This question is too tricky, the kind-hearted old man's words are so sharp. The businessmen couldn't answer for a while, but felt an inexplicable humiliation. How dare a storyteller whose status was similar to that of a beggar question them like this!
A fat man blushed and strode over. He was the Salem businessman who had just shouted. He kicked away the pottery bowl in front of the old man, pointed at the old man's nose and shouted: "Araha, which the people of Salem believe in It is the only God, our prophet Elijah has prophesied that the brilliance of Aroha will shine on the people of Salem, so don’t make Satan’s voice here!”
The old man looked at the Salem businessman and suddenly smiled. He was neither angry nor afraid, but asked slowly: "You are so majestic, if I were the chief of the Maro people, would you still talk to me like this?" ?… Forget it, you’d better take a good rest and wait for the sun to set to continue your journey, go about your business and earn your money.”
The angry businessman felt a little terrified when he was stared at by the calm eyes of the old man, and the tone of the old man's words was a bit subdued. The businessman seemed to have found a step for himself, and he still walked back to sit in an angry manner. Down.
Jesus picked up the old man's pottery bowl and the coins scattered on the sand, put them back, and said apologetically, "As a Salemite, I apologize for the rudeness of my compatriots. There is nothing wrong with what you said. , but some people think they have been desecrated, hurting their sensitive and fragile self-esteem."
The old man sighed: "I am already very old, and I have experienced enough things. Many people in this world believe in gods or claim to believe in gods. They hope that the gods they believe in are more noble than others, so as to prove that They are also more noble; or they think they are noble, so the gods they believe in must be more noble. What is it if a bowl is kicked over? More than three hundred years ago, a man named Aesop was deprived of his life because of this. "
Jesus looked at the old man as if he was recalling something: "Aesop? It's so familiar...name! I heard many stories he told when I was a child, and they have been widely spread in Tianshu Continent. Old man, you just said that Ilya's prophecy may have Another meaning, what does the coming savior lead people to build may not be a great empire like Maro's?"
The old man pointed at the fat businessman just now, and asked in a low voice, "Josu, your name is Josu, right? Do you think that the purpose of Messiah, the savior appointed by the gods, coming to the world is to let such Do people rule the mainland? There are too many people, and they all have this kind of expectation for the gods. If these Salem merchants learn smarter, learn more lessons, and do business for thousands of years, they may be bought by money They want power, but it's just human expansion.
In the legends about the gods on the road, did the words of the god Amon when he left inspire you? The realm of the gods migrates with the temple in the mind, and let the faith and guidance left by Aroha penetrate into the hearts of the people, isn't it the creation of an ideal kingdom? Opening the door of the temple is the way to heaven. If anyone did, he was the legendary Messiah. "
Jesus blinked his eyes, and it took a long time before he answered: "You mean that the kingdom already existed, and the savior came to guide the lost people to find the way there? Accepting this kind of guidance does not Whether it is the Salemites, the Ejus, or the Maroans, the radiance of the gods will spread throughout the Tianshu Continent along with the temple in their hearts, is this the meaning of the prophecy of Ilya?"
The old man: "I just pointed out this possibility, young man, how to understand him still needs to be thought about by yourself. Have you ever thought of this possibility, have you thought about the same problem?"
Jesus replied: "I thought about it in my meditation at night, but this is the first time I heard it mentioned by others. In fact, I am still looking for the path guided by the gods so far."
The old man looked at Yuesu and asked tentatively, "You don't look like a businessman. You have traveled so far. What is the purpose of going to Egypt?"
Jesus: "I am a carpenter with good skills. I am not afraid of not being able to find a job anywhere. The caravan needs people who repair and drive the carriage. I followed the caravan to the city of Alexandria in Eju and saw Busiest port and most spectacular lighthouse."
The lighthouse that Jesus mentioned was the Alexandria Lighthouse built on an artificial island outside Alexandria. Alexander ordered it to be built that year, and it was finally completed in the Ptolemy era. It is more than 400 feet high, and it is the tallest building in the entire Tianshu Continent. It is even more magnificent than the Gate of the Gods outside the city of Baron. Three hundred years.
The old man asked again: "Did you go to Alexandria just to visit the world-famous lighthouse?"
Josu's expression was a bit embarrassed, and he lowered his head and replied, "I actually want to visit the library of Alexandria. I heard that there is the most abundant collection of books on the Tianshu continent since ancient times. It's a pity that I didn't know that Caesar's army was in Alexandria. It was destroyed by war when it was stationed. But seeing the Alexandria Lighthouse made up for the regret. The most magnificent buildings I have seen in various parts of the continent are dedicated to the gods without exception. Only this lighthouse is In order to guide mortals, I think the light on the tower is more like the light of gods."
There was admiration in the old man's eyes, and he suddenly asked again: "Young man, are you looking for a way to transcend eternal life?"
