Chapter 7: The Five-Color Altar

Beneath the deep pit lies a magnificent altar, constructed not of earth but entirely from massive stones of five different colors, securely supporting a twenty-meter-long ancient bronze coffin, without a single crack.

Perhaps the legend is true; otherwise, how could there be so many five-colored round altars? From the inscriptions on them, most are oracle bone script, which seems to corroborate this conjecture

This oversized multicolored stone altar is distinctly different from the other earthen altars, located at the central position of Yuhuangding, grand and imposing, far larger than those earthen altars

The bronze ancient coffin smashed a huge deep pit into the ground, and everyone had already moved to the other side of the bronze giant coffin. Looking down, they were once again struck with astonishment.

All of this seriously contradicts common sense, subverting people's understanding, and has profoundly impacted everyone's thoughts

Under the blood-red sunset, Yuhuang Peak lay in ruins, particularly severe around the ancient bronze coffin, where a massive pit had been smashed open. The surrounding cracks, wide as one or two meters, spread out like a spider web in all directions.

Ye Fan enjoys reading ancient texts of the "Sociological" category, and he understands the various aspects of Fengshan much more than others. He is truly shaken; could it be that the Three Sovereigns, Five Emperors, and Seventy-Two Kings of ancient times really conducted Fengshan here?

The large stone that was stepped on emitted a rumbling sound as it rolled into the pit, and then with a heavy thud, it struck the multicolored altar.

Nine massive dragon corpses lay quietly ahead, and the enormous bronze coffin was truly a visual shock. Everything was too overwhelming and mysterious

At this moment, everyone displayed expressions of astonishment, instantly associating it with the term "fengshan," which is highly likely to refer to the ancient altar for the worship of heaven

The crowd should have retreated immediately, but unknowingly they were drawn in, having already circled the bronze coffin more than halfway. They were astonished by the nine massive dragon corpses, shocked by the twenty-meter-long ancient bronze coffin, and taken aback by the multicolored divine altars on the ground

One of the cracks resembled a winding centipede, extending to the feet of Ye Fan and the others. Fortunately, the end of the crack was less than a palm's width, preventing any subsidence or pit formation.

The copper coffin that descended from the sky had an immense impact, yet astonishingly, it did not crack open even the slightest seam, nor was there any sign of damage. It is hard to imagine what kind of extraordinary stones were used to construct hetushucom.com.

How could this be? Is there something buried below?

Everyone nodded in agreement, feeling that they should leave this place immediately, with no one willing to linger for even a moment. The atmosphere at Yuhuang Peak at this moment sent chills down their spines. Why were there nine dragon corpses pulling a bronze giant coffin? Why had it descended upon Mount Tai? Even though the facts were laid bare before them, it was still hard to accept, and they felt an overwhelming sense of unease.

During the recent chaos, Ye Fan and his companions did not flee in panic. Instead, they gathered together and remained in place until the Jade Emperor Peak calmed down. Although they all fell to the ground, there were no significant casualties, with only a few individuals sustaining minor arm injuries

At this moment, their faces were filled with expressions of shock, and the incredible scene before them would be unforgettable for the rest of their lives

Just as everyone was preparing to leave, Li Xiaoman pointed ahead and said, "What is that?"

The circular platform is not large, ancient and simple, constructed from five different colors of unique earth, filled with the breath of time, and it is uncertain how many years it has existed

Each of the five-colored earth altars is quite ancient, engraved with the marks of time, clearly indicating their existence for countless years. The five-colored earth altars may be sealed with jade pieces or stone tablets, all of which bear engravings of ancient symbols that are difficult to decipher

Let us leave this place quickly. Ye Fan and Zhou Yi spoke simultaneously, urging everyone.

On this large multicolored altar, in addition to the ancient bronze coffin, there are also numerous jade pieces and stone slabs piled up, all exuding an ancient aura

Everyone was rendered speechless, their hearts in turmoil, their faces marked by expressions of surprise, anxiety, fear, and dread, making it difficult to remain calm

Be careful! A male classmate, quick in both action and observation, swiftly grabbed her, while several classmates nearby also rushed to help pull her up

A group of people fell onto the multicolored stone platform, and everyone felt a sense of fear

The events unfolded too suddenly, and everything before us exceeded people's imagination

As the crowd turned around more than halfway, their inner fear gradually diminished, yet they still felt somewhat unsettled and decided to descend the mountain as soon as possible

Bang

Although there was some fear in everyone's hearts, they still took a few steps forward and saw that a corner of a round platform was exposed beneath the one-meter-wide chasm, with a broken half of a jade piece displayed on it, resembling a jade tablet.

Everyone felt a deep sense of astonishment, vaguely sensing that there might be some connection between the dragon corpse and the bronze coffin

Beneath the nearly two-meter-wide fissure, there is also a multicolored earthen altar. The circular altar has been cracked by the tremors, revealing a jade tablet that was sealed inside, upon which numerous complex characters and symbols are inscribed, all of which remain unrecognizable to the onlookers

Whether on jade blocks or stone tablets, there are inscribed extremely mysterious ancient characters, more primitive than the oracle bone script seen on the multicolored earthen altars, resembling mystical symbols akin to celestial scripts or drawings

After a long time had passed, Lin Jia finally said softly, "We should hurry down the mountain."

This ... ... is beyond the belief of the crowd

On that enormous multicolored stone platform, a large row of such jade blocks and stone slabs was neatly arranged, undestroyed by the bronze coffin, which is quite astonishing.

However, the nine dragon corpses and that copper coffin lay ahead, an ironclad fact before our eyes

Just as everyone was about to turn and leave, a female classmate let out a startled cry as a large stone rolled down into the giant pit, causing her to lose her balance and fall down.

It seems there is no danger, but this dragon corpse...

Everyone nodded in agreement; it was indeed not suitable to linger here for long. Even though there were endless secrets, they were not something they could explore at this moment. The nine massive dragon corpses and the *illustrations* nearby were unsettling, and the bronze giant coffin only added to their unease.

Look, there is a giant altar in the central pit

In just a moment, everyone was astonished to discover that beneath the numerous large cracks surrounding them, there were indeed many such multicolored altars, amounting to as many as several dozen.

In the "Records of the Grand Historian: Book of Fengshan" by Sima Qian of the Western Han Dynasty, it is also recorded that "the flying phoenix soars high, and the golden mud and stone bear witness"

Half of a jade piece is exposed beneath the cracked surface, reflecting a glimmer of light in the setting sun

Look, there is more ahead! The prince, Wang Ziwen, standing at the forefront, displayed a look of astonishment as he pointed towards the even wider chasm ahead

The five-colored stone altar trembled incessantly, causing the Jade Emperor Peak to sway as well. Those standing at the edge of the giant pit suddenly felt as if the heavens were spinning and the earth was turning, yet they found it difficult to move a single step, all of them were thrown into the deep pit by the violent shaking

The enormous stone platform suddenly emitted a hazy aura of five colors, and everyone felt a tremendous force enveloping their bodies, as if their legs were bound by lead weights, making it nearly impossible to move even a single step

The five-colored round altar contains a sealed jade book, which is similar to what is recorded in the "Baihu Tongyi" written by Ban Gu during the Eastern Han period. It states: "Some say that the seal is made of gold mud and silver rope, while others say it is made of stone mud and gold rope; it is the seal of the seal."