Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 350 The Shock of the Heavenly Inception Grand Canon! [2 more updates]

Chapter 350: 350 The Shock of the Heavenly Inception Grand Canon! [2 more updates]

Professor Xue’s heart trembled severely as he began to wonder what kind of relic could be so important that even Ye Wanlan treated it with such seriousness.

Even when they had found the Concentricity Pendant, Ye Wanlan had never used such a tone.

However, no matter how hard he racked his brains, he couldn’t figure it out.

What puzzled him even more was the request to involve the Director of the Cultural Relics Bureau and Curator Xiang; he understood that, as Ye Wanlan must have discovered some antique.

But why did she also want him to contact an academician from the research institute?

"Professor, I can’t speak over the phone," Ye Wanlan didn’t answer directly, but said, "Please ask the few people I’ve mentioned to come to the Southern Frontier as soon as possible."

She wasn’t even sure if her phone conversation with Professor Xue was being tapped.

An event as crucial as the emergence of the "Heavenly Inception Grand Canon" had to be discussed face-to-face.

"You can’t tell me now?!" Professor Xue became anxious, "What is so urgent that it can’t be said now? Are you trying to kill me with suspense?"

"Professor, I really can’t talk about it over the phone, see you this afternoon." As soon as Ye Wanlan finished speaking, she ended the call.

"Hey, hey! Don’t hang up!" Professor Xue jumped up in frustration.

But he wasn’t unreasonable and since Ye Wanlan had instructed so, it must be something that could shake the whole of Shenzhou.

Professor Xue immediately rushed to find the Director of the Cultural Relics Bureau.

At that moment, Professor Foo was just coming out of the director’s office when they bumped into each other.

Ignoring the collision, Professor Xue quickly pulled Professor Foo aside, "Director, please come with me to the Southern Frontier right away, something big has happened!"

The director was startled, "What big event?"

"Don’t ask too many questions because I don’t know either, but we will find out once we get there," Professor Xue said urgently, "I’ve already booked our flights, we’re leaving immediately."

The director, dazed by the rapid developments, was pulled out the door as he heard Professor Xue on the phone with Elder Xiang, "Elder Xiang, are you still sleeping? Don’t sleep anymore, something big has happened, hurry and come with me to the Southern Frontier!"

Hanging up one call, Professor Xue dialed another, "Old Wu, why am I calling you this early? Get up, dress, go to the Southern Frontier!"

The director was speechless.

He sometimes feared Professor Xue’s archaeological fervor had driven him to madness.

Professor Foo even muttered to himself, "Looking at his crazed state, one would think the ’Heavenly Inception Grand Canon’ had been discovered..."

He resigned himself to the acknowledgement that their profession in archaeology had driven them mad more than once or twice.

**

Southern Frontier.

Ye Wanlan was still contacting other important personnel, "Professor Yuwen, where are you currently?"

"Oh, Ah Lan, I’m in Yunjing, just got off the plane," replied Professor Yuwen over the phone, amidst the sound of heavy winds, cheerfully asking, "What’s the matter?"

Ye Wanlan said, "There is an urgent matter, I need you in the Southern Frontier as quickly as possible."

"A big emergency?" Professor Yuwen paused, "Alright, I’ll head there now and see what’s the earliest flight I can catch."

Meanwhile, Professor Shen had managed to reach the management of the Phoenix Pagoda Scenic Area and had the entire area closed down.

And because the closure was so sudden and unexpected, appropriate compensations were made to the tourists who had arrived.

Even though the director didn’t know what was happening, he sensed the weighty atmosphere and guessed it was something of utmost importance, deciding to temporarily halt filming of the show.

Xie Linyuan crossed his arms, his brows furrowed, "Although you, Little Junior Sister, haven’t announced the discovery of the ’Heavenly Inception Grand Canon’ publicly, such a massive mobilization might not escape the notice of those with ulterior motives."

"I am well aware of that," Ye Wanlan smiled slightly, "Therefore, we still need to release some false information to dispel their suspicions."

Xie Linyuan pondered for a moment then realized, "You mean... the treasure of Grand Ancestor Ning?"

"Yes," Ye Wanlan said softly, "I will soon contact the Cultural Relics Bureau to announce that the treasure of Grand Ancestor Ning contains plenty of gold and silver artifacts, precious indeed, but none as important as the ’Heavenly Inception Grand Canon’."

Since there had always been rumors that the treasure of Grand Ancestor Ning was underneath the Phoenix Origin Pagoda, solidifying the rumor now would better suppress the news of the "Heavenly Inception Grand Canon."

Despite a whole night having passed, Ye Wanlan’s heart still couldn’t settle.

Grand Ancestor Ning had left not just a single lifeline for Shenzhou but clearly numerous ones.

A cup of hot tea was presented before her, and Ye Wanlan looked up to meet Yan Tingfeng’s smiling eyes.

He smiled at her, "Just brewed it, it’s your preferred flavor."

"Xiao Wan is always composed, but today you seem unsettled," Yan Tingfeng raised his hand and poured her another cup of tea, "Even upon your just returning from the Phoenix Origin Pagoda last night, you shouldn’t be like this, unless the ’Heavenly Inception Grand Canon’ is really underneath it?"

