Chapter 314: A drink that strengthens the heart
The mysterious realm of Baotong Chan Temple is named Heart Refining Hall.
It is somewhat similar to the Thunder Fire Refining Hall on Mount Wudang. It is a wonderful area formed by special terrain, special buildings and coincidence.
The same is true for some places that are inherently evil.
This Heart Refining Hall has a total of five levels to deal with five "obstacles". As long as you pass one level, you will get the opportunity to enter a state of enlightenment.
And Li Yan has passed four levels!
The level is in the form of an illusion, reflected on Divine Sense, and consumes a lot of money. It is a miracle that Li Yan can sustain it until now in the eyes of several old monks.
One of the old monks frowned slightly and said, "This man is a martial arts practitioner. Could it be that he is relying on his will to overdraw Divine Soul? This would be dangerous."
Tong Xuan thought for a moment and picked up a stick from the side.
This stick is forged from Heavenly Spiritual Treasure. It is crystal clear, like glass, and has the words "Deshan Staff" engraved on it. It is obviously not an ordinary stick.
Tongxuan held the stick and said in a deep voice, "Don't worry, this boy's energy and blood are still full, it doesn't seem like he has an overdrawn soul. If necessary, the poor monk will wake him up in advance."
"There are very few people who can survive this Habitual Obstacle right now. If it can be explored, it will be an opportunity for him..."
At the door of the Great Hero Hall, Li Yan's pupils were dilated, his clothes were wet with sweat, his feet were trembling, but he still could not step over the threshold...
On the other side, in the fantasy world.
Li Yan gasped and stared straight ahead.
There was also him in the courtyard ahead, Severing Dust Blade holding a knife and flower in his hand, his eyes cold, pacing slowly, and occasionally provoking.
"What a coward!"
Li Yan couldn't help but grit his teeth and cursed.
In the first four levels, he broke through Obstruction of Views and Affliction Obstacle. Although he was a little tired, it was also a mental exercise and he gained a lot.
Subsequently, Karmic Obstacle, Retribution Obstacle, he went through Three Evil Paths, three journeys and eight difficulties, like a hard training, relying on Great Luo Dharma Body to recover, he made it through the past.
But this level really gave him a headache.
He already vaguely knew that this was "Habitual Obstacle".
The so-called "Habitual Obstacle" refers to extremely subtle obstacles, which are the negative effects of habits developed over a long period of time in the past.
Everyone has habits, and sometimes you don't even notice them.
To give an inappropriate example, for example, when someone is studying and working, he needs some small means, such as listening to music and making a pot of tea, to get into the state...
Another example is when fighting with others, you always like to make the first move.
This habit can sometimes be an advantage and help you achieve your goals, but if you want to go further, it can often become a hindrance.
This thing is "Habitual Obstacle".
While in the Phosphate Mine Canyon, Li Yan encountered a Tibetan secret master and later made a special effort to inquire and collect information.
This "Habitual Obstacle" is particularly valued in Tantric Buddhism.
I didn't expect it to be so difficult.
The "him" on the opposite side knows all the moves and habits of Li Yan very well, even better than himself.
Every time I fight, I will be caught in a flaw and start a fight, which is even more frustrating than facing Zhang XiaoShan.
But this is also an opportunity.
Problems are like a backpack. Many people can easily see the problems of others, but few people can clearly see their own problems.
The "him" in front of me is like a mirror, showing all his shortcomings nakedly.
For example, he was too rigid at the beginning, always directly using Pigua Palm to break the goal, and then solved the problem with tricky attacks or lightning methods.
Once blocked, I was eager to use Soul Hooking Chain.
Unknowingly, these trump cards have become a further obstacle to his Martial Arts. Li Yan is a little scared just thinking about it.
Thinking of this, he roared again and rushed forward.
This time, instead of using cleave, Heavenly Thunder Demon Subduing Hammer was used directly. On the fist, the electric arc squeaked and crashed down.
Sure enough, the effect was immediate after changing the trick.
The opponent quickly dodged, revealing his flaw.
However, Li Yan did not fall for the trick and directly attacked with lightning.
If he were ordinary, he would definitely change his moves, seize this flaw, and use dark thunder or cunning methods.
But flaws don't necessarily have to be caught.
Everything is impermanent, winning is a good move!
Bang!
With a loud noise, the figure flew several meters away, but while rolling on the ground, the scars all over its body had been completely repaired.
Li Yan followed closely, and Severing Dust Blade slashed down suddenly.
But as soon as he took action, he realized something was wrong.
When I attack with this sword technique, I also pay too much attention to the routine, habitually attacking with the knife, and there is not enough variety in the closing moves.
Sure enough, "he" seized the flaw again on the ground, raised his head, and used the Nine Rolls Eighteen Falls throwing method in Red Fist. He directly separated his feet, stood up and turned his elbows.
Bang!
Li Yan was hit by an elbow in the head. He was dizzy and stumbled to the ground. He was in a trance again.
He knew that this was the reason for excessive consumption of Divine Soul.
