The Heavens: From Film and Mythology to Conquering Myriad Realms

On the high platform of the Heroes' Gathering, two figures clashed frequently, occasionally unleashing the roar of dragons.

Guo Jing, with his years of experience in using the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms, could barely hold his own against Lu Yao, but his decline was already evident.

"The dragon swings its tail!"

Lu Yao shouted, and his pale yellow true energy almost solidified, forming a dragon tail that swept towards Guo Jing.

Guo Jing retreated rapidly, using his inner energy to protect himself and desperately defend against Lu Yao's attack.

"Ahem! Young Master Lu's martial arts are superb, I, Guo, concede defeat."

Guo Jing's internal energy was in disarray, leaving him unable to fight any longer.

The Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms are very powerful, but at the same time, they consume an unparalleled amount of internal energy. They emphasize simplicity and fierceness.

After the intense clash of the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms, Guo Jing's internal energy was almost depleted, forcing him to admit defeat.

"Young Master Lu actually won! What incredible martial arts skills!"

"Following a leader like this gives me confidence!"

Seeing that the outcome was clear, the martial arts practitioners around them began to exchange ideas.

"Master Guo's palm techniques are profound; given time, he will surely reach even greater heights."

Lu Yao's true energy slowly dissipated, and he said with a smile.

"It is extremely difficult to advance further in martial arts. Young hero, your talent is exceptional, and you will surely be able to reach even higher realms."

Guo Jing shook his head, knowing his own situation well; at his level, every step forward was difficult.

"Congratulations, Young Hero Lu. From this day forward, you are our chosen leader of the martial arts world."

Huang Rong came onto the stage with a smile and loudly announced the results.

"Great! Congratulations, Young Hero Lu!"

"Still calling me 'Young Hero'? Call me 'Alliance Leader'!"

Many spectators admired Lu Yao's martial arts skills greatly and genuinely supported him becoming the leader of the martial arts alliance.

"Thank you all for your kind words. I will unite the martial arts world to fight against the Mongols!"

Lu Yao smiled and spoke loudly to the martial arts practitioners around him.

"Great Hero Guo is both talented and virtuous. I am willing to appoint you as the vice leader of my alliance. Would you be willing?"

Lu Yao looked at Guo Jing beside him and extended a sincere invitation.

"We are ready to obey the Alliance Leader's command!"

Guo Jing, naturally, would not contradict Lu Yao at this time, and accepted the challenge with a serious expression.

"Fellow martial arts practitioners, please rest at Lu Family Manor for the night. Tonight I will discuss the alliance's charter with Master Guo, and we will announce it tomorrow."

Lu Yao used his inner energy to transmit his words to everyone's ears.

Lu Yao quickly assumed the role of the martial arts alliance leader and gave instructions in an orderly manner.

Lu Yao was, after all, an emperor, so managing a temporary alliance like this was no problem for him.

Lu Yao quickly handed over a series of arrangements to Guo Jing, including counting the gangs and members who had joined the alliance, registering them all, and managing them.

He also discussed many issues concerning the formation and management of the Martial Arts Alliance with Guo Jing, who was full of praise for Lu Yao after listening to him.

Unexpectedly, Lu Yao, at such a young age, not only possesses outstanding martial arts skills but also remarkable management abilities.

At the same time, Lu Yao explained his knowledge of the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms again, just as he had explained it to Yang Guo.

Guo Jing looked somber upon hearing this, and said that he would go to Mount Hua to visit Hong Qigong.

"Chief Huang, please send Beggars' Sect disciples to track down Jinlun. They are all injured now, so we should eliminate them completely."

Lu Yao summoned Huang Rong and said with a deep look in his eyes.

"Follow the order of the alliance leader!"

Huang Rong remained expressionless and accepted Lu Yao's order.

I was surprised that Lu Yao started dealing with the Mongol forces so quickly, but if Jinlun could be left in Dasheng Pass, it would indeed weaken the Mongol forces.

"Sigh! I don't know if it's a good thing or a bad thing that Lu Yao became the leader of the alliance."

Huang Rong sighed inwardly as she thought of Lu Yao's cold expression.

