Chapter 8: The Ancient Path of the Starry Sky

A dull vibration resonated, and the two yin-yang fish at the center of the Taiji Bagua diagram slowly opened. During this process, starlight occasionally flickered from within, and one could even glimpse an ancient starry path.

Meanwhile, the ancient characters shining with brilliance in the air gradually coalesced into a gigantic Bagua, emanating a mysterious force.

Ye Fan remained silent, sitting quietly there. The dark and mysterious passage constructed from the Taiji Bagua diagram occasionally floated before his eyes. At this moment, was he still on the Jade Emperor Peak? A sense of foreboding began to arise in his heart

Are we really inside the bronze coffin now

Above the ancient bronze coffin, surrounding the massive pit, there are thousands of ancient characters shining brightly, as if they are entirely cast from molten iron, possessing a metallic luster and texture

Liu Yunzhi clenched his hands tightly, his knuckles turning somewhat pale, clearly indicating his inner tension; however, he did not display any signs of panic.

Clang!

Snap snap

Is everyone trapped in the bronze coffin? Let us confirm the number of people present.

Boom

Click click

Hiss hiss hiss

The Nine Dragons have pulled the coffin, and it has vanished without a trace

Around that enormous Taiji and Bagua diagram, the space is distorted, and the light is hazy. The eight trigrams corresponding to Qian, Kun, Xun, Dui, Gen, Zhen, Li, and Kan emit light in succession, resembling a set of mysterious and ancient codes shimmering.

During this visit to Mount Tai, three international students have returned, but the other five classmates have still not been able to arrive. A total of twenty-eight people have reached Mount Tai. If we also include Li Xiaoman's American classmate Cade, it should indeed be twenty-nine.

At the same time in the Tonghe Bookstore, some strong-willed individuals were filled with uncertainty as they gazed at the enormous ancient bronze coffin. The lid of the coffin was actually shifting, revealing a large gap, from which a strange aura began to permeate the air

Subsequently, at the moment when the blood-red sunset vanished, the summit of Mount Tai also dimmed in an instant, and the enormous Taiji Bagua diagram in the sky completely closed and gradually disappeared

All the jade pieces and stone slabs on the five-colored altar turned to dust, and as a gentle breeze passed by, the ashes scattered with the wind

Zhou Yi is right, everyone should not panic, we must remain calm and believe that everything will be fine. Wang Ziwen's voice was also very calm, stabilizing the emotions of those present.

The entire Mount Tai shook violently, as if the heavens were about to collapse, with the five-colored divine light piercing through the heavens and the earth at the Jade Emperor Peak

On the summit of Yuhuang Peak, there were still some individuals who had not fled down the mountain during the recent chaos. However, at this moment, upon witnessing Ye Fan and the others plummet into the giant pit and seeing such a bizarre scene, they were all filled with panic and rushed down the mountain in a frenzy.

There are a total of thirty-three students in the class. At the beginning of the gathering, three students were unable to attend due to studying abroad, and an additional five students could not arrive for some special reasons

This is a stunning scene, where those ancient characters and symbols possess incredible power, coalescing into a massive Bagua diagram, enveloping the bronze ancient coffin and the nine dragon corpses above, exuding a metallic heaviness and texture, as if forged from refined gold.

The sound of shattering echoed as the piles of jade and stone slabs suddenly cracked open, releasing streams of radiant light. The ancient characters and images engraved upon them seemed to come to life, all bursting forth and manifesting in the void.

Boom

So close that one could even reach out and touch it, instilling fear in everyone and sending chills down their spines

Everything that occurs under this blood-red sunset is destined to provoke a tremendous uproar, reaching every corner of the world. Mount Tai will undoubtedly become the focal point of global attention, yet all of this has become irrelevant to Ye Fan and the others

The ancient bronze sarcophagus lay beside, its surface marked by numerous verdigris stains, yet these could not obscure the faint bronze engravings, which appeared to depict deities from antiquity, all bearing traces of tears.

Help!

The two yin-yang fish in the Taiji diagram resemble two peculiar portals, constantly trembling, slowly opening a gap that seems to connect to the distant and unknown starry sky

At that moment, everyone suddenly felt a sense of desolation and an ancient aura flowing through, stirring their emotions

Help ... ...

In this situation, everyone felt helpless, and many female classmates began to cry out loudly

The five-colored radiance shone brightly, and the jade pieces and stone tablets displayed on the five-colored altar suddenly became crystal clear. The ancient characters engraved upon them all glimmered with light, and the entire super-sized altar emanated a gentle glow

What should we do, who can save us

Around the bronze giant coffin, it appears as if countless stars are swaying in their brilliance, particularly mysterious under the blood-red sunset

Meanwhile, at the summit of Mount Tai, the nine massive dragon corpses unexpectedly began to tremble, and at that moment, the bronze coffin also emitted a loud "clang" and shook violently.

