Inside the bedroom of the Inspectorate's Mansion, Yan Liqiang stood in the room with his hands vaguely as if holding a bow. There was hazy light and shadow behind him, and seven fiery red arrows spread out behind him like peacock feathers, looking very powerful. But suddenly, the light and shadow behind Yan Liqiang shook and dissipated instantly.
Yan Liqiang still did not move, with his eyes closed. After about two minutes, the shadows of the seven arrows behind him reappeared, and he performed the "peacock spreading its tail" again. However, this "peacock spreading its tail" was the same as the last time, and it did not last long. The shadows suddenly shook and dissipated in an instant...
After the light and shadow dissipated this time, Yan Liqiang's expression finally changed, and then he opened his eyes, "Damn, I really won the jackpot..."
Although he had a vague feeling that this might be a barrier to cultivation, Yan Liqiang was still a little surprised after confirming it. He originally thought that he would not encounter such a thing after practicing Yi Jin Xi Sui Jing, but he did not expect that he would still encounter it after reaching the seventh level of Kyudo. He did not know whether it was because he had not practiced Yi Jin Xi Sui Jing to the fullest, or according to the rules of this world, there would be a test after entering the seventh level of Kyudo. It seemed that he had been too smooth before...
Yan Liqiang frowned and paced in the room alone. As he walked, he muttered to himself in a voice that only he could hear, "Now that the order to kill the Hu has been issued, there will be many people from all sides gathering on the Gulang grassland in the next few months. Everything is ready in Qiyun County. Everything has been arranged properly. In the next three to five months, we just need to reap the benefits and count the heads. When everything is almost ready, it will be more effective to send troops. I originally wanted to take advantage of this time to practice in Yulong Mountain for a while and then make a breakthrough. Instead of this, why not..."
As he spoke, Yan Liqiang's eyes gradually became firm.
"Well, tomorrow I happen to be hosting Elder Feng Qinghe and his party from the Ming Wang Sect. I need to take them to the Manufacturing Bureau. I can ask Elder Feng tomorrow to see what methods the Ming Wang Sect has to deal with this barrier to cultivation. Well... it's decided... Let's go to sleep..."
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Early the next morning, Yan Liqiang got up to practice and after having breakfast, he rode out on his rhinoceros horse with his entourage and guards and went straight to Guanyuan.
After meeting Feng Qinghe and Mo Ziye yesterday, Yan Liqiang, in order to show his hospitality, had the Guanyuan in Pingxi City, a "government guesthouse", prepared. After Feng Qinghe and Mo Ziye left the Supervisory Mansion yesterday, the person in charge of Guanyuan had invited Mingwangzong and his party to stay in Guanyuan and treated them well. Today, Yan Liqiang arrived at Guanyuan half a quarter of an hour earlier than the time agreed by both parties. The elders and disciples of Mingwangzong were almost ready. After meeting, everyone exchanged a few words of greeting. Feng Qinghe introduced to Yan Liqiang several capable disciples around him who had not met Yan Liqiang yesterday, and thanked Yan Liqiang for his warm hospitality. Then Yan Liqiang took Mingwangzong and his party out of the city, boarded a ship at the pier, and headed straight for Huanglong County.
The scenery on both sides of the river is picturesque. It is very interesting to sit on the boat and enjoy the scenery on both sides. Yan Liqiang found an opportunity. When he and Feng Qinghe were standing alone on the deck outside the boat, they talked about the topic of cultivation. Yan Liqiang asked his question, "Has Elder Feng ever encountered any barriers to cultivation?"
Feng Qinghe laughed and stroked his long beard. "Hahaha, ordinary people may never encounter this cultivation barrier in their lifetime, but after cultivating to the Martial Hegemon realm, the possibility of encountering a cultivation barrier becomes greater and greater. This is the first barrier to cultivation, and it is difficult for anyone to avoid it. Before I advanced to the Martial Sect, I also encountered a cultivation barrier once, which blocked me before the Martial Sect realm. I could hardly make any progress for several years, but I finally made it through..."
"I also heard that the disciples of Mingwang Sect have a special way to deal with the barriers to cultivation. This barrier to cultivation is a huge problem for disciples of other sects, but the disciples of Mingwang Sect can deal with it by practicing between life and death and breaking through the barriers!"
"Yes, our Mingwang Sect emphasizes proving the truth through killing, honing one's mind and martial arts in the experience of life and death, and keeping the light in one's heart in the battle on the battlefield. Our disciples can even look at life and death lightly, so it is naturally easier for them to break through this practice barrier than disciples of other sects!" Elder Feng Qinghe said, looking at Yan Liqiang twice, and suddenly remembered something, "Could it be that the Supervisor has also encountered a practice barrier now?"