Ye Wanlan raised her eyebrows, "Very astute, Director Yan."

Smart ones could guess it, no need for too many words.

Therefore, a fake news story to confuse any adversaries in Shenzhou was necessary.

"It’s rare to see you so expressive, easy to guess," Yan Tingfeng blinked gently, "Have another drink, it will help you focus and rejuvenate."

"I also owe thanks to the Temple Master and Elder Rong for confirming that the ’Heavenly Inception Grand Canon’ was indeed not destroyed," Ye Wanlan drank another cup of tea, "This is fortunate for Shenzhou."

Yan Tingfeng’s features relaxed further, saying softly, "It truly is fortuitous."

With the "Heavenly Inception Grand Canon" secured, even if his body could not hold on in the future, it gave him less cause for concern.

The two continued their conversation over tea until at two o’clock in the afternoon, when everyone had finally arrived.

"Wanlan, this is Academician Wu from the Yunjing Research Institute," Professor Xue introduced an elderly woman to Ye Wanlan, "Old Wu is trustworthy, rest assured."

"Academician Wu, hello," Ye Wanlan nodded politely.

"Hello, hello," Academician Wu replied cheerfully, "Old Xue spoke of you often, and I am happy to meet you today. May I know what good news you have to share with us?"

Ye Wanlan’s gaze swept solemnly over everyone present, "Please follow me."

Under her lead, the group entered the Phoenix Origin Pagoda and went into the first level.

Before all present, Ye Wanlan opened the door that led underground.

"There’s a door here?" the Director of the Cultural Relics Bureau was astonished, "Miss Ye, how did you discover this?"

Ye Wanlan shook her head slightly, "Some secrets should not be divulged."

She took the lead, Professor Xue followed, and Yan Tingfeng stood at the rear.

As time ticked by, aside from Ye Wanlan and Yan Tingfeng, everyone else’s heartbeat grew drastically intense.

At last, they reached the end of the stone steps; the great door opened, and the Luminous Pearl’s radiance filled the space, illuminating countless scrolls.

"This, this is..." Witnessing the scene before him, Professor Xue was dumbstruck.

His legs softened, and he knelt on the ground.

The Director of the Cultural Relics Bureau was not much better off, staring at the scrolls on the racks, stuttering, "Hea... Heavenly..."

"The ’Heavenly Inception Grand Canon’!" Professor Yuwen, a physicist, was the first to shout out the name, "This is the ’Heavenly Inception Grand Canon’!"

The "Heavenly Inception Grand Canon"!

No one had anticipated that Ye Wanlan had summoned them to the Southern Frontier because she had discovered the "Heavenly Inception Grand Canon."

Professor Xue angrily slapped himself, then pinched his leg to snap back to reality.

After forcing himself to stand, he approached Ye Wanlan, about to kneel once more.

"Old Xue, why are you doing this?" Ye Wanlan’s expression shifted slightly, and she immediately supported him.

"I... I’ve spent my entire life studying the Ning Dynasty," Professor Xue’s voice was hoarse, tears streaming down his face. He choked up, saying, "The prosperity of the Ning Dynasty delighted me, and its decline pained me. Now that I can see the ’Heavenly Inception Grand Canon’ with my own eyes, I would die without regrets..."

The director was well aware of how much Professor Xue and Professor Foo had sacrificed for archaeology and patted Professor Xue’s shoulder, "Old Xue, you’ve worked hard over the years."

Professor Xue wiped his tears, "It’s all been worth it."

"The ’Heavenly Inception Grand Canon’ has been hidden here for a century undiscovered, which proves that the Phoenix Origin Pagoda is the safest place," Ye Wanlan said, "But to fully understand the technology described in the book, we still must export its contents out, yet aside from us, no one else must know it is from the ’Heavenly Inception Grand Canon.’"

Academician Wu also understood, "No wonder you asked Old Xue to invite me, these ancient technologies are extremely advanced, some just blueprints, but with today’s technology, they are definitely worth trying."

The "Heavenly Inception Grand Canon" was not just an encyclopedia but also a book of prophecies, even containing designs for artillery.

However, limited by the technology of the time, it was not feasible then.

Academician Wu took out a scroll, increasingly excited as she read, "Great, this is great, no need to be controlled by the Global Center anymore!"

Science and technology are the primary productive forces, as long as Shenzhou possesses sufficient technology, it naturally could reclaim its position as number one in the world.

Just as Ye Wanlan expected, such a large mobilization could not possibly escape the notice of those watching closely.

The message about the Director of the Cultural Relics Bureau entering the Phoenix Pagoda had been leaked the moment he entered the scenic area.

A middle-aged man frowned, "The Director of the Cultural Relics Bureau is here. What exactly did they discover?"

"I can’t see anything," a young man shook his head, "They went in, and it’s been hours without them coming out."

The middle-aged man’s frown deepened, "If they had discovered an incredible relic, they would have announced it publicly, but they haven’t. Could the value of this artifact be beyond everyone’s imagination?"

Regardless of what it was, since the Director of the Cultural Relics Bureau was alarmed and it was buried under the Phoenix Origin Pagoda, it must be extremely important.

If it couldn’t be stolen, then it would have to be destroyed!