Chapter 25: Nothing is done
The old man held up a finger.
"One?"
Bai Ya was puzzled and looked at the old man's fingers in confusion. The old man frowned and lifted it twice.
"What do you mean?"
Qi Huan and Ao Yan didn't say anything, because they didn't know what the old man meant. The old man felt a headache and had a certain degree of doubt about the intelligence of the three of them.
"In heaven."
"Oh...... Hey, you said it earlier. Qi Huan raised his hand, quite embarrassed.
The three of them looked up at the sky in unison. There were no stars, and the moonlight was dim. Now, the moon was obscured by the heavy clouds, leaving only a faint stain-like light, and the undulations of the clouds were clearly illuminated. They lowered their heads again and looked at the slightly tired old man. Qi Huan asked:
"So we're ...... now What to do? We should get out of here, should we? ”
"Let's go. If you don't believe in the god of the sea, then this is not for you. You should go to other faiths. People who do not have faith cannot survive in the Kingdom of the Nine Heavens. You have detained boys and girls, and I am afraid that you will anger the god of the sea...... Let's go, get out of here before it's serious. ”
"What are you going to do?" Aoyan asked, "What do you do?" ”
"Lord Poseidon will not embarrass us. I've lived for more than 70 years, and it's not bad for a while. You are still young. ”
"But I don't believe anything." Bai Ya's tone was light, "I only believe in myself." ”
"Young man, you are still young and don't know the dangers of the Nine Heavens Kingdom......"
"Don't bother talking. I know that the two children said that the worship of the gods is ultimately to ascend to heaven and become immortals. What does this have to do with the God who you say dwells in heaven? We can't see it. ”
The old man's head tilted back slightly, and although he did not pretend to be profound, he lifted his beard again in his hand, and with great difficulty, he could explain to them what the so-called "gods" were.
The "Celestial" is a supreme being that cannot be traced or touched. The gods are gods of the gods, the heavens outside the heavens, and the celestials are the people outside the people. The rest of the gods not only recognized the existence of the gods, but also admired them. Of course, the seven gods could not give concrete evidence: they thought that their own existence was the evidence itself. If you ask the seven gods to describe the appearance of the gods, the answer you will get is only invisible, not to speak.
But what people are certain of is that if they can become celestials, they will also be full of joy.
In this world, through faith and worship of these visible gods, you can also enjoy endless glory and wealth. Relying on plundered resources will violate the interests of "inferior people", and the gods do not interfere, but only make choices. You can stop there and go through all sorts of god-sanctioned efforts to get gold and silver treasures, such as cloud beauties, without any guilt - you deserve it. If you have a good heart, there is also a god who will give you another reward, which is spiritual enjoyment. For example, a dream, a beautiful dream that will never wake up, you can call the wind and rain and do whatever you want.
God is very close to man. Human faith is the cornerstone of the existence of the gods. The larger and stronger the faith, the greater the power of the gods. And the gods will select some of these believers, reward them, and give them a substantial reward. In this way, more believers will be firm in their beliefs and attract more people to become their followers. People are limited, resources are limited, and sometimes, the gods will use their abilities and means to compete for and dig for what they want. But at the end of the day, they are all bridges between humans and the gods.
Your faith powers the gods, but you can also do more than stop there. Human desires are infinite, and as desires expand, so does inertia. In front of considerable benefits, it is understandable that someone has stopped and is satisfied with the status quo. If you want to go one step further and move towards the existence of the celestial beings who are closest to the gods alongside the seven gods, you need to get the approval of the seven gods. No one knows the exact method, because people still can't get rid of the shackles of the physical body, and it's easy to get caught up in the sound of dogs and horses in front of them, forgetting the power to go up in the first place. Moreover, the gods, like humans, have their own grievances and grievances, which is not understandable to human beings who are mortal in the flesh. Not to mention, it has to be compatible with the approval of seven gods at the same time. As for the form of so-called "recognition", even if you ask them, they will not tell you.
Next, the old man provided them with more information. Although it was very limited, it was enough to give them a preliminary understanding of the situation in the Nine Heavenly Kingdom.
The god of the sea is the master of the whole sea. The Yaksha is his messenger who is responsible for conveying each other's thoughts, bringing them into the relationship, and slowly building a complete image in the hearts of the devotees. There is no god and no form - only the concept of the existence of the sea god is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and the entity is just an insignificant shell, so there is no need to bother with this.
The treasure of the god of the sea is in the hands of the Yakshas, but no one has ever seen it. It's just that the old man said that it was probably a kind of long soldier: a special halberd. He had the privilege of seeing this thing when he was young, and it contained a powerful spiritual power beyond imagination.
The dragon god is also different from the elusive dragon they know about calling the wind and rain. The dragon god of the Nine Heavens Kingdom is the dragon of the sea of calamity, dwelling under the abyss. The opulent Dragon Palace is built on the depths of the sea, and no one can reach that place alive, and the pressure will crush anything on land to pieces. The intersection between the Yaksha and the dragon clan is unknown, and there are very few people who worship the dragon god on land, but they will not be targeted by the Yaksha. However, the old man said that it was rumored that someone had seen a beautiful mermaid off the beaten track. Maybe the followers of the dragon god belong to another group, and his form of existence is also very special.
The treasure of the dragon god is naturally nowhere to be found.