Without any hesitation, Li Yan quickly repaired it with Great Luo Dharma Body, got up and continued to face the enemy.
Through "him" in front of him, Li Yan is like looking at his past self. Those habits formed during martial arts training and those routines summarized in fighting against enemies gradually become blurred in his mind.
All the moves seemed to have been forgotten.
His attacks are getting faster and faster, Pigua, Red Fist, Yin Lei Shou, Demon Subduing Hammer... all of them are just for instinctive purposes, like an antelope hanging its horns, leaving no trace.
Finally, after another loud blow, the "him" on the opposite side flew several meters away. After standing up, his eyes met, and his figure gradually disappeared.
Li Yan then breathed a sigh of relief and took a step forward.
In an instant, the surrounding scene changed drastically.
He looked up and saw that he had entered Great Hero Hall at some point. The Zen sound of wooden fish was floating, the Buddhist lanterns were like stars, and the incense was bright. In front of him was the tall Buddha statue of Shakyamuni.
The transition between reality and reality made Li Yan feel like he was in a dream, his eyes changed from empty to confused, and he was a little at a loss...
Bang!
At this moment, he received a solid blow on his head.
But he saw Master Tong Xuan, who had arrived behind him at some point. After knocking him down with a stick, he shouted, "Hey! When we went deep into Prajna Paramita, we saw Five Aggregates are Empty!"
He held a stick in one hand and tangled his thumb and middle finger on the other hand.
This is Buddhist Dharma Teaching Mudra.
Li Yan felt a thunderous sound in his mind, as if a window had been opened in a dark room, Spiritual Light shone in, and a bright light suddenly appeared.
He felt something in his heart, and immediately sat cross-legged, his eyes slightly closed, and the insights in the illusion kept echoing in his mind.
I don't know how long it took before Li Yan slowly opened his eyes.
There was no one inside the Great Hero Hall, and the sky was bright outside. It was past noon, with blue sky and white clouds, and a gentle breeze.
Li Yan stood up slowly, touched the bulge on his head, and wondered whether to laugh or cry, "Is this a Zen stick?"
"The old monk is too down-to-earth..."
Even so, a great joy arose in my heart.
Since leaving Li Family Fortress, he has either fought or practiced, and feels that his strength has improved rapidly, but after all, many hidden dangers have been left behind.
Zhang XiaoShan can point out nothing more than tricks.
And last night, it was like a heavy rain, cleansing the mind and filling up many spiritual flaws.
Walking out of the Great Hero Hall, Li Yan stretched slowly, feeling clear-headed and relaxed.
The things that were weighing on my mind no longer seemed important.
"Amitabha."
At this moment, a young novice monk outside the hall came over, clasped his hands and said, "Donor Li, Master Tong Xuan, please come over."
"Hmm."
Li Yan didn't waste any time and followed the other party through many corridors and came to a Zen room.
I saw Master Tong Xuan sitting cross-legged with rosary beads in his hands.
"Thank you, Master."
Li Yan quickly handed over his hand and thanked him.
As if feeling the change in his aura, Tong Xuan Wei nodded slightly with a smile in his eyes, "It seems that Donor Li has gained a lot. Don't take what happened last night to heart."
As he spoke, he explained the reasons.
Li Yan Then I realized that the opportunity was Great Hero Hall Heart Refining Hall.
Baotong Temple has a long history. It was first built by Xiao Tong, Prince Zhaoming of the Liang Dynasty, and was named "Donglin Temple". During the Southern Song Dynasty, it was also called "Chongning Wanshou Temple". It was a royal temple of the Daxuan Dynasty.
This place was originally an aperture point in the earth veins near Wuchang. From the time of its construction, some Heavenly Spiritual Treasure were used. In addition, it was destroyed by wars and rebuilt again and again, and this realm of refining the mind gradually came into being.
Of course, there are conditions for entering.
The first is to ask Buddhist disciples to set up a grand formation and open it.
Second, he couldn't be on guard, so he deliberately concealed it. When he stepped into the courtyard, he entered it unknowingly.
The third is to use the Zen stick-drinking method to awaken and digest the gains.
Even the stick held by the old monk was a Buddhist instrument, left by Zen Master Huangbo. At that time, Zen Master Linji Yixuan asked him for advice, but Zen Master Huangbo didn't say anything and just took out the stick and beat it to wake him up.
"Deshan Staff, Linji drink" is famous in Zen Buddhism.
Although this stick was a severe blow, Li Yan had really benefited from it, so how could he complain and give thanks again?
Master Tong Xuan smiled and said, "Donor Li has helped me again and again. It's just a small matter, no need to worry about it."
"May 13th is Nation Protecting Ming King Buddha's Birthday. We have to make preparations. I heard that Donor Li will also be refining magic weapons on that day?"
Li Yan nodded and said, "That's right, I came to Wuchang this time just for this matter. I also want to thank your temple for your help and for using the precious land to refine weapons with us."
Master Tong Xuan pondered for a moment, "Overlord's Well is included in Wu Prefecture City. It is said that Chu Overlord got through it, and it is somewhat similar to Zhuodao Spring."
