Rutgers stood in the vineyard in the northeast corner of the temple and spoke to a priest sitting on a wicker chair.

The priest's knee parts were all cut off, apparently also by the concubine. However, the concubine did not do this to decorate, but to want the priest himself.

This priest came from the kingdom of Tumu, and although he was only a small aristocratic family in decline, he was born with psychic abilities and the ability to predict the future. The celestial concubine wanted him to be her high priest, but the priest was unwilling to serve the celestial concubine. So the concubine threw him on a cliff and ordered the insects and ants to eat the flesh on his legs. When Moto-hee rushed to save someone, there were only two Mori Bai bones left under his knees.

Because of the spell cast by the Heavenly Concubine, whenever Yuan Xi used an elixir to heal him, insects and ants on the earth would automatically crawl over and eat the flesh that had just grown on his legs.

In desperation, in order to resist the curse of the concubine, he could only cut off his legs.

But cutting off his legs didn't hinder his intelligence and talent. Lorofidi settled in the temple of Genki and tended it as her high priest.

Don't look at the goddess Yuanxi's reckless personality, but her casual kindness does make her hold many trump cards in her hands.

Lolofidi, the high priest who is good at prophecy and psychics, Rutgers, the chief of the guard with the ability of heart arrows, Sacrificial Nia who resonates with the divinity of Genxi, Ye Lisa, a witch who is proficient in thousands of witchcraft and divine arts, and Ah Sun, who is known as the scud of the earth......

These demigod-level heroes live in seclusion in Motoki's temple, Himites, to maintain her sanctuary on the earth for Motoki.

Rutgers said to his companions, "This time I went to see His Highness's temple in the Xia Kingdom. I have to say that Xia Guo did maintain courtesy and respect for His Royal Highness. Her temple in the Xia Kingdom was far more majestic than the temples in other countries. ”

"His Highness is revered as a protector, and it is normal for the treatment to be of a higher standard. The high priest closed his eyes: "I'm more worried about the relationship between the goddess and the god of Great Xia." What did you find on this trip?"

Just like the people around Ji Le, he didn't want to be snatched away by an outside god casually. These dependents in the Yuanxi Sanctuary will not casually send their goddesses to other people's homes as spouses.

"It can be seen that the status of the Great Xia National God in Xia is extremely high. But they seem to have a lot of complaints about the relationship between our Highness and the gods of Great Xia. ”

With the thoughts of the people of Xia Kingdom, no goddess can match her highness.

The high priest's thin palm rubbed the rattan chair: "Expected. As long as there are more smart people in Xia Kingdom, they will not easily agree to the marriage of God. After all, the marriage of God is too much of a loss for the country and mortals. ”

After the marriage of the gods, Yuan Xi was able to share half of Ji Le's power, and had the power of life and death over the people of Xia Kingdom.

But what can Xia Guo get?

What Yuan Xi can give, it has been given as a protector at present. After the divine marriage, Yuan Xi did not have to pay any price, and he could get half of the power of the Xia Kingdom and half of the national fortune protection. Moreover, the divine marriage is dominated by the gods, and the gods can destroy the country with a little means and force the divine marriage to be suspended. On the other hand, the national spirit side could not stop the divine marriage, and could only honestly transfer half of the power.

In the final analysis, the national spirit is not an orthodox deity in the first place, and is treated unfairly in the laws of this world.

High Priest: "Although we don't think Your Highness will do that, the other side won't think so, so resistance is inevitable." ”

Rutgers said worriedly, "Then what do we do? Do you want to help? Shall we find a few more brothers to go out of the mountain and help His Highness support the field?"

There is only one Mu Yan on the side of the Xia Kingdom Temple, and he is more partial to the Xia Kingdom, but Rutgers is worried about the treatment of his Royal Highness in the Xia Kingdom.

"No, I don't. Frankly speaking, Lisa and I don't approve of God's marriage. Although he can obtain half of the rights of Xia Guo, it is difficult to withdraw from the catastrophe of fate, and he must stand with Xia Guo. It's better to wait for the catastrophe of fate, and His Highness will take over directly as the patron saint......"

At the end the high priest's voice grew lower and lower. Immediately, he diverted the topic: "By the way, how does Xia Guo treat you?"