That night, Lu Yao and Guo Jing talked all night and decided on the name of the alliance—the Martial Arts Alliance—as well as its corresponding rules.

Lu Yao's system has deviated from Guo Jing's original plan, and is more reasonable and has stronger binding force.

In the original work, this alliance was indeed established, but it was more like a messenger and errand runner, serving no other purpose than summoning many martial arts figures to Xiangyang to defend the city.

Lu Yao strengthened the centralization of power within the Martial Alliance, allowing the Alliance Leader and Deputy Leader to issue orders to everyone within the Alliance, and established four halls, each with its own responsibilities.

These are the Zhengwu Hall, the Law Enforcement Hall, the Duty Hall, and the Investigation Hall.

Lu Yao personally led the Zhengwu Hall, a hall solely responsible for combat.

The Enforcement Hall primarily focuses on disciplinary action and is responsible for investigating and punishing those who violate the rules of the Martial Arts Alliance.

The Logistics Department was responsible for logistical matters, such as weapons and training supplies.

The Investigation Hall is a place for gathering intelligence and passing on messages; only those skilled in light-footed martial arts are allowed to enter.

With these four branches established, the platform for the Martial Arts Alliance was finally set up.

Lu Yao and Guo Jing convened a meeting that very night with the leaders of the various gangs who had come to attend the Heroes' Gathering.

Lu Yao required each gang to send twenty disciples to the Martial Alliance to await orders, with gangs with fewer members allowed to reduce the number as appropriate.

But this proposal immediately drew opposition from some people.

Late at night, inside Lu Family Village.

About ten people sat around in a living room, discussing matters.

"Alliance Leader Lu, is this suggestion inappropriate? When the Mongol army attacks, our Giant Whale Gang will come to our aid. There is no need to send disciples."

The young leader of the Giant Whale Gang looked rather grim.

Lu Yao did not require disciples who were just beginning their martial arts training, but rather martial artists who were at least third-rate masters.

Even third-rate experts are core members of every gang; how could we possibly agree to send twenty of them at once?

"Young Master, if you have any difficulties, you can bring them up, and we'll figure out a solution together."

Lu Yao looked at the young leader of the Giant Whale Gang with a smile, his expression very amiable.

"My Giant Whale Gang only has a little over forty disciples who are third-rate experts. If half of them are taken away, what will happen to our gang's affairs? What will we do if the enemy attacks our gang?"

Seeing that Lu Yao was so easy to talk to, the young leader of the Giant Whale Gang raised his voice a notch.

In reality, the Giant Whale Gang has more than forty third-rate experts, but we're definitely underestimating the number.

"Does your Giant Whale Gang disintegrate without these twenty disciples? If anyone dares to attack your Giant Whale Gang at this time, our Martial Alliance will stand up for you."

Lu Yao narrowed his eyes and looked at the young leader of the Giant Whale Gang with a very dangerous expression.

"you!"

Seeing Lu Yao's threatening expression, the young leader of the Giant Whale Gang's face changed, and he was about to slam his fist on the table and stand up.

As the only son of the leader of the Giant Whale Gang, he was used to being arrogant in the gang. He had never been threatened like this before, and he immediately turned against them.

"Hey, young master, please calm down."

Upon seeing this, Guo Jing immediately spoke up.

"Alliance Leader, are the requirements for these twenty disciples a bit too high? Could we perhaps reduce them?"

Guo Jing turned to Lu Yao and said.

"Heh! Since the Giant Whale Gang is unwilling to contribute to the fight against the Mongols, then they can leave on their own."

Lu Yao sneered and didn't respond to Guo Jing's words.

"Hmph! Lu Yao, you've only just become the leader of the martial arts alliance and you're already so domineering. My Giant Whale Gang won't play along!"

The young leader of the Giant Whale Gang snorted coldly and stood up abruptly.

"roll!"

Lu Yao let out a cold snort, unleashing his true energy and blasting the person out of the guest room with extreme precision.

"you!"

The young leader of the Giant Whale Gang clutched his chest, staring at Lu Yao in disbelief. He hadn't expected Lu Yao to actually make a move.