In fact, everyone present felt a deep sense of unease, as they were confined within a closed bronze ancient coffin along with the books.

The sound of shattering echoed once more, and nearby, the small multicolored earthen altars each emitted ancient characters that shimmered and floated in midair

One, two, three ... ... twenty-eight, twenty-nine, thirty! When counting to the thirtieth person, the student responsible for tallying the numbers suddenly trembled and said: "How can there be ... ... a thirtieth person?!"

By the faint light of the mobile phone, one can see faces filled with fear; many people's faces are pale, and some are even trembling.

The crowd fell onto the multicolored altar, knocking over a pile of ancient books carved from jade and stone slabs, creating a loud crash and leaving the altar in disarray

The brilliance continues to shine, the eight symbols of the Bagua flicker unpredictably, and after undergoing multiple transformations in a complex sequence, they finally all illuminate simultaneously, emitting a dazzling light

Ye Fan and the others were close at hand, right next to the bronze coffin. Many people were so startled that they began to shout, and numerous female classmates let out cries of distress

Immediately afterward, nine dragon corpses, resembling mountain ridges, soared into the air. Although they still showed no signs of life, they slowly pulled the enormous bronze coffin into the dark and mysterious passage constructed by the Taiji Bagua diagram

More ancient characters shone brightly, emerging in mid-air, and then those jade pieces and stone tablets unexpectedly disintegrated into ashes in a gentle breeze, all the ancient characters engraved on the jade pieces and stone tablets were freed from their constraints

Everyone need not panic. Although we are temporarily unable to communicate with the outside world, the occurrence of such a shocking event at Mount Tai will undoubtedly be reported to the outside world at the first opportunity. I believe that rescue personnel will arrive soon. Zhou Yi appeared quite calm, and his words eased the fearful emotions of the crowd somewhat

The bronze coffin trembled once more, and the lid nearly fell off. An inexplicable, invisible force tugged at everyone. In the next instant, everyone felt as if the world was spinning, and then everything went dark; all were drawn into the bronze coffin.

At this moment, how could there be thirty people? In this cold and dark ancient coffin, in this instant, everyone felt a chill run down their spines, a shiver of fear creeping over them

At this moment, Ye Fan and others witnessed a significant yet lesser-known function of the Taiji Bagua diagram, which is surprisingly related to time and space

At this moment, a Taiji diagram reappeared in the center of the Bagua diagram suspended in mid-air, with two Yin-Yang fish embracing each other.

I want to leave here! A voice of weeping can be heard from the bottom of the giant pit

Some people were on the verge of collapse, emitting terrified cries

Ah ... ...

"Not bad, everyone stay calm. The situation has already occurred, and our fear is of no use. What is important is to find a way to escape." Although Lin Jia is a woman, her demeanor at this moment is very composed, without any signs of panic.

What should I do

At this moment, nine dragon corpses and a bronze coffin lie before us; could it truly be that they were summoned here by the Five-Color Altar

People keep dialing on their phones, yet they cannot get through at all, unable to communicate with the outside world, which only heightens the sense of fear

Inside the ancient bronze coffin, it was pitch dark, permeated by a chilling sense of cold. Some female students were on the verge of collapse, filled with helplessness and fear, yet they dared not cry out loudly. They all suppressed their emotions and voices, quietly sobbing.

Bang

The ancient Taiji Bagua diagram remains an intriguing and captivating mystery for contemporary individuals. How was it created? What are its functions? What purpose was it created for? To this day, there are only legends and uncertain speculations, with no concrete evidence.

Why is this happening, and is there any way to get out of it

Ultimately, the yin-yang fish truly opened up like a portal, revealing a mysterious and vast passageway, the destination of which is unknown, shrouded in darkness within.

It is said that long before the reigns of Emperor Qin and Emperor Wu of Han, the ancient Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, along with seventy-two kings, held grand ceremonies of Fengshan here. What did they receive in return?

My body cannot move... Everyone finds it difficult to move, filled with fear, yet unable to change anything

In the midst of the chaos, someone fell, and cries of pain and calls for help echoed continuously

This multicolored altar, built by the ancient ancestors over countless years, was used for worshiping the heavens. Could it be that those ancient emperors were truly able to summon something?

That is ... ...

Nine massive dragon corpses hanging from the cliff trembled, and at the same time, the lid of the bronze ancient coffin emitted a loud sound before completely resetting and closing.

Even in today's technological era, the profound and intricate meanings contained within the ancient Taiji Bagua diagram have yet to be deciphered. Some have previously calculated the orbital velocities of celestial bodies based on the correspondence between celestial bodies and the positions of the Bagua, utilizing astronomical parameters. Furthermore, the founder of modern computer binary was also inspired after studying the Taiji Bagua diagram, leading to a significant breakthrough.

Li Xiaoman was sitting not far away, hugging her knees. Although her complexion was somewhat pale, she appeared very composed. Next to her was a young American named Cade, and the two were engaged in a quiet conversation in English.