The name of the python god is called Maharaja, Yiyun and the dragon, and he rarely shows up. He may be male or female; It could be a snake-headed human body, or it could be a human-headed snake-body - those changes in appearance don't matter. In the far forest and deep swamps, a temple belonging to him was established, and a large number of good men and women often came here to worship him, worship and pray for blessings. But it is rumored that the python god destroys evil deeds, is more angry and less charitable, and is a god with a strange personality. In order to avoid unintentional anger and unnecessary sacrifice to the python god, people formed a special clergy team to communicate with the gods as a link between the two sides.
In the temple of the python god, it is said that the treasures of the python god are enshrined.
The name of the incense god is called Qianminpo, and it is rumored to be a god with a male appearance wearing an octagonal crown. He holds a jade flute in his left hand and an incense burner in his right. He and his people exude a fragrant fragrance from their bodies, and they do not eat wine and meat, but rely on the aroma as nourishment. He is the leader of the Xiangyin Sect, and he lives in a land where politics and religion are united, and even the king has to respect him for three points. He is also the patron saint of children and babies, and if they pray to him sincerely, the children will be happy and healthy, and they will live their lives free from the invading of spirits. He is like a skilled sorcerer, and all false dreams will lose their meaning here. All the believers yearn for the unpredictable mirage, the rumored hometown of Gandharva. There is no disease, no poverty, no suffering, and as long as you convert to the Holy Religion, you will be able to get rid of the intrusion of this worldly suffering step by step.
There is a platinum and silver incense burner in Qian, which exudes all kinds of aromas all year round, making people suspect that those smells do not belong to the world. The incense burner can also refine medicine, and there is no disease in the world that cannot be cured.
The name of the god of song is Kinara, which means the day of music. It is rumored that it is a woman with a pair of horns on her head, a dignified appearance, and a beautiful voice. Her singing cleanses the world of filth, and the sound of her harp silences all dharmas. She belongs to the same family as Qianminpo, and is said to be a dearest and beloved friend, or perhaps a brother and sister who are connected by blood. The two shared the reputation of the gods of music and participated in the governance of two neighboring powers. She is the ruler of the kingdom who assists the king in governing the territory, and no one will disobey her orders. An unbreakable alliance has been formed between the two nations, creating a counterweight to the largest of the Nine Heavens.
Kinnara has a special xun, which is a pair with the jade flute. However, it is said that the material of Naxun is very special, and when you play it in the mouth of Kinara, unexpected things will happen.
The god of war is the asura. They are gods who came from the path of Shura. Legend has it that the true body of King Shura has nine heads and a thousand eyes, hundreds of hands and eight legs, is as tall as a mountain, steps on the sea, can breathe fire in his mouth, roar like thunder, and reach out to cover the light of the sun and the moon. The armies of the Shura were invincible. The local people built the Temple of the God of War, which houses many statues of brave and good warriors recognized by the Shura king. The people and monsters in that area are often invaded by rakshasas, and people fight against them. The kingdom of the Asuras has the most powerful military power in the entire Nine Heavenly Kingdoms, and no one or group can defeat them.
Asura has a demon-slaying pestle that symbolizes conquest and victory, made of purple gold. One end is the vajra, and in the middle is carved three Buddha statues, respectively laughing, angry, and scolding, and the other end is a three-edged pestle, which is extremely sharp and indestructible, and is used to subdue demons.
The bird god is called Garuda, a huge golden-winged bird that feeds on a native snake called Naga. Strange to say, before the arrival of these gods, the terrifying creatures of Naga and Rakshasa were also something that the inhabitants had never seen before. Maybe their arrival changed something. The mythical bird Garuda is rumored to be half human and half bird, or human or bird, the body of the bird is made of gold, and the head is inlaid with wishful beads, he leads a huge group of demon birds, coexists with the human race, and maintains the order of different populations and classes.
Garuda inhabits the interior of the continent and is in charge of some kind of treasure, but no one knows about it. Some people speculate that it is the blue Ruyi bead. With it, any wish can be granted.
"There's one question that concerns me." Bai Ya said, "Wasn't the Nine Heavens Kingdom just one country back then, why did it split into multiple small countries? ”
"Definitely. Once upon a time, it was a whole...... But one day, everything changed. The gods went their separate ways and divided their borders. I have lived with my wife by the sea for many years, and I have never been far inland, so I can't answer your exact distribution ......."
"It's okay, I'm grateful." Qi Huan bowed seriously to the old man and straightened up, "But, I have one last question, which may offend you." If you don't think it's appropriate, you don't have to answer. ”
"You just say it." The old man smiled slightly, "The old man can't help too much, if there is anything, try to reply." ”
"How have you stood up for what you believe in over the years? I heard you say that this sea god is like a god of heaven and has never appeared in front of people, how do you maintain your trust? Is it just those weird-looking sea yakshas? ”
The old man smiled. In the moonlight, his expression was like the undulating surface of the sea.
"I was fortunate enough to be blessed by the god of the sea, and I have believed in it ever since. Otherwise, my life would have been lost decades ago in the storm that occurred during that fishing trip. ”
With that, the old man slowly unbuttoned the hem of his robe. As the trio stared in amazement, they saw a pair of thin, twisted, rough, dark green, long-finned legs.
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