The Post Sky Tipping Era
Chapter 775 - 556: Defects

Chapter 775: Chapter 556: Defects

Li Yi was preparing to find a suitable place within the bustling city of the Capital, spanning three hundred miles, and wait for an unexpected event.

Regardless of whether the cross-border person in the Imperial Palace was his father, as long as he received the letter, he would definitely come looking for him. As to whether he was a friend or foe, that was uncertain. He couldn’t gamble on it, so he needed a place from which he could attack or retreat.

"The Dragon and Tiger Energy shroud the entire Capital, suppressing Daoist Skills and making them difficult to perform, akin to a grand array trapping all cultivators. But since it is an array, it must have a flaw. Once the flaw is found, the influence of the Dragon and Tiger Energy can be avoided."

Li Yi looked towards the heavens, searching for the flaws in the Capital’s land.

Unfortunately, his cultivation time was short, and he was not very adept at deciphering the Heaven and Earth Array. However, he had great perception.

Moreover, this grand array formed by the Dragon and Tiger Energy was not constructed by a master but emerged spontaneously, thus it was not perfect. Finding the flaw wasn’t difficult.

As Li Yi was wandering aimlessly in the Capital, he already felt that he was being followed.

Although the follower was very cautious, he could not escape Li Yi’s perception.

"It’s the Jinyi Guard."

Li Yi thought to himself upon discovering many evolver auras. Although these auras were not conspicuous to others, they were as glaring as candle flames in the night to him—impossible to ignore.

"The defense forces of this Capital are indeed strong. Outside, the National Guardian Generals watch over; inside, the Jinyi Guard patrols, along with the suppression of the Dragon and Tiger Energy. Unless the enemy is too powerful, it’s difficult to cause trouble in this city. But that’s understandable; it’s the place where the incense fire belief of the nation’s people converges. If chaos erupts, it would definitely shake the foundation of the nation."

He contemplated briefly, untroubled by the covert Jinyi Guards, letting them follow him without affecting his actions.

Approximately two hours later.

Li Yi observed the mountainous terrain and the Dragon and Tiger Energy and truly found a flaw.

There, the Dragon and Tiger energies converged, the aura disrupted, Yin and Yang unbalanced, chaotic and unclear, where the grand array had the least effect on that region.

Without delay, he immediately proceeded towards that area.

With a movement of his feet.

His figure instantly vanished, turning into a silver bolt of lightning, gliding through the sky, tearing through the air in an instant, stirring a silk-like whirlwind, with only the sound of rolling thunder heard from afar, but his figure had disappeared.

The nearby Jinyi Guard, startled by such a scene, rushed out together.

"Such a terrifying Daoist, this power is simply inhuman; is he really not some spirit monster from the wilderness?"

Feeling the tremor in the air, a Jinyi Guard’s face changed suddenly, not daring to approach.

The Daoist from earlier seemed like a roaring tiger, and the overflowing power in his movements transmitted directly from afar, instantly causing goosebumps and a surge of crisis sensation.

This feeling left no doubt; with just a single strike, their bodies would immediately explode into flesh.

"This Daoist entered the Capital along with Prince Xin, he must have some purpose, do not lose track of him." Another Jinyi Guard whispered urgently, hastening to pursue in that direction.

The nearby Jinyi Guards activated quickly as well.

Although their Tao Skills were hindered, Li Yi’s Gang Qi was still intact. With fourteen major acupoints opened, coupled with the Dragon and Tiger bloodline, his Qi-Blood was overwhelmingly strong, and the Gang Qi had become tangible. Although he couldn’t achieve Cloud Riding, low-altitude flying was no issue.

Very soon.

A silver bolt of lightning descended from the heavens, landing on a stone bridge.

The lightning dissipated, revealing Li Yi’s figure.

The passerby nearby was startled, looking this way with terror.

Li Yi paid no attention; before him was a man-made lake, filled with numerous boats, decorated with lanterns and lights, bustling back and forth.

"This is the place, where the nine waters converge into one, the Dragon and Tiger Meeting Place. The lake forms a circle, resembling a Dragon Ball, seemingly gathering fortune, but in reality, it’s chaotic and obscure, with mixed and turbulent aura."

At this moment, he felt that the shackles of his Mana had loosened considerably, and his whole body felt a sense of relief.

However, he was not at the center yet, he needed to move forward a bit more.

"The center of the lake, that’s where the flaw is." Li Yi mused, just about to proceed when suddenly, the Jinyi Guards could no longer restrain themselves and charged out from all directions.

There weren’t many, only eight or nine.

But each one was elite, their eyes shining brightly in the night, all with strong muscular bodies, moving swiftly like the wind.

"Inspiration realm." Li Yi glanced over.

With such strength, without encountering the Incense Fire God, they could walk unchallenged in this world. If they further condensed the soul and gathered some incense, they could undergo qualitative change, manipulate nature’s spiritual energy, and command unbelievable spells and powers, bringing a unique path of cultivation to this world.

"Master Taiyi, such skill, traversing thirty miles in an instant. If I hadn’t received the news early, I wouldn’t have believed to meet Master Taiyi here."

A middle-aged man, with a gold medal at his waist and a precious sword in his hand, clad in a Flying Fish Robe, strode forward with a serious expression.

