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8,000 meters above sea level

Lifted by the rising air currents, the sound of the wind screamed furiously beside Zhou He's ears as he glided excitedly and apprehensively.

In the beginning, he was somewhat unaccustomed, but after all, he had mastered the Spirit Refinement of Divine Fetal Breathing; his control over his body was extremely strong, and he also remembered every move Lu Yao made while operating the wing-suit.

After several trials, it took less than a minute for him to fly in a proficient manner, nimbly using the power of the air currents.

The Immortal Crane rested for a few minutes and had already regained its strength.

Zhou He sent a message with his mind, "Xueyi, continue to fly upwards!"

The Immortal Crane, clutching the old Taoist's arm, spread its wings and continued to climb. Over three minutes later, they reached an altitude of 10,000 meters.

Below was a world that had become incredibly tiny, with clouds just beside them.

Zhou He spread his wings, his face beaming with joy as he soared through the wondrous world of blue sky and white clouds.

The Immortal Crane, intrigued, circled around its master, both of them twirling and dancing in the air.

The boundless freedom swept away Zhou He's uneasy heart.

In the midst of this extraordinary high-altitude scenery, the old Taoist murmured with a look of nostalgia: "Ling Er, do you see this?"

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Lu Yao and his family looked up, waiting, and after more than half an hour they finally saw the figures of Zhou He and Zhou Xueyi.

Zhou He landed stylishly, plowing a furrow into the ground with his foot brake.

Lu Yao was about to go over and ask how things were, but he saw that Zhou He wore a look of calm and contentment, his Mind Force surging!

This time it was particularly evident, as water-like ripples appeared in the air around the old Taoist.

Lu Yao quickly opened his Heavenly Eye, only to see Zhou He's Mind Force trembling violently, like a "long jump sprinter" running and straining for a final push.

After a few seconds, the old Taoist's Divine Soul leaped forward with all its might, leaping out from between his eyebrows! Then, a white "little flame," no larger than a fist, flickering in and out of existence, appeared before their eyes.

Seeing this, Lu Yao knew Zhou He had succeeded and joyfully exclaimed, "Congratulations to Daoist Zhou on the Soul Travel!"

Zhou He's Divine Soul had only been out of the body for a few brief seconds before it returned back through his forehead.

He opened his eyes and looked around as if adjusting to that extraordinary sensation, then bowed deeply to Lu Yao: "I thank you, young friend Lu, for aiding me in my Path Attainment!"

Lu Yao also bowed deeply, smiling, "It was the least I could do, there's no need for Daoist Zhou to be so formal. And besides, I should be thanking you for this tremendous opportunity!"

In the cultivation of Spirit Refinement, no encounter, no matter how strange, no abundance of resources, can compare to witnessing it firsthand.

For Lu Yao, witnessing Zhou He's Soul Travel was an experience more valuable than anything!

He had seen Zhou He's fragile soul that resembled a small flame; he had also experienced "Kotaro Komura's" vivid and lifelike Divine Soul, seemingly a real person;

He had even witnessed the entire process of the Empress Dowager's Divine Manifestation!

The knowledge from Hong Renkun's secret manual and autobiography were all connected, and he had the most practical reference, the most authentic understanding.

The path ahead was clear, with no more secrets!

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The two men exchanged bows, rose to their feet, and returned to sit down in the pavilion.

Zhou He laughed heartily, "My young friend Lu, I thought I'd have to wait another decade or two for Xueyi's Blood-Exchange before I could find a chance to break through. Little did I expect, I have achieved my wish today. Now, the world I see is immensely different."

In Hong Renkun's book, it is described that after Soul Travel, the heart's consciousness becomes 'Divine Consciousness,' and a person's brain waves can scan the external world like radar, the perspective of understanding the world completely different.

At this moment, Zhou He sized up Lu Yao and said,

"My young friend's trip to Imperial City seems to have provided a great fortune, making your Mind Force so formidable!

However, it is still not solid enough. You must train it diligently to make it flow as you wish; then you can attempt Soul Travel."

The senior daoist gave some guidance, and then added,

"I suggest you buy a musical instrument and pour your Mind Force into playing it; this can yield twice the result with half the effort.