Josu was taken aback for a moment, as if he had been read through his thoughts, his face flushed slightly, but he still nodded honestly and said, "Yes, a long time ago, our god Arhat told the people of Salem that mortals can transcend eternal life and become heavenly The angel in the world. I have traveled all over the mainland, and I also want to find the direction leading to this road."
The old man asked with great interest: "There is nothing embarrassing about it. Everyone in the world has the hope of transcending eternal life. As long as it is possible, everyone is willing to try. It is the guidance left by the gods. Finding it does not mean The greed in your heart, what is your purpose, is it to transcend eternal life and become an angel?"
Jesus shook his head lightly: "No, I want to guide more people to walk on that road, accept the light of God, and become the angel beside Arhat."
History seems to have gone through hundreds of years of reincarnation. Amon, who walked out of Duke Town, inherited the mission to unlock the secret of becoming a god. He did it. Without the guidance of the gods, he realized the original power by himself and achieved detachment The achievement of eternal life, and then the establishment of the god system guided more people. Before Amon left, an oracle had been sent down to inform the world that there was a way beyond immortality.
So why did Jesus, three hundred years later, look for it on the mainland? The reason is simple, even if it is known that there is a way to transcend eternal life, it cannot be in the hands of everyone. God tells the world that it is possible to transcend eternal life, but that is only a slim hope, the most difficult path in the world.
Awakening the power of the source requires at least one great achiever to hold a ceremony, and it is possible to comprehend and practice it after passing the test. So even if this secret has been made public in the world, it can only be grasped by the high priests of the temple, let alone spread among the people.
The temple of God Amon in Eju was completely abandoned fifty years ago, and the world no longer offered sacrifices to this god. Naturally, the path of transcendence and eternal life that he guided could no longer be passed on from the temple. The angels in the kingdom of heaven continue to guide the angels in the world, but that is only the luck of individual people. The angels observe and select those who are likely to pass the test and achieve success.
After Zeus merged the world of Prometheus, he also changed the tradition of thousands of years, and also announced in the world that mortals can also become gods, as long as he has qualified beliefs, qualities and achievements. In addition to the direct guidance of the gods, the road to transcendence and eternal life is of course guided by the major temples in the human world. The high priests of many temples are the envoys of Olympus. There is no other way that is more convenient than this.
In this way, the secrets that originally belonged to the gods became the secrets held by the priests and priests in the world. It is said that only those who have the most devout belief in the gods and have made enough meritorious deeds are eligible to receive this kind of guidance, and the priests will hold a ceremony for him to awaken the original power. This condition itself is fair, but in practice, it has also become a symbol of privilege.
What's more interesting is that some people did not become gods, but were declared gods by the temple after death, and enjoyed the same treatment as gods in human sacrifices, such as Caesar and Augustus. These two illustrious rulers of Maro were of course awakened to the power of the original, but the achievements were limited, let alone transcended immortality.
Jesus was not a nobleman of Maro, nor did he believe in the gods of Olympus, so it was impossible for him to get this secret from the priest of Maro. And in his hometown of Salem Plain, A Luoha also left the guidance of the power of one body and two sides. As long as this power is cultivated to the eighth level, he will naturally understand the original power and continue to embark on the road of detachment and eternal life.
But this secret is in the hands of the elders in Salem, and it is impossible for them to hold rituals for people at will. First, the success rate is too low; second, even if this power is awakened, it does not mean that this person can obtain Great achievement even transcends eternal life. Moreover, even those elders themselves are very reluctant to achieve great achievements.
To teach others the path guided by the gods must also be carefully examined, must have outstanding conduct and have pious and firm beliefs. This requirement itself is also correct, but in human operation, it will inevitably become a privilege of control. It is almost impossible for an ordinary carpenter like Jesus to have this opportunity, unless he can make a remarkable feat, make a request to the elders and be allowed.
Now that the Salem people are under the rule of the Maro people, the elders of Salem also have to be cautious. The power awakening ceremony is almost always held in secret, and people like Josu have no access to this kind of opportunity. But he also longed for this road, and went to various parts of the Tianshu Continent to search, trying to find something in the classics of the past dynasties. It's also interesting to say that this is what the old lunatic used to do, and a carpenter like Jesus wanted to do the same.
But the situation of Jesus is different from that of Amon back then. In Amon's time, no one thought that he could transcend eternal life, but in the time of Jesus, even ordinary carpenters already knew that this hope existed.
The people of Salem's belief in Arhat is very special in today's Tianshu Continent. Because of the unique location of the Salem Plain, it is bounded by the Black Fire Swamp to the west, the Eudi River Valley to the east, the Assyrian Plateau to the north, and the saltwater inland lake and the Syrian Desert to the south. It is an area that is difficult to manage directly. The Maro people only set up a governor here, left a small number of garrisons, and collected taxes from local merchants.
When the Duke Plain was at the junction of Assyria, Hatti, Baron, and Eju, it was the center of the Tianshu Continent, and that piece of fertile land was almost a battleground for military strategists. However, with the formation of unprecedented great empires such as Potts, Macedonia, and Marrow, the cultural, political, and military centers of today's hub continent have moved westward, and the Duke Plain has instead become a relatively closed island.
