The Heavens: From Film and Mythology to Conquering Myriad Realms

Inside the cave at Wanghai Peak, Lu Yao looked at a piece of withered bamboo in his hand that was radiating spiritual light, and a smile appeared on his face.

They finally got their hands on it. Thunder Bamboo was almost extinct in the Chaotic Star Sea, and finding it again would be no easy task.

However, this withered bamboo is obviously unsuitable for crafting magical artifacts.

"Looks like I should go see Brother Han."

Lu Yao knew that only Han Li could probably produce this Ten-Thousand-Year Golden Thunder Bamboo.

Han Li has already left Kui Xing Island, so finding him won't be easy.

However, it's only a matter of time before Han Li appears near Tianxing City; it's not a difficult matter.

"Buzz!"

Suddenly, Lu Yao took out a communication jade slip, which was emitting a spiritual light.

This was exactly what Qinghua from Wanbaolou had given to Lu Yao.

"It seems they are preparing to explore that secret realm again."

Lu Yao's expression shifted slightly. After nearly two months, he had finally received news from Qinghua.

Lu Yao left the cave directly, leaving a telepathic message for Fan Jingmei before departing from the Miaoyin Sect.

……

A few days later, Lu Yao met with Qinghua Dongren.

"Fellow Daoist Lu, let me introduce you. These fellow Daoists are Li Daoxuan, Long Zhentao..."

Qinghua smiled as she introduced the five Core Formation cultivators in front of Lu Yao.

At the same time, Lu Yao was introduced.

"Let's not waste any more time, where exactly is that secret realm?"

A man dressed in a blue robe looked somewhat impatient and urged the group on.

Lu Yao looked up and saw that the man was named Gu Tingmiao, a helper that Qinghua and the others had found. He had the cultivation level of the mid-stage of Core Formation.

"Fellow Daoist Gu, please don't be anxious. That secret realm is dangerous, and we should be careful."

Wearing a Taoist robe, Li Daoxuan flicked his whisk and smiled as he spoke to Gu Tingmiao.

"It's just a mere level seven demonic beast. With the combined efforts of the few of us, how could that monstrous creature possibly survive?"

Since I was invited, I must have some understanding of the secret realm.

"The level seven demon beast is easy to deal with, but the demon horde behind it should not be underestimated, including many level six demon beasts."

Qinghua shook his head and said with a solemn expression.

"These are the array flags and array plates of the sixth-level Heavenly Fire Demon Suppression Array. With this array in hand, we can wipe out these demonic beasts."

Qinghua took out a set of array-making tools from her storage bag and said with considerable pride.

Lu Yao couldn't help but glance at Qinghua a few more times. This array was no cheap product. It seemed that Qinghua and the others had really gone to great lengths to acquire such a powerful array.

"This formation requires five Core Formation cultivators to operate, and it's powerful enough to trap and severely injure a level seven demonic beast. However, we still need a fellow Daoist to act as bait to lure the beast in. I wonder which fellow Daoist is available..."

Qinghua pondered for a moment, then looked up at Lu Yao and Gu Tingmiao, clearly intending to choose one of them.

"I heard that Fellow Daoist Lu has taken a fancy to one of the thousand-year-old spiritual trees. It seems that you'll have to put in some effort to get the right to choose first."

Gu Tingmiao's lips curled up as he looked at Lu Yao with great interest.

Although he sensed that Lu Yao's cultivation level was the same as his own, at the mid-stage of Core Formation, he was not afraid of Lu Yao at all.

This task of decoy is extremely dangerous. If the demon beast discovers it, it might be caught in its rage and harm him. Moreover, entrusting his safety to several unfamiliar cultivators makes him quite uncertain.

If Qinghua and the others fail to activate the formation after luring the demonic beast to the designated location, they will be in trouble.

"In that case, leave it to me."

Lu Yao sneered inwardly. This hastily assembled team was indeed unreliable, but he didn't care. Once he obtained the location of the secret realm, he would naturally have a way to deal with it.

"Good! With Fellow Daoist Lu leading the charge, we are sure to return victorious from this expedition."

A cold glint flashed in Qinghua's eyes, then he smiled and said.

Qinghua then waved his hand, and a spirit boat appeared, carrying the group eastward.

Although the inner sea is not as vast as the outer sea, it is still quite large, and under the control of the Star Palace, there are very few rampant monsters.

Lu Yao and his companions traveled on a spirit boat for several days before finally arriving at a deserted island.

"Is this the location of that secret realm?"

Gu Tingmiao frowned slightly; he couldn't see any possibility of a secret realm existing here.

"Please come with me."

Qinghua smiled and led the group directly onto the island, stopping at a secluded cliff platform.

The platform was covered with moss, which obscured the array patterns on it.

Qinghua placed several mid-grade spirit stones in the grooves around the platform, and the entire platform immediately burst forth with a burst of spiritual light, engulfing the group.

Since they were all Core Formation cultivators, this commotion naturally didn't alarm them.

Lu Yao felt as if in the blink of an eye, they had arrived in an unfamiliar place.

"Fellow Daoists, this is the secret realm. Let us set up an array immediately and make sure not to reveal our presence."

Qinghua distributed the battle flags to the other four people and said with a solemn expression.

The group immediately began setting up the formation according to Qinghua's instructions, and they also concealed themselves within it.

"Fellow Daoist Lu, we have already set up the formation. The level seven demonic beast is at the top of that mountain."

Qinghua's voice reached Lu Yao's ears, and the operation began.

The entire secret realm is not large. In the very center is a mountain peak, which is covered with spiritual objects, including the Golden Thunder Wood that Lu Yao needs, as well as many other spiritual objects.

This secret realm is very likely the cave dwelling of an ancient cultivator, which explains the abundance of spiritual objects within it.

Without further hesitation, Lu Yao unleashed his aura and swaggered towards the mountain peak.

He did not use the ability to fly, but with his mastery of array formations, he could tell that there was an anti-flight array in this secret realm. However, Qinghua did not say anything, and it was unclear what he was thinking.

……

"Fellow Daoist Gu, once Fellow Daoist Lu has lured the demonic beast here, proceed according to plan."

Qinghua's expression shifted slightly, and she transmitted her voice to Gu Tingmiao.

"Tsk tsk tsk, I understand. Speaking of Qing Laogui, you're ruthless enough to trick this fellow Daoist like this."

Gu Tingmiao presided over one of the battle flags, a strange look appearing in his eyes.

"If one less person shares, we'll get one more share. Why not?"

Qinghua sneered. He had lured Lu Yao to this secret realm without ever intending for Lu Yao to return alive.

This is the main reason why he sought out Lu Yao, who had no background or connections.

After all, if a famous Core Formation cultivator disappears, someone will definitely investigate, and by peeling back the layers, they will inevitably trace it back to him.

But rogue cultivators like Lu Yao wouldn't have such worries; no one would care if they died.

……

Putting aside Qinghua's plans, Lu Yao's unrestrained outburst of aura quickly triggered a riot among the demonic beasts on the mountain peak.

"cracking!"

A howl that resounded throughout the entire secret realm rang out, and a dark shadow flew swiftly through the air.

"Ironback Eagle!"

Upon seeing the demonic beast, Lu Yao immediately recognized its identity.