Sword from the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 61 The Palm Strike That Splits Through the Void (Thanks to the generous patron, Starry Sea Dust Flying!)
Looking at the old horse sleeping against the tree, Zhou Yi felt a little complicated.

I never expected him to be this kind of person.

The last time I fought this guy to the death on Cangyan Mountain, it was also under a magnolia tree.

Unexpectedly, the blooming and withering came so quickly.

Old Ma, resting on the mountain breeze, wore a relieved smile and looked very peaceful, so Zhou Yi didn't move him.

"It's a pity that the temple's staff aren't here. Otherwise, considering you've given me the secret techniques, we'd at least give you a ring of the ritual bell and burn some City God's ordination certificate."

When a person dies, the debt is cleared.
Zhou Yi cupped his hands in farewell to this old acquaintance from Yongqiu.

Continue along the mountain road towards Nanyang.

After walking about ten miles, we reached a secluded mountain path, and the two acupoints, Yunmen and Lieque, that Old Ma had mentioned still lingered in our ears.

This is more like a peculiar technique for generating power than a traditional martial art.

Because we specialize in studying the two Qi points, there is no corresponding meridian Qi flow diagram.

"Old Ma just said it casually, so it shouldn't be too difficult to practice."

Zhou Yi walked for a while, then stopped to think about it.

Driven by curiosity, he found a millstone-sized rock by the roadside and sat down cross-legged to meditate.

The skill requirements for this skill should not be high.

Because these two acupoints are located on the Lung Meridian of Hand-Taiyin, Lao Ma did not emphasize that this meridian must be opened separately before practicing.

The implication is that it does not involve the innate, subtle level.

Then, the true qi in the Ren and Du meridians can also be activated when it flows to these two acupoints.

Zhou Yi's Lung Meridian of Hand-Taiyin was opened separately, so the true qi cultivated there naturally resides in the acupoints of this meridian.

This is where the true qi of the Ren and Du meridians becomes more refined.

Yunmen and Lieque are both acupoints that do not involve the Five Elements.

After being given a lecture by Xiao Fenghuang, Zhou Yi can be considered a paper expert.

For ordinary acupoints outside the Five Elements, it is easier to open them up to form a Qi channel.

Close your eyes and focus your energy, circulating it nine times nine times a day, completing a full cycle.

Following the techniques taught by Little Phoenix, calm your mind and focus on the Yunmen and Lieque acupoints.

A short while later, Zhou Yi made a discovery.

In any acupoint, there is indeed a gap in the wind, where a wisp of true energy is occasionally drawn in and then exhaled.

Each breath in and out is wonderfully mysterious.

So he tried to subtly control his true energy, slowly injecting it into his body with each breath.

Acupoints can be filled with a lot of true qi, just like the dantian can store true essence. However, the true qi in acupoints cannot be stored for long and will eventually be released.

Soon.
"Boom~!"

A thunderclap resounded in my mind.

Old Ma was right; it was indeed the inner demons manifesting as rain and thunder!
If one loses focus, not only will one fail to master this method, but it will also lead to disordered internal energy, which is extremely dangerous!
but,

The thunder, suppressed by Zhou Yi using the "Great Yu's Counsel" he had been studying along the way, did not seem like a demonic influence; on the contrary, it refreshed his mind.

If Ma Shouyi knew about this, he would surely rise from the dead and awaken.

The Qi of Yunmen and the Qi of Lieque were connected like thin threads. Instantly, the Qi was released, and the two moved downwards in unison!
Zhou Yi sensed something and suddenly struck out with his palm!
A clump of leaves half a zhang away was struck by an invisible force, causing it to move and sway its branches wildly without any wind.

magical!

Zhou Yi looked at his hands with great curiosity.

Although it wasn't very powerful, he had never ventured into this area before.

It's like progressing from attaching true qi to an object to releasing true qi outwards.

This is the prototype of the splitting palm technique!

Old Ma's method is quite good. The Qi channels haven't been opened yet, and it's just a wisp of true Qi being released, yet it has such an effect.

Zhou Yi laughed heartily.

"Old Ma, Old Ma, putting everything else aside, I'll burn some paper money for you during Qingming Festival."

Zhou Yi practiced his skills along the way, enjoying it immensely, and continued his journey deep into Huai'an County, eventually arriving in Zhenchang.

At this time, it was only a little over a hundred miles away from Nanyang.

Zhang Xutuo, Pushan Public Camp, Baling Gang, Emperor Ding, Eagle Faction, the Four Great Bandits, Yuwen Chengdu—all of them have disappeared.

The fact that no one was chasing them made it seem like something was missing.

