In order to make the land of Marduk a real "field of the source of divine power", Goddess Mu Yun must complete everything by herself. This is very similar to the fact that Pharaoh gave Amon a fief in the Duk Plain, but it was just a piece of paper, and Amon needed to occupy and cultivate it himself.
Goddess Mu Yun requested that the "criminals" in the battle of the gods be moved to the land of Marduk. These people originally believed in the gods of the defeated side, and they were also the ancestors of the miners in Duk Town. They were punished to mine the sacred stone in an extremely desolate and difficult environment, facing great challenges for survival and reproduction. Only those with the strongest blood can survive, and there is still the danger of extinction.
At this time, Mu Yun performed miracles, taught them the miner skills of Duk Town, and sent down the oracle of the patron saint, so that they could survive for generations in this dangerous land of Marduk. Since these people were the descendants of the sinners, they were not allowed to leave the land of Marduk according to the oldest oracle of the Anunnaki. This ancient oracle was passed down from generation to generation, and later became the decree of the Hatti Kingdom, but few people know its origin.
This decree has been enforced by various dynasties for hundreds of years, and there are very practical reasons. The people in Duke Town are the best craftsmen on the mainland, and Duke Town is such an important source of sacred stones, and later became a source of refined iron ore. If these miners leave Duke Town, it will be a loss for any kingdom, unless Duke Town no longer exists. If there is no legal restriction, who would like to live in such a difficult environment for generations
As for what happened later, there is no need for Schrödinger to tell it, Amon himself is very clear. The residents of Duk Town turned their backs on the oracle and lost the protection of the goddess Muyun, but Enlil launched a flood to destroy the place, making the Duk Plain a fertile land for thousands of miles. In ancient prophecy, here would be born the true god of the gods, and perhaps Enlil thought the time had come.
As for the meaning of "the domain of the source of divine power"? Believers claim to be the servants of the gods. Their beliefs, sacrifices and prayers are the source of the gods' power. This power is different from ordinary magic and physical arts, but a certain "divine power" possessed by the gods.
Schrödinger has never had her own independent divine domain, so her understanding of this "divine power" is not comprehensive, mainly in two aspects, first of all, being able to condense power to make the soul stronger, like having a lot of self, which countless Cohesion of self together, able to appreciate the ultimate meaning of life in the world. Secondly, it can help the gods face the "question of fate, the judgment of the end".
When Schrödinger said this, Amon couldn't help interjecting: "Do the gods also have to face the 'question of fate, the judgment of the end'?"
Schrodinger's body trembled slightly and said: "Whether it is physical or divine art, if you practice it to the peak of the ninth level, you will have the power to fight gods in the world, and they are often called demigods, such as Gilgamesh and Enqi. It's all the same. But the real demigods didn't mean this at first, but people who were guided by the gods and might become gods, but in the eyes of the world, they were often gods, such as me back then.
If you have the ninth-level achievement of one body with two sides of power, you will be a real demigod in ancient legends, and you will also be able to stand shoulder to shoulder with those gods in many myths, and even have the domain of gods. But in order to truly obtain the detached realm of eternal life, "the test of fate and the judgment of the end" must be tested together. Do you know why the Jiulian God Line got its name? "
Amon blinked his eyes and said, "Isn't it because of the Jiulian God?"
Schrödinger: "It is indeed because of the nine gods, but you don't know the real reason. Before Horus, only these nine people became the gods who truly achieved the eternal life and detachment. Horus was the tenth and last one. Others All the gods, including me back then, are just demigods, I was only short of the last step, but I didn't succeed in the end."
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Amon went to attend the Blessing Ceremony of Goddess Isis, and only stayed in the city-state of Memphis for seven or eight days in total. He sent Medanzo back to let Moses and others leave on the second day after arriving in Memphis. The journey is long and thousands of miles long. Although preparations have been made, it will take time to pack everything up and leave. So when Amon returned to the territory, Moses and the others had just left for a few days.
More than 60 tribesmen set up more than 20 carriages, which were loaded with various materials, including agricultural tools, clothing, food, seeds, tents, living utensils, etc. They are going to reclaim the wasteland to rebuild their hometown. This is the most important big migration after ending the fate of suffering. Naturally, they have to bring everything they need as much as possible.
Especially after leaving the territory of Eju, they have to travel thousands of miles of desert and hundreds of miles of swamps and jungles. Food, drinking water, and self-defense weapons are all indispensable, and more than 20 vehicles are fully loaded. It is impossible for such a team to move very fast. When the order of the new pharaoh spread to all parts of the country, they had just arrived at the city-state of Helios, which is also the city-state closest to Memphis on the east bank of the Ronnie God River. It's still far away.
Moses was stopped at the checkpoint in the city-state. The officer guarding the gate read the general's warrant and told them: "Now His Majesty the new Pharaoh is on the throne. According to the latest decree, you can no longer go. Fortunately, this place is not far from the city-state of Herac." Please return to the territory immediately. If you continue to move forward in violation of the order, you will be arrested and sent back forcibly.”
