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A failed cultivator stumbles upon an ancient scroll describing Embryonic Breathing—a forbidden Taoist technique that allows one to return to the prenatal state of perfect qi circulation. As they master this art of breathing without breathing, they discover the technique was hidden not because it was weak, but because it was too powerful to control.





A cavern-like chamber carved into a mountain cliff, lined with endless shelves of decaying scrolls and forbidden texts. Weak daylight filters through narrow windows, illuminating floating dust motes that dance like trapped spirits.

Towering jade pavilions arranged in perfect geometric harmony, connected by stone paths where disciples march in synchronized formations. Every surface gleams with aggressive cleanliness, qi currents forced through approved channels visible as golden light.

A natural grotto deep beneath the archive, where mineral springs pool in darkness and the air feels thick, almost liquid. The walls pulse faintly with ancient qi patterns, responding to prenatal breathing rhythms.
Lin Fei's complete transformation from failed cultivator to master of Embryonic Breathing, spanning her discovery of the forbidden technique, trials against sect enforcers, and return with transformative wisdom.
Lin Fei discovers the forbidden Embryonic Breathing scroll, masters the technique through trials while evading Zhao Han, and achieves enlightenment that transforms her understanding of cultivation power.
Lin Fei discovers the ancient Embryonic Breathing scroll in the Forgotten Archive and Yue Qing recognizes her humility as the key to mastering it.

In the Breathing Cave, Lin Fei attempts her first Embryonic Breathing exercise while Jin Wei's impatience creates a dangerous qi deviation that alerts Zhao Han.

Lin Fei achieves the prenatal state and confronts Zhao Han, demonstrating that vulnerability neutralizes aggressive force and shattering orthodox beliefs.
