Chapter 53: Comprehending the Profound Mystery

He Yunfei explained seriously, "My master believed this is 'Mysterious Heaven Divine Iron,' which is essentially a type of meteorite iron. I even had people take it to the China Nonferrous Metals Laboratory and the High Energy Physics Institute of Tsinghua University for testing. Even with today's most advanced laser cutting machines, not a single trace could be left on it, and it was completely impossible to read its properties. The experts all said that this is not something from Earth, but an extraterrestrial product, though they cannot explain the specifics."

Xinxin asked, "Where did this come from?"

With a solemn expression, Yunfei recalled slowly, "It was a gift from my master."

"Didn't he say where it came from when he gave it to you?" Xinxin asked curiously.

"That's a long story," Yunfei said, becoming quite interested as she asked. "Back then, my father Ouyang Wencheng was a doctor, and my master Li Xuanqing was a close friend of his. They traveled far and wide together, making friends through the Dao and healing the world through medicine. In the Ngari region of Tibet, they had the good fortune to meet the Living Buddha Yuanrong of Tholing Monastery. They hit it off immediately, enthusiastically discussing the alchemy methods of the Central Plains Daoism and the profound subtleties of Tibetan Buddhism, as well as exploring domestic martial arts, breath-guidance and respiration techniques, Tibetan yoga, and the supreme arts of Tibetan medicine."

"Truly, 'in the company of scholars there are no ordinary minds, and among visitors there are no unrefined men.' I am sure they thoroughly enjoyed themselves," Gao Xinxin said.

"Indeed, they were extremely happy. Therefore, upon parting, to express the sincere wish for an everlasting alliance between the Tibetan Esoteric sect and Central Plains Daoism, the Living Buddha Yuanrong specially brought out the 'Divine Turtle Shell,' a Buddhist treasure cherished by Tholing Monastery—which is what my master called the 'Mysterious Heaven Talisman'—and presented it to my master Li Xuanqing," Yunfei said.

"And then?" Gao Xinxin asked with great interest.

"Later, my father unfortunately passed away from illness on the plateau, and Li Xuanqing took me and Bao Xiaotong as disciples on Mount Wuchang. Eventually, Daoist Master Li handed this 'Mysterious Heaven Talisman' over to me, a successor of the Mount Wuchang Golden Summit Taiji Sect."

Yunfei paused. Remembering his master's conjecture, he continued, "My master once guessed that this 'Mysterious Heaven Talisman' might be a mysterious key to open some ancient mechanism. If there is an opportunity in the future, I will have my eldest brother help decipher it; he is an expert in appraisals."

Gao Xinxin asked curiously, "Who is your eldest brother?"

"You might not know him even if I mentioned him, Bao Tianxi... nicknamed Boss Bao..." He Yunfei replied.

"Ha, I wouldn't know him? If I don't know him, then no one in Kunming knows him." Before he could finish, Gao Xinxin burst out laughing.

"What? You know him?" He Yunfei looked completely surprised, his eyes filled with doubt.

"Of course I know him, isn't he President Bao of the Cornucopia Future Development Co., Ltd.? Nicknamed 'Never Wrong Eyes,'" Gao Xinxin tilted her head playfully and said with a hint of triumph.

He Yunfei nodded repeatedly, "Right, right, that's him. Since you know him, let's get together sometime."

Gao Xinxin agreed without hesitation, "Alright, Brother Fei, what a coincidence; the world is truly small. Once the experts decipher and interpret this talisman, you must let me know the very first thing."

"No problem!" He Yunfei replied with a smile and a ready agreement.

Seeing him carefully put away the two talismans, Xinxin asked again, "Then did you ever go looking for that Sun Woman again?"

With a somewhat desolate expression, He Yunfei shook his head helplessly, "With thousands of mountains and rivers separating us, how could it be that easy! Although I asked several friends to help inquire, they all said that girl had returned to Tibet, and she was simply untraceable."

He tightly gripped the Mysterious Heaven Talisman, filled with regret. Why hadn't he tried harder back then to chase after her and ask who she really was? How did she get this talisman? Perhaps he could have found news of his younger sister through her!

Seeing this, Xinxin smiled and comforted him, "Brother Fei, don't you worry! Leave this matter to your sister. As long as she is in Yunnan, this 'Pass-Partout' will definitely help you find her!"

Upon hearing this, a warm current surged through He Yunfei's heart, and a hopeful smile blossomed on his face.

Meanwhile, inside the Biological Research Institute of the Southwest Academy of Sciences, the meeting was still in full swing. The bizarre buildings in the video had successfully aroused everyone's keen interest.

If this truly was an ancient Mesozoic scene, who on earth built these magical and bizarre structures? What was the purpose of building them? Why were they built in the shape of a gourd?

Lin Yizhou turned to look at Su Chunyang and asked doubtfully, "Professor Su, can any clues be discerned from these buildings? Could this be evidence of the existence of early human civilization? How many times after all has human civilization gone through?"

Frowning deeply and pondering seriously, Professor Su replied, "Through image processing and analysis, we found that they seem to be conducting some kind of sacrificial or ritual activity, and the large gourd in the center appears to have some intrinsic connection with the surrounding stone pillars." He turned and instructed Zhou Huifang, "Rewind the image and carefully count how many pillars there are in total."

