362: Internal Circulation and Defensive Strength

Catwoman's hair is thick, smooth, and has a wonderful feel to it.

Lu Li stroked it a couple of times, then curiously pinched the cat ears; they were so bouncy and adorable.

Shang Yueru squinted her eyes and let Lu Li stroke her, looking completely content and obedient, just like a kitten.

Seeing this, the women couldn't help but be somewhat surprised.

Nan Jinping had been "cellmates" with the two sisters for a long time and was used to it, simply saying:

"The White Tiger are fierce and menacing; even when imprisoned, the Devils dare not approach them easily. It's truly rare to see them so close to young friend Lu..."

Lu Li didn't know why the catwoman was so friendly to him, but she was very cute, and he didn't find it offensive.

Shang Xingru couldn't bear to see her sister like this, so she rushed forward, grabbed the back of her neck, and pulled her back.

Shang Yueru and tried to pull away, clearly not wanting to leave... but with the back of her neck being pinched, she had no choice but to move.

Just then, a commotion arose, and a large army, escorting mechs, charged in.

Such a massive underground facility must contain far more than just the few Devils we saw earlier.

Lu Li said to his wives, "Let's continue. We still need to retrieve the bodies of two more Daoist Priest."

The three ladies nodded and escorted their husbands out of the prison.

The Cat Ear Sisters Nan Jinping naturally followed closely behind.

Meanwhile, the guards stationed at the Underground Factory waited outside the prison.

These Izumo soldiers were all wearing gas masks, and their mechs had no exhaust vents and were even more tightly sealed.

Moreover, a short cannon was mounted on his shoulder, which instantly opened fire, firing a lot of chubby shells.

Just as Lu Li was about to familiarize himself with the Laser Eye he had just learned, he activated his Divine Ability, shooting out several short laser beams that shattered all the cannonballs in mid-air.

However, these shells did not explode with a flash, but instead released a large cloud of yellowish-green smoke, along with a garlic smell.

Mustard Gas!

Xia Weijun Nan Jinping were very familiar with this, and they both offered their reminders, but their expressions were not too serious.

Xia Weijun said, "The poison gas from the People of Izumo can only slightly affect blood transfusions; it can be completely ignored by those with innate abilities."

"That smells pretty bad too."

Xiao Cha pinched her nose, disliking the Mustard Gas smell—a mixture of garlic and mustard.

"Oh, you just broke through, so you probably don't know, Innate Realm, you don't need to breathe."

Xia Weijun tensed her body, gathering her strength, and said at the same time:

" In the Innate Realm, the human body can circulate internally like a fetus; you'll see once you try it."

With that, she burst through the ground and charged toward the enemy, her flying sword simultaneously plunging into their ranks.

Lu Li and Xiao Cha quickly held their breath and tried the "internal circulation".

The result was obvious: the body really didn't need to breathe anymore!

After the Innate Realm, the human body gains ultra-high-speed energy channels, allowing true qi to circulate throughout the entire body.

"True Qi" is the most fundamental Life Energy, which can provide "nutrients" to cells from the root.

This "meridian circulation" system is fully capable of handling the body's metabolism on its own!

If it only replaces the respiratory system, then that goes without saying.

However, this will increase unnecessary consumption of internal energy, so it's best to keep things as usual under normal circumstances.

Having understood, Xiao Cha excitedly charged towards the enemy.

Lu Li was even more amazed by the wonders of the Innate Realm:

In its later stages, Martial Arts are no longer simply about "physical strength"; their mysteries are no less profound than those of Spirit Refinement.

In the few seconds he was pondering, Izumo's garrison had been annihilated.

Xia Weijun infused her palm with true energy, transforming it into a can opener that ripped the mecha and pilot's heads off together.

Xiao Cha, meanwhile, channeled her inner energy into the White Dragon Whip, unleashing thunderous strikes that turned hordes of Devils soldiers into exploding pulp.

"That felt great! That felt so good!"

The killing was as easy as mowing grass, and the girl screamed with excitement!

Six flying swords drilled and chiseled, clearing a large path of blood, leaving not a single intact corpse in the arena.

In less than a minute, the entire regiment of 3,000 men collapsed.

The soldiers scattered in panic, screaming as they fled. The mechs, unable to move, could only stand there helplessly, waiting to be slaughtered.