Zhou Yi was in the middle of practicing his martial arts and didn't rush on his way. He found an inn in the city to continue practicing.
It has been thirty-one days since Emperor Ding's coffin was stolen.

child time.

On the bed in room number two on the second floor of the inn.

Zhou Yi woke up from his meditation posture.

He opened his eyes and looked at the wooden table ten feet away, where three burning candles were reflected in his eyes.

He gathered his strength while sitting cross-legged and pointed a finger out. "Pfft!"

Instantly, a strong gust of wind swept by.

The candle on the left suddenly went out!

With a turn of direction and another flick of the finger, the candle on the right was extinguished.

"Old Ma's method is indeed effective; he has made some progress in using telekinetic power."

Zhou Yi was overjoyed, and at the same time, he truly understood a principle.

People in the martial arts world don't often use this kind of long-range force when fighting in close combat.

Firstly, it consumes a considerable amount of true energy.

Secondly, the return of qi is slower after it is released.

In close combat, a slow recovery of energy means that it is easy to become insufficient in one's energy reserves.

If you only use half of your true energy to fight back then, you'll probably be caught off guard and suffer a great loss.

Zhou Yi stayed at the inn for two more days.

At this point, the fifth meridian, the Hand Shaoyin Heart Meridian, was opened!

According to the original schedule, it would take some more time.

Lately, I've been feeling more relaxed, and even my breathing seems to have become much smoother.

The "Heart Sutra" that Little Phoenix mentioned, which is difficult to understand in common sense, has now come to fruition naturally.

"Alright, it's time to go to Nanyang."

Stillness breeds restlessness, but I've learned from my previous experience.

The current situation in Nanyang is all hearsay. To be on the safe side, I should change out of my blue robe first, since Emperor Ding and the others have seen it.

Zhou Yi left the inn around noon and went to a clothing store to buy a simple linen Taoist robe, a common sight in the city.

He also bought a dusty peach wood sword and a tattered Bagua mirror with rotten edges from a roadside vendor.

He held a banner used by wandering sorcerers, with the words "Yin Yang" written on both sides.

His hair was tied up with a piece of coarse cloth, and he carried a small bundle containing some paper money, paper money, and paper banners for guiding souls.

At first glance, he appears to be a down-on-his-luck folk 'yin-yang master'.

Upon closer examination, it not only has no flaws, but it can also answer questions fluently.

After all, they are professionals.

Zhou Yi slung the peach wood sword over his shoulder, pondering his next move.

"If someone in a family passes away and they hire a Taoist priest to perform a funeral service, I can earn some travel expenses along the way. If I encounter a wealthy family who wants to make a proper visit, I might be able to make a small fortune."

I wanted to pretend to be an artist, but the artist is too elegant and attracts too much attention.

It's better to incorporate something more folksy and down-to-earth.

The only flaw is that he is too handsome, and his inner cultivation and temperament give Zhou Yi a touch of worldly charm even when he is seemingly ordinary.

"This humble Taoist... well, I am the Wood Taoist."

Zhou Yi chuckled mischievously, waving the banner, but then he thought about it again.

"Never mind, Master Mu is a good friend, so I won't cause him any karma."

“Yi Yi, then this humble Taoist shall become the Taoist Yi.”

Zhou Yi walked into the streets of Zhenchang, a small town, and adjusted his posture for a while.

Only then did he leisurely walk towards Nanyang County.
……

In the row of large houses near the west side of Nanyang County.

Numerous members of the Nanyang Gang came and went, creating a noisy scene in front of the house.

This place is the headquarters of the Nanyang Gang.

Although the Nanyang Gang was one of the eight gangs and ten associations, its reputation was not as great as that of the Yellow River Gang, which dominated the Yellow River basin.

Within Nanyang Commandery itself, they were a formidable overlord.

Even the three heroes and four madmen of the Yellow River Gang had to humble themselves and act subserviently when they arrived here.

The county is home to eight major forces, including three factions, four gangs, and one association, all of which look to the Nanyang Gang for leadership.

These major powers have absolute authority over all matters, large and small, within the entire prefecture.

The government offices in the city were filled with their people.

Outsiders have no right to point fingers here.

After the turmoil in the country, this situation worsened, but the common people in the county were very supportive, longing for peace and tranquility.

Since Yang Zhen was elected as the leader of the eight major forces, commanding tens of thousands of gang members and countless skilled fighters, Nanyang has been able to rest easy, enjoying peace, stability, and prosperity.

In Nanyang County, the name "Crescent Blade" commands respect and praise from all.

however,
This powerful leader, renowned throughout the region, did not necessarily have everything go smoothly.
……

(End of this chapter)