Amon was taken aback, and replied with some embarrassment: "They really built the temple like this? I did appear there with the goddess Mu Yun in my arms, and they actually carved the statue like this! ”

Amon was a little stunned at first when he heard that Link had built a temple in the city of Salem, and that the "god" on the altar was actually the image of him holding the goddess Mu Yun, but he turned his mind and just smiled, not minding and not being proud. His views on this issue are not the same as ordinary people, it naturally doesn't matter if Link doesn't set up a statue for him, he won't blame if he sets up a statue, don't you dare to do it?

Moreover, he has already passed the endless test, with the ninth-level achievement of the origin power, there is nothing wrong with standing in the statue in the temple, and the goddess Mu Yun did not show up to find trouble, which means that there is no dissatisfaction, as long as the goddess is willing.

Ge Lie laughed enough, and then said seriously: "As early as a few years ago, I tried to use the legendary Great Prophecy Technique, realizing that the Duk Plain would become a fertile land for thousands of miles, and it would also cause disputes between the gods and the surrounding countries. You and I are well aware of the origin of the flood, and Enriel has turned the plain of Duk back into fertile soil, which can house hundreds of thousands of people, and is indeed praised by all peoples. ”

Amon snorted coldly and said, "I naturally know that if you hadn't led the people to resist the flood, the city-state of Syria would have been destroyed. ”

There was a faint sadness on Gelie's expression: "I am the one who was used by Enriel, how much I used to admire him! We have played two games of chess, and we are also pawns on the chessboard of the gods. Even I had used the Great Prophecy to come to the conclusion that the gods who had caused the flood would not know, and that Enril would have let his people occupy the fertile fields and have his temples spread over the plains of Duc. ”

Amon asked in a noncommittal tone, "Do you think he can succeed?"

Goret looked up at the sky: "In the imagination of the god Enriel, I only need to consider whether Malduk will agree, although I am not willing to serve him anymore, but still command the army to repel the army of the Kingdom of Barun, this is what I must do." The Assyrian kingdom sent an army of giants to suddenly climb the plateau and appear on the plains of Duk, which should have been a plan that had been prepared for a long time, and no one had thought of it beforehand.

The kingdom of Assyria was about to expand its territory, and the main god they believed in was also Enril, and it is only now that I understand that the most important chess piece in Enril's hands is the kingdom of Assyria. He calculated so well, how many wise people on the continent are not opponents, this is the gods!"

Amon sighed a little helplessly: "Of course Maldok will intervene, there is a magician named Yusil who joined forces with the Plateau Giant Tribe to establish Maldok City on the choke point in the southeast corner of the Duk Plain. From the point of view of the local battlefield, the city of Marduk is not the opponent of the city of Enril, and the kingdom of Assyria will occupy the entire plain of Duk from north to south, and finally defeat the city of Malduk. ”

Ge Lie smiled bitterly: "Judging from the original situation, this should be a reasonable prediction, but it is not a realistic situation, and the high god Enriel does not control everything. The biggest variable today is the emergence of the city of Salem, where you don't have the support of a kingdom like the others, but you have established a city-state in the center of the plain of Durk, which is beyond the expectations of the gods. ”

Amon sneered, "Enriel would not want to see the city of Salem there. ”

Ge Lie turned his head and said, "That's not necessarily, the heart of the gods is unpredictable, it depends on whether you are willing to build his temple?"

Amon asked rhetorically, "Venerable Great Divine Sorcerer, you were once the chief priest of the Enril Temple, and now you are the chief honorary patriarch of the Hati Divine Academy, but you don't seem to have a good impression of Enriel, the main god of the kingdom?"

Geret replied, "I know that there are many priests who do not have a sincere heart for the gods, but only satisfy their vanity and lusts in the name of the gods." But I was different, I once truly believed in the gods and reverently waited for the gods' call.

I'm not as lucky as you, I hugged the goddess in public at a young age. In all my years as a priest, I have only really communicated with the gods once, when the flood besieged the city-state of Syria, and I heard Enriel speak in the temple, and it was the voice I had been waiting for for years! It was funny to say that when I actually saw him, I began to turn away from him. ”

Amun said, "Even you are far away from him, how can I let his temple gain a foothold in the city of Salem?" I would rather have my statue around the goddess Mu Yun and stand on the altar for Enril to take a good look at!"

Gelie grinned, "Is that god like a silent mockery? You're still a little childish after all, it's like you're angry." Ever thought that maybe it wasn't worth it? Stopping Enriel's desire could be costly. ”

Amon squinted his eyes in the moonlight and said, "People must always persevere, some things are known to be difficult, but they must also do it, otherwise what are you still living in the world?"

Golie looked at him: "You have the shadow of Nietzsche, but you are not him." ”

Amun suddenly asked, "What is the relationship between the Assyrian kingdom and the Hati kingdom, which worship the same main god, Enriel?"

