"Master, the appearance of the black hole is not something within our decision-making capacity. Why not follow the contact method recorded by the last Sect Leader in the book to obtain contact and discuss how to respond together?"
The elder in the purple robe stroked his beard, lost in thought.
Guanyi Celestial Master’s thoughts were similar, yet he had this idea.
The Celestial Master’s Mansion has been passed down to his generation, enduring various changes, with many interruptions.
Moreover, previous Sect Leaders have retreated into seclusion over time.
Now it is indeed worthwhile to summon informed individuals or reclusive masters according to the contact method recorded in the book and gather at the Celestial Master’s Mansion for a joint discussion.
As for the specific contacts, the book does not mention a word.
The contact method has not been updated for four successive Sect Leaders, so it is uncertain whether it will be effective.
Now we can only hope that it works and that contact can be made!
The next morning.
Guanyi Celestial Master arrived at the martial arts arena and selected a capable person from the disciples according to the requirements recorded in ancient books!
The so-called capable person has extraordinary luck!
The birth date must be auspicious and they need to have joined the sect for ten years!
From thousands of people, Guanyi Celestial Master finally selected three!
Divided into three paths!
Each of the three received a Blue Jade Pendant!
The jade pendant was very rustic and ancient, kept in a wooden box, and only brought out today.
The pendant was shaped like a half-moon bamboo, with nine tiny holes in the center!
The holes corresponded to the arrangement of the seven stars in the sky!
Every mid-month, the seven stars in the starry sky will appear particularly bright, and at that time, holding the pendant, align the holes with the arrangement of the seven stars. The ninth hole will point the direction of the path!
But due to the vastness of the goal, it was composed of three pendants!
The other two pendants also had nine holes in the seven-star layout!
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However, all three pendant’s ninth hole deviations pointed to a triangle vertex!
The three Daoist disciples meeting the conditions, holding the jade tokens, followed the guidance of the seven stars under the moonlight and started from the directions indicated by the eighth and ninth holes of the pendants, eventually converging at the destination!
Guanyi Celestial Master brought the three to the inner chamber of the Celestial Master’s Mansion, marked them with seals, and re-read the Daoist principles.
He outlined the importance and urgency of this trip.
After receiving their orders, the three swore an oath before the Celestial Master statue and descended Dragon Tiger Mountain in the afternoon, carrying the jade pendants.
At the foot of the mountain, they used the seven holes of the pendants to align with the seven stars in the sky to indicate the direction of the ninth hole, and thus divided into three paths, embarking on the journey to contact the unknown entity.
Guanyi Celestial Master stood at the mountain top and watched the three descending backs until they disappeared at the end of the stone steps, still feeling uneasy.
His heart was full of worries.
The seven-star guidance is recorded in ancient books as well, having been widely used in ancient nighttime military marches.
Three armies holding three bone tokens, with holes engraved with the seven-star trajectory. As the seven stars in the sky don’t move, as long as the three armies align the seven holes, they will proceed along the path engraved by the eighth hole, and the ninth hole is where the three armies converge!
This guiding method must go through precise measurement, and the engraving accuracy at the eighth hole location is extremely demanding!
Any slight deviation could result in tremendous errors!
Thus, at the eighth hole location, a station is set up, or a mark made, enabling the Pathfinder to find the marked point indicated by the eighth hole and then proceed to the route indicated by the ninth hole.
The eighth hole station can also be called a relay station, used to correct potential deviations during the journey, ensuring the path to the ninth hole convergence.
Guanyi Celestial Master sighed inwardly, marveling at the extraordinary wisdom of the ancients who pointed the way using incredible methods despite the absence of modern technology.
The pity is that countless legacies have been lost over hundreds of years, gradually fading from the public eye in his generation.
What’s more, whether the relay stations exist is still unknown.
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Great Xia Kingdom, Security Bureau, inside the conference room.
Numerous Great Xia Kingdom officials gathered, every person had at least three stars on their shoulder!
More than twenty people, led by Song Xiangdong.
At this moment, all eyes were focused on the screen showing the footage.
The footage was shot by tourists showing Dragon Tiger Mountain shaking!
The scene shifted to the statue collapse within the Celestial Master’s Mansion, followed by startled birds flying and animals fleeing with tourists screaming in panic.
"Director, the anomaly at the Celestial Master’s Mansion mountain top has subsided!"
"However, outside speculation about the Celestial Master’s Mansion is rising, with most discussions questioning if Daoist immortals exist at the Celestial Master’s Mansion!"
"Whether the Dragon Tiger Mountain earthquake is related to divine manifestations remains a hot topic; as of now, the Celestial Master’s Mansion has not responded, further fueling widespread curiosity!"
"Director, should we intervene?"
An assistant first raised the key point of the meeting.
Various experts and high-ranking officials began the discussion.
"We should first send geological experts to Dragon Tiger Mountain for seismic surveys!"
"First, to ensure Dragon Tiger Mountain doesn’t quake again. Secondly, it’s necessary for the disciples at the Celestial Master’s Mansion to step down and for the Sect Leader to clarify the incident to avoid greater misunderstanding!"
One high-ranking official with three stars on his shoulder offered his opinion, gaining approval from many.
From the current situation, only issuing a professional inspection report can give netizens an explanation, telling them there are no immortals, just simple geological activities!
However, some knowledgeable experts remained silent.
Because some experts who had met Lin Beichen before believed that there might indeed be extraordinary individuals in the world, and legends about the Celestial Master’s Mansion on Dragon Tiger Mountain had always circulated, so they maintained skepticism and did not express their opinions.
"Just continue observing, no need to pay special attention, and no need to deliberately control public opinion."
Song Xiangdong responded, then continued, "Those with four-star shoulders stay, others may leave!"
The person who first asked was somewhat perplexed, expecting a more focused follow-up, but Song Xiangdong ended the discussion abruptly.
Others who raised opinions also found it odd since the handling was different from usual.
If it were usual, things of this nature would be discreetly resolved even before they happened!
For example, Lin Beichen’s disappearance on Jingli Mountain of Divine Light Country once sparked brief widespread attention, with online discussions about whether he represented the shadow of cultivation.
Swift action from the Security Bureau quietly calmed the public opinion, providing reasonable explanations.
But seeing Song Xiangdong’s disregard, the high-ranking officials didn’t further inquire and left the meeting room.
Only three people remained in the conference room now.
Originally, there were seven people with four stars but Song Xiangdong had asked them to leave, naming only three to stay.
These three were all over seventy years old, with one elder already eighty-one.
With white hair and the marks of time on their faces.
They walked slowly and sat at the conference table.
Throughout the meeting, they had not spoken nor expressed any opinions, but their faces were more solemn than anyone else’s.
"Is it finally coming?"
"It’s not certain yet, it might really be geological activity!"
The two elders looked at the video footage, their tone deep and meaningful.
The oldest among them spoke with a hoarse voice, shocking everyone including Song Xiangdong!
"If it’s really about the statues..."
"Then the Celestial Master’s Mansion surely has sent disciples down the mountain for contact!"
His words ignited questions in Song Xiangdong’s heart.
"Teacher, contact whom?"
The oldest elder shook his head slowly to Song Xiangdong’s query, speaking in a heavy tone.
"It depends on the contact methods left by successive Sect Leaders, and where the contacted disciples are heading; their destination is the target of this contact!"
"Before reaching the endpoint, no one knows whom or where they are contacting!"
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