Moses had no choice but to make the convoy turn around and go south on the way it came from. The disappointment of the clansmen was indescribable. They have waited for six years, and they have experienced countless hardships. They have just seen a glimmer of hope, but suddenly it is extinguished by a sudden change. Why did the damned Pharaoh Lathis II die at this time? And this kind of change happened again in the Ecu Empire!
Once people who rely on faith support despair, the pain and hesitation are indescribable, and they even have no strength to walk. Moses comforted the people: "We have been patient and waiting for so long, why don't we continue to persevere? As long as the gods don't give up on us, we don't have to be disappointed!"
The people asked Moses, "But where are the gods?"
The twelve miners taught by Moses said one after another: "The gods are watching us. As long as we don't lose faith in our hearts, we can find our home."
They didn't pass through the town that night, so they stopped the convoy at a sheltered place on the bank of the Ronnie River and spent the night in tents. There is rushing water in the distance, and high mountains and dense forests nearby. Moses ordered twelve clansmen who had practiced the power of one body and two sides to watch the night in turn, while he sat in the car and meditated, calling Arhat in his heart—
"My god, savior of hope! I call out to you, please hear my voice. Don't let the flame of hope go out again, guide my people back home, even if I sacrifice my whole body, mind and life, as long as they return Go back to the land of Duke Town. God, I am your servant, please help me."
At this moment, Moses heard a voice coming from his mind: "The gods are watching you and your people, please come to the dense forest and accept the guidance of the flame of hope."
Moses quickly opened his eyes and got out of the carriage. Without letting the night watchmen notice, he quietly sneaked into the dense forest by the roadside with his iron branch staff, and there was indeed a faint fire in the distance. He came to a valley through the bushes, and saw a bush burning in flames. When he got closer, the trees were intact in the flames, and there were two people standing on the open ground. He quickly knelt down and saluted, "Moses, the messenger of the gods, has been summoned."
One of the emissaries said: "Moses, there is a new situation now. Pharaoh Eju will not let you leave. Once you stay, you may never have the chance to return to your hometown. Do you choose to return or move on?"
Moses replied: "If the gods can show the way, of course I choose to go on and go back to my hometown."
Another envoy asked again: "This road is extremely difficult, and it will be even more difficult to lead so many people. You have a chance to walk on your own. The gods allow you to make a choice."
Moses pursed his lips and said: "No, if I want to leave alone, I can leave long ago! The gods told me that to guide the people back home, even if I put in all my efforts, I will not be able to set foot on the land of Duke Town. My people fulfill their wishes."
The messenger nodded: "Very well, you did not disappoint the gods! Give me your cane, and let me teach you how to do it."
Moses handed the iron branch staff to the envoy, and Link turned around and took out the Charm of the Wind inlaid inside, and replaced it with the one made into a space magic weapon. He turned back and handed the cane to Moses and said, "I will teach you how to use it. You can only move forward by relying on this cane. The messengers of the gods will guide the way ahead and erase the traces of your passing behind."
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Moses stayed in the dense forest for most of the night, and hurried back at dawn. At dawn, he called everyone together and said, "Last night, the gods summoned me. They told us not to go back to Amon's territory, otherwise we will never come back again." There is no chance to return home. From today onwards, we will walk in the mountains and wilderness, avoiding all checkpoints and tracking, and walk back to our hometown with both feet. The gods are watching us and will guide the way.”
The worried clansmen were surprised and talked a lot after hearing the news. I have to avoid the official road for thousands of miles and walk in the wilderness. I lost my convoy and supplies. How can I cross the thousands of miles of desert and swamp? Doing so is tantamount to becoming a fugitive slave. He will be hunted down in Egypt, and he does not know how many dangers he will face. It is almost an impossible task.
Moses waited for everyone to discuss, and then asked: "The gods are testing our beliefs. Whoever is willing to build the temple and the tomb as the eternal slave of Pharaoh can go back now. People, who of you is willing to set foot on the road?" The way home, follow me into the mountains?"
The twelve power clansmen stood up: "We are willing to take this path, the gods have given us strength and light to guide us."
Moses nodded gratifiedly and said: "The gods have given you a title called judges. From today on, you are the twelve judges among the people of Duke Town. You should lead the people to sacrifice to the gods and strengthen the strength you yearn for in your heart." .”
Someone stood up and asked: "But the gods did not give us strength, Moses, can you guarantee that the gods will always protect us and return to our homes?"
Moses leaned on his cane and said: "No one can make a guarantee in the name of the gods! This is only the promise of the gods to our people, providing selfless guidance and help. Strength belongs to you, and faith makes you stronger. Hope is in your heart. The road is under your feet."
In the end, all the clansmen followed Moses to abandon the carriage and entered the dense forest in the mountains. Although some people were hesitant, a large number of clansmen made such a decision, and they dared not go back alone. Moses walked through the valley where he had met the angel yesterday, passed through the bushes that had been burning with fire, and entered a narrow path in the mountains on the east bank of the Rooney River.
