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In the following days, Lu Yao spent 7 days consolidating his realm and simultaneously preparing for the upcoming breakthrough.

However, Yu Yanmei was nowhere to be seen during this period and did not respond to any messages, seemingly not having received the telegram.

It was not her fault. Under normal circumstances, Lu Yao wouldn't have been able to consider breaking through until at least half a year later.

By then, "Agubai" would have definitely been shattered by the leftists!

Yu Yanmei could naturally return at her leisure, peacefully watching over and aiding her son-in-law's breakthrough.

But no one expected that Lu Yao would break through the "Forty Teeth Phase" so quickly!

Nevertheless, there was no need to worry, he was confident he could break through on his own. The Spirit Refinement Realm was enough to clear any obstacles.

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Advancing to the Innate Realm, in essence, meant—opening the governor and conception vessels, connecting the bridge between heaven and earth.

To do this, one must first reach the "Forty Teeth Phase" like Lu Yao now, achieving Great Perfection in the Blood-Exchange Realm.

Only then would one have thick and vigorous blood energy, with Inner Breath nearing substantiality.

Next, it was necessary to lead this incredibly vigorous Inner Breath, which was about to become tangible, through the body's "governor and conception vessels."

The governor and conception vessels govern the body's yin essence and yang qi, respectively, already playing a vital role.

Once this "bridge between heaven and earth" was open, under the stimulation of Inner Breath, the martial artist's body would undergo another violent, positive transformation.
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Not only would the entire body become like refined steel, but the Inner Breath would transform into True Qi, possessing all kinds of incredible wonders, and the combat strength would skyrocket!

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Lu Yao immediately began trying to advance to the Innate Realm according to the records of the Liao Family Fist about the Innate Realm and the teachings of Yu Yanmei.

The governor and conception vessels both start from the "Huiyin" point.

"The conception vessel" runs up from the belly button to the lips; the "governor vessel" goes along the middle of the back over the head and also ends at the mouth.

This perfectly forms a large cycle!

Moreover, the conception vessel includes 24 aperture points, and the governor vessel has 29.

To "connect the bridge between heaven and earth," one had to open all of these points, which was not only complicated but also dangerous!

The Tanzhong is a vital point in the conception vessel, and the governor vessel even passes through the spine and brain! A moment's carelessness during the breakthrough could mean death.

Following the key points of the breakthrough, Lu Yao carefully started with the "conception vessel."

This was the "sea of yin vessels"; if anything went wrong, at worst, he would be impotent for a few months, not a big issue.

After swallowing two Ten-Complete Immortal Pills, Lu Yao began.

What required extreme caution for an ordinary martial artist was a walk in the park for Lu Yao.

With the empowerment of the Spirit Refinement Realm, even the most surging Inner Breath was under his command.

One could see the Inner Breath skillfully stimulating the Huiyin, Qu Bone, and Zhongji aperture points, continuously and cleverly.

The body's original aperture points and meridians were too fragile; this step was to slowly strengthen them with Innate True Qi, making them suitable for use.

If one's Spirit Refinement Realm was not sufficient, this step could result in miscalculated force, either injuring the small aperture points with excessive strength or not feeling anything with insufficient force.

Lu Yao did it just right, comfortably using his Inner Breath to pierce through the three small aperture points.

The sensation… very satisfying!

"No wonder martial artists seclude themselves in the mountains for decades. With such satisfaction, who needs women!"

What he had to do next was to use Inner Breath in the same way to stimulate and strengthen all 53 aperture points of the "governor and conception vessels" and to pierce through them with thick and robust Inner Breath.

Calculating it, he could open about two a day, ensuring success within a month.

As for the "governor vessel," which was the hardest part for outsiders, Lu Yao didn't feel any difficulty.

Apart from the assistance of the Spirit Refinement Realm, his three sisters had also frequently helped him apply 'Art of the Dragon Slayer Manual', so the aperture points in his spine and head were already well-developed.

