Lord of Arcane

Chapter 899 Justification by Faith Revisits Propagation
Back in the study, Xia Duo woke up Atwood, who was still immersed in the state of interacting with nature, and he continued to say after he returned to his seat:
"I already know something about nature's response. Now, Elder Atwood, can you tell me when will you be able to perceive the natural sacred power?"

Under Xia Duo's expectant gaze, Atwood showed a wry smile: "My lord, it is difficult for me to answer this question.

"Although I have already received a natural response, I am not sure whether I can perceive the holy power. Maybe I will be able to perceive it in the next moment, or maybe I will not be able to perceive it in this lifetime."

Hearing this kind of answer, Xia Duo couldn't help but frowned. This was not the answer he wanted, so he asked, "Then what do you think is wrong?"

Atwood thought for a while, and replied thoughtfully: "Maybe there are still some rituals."

"ceremony?"

Mentioning this, Xia Duo immediately remembered the scene where Atwood knelt down and prayed in front of him just now. It was the rituals and norms that Atwood brought from the Golden Oak Order, and even turned into his instinct.

The priests of the Lord of Radiance naturally have many rituals and norms, which Xia Duo understands, but in his opinion, the role of these rituals and norms is quite limited.

There is a saying on the earth called "justification by faith". This was originally a slogan put forward by a certain religion on the earth when it was reformed. It said that only true faith can lead to God and salvation, and all other external forms are not important.

Of course, Xia Duo himself does not believe in these things. After all, in his conception, the kind of god that can neither be verified nor falsified can be completely regarded as non-existent.

But here, the objective entity formed by the new concept of nature seems to exist. Xia Duo is not sure whether he is a god or something else.

But obviously, what is the significance of external form for such an existence?

Whether the ritual creates the holy power, or the ritual assists the faith to perceive the holy power, Xia Duo undoubtedly prefers the latter.

Therefore, when Atwood mentioned the ceremony, he instinctively thought of objecting, but since Atwood mentioned it, Xia Duo didn't want to be too direct, so he proposed:
"There can be ceremonies, but they should be as simple as possible. Nothing related to the Golden Oak Branch Cult or elves can be brought in. In addition, ceremonies related to other gods should also be cautious, and it is best not to involve them."

"Yes, my lord." Although Atwood was very puzzled by this, he agreed.

Seeing this, Xia Duo nodded in satisfaction, and it might not be a good thing to cancel all the ceremonies hastily, at least it would make Atwood, who was used to various ceremonies and norms, at a loss as to what to do.

As for the others, the literacy education in Daxia has only been carried out for less than half a year, and the continuous influx of new citizens has greatly reduced the literacy rate.

I don't even know a few words, so what are you talking about knowing the world?What about understanding the new natural concept?
Xia Duo could almost guess the scene when his citizens were listening to Atwood preaching the new natural concept. It is estimated that except for a few people who may understand, most people should be at a loss.

But the same thing, as long as it is said hundreds of times, it can at least bring them a relatively common basic understanding, that is, "nature produces all things, and all things are nature"!
This has no impact on normal production, life, and study, but once they encounter elves' arguments about nature, they will instinctively develop resistance.

This is the battle of ideologies.

Seemingly invisible, but far-reaching.

As for the "Natural Druid" born on the basis of the new natural concept, it can only be said to be a bonus.

Of course it is good, if not, Renren has passed, but the spread of new natural concepts cannot be stopped, because this is an important policy to resist the spiritual colonization of elves.

However, without the evidence of natural druids, [New Nature Concept] is naturally a head shorter than [Elf Nature Theory].

As long as the elf said, "My theory is the truth, because I have druids in my family", Xia Duo didn't know how to refute it.

Therefore, whether it is the spread of new natural concepts or the birth of natural druids, Xia Duo attaches great importance to it.

……

Continuing to talk with Atwood about the new natural concept for a while, Xia Duo already had the intention of seeing off the guests, but at this moment, Atwood once again mentioned a question that had been raised several times before:

"My lord, after sensing the holy power of nature, I want to go to Severton to spread the new concept of nature!"

Xia Duo felt a little overwhelmed when he heard this question. Atwood had mentioned it several times before, but every time he used the excuse that the other party hadn't sensed the holy power and fooled it.

But now, with the natural response and the possibility of sensing the holy power, Atwood once again revived the idea of ​​going to Severton.

But this time, Xia Duo can no longer let him leave and reply him by sensing the holy power, because this time Atwood may really perceive the holy power soon.

Are you going to let him go when the time comes?
Not to mention that Xia Duo has long regarded Atwood as the trainer of the new natural druids in the territory, how could he be willing to let him go in this situation!
Furthermore, the attitude of the elves must also be considered. The appearance of the new natural druids means that human beings have begun to get rid of the spiritual colonization of the elves, and at least it also means that the profession of druids is no longer monopolized by the elves.

Would the elves be indifferent?

It's impossible to think about.

After thinking for a while, Xia Duo put on a serious face, and said solemnly: "Elder Atwood, I can understand your current mood, and at the same time, I very much hope to spread the idea of ​​the new natural concept to Sevington, and even the whole of Durham. Cyril, even the world of elves, but—

"No matter how great a new idea or a new force is, it is very fragile at the beginning of its birth, just like the seed of a big tree. Only when it grows can it resist the storm of the outside world.

"I don't think it's time to expose it yet!"

Xia Duo spoke very seriously, and Atwood listened silently, his eyes dimmed. In fact, he knew very well in his heart that it would be unrealistic to go to Sevington in a short time, but he just couldn't be reconciled.

He thought of the disgusted eyes of the former companions of the Golden Oak Branch Order, and the arrogant attitude of the elf messenger who came to deliver the message.

He really wanted to show the new natural sacred power in front of those people, and then tell them——you are wrong!
After a long time, Atwood asked again, "My lord, when is the best time?"

Xia Duo knew that he had to give the other party a clearer opportunity, otherwise those who could keep him would not be able to keep his heart, so he said:
"Elder Atwood, as long as you can perceive the holy power of nature, within ten years, I will definitely arrange everything so that the new concept of nature will appear on the main plane openly."

　Sorry, I have something to do today, it's a bit late, but fortunately I finished it, and I didn't drag it until tomorrow~~
　
(End of this chapter)