A month had passed since Lu Yao returned from the Tianyuan Realm.
During this ti, he paid no attention to the outside world's turmoil and focused entirely on igniting the aperture points throughout his body in secluded cultivation.
Starting from the governor and conception vessels that encircle the body's core axis, and the ridians of the limbs, he connected the "Nuclear Fusion Acupoints" to form an energy channel that penetrated the entire body.
Only then could he be considered to have formally advanced to the Mixed Yuan stage. As of now, the results were remarkable.
He had ignited the "Shoulder Well Acupoint" and "Hegu Acupoint" in his arms, the "Huantiao Acupoint" and "Zusanli Acupoint" in his legs, and the "Mingn" and "Dazhui Acupoint" in his back, among others.
These were vital points of the human body, the main nodes of their respective ridians, with each ignition causing a qualitative leap in strength!
The cells in his body were frantically absorbing the energy from the transford acupoints, jubilantly dividing and multiplying to beco even more powerful.
Now, the most ti-consuming aspect was waiting for his body to further develop and to adapt and control the rapidly increasing power.
As days passed, Lu Yao's strength growth began to slow with the ignition of more acupoints, and he also encountered a breakthrough bottleneck—
It was the acupoints near the brain, like the "Shenting Acupoint" and "Baihui Acupoint" at the top of the head.
He wasn't powerful enough to perform controllable nuclear fusion inside the brain, but these acupoints were also important nodes of the governor and conception vessels, and he couldn't advance to the next realm without igniting them.
Fortunately, there was a thod. Lu Yao first ignited the "Fengfu Acupoint" at the back of his neck, relying on this acupoint to radiate energy throughout the brain until the intensity t the standards.
This would take so ti, and after a continuous month of arduous cultivation, he felt sowhat bored, so he decided to rest for a couple of days.
Lu Yao rose from the seclusion chamber, and outside was the bright sun of high sumr.
Surprisingly, the entire Jing Yi Garden was filled with a rich fragrance of wine!
The aroma was intoxicating, and Lu Yao couldn't help but take a few extra whiffs before following the scent to the residence of the Liao Family Sisters.
He saw Liao Ya and Yu Yani happily fiddling with the "Jade Liquor Gourd."
Seeing Lu Yao, the joy on the faces of the two won beca even more pronounced, "You've erged from seclusion?"
"Hmm, yes, what are you guys ssing with? The whole garden is fragrant with wine."
Yu Yani couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, "Liao Ya used the Tianyi Divine Water given by Xuan Gui Great Saint, combined with precious items like Ice Jade, and took advantage of the magic of the Jade Liquor Gourd to brew a batch of wine. Just opening it for a peek let the wine's fragrance perate the entire garden. And this wine is still only half-finished!"
Lu Yao was also amazed, "It slls this good when it's only half-finished? I felt a bit tipsy just from the sll; it's hard to imagine what the finished product would be like. Impressive, big sister!"
As he spoke, he also gave a thumbs up, and Liao Ya's smile revealed several white teeth.
At this mont, the three of them looked at the gourd of wine with great anticipation for the Immortal Brew to erge.
Just then, a very magnetic female voice said, "Wow, what a strong aroma of wine~"
It turned out Li Pei had returned, holding a stack of postcards in her hand.
"Fran has sent back a bunch of postcards again~"
She handed over the stack, showcasing Western landscapes like the Danube River, St. Bertho's Basilica, with the latest date being the Eiffel Tower.
Combined with previous ones she had sent, Fran had almost traveled all over Europe.
Lu Yao chuckled, "Turns out the lass has gone traveling, truly carefree."
The other won also smiled, flipping through these beautifully made postcards.
However, Li Pei had co back specifically for another reason.
She cleared her throat and continued,
"My lord, there is another matter you should know about. The nes Federation has convened the 'Pacific Conference', inviting the heads of nine countries, including you, to attend. The powers-that-be clearly intend to pressure us to withdraw our troops from Izumo. During the period of your seclusion, they have been rallying support through newspapers and broadcasts."
Lu Yao raised an eyebrow, "Oh? Is that so?"
Li Pei nodded, "All the powers have joined forces to pressure us, with the fleets of England and Arica particularly restless. The Ministry of Rites is under great pressure and hopes for your guidance."
Lu Yao, with a relaxed expression, stretched languidly and said, "Then I'll make the trip to see what this is all about~ It's just the right ti for a bit of action."