Music can also be used against enemies to disrupt the senses of those with weak wills. However, with the 'Tathagata Divine Palm' and such peerless skills at your disposal, you might deem such tricks beneath your notice."

Lu Yao smiled without saying a word. Those who use musical instruments are supporters; he is the fierce core who executes the Tathagata Palm. Faced with anyone who dares to challenge, a single slap from him could shatter them.

Zhou He took a pen and paper from the side and with a casual wave of his hand, the pen began writing on the paper on its own.

He was writing an article on a Spirit Refining Method called "Tranquil Springs at Dawn," explaining how to better integrate Mind Force with musical rhythm.

He also described how to use Mind Force to disrupt the senses of those with weak wills, even making them experience their world upside-down.

After finishing, Zhou He said, "Read it carefully, and you might also try infusing your Mind Force into your roar to harm enemies."

Lu Yao took it and flipped through, nodding with satisfaction, thanking Zhou He repeatedly.

Zhou He, looking at his Wing-Suit Flight Suit, said with a bit of embarrassment, "Young friend, could I ask for this garment to be...?"

That was easy; he could just buy another one upon returning to Blue Star. Lu Yao generously waved his hand, "I give it to you, Daoist~"

"Ha, thank you for your generosity, young friend!" Zhou He laughed cheerfully, delightedly stowing the flight suit away carefully.

However, his loud laughter had drawn Yu Yanmei.

"Elder Zhou He? It really is you, isn't it? Have you encountered some good fortune?"

The old daoist was usually not so unrestrained; today, he indeed seemed exceptionally joyful, a bit unbridled.

Yu Yanmei approached with a few leaps, and upon landing, her brows rose slightly, "Elder Zhou He, you... have achieved Soul Travel!?"

Zhou He modestly replied, "Thanks to the blessings of young friend Lu, I had a fortuitous breakthrough."

"However..." He sighed and continued, "Having a breakthrough at this time might not be something good; I genuinely do not wish to get involved with the mess in Imperial City, please help me keep it a secret for a few days."

Yu Yanmei shook her head and sighed, "How many days can you keep it hidden? You can't keep it from your senior brother forever."

"Alas, I'll enjoy the peace for as long as I can. In a few days, I'll volunteer to guard the sect's gate..."
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Zhou He shook his head with a bitter smile, "My senior brother is obsessed with trying to restore Wudang's revered status from the previous dynasty. He's been causing trouble in Imperial City lately, and won't listen to reason at all."

Zhou He's senior brother was none other than Sect Master Zhang Yunshu.

During the former dynasty, the Wudang Sect was held in extremely high regard.

The grand architecture of the entire sect was built by Emperor Yongle, who mobilized 300,000 soldiers and civilians for its construction; Emperor Jiajing even conferred the title "Xuanyue Seal of Peace" upon them; as for the various conferrals of State Preceptor and True Person, the list was endless.

In the current dynasty, the sect gradually declined and no longer radiated its past glory. Even the sect's True Persons who have achieved Soul Travel struggle to gather the power of faith and regularly suffer oppression from the government.

In principle, what Zhang Yunshu, as the leader of the Wudang Sect, did was within reason.

But... the capital at the end of a dynasty was treacherously unpredictable, where a single misstep might lead to utter destruction.

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Yu Yanmei did not comment further on Wudang Sect affairs, but said resolutely,

"Elder Zhou He has advanced to the Jin Realm, and I must not fall behind. I am going to enter seclusion to break through to the Leakless Realm!"

From the Blood-Exchange Mirror onwards, each realm in the Martial Path is fraught with greater risks than the last, including paralysis, hemiplegia, or sudden death; anything is possible.

At this moment, Yu Yanmei was essentially facing a life-and-death farewell.

Zhou He formally clenched his fists, bowing and said, "With your resolute heart and fearless spirit, you will surely be unstoppable and take one step further! I, the old Daoist, congratulate you in advance!"

He shouted out this sentence, infusing it with the power of Mind Force, like a rolling thunder.

This was not only a blessing but also something that could endow someone with boundless confidence!

Yu Yanmei returned the gesture with her fists, "I'll take your auspicious words to heart."