Chapter Thirty-Seven: The Disciples of the Han Family
Although what he said was crude, his insight was excellent, and it was precisely the essence of the Eight Great Divine Magic. It was originally the battle for fame of the eight guardian gods of the Taoist school.
These eight gods were all invincible and famous generals when they were alive. After death, they were worshipped by the Taoist sect and became the guardian gods of the Taoist sect.
The so-called Eight Great Divine Magic is to take the unparalleled bravery of these eight divine generals and use it to defeat the enemy.
Through visualization, breathing, and posture, the three are combined as one, reappearing the bravery of the gods on that day.
Even if one can truly bring out the heroic spirit of this god, and sense the presence of this god, they may even receive the divine power of the guardian deity, adding unimaginable might.
It can be said that this martial art is a comprehensive and profound technique that spans from beginner to advanced levels, surpassing even the most top-notch martial arts in this world.
Liu Bu-yi is now barely a beginner, only getting the form but not the spirit. Zhang Kai-huang naturally can't see the real danger coming.
"Liu Zhenren's fist method is so strong and fierce, it doesn't seem like a Taoist martial art, but rather seems to be passed down from some general's family?" Zhang Kaihong asked tentatively.
Liu Bu-yi smiled slightly: "The prefect's vision is indeed keen!"
But it didn't say that the Eight Great Styles were passed down from which sect or family. It made Zhang Kaihong think more, and he became even more fearful of Liu Bu's mysteriousness in his heart.
"Yes, I saw Master Ming take action last time. His swordsmanship uses softness to overcome stiffness and is unexpected. But I don't know which school of swordsmanship it belongs to?" Liu Buji asked.
Zhang Kai saw that Liu Bu Yi was unwilling to speak, so he didn't ask again. Asking further would be looking for trouble. Following Liu Bu Yi's words, he said: "This is the Ling She Sword Technique of my Upper Clear Sect, unfortunately Zhang has not yet mastered it, and it's laughable in front of True Man Liu!"
Liu shook his head and said: "So the Governor of Ming is indeed a Taoist disciple, I thought..."
"Now that I'm here, the Taoist sect's power is weakening. If I don't rely on the Yin Gui faction and seek their protection, how can I keep my official position stable?" Zhang Kaihong said with a bitter smile.
Since the Han and Tang dynasties, local door forces have been very prosperous. Not only are there four major doors such as super powerful doors, but each place also has small doors.
If someone wants to be an official without any backing from behind, no one in the local government will take you seriously!
Since the Wei and Jin dynasties and the Northern and Southern Dynasties, those who were not from a noble family could not become officials. Even if they managed to become officials, they would not be able to continue in office.
It wasn't until the great Sui dynasty established the imperial examination system that poor commoners had a chance to become officials. Even so, they could only hold minor positions, and even if they did become officials, it was still very difficult. They still had to find powerful patrons to rely on, just like Zhang Kaihuang!
Liu nodded sympathetically, this era really didn't have many channels for people at the bottom to move up. Even if it was a chaotic world and the Tang Dynasty reunified the country again, creating a new prosperous age.
But just looking at the origin of the 24 meritorious officials of Lingyan Pavilion, it can be known that even in such a chaotic world, there are not many opportunities for ordinary people to stand out.
The power of the gate is too strong. A good birth is really too important!
"All right, Liu Zhenren. Now we have already collected one thousand two of silver in our hands. If the government also allocates some silver, it will be enough to build a Taoist temple!"
Zhang Kaihong's words were polite, but in fact, one thousand two silver coins was not a small amount. However, it was under the name of Zhang Kaihong, the county magistrate, that he called on the elderly in the county to donate money to build a Taoist temple for Liu Buyi.
The so-called "fatherly elders" are naturally impossible to be ordinary people, but rather the big households with a good reputation in Yincheng County.
Let these people take out money to help the disaster victims, they might be heartbroken, but taking out money won't be pleasant. But when it comes to donating for Liu Bei's temple renovation, everyone is enthusiastic and eager to contribute.
Who doesn't have some major or minor calamities? And last time, it was the sweat-inducing bandits' attack on the city, all thanks to Liu Bei's real and unparalleled magical powers that summoned thunder and lightning, which scared those thieves away.
This won't keep Liu Bu-yi, the living god, in Yin City. What if one day this living god leaves? If Da Qian Ze's thieves come again, what can be done?
Under various efforts, these wealthy households in Yincheng County were very generous with their money, and within a short period of one or two days, they had already raised so much silver.
Liu Bu Yi didn't take this matter to heart. Someone built a Taoist temple, but no one came to worship... It didn't matter, anyway, what he needed most was incense and wishes!
Only Liu Bu-yi remembered that in the real history of the Tang Dynasty, they didn't use silver coins at all, but copper coins. Even when copper coins were not enough, silk and cloth were also used as money.
It wasn't until the mid-Ming dynasty, after the massive influx of silver from the Americas due to maritime trade, that it became a truly circulating currency.
It seems that this world of Great Tang is more prosperous than the real Sui and Tang dynasties!
"These things, Brother Zhang, you take care of them!" Liu said casually with a commanding tone. He also changed the way he addressed Ming Fu to "Brother Zhang"!
Zhang Kaihong's attitude changed, and he slightly bowed his head, saying very smoothly: "Yes!"
In this imperceptible process, the two people once again confirmed each other's identities and positions.
He sent Zhang Kaihong away and Liu Bu continued to practice in the room. The cultivation of Shenmo's eight styles just now was just a warm-up.
He is now pondering the Dao Xin Zhong Mo Great Method, although the method is considered top-notch in this great Tang world.
But in Liu Bu Yi's eyes, who came from the upper boundary, this kind of kung fu was nothing special.
The only thing that can make Liu Bu-yi interested is the various methods of using spiritual power, which is now the most important for him!
Others cultivate from refining essence into energy, practicing energy returning to spirit in this order.
But with the Qingyang Divine Lamp, Liu Buji was different. The power of incense and fire, to put it bluntly, is still a kind of willpower of all living beings, which is a kind of spiritual power.
With this Qingyang divine lamp, one can utilize the incense fire's wishful power and through the flame's burning, eliminate various impurities within the incense fire's wishful power.
Refine all sorts of wishes that those believers pray for and leave the purest spiritual power.
This is what they call "lamp oil"!
This made Liu Bu-yi's mental strength become extremely powerful even if he couldn't fully utilize all these things.
On the contrary, in terms of internal energy, there is no difference between him and ordinary second or third-rate martial artists.
And this Heart Demon Great Technique is precisely the use of spiritual power to display all sorts of magical abilities, compared to martial arts and swordsmanship that kill people, it can be said to be mysterious, strange and unpredictable!
Compared with the Upper Bound of Divine Realm, the Communication God's power is even more unfathomable, displaying all sorts of inconceivable techniques.
