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Thus, his two younger brothers also donned the distinctive yellow robes. At that moment, Zhang Bao stepped forward and said, "According to the locals, this stone tablet was not built by human hands; it appeared suddenly one morning without any warning or sound. When people woke up, it was already standing here."
He continued, "What’s more important is that at night, the top of the stone tablet continues to glow. Even from several miles away, this light can be clearly seen. It is commonly believed that it fell from the heavens."
"Although there is a divine light indicating its location, searching for it has proven to be more difficult than expected. This area lies in the heart of the Taihang Mountains, surrounded by towering peaks and dense trees. From a distance, one can faintly see the glow emanating from the top of the tablet through the gaps between ancient trees. However, once you enter this mountainous region, your view is obstructed by countless trees, making even sunlight appear dim."
Despite these challenges, they endured considerable hardship and eventually found the Divine Stele. At this point, a man named Tang Zhou asked, "Master, I have always had a question: do deities truly exist in this world?"
This question plunged Zhang Jiao into deep thought. There is an old saying that goes, "The closer you are to the divine, the more you understand them." Zhang Jiao shared this sentiment. Although he told his disciples that he had encountered Nanhua Laoxian while gathering herbs in the mountains and gained knowledge from the book Tai Ping Yao Shu as a result, he had actually authored this work himself.
The so-called encounter with Nanhua Laoxian was merely a fictional tale he used to spread his beliefs. Over time, even he began to believe these fabrications. As for those so-called immortal techniques, most were simply tricks learned over time and did not represent true supernatural powers; they resembled more of a side path.
Regarding Fu Shui's ability to cure Bai Bing, it was merely a straightforward technique.
Just add dates, corn, and other ingredients to the water, then cook them into a porridge. Extract the essence from the porridge. Although the talismans do not possess true power, as long as people can fill their stomachs, many of their ailments will naturally be alleviated. Of course, many who come here are aware of this fact. Yet, people cannot resist following the path of life he has opened up. Over time, his followers have grown increasingly numerous, and his influence across much of the country has expanded significantly.
As for whether true immortals exist in this world, he personally believes they do, but such beings are not something ordinary people can easily perceive. Even after decades of preaching and traveling across the land, he has yet to be fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of a true immortal. However, these inner truths must never be disclosed to the outside world. As the leader of the Taiping Dao, if he were to lose his steadfast attitude, the hearts of his followers would scatter.
Thus, Zhang Jiao adjusted his robe and confidently declared: "There are indeed immortals; they either reside in the heavens or hide in blessed caves and paradises. Mortals cannot easily glimpse them." He gestured toward a sacred inscription and continued, "Do you think mortals have the ability to create something like this?"
The people around him stepped forward, reaching out to feel the stone tablet that stood several meters tall. Although the surface was not particularly smooth—Yun Xiao Yi had used ordinary granite that had not been polished—the surface was remarkably flat, as if it had been meticulously polished countless times. If it were truly crafted by mortal hands, the manpower and resources required would be immense.
Moreover, since everyone lived nearby, how could they have never heard any stories about this tablet? Could it be that this stone tablet descended from the heavens? At that moment, Ma Yuanyi knelt down to examine the base and exclaimed: "Come look! The bottom of the stone tablet isn't buried in soil!"
"Huh?" What does it mean that there is no soil at the bottom? The crowd looked at him with puzzled expressions. Ma Yuanyi did not explain much; instead, he reached out and began digging into the soil beneath the base. Soon, he unearthed a large quantity of Soil Blocks.
Zhang Liang suddenly came to his senses and hurriedly interrupted, "What are you doing? What if you dig too deep and the stele falls over?"
Ma Yuanyi shook off his hand and asked, "Brother, what happens if a heavy object is placed on soft ground?"
While Zhang Liang was still pondering this, Zhang Jiao, holding his Nine-section Staff, firmly stepped on the muddy ground and replied, "It will sink deeply into the soil."
Ma Yuanyi nodded in agreement. "That's right; under normal circumstances, it should be like that. This Divine Stele is several dozen zhang tall and probably weighs tens of thousands of tons. With such a massive size, even a gentle fall would bury it deep underground."
Zhang Liang scratched his head and said, "Are you saying that part of the Divine Stele is already buried in the soil?"
Ma Yuanyi shook his head. "Not quite. What we see now is the entirety of the stele. Although it is heavy, it hasn't compressed the ground at all."
Zhang Liang still looked confused, but his two brothers, Zhang Jiao and Zhang Bao, seemed to have understood.
Zhang Bao interjected, "So what you're saying is that while the stele appears to be standing on the ground, it's actually floating in the air?"
Ma Yuanyi's eyes lit up as he nodded vigorously. "Exactly! That's precisely what I wanted to convey."
With that said, all eyes turned to Zhang Jiao. He furrowed his brow slightly in contemplation.
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