"It's okay for us, those shrine maidens look like they always do to us, without any colored eyes. ”

At the banquet, the witches of the Xia Kingdom were well-behaved and lovely, and they were normal in the face of these heroes with severed limbs. There was no fear or sympathy for their injuries, which greatly defended the self-esteem of these heroes.

"The Xia Kingdom comes from a powerful extraterritorial civilization, and its ceremonial regulations are far superior to those of the earthly countries. The national temperament meter is of the highest quality, which is commendable. ”

It's a pity that it is necessary to say whether Xia Guo can survive the last day of the catastrophe of fate.

With the ability to prophecy that even the Heavenly Concubine coveted, Motoxi, the chief high priest, had already seen the moment when the national spirit was destroyed.

God's marriage for a nation that will be destroyed in a few decades?

It's not worth it.

At this moment, a young waiter hurried over.

"Lord Priest, what about the manuscripts of the Codex that Her Highness has in the No. 5 storehouse? She wanted to give them to the Great Xia Kingdom God, but when I went to get them, they were gone. ”

"The manuscripts of Treasury Five, those things from the Aegean civilization?" the high priest knocked on the door, "I lent it to a guest who came to the door yesterday." That guest is borrowing a book from the flower hall in the south, you go and return to His Highness first, and I will go over later to retrieve the manuscript and give it to the Great Xia National God. ”

So, the waiter rushed back to report to Yuan Xi. The High Priestess asked Rutgers to push him to the Flower Hall.

After all, it was His Royal Highness who gave something to the Great Xia National God, and they always had to maintain the dignity of their Highness.

......

Hearing that someone had borrowed that part of the codex in advance, Yuan Xi frowned, waved his hand and said, "Take it back directly!" I have already given it to Ji Le, it is his, no matter who it is, just take it back." ”

"Not busy. Ji Le stopped Yuan Xi and said to the waiter, "Take me over to see." Someone is interested in this codex, and I want to check it out. ”

In this world, who would look at such a thing? People who are interested in philosophy? Ji Le wondered who was so leisurely. The god of Taixu and the god of Tarn can't be the god of the sun, right?

You see, Huo Qubing in front of Ji Le is not interested in this at all.

The waiter was a little hesitant and looked at Yuan Xi.

Yuan Xi: "What are you doing in a daze, don't hurry up and lead the way." ”

So, the waiter took the three of them to the flower hall. They were quicker than the high priest and found the borrower first.

The borrower sits in the center of the rose-filled flower hall, surrounded by a number of spread codexes.

This is an ordinary young man with an ordinary appearance, Yuan Xi didn't care, he was not moved by the beauty, and ordered the waiter: "Go and put things away." ”

"Wait. Ji Le took the initiative to step forward, sat down in the pile of manuscripts, and faced the young man face to face.

"Are you interested in these things?"

The young man raised his head, looked at Ji Le, and then at Yuan Xi, and was not surprised by the aura exuded by the two, nodded and said, "I think these things are quite interesting, so I borrowed them to read." What, what's wrong?"

Yuan Xi pouted: "I have already given something to Ji Le, and now it is Ji Le's." You have to keep borrowing and ask for his opinion. ”

So, the young man asked Ji Le to borrow the book again.

Ji Le's eyes fell on the parchment scroll in the young man's hand.

It reads: "All things in the world move towards contradiction and unity in opposition." This concept is somewhat similar to the necessity of things.

The parchment scroll says, "Things will eventually go to their opposite." Just as life inevitably leads to death, sleep will eventually wake up, and the living fire, which symbolizes the origin of all things, will eventually be destroyed and then ushered in a new life. ”

Seeing Ji Le's thoughtful eyes, the young man took the initiative to hand him the parchment scroll: "I like this part very much. Origin and destruction are two sides of the same coin, seemingly destroying everything, but in fact for a new reincarnation. I like this very much. ”

This kind of statement shows that this is a wise scholar, but it is a pity that I could not have met him sooner. ”

"I am also sorry that the doctrine of Heraclitus, though not personally, has been useful to me. For example, the thesis that all things in the world progress and develop in the struggle, this argument expounds the essence of war, and can be called the founding theory of the Church of the God of War. ”

"Huh...... Is there a complete version of "On Nature" here?" Ji Le casually picked up a dusty manuscript, on which was a book written by Heraclitus himself, telling the nature of heaven and earth, fate, and the mysteries of the gods.

In Heraclitus thought, the essence of the world is considered to be elements in constant motion, which they represent as "living fire".

