This is what an immortal should be like

Chapter 200 is so mysterious
"The Celestial Instrument is glowing? Am I hallucinating?"

Finally, someone realized what had happened and blurted out what they had seen.

"The Celestial Instrument is indeed glowing!"

Immediately, someone from the leadership of the Imperial Observatory shouted to the side.

"Immediately draw all the curtains, close the doors, and turn off all the lights in the venue—"

The staff on the perimeter immediately sprang into action. In the outer circular office, the curtains were quickly drawn, and the doors of the Imperial Observatory's ancient building were closed by the guards outside. The lights inside the venue were also turned off in an instant, as someone pulled the main power switch.

When all external light sources disappear, the light emitted from the Xuan Tian Yi becomes even more conspicuous.

"The Xuan Tian Yi is really glowing!" "Where's the light source? Is there a specific light source?"

"No, the entire Xuan Tian Yi is glowing! It's like the copper on it is glowing on its own!"

"Could there be radioactive material?"

"Impossible! We've already conducted a comprehensive test; there couldn't be a radioactive source! This is just the light that the Xuan Tian Yi suddenly emitted!"

The Xuan Tian Yi was still operating slowly, and the positions of the stars on it would sway left and right for a while before finally settling on a certain area.

The staff of the Imperial Observatory nearby had many paper documents, including the white paper that had been shown to everyone earlier as the decryption document, suddenly floated up and surrounded the Xuan Tian Yi (a type of astronomical instrument).

"This is incredible! This is incredible!"

"We may be about to usher in a new chapter in science!"

Everyone present was knowledgeable and capable. The scene was completely devoid of the panic and irrationality often seen in movies and TV dramas. Perhaps some people felt a brief moment of panic, but it quickly turned into excitement.

"Quick, write it down!"

"Who the hell pulled the power switch? I said turn off the lights. If you pulled the power switch, the cameras won't work anymore, will they?"

"Everyone, please don't get so close. Go to the handrail and observe from all angles. Also, turn on the power and record the footage!"

After a brief period of chaos, everyone retreated in an orderly fashion, and many people began to get busy. Some of the experts and scholars present even volunteered to help.

The lights were briefly restored and then turned off again. Several surveillance cameras were all pointed at the celestial instrument, and some people were taking pictures from various angles with cameras. Others were carrying video cameras and recording along the circular corridor on the first, second, and third floors, aiming them at the celestial instrument.

Some scholars even brought simple drawing boards and sketched on the spot with pencils, not for artistic creation, but to capture that special feeling. Sometimes, the recording of instruments may not be as keen as human intuition.

Master Ban and Master Gong's emotions were actually similar to everyone else's; after the initial panic, they quickly calmed down.

Unlike many others who can only watch from the sidelines, Masters Ban and Gong also participated in the research on the Xuan Tian Yi. They were also writing and drawing with paper and pen. However, unlike the others, the two were cultivators and could sense more special features.

The two still held a sense of awe for the power of technology and dared not easily make phone calls or send messages to others, but they were not overly worried either.

I was just worried and confused. But thinking about it now, even if we find the right place, so what? Mr. Zian and the others aren't dead. It's just that this opportunity at the Imperial Observatory is rare.

It would be best to be able to study the Xuan Tian Yi openly and honestly. If the two masters, Ban and Gong, who are not from a professional background, are removed from the team later, it will be much more difficult to study it in the future.
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If we were to use the scenarios depicted in martial arts dramas to allude to the real world, the group of people who came to the Imperial Observatory today could be considered to be full of experts, and the speed at which they obtained the results was faster than expected, especially after they borrowed two computers from the planetarium.

At noon, a group of people were eating boxed lunches at the Imperial Observatory, but in the second-floor office used as a computer room, a man with a chicken leg in his mouth rushed out and shouted at everyone outside.

"The results are in—"

Suddenly, everyone who was eating, resting, or working tirelessly put down what they were doing and rushed to the second floor.

The office was originally the workplace of the Imperial Observatory, and it could easily accommodate more than a hundred people. However, it was a bit cramped when everyone crowded around the few computers.

The director of the Imperial Observatory and several others, led by Li Kai, were closest to each other, looking at the grid simulation diagram of the relevant astronomical software on the computer screen.

"Incredible! The accuracy is even higher than we imagined. At least the trajectories represented by each celestial body are very accurate, and we don't even need to eliminate errors."

At any given point in time, celestial bodies naturally have corresponding orbital points. Even though the Xuan Tian Yi is an ancient artifact, it is impossible for all the stars on it to be accurate, but as long as most of them are accurate, there is no problem.

If the sun, moon, Big Dipper, and Polaris are in their relatively accurate positions at the same point in time, then other stars can be temporarily ignored.

However, it turns out that the positions of almost all the stars on the Xuan Tian Yi were accurate, making the locations it pointed to even more convincing.

Of course, accurate does not equal precise. No one would believe that a bronze artifact like the Xuantianyi is without error. Moreover, even if the Xuantianyi itself may have very small errors, there will still be errors in their measurements and data entry into the computer.

"Where is it?" "Tell me quickly—"

People outside, unable to see the screen, were shouting.

Li Kai amplified the simulation data on the computer. He was one of the developers of this astronomical software, so he was very proficient in using it.

"It is indeed in the southwest. If the calculation is correct, it should be in the Jingzhou area, but I'm not sure exactly where. It might refer to the entire Jingzhou region!"

"Jingzhou, Jingzhou"

Duan Kang looked excited, while Li Kai had already converted the map to display a satellite image.

"No, no, another function of the Xuan Tian Yi is to monitor dragon veins, right? Could it be a mistranslation of the ancient text or a miscommunication of information? The spiritual veins displayed in the bronze mirror area are actually dragon veins? Then we should look for the mountain!"

