Eastern Region, Wei State.
"We are from Zhanxue Tower!" Li Xuan replied after thinking for a while.
"Zhan Xue Tower?" Several people, including Long Zibing, were confused by this name.
"Yes! The poster said that many things in this world are covered by a layer of snow. And we have to cut off the snow covering the surface to explore the truth." Qi Yun said, "I didn't expect to come out today. During the training, we will encounter scenes of bullying passers-by, and we must not just sit back and watch!"
"That's it!" Several people had a preliminary understanding of this Snow-Zhan Tower. If what the other party said is true, then this Zhanxue Tower seems to be... pretty good?
"Old sir, everyone! One hundred miles ahead is the border of Qi State. I have something important to attend to, so I'll excuse you now!" Li Xuan took Qi Yun and bid farewell to Doctor Magpie and others.
"Brother, see you again by fate!" Before leaving, Qi Yun even said hello to Long Zibing.
"See you again if we are destined."
…
On the distant mountain peak, a one-armed old man watched the magpie doctor and others leave.
When those people were only small dots left in the naked eye, the old man turned around and walked slowly down the mountain.
When we reached the halfway point of the mountain...
"Hey! Stop eating. If you eat too much, you won't be able to walk!"
The green cow that was grazing gave a slightly dissatisfied "moo" twice, then let the old man ride up unsteadily, and then carefully carried the old man down the mountain.
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Eastern region, Sophora Valley.
Lao Ma Pao scratched his head endlessly, feeling like he wanted to scratch out all the lice accumulated in recent decades.
"Zhan Xue Lou..." Lao Ma Pao pondered for a moment and finally came to a conclusion - I haven't heard of it!
…
The timeline is pulled back.
Eastern Region, Academy.
Forced by the power of the magic doctor Magpie and the favors during this period. After much thought, masters from all walks of life decided to stay in the Academy to celebrate the New Year.
After all, the Chinese New Year is still nearly a decade away, and we definitely can’t just leave after the New Year. But what the masters prepared was all for the northern battlefield. Facing the powerful high priest, they almost ran away naked.
Hearing that everyone was willing to stay, Chun Da Jijiu was very excited and took everyone directly into the treasure room of the academy.
The academy's foundation is indeed profound. Here, everything that masters of all walks of life need is basically available, and even many of the more precious materials are in stock.
Although the quality of one of them alone may not be as good as the top ones that specialize in, the inventory is definitely up to standard. This makes experts from all walks of life very satisfied, at least excluding the time for teaching and communication, it will not be too boring.
Ahem... It's not that they want the inventory here to be free of charge, they just don't want to make the magician angry.
Of course, everyone is not so heartless. The main reason is that there is a Youxian King locked in the dungeon, right?
The saint was secretly escorting him all the way from the northwest corner to the academy. When he arrived at the academy, the saint left. After all, he was seriously injured in this battle.
King Youxian is not an ordinary person. If all the masters from all walks of life are gone in a hurry, and if some back-up force suddenly emerges, then the entire Eastern Region will not have to sleep well.
In order to prevent him from having a back-up plan, the best way is to have a back-up plan yourself. Therefore, the masters from all walks of life decided to leave a few tricks in the academy. Even if King Youxian really had the ability to escape, he would not be in any good situation.
As the new year approaches, it’s time to pray for blessings.
In the broad square of the academy, more than a thousand people who came to participate in the ancestor worship ceremony gathered here, waiting for the ceremony to begin. Xuegong, formerly a famous academic center in Qi State, is now a palace where hundreds of schools of thought from the Eastern Region collide. Scholars and thinkers from all over the world gather here to discuss academic issues and exchange ideas. The annual ancestor worship ceremony in Xuangui Pavilion is one of the most important events in the academy.
In front of the main hall, Chun Da offered wine, Kuang offered wine, and Mo offered wine at the head of the queue. The nobles of Qi State were on par with the two sacrificial wines. Visiting experts from all walks of life followed. The gentlemen of the academy were at the end with their respective students.
In the square, people wear all kinds of clothes, ranging from simple commoners to gorgeous silk robes. Among them were nobles from various countries, as well as scholars and students from various places. Everyone's face is full of awe for thousands of people and nostalgia for their ancestors. Their costumes are colorful and sparkle in the sun. Those simple commoners appear unpretentious, but they highlight people's piety and seriousness in ancestor worship.
The ancestor worship team slowly entered the square, carrying various sacrifices, including wine, meat, grains, and various rare jade articles. There is also a group of dancers in robes, holding long sleeves in their hands, preparing to perform wonderful dances in the ancestor worship ceremony. The aroma of the offerings filled the air, making people salivate. Those rare jades are particularly dazzling, and their bright light seems to be a symbol of the blessings of the ancestors.
With the arrival of the ancestor worship team, the atmosphere in the square became more solemn. I saw the door of Black Turtle Pavilion opened, and the sunlight penetrated, illuminating the statue of a black turtle that longed for the eternal existence of the Eastern Region.
People bowed their heads in silence and prayed for their ancestors. Their voices were low and pious, as if they were communicating spiritually with their ancestors. The scholars and students stood aside silently, their eyes shining with desire for knowledge and expectations for the future. Their eyes closely followed the pace of the ancestor worship team, and their hearts were filled with awe and piety.
The ancestor worship ceremony began. Famous priests from all over the world sang ancient blessings. Their voices were deep and powerful, as if they could travel through time and space and have a dialogue with their ancestors. The content of the congratulations is full of admiration for ancestors and respect for tradition. They echo in the square, making people feel a mysterious power.
Then, the dancers began to perform. Their dance was smooth and graceful, as if they were telling an ancient story with their bodies. Their dance is light and elegant, as if they are one with heaven and earth and walking with their ancestors.
The entire square is immersed in a solemn and solemn atmosphere. Experts from all walks of life exchanged their views on the ancestor worship ceremony in low voices. Their voices were soft and respectful, for fear of breaking the sacred atmosphere.
The students carefully observed every detail, their eyes were focused and pious, as if they were looking for some mysterious revelation. Here, everyone can feel the respect for ancestors and respect for tradition.
As the ceremony progressed, drizzle suddenly began to fall in the sky. The rain gently brushes over people's faces and sacrifices, as if the grace of the ancestors has come. In the drizzle, the priests continued to perform various rituals. Their movements were rigorous and graceful, as if they were performing an ancient history. The rain washed away the stone pavement of the square, creating a light mist. The whole square became hazy and mysterious.
The drizzle gradually stopped, and the sun shone from the clouds and shone on the altar, forming a beautiful halo. At this moment, people seemed to see the shadow of their ancestors. They were with the people of the Eastern Territory, protecting this land together.
After an unknown amount of time, the Ancestor Worship Ceremony of Xuangui Pavilion finally came to an end. People walked out of Xuangui Pavilion with satisfaction and awe, and left the square one after another. And the black turtle statue looked even more solemn and mysterious in the sunshine after the rain, as if telling the past of the Eastern Territory and promising the future of the Eastern Territory.