"In the Overlord's Well depths, there was originally an underground cold pool spring. If it is combined with the Zhuodao Spring spiritual water, the forged magic weapon can be even more Spiritual Charm."
"Unfortunately, Overlord's Well has suddenly become turbid in recent times. Yellow water often gushes out. It smells bad. I don't know what happened."
"The temple is short of manpower and has no time to check. Donor Li can go and check it out when he has time. If it can be solved, it will be beneficial to both of us."
"No problem."
Li Yan agreed immediately, "I'll take a look when I get back."
After he left, Master Tong Xuan was thoughtful and took out a booklet from the bookshelf on the side, with Li Yan information clearly written on it.
In the eyes of others, even if Li Yan becomes famous, he is still too young and far from being famous for suppressing one party or influencing the situation.
But being able to overcome the five "obstacles" is even more extraordinary in the eyes of Zen people. Those who can do this at a young age have innate potential.
An innate master has a completely different meaning...
"Overlord's Well?"
In Yuquan Temple, Master Lu was a little annoyed when his work was interrupted, but when he heard that it was related to Overlord's Well, he still nodded and said, "It does happen."
"Zhuodao Spring is located in Subduing Tiger Mountain, and there are mineral veins underneath it. The Lingquan water belongs to Gengjin (yang), Overlord's Well is located in Wu Prefecture City, and the underground Water Vein is connected to the river water, which is Xin Metal (yin)."
"Therefore, Zhuodao Spring water can temper the edge of a weapon, making it strong Solemn and Killing Intent, while Overlord's Well water is soft, suitable for making jewelry and other magic weapons, and can also be used to increase the toughness of inlaid talismans."
"I once sent people to Overlord's Well, but the cause was not found. It was probably caused by the diversion of the underground Water Vein. The cold spring water is the icing on the cake. It won't be a big problem if it disappears."
"Then Overlord's Well, the people around Attendant, Baotong Chan Temple let you go and see it. It's probably because there is a shortage of manpower, and we don't want this matter to make people panic..."
"That's it."
Li Yan immediately understood after hearing it.
It doesn't hurt to take a look at this kind of thing, after all, this time it has really benefited.
When we returned to Wu Prefecture City, it was almost dusk.
The day Dragon Boat Race has come to an end, and the Zen monks in the three cities of Wuchang have set up altars and set off flames to pray for the souls of the dead.
In previous years, this kind of thing usually started on the fifth day of May and would be stopped after three consecutive days, but this year it has been carried out for ten days.
The people didn't know why, but they wouldn't miss such a thing. Devoted men and women came from their homes one after another to pray and offer sacrifices.
Li Yan pinched Yang Seal and immediately could smell some yin energy looming on the river surface, wandering around.
Today, many things have become clear.
The double-pupiled Feng Shui Master Yu LanShan plans to take advantage of the right time, place and people to suppress the demon Feng Shui bureau in one fell swoop.
Nowadays, Tortoise and Snake Gods has condensed, and the Yin Energy that have accumulated over the years on the Yangtze River are like sediments churning, appearing one after another, so they must be transcended every night.
Although it is cumbersome, it is like a thorough dredging. For a long time from now on, the water will be calm and calm from this section to the mouth of the Three Gorges, and there will be no water ghosts causing trouble.
Therefore, both the royal family and the Zen sect are very cooperative.
Of course, there are other options in the future.
On May 13th, the birthday of Emperor Guan Saintly Monarch, both in the world and among the people, a grand sacrifice will be held to cleanse away the evil spirits.
On May 15th, "Great Dragon Boat Festival", during the day is the Dragon Boat Race finals, and in the evening "Lifting the Bodhisattva" will be held.
This is a kind of god-wandering ceremony, which involves carrying the statues of gods out of the temple and parading them along the villages and river banks. The main force is the water god General Yang Si.
Royal Palace of Wu Prefecture has ordered that Yangtze River Coast villages, towns and wharves will all participate, and the Yangtze River will be connected in one fell swoop to suppress evil spirits.
Not only can it break Barbarian King Tomb White Tiger Evil, but it can also prevent flooding in the Yangtze River for several years, providing stability and help to the southwest war situation.
With such a large operation and layout, manpower is naturally in short supply.
Back at the Chamber of Commerce Hall, Li Yan looked at everyone in the Tian family and found that nothing was wrong, so he set off for Overlord's Well.
There are many lakes near Wuchang, and the city is no exception. Apart from the Wangfu Green Wave Lake, Ziyang Lake is the largest.
Ziyang Lake It can be regarded as a Wu Prefecture City scene. Both Lu You and Yellow Court Jian once went boating on the lake, leaving behind the good sentences "Ten miles of pavilions and pavilions are scented with lotus flowers" and "Ten miles of railings are leaning on the fence with the scent of lotus flowers".
And Overlord's Well is located in the northwest corner of Ziyang Lake.
Li Yan checked Overlord's Well because he was entrusted by Baotong Chan Temple, so there was no need to cover up. The government also sent several Yamen Runner to follow them and went straight to Ziyang Lake...
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