Once all preparations were complete, Fan Lang and An Zihao began their breakthroughs together.
The location was arranged outside the Eclipse Sun. The starship continued flying forward as usual, and the journey would not be delayed because of this.
The two kept a certain distance between them, each seated in a separate area.
The three martial sisters, Crimson Rainbow War General, Ruan Liangyu, Golden Sun War Lion, and the others stood guard, forming a circle in case anything went wrong. With these people present, they could handle most crises.
Back when An Zihao had been awakened by Fan Lang and joined him in traveling through the universe, they had already worked together for some time and built considerable trust.
"Senior, if you please." Fan Lang extended a hand from afar.
"Times have changed. Given your current status, you needn't call me Senior anymore. Just address me by name," An Zihao said modestly.
"Seniority is determined by age, not status. Please don't embarrass me, Senior."
"It is only a form of address; there is no need to insist. Call me whatever you like. I hope we both succeed in breaking through this time."
"Yes. Let's strive for a double celebration."
"Haha, what a fine double celebration!" An Zihao laughed heartily.
After that, the two began making their separate preparations.
Breaking through to the Star River Realm and breaking through to the Out of Body Realm were entirely different processes.
The Star River Realm focused on refining one's Life Star. The first step was to refine the heart. Once that step was taken, the breakthrough counted as a success. Thereafter, with each minor realm increase, more of the five viscera and six bowels could be refined.
The Out of Body Realm was the first realm of a Middle God. Reaching it meant