Under One Person: Starting from the Inheritance of Gods

Chapter 424 Hu Bayi: I've "progressed" just like this!

Institute 211.

Although it's just a makeshift operation now, it's packed with big names, including paleontologists, historians, and weapons experts, among others.

Their adversary is the ancient god.

This is a subject that has never been studied before. Faced with these strange, high-dimensional beings that resemble gods, no one can say for sure what kind of people are needed to conduct the research or how to deal with them.

Therefore, experts and scholars from dozens of fields responded to the call of the nation and gathered together.

Among them are those with "family tradition skills" like Da Jinya, and those with "family traditions" like Hu Bayi.

In short, as long as China needs us, no matter your status, everyone here, at Institute 211, will be treated equally. We will all work together to overcome the challenge of the ancient gods.

The leader was undoubtedly an elderly man in his sixties.

The old man's surname is the second one in the Hundred Family Surnames.

"I think that after we get the exact location of the Ghost Cave, we can use a Dongfeng missile, or even a Mushroom missile, to fire an experimental shot."

"Based on our current understanding, Ghost Cave is a huge sinkhole. From a geographical point of view, it should be a large sinkhole, located in a black desert area with little life."

"It fully meets the standards for the testing site of Dongfeng missiles and mushroom bombs. I only believe one thing: under the mushroom bomb, all living beings are equal. No matter what kind of monsters or demons they are, they will all be crushed."

As soon as Hu Bayi and Fatty Wang got out of the car and approached the venue, they saw an old man speaking on the stage, his words filled with passion.

However, some historical experts and scholars have raised objections.

Chen Jiuren said indignantly, "I disagree. According to the available information, the area above the Ghost Cave is the ancient city of Jingjue, which is a treasure of the Western Regions' cultural history."

"With the mushroom bomb detonating, how could the ancient city of Jingjue possibly survive? This is a desecration of humanity's precious history and culture!"

The physics expert then added, "I think that since the other side already possesses all sorts of incredible abilities, ordinary physical methods probably cannot deal a fatal blow to them."

"Imaginary space is a parallel space that exists within our own spacetime. No matter how powerful a mushroom bomb is, the immense impact force generated by its energy particles in an instant cannot affect this space..."

Paleontologists, however, said: "No matter how powerful it is, it is still just a living being. As a living being, it cannot violate the basic principles of biological theory in nature. I think these so-called ancient gods are just variations caused by the influence of special regions."

"Those amazing abilities seem exaggerated to me. How could they be that powerful?"

A middle-aged man wearing glasses angrily said, "What did you say? This is data provided by the higher-ups. How could it be falsified? If you don't understand, don't talk here. Get out!"

In short, you say you're right, I say I'm right, and neither of us can convince the other.

Faced with this lively scene, Hu Bayi quickly pulled Wang Pangzi aside, wanting to hide and pretend to be invisible.

However, the old man on the stage spotted Hu Bayi's arrival and called out, "Comrade Hu has arrived. Come on, let's invite Comrade Hu to speak. As an expert in feng shui, he should have some unique insights."

In an instant, everyone's eyes turned to Hu Bayi, as if he were being stared at by countless teachers at the same time.

My scalp is tingling!
Fatty Wang tugged at Hu Bayi's sleeve and whispered, "Old Hu, we're giving you a chance to go on stage and show your face. You'd better speak well and try to intimidate these people."

Hu Bayi's face was bitter: "You make it sound so easy. With my small frame, do you think I can handle it?"

However, he did not dare to be negligent and immediately asked the crowd, "Please forgive me, I just got off the train and don't know anything yet, and I was dragged here as a conscript."

"Can anyone tell me where we are, and what do they want with us here?"

Upon hearing this, the experts and scholars couldn't help but laugh with understanding, because they, too, had been conscripted without even realizing it.

Sitting at the end of the meeting room, Big Gold Tooth, assessing the situation, picked up a booklet, handed it to Hu Bayi, and whispered, "Brother, take a look at this, and you'll understand!"

The booklet had eight large characters printed on it: "Internal document, do not distribute!"

Gently turn to the first page, and you'll find an introduction on the title page.

Ancient gods are ancient beings with extraordinary abilities. They are ancient and powerful, yet foolish and chaotic. In the ancient times of China, they were often worshipped as totems, and under their influence, civilizations with unique customs emerged.

Most of these civilizations have vanished into the annals of history, but they have left behind corresponding mysteries waiting to be unearthed by modern people.

The following section focuses on the origins of the ancient gods, their potential impact on modern society, and their harmfulness. Finally, it emphasizes that, for the sake of social stability, it has been decided to establish Institute 211, namely the Institute of Ancient Chinese Legends and Mysterious Creatures.

