It seems this was also out of concern that if the person who knew how to perform sacrifices to Heaven and Earth were to die one day, the Legacy would be broken.
Writing it in such detail ensures that as long as this book isn't lost, there's no need to worry about the Legacy being severed.
He Xiuyuan thought about it and roughly understood the meaning.
Thinking of this, He Xiuyuan lowered his head and continued to read the Legacy ancient text before him.
It clearly detailed what needed to be done at each stage.
According to the process, the entire sacrificial ceremony was quite complicated.
The whole set of procedures would take about an hour, and He Xiuyuan felt a bit dizzy as he read through them.
There were simply too many details to remember.
Songfeng sat to the side, occasionally adding a few remarks, worried that He Xiuyuan hadn't paid attention to what was written in the book.
"Outside the main hall, there is a high platform; this is the altar.
After the hall ceremony is completed, one must circle Qiyun Temple before reaching the altar."
"The route from the main hall to the altar is fixed."
"Here in the main hall, there is ritual music accompaniment, but Fellow Daoist can rest assured; the ritual music is the task of the Disciples of the temple, and Fellow Daoist does not need to worry about it."
"Fellow Daoist also needs to pay attention at this point: here, one must use the Seven-Star Step to offer incense to Heaven and Earth."
Songfeng explained in detail, one by one, and He Xiuyuan listened, nodding continuously, committing everything he said to memory.
After a good part of the day had passed, Songfeng finally finished explaining all the various points.
Seeing this, Songfeng also stood up and said to He Xiuyuan, "I suppose Fellow Daoist already understands exactly what needs to be done, right?"
He Xiuyuan heard this, looked down, and then nodded.
Based on what Songfeng said and what was written in the book, He Xiuyuan roughly had an idea of what he needed to do.
"Then, next, Fellow Daoist will need to meditate in the quiet room for three days."
He Xiuyuan nodded in agreement; meditating in a quiet room for three days was not a difficult task.
"After three days of meditation, it will be the sacrificial ceremony, so I will trouble Fellow Daoist with that."
Songfeng thanked He Xiuyuan at this point, then handed him the sacrificial document.
He Xiuyuan took it, glanced at it, and then followed Songfeng to the quiet room to meditate...
"Did Senior Brother entrust the sacrificial ceremony to He Fellow Daoist?"
After He Xiuyuan entered the quiet room to meditate, the Disciples of Qiyun Temple also learned of the matter.
Upon hearing this, their expressions immediately became somewhat surprised.
"Yes, He Fellow Daoist's Dao cultivation is far superior to Senior Brother's.
If He Fellow Daoist presides, the probability of the ceremony's success will increase significantly."
Hearing this, Songfeng replied, his gaze fixed on the quiet room where He Xiuyuan was, a hint of anticipation in his expression.
"But Senior Brother, He Fellow Daoist has never been exposed to this sacrificial ceremony before.
If something unexpected happens during the sacrifice, wouldn't all our efforts be in vain?"
A Junior Brother beside him listened, his face showing a worried expression.
He felt that entrusting such a task to He Xiuyuan still carried some uncertainty.
He Xiuyuan was completely unfamiliar with the sacrifice; who could guarantee that no mistakes would occur during the process?
Once even a small mistake occurred, it would lead directly to failure.
Especially since there were only a few days left until the ceremony, was it really okay to hand this matter over to He Xiuyuan at the last minute?
The Junior Brothers nearby all nodded in agreement.
It wasn't that they didn't trust He Xiuyuan; it was simply that the time allotted to him was too short.
Mastering the sacrificial ceremony proficiently without any issues was no simple feat.
Songfeng frowned slightly upon hearing this, and seeing the puzzled expressions of all the Junior Brothers present, he sighed in his heart.
He knew that if he didn't explain clearly to these Junior Brothers, they might not understand that he actually had very little confidence in the success of this sacrifice; in fact, he could say that the probability of failure was very high.
Thinking of this, Songfeng sighed, "How long has it been since our Qiyun Temple's sacrificial ceremony has succeeded?"
Hearing Songfeng's words, all the Disciples present were stunned for a moment, then began to recall carefully.
As they recalled, the Junior Brothers' expressions grew increasingly grim, and they all realized something at that moment.
"Come, Junior Brother Yun Xuzi, you tell us."
Seeing everyone silent, Songfeng shook his head helplessly, then gestured for Junior Brother Yun Xuzi to answer.
"I can't quite remember the exact time, but it's been at least several hundred years, hasn't it?"
Yun Xuzi thought for a moment when he heard this, then replied softly.
Songfeng nodded upon hearing this, then said helplessly, "This sacrificial ceremony, our Qiyun Temple has experienced dozens of failures, without a single success."
"Do you Junior Brothers think that Senior Brother, I, holding this ceremony, will definitely succeed?"
At this point, Songfeng gave a bitter smile, "In reality, Senior Brother, I know in my heart that this ceremony is very likely to fail."
"After Qiyun Temple experienced so many failures before, with no successes, how could Senior Brother, I, have any confidence?"
"The reason we are holding this ceremony now is simply because our Qiyun Temple has reached a dead end."
"Everyone knows that Master and Junior Martial Uncle and others have disappeared in search of a way to restore the Heavenly Dao.
Qiyun Temple is currently in a state of disarray, and relying on Senior Brother to support the main pillar of Qiyun Temple, Senior Brother truly lacks confidence."
"Senior Brother, I have thought long and hard, and only this method might revitalize Qiyun Temple.
Ultimately, this is just Senior Brother's last resort."
"The probability of failure is very high.
Now, seeing He Fellow Daoist arrive, his Dao cultivation is beyond doubt.
If He Fellow Daoist presides, I believe we can have a few more points of confidence.
If even He Fellow Daoist cannot succeed, then Senior Brother certainly cannot either."
"So, if He Fellow Daoist fails, and the ceremony is unsuccessful, do not harbor any other thoughts in your hearts, understood?"
After Songfeng's explanation, everyone present fell silent.
Before, they had thought Senior Brother had great confidence, which was why he planned to hold this celebration.
They never expected it was merely Senior Brother's last resort.