This is in line with the teachings of the Vulcan Church created by Ji Le. If it is in a universe created by the god of fire, it can be regarded as the truth of creation.

In addition, the discourse that everything in the world is inseparable from competition is also very consistent with the idea of the god of war.

There is also the search for laws from all things in the world, the explanation of destiny, and so on...... These philosophical ideas can be dismantled into the teachings of the major churches.

Ji Le flipped through a few manuscripts and said to the young man, "I need these manuscripts, if you don't mind, you can go with me next." When the time comes, you can not only read these manuscripts, but also some of the classics in China. There's a lot of stuff in it that comes close to that. ”

The young man stared at Ji Le for a while, as if he had some scruples. But the temptation of these drafts was really not small, so the young man agreed.

"That's trouble. ”

Next to him, Huo Quzhi pulled his mouth, he hugged his chest with both hands, looked the young man up and down, and said secretly: I can't feel the breath of this young man at all, it must be the flow of heavenly gods? I don't know which incarnation of the hidden god? Ji Le can really do it, just take this kind of person with him, replace it with the old man, and don't scold him to death?

Then Ji Le said to Yuan Xi: "Soon after, the trial will begin, and the two of us don't have to go back to China, we will go directly to the Sanctuary of the Sun God to meet Yang Ke." On the way, you can also take a look at the scenery with this gentleman and talk about the draft. ”

"By the way, what do you call Your Excellency?"

"Call me ......" The young man thought for a while, and when he saw the manuscript of the Heraclitus sect, he had a flash of inspiration: "Call me Klaas." ”

When you hear it, it's a pseudonym.

But Ji Le smiled, obviously not caring about this, and took the manuscript and discussed it enthusiastically with the young man. During the next two days of the temple tour, except for the various places in the sanctuary with Yuanxi, the rest of the time was spent mingling with young people and discussing philosophical teachings.

Then, at the urging of Yuan Xi, everyone rushed to the sacred domain of the sun god together.

On the way, Ji Le sat in the carriage and wrote down the content of his discussion with the young people, compiling a book of very different doctrinal texts.

Yuan Xi sat in front of him, casually flipping through the doctrinal book written by Ji Le. There are various manuscripts such as "War Teachings", "Flame Sacred Scripture", "Glorious Golden Sutra" and so on.

In the "Teachings of War", it is based on the exposition in the doctrine of Heraclitus.

"The world is governed by movement, and everything is guided by competition. ”

"Salute the Lord of all, the Supreme Lord of War. You are invincible, the embodiment of strength and bravery. ”

"Thou hast loved weapons, and hast killed men, and destroyed walls, and all things. You are a surrogate of slaughter and death, ruler of bronze and blood. Wherever you pass, the notes of war will destroy the old order and open up a new world. ”

Yuan Xi flipped through for a while, and then went to see the "Glorious Golden Sutra". Obviously, this was for the sun god.

On the first page is a hymn to the sun: "Great god of light." Your eternal eyes are fixed on all things, your left eye as the sun, and your right eye as the moon. Radiance is your gospel and mercy is your symbol. ”

"High Lord of Radiance, you hold the dawn in one hand and the twilight in the other. Drive the splendid golden chariot every day and sail above the heavenly dome. ”

"Dividing day and night, regulating the seasons, the flame from the sun travels through the years. ”

"You are the Lord of good deeds, the embodiment of art, the enlightener and patron of civilizations. ”

"Thou hast manifested righteousness, thou hast kept thy oath, thou wilt thy sword thou wilt thou wield, thou hast bestowed mercy upon the good......"

Ji Le swayed 3,000 words, describing and praising the glory of the sun god, which made Yuanxi's scalp tingle.

"Hey...... Are you planning to write their biblical doctrines for the gods?"

"That's right. Ji Le stopped the Thunder God Sect that he was currently writing, and said to Yuan Xi, "The current Temple of the Gods is too simple. Even the temples of the main gods do not have a complete and inerrant doctrinal foundation. ”

"My vision of the church in this world is that the gods carefully formulate their own doctrines, establish their own gods and totems, sacred beasts, sacred flowers, and exclusive divine costumes, and a series of rules and rituals. ”

"The gods are the embodiment of order, and only by carefully combing through all this can we create a new order between man and god. ”

This is also the plan that Ji Le and Xia Guo are preparing to launch at the trial conference.