The purpose is to study and develop the abilities of the ancient gods, and, if necessary, to destroy them.

As for the level of the 211 Institute, it's Shenzhou-level.

After reading it, Hu Bayi couldn't help but gasp.

Am I about to make progress?
Big Gold Tooth then chuckled as he put the booklet back and said, "See? It's a legitimate national-level unit. If my dad were alive, he'd have to go check his ancestral graves to see if any auspicious smoke is rising from them."

"I just heard the director say that you are an expert in feng shui, and everyone is waiting for you to speak!"

Hu Bayi calmed himself down and recalled the basic information about the ancient gods mentioned in the booklet. Gradually, he discovered that the so-called ancient gods coincided with some records in the family's sixteen-character Yin-Yang Feng Shui secret technique.

He immediately took two steps at a time, quickly walked forward, walked to the stage, took a deep breath, swallowed, and looked at the pairs of eyes staring at him, his legs trembling.

But Hu Bayi is a man who has experienced many ups and downs. What's there to be afraid of when they're just a bunch of old men?

In one word, just do it!

Hu Bayi slowly began to speak: "Professors, in terms of professional knowledge, I am certainly not as good as you all. But since the higher-ups have invited me here, there must be a reason. So I will share my humble opinions. If I am not good at speaking, please feel free to criticize me."

"What my family has passed down is a feng shui classic called the Sixteen-Character Yin-Yang Feng Shui Secret Technique. The so-called sixteen characters include: Heaven, Earth, Man, Ghost, God, Buddha, Demon, Animal, Awe, Suppress, Escape, Object, Transformation, Yin, Yang, and Emptiness."

"Among them, the four volumes of gods, Buddhas, demons, and creatures record some strange things, which I feel may be related to these ancient gods."

"When I was a child, I read them all as storybooks. I never thought they might come true." "Among them, there are very few records involving ancient and mysterious beings like ancient gods. Most of them are actually monsters."

"There is an ancient saying about the weather and the earth's fortune, the fortune of heaven and the energy of earth. The earth's fortune shifts, and the weather follows; the heaven's fortune rotates, and the earth's energy responds. Changes in the natural environment lead to changes in the feng shui situation."

"All spiritual beings in the mountains and rivers will undergo changes due to the great changes in the feng shui, whether good or evil. If the pure and impure, yin and yang are mixed, some very terrible things will be produced. Those that are contrary to reason are called demons."

"For example, at the end of a tomb in a certain place, there is a stone wall with a strange image of a fox head and a human body. It is as big as a mountain. If you offer your internal organs to it, you can get countless gold and silver treasures."

"Several months later, this man died with a distended abdomen. When his abdomen was cut open, his internal organs were found to have been replaced with gold, silver and jewels. After he was buried, these gold and silver treasures were stolen and scattered to various places, causing many people to die from swallowing gold."

"For example, in the ruins of a temple in the south, there is a 'black Buddha' that anyone who looks directly into its eyes will disappear into thin air and reappear three days later as an eyeless, dried-up corpse. Moreover, all the water sources in the city have become blood springs, and those who drink from them go mad and die."

"All of this is bizarre and grotesque. In my opinion, these ancient gods or evil beings can only exert influence on reality through some specific medium and within certain rules."

Therefore, the Sixteen-Character Yin-Yang Feng Shui Secret Technique also contains two volumes, one for suppressing and the other for neutralizing, to avoid these disasters.

"In the art of Feng Shui, the most taboo thing is the formation of evil spirits. The chapter on suppressing evil spirits mainly records how to suppress and avoid them. However, the chapter on suppressing evil spirits talks more about avoiding them than suppressing them. This is also a wise way to protect oneself."

"Transformation is the transformation of change. In the eyes of geomancers, the most difficult thing to do is to change the feng shui. On a small scale, it is to change the gate; on a large scale, it is to change the pattern. In the ancient feng shui, it is not advocated to artificially change the feng shui situation. The universe has great connections, and mountains and rivers have true nature. How can their energy and fortune be rashly moved?"

"Therefore, the 'Transformation Scroll' has always been considered a taboo scroll."

"In my view, the Feng Shui school has always avoided these ancient gods and evil spirits if possible, and if not, it uses the advantages of mountains and rivers to neutralize them."

"The way to resolve the danger is to find those hidden rules."

As Hu Bayi spoke, his voice became more and more steady, and the arguments from the audience gradually subsided.

The "General Ode to the Secrets of Qimen" states: "In case of emergency, one should proceed from the direction of the Directing Talisman. The Taiyin (Great Yin) conceals its form and hides its traces, while the Liuhe (Six Harmonies) hides its body and devises plans. One displays might above the Nine Heavens and conceals troops below the Nine Earths."

