Chapter 190 190. The popularity of Spirit Refinement of Divine Fetal Breathing
"Broke through!?" Zhou He was initially stunned, then shouted excitedly,
"Good! Good! Good! Little friend, your talent is unparalleled, I only wanted you to gain some experience, I didn't expect you to break through directly!"
Lu Yao scratched his head and laughed, "It was just luck."
If it weren't for Hong Renkun's "works," there would have been no chance of breaking through so quickly. This breakthrough was equivalent to combining the power of both the Wudang and the Mahayana teachings, as well as adding Yu Yanmei's contribution.
Zhou He asked, "Young Friend Lu, could you talk about what happened when you broke through? I still can't figure it out."
This question was out of curiosity, as well as for accumulating knowledge for the sect. Everyone has painstakingly cultivated for years, laboriously grasping the power of the mind force bit by bit. Such a leap to the heavens is truly rare.
Lu Yao saw no need to hide anything: "After entering the Fetal Breath state, I felt there was a multicolored halo behind my head. I tried to condense it, and it turned into something like a 'tongue'... I could perceive the outside world through it, and I could sink into my body and see myself clearly."
After listening, Zhou He said, "That halo represents emotions such as 'joy, anger, sorrow, pleasure, love, evil, fear',
and the tongue is your condensed mind force. I, old Zhou He, am blind and deaf, it's through it that I perceive the outside world.
Young Friend Lu has a unique talent; your mind force is exceptionally strong, hence you can perceive and condense it easily. Others can't learn this."
Lu Yao nodded; this was a result of his own effort, decrypting the peculiar books while wearing the Tri-Protective Suit. Indeed, it was something others couldn't learn.
Zhou He let out a long sigh of relief, and a smile spread across his seasoned face, "With this, we have another fellow traveler. Wudang Zhou He extends congratulations to you, young friend, on your breakthrough!"
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Lu Yao hurriedly responded with a salute, "I dare not take all the credit, thank you for your guidance, senior!"
"Without my help, you would have just been delayed a bit longer. I used to take pride in my talent for Spirit Refining, but now I wouldn't dare to compare with you."
After a few words of banter, the rest came to offer their congratulations. Fu Fangsheng and the three other struggling students wore faces filled with sincere respect and admiration.
Today they had truly opened their eyes, and they couldn't help but feel envious. While they couldn't even achieve meditation, someone else was breaking through consecutively, directly reaching the Fetal Breath Realm!
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After the congratulations, Elder Zhou He began to talk about some matters related to the Fetal Breath Realm:
"The most distinctive feature of the Fetal Breath Realm is 'projection of the mind force outside the body'; that Paper Crane is just a trifle, next, you need to choose a musical instrument."
Lu Yao's mind immediately filled with images of those cool musical instruments, like flutes and xiao, but for some reason, the suona and trumpets also muscled their way into his thoughts, prompting him to shake his head resolutely to banish them.
Zhou He continued, "The most well-known aspect of the Fetal Breath Realm is its ability to aid in Martial Dao Cultivation.
The mind force can observe oneself and others. Martial Dao Cultivation is like a blind person crossing a log bridge—if someone can lead, the effect is significant.
Next, the threshold of your home is bound to be worn out by the number of forces from all over that will want to court you; prepare yourself mentally for that."
Lu Yao nodded in understanding. This was inevitable; the stronger he became, the more such a day was bound to come.
"And the most important thing!" Zhou He said gravely,
"Young Friend Lu, during your visit to Jinling, weren't you curious why you saw no Spirit Refining peers?
In my Divine Land, with its vast lands and exceptional people, there are a hundred or so experts above the Fetal Breath Realm, but why does none of them go to Jinling?"
Lu Yao folded his hands and said, "Please enlighten me, elder."
"Spirit Refining at high levels is far more dangerous than the Martial Path! The distortion of the spirit will inevitably reflect on the body!" Zhou He spoke with severity:
"As wondrous as the human spirit is, it is equally dangerous. You know the outcome of the Mahayana Sect leader, this is the consequence of demonic possession in Spirit Refining!