"Relations between the two countries are tense, potential conflicts are fierce, and many of them are precisely because of the belief in the same main god," Goret replied. Both kings claimed to be the true human incarnation of Enriel, and if it weren't for the fact that the Hati kingdom had been strategically focused on breaking out of the control of the Eju Empire for decades, it would have been at war with Assyria. ”

Amon frowned: "Both kingdoms believe in Enriel, but they claim to be the true faith, if they start to kill each other, what will the gods think?"

Goret looked at the dark swampy jungle: "Is the Enriel in their eyes the real Enriel? At least in my eyes there is another Enril! I have written secret letters to both Gilgamesh and Rod Dirk, hoping to establish a city-state of peaceful coexistence before foreseeing the changes that will take place in the plains of Durk, but it has not succeeded, and in fact it is impossible to succeed. Now that you have done more than I do, you have built the city of Salem, which has become the center of conflict. ”

Amun: "Had it not been for the city of Salem, which I had built, would there have been no bloodshed and strife in the plains of Duk?"

Ge Lie shook his head: "The same will, even if there are no gods, the kingdom of the world will not give up the battle." ...... Amon, you have even hugged the goddess, and your own achievements are equivalent to many legendary gods, so how do you think in the eyes of the gods, how will you view such a dispute in the Duk Plain?"

Amon was silent for a long time, as if in a long time, before he replied: "How people coexist with each other is decided by the people themselves, and it may not be the will of any one person, but the will of all of them. If we see everyone as one person, then the strife in the world is the conflict in the person's heart, the struggle and entanglement of countless egos, just as people often have all kinds of contradictions in their hearts, and they will feel all kinds of suffering. ...... This may be a realm that only gods have, and I can only describe it but not confirm it, because I am not a god after all. ”

Ge Lie nodded and said, "We're just talking, if we can really transcend all this in cultivation, maybe many gods can't do it." ...... Amon, I would like to help the city of Salem against the invasion of the Assyrian kingdom, but I would like to ask you to do me a favor. ”

Amon: "If your old man has something to say, why bother to help." ”

Gore: "It was also an experience for him to send his student Raphael to follow you and help you forge your way through the swamp. ”

Amon: "As long as he doesn't feel too difficult, then follow me to open the way." ”

The whole time, Goret didn't ask Amon what was the original power of the gods, which Amon couldn't help but admire, and it seemed that there were almost no unexpected disturbances in this world that could shake Gore's heart. Ge Lie has his own beliefs and paths, and the so-called temptation is not only the status and wealth of the world.

A large number of people from the city-state of Syria had rushed to the eastern shore of the inland lake, at the southern end of the Black Fire Swamp, and Amun had already departed, but a path appeared between the swamps, winding around the impassable sections, cutting through the thorns and filling the low-lying areas, until it stretched deep into the swamp, just wide enough for two people to go side by side.

There was no need for a map or a way to find a way, but the roadbed was laid with gravel and dry earth, the bushes and thorns on both sides were uprooted, the swamp was filled, the trees felled on the spot were burned, the soil on the road was baked into a half-dry state, and the road was built into a solid road that could be used by two wagons in parallel.

Not to mention how the people rushed to build the road, Amon was walking in the depths of the Black Fire Swamp, and he was standing on the shoulders of the Iron Beast King Yunmeng. Yun Meng's huge body was more than ten feet long, and compared to ordinary ironclad beasts, its body was relatively thin, and the place where its belly swam was exactly two people wide. No matter what terrain lay ahead, the great ironclad beast crawled through, leaving a path behind it.

Looking ahead, Amon was holding a very special staff or weapon, which was Humbaba's tusks. He stood on the Ironclad Beastmaster and gently waved his tusks, like a samurai's scimitar or sword, and a faint golden light swept by, and the monsters that stood in his way were reduced to smithereens. When encountering a low-lying area, a strange force surges, and the dirt in the distance rolls to fill a passage.

Yun Meng, who was advancing, waved his front paws from time to time, the sharp claw shadows turned into cold rays, the bushes were uprooted and thrown to both sides, and the long tail also continued to fall in the air, patting the road behind him. Raphael walked behind with his staff in hand, and the impassable black fire swamp was already a path at his feet.

Raphael volunteered to follow Amon to open the way, and he also wanted to see how the continent's legend could create another miracle, but didn't find anything bizarre at first. The sword glow emitted by Amon wielding his fangs is the martial art of a ninth-level great warrior, and the lowlands of the swamp encountered on the way are filled with the simplest low-level earth element divine art, and almost every great warrior who has been awakened by the power can do it. Amon's strength is nothing more than special strength, and for him, these are just ordinary means.

But one day passed, Raphael began to be amazed, and the next day passed, and this surprise turned into a shock, and on the third day, the shock finally became a deep admiration!

What Amon did seemed simple at first, but then it became the least simple. Uprooting bushes, breaking up rocks, and filling in swamps are not magical, ordinary people can do it, the difference is how fast or slow the means are. However, the great generals of the mighty countries, the ninth-level great warriors, and the top powerhouses on the continent are doing such an insignificant thing, once they do it, they don't stop, let alone rest for a few days and nights, and even the speed of progress has not changed.