Lu Yao was greatly revived in spirit, busying himself with full confidence.

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After three days and nights of relentless cultivation, he had managed to open the "Lower Cavity" acupuncture point below the navel.

Lu Yao stretched his arms in a lazy yawn, planning to eat something and take a short nap before resuming his efforts.

Practitioners at the Blood-Exchange Realm could go without sleep or food for five days, but to ensure optimal condition, keeping it to three days was more suitable.

Even during his rest, Lu Yao was busy, taking out the Star Key to charge it. The continuous pouring of Mind Force during the process was also a form of cultivation.

Just as he arrived at the dining hall to eat, cheers came from the yard.

Upon focusing his spirit, he realized it was Liao Ya making significant progress.

At that moment, her cheeks were flushed with rosy color, and clutching her small fists confidently, she said, "I'm confident I can break through within ten days!"

Liao Qe and Li Pei cheered her on:

"Sister, keep it up! I'm close too~"

"Liao Family's younger sister will surely have no problem!"

The Liao Family Sisters, already exceptionally gifted, viewed the Blood-Exchange Realm as nothing more than a minor challenge.

Lu Yao's expression changed, "Do I need to resort to cheating again? But Chernobyl is not much of a help anymore..."

After all, the reactor at Chernobyl had long stopped its chain reactions. Moreover, more than thirty years had passed, and the various radioactive isotopes that were going to decay had nearly all dissipated.

The effects were not significant, offering no immediate improvement to the current Lu Yao.

"Then I can only go to..."

While he was considering his options, Li Pei approached with a smile, "My Lord, you seem to be at a loss~"

Lu Yao replied with a sullen face, "You seem very happy about it."

"Of course~" Li Pei was honest, "Although I don't mind you having multiple wives, having one less is certainly better~"

Hearing this, Lu Yao fiercely performed the Capturing Dragon Claw Hand as a lesson, tickling Li Pei into uncontrollable laughter, attracting the attention of the Liao Family Sisters in the distance.

At that moment, Su Erya came running over with a newspaper, shouting:

"Uncle Master, there's a change in the Western Frontier war situation, the Rakshasa have sent troops!"

Everyone hurried over to look, and the newspaper stated: [Taking advantage of the chaotic situation in the Western Frontier, the Rakshasa dispatched troops to station in Ili and seized Ningyuan City.]

The commander of the forces was no ordinary person—Alexei Kuropatkin.

A Duke-level blood lineage member of the Rakshasa's army ministry, albeit without the title of a duke.

He urgently needed to prove himself in the war to earn his title.

Li Pei frowned with worry, "It seems that Master won't be able to return anytime soon... With Agubai defeated, the Rakshasa could no longer sit still. The situation in the Western Frontier has become much more complicated."

Liao Ya quickly consoled her, "Left Protector's martial prowess is unrivaled, and Grandmaster Yu is also no pushover, they will surely attain a great victory and return in triumph."

Liao Qe also echoed, "Exactly, Sister Li, we should wait for the good news without adding to our worries."

Li Pei forced a smile but said nothing. She knew more, and thus worried more.

The Rakshasa's move was clearly an attempt to drain the Shun Dynasty and recover their vitality lost during the great war among the potentates.

This action was just the beginning, a move to seize a bridgehead for their invasion into the Western Frontier.

The deployment of a Duke-level force made it clear they had serious intentions; the matter would not end so simply.

At that moment, Li Pei felt a warm hand on her shoulder, and she nestled comfortably into her lord's embrace.

Lu Yao wrapped his arm around the girl, comforting her, "Don't worry, I've got this."

A short phrase was enough for Li Pei to sigh with relief and feel more at ease. She knew her lord was not a man of empty promises.

Afterward, Lu Yao said, "I'll be away for a few days, and by the time I return, I'll probably have reached the Innate Realm. Even if something does happen, I can certainly turn the tide!"

Having said that, he deliberately took his three Spiritual Sparrowhawks to the sky and opened a door to leave.