He didn't know that that valley was the place where Amon was hunted down, and the path that the envoy guided them to take was the road that Amon used to escape from hunting in the wilderness to Memphis. Now Amon asked his people to leave along this road. Only a few places needed to bypass the city-states and towns. Most of the rest of the road was walked by Amon himself, which could avoid the crowds and the garrison of the city-states. patrol.
The cart was abandoned by the roadside, but the clansmen still led the ox, horse and donkey away. These animals have grass to eat on the road, and can be slaughtered for food if necessary, because they have little chance to go to the town to buy supplies. Most of the more than 60 tribesmen are strong young miners. They tried their best to unload the supplies from the car, let the animals carry them or carry them on their backs, and walked through the wilderness trail with difficulty.
Going this way would affect the speed, but Moses saw it but did not stop the tribesmen from carrying livestock and supplies. After all, no one could walk such a long distance empty-handed. Although the gods gave him a magical cane, they also told him in advance that it would be best not to use it.
The Twelve Judges were the most staunch supporters of returning home. Their names were Othniel, Ehud, Sangar, Deborah, Gideon, Tola, Jair, Jephthah, Ibzan, Elon, Abdon, Samson. Joshua, the servant of Moses, asked on the road: "We have become fugitive slaves, we cannot buy things in the town, we can only rely on the supplies we carry with us, not to mention we have to cross the desert, do we need to plan together? ?”
Moses nodded and said: "Then you will be responsible for the registration, unified management and distribution of supplies. If the food we carry is used sparingly and there is no delay on the road, it should be just enough. We only need to bring enough drinking water before entering the desert. "
Joshua took the order to count the livestock and food carried by the tribe, and calculated the amount consumed every day, and distributed them regularly and quantitatively. There are not many high mountains and mountains in the city-state of Helio, but there are undulating wild jungles far away from the Roni River Valley. As long as you avoid inhabited villages and towns, almost no one will find them.
Mei Danzuo drove the crystal shuttle to guard ahead, and Link quietly followed behind the team with the puppet mirror and the passing light, erasing the traces of the passing team. Link was born as the patriarch of the savage cavemen. He was good at traveling through the mountains and tracking prey since he was a child. Naturally, he was the best at doing these things.
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John returned to the territory and reported to Amon that Moses and the others had abandoned their carriages and left by the path. Amon nodded and said something hard, and then told John to continue to patrol the territory every day as usual.
It is said that there is no need for Amon to be trapped in the Eju anymore, and he can leave at any time, but he has always stayed in the territory. He is a law-abiding and honest general of the empire. On the contrary, Schrödinger couldn't hold his breath and came to ask Amon, "Why don't you leave? Whether it's returning to the Duke Plain or secretly escorting Moses, it's better than staying here! You still want to stay in the Ecu Empire Get promoted and get rich?"
Amon smiled bitterly: "You know why I don't leave, so why do you deliberately tease me?"
Mao'er puffed up her cheeks: "Is it because of her? You can't worry about her, but you don't want to think about the possibility of losing yourself." The "she" she mentioned obviously refers to the guardian saint Mary of the Isis Temple.
Amon nodded and said: "Yes, of course it is because of her. According to you, the goddess Isis is long gone, and today's accident finally happened. Horus lost the main god of the Nine-Linked God System. Then Isis The status of the temple may also be shaken."
Mao'er smiled: "You are already the general of the empire, so you don't think the problem is so simple, right? Isis's guardian saint is just a symbol. Even if the old man wants to enshrine the new emperor god of the empire, he must also consider the people's interests." Habits of belief. Even though the status of the Temple of Isis has declined, why do you worry about Maria? Do you think that Mary has nothing but the status of the guardian saint of Isis?"
What Schrodinger said is very reasonable. The guardian saint of the Temple of Isis is a symbol of the theocracy of the empire. The main temples of the city-states in Eju are the Temple of Horus, and the main temple of Memphis is the Temple of Isis. Moreover, it has become the theocratic center of the entire Lower Egypt, and the reasons are complicated.
On the one hand, of course, it is because of the unique status of the goddess Isis, which is related to the divine domain of the gods. On the other hand, it is because the main land of Eju is divided into two bustling areas, upper and lower Eju. In the Lower Ecuador, there must be a center that symbolizes the rule of theocracy and kingship. The existence of the patron goddess Isis has a dual background of history and reality.
Even if the new pharaoh wants to believe in the new imperial god, he still needs to consolidate the rule of the lower eju, and the status of the goddess Isis may be weakened, but Mary's own prestige in the lower eju is already stable. If she can adapt to the situation and know how to cooperate, it is not difficult for her to cope with new changes. Amon even believed that Maria had the talent of the prime minister of the empire. Even if she was not the patron saint of Isis, she was fully qualified and capable of becoming the new high priest of the empire.
But Amon is still worried, what is he worried about? Thinking of this in his heart, he said to Schrödinger: "It's because of her, but it's not entirely because of her. I want to stay here and wait and see what happens. It's good for Moses and the others. At least they can learn the latest decrees in time and use my identity To provide protection. Another reason, of course, is you."
Schrödinger tilted his head and said, "And me?"