Some of the sections are very complicated, and it is very difficult to open the road, and some places are much easier, but Amon commanded Yunmeng to pass at the same speed, unhurried and slow. This is not a battle on the battlefield, there is neither the persecution of the enemy nor the shouts and encouragement of the soldiers, how lonely and boring it is in the jungle swamp with no end in sight. Endless repetition of the simplest tasks, but using the power of the Megatron Continent, is almost unbearable and boring.

Raphael has never seen anyone in such a boring situation and so calmly do a boring job without tirelessness, as if he will never stop. Another three days passed, and Amon didn't even say a word.

Raphael could hardly describe his feelings, and he faintly saw the shadow of his teacher Golie in Amun's body. I think that when the flood besieged the city-state of Syria, Ge Lie also walked around the city silently for many days, holding a staff to preside over the protective array, constantly running magic to strengthen the city wall to block the invasion of the flood, until the flood receded, he was almost unstable.

But Amun's situation was different from that of Golie, there was no crisis persecution, no one's eager expectations, and even no necessity, he did it on his own in a swamp without people. The road stretches and twists and turns, and the gloomy black fire swamp seems to be an abyss with no hope in sight. Amon continued to use martial arts and divine arts, and this long-lasting endurance and concentration had been beyond the reach of ordinary great warriors.

Raphael was not idle after him, and since he had volunteered to help, Goret had sent him as well, and before he set off, Amon gave Raphael a task to deal with any accidents that could arise in the swamp. Amon was focused on opening his way and didn't want to be disturbed, and now the Black Fire Swamp is infested with many monsters, and if there is a surprise attack, Raphael will have to deal with it.

Ordinary beasts were already frightened away when they heard the movement, but some monsters with strong offensive surnames occasionally attacked and were sent away by Raphael. One of the most troublesome monsters encountered along the way is the giant anaconda that inhabits the area, some of which are thicker than the mouth of a bowl, and will be ferocious when disturbed.

This giant anaconda can swallow an adult, its powerful body can entangle a sturdy bull, lurking in swamps is very difficult to spot, and it can catch people off guard when it suddenly rises. Raphael had to carry out the detection of magic all the time, and in six days he encountered more than a dozen fierce giant anacondas, although they could not be the opponent of a great magician, but after six days and six nights in a row, Raphael was also tired.

Seeing that Amon still hadn't meant to stop, the young great magician finally spoke: "General, I suggest you take a break, there is tension and relaxation to last, and the efficiency is higher than exhausting all the strength at once." ”

Amon laughed, "You're right, so I haven't done my best. Although the current speed is much slower than the full open circuit, it is the highest efficiency in terms of continuous effect. ”

Raphael exclaimed: "General, you have exceeded my expectations, you are more powerful than just strength! Although you did not do your best, I am worried that Yunmeng will not be able to stand it. ”

Amon: "Yunmeng is a mutated ironclad beast king, and he is naturally strong and incomparable. ”

Raphael still persuaded: "Then it also depends on who you compare with, you can't compare with the general, it will definitely not insist on completely opening the road at this speed." ”

Amon said without looking back: "Your judgment is good, I didn't plan to let Yunmeng help me open up all the paths. My plan is to go to the other end at the same speed for a month, and Yunmeng will get tired and lie down when I am halfway there. I just want it to get tired and down, to have a good experience, to take this opportunity to let it experience a kind of test. ”

Raphael: "If Yunmeng is exhausted and unable to move forward, his strength is drained, and it is very dangerous to stay in the Black Fire Swamp. ”

Amon smiled again: "That's why I promised Ge Lie to bring you here, with the protection of you, the great magician, Yunmeng should have no problem recuperating in the swamp." You stay in the swamp to protect it, and I'll keep the road open. ”

Raphael was stunned and said, "It turns out that your plan is to open up the back road by one person, and only ask me and Yunmeng to help in the first half?"

Amon said meaningfully: "No, no, no, this road is one in my eyes, there is no half or the other half, you are equivalent to helping me through the whole road." Great Magician, did you leave you in the middle of the Black Fire Swamp just to protect an ironclad beast, did you wronged your honorable status?"

Raphael hastened to explain: "No, if that's exactly what you need, I'd be happy to do it. ”

Amon looked down at Yun Meng, who was still raising his claws and flicking his tail to open the way, and for some reason suddenly changed his mind, turned around and said, "Then let's rest for a day, you're tired." We're going to open at this pace, walking for six days and resting for a day, and we should be able to get to the other end in a month. ”

Raphael said: "I can still hold on. ”

Amon smiled: "You are really tired, Yunmeng has reminded me, let's rest for a day." ”

They found a dry island in the swamp to rest for the day, Yunmeng foraged nearby, and Amon set up a comfortable tent, took out fine wine, and made delicious broth with his own hands. After a day of rest, he continued to open the way, and after another six days and another day of rest, after the third six days passed, Yun Meng finally fell tired, exhausted and could no longer walk. Not only was it physically struggling, but the mana it cultivated was completely exhausted.

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(To be continued)