family patriarch suddenly looked at Yan Ruyan behind him and asked softly.

"Yan'er will listen to Xuanzu."

Yan Ruyan remained calm, revealing no emotion.

"Alas, this is unfair to you. Your Daoist partner from the Hidden Moon Sect will probably not be able to escape either."

The Yan family patriarch had already made up his mind; he clearly intended to join the Ghost Spirit Sect.

Yan Ruyan will also become Wang Chan's Daoist partner, and they will cultivate the Blood Spirit Great Art together.

“Ancestor Xuan is overthinking it. Yan’er has only met Lu Yao of the Hidden Moon Sect once. Besides, for the sake of the Yan family, Yan’er is willing.”

Yan Ruyan shook her head, a cold look in her eyes.

Actually, after meeting Lu Yao before, Yan Ruyan really regarded Lu Yao as her future Daoist partner, but now it seems that he was just a passerby.

As for Lu Yao's life or death, it did not cause any ripples in Yan Ruyan's heart. From the beginning, she did not care who her Daoist partner was.

Upon hearing this, the Yan family patriarch smiled with satisfaction.

"After the treasure hunt begins, invite Lu Yao to the fortress and explain things to him. I think he will understand."

A cold glint flashed in the eyes of the Yan family patriarch, who spoke calmly.

"Yan'er understands."

A complex look flashed in Yan Ruyan's eyes, and she immediately understood what the Yan family patriarch meant.

Joining the Ghost Spirit Sect is not something that can be done by simply talking; Lu Yao and the cultivators from the seven major sects who came to participate in the Treasure Hunt Conference are the best proof of their loyalty.

Immediately afterward, the Yan family patriarch announced the decision to join the Ghost Spirit Sect. None of the three elders present dared to object, and they all bowed in obedience.

……

After returning to his room at the restaurant, Lu Yao went directly to the herb garden in the Origin Space.

After more than two months, the Ice Marrow Lotus finally sprouted tiny buds.

"Haotian Pearl! Appraisal!"

Item: Ice Marrow Lotus (Immature) x6

Rank: Earth-grade, low-level

Drug duration: 0.2/1000

Effects: After growing for a thousand years, it can reshape the body and refine the spirit. The user can obtain the Ice Soul Body.

All six Ice Marrow Lotus plants had sprouted tiny seedlings, and their verdant green color was barely noticeable unless one looked closely.

Lu Yao took out a jade bottle containing the Creation Elixir and dripped three drops onto each of the Ice Marrow Lotus seedlings.

A mysterious green light appeared and enveloped the Ice Marrow Lotus seedling. In just a few breaths, the seedling grew rapidly.

Roots, leaves, buds, lotus flowers...

This process, which would normally take a thousand years to complete, was finished in just a few breaths.

"Haotian Pearl! Appraisal!"

Item: Ice Marrow Lotus x6

Rank: Earth-grade, low-level

Drug duration: 1075/1000

Effects: After growing for a thousand years, it can reshape the body and refine the spirit. The user can obtain the Ice Soul Body.

Two months ago, the Ice Marrow Lotus was just a seed, but now it has become a thousand-year-old medicinal herb.

The Heavenly Bottle is terrifying!