A drummer sounds one of the drums three times and the conductor sings the call for the third rendition of Xian He ("Perfect Harmony"). The banner-bearers then raise their banners, the keeper of the sounding box sounds his instrument three times and the Tao drum is spun three times. After this, the orchestra plays in harmony to the accompany the singing of the choir.
Those deacons responsible for welcoming the spirit, as this point, reorganize themselves into two matching processions as they hold their lanterns, censers, halberds and parasols on either side of the Da Cheng Hall. As they proceed, the Master of Ceremonies sings out the order to "stand in reverential attention" and all the participants face the Spirit Escorting Procession as it prepares to send off Confucius' spirit.

As the Spirit Escorting Procession proceeds across the Main Courtyard in the direction of the Yi Gates, the Master of Ceremonies sings out the call for "first bow", "second bow" and "third bow". A respectful posture is maintained by all the participants as Confucius' spirit is escorted back through the Yi Gates and the Ling Xing Gates.