His appearance caused nearby pedestrians to scatter in panic.

In the Capital, everyone knew to stay away from the Jinyi Guards; they could act before asking for permission, wielding extensive power, and possessing impressive strength. There was a witness who saw a most ordinary Jinyi Guard kill a tiger that had escaped from the pharmacy with three punches and then leisurely disappear.

"I am Jinyi Guard Commander Liu Lingyun, greetings to Master Taiyi."

The Jinyi Guard stopped three yards away from Li Yi, clasped his fists and bowed, his attitude neither servile nor overbearing.

The other Jinyi Guards did not approach, merely resting their hands on their sabers, standing around imposing enough to disperse everyone.

Li Yi said, "In this brief time you’ve managed to know my Taoist name and locate me; the Capital’s Jinyi Guards indeed have skills. But I’m not interested in you, go play by yourselves, don’t disturb me."

After speaking, he waved his hand, signaling them to leave.

"Such a powerful figure as the Daoist, I dare not be careless in the slightest. I wonder what purpose you have in bringing Prince Xin to the Capital? As a Jinyi Guard Commander, I possess some capabilities. If there’s any way I can assist the Daoist, I will do so wholeheartedly, ensuring your satisfaction," Liu Lingyun said.

"Want to help? Fine, tell me who taught you Jinyi Guards to cultivate, just bring that person to me," Li Yi said calmly.

Liu Lingyun paused, then said, "This is confidential; I cannot disclose a single bit, or my clan could face annihilation. Daoist, perhaps make another request."

"Since you cannot do that, spare your breath. Being merely in the inspiration realm does not qualify you to manage my affairs," Li Yi said.

As these words fell, Liu Lingyun’s pupils suddenly contracted.

It wasn’t just him.

The nearby Jinyi Guards were also aghast.

Inspiration realm?

Where did this Daoist acquire such crucial court secrets? It’s known that any minute information about the Jinyi Guard is never to be leaked; even Commanders must be cautious daily, as a slip of the tongue means death for either themselves or the other party.

Yet this vital secret was casually spoken by the Daoist.

In an instant.

They drew their blades and glanced around.

A Jinyi Guard immediately sprang into action, leaping into the nearest shop to carry out a silencing, disregarding who the other party may be.

It was simply because Li Yi’s words might have been overheard earlier; thus, they would rather kill unjustly than let anyone escape.

An inspiration realm Jinyi Guard aiming to kill — who in the Capital could resist?

But at this moment.

Boom!

A silver lightning bolt struck down out of thin air.

The Jinyi Guard who was about to kill was suddenly aware of mortal danger, hurriedly evaded but was still a step too slow, struck on half his body, and passed out.

Li Yi showed no expression, saying, "Are these confidentiality measures useful? If I shout a few words, do you plan to slaughter everyone in the Capital? Save your energy; if you want to silence, you should kill me first. As long as I live, you cannot guard this cultivation secret."

Liu Lingyun and other Jinyi Guard Commanders now wore heavy expressions.

The silver lightning bolt struck with formidable power; it could kill a master. If they clashed with the Daoist, even exhausting every Jinyi Guard in the Capital might be futile.

Indeed.

This endeavor proved truly difficult, likely leading to a major incident.

"I do not like forcing others; you can’t ask your mouths for anything anyway. Tomorrow, many things will naturally have an answer," Li Yi finished speaking, waving his Daoist robe again, indicating them to leave.

Liu Lingyun remained silent; he wasn’t a match for the Daoist, and had to watch him — if anything stirred, he could immediately know.

Seeing them still standing motionless, Li Yi suddenly shouted, gathering Fist Intent as murderous aura emerged: "Leave."

In an instant.

All Jinyi Guards had their senses triggered, feeling a deadly danger enveloping them entirely, unavoidable and inescapable, losing their minds, seeming to glimpse an angry, golden-eyed Vajra suppressing them, riding dragon and tiger.

At this moment, they felt like grass and ants, crushed by boundless divine might, trembling uncontrollably.

Poof!

A mouthful of blood sprayed out, turning all Jinyi Guard Commanders pale, darkening their vision, and leaving them weak on the ground, severely injured.

Once they regained consciousness, they found the Daoist had vanished, going who knows where.

"Who exactly is this Taoyi Taoist, possessing such terrifying power? What are those several National Guardian Generals doing, enjoying incense fire from twelve reigns, yet allowing such a figure into the Capital?" Liu Lingyun now trembled, wiped the blood from his mouth; at this moment, he couldn’t even grasp the saber at his waist.

His mind was suppressed by Fist Intent, clouded by an indelible shadow.

Merely recalling, he vaguely saw the angry, golden-eyed Vajra riding dragon and tiger again.

Under such circumstances, he found his fighting spirit entirely gone, lacking even the thought to wield a blade, wishing only to be a coward, to flee afar.

"Quickly report this matter."

Some Commanders gritted their teeth, struggled to stand, called forth an aide, then asked to bring his horse as he prepared to enter the Imperial Palace.

Yet, after only a few steps, this Commander blacked out again, fainting directly.

This was soul damage.

In the end, only Liu Lingyun and another Commander barely managed to endure, took responsibility for the matter, and rode off in a rush.