Because it requires a Spirit Refining Expert to produce, elixirs are exorbitantly priced, offering a very low cost-performance ratio. Usually, a small porcelain bottle contains just three to five pills for ergency use.
So when Lu Yao brought out a large vat, it was quite a visual shock.
At this mont, both Li Pei and her apprentice Yu Yani were stunned!
Yu Yani took over the "vat" of elixirs and almost lost her composure on the spot!
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During the sea battle, she had sworn "to sink with the enemy ship" and, before ramming, had preemptively swallowed two pills, which greatly enhanced her abilities and allowed her to slaughter Izumo Innates.
Therefore, Yu Yani knew very well the preciousness of these elixirs—such significant effects even on the Innate Realm, each pill was a priceless treasure!
But in front of her was an entire large vat!
Yu Yani looked deeply at Lu Yao, a hint of surprise in her voice, "So many… did you really refine these yourself?"
Everyone present knew that Lu Yao had learned alchemy from Elder Zhou, but such potent elixirs were normally thought to be producible only by soone in the "Out-of-body Realm."
Lu Yao replied with a modest smile, "It was just a stroke of luck. Are they satisfactory for Grandmaster Yu's use?"
"I originally thought of them as a last resort for encountering strong enemies, but with so many…" Yu Yani took a deep breath and spoke earnestly, "I can try to break through to the Leak-free State!"
Upon hearing this, Li Pei was both shocked and excited, "Master! You can break through the barrier!?"
"Yes, this dicine is truly miraculous, and its powerful effect can help recover my True Qi."
"That's great~" Li Pei exclaid joyfully, holding her master's hand, happy for her.
After the Innate Realm, every subsequent level is incredibly difficult, requiring talent, luck, hard work, and astronomical resources—none can be absent. But the benefits gleaned from a breakthrough are imnse!
In a soft voice, Yu Yani said, "What's so good about it? After reaching the Leak-free State, I'll have to go around looking for gold. It'd be more carefree as it is now."
"I have secretly stashed a few golden beans that I can offer to you as a filial gesture, Master~"
"What use would that little amount be? Save it for your dowry!"
Yu Yani put the lid back on the porcelain vat and slowly said, "Lu Xiaozi, you're so generous that it makes seem stingy. I'll teach you the 'Moon Shadow Star Plucking Technique' now."
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Next, Yu Yani taught the technique in a straightforward manner.
She stood in front of Lu Yao and spoke softly, "Watch carefully. The 'Moon Shadow Star Plucking Technique' is divided into Moon and Star. This is—Moon Shadow Body!"
No sooner had she spoken, than Yu Yani instantly split into four! Each of the figures was slightly blurred around the edges, but each one was performing a different action!
So drew their swords and pointed diagonally, others placed their hands on the hilts as if to "draw and slash", and still others held their swords in front of their foreheads.
Only the last Yu Yani stood tall and still, arms crossed without moving.
[How.about.it, can.anyone.tell.which.one.is.real]
These four figures took turns speaking, uttering one word at a ti to form a sentence.
The Liao Family Sisters watched intently for a while, then shook their heads together, unable to discern which was real.
Li Pei pouted and said, "Master is showing off again. Each of these four is both real and fake; it all depends on the user's intent."
Yu Yani's transformation into four people amazed everyone. But showing off was only a secondary intention, the main purpose was to impress "Lu Yao."
This was an old school teaching thod—first show off a skill to awe the student, securing their wholehearted and diligent attention to the lesson.
The next second, the four Yu Yanis leapt up like lightning, surrounding Lu Yao and attacking from four directions with their swords simultaneously!
Amidst the exclamations of the sisters, Lu Yao turned at the last mont to face one "Yu Yani."
The tip of the sword stopped midpoint, motionless. Yu Yani nodded in satisfaction, "Worthy of the Spirit Refinent of Divine Fetal Breathing, you found my real body."
"Grandmaster Yu didn't use all her strength either." Lu Yao had not felt any killing intent from her, clearly, it was just a routine demonstration.