Deal with all aspects of Spirit Refining with caution and reverence, as if you're protecting your eyeballs, take care of your spirit; avoid greed and delusion!"Nôv(el)B\\jnn
Lu Yao said earnestly, "I will take your teachings to heart!"
Zhou He's visage broke into a smile once more, "Young Friend Lu, congratulations again! Go back and stabilize your realm, don't forget the notes I gave you, you can start practicing with some pill recipes."
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After exchanging pleasantries, Fu Fangsheng and the two others activated their movement techniques and headed north.
Only two groups of people remained.
Yu Yanmei stood tall and elegant, her voice cool, "Don't forget, thirty times."
Lu Yao smiled and said, "Don't worry, I won't forget."
Li Pei stood by, still feeling dizzy and in disbelief!
How could he have broken through so suddenly? She had watched Lu Yao start from "Stability" and skyrocket straight to "Fetal Breath"!
A person within the Fetal Breath Realm could be the guardian of a State City, a top talent sought after by aristocratic clans, sectarian groups, and the Imperial Court.
Especially since Lu Yao was also skilled in massage and Alchemy! Combined with the mystical powers of "Fetal Breath" itself, he was a super talent that could bless his entire clan and sect!
Li Pei's pretty face flushed red, and she resolved to herself, [He is my perfect husband!!!]
While secretly clenching her teeth, she casually moved closer with a smile, "Young Master Lu's skills are sublime. Ever since I went back last time, I have been longing for them. I must bother you again this time. But don't worry, I will also massage you."
No sooner had she spoken, than Liao Ya suddenly stepped forward and said, "Commandery Princess, there's no need to trouble you. Both of us sisters have already achieved Stability; we will do just fine."
Li Pei thought she was just being polite and didn't think much of it, only to express her surprise, "All of you have achieved Stability? Your school... Every one of you is a dragon among men!"
The more Li Pei looked at Lu Yao, the more she felt they were a perfect match. The young man was clean and pure, not to mention a Spirit Refining genius, and both of his senior sisters were not weak either.
If she were to form a marital alliance with him, returning to the capital would surely make everyone envious!
Thinking of Lu Yao's achievement of Spirit Refinement of Divine Fetal Breathing, Li Pei quickly reminded him:
"I used to be able to keep the news of your Innate forgetting under wraps, but Fetal Breath is definitely not concealable. There will certainly be some good-for-nothings who will come to harass you.
Young Master Lu, if it comes to it... you could consider associating with my family as a guest elder. Rest assured, I guarantee you won't be troubled!"
His state of Innate forgetting might still be kept secret, but if she dared to conceal his Fetal Breath Realm, it would no longer be a matter of neglect of duty, but rather suspicion of rebellion.
Lu Yao smiled and said, "I'll consider it."
"Hmm, then I'll come to find you for another massage the day after tomorrow."
The Commandery Princess had become charming and gentle, with a gaze full of extraordinary colors, somewhat disconcerting to others.
However, Lu Yao didn't think too much of it; as a Spirit Refining Expert skilled in massage, it was only natural for him to be highly sought after.
The few exchanged polite farewells.
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Watching Lu Yao leave into the distance, Li Pei hugged her master's arm and said coquettishly, "Master, I thank you~"
Yu Yanmei twisted her lips slightly, a hint of warmth crossing her normally cold face: "Massage me well tonight. I've used up all my Innate True Qi."
"Hmm~"
Li Pei agreed cheerfully, sharing a relationship with her master that was both teacher and motherly; the Commandery Princess rarely revealed such girlish demeanors.
But her expression quickly turned sour, "The news can't be hidden, and I suppose soon enough some seductive tramps will come rushing to steal him. Sigh... "
To pull in a vigorous young male expert, there has always been one very effective method since ancient times—marrying a beauty.
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