"These and so on are all mystical doctrines in the art of escaping the heavens. The saying 'Those with different talents and abilities can conceal themselves' means that although people's intelligence varies, they can all use the method of hiding and concealing themselves to avoid danger."

"Therefore, compared to those ancient gods who possess immense power, we should leverage our strengths and use human wisdom to defeat them."

"Heaven gives birth and Heaven takes away; this is the principle of the Dao. Heaven and Earth are the thieves of all things; all things are the thieves of man; man is the thief of all things. When the three thefts are in harmony, the three realms are at peace. Therefore it is said: Eat at the right time, and the body will be in order; act at the right time, and all things will be at peace."

"The three thefts mentioned in the Yin Fu Jing actually include the two uses of movement and stillness, and the two aspects of self and things. Heaven and earth are the thieves of all things. Man is the thief of all things. The three are consistent, that is, heaven, earth and man are all the thieves of all things, and the thieves of all things and man correspond to the two.

"In summary, it is nothing more than the two things and myself. The three thefts are merely the unfolding and realization of the myriad transformations that arise from the body."

"Finally, I would summarize it as follows: to deal with the ancient gods, we must find the right approach, make bold assumptions, verify them carefully, and not blindly adopt a single method. We must adapt to the changing circumstances."

"The best approach is to derive rules and laws based on existing data in order to achieve a decisive victory!"

Upon hearing Hu Bayi's speech, the experts and professors felt as if they had been struck by a thunderbolt, and those experts and scholars who had been arguing endlessly fell into deep thought.

His views combine traditional Feng Shui theories with modern scientific thinking, providing everyone with a completely new perspective.

The director nodded in satisfaction, looked around at everyone, and said, "Comrade Xiao Hu is right. We are facing an unknown and illogical existence, and we cannot draw conclusions based on knowledge from a single discipline."

"I propose that a special research group be established, with the participation of experts from various fields, to start with the existing data and develop a systematic research plan."

At this moment, Professor Zhang, the physicist who had been silent all along, pushed up his glasses and said, "I agree with this proposal."

"However, I think we should first establish a theoretical model. Since the ancient gods exist in imaginary space, we can try to explain their existence using quantum field theory."

Paleontologist Professor Li frowned: "But according to the existing fossil record, such a huge biological trace has never been found on Earth."

"I suspect that these so-called ancient gods may be energy bodies formed by some unknown consciousness, which are then materialized after influencing reality."

Historian Chen Jiuren suddenly said urgently, "Everyone, no matter what the ancient gods are, the Jingjue Ancient City is an irreplaceable cultural heritage. I firmly oppose the use of any weapons of mass destruction!"

Seeing that another argument was about to begin, the director quickly raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet: "Alright, alright, let's do it in two steps."

"First, the archaeology and history team will be responsible for collecting and organizing all the literature and materials about the Jingjue Ancient City and the Ghost Cave; second, the physics and biology team will be responsible for building a theoretical model. We will meet again in a week to discuss the specific action plan."

After the meeting, Hu Bayi and Wang Pangzi were assigned to the dormitory area of ​​the research institute.

As soon as Wang Pangzi entered the house, he collapsed onto the sofa and let out a long sigh: "Old Hu, you really showed off today. I think those old scholars were all stunned by what you said."

Hu Bayi, however, looked grave: "Fatty, this isn't as simple as it seems. I have a feeling we might have opened the treasure bag of the Goddess of Fortune."

Palden Lhamo is an important guardian deity in Tibetan Buddhism. Her treasure bag is one of her key characteristics. Her treasure bag is located below the front of the saddle and contains plague viruses and bacteria.

Hu Bayi's analogy is actually similar to Pandora's box.

Fatty Wang scoffed, "Hey, who cares? We're government employees now anyway. By the way, I just heard Big Gold Tooth say the benefits here are amazing—high salaries and even housing!"

Hu Bayi shook his head: "You, all you care about is money. What I'm worried about is that we might be coming into contact with things that humans shouldn't touch..."

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

Big Gold Tooth poked his head in and said mysteriously, "Gentlemen, the director wants to see you in his office. He says he has something important to discuss."

The two exchanged a glance and followed Big Gold Tooth to the director's office.

The old director was flipping through an ancient book when he saw them come in. He quickly greeted them, "Come, come, sit down. Little Hu, I've looked at your file and found that your ancestors were quite distinguished."

Hu Bayi's heart skipped a beat: "Chief, what's wrong...?"

The old director waved his hand: "Don't worry, I don't mean to hold you accountable. That's just how things are now. I urge Heaven to be more generous and send down talents without being bound by convention. Don't have too much psychological burden."

(End of this chapter)