Chapter 6: The Land of Fengshan

No mountain is greater than this, and no history is more ancient than this

At this moment, several elite astronauts inside the International Space Station experienced a rapid constriction of their pupils as the "Nine Dragons Pulling the Coffin" veered off its course and began to descend slowly

Whether viewed from a distance or up close, one can feel the grandeur and majesty that stirs the heart

There were actually nine massive dragon corpses, dragging an ancient bronze coffin, descending towards the peak of Mount Tai.

Liu Yunzhi looked at Ye Fan with a playful expression, then glanced at the two people ahead. However, his obvious demeanor seemed to be completely ignored by Ye Fan, who showed no response at all, which left him quite disappointed

In ancient times, numerous holy emperors and ancient sovereigns, without exception, chose to perform the Fengshan ritual here, shrouding Mount Tai in layers of mist and emanating an endless aura of mystery

The ancient pines of Mount Tai are lush, accompanied by numerous flowing springs and cascading waterfalls. Amidst the solemn grandeur, there is no lack of ethereal beauty, further enhanced by the drifting clouds and mist, which naturally adds a touch of mystery and profundity.

This is a shocking sensation that resonates deeply within the soul

Nine colossal creatures descended from the sky, resembling nine black rivers plummeting down. At that moment, everyone on Mount Tai was stunned, their expressions frozen, gazing at each other in astonishment and disbelief.

Ye Fan and the others rested for a night at the hotel, and the next day they began their ascent of Mount Tai

The tourists on the mountain, in shock, held their breath and even forgot to shout

Several days have passed, yet the mysterious signals conveyed by the bronze patterns remain undeciphered, and there has been no reliable method to "retrieve" them and bring them to the surface

Suddenly, several black dots appeared in the sky, gradually growing larger, accompanied by the sound of wind and thunder.

Mount Tai is majestic and grand, with a profound historical significance that can be traced back to the ancient era of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, making it a place close to the divine in the Ji region

The tremors ceased, and the mountain quickly returned to calm. However, chaos had already erupted on Mount Tai, with many people falling during their escape. It was an extremely chaotic scene, with numerous individuals bleeding from their heads, frantically rushing down the mountain.

A brief silence ensued, and then the mountain of Tai erupted with chaos. Everyone panicked and fled in all directions, seeking to escape the approaching massive dragon carcass

From the altar to the earth, passing through the imperial palace and the Dai Temple, and reaching the Jade Emperor Peak that seals the heavens, it forms an axis spanning ten kilometers from the underworld to the human realm and to paradise

Among the crowd, many people are visiting Mount Tai for the first time. Only by being present at this location can one truly appreciate its grandeur and magnificence

Such a magnificent scene is truly intoxicating

The First Emperor of Qin, who swept across the six directions, and the illustrious Emperor Wu of Han, both held grand ceremonies of Fengshan at Mount Tai.

The mountain features a three-tiered step-like geological structure, resembling a staircase to the heavens, oriented north to south. The entire mountain is open, with a ten-kilometer-long path leading to the vast expanse of the mountain, extending all the way to the peak

Many people were affected, their bodies mangled by the crashing rocks, tumbling down the mountain, with cries of fear echoing all around.

Boom

This is a stunning scene, as the nine dragons pull the coffin under the blood-red sunset, descending upon Mount Tai

At this moment, the setting sun descends in the west, and the peaks of the clouds are adorned with a layer of golden edges, shimmering with the brilliance of rare treasures

In the 20th year of the Republic, General Ma Hongkui led his troops to camp at the foot of Mount Tai, where he inadvertently discovered a multicolored earth altar, containing two sets of jade tablets, sealed with "stone mud and golden ropes" and hidden underground

Prior to this, in ancient times, there were seventy-two emperors who conducted the Fengshan ceremony at Mount Tai

Nine colossal creatures seemed to have descended like nine mountains, causing the Jade Emperor Peak to crack with deep fissures, with soil and stones flying and dust swirling in the air

Deviating from the track, currently sinking

The twenty-meter-long bronze coffin is simple and unadorned, adorned with some indistinct ancient patterns, exuding a sense of the passage of time, and a mysterious aura flows around it

In fact, Ye Fan did not pay any attention to him at all, remaining quite calm.

