Chapter 450: The Wisdom of the Ancients, Unmatched in
Heaven
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
“Is this what I think it is? Could it be the ‘Divine Sea Stabilizing Needle’?”
“Unlikely, isn’t it? It looks like a plain rod.”
“Have any of us actually seen a real ‘Divine Sea Stabilizing Needle’ before?”
“Are we even sure that it’s not just a figment of our collective imaginations?”
As the peculiar object was hoisted onto the ship, silence took over the deck. Everyone was astounded, lost for words.
“Place it on the deck, carefully, right there.”
The copper lock chain coiled on the deck, mirroring the powerful elegance of a resting dragon.
It formed a perfect loop as it was laid out.
“Little Luo, could this be the ‘Divine Sea Stabilizing Needle’?” queried a perplexed Master Li.
“It seems so. There’s no mistake,” Luo Feng confirmed with a nod.
Chen Gang, squatting next to the chain, murmured, “Incredible. There’s no doubt, this has to be the ‘Divine Sea Stabilizing Needle’!”
“I always wondered, how could the Ding River’s depth be controlled by a mere rod? It would be impractical to transport and use. But it all makes sense now. This is a combination of a lock chain and a weight. It fits the situation perfectly!”
As the true form of the ‘Divine Sea Stabilizing Needle’ unveiled itself, the long-standing mystery evaporated into thin air.
While the chain was bulky, it was undeniably more portable than a rod.
Squatting down, Luo Feng meticulously inspected the copper chain. “The chain was likely crafted during the Zhou Dynasty, while the weight seems to be from the Xia Dynasty!”
Intrigued, Professor Steve asked, “Fascinating! But how can you be so certain, Mr. Luo?”
Luo Feng gestured towards the copper chain, explaining, “It’s straightforward, really. The inscriptions and markings on the chain are written in the ancient Jinwen script. There’s a marked difference between this script and the one used during the Xia Dynasty!”
Upon closer examination, the team found that each segment of the chain bore markings indicating depth, along with several Jinwen characters.
Luo Feng’s inspection of the weight revealed its unique design.
Roughly half a meter in length and width, it possessed four equal-sized feet. The weight itself was hefty, around forty to fifty centimeters thick, with a hollow middle. It resembled two thick copper plates sandwiched together, adorned with intricate designs of demons and monsters. Notably, there were no inscriptions accompanying these designs.
After a thorough examination, Luo Feng marveled, “The design of this artifact is pure genius!”
“The Yellow River is known for its swift currents and hidden undertows. The weight’s four feet stabilize it, preventing it from capsizing. The hollow middle allows water to flow through, ensuring its stability.
Indeed, even after countless years, the weight remained undisturbed, buried at the same depth.
Thanks to the four-foot design, it had maintained its position under the river for millennia.
Despite being in the powerful Yellow River, had it been any other river, it would have been even shallower.
The weight’s design, dating back to the Xia Dynasty, showcased the unassailable wisdom of the ancients.
“The patterns on this weight mirror those on the Nine Zhou Ding, replete with depictions of demons and gods. Yet, there are no inscriptions!”
Despite the lack of written context, Luo Feng was still visibly pleased with the find.
“I suggest we have it tested, ” proposed Master Li.
“If the tests confirm that the weight and chain hail from the Xia and Zhou
Dynasties respectively, nobody could question Luo Feng’s translation of the
Oracle Bone Scripts. After all, it perfectly aligns with the records on the bones.”
Professor Steve agreed that accurate tests could definitively validate Luo Feng’s findings.
“So, the ‘Divine Sea Stabilizing Needle’ looks completely different from my imagination!”
“It’s been heavily mythologized over generations, especially in literary works!”
“In essence, it’s simply attaching a weight to a rope and placing it underwater.
The rope’s instability led to the replacement with a lock chain!”
“Yes, the principle is indeed simple, yet it serves as a testament to the extraordinary wisdom of the ancients!” “Well, the Odyssey Company made a futile journey this time around!”
Everyone heaved a sigh of relief.
Initially, they were worried that the powerful Odyssey Company might swoop in and claim Luo Feng’s findings. However, it turned out that the company was not as formidable as they had imagined.
In the end, they were no match for Luo Feng’s prowess.
Predictably, the Odyssey team was visibly disheartened upon learning that Luo Feng had discovered the Divine Sea Stabilizing Needle. But what recourse did they have?
Left with no other choice, they retreated in defeat.
With the Divine Sea Stabilizing Needle’ found, there was no longer a reason for them to stick around.
The artifact’s retrieval was simplified due to its strategic location. The junction of the two rivers, coupled with the strong current and an uncluttered riverbed, made it easier to locate.
The Divine Sea Stabilizing Needle, due to its inherent stability, was not carried away.
Had it not been for its stability, Luo Feng would have had a significantly harder time locating it.
Without this characteristic, it could have been mixed in with other underwater debris, making the search vastly more difficult..
This chapt𝙚r is updated by fr(e)ew𝒆bnov(e)l.com