This is what an immortal should be like

Chapter 198 A group of people who don't know their value
The head of the Imperial Observatory was now revealing more details, not just out of a desire to share, but also because he genuinely hoped that everyone present would stay.

Although it may seem like this event has invited many people from more than 30 organizations, everyone who is able to come to this venue has actually undergone a thorough investigation by the Imperial Observatory and relevant national departments.

The investigation covered not only professional knowledge, but more importantly, political background. Therefore, the political stances and past statements and articles of the experts present today have been reviewed.

Those who are able to reach this venue are first and foremost capable individuals, and secondly, they are people who do not lack identification with the country and have ideals.

In other words, although it seems like a lot of people have come today, these people are almost all the relevant experts that the country can immediately find and trust at this stage.

One search involves nearly a hundred people, but even a longer search period might not yield many more.

After the old dean finished speaking, seeing that although everyone present was whispering among themselves, none of them chose to leave, a look of satisfaction appeared on his face.

"Do you guys have any more questions?"

When the old dean asked this question, a middle-aged professor in a seat near the front raised his hand.

"Please say!"

The man looked at the old dean behind the stage and spoke directly.

"Since the country invited us here, it's unlikely they would have done this as a joke. As a renowned astrophysicist in our country, you certainly wouldn't have personally played such a joke on us. Although it defies conventional wisdom, reason tells me that I should first believe everything you just said is true."

Everyone, including the old dean, listened quietly to what this person had to say. In fact, his words reflected the sentiments of many people; he was just the first to voice them.

"So, if we sign the relevant agreement later, will all the information be made public to us? Will our personal freedom be restricted after that?"

The old dean didn't speak immediately, but looked to the side.

At this moment, some people realized that while the slides were being presented, a group of people had entered from a corner of the lecture hall. A man in a brown overcoat walked up to the old dean and took the megaphone from him.

No one knows who this person is, but he should be someone from a relevant government department.

At the back of the crowd, Master Ban and Master Gong exchanged glances, their unspoken understanding clear. This newcomer exuded an even stronger official aura than the old head of the Imperial Observatory, his body brimming with powerful blood and energy, and carrying a hint of reddish-black malevolent energy. This was someone who had killed people!

"Good morning, experts and friends. I can give a precise answer to the question from the expert just now. First of all, I would like to thank you for coming here. The basic information will be made public to you later, but the top-secret parts are not available to everyone. Of course, even the slides just now are already top secret to ordinary people!"

"Secondly, personal freedom is convenient and will not be affected in most cases. However, there may be some restrictions on entry and exit. I will be frank about this. In the short term, you should not think about going abroad for fun, and you can also cancel your academic exchanges abroad if you want to stay!"

The speaker was clearly full of energy. He paused here, then looked up at everyone.

"You all have two minutes to consider!"

After saying this, the man returned the megaphone to the old professor and then walked to the side.

The room suddenly became noisy, and many people around Master Ban and Master Gong were discussing it.

Two minutes may seem short, but the decision-making process in such situations is often very brief. People who are indecisive and need a lot of time to consider are not the ones needed in this situation.

Master Ban and Master Gong didn't hesitate much, but just to avoid seeming abrupt, they exchanged a few words.

Two minutes passed quickly, and no one left.

This result was expected, after all, the old dean had already shown quite a few slides and videos beforehand, all to pique everyone's curiosity and encourage them to stay.

The person at the door waved, and then many young staff members entered the room with documents in hand, delivering the agreements to each person one by one.

Master Ban and Master Gong looked at each other, and without any hesitation, signed their names with the pen provided with the document.

The old dean below watched this scene and breathed a slight sigh of relief, a smile appearing on his face. He naturally didn't want any of the people here to leave; the more people who helped, the better.

After the documents were taken away, the old dean spoke again with a smile.

"Alright, I know what you're all most concerned about right now. Let's go and see the Xuan Tian Yi in person!"

This is the most exciting sentence today, especially after my curiosity was piqued by the previous events.
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Soon, the group of over a hundred people arrived at the ancient building of the Imperial Observatory.

A ring of sentries stood outside, all guards wearing dark coats, and the arrival of this large group of people was naturally not hindered.

Many people are secretly amazed when they see this ancient building that has stood for at least several hundred years. In the past, photos of it were often only seen in magazines and publications. Now, there are also some pictures and texts on the Internet, but few people actually get to see it in person.

Master Gong and Master Ban were also amazed, especially the latter, who was skilled in carpentry and, with the aid of his divine sense, had thoroughly examined the ancient building inside and out. Inside the ancient building, the original office area was empty; all the items at the workstations had been temporarily moved elsewhere. In other words, most of the original staff of the Imperial Observatory had changed their work locations, and only a small number of people remained.

However, as soon as everyone entered the ancient building, their attention was immediately drawn to the central celestial globe.

This is a massive ancient artifact covered in verdigris, bearing the marks of time. It is about two stories high, with various structures distributed around it. Just by looking at it, you can tell that it is exquisitely crafted.