Someone nearby immediately reminded him.

"Then the information misconceptions could also be reversed. For example, it's possible that it's not a dragon vein at all, but a spiritual vein?"

"That's possible, so both interpretations should be considered!" "What if we start with the character '脉' (mài)? In classical Chinese, this character, when viewed in terms of veins and pathways, fits the description of mountains and watercourses, so it should refer to mountains and water?"

"That makes sense!" "I think it's reasonable too!"

People around them were discussing it, and some were listening with interest, taking the opportunity to shovel a few mouthfuls of rice.

Amidst the discussions around him, Li Kai's hands didn't stop; he kept inputting commands into the computer and quickly identified certain areas.

"Then the most likely possibilities are the Yangtze River and these mountains!"

"Can you narrow down the scope even further?"

"Yes, but absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed!"

As he spoke, Li Kai performed another operation, shrinking the satellite map once again. This time, it was almost entirely focused on a corner of Liuyun Mountain on the edge of JZ City, with the Yangtze River below.

"Notify the earthquake bureau first, and have them focus on monitoring crustal movement in the Jingzhou area!"

"Yes, yes, this is important!"

The worries of both the instructor and Master Gong finally subsided. Although the accuracy was indeed frightening, it was far from enough.

It's not that the Xuan Tian Yi is incompetent, nor that these people are incompetent, but rather that they don't understand the essence of the information on the Xuan Tian Yi. In other words, they don't actually know what to look for.

“It’s not enough to just study here. I think we need to go and see for ourselves. Ideally, we should have someone who understands water conservancy and geology!”

"That's right, if we don't go and see, who knows what we might find?"

As people spoke, many subconsciously looked outside, at the Xuan Tian Yi, which was still shining with a faint light.

Essentially, this incident has gone beyond common sense and is veering toward supernatural forces. So, even those present felt that they might discover something beyond the comprehension of ordinary people, rather than an earthquake.
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The busy schedule had to come to an end, and later that day, all the participating experts had to return to their hotel to rest.

After a cautious day, Master Ban and Master Gong only made a phone call to the Dayan Ancient Museum when they returned to the hotel to inquire about the work situation there.

As for directly calling Tai Chi Temple to inquire about it, they dared not do so, because today they made Masters Ban and Gong realize the power of technology, and that the forefront of technology is far more advanced than what they conventionally understand as watching TV and making phone calls. Even telephones can be used for location tracking, so they dared not make calls casually.

So when they arrived at the hotel, Master Ban tore off a note from the hotel room, went to the windowsill, and wrote something on the note with his fingers, then folded it into a lifelike paper bird.

This is the Lu craft method that Master Ban, as a descendant of carpenters, already knew. However, after practicing the immortal path, he had already developed his own understanding of it, which can be considered quite profound.

The paper bird had only been in shape for a short while when Master Ban picked it up and blew on the beak area.

After taking that breath, the paper bird in my hand actually moved a little, and then began to twist its body.

"Chirp chirp chirp chirp chirp"

As the paper bird wiggled a few times, its body color began to change, transforming into a dark-colored titmouse through an illusion.

Master Gong, who was at the other end of the room, heard the birds chirping and glanced at the windowsill. He knew that Master Ban's ritual had been completed. The latter stared at the little bird and circled his fingers a few more times.

"Let's go, avoiding the rainy days!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the little bird in Master Ban's hand chirped twice and then flapped its wings and flew away.

"Spellcasting in this degenerate age is really tiring! I have to say, after getting used to cell phones, using this kind of communication method feels like taking off your pants to fart!"

"Alright, alright, if you're tired, take a break. We've been wandering around all day, and look how excited everyone is. If we don't achieve anything, we might get sent home!"

Master Ban turned around from the window, a troubled look on his face.

"Yes, but what results can we achieve? Sigh? What do you think of my suggestion to build a small replica of the Xuan Tian Yi (a type of celestial instrument) out of wood? We'd have to find a way to take apart the current one and see what's inside!"

"What nonsense are you talking about? Only a fool would let you take apart this kind of treasure. And even if you did take it apart, could you put it back together?"

"Why not? As long as I took it apart myself, I can put it back together perfectly!"

"Alright, alright, let's think of another way. I don't want to go back so soon!"

While the two were still fretting, the titmouse had already flown rapidly into the sky.

Although small, this titmouse is exceptionally agile, even able to evade attacks from some birds of prey above the food chain. It is so agile that it seems inanimate, and even surpasses normal titmousees in agility.
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Before dawn, the Taiji Temple on Liuyun Mountain in Jingzhou was quiet, but this was only relative. Even in their dreams, people could see the beautiful mountains and rivers and auspicious beasts soaring about.

Liu Hongyu sat on the outer edge to protect his master, keeping his mind focused and not getting absorbed in the artistic conception his master was exuding.

"Chirp, chirp"

A clear bird call drifted into the Taiji Temple, a sound that stirred Liu Hongyu's heart. He then looked up at the sky and saw a mountain sparrow circling around the perimeter of the temple, its body shimmering with a spiritual light, clearly no ordinary bird.

Is this because they were disoriented by the formation of the Tai Chi Temple?
Liu Hongyu reached out and beckoned, and the bird in the sky seemed to find its way, flying down directly. It landed on his hand, chirped twice, and then transformed into a paper bird, which unfolded into a hotel notepad.

Master Ban's methods!

Liu Hongyu realized why he hadn't made a phone call.
Then, looking at the note, a few words slowly appeared, and Liu Hongyu understood the situation in Kyoto. He was slightly startled.

The Mysterious Celestial Instrument? It's so profound!

(End of this chapter)