The ancient bronze coffin clanged with a loud sound as it struck the summit of Mount Tai, causing the mountain to tremble as if an earthquake had occurred. Many rocks rolled down from the mountain, producing a rumbling noise, reminiscent of thousands of troops galloping.

During the Spring and Autumn Period, Confucius frequently traveled to Mount Tai in search of the relics of the ancient grand ceremony of Fengshan, but he left with regrets, having gained nothing, and found it difficult to answer his disciples' inquiries.

In the presence of the majestic Mount Tai, one experiences a peculiar illusion, feeling as insignificant as an ant, with even the sun, moon, and stars in the sky appearing trivial.

In the evening, everyone finally reached the summit of Mount Tai—Yuhuang Peak. Overlooking the myriad mountains below and gazing at the Yellow River in the distance, one is suddenly struck by a profound understanding of Confucius's saying, "To ascend Mount Tai is to diminish the world."

The massive and imposing dragon corpse, measuring nine hundred meters in length, lies quietly across the mountain peak, with a significant portion of its body hanging over the cliff below. It resembles a black steel Great Wall, exuding a sense of overwhelming power that profoundly impacts the viewer's visual perception

The ancient text "Guanzi: Fengshan Chapter" from the pre-Qin period records: "In the past, the Huai clan performed the Fengshan ceremony at Mount Tai, and it is said...; Fuxi performed the Fengshan ceremony at Mount Tai, and it is said...; Shennong performed the Fengshan ceremony at Mount Tai, and it is said...; the Yellow Emperor performed the Fengshan ceremony at Mount Tai, and it is said...; Yao performed the Fengshan ceremony at Mount Tai, and it is said...; Yu performed the Fengshan ceremony at Mount Tai..."

Ye Fan has finished reading the "Huangdi Neijing". Reflecting on how the ancient sage kings all performed their sacrifices here, he suddenly had an absurd association: could it be that there truly existed a lost ancient civilization? If so, that period would undoubtedly make Mount Tai a sacred place

Since ancient times, Mount Tai has been a symbol of sanctity, located in the easternmost part of the ancient Central Plains, surrounded by the Yellow River and the Wen River. In ancient times, it was regarded as the place where the sun first rose and all things began to flourish

When the tour guide speaks of the various ancient rituals of Fengshan, it evokes boundless thoughts, as humanity is always filled with a yearning for the unknown and the mysterious

Moved!

The Nine Dragons Coffin did not fall with great speed, but when it landed, it still shook the summit of Mount Tai heavily

In the desolate and dark expanse of space, alongside books, lie nine massive dragon corpses. The bronze sarcophagus is both ancient and grand, seemingly coexisting with the primordial universe for eternity

The heavens are high and unattainable; one stands on Mount Tai to perform the Fengshan ceremony and offer sacrifices, hoping to draw closer to the divine.

"One must ascend to the summit to view all the mountains as small!" The Poet Sage has left behind such an eternal masterpiece.

Li Xiaoman walked alongside Kaide, continuously translating and explaining, which made the American youth increasingly amazed by Mount Tai, prompting him to ask questions incessantly

During the pre-Qin and ancient times, the reasons why various ancient emperors conducted the Fengshan rituals remain a mystery to this day, and it may never be unraveled

Subsequent generations have made some discoveries

Climbing upward, one encounters countless scenic spots and ancient monuments along the way, leaving people in awe

The terrified screams, the helpless cries, and the crowd fleeing in panic

The dragon, a legendary being, stands alongside gods and transcends the laws of nature. However, with the advancement of science to this day, who still believes that dragons truly exist

The summit of Mount Tai, known as the Jade Emperor Peak, has been fractured, with the ground displaying terrifying large cracks.

However, he immediately shook his head, feeling that it had been too boring lately, which led to such an absurd association

Mount Tai, majestic and profound, exudes an imposing grandeur, revered as the foremost of the Five Great Mountains, and acclaimed as the number one mountain under heaven