Seeing the Xuan Tian Yi in person is far more breathtaking than watching videos or looking at pictures!
Just as everyone entered the ancient building, the Xuan Tianyi suddenly trembled slightly. The tremor was not very intense, but more than a hundred people could clearly feel it under their feet.

The feeling wasn't intense, but it was still noticeable, like a heavy person suddenly jumping in the room, causing the floor to tremble slightly.

"Whoosh whoo ...

The sound had an unusual depth and weight, and everyone stared wide-eyed.

The Xuan Tian Yi actually moved a few more times at this moment!

Master Ban and Master Gong in the crowd felt a jolt in their hearts and subconsciously looked at each other. Could it be that their entry into this place had caused the Xuan Tian Yi to move again?
The others who had just arrived also looked astonished, but the staff around them didn't seem to have any unusual reaction.

The commotion of the Xuan Tian Yi lasted only a few seconds before disappearing, as if it had all been an illusion, unless more than a hundred people had sensed it.

The head of the Imperial Observatory walked ahead without stopping, and only when he was close to the Xuan Tian Yi did he turn around and give an explanation.

"This is part of what I didn't have time to mention in the slides earlier."

The old dean smiled warmly, but everyone knew that it wasn't because he "didn't have time."

"Five days ago, the Celestial Instrument started moving again, just like before, making adjustments from time to time! Well, at least after my colleagues and I studied it, we believe it's a kind of adjustment! Of course, each time it doesn't last long."

Now all of the more than one hundred people realized what was happening!

In other words, the Xuan Tian Yi didn't just make a sudden movement before contacting them; it had been moving all along!
"Everyone, don't be nervous. Just come forward and observe the Xuan Tian Yi up close. It's not as fragile as you think!"

Indeed, a copper structure weighing over sixty tons is quite sturdy unless deliberately damaged.

Although everyone had various doubts and excitement in their hearts, they suppressed them at this moment and stepped forward one after another. Master Ban and Master Gong, who were originally at the back of the crowd, couldn't help but push forward.

Yes, quite a few people were pushing forward, but Master Ban and Master Gong were much stronger than ordinary people under their winter coats, and no one could outpace them, so they were the group closest to the Xuan Tian Yi.

"Although the Xuan Tian Yi (玄天仪) has been in the Imperial Observatory for hundreds of years, unfortunately, due to historical reasons, a lot of data has been lost, so we cannot fully interpret the symbols and content presented on it."

As the old dean spoke, Master Ban and Master Gong had accurately located the bronze mirror of the Xuan Tian Yi and seen the various symbols on it.

With their current knowledge, even though many of the markings on it are damaged or even missing, the existing content is enough to make a complete interpretation.

This is practically a super compass with various scale changes inside. That description isn't entirely accurate, but it does capture the essence of what it's presenting at this moment.

Earth (己) generates Wood (甲), which is associated with Earth (戊) and Metal (金), and is located in the Kun (坤) and Shen (申) positions. Its vital energy surges forth, forming the origin of the Qian (乾) element, establishing the spiritual vein. It belongs to the Wood (甲) element among the Five Elements.
Despite the surrounding noise and exclamations, it did not affect the interpretation of the two masters, Ban and Gong, who kept looking upwards as they watched.

On the bronze mirror covered in patina was a compass, and above that were the positions of the stars on the bronze ring of the Xuan Tian Yi. Although they hadn't checked it, both of them understood that the direction of the stars corresponded to the direction the compass was pointing to.

This Xuan Tian Yi not only accurately pointed out the location, but also calculated what kind of spiritual vein it was and what its foundation was. It even laid out the corresponding star positions and was constantly making corrections!

The shock that Master Ban and Master Gong felt was much greater than what they had just experienced in the conference room. They could hardly imagine that they could still see such a creation in the Dharma-ending Age!

Thank goodness these guys don't know what they're talking about!

If someone truly understood the Xuan Tian Yi (a type of astronomical instrument), they could probably calculate the accurate coordinates directly!
The two stared wide-eyed at the Xuan Tian Yi, which was also noticed by others, and some people also found the location of the bronze mirror.

This slightly surprised the old dean who hadn't even gotten to this point yet. Not everyone could immediately find the key point, but now a small group of people had gathered there, and the two masters, Ban and Gong, at the front, naturally stood out.

The old dean looked at one of the people following him and asked him a few questions. The latter glanced over and gave his answer.

"Those are two master craftsmen from the Dayan Ancient Museum. They are top-notch inheritors of ancient craftsmanship, proficient in the ancient Mohist school of thought, and their skills in wood carving, porcelain, and metalware are at the highest level. They are masters of the folk tradition."

"Oh, so it's them!"

Although these highly skilled individuals with a lineage of expertise may not have the same profound theoretical foundation as academics, they possess strong practical experience, and the wisdom they pass on is absolutely not to be underestimated. Those who are invited here are naturally extraordinary.

(End of this chapter)