Zhou Huifang replied immediately, "I have already counted them; there are eight pillars in total."

Shaking his head while wearing a deeply puzzled expression, Wu Xiong exclaimed, "Could it be that those ancients were building the Taiji Eight Trigrams Formation? That is simply incredible! If that is truly the case, then the wisdom of the ancients was simply beyond imagination."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yizhou instantly grew excited, a sparkling light of eagerness flashing in his eyes: "That's right! Minister Wu hit the nail on the head! This is clearly the primitive Fuxi Eight Trigrams. Judging by the layout and arrangement of these buildings, there is a startling degree of conformity with the principles of the Fuxi Eight Trigrams."

Wu Xiong had not expected his casual remark to receive such high endorsement from Lin Yizhou. His attitude immediately underwent a hundred-and-eighty-degree turn, and he eagerly chimed in, "Exactly, exactly! It must be the Yin-Yang Eight Trigrams! Look at these eight stone pillars, plus that magical gourd-shaped building—put them together, and isn't that a standard Eight Trigrams formation? There must be profound mysteries hidden within this."

Seeing that many people wore blank expressions, clearly lacking a deep understanding of the Fuxi Eight Trigrams, Lin Yizhou patiently explained, "For those of us who love ancient Chinese scientific culture, the Fuxi Eight Trigrams are the cornerstone of human understanding and interpretation of the universe, deserving to be called the key to understanding the world. They are the fundamental basis from which computers and artificial intelligence (AI) were born. It is no exaggeration to say that they are the primitive code of the universe, containing endless mysteries, both profound and powerful."

Dean Lin paused for a moment and said, "If we can organically combine it with modern science, it can completely provide important guidance for humanity to explore the origin and essence of the universe. We can even unveil the mysterious veil of the universe's birth by deciphering its symbolic connotations."

"Then what is the difference between the Fuxi Eight Trigrams and the King Wen Eight Trigrams?" "Since the Fuxi Eight Trigrams are so miraculous, why were the King Wen Eight Trigrams invented later?" People threw out the questions in their hearts one after another.

Lin Yizhou cleared his throat and answered earnestly, "The King Wen Eight Trigrams were gradually formed during the continuous development of human society. They are a further deduction and practical application of the Fuxi Eight Trigrams, and are more closely connected to human life and practice. In daily life, they are often used to predict weather changes, guide agricultural production activities, plan urban construction layouts, and many other aspects, exerting a profound influence on people's lives."

"So, the King Wen Eight Trigrams are like a compass for our lives, helping us find our bearings in this complicated world?" Su Chunyang, who had always focused solely on modern scientific research, was now also filled with curiosity, his eyes brimming with wonder.

"I think it has long since become an indispensable part of people's lives. With its guidance, we can find balance and harmony amidst the waves of life. Because the development of modern science and technology completely conforms to the generating logic of 'Taiji engenders the Two Modes, and the Two Modes engender the Eight Trigrams' from the Classic of Changes, the quantum entanglement of this civilizing gene is the unique Eastern path presented by contemporary scientific progress and development," Lin Yizhou said forcefully.

Zhao Xinru suddenly spoke up, "According to the ancients, all changes of all things reside within Yin and Yang: one engenders two, two engenders three, and three engenders all things. Qimen Dunjia, Plum Blossom Numerology, mutual generation and mutual restriction, mutual transformation—they are clearly probing the mysteries of the universe. From these ancient doctrines, we might just find the key to unlocking the universe's riddles."

Shen Xingyun stated, "From the perspective of the cosmic metaphysical dimension table, the technological mapping of the zodiac shows that when the Big Dipper moves to the Purple Forbidden Enclosure, the Earth's magnetic field and the solar wind combine to form a special energy field, thereby affecting the entire Earth's ecology and the survival environment of humanity."

Lin Yizhou said, "Professor Shen is right. The rise of Chinese civilization corresponds precisely to the Gen trigram period of the Upper Era Nine Cycles in the Triple-Nine Numerology, which spans from 2004 to 2023, while the Fire of Li Period has just begun to show signs of emergence between 2024 and 2043. The spark of digital civilization has been rekindled in the East."

Su Chunyang looked at the computer before him and said thoughtfully, "You mean the ancients actually possessed the ability to probe spacetime long ago? And it is very likely that at the exact same moment, our probing collided with theirs? Although this sounds incredible, it is not entirely impossible."

"In the future world, I firmly believe that people will skillfully integrate the Fuxi and King Wen Eight Trigrams to create a more comprehensive and perfect wisdom system. Only through the deep excavation, research, and innovative application of ancient wisdom can we find true happiness and peace for humanity in this universe full of challenges and unknowns," Lin Yizhou smiled, his eyes full of yearning for the future.

Everyone was deeply touched by this bold idea. The conference room fell silent instantly, and everyone fell into deep contemplation.

Could this be the true cause of the cross-spacetime phenomenon? Are the wisdom of the ancients and modern science truly cut from the same cloth and closely connected? Could it be that they were also conducting the exact same spacetime exploration experiments?