"An upper god's barrier? Which upper god?" Li Tianming's eyes widened, his face full of disbelief.
"I'm not sure. Perhaps it has something to do with our ancestors. After all, there are many dragon-shaped Heavenly Patterns on it." Yi Xingyin examined it closely. "With my attainments in the art of Heavenly Patterns, I'm still completely at a loss before this kind of barrier. That shows just how profound its creation is. I have spent my entire life studying the protective barriers of the major sects, yet I have never seen one so wondrous. However, something is wrong with this barrier's condition. Perhaps the long passage of time has thrown its structure into chaos, causing internal conflicts. It may be entering its final stage of decay."
"Barriers have an expiration date too?" Li Tianming clicked his tongue.
"Of course. There is nothing in this world that is immortal." Yi Xingyin frowned as he studied it. "By my judgment, although its structure is chaotic, lasting another hundred years or so should not be a problem."
"That's good."
"No matter what, this barrier was most likely laid down by our ancestors. It would be best not to let anyone destroy it," Yi Xingyin said.
Li Tianming shared the same thought.
"There's activity on the other side. Someone may be fighting! Perhaps someone is trying to destroy the barrier!" Yi Xingyin exclaimed.
During their journey, he had absorbed quite a few spiritual essences to heal his injuries. His body had recovered a little, enough for him to barely move. But to fully recover and regain his combat power, he would probably need a long period of quiet cultivation.
"I'll go take a look. You hide first?" Li Tianming asked.
"Fine." Yi Xingyin knew Li Tianming had the ability to protect himself, so he was