Qingque's explanation was not particularly difficult to understand, and everyone present learned a little about how the Jade Abacus worked.
Hearing Stelle's quip, March 7th had a flash of realization. "Oh, I guess so. But 'Jade Abacus' sounds so much nicer.
"Besides, what ordinary computer has such an incredible origin? Technology personally guided by Nous...
"I never saw anything connected to Nous on Ms. Herta's Space Station."
Qingque shrugged. "Anyway, don't get hung up on terminology. As long as the mechanism works properly, what difference does it make whether it's a Jade Abacus or a computer?
"Let's go. We're almost at the center of the Matrix of Prescience. The Master Diviner should already be waiting for us."
With Qingque leading the way, everyone descended the steps toward the center of the Matrix of Prescience. Even from a distance, they could see a petite figure standing there.
Her long pink hair was tied up in a style resembling a flying celestial bun, adorned with a golden cloud-and-moon hairpin, with two low ponytails hanging below. She wore a white-and-purple dress patterned with auspicious clouds, an astrolabe ornament on her chest, white tights with cloud designs, and black ankle boots.
She looked young, yet her features carried a measure of authority.
Beside her, they spotted a familiar face: General Jing Yuan's projection.
"Fu Xuan, how is it progressing?" Jing Yuan asked, his tone relaxed and natural. Despite the tense circumstances, the Divine General retained the leisurely air of someone watching clouds drift and unfurl with languid eyes.
Fu Xuan sighed. Compared to Jing Yuan's nonchalant manner, she looked rather worn out.
"Fluctuations lie between Qian and Zhen. To act brings calamity; nothing is favorable."
When Fu Xuan finished, Jing Yuan said mildly, "Fu Xuan, plain language, please."
"..."
After a moment of silence,