It is precisely because of such a special environment and the unique customs of the Salem people that the belief in Arhat of the Salem people can be largely preserved. The situation of Salem is more or less a symbol of the situation of the Kingdom of Angels created by Amon. When Amon's God Realm was completely annexed by the Olympus God Realm, Amon's Kingdom of Heaven has almost become an immortal kingdom in eternity. an isolated island.
Ilya, the old storyteller, is of course well aware of the situation in the world. After hearing what Jesus said, he looked at the young man and fell into deep thought. After a long time, Jesus coughed lightly and said, "Old man, what are you thinking about? Are you tired?"
Only then did the old man come back to his senses, he seemed a little uneasy, and asked abruptly, "Josue, do you know the miners' skills of the Salemites?"
Jesus replied honestly: "I have learned it, and I also worked as a part-time worker in the mine, but I am a carpenter. Nowadays, people in Salem rarely learn the art of miners. It is too difficult and difficult to master. Consider miners a menial job."
He was telling the truth. The ancestors of the Salem people, the Duke people, had a unique talent deposited in their blood and inherited their miner skills. But before and after David Solomon established the Kingdom of Salem, the descendants of Moses became the richest and most prestigious people in the area. Hundreds of years later, they also became the most successful businessmen on the Tianshu Continent, with footprints all over Marlo. All over the empire and even further afield, few people have learned the art of miners anymore.
The old man stood up leaning on his cane and said, "Young man, where are you going next?"
Jesus: "I followed this caravan to Baron. I plan to start from Baron and find another caravan to travel to Tianzhu. I will continue to search and think there, and see if I can gain anything?"
The old man smiled: "The footprints you have walked are the roads you have confirmed. After returning to your hometown from Tianzhu, you will understand. Young man, I wish you good luck."
At this time, the sun had already set and the heat in the desert was no longer so hot. Someone in the distance called out: "Joseus, come back and get the car, we have to continue on our way."
Jesus bowed to the old man, and then returned to his convoy. He was not only a carpenter but also a charioteer, repairing damaged chariots, taking care of camels and horses, and driving on journeys in exchange for payment and board and lodging provided by caravans.
The caravan composed of camels and carriages left the ruins of the temple and headed west again. The old man leaned on his cane and looked at the line of troops in the sun, squinting his eyes and wondering what he was thinking.
Josu drove the car to the sand dunes in the distance, but seemed to have a sudden feeling, and looked back inexplicably. The remains of the god statue were still in the direction of the horizon, but the water vendor, snake charmer, and old storyteller are gone. Maybe it's too far away, I can't see clearly.
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Ilya returned to the Kingdom of Heaven and called all the disciples of Amon and Mu Yun and other angels in a palace, and he said in a joyful tone: "I have been sitting by the abandoned temple for fifty years, and I finally met someone! He is from Salem, and when I told the true meaning of Elijah's prophecy, he was neither angry nor confused, but sincerely asked me for advice, and admitted that he had thought the same way before."
Mei Danzuo said excitedly: "Could it be him?"
Ilya pondered: "I have no way to confirm, in fact, I don't feel any breath."
Gabriel also asked, "Then why did you call us all when you returned to heaven? Since you said that, there must be a reason."
Ilya said with emotion: "When he listened to my story, I was so familiar with that look! It was the look in Amon's eyes when he listened to Aesop's story back then...and his tone of voice." He waved his hand, showing a Light and shadow information, "Look for yourself, I think there is such a possibility, but I can't be sure."
The angels also showed expressions of excitement and thought, Michael-Seagull said: "This young man named Josu, what he wants to do is almost the same as Nietzsche and Amon back then, but the situation has changed. , In another way. In any case, this possibility exists, we must pay attention to him and try to make sure."
Moses interrupted suddenly: "As long as there is such a possibility, the matter is not difficult. I have a ready-made method to determine whether he is the person we are looking for."
Moses' voice carried a divine message imprinted into the soul, and he explained his method, which was actually very simple - to give Amon's iron staff to Josu. This iron branch staff was made by Nietzsche for Amon back then. It accompanied Amon to travel thousands of mountains and rivers. It has always been his magic weapon and weapon, and it has witnessed Amon's journey in the world.
Later, Amon gave the iron staff to Moses, and Moses led the tribe back to the Duke Plain with this staff. This magic staff made by the old lunatic can be inlaid with four special sacred stones, the Pupil of the Earth, the Blue Water Heart, the Charm of the Wind, and the Flame Spirit. The head of the staff can also be inlaid with the tears of the gods. The reference is Yixi The staff of the guardian saint of the Silk Temple.
After Amon became a god, he completely refined the staff for Moses. The four special sacred stones were no longer inlaid in the staff, but were completely integrated with the staff, and had more magical functions. It's already an artifact. But according to the original design of this artifact, there is one last thing missing, which is the tears of the gods that should also be integrated.