Li Pei obediently replied, "Then I shall arrange for the entourage right away."
An international conference, of course, requires the necessary display of presence, to demonstrate the majesty of the Great Yi Dynasty.
But Lu Yao simply waved his hand to interrupt, "No need, I'll go myself to avoid any issues."
"My lord, are you going to..."
"Seems like Lu Xiaozi made quite the gains from his seclusion~"
The won quickly realized—Lu Yao was about to stir things up!
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The Pacific Conference, or rather, the Nine-Nation Conference, was a matter of common knowledge, thanks to deliberate portrayal by the newspapers and broadcasts.
It was rumored that during this international conference, the leaders of various nations would champion justice, uphold peace, and order the Yi Dynasty to cease its barbaric invasions.
Most people, even those within the Yi Dynasty itself, believed the great powers had the capability to do this.
Because, in people's minds, Lu Yao's true strength remained at the level of his battle with Xu Fu; strong, indeed, but not enough to oppose the united front of the great powers.
Suddenly, the people of Izumo were extrely exhilarated, as resistance within the country started to show signs of reviving.
The exiled governnt was even more active, with Pri Minister Ito delivering speeches on the radio every day, vehently condemning the war cris Lu Yao committed against their people and calling for the international community to put him on trial!
At that mont, the international public opinion was very unfavorable towards the Yi Dynasty and Lu Yao.
Under these circumstances, even Fran, who had gone off and fallen silent, made contact with Lu Yao using Mind Communication.
The girl's voice was still crisp and sweet, with an undertone of superiority,
"Holy Knight, are you alright? I read in the newspaper that you're actually going to attend that Nine-Nation Conference?"
Lu Yao laughed, "Don't worry, I won't fight a battle I'm not sure of winning. Are you having fun on your travels?"
Fran didn't respond for a long ti. Although she had visited many places and sent back many postcards, her mood was not great.
Because the West at that ti was no longer her era; even the ethnic groups had changed. The Celts were extinct, replaced by the Angsa.
Lu Yao sensed the other's unhappiness and shifted the subject, "I saw the Eiffel Tower you sent—Are you in France?"
"Yes, the region of Reims is celebrating its annual 'Saint Joan of Arc Festival,' and I'm quite interested in Miss Joan's story, so I ca to pay my respects," she replied.
"Ah, she's another historical female hero who resisted the vampire rule..."
Lu Yao sowhat understood why Fran went there; the two won shared similar experiences. However, the lady from France was not censured, and there were large-scale commoration and celebration activities among the public, even the newspapers in the Divine Land carried related reports.
At that ti, with nearly ten thousand kiloters between them, the Divine Thought stored in the Lake Sword used by Fran was greatly depleted.
Needing to conserve Divine Thought for ergencies, the girl said goodbye, "Holy Knight, be careful."
Lu Yao responded, "Have fun too. Oh, and if you get any news about the Primordial Ancestor, don't forget to let know. I'd like to spar with it."
Fran laughed out loud, thinking Lu Yao was joking.
But he was serious; fighting life-and-death battles against formidable foes was the most stimulating and effective way to evolve one's body!
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anwhile, in the capital of Frandi—Lido.
The very Saint Joan of Arc the two had just ntioned was, at that mont, being "awakened" by special ans.
Cultivation paths might diverge but eventually, converge; whether it's the Eastern Martial Path or Western knights, at the highest realm, the body would "not decay."
Saint Joan of Arc had been a person from 500 years ago; after being captured by vampires, her heart was harvested, and her blood completely drained.
At the mont, a pale female corpse with a large hole in its chest lay on a stone table.
A hooded figure in a long robe placed a palm-sized crystal into the hole in the corpse's chest, filling the position of the heart.
This crystal was none other than the "Fusion Engine" exclusive to the Primordial Ancestor!
As the person completed the task at hand, they said, "Over a thousand years ago, the Primordial Ancestor went to the Far East and perished together with the legendary spellcaster of the natives. Thankfully, the servants brought back this core piece. With it, the female hero shall once again protect the glory of France!"
The Primordial Ancestor who had died during the An Shi Rebellion of the Tang Dynasty indeed originated from France!
In that mont, the Fusion Crystal slowly lit up, and the corpse's eyes snapped open. There were no human pupils to be seen; only darkness.
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