The Heavens: From Film and Mythology to Conquering Myriad Realms

Dasheng Pass, Lujiazhuang.

Lu Yao gently pushed open the door to Xiaolongnu's room and entered.

Little Dragon Girl sat cross-legged on the bed and slowly stopped practicing her martial arts.

"Long'er's Jade Maiden Heart Sutra has become increasingly profound. She must be close to the great mastery of the fourth stage."

Seeing that Xiaolongnu had stopped cultivating, Lu Yao sat down beside her and smiled gently.

"No way~ It's still early. It's just that Junior Brother's martial arts have improved so quickly."

Little Dragon Girl smiled slightly and instead looked at Lu Yao.

"That's right, your husband is exceptionally gifted, with talent that no one can match."

Lu Yao chuckled and proudly raised his chin.

"boast."

Little Dragon Girl covered her mouth and smiled, giving Lu Yao a sidelong glance.

Lu Yao took Xiaolongnu's delicate hand in his and told her about Li Mochou.

After hearing the news that Li Mochou was dead, Xiaolongnu sighed softly.

"My senior sister is also a pitiful person."

Xiaolongnu and Li Mochou grew up together and Xiaolongnu knew Li Mochou's experiences very well.

Since Li Mochou met Lu Zhanyuan, she has become a completely different person, betraying the Ancient Tomb and becoming a vicious and ruthless killer.

"I hope that my senior sister will not have to go through such pain in her next life."

Xiaolongnu's expression remained aloof, though Li Mochou's death stirred a slight ripple in her heart.

"Let's not talk about her anymore. Senior Sister, have you ever thought about learning the Nine Yin Manual?"

Lu Yao changed the subject and took out the manual of the Nine Yin Manual from his bosom.

"It's actually the complete Nine Yin Manual!"

Xiaolongnu looked shocked, her eyes sparkling as she stared at Lu Yao.

The Nine Yin Manual, as a supreme martial arts technique, once stirred up bloodshed in the martial arts world, with countless martial artists dying for it.

Although Xiaolongnu had already seen the fragments of the Nine Yin Manual in the Ancient Tomb, the complete Nine Yin Manual was definitely not comparable to those fragmented martial arts.

"How did you obtain this Nine Yin Manual, Junior Brother?"

Little Dragon Girl took the manual and asked with great curiosity.

"I traded the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms and the Toad Stance with Huang Yaoshi. Anyway, I've already mastered these two martial arts, so I might as well make use of them."

Lu Yao shrugged and said nonchalantly.

"Junior brother is really willing to spend money."

Xiaolongnu smiled slightly, admiring Lu Yao's magnanimity.

Lu Yao then began to explain the meaning of the Nine Yin Manual to Xiaolongnu, so that she could quickly learn the basics.

The Nine Yin Manual is definitely much stronger than the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra. As a martial arts master, Little Dragon Girl naturally wouldn't be bound by convention and reject a better martial arts manual.

A few days later.

Inside the guest hall of the Lu Family Manor, Ling Xiaofeng, the current leader of the Iron Palm Clan, was talking with Lu Yao.

After testing him, Lu Yao was certain that this guy had his own ideas and was unwilling to invite Qiu Qianchi back to the Iron Palm Clan.

Having served as the leader of the Iron Palm Gang for so many years, he naturally didn't want to invite back an ancestor and had to step down and retire.

One option is to bring Qiu Qianchi back to the Iron Palm Clan in the present day and relinquish the clan's power. The other is to completely join the Martial Alliance and become Lu Yao's tool, while maintaining one's own position.

Ling Xiaofeng would naturally choose what is advantageous to him.

Lu Yao quickly reached an agreement with Ling Xiaofeng: from now on, the Iron Palm Gang would only respect the Martial Arts Alliance and would be at their disposal. Lu Yao also helped Ling Xiaofeng deal with Qiu Qianchi's potential threat.

After the agreement was reached, Lu Yao immediately began arranging for people to go to the Valley of Heartbreak with him.

The Valley of Heartbreak is located in the mountains between Guanzhong and Luoyang. The entrance and exit passages are very narrow, making it a fortress that is easy to defend and difficult to attack.

However, Lu Yao and the others were not going to launch a direct attack, so Gongsun Zhi politely invited them into the valley.