In fact, the 20mm cannon on the mech is enough to kill both airplanes and tanks.

However, the speed at which a fully-powered innate expert unleashes their power reaches a staggering 200 meters per second!

Those below the Spirit Refining Fetal Breathing level can't even see a shadowy figure; mech operators can only scan blindly by feeling.

Xia Weijun occasionally raised her hand to block one or two shots; aside from Mars flying from the impact, she was otherwise unharmed.

Lu Li wanted to test his body's ability to defend against firearms, so he leaped forward and used his arm to block three whistling bullets.

After hearing three loud bangs, Lu Li took a large step back.

Three 20mm cannon shells were fired; the first two only created two and a half shallow bloody holes before bouncing off.

But the third shot pierced through the muscle, leaving a deep hole that exposed the bone!

It looks scary, but it's nothing for someone with a congenital condition, especially since Lu Li has a self-healing ability.

Right now, he's more concerned about the test results:

"The first two shells shattered my protective aura; the third shell will inflict real damage!"

In the Innate Realm, "Qi permeates the whole body," meaning that true Qi can not only enhance flying swords but also the body itself.

But once this Life Energy is dispersed, the body can only rely on its own toughness to withstand it.

"We need to avoid being hit by a large number of shots in a short period of time... but if we just tough it out, we can take about 20 hits each."

Lu Li already had a good idea of his own body's defensive capabilities.

This is practically a human tank, and it's only just broken through; as its level deepens, it will become far more than that.

At this moment, Shang Yueru quietly slipped over, took Lu Li's arm, and licked the wound with her delicate tongue.

The cool, refreshing feeling was so comfortable that Lu Li stirred, realizing that this action was not ordinary...

Sure enough, the wound started to itch, and it grew and healed at a speed visible to the naked eye, forming a scab in about 10 seconds!

Even with self-healing factors, it would still take several hours for this effect to appear!

Nan Jinping said from the side:

"According to the elders, the White Tiger has the ability to ward off evil and avert disasters. Although it is Four Spirits that is primarily associated with killing, it can also help people heal themselves... Now it seems that this is indeed true."

Shang Yueru seemed to know that this was a compliment, and puffed out her chest with a smug look on her face.

Lu Li reached out and patted her head, smiling, "Thank you."

Shang Yueru smiled, revealing a pair of porcelain-white canine teeth, and became even happier.

At this moment, the entire garrison of Izumo had been wiped out, and Xia Weijun and Xiao Cha had returned.

Looking at this family, Nan Jinping said happily:

"It's been a month since I last saw you, and your entire family has made great strides in cultivation! Truly a cause for celebration!"

"We have indeed made some progress, but we must continue our efforts."

Lu Li said a few humble words, and at the same time, he had four flying swords spread out along the way to actively seek out and eliminate the enemy.

The group continued onward, and apart from the piercing alarms, there was no further resistance along the way.

A few minutes later, they arrived at the "medical department," which was where the remains of the two Daoist Priest were kept.

The place reeks of disinfectant and contains many hospital beds and medical equipment.

The group dispersed and searched together. In the deepest part of the room, in a place that looked like a classroom, they found two cylindrical glass containers.

It was filled with formalin solution, preserving the two bodies.

The vital points and other vital organs on the body were marked, clearly indicating that it was being used as a teaching tool.

Xia Weiyin Nan Jinping looked sorrowful, Lu Li knew that these were the two Daoist Daoist Priest who had sacrificed their lives.

Lu Li used his flying sword to cut open the container and retrieve the bodies of the two Daoist Priest. He was just about to look for a cloth to wrap the bodies...

But then the two cat-eared sisters simultaneously twitched their noses, and then together reached out and poked through a wall, tearing down a hidden door.

There was still space behind it, where a large group of students dressed in naval cadet uniforms were hiding.

Xia Weiyin said with a look of disgust, "They are officers from the Izumo Navy."

Nan Jinping's eyes widened, and she glared at a hunched-over, well-off old man, shouting:

"Wu Zhong, you bastard! Did you ever imagine this day would come!"

This man was none other than the chief steward of Shen Xing, the Governor of the Two Rivers!

These people were unlucky. Under normal circumstances, Lu Li wouldn't have come to the medical department on purpose. Hiding here might have given them a glimmer of hope.