Feeling that Elder Feng Qinghe did not have any evil thoughts or schemes in his mind, Yan Liqiang frankly admitted, "Yes, after I reached the peak of the seventh level of my archery practice, I seem to have encountered a practice barrier. I have not made any progress for a long time. I heard that if this practice barrier cannot be broken for a long time, once a demon appears in front of the barrier, it will bring very serious consequences!"
Hearing what Yan Liqiang said, Elder Feng Qinghe's face suddenly became extremely serious, and his voice became solemn. "The demon in front of the wall is like a living person seeing the gate of hell. Only one in ten can survive in the end. After practicing to this point, there is only one way to go, and that is to break the barrier with a fearless and courageous heart. Without breaking, there is no building. The guardian is very talented and has a good fate. His practice has been smooth all the way. It is rare for him to achieve such achievements at such a young age. However, according to the records of the sect classics left by our Mingwang Sect, the more talented the person is, the faster the progress of practice will be. Once encountered, the barrier will be particularly difficult. It will take more effort to break through. This is no small matter. The guardian must not be careless, and must be prepared early!"
"I also know that this matter is very serious. If it does not involve the secrets of the Ming Wang Sect, I was just about to ask Elder Feng how to overcome this difficulty if an elder disciple of the Ming Wang Sect encounters a situation like mine!"
Elder Feng Qinghe pondered for a moment, "The Mingwang Sect does have a secret method for this level, but in the Mingwang Sect, ordinary disciples below the elders would not know it unless they really encountered obstacles!"
"Oh, since it is the secret method of the Mingwang Sect, as long as Elder Feng doesn't tell it, then forget it!" Yan Liqiang smiled as usual.
Elder Feng Qinghe shook his head and said, "Master Supervisor, you have misunderstood. It is nothing for me to tell you this secret method, but it is too simple to explain. However, it is also the summary of the experience of our ancestors in the life and death of our Mingwang Sect. I hope that after Master Supervisor knows it, he will not spread it to others, otherwise there will always be some trouble!"
"Don't worry, Elder Feng. If I knew this secret method, I would never pass it on to others without the consent of the Mingwang Sect!"
Hearing what Yan Liqiang said, Elder Feng nodded, then looked around, and finally put his head close to Yan Liqiang's ear mysteriously, whispered a few words in a voice that only Yan Liqiang could hear, and then returned to normal, "Do you remember what I just said, Lord Supervisor?"
Yan Liqiang was stunned and couldn't believe it. "Is this the secret method of the Ming Wang Sect?"
Elder Feng Qinghe nodded, "Master Supervisor, don't doubt it. This is indeed a method summarized and verified by the ancestors of the Mingwang Sect. Although it seems incredible, it is the most effective. If even this method doesn't work, then perhaps you can only hope for a slim chance of enlightenment. As the saying goes, extraordinary methods are used for extraordinary difficulties. If Master Supervisor wants to try it, you must be careful..."
"Well, thank you Elder Feng for telling me!"
Feng Qinghe was about to say something, but Mo Ziling had already jumped out from the cabin at the back with laughter, "Brother Yan, Brother Yan, if we get to the manufacturing bureau, you have to take me to see how your ships are built..."
Mo Ziling is innocent and naive, but she is very outgoing. When she saw Yan Liqiang today, she started calling him "Brother Yan". In less than an hour, she had become familiar with Yan Liqiang.
"Zi Ling, don't be so disrespectful. This is not a sect!" Elder Feng Qinghe's face darkened slightly, and he immediately started to teach her a lesson.
"Hahaha, it's okay, it's okay, the shipyard is not far from the dock where we get off the ship. If Sister Zi Ling wants to see it, we can just go and take a look on the way..."
"Brother Yan, you are so nice!" Mo Ziling giggled, and when she saw Feng Qinghe glaring at her, she made a face at him...
At noon, the ship docked at the pier in Huanglong County!
At this time, the Huanglong County Wharf was being expanded. On both sides of the wharf, several tall iron cranes for loading and unloading goods were being installed, which surprised Ming Wangzong and his party. After Yan Liqiang's introduction, they also learned that the thing was also a new "gadget" made by the Manufacturing Bureau. The loading and unloading tools on the wharf made by the pulley block and steel crane arm can greatly improve the wharf's throughput and freight capacity...
(End of this chapter)