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"There's no need for false modesty, Spirit Refinent is inherently mystical," Yu Yani sheathed her sword and said in her clear, lodious voice:
"The 'Moon Shadow Body' is flashy and consus a lot of energy, just take your ti with the cultivation. Next, we'll go on to the simpler and more direct 'Star Plucking Body'!"
Having said that, she slowly demonstrated — bending her knees slightly for a squat while leaning forward, and then after a brief build-up of power, she burst forth!
With a loud "bang!" Yu Yani burst through the air like a cannonball, transforming into a silver streak of light as she soared over a 15-ter tall tree.
When the three onlookers regained their vision, they only saw her casually walking back with her sword sheathed, while behind her, the large tree lay in pieces like a pile of logs, clattering to the ground.
The crowd burst into applause and cheers.
This scene was very familiar to Lu Yao; he had seen it many tis through his drones. The most recent occasion was when he had "ramd a boat" and cut down Chu Yun of the Innate Realm.
At this mont, Lu Yao activated his Spirit Refining State, firmly morizing the opponent's posture and movent, and couldn't help but feel amazed:
"Yu Yani's speed cos not just from her physical strength but also from her posture... It's like a 'cup-shaped wing'!"
"This special stream-lined posture turns the displaced air into a force that lifts the body! The air flows faster when compressed, and Yu Yani's speed is even faster!"
With the boost from "reacting as desired," Lu Yao began to imitate Yu Yani's posture, his entire body resembling that of a sparrowhawk in a dive.
At the sa ti, a substantial amount of Inner Breath gathered on the surface of his body, aiding in controlling the airflow.
The next second, Lu Yao too shot forward with such speed that he kicked up a strong wind, prompting a few girls to exclaim and raise their hands to block the sand and dust.
With a "crack," Lu Yao broke a tree as thick as a sea bowl and wobbled back, shaking his head.
In just 0.4 seconds, he had shot forward a hundred ters! This was rely his first attempt, and with careful practice, he could beco even faster and more stable!
Yu Yani was increasingly satisfied and nodded, "You're a quick learner, you got it on your first try, better than Peipei."
Li Pei showed no dissatisfaction and just laughed cheerily, looking quite proud.
Lu Yao said with a smile, "It's all thanks to my Spiritual Sparrowhawks. The 'Star Plucking Body' is very similar to the posture of sparrowhawks diving. I could learn it so quickly because I spend a lot of ti with them."
As he spoke, he glanced up at the sky where three 'babies' dived down like lightning, landing on the tree with precision and grace.
They were the true masters of manipulating airflow!
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Having learned the other's Sect-Protecting Divine Skill, Lu Yao bowed with clasped hands, "Thank you, Grandmaster Yu, for your guidance!"
The two sisters bowed at the sa ti. Yu Yani had not avoided them while teaching, which clearly ant they were included as well.
Receiving the respect from the three of them, Yu Yani spoke seriously, "Lu Yao, now that you have learned it, I have a favor to ask for this competition!"
"Please speak freely!"
"Kill all the Izumo participants!" said Yu Yani, her voice cold: "These people are definitely up to no good by participating."
Grandmaster Yu then explained in detail, and Lu Yao understood:
The top factions of the Shun Dynasty had not taken part in this competition. Firstly, they did not need the rewards, and secondly, they wanted to give the Baique Temple face since the final prize was their secret transmission;
Last of all, they did not wish to get involved with The Empress Dowager's affairs. This Empress Dowager, who had been in power for 50 years, managed to offend almost everyone in the country except for the eunuchs through a series of maneuvers.
Therefore, the dostic competitors were not very strong.
On the contrary, Izumo brought over rising stars, all of who were top-tier fighters!
This competition attracted worldwide attention, and Izumo intended to defeat Shun Dynasty cleanly and decisively, not only to recover face and boost their own morale but also to "demoralize the people of the enemy nation!"
One important aspect of Izumo's "Strategy for the Conquest of Shunch"ao" was to "crush the spirit of Shun Country's people, destroy their morale."
Moreover, it would also allow them to eliminate any Shun Dynasty martial artists who showed talent, hitting several birds with one stone.
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