In addition to porcelain and silk, gorgeous clothes and jade, the Xia Congress prepared a new service project for the gods-church planning.

Xia can help the gods plan their own priesthood doctrines and assist in the construction of the church.

Through this, Xia Guo indirectly used his own ideas to influence the gods and the style of the temple.

Of course, as long as the church is not located in the Xia Kingdom.

"One of the most troublesome aspects of writing a doctrine is to come up with a complete set of theories for each church that believers believe and even worship. ”

For example, the teachings of the sun god written by Ji Le focus on the light and justice of the sun god. Followers of the sun god are defined as mortals who worship justice, light, and art.

And as long as you love life and yearn for light, you can be a believer in the sun god.

As for the believers of the god of war, it is to find the deal of the god of war in the killing. Because the native god of war is not an evil god, but a god who is biased towards order. Therefore, Ji Le's definition of his church is not simply the destruction of all things, but focuses on the destruction and reshaping of order. Think of war as a law of the evolution of all things. At the same time, the god of war was also elevated to the god of weapons.

"Is this doctrine really for the god of war? why do I think you won't be so good to him?"

"Not only for him, but also for other gods of war. ”

For example, the military masters of the Xia Kingdom and the ancestral gods of Rome, everyone can use this set of teachings. This is to fundamentally subvert the godhood concept of the god of war and lead the world to change the perception of the concept of "war".

The same is true of the canon of the God of Fire, which was the one that Ji Le once gave to Yu Yuan, and then compiled it after certain improvements. The Living Fire Creation Theory of the Vulcan Cult has not only regarded the primordial fire god as an objective law of existence in the world, but a new concept that can be elevated to the Creator. If the original fire god is resurrected, with the belief in the fire god's teachings, he may really be able to create his own flame universe. Of course, the god Arel can also draw beliefs from the teachings of the god of fire. There are also Ji Le, the god of pure fire, and the god of craftsmanship...... Behind the Vulcan doctrine is not just the worship of a certain god, but the doctrine of the relevant gods on the flame side is included.

The primordial fire god who possesses the first flame of the universe, the craftsman god who symbolizes the fire of forging and skill, the god of pure fire who symbolizes sacrifice and purification, and the flame that symbolizes civilization and the soul......

These flames are all included in the teachings of the Vulcan. Even Ji Le secretly rubbed it in the canon to leave a god seat for himself.

"Fusang Danlin Emperor" is the fire born by the Eastern Tianyang Essence and the fire of the life of all things.

In addition, there are the logos of the churches and the sacred flowers of the sacred beasts. The Church of the Sun is a horse and an eagle, the Church of the Holy War is a wolf, and the Church of Vulcan is an immortal bird that can be reborn from the fire.

Yuan Xi read these teachings and asked softly, "Then what do you think of my teachings?"

Ji Le's expression froze and fell silent.

Yuanxi's teachings?She acted in a disorderly manner, a pure nature god, what humane teachings could be used?

Ji Le touched his chin and fell into deep thought.

Moto-hee's divinity is the destructive power of the wind, how does this destructive power make mortals believe?, and she doesn't like the cumbersome humane priesthood......

For a while, Ji Le was in a dilemma.

Speaking of which, I really don't know much about Yuanxi. This is the first time I visited Moto-hee's sanctuary, and I don't even know what animal Moto-hee likes.

"Your Highness...... The sacred flower of His Highness should be a golden rose, and as for animals, how about the swan, and the ability to fly symbolizes the wind, and the white feathers mean purity. Moreover, the swan can be regarded as a bird of love and can also symbolize marriage. ”

"It's a little too much of an eros thing. Yuan Xi didn't like Ji Le's suggestion: "Change the divine bird to another one." And the clothes, I want to design a new set of clothes for my priests, which must have the characteristics of the clothes of the Xia Kingdom, but also the characteristics of the Aegean civilization, and by the way, the characteristics of Tumu should also be retained. ”

Yuan Xi kept making his own demands: "And my teachings, which must be the kind that can attract a wide range of believers without restricting my own teachings......"

Listening to these requests, Ji Le's forehead sweated.

This...... It's a hassle for a god on the natural side to ask for so much.

Fortunately, at this time, the carriage came to the domain of the sun god to help Ji Le relieve the siege.

Seeing Yang Ke coming over, Yuan Xi finally concluded: "Just these requirements, you think about them slowly, and you will tell me when you return to China." ”

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