In the Valley of Heartbreak, Gongsun Zhi hosted a banquet to entertain Lu Yao and others.

Inside a pavilion, Gongsun Zhi sat in the main seat, while several dancers in green skirts performed at the banquet, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.

"I am deeply grateful for Alliance Leader Lu's presence at our valley today. Please forgive my poor hospitality. I wonder what brings you to the Valley of Heartbreak?"

Gongsun Zhi picked up a glass of wine and said to Lu Yao with a smile.

Although the Valley of Heartbreak is a secluded and low-key place, it is not completely oblivious to the affairs of the outside world and indifferent to matters of the martial arts world.

The Valley of Heartbreak has its own intelligence system, constantly gathering information about the martial arts world outside the valley, so it is also aware of the Martial Alliance.

Although the Martial Arts Alliance is currently a mixed bag, its strength is far beyond that of ordinary sects. With sixteen sects and eight hundred independent disciples, its strength is definitely formidable.

Furthermore, there are many experts in the martial arts alliance. If they really want to harm Jueqing Valley, Jueqing Valley will have no way to resist.

However, the Martial Alliance was founded on the righteous cause of resisting the Mongols, and it is still subject to some constraints, so Gongsun Zhi still has the confidence to face Lu Yao.

But Lu Yao was also aware of what Gongsun Zhi knew.

"The Martial Arts Alliance is newly established and does not yet have a formal headquarters."

"After discussing with many deacons in the alliance, we all agree that the Valley of Heartbreak is very suitable as the base of the martial arts alliance. I wonder if Gongsun Valley is willing to contribute to the resistance against the Mongols?"

Lu Yao picked up his wine glass, took a small sip, and said calmly.

Lu Yao spoke the harshest words in the most indifferent tone, and Gongsun Zhi's expression changed upon hearing them.

"Alliance Leader Lu is joking. The Valley of Heartbreak is the ancestral home of my Gongsun family. How can it be used as the headquarters of your martial arts alliance!"

Gongsun Zhi's face was gloomy as he suppressed his anger and stared intently at Lu Yao.

"It seems that Master Gongsun is unwilling to contribute to the fight against Menggu. Could it be that Jueqing Valley has dealings with the Mongols?"

Lu Yao shook his head, then suddenly looked up and stared coldly at Gongsun Zhi.

"Alliance Leader Lu, please don't make baseless accusations! Our Heartless Valley has absolutely no connection with the Mongols!"

Gongsun Zhi's expression changed drastically. In the past, it was fine; no one cared if he had dealings with the Mongols. But now, with the Mongols stationed on the border and the Martial Alliance established internally, he couldn't afford to walk into their trap.

"Hmph! It seems Valley Master Gongsun is feeling guilty!"

Lu Yao snorted coldly, not giving Gongsun Zhi a chance to explain.

"How dare you! Gongsun Zhi, you actually dare to collude with the Mongols and become a traitor!"

Ling Xiaofeng, the leader of the Iron Palm Gang, stepped forward and shouted sternly at Gongsun Zhi.

"You! Chief Ling, our two families are related by marriage, why are you acting like this!"

Gongsun Zhi was furious and looked at Ling Xiaofeng anxiously.

The atmosphere at the banquet suddenly became tense. The dancers who were originally there also noticed that something was wrong and stood aside, not daring to speak.

Just then, a figure used his lightness skill to enter the pavilion.

“Master, we found Qiu Qianchi imprisoned in a secret pool, but she has already been executed by her guards.”

Yang came over to Lu Yao and explained the situation.

"Well, Gongsun Zhi! You actually imprisoned Miss Qiu, whom I helped, and then executed her!"

Ling Xiaofeng's eyes flickered, and he immediately stepped forward to angrily question Gongsun Zhi.

"Master Gongsun, I never imagined that you would not only collude with the Mongols and become a traitor to the Han, but also commit such heinous crimes as imprisoning and murdering your own wife."

Lu Yao stood up and looked at Gongsun Zhi with an inscrutable expression.

"You! You all! This is outrageous!"

Gongsun Zhi's eyes widened in fury, and he kicked over the table in front of him.

He drew his sword and dagger from the side, his face dark with rage as he glared at Lu Yao and the others.