Chapter 1,157 Gods and Their Children

Although the descent of the gods is a historic event for the world governed by the Star Territory Gods, it is also a normal situation that people understand relatively well. Because of the existence of true gods and the close relationship between true gods and the world and mortals, it is not uncommon for those management gods to appear in person in front of mortals in the Star Territory and even help them solve their troubles. However, in the life span of most mortals, there are really not many opportunities to meet the gods in person. Moreover, the gods themselves are noble, which makes every time a god comes into the world a lively and grand event. This really gives the management gods a huge headache, because to mortals, gods may only appear once every few hundred years. They feel that a grand celebration is needed to commemorate such a historic moment, but for the gods in the Star Territory who have no concept of time, Word……

It’s only been a while since the last arrival/It seems like I’ve been to this world just now/Why is it that the last festival just ended and now it’s starting again/Don’t they feel bored after celebrating for a while...

The above is a true portrayal of the hearts of the gods: in their eyes, the concept of time is seriously out of touch with mortals with limited life spans...

Therefore, when they came out of the temple, Ilson and Monina looked a little helpless, but when they saw the believers waiting outside, they still put on a faint smile and waved to the priests on both sides of the road. Salute.

A group of us pretended to be priests and followed behind. We watched with evil smiles as the two brothers and sisters in front of us had to greet the believers with a compassionate gesture that would help the world: It is terrible to let these two cheating and scheming brothers and sisters perform such a drama. It’s really hard for them.

Lei, Eva and Pope Mu, these three are the ones closest to God. Only they are allowed to march directly behind God, with us following behind. I was keenly aware that the three people walking between the Ilson brothers and us were stiff and walked like zombies: this was a sign of nervousness. Can they not be nervous? The arrival of gods was enough to excite them, but now they are followed by a group of "gods". I can only ask Shandora to comfort them with mental comfort to prevent two of the old men from having a heart attack and being called away by the Lord - but to be honest, I don’t think Lei and Mu’s physical conditions are capable of heart attack. The appearance of an illness. Mr. Pope is still a tough guy who can run all the way from the Fourth Ring Road to the city center.

Among our group, a few of the younger ones also wore smaller robes like the adults. The team jumped forward (Pandora was the most calm one among them), and from time to time there would be a burst of laughter. These little guys, who make quite a lot of noise and are in the loli stage no matter how tall they are, attract the most attention second only to the two gods parading in front of them. There are huge crowds of believers on both sides of the road who are allowed to pay homage to the divine light. One-third of them couldn't help but cast their eyes on these little girls. Probably no one could imagine why such a group of unruly children would follow the team - I guess after returning, Mr. Lei and Mu Everyone is busy.

"I said, do you need to put clothes on the slime?"

I looked back and couldn't help but whisper to Qian Qian beside me.

There was another figure mixed with the little girls who was also very eye-catching. It was not that she was moving very much, but that she did not look human at all: it was a jelly creature in a priest's robe, even though it had the appearance of a little girl. It looks like a little crow but is completely transparent, like a water bag. It even sways when walking, as if the liquid inside is about to burst out of the body. This is the arcane beanie that has recently become a toy for the children at home. Its intelligence is only as high as that of a self-disciplined machine. Under the tossing of a bunch of naughty kids, it has now turned into another naughty kid according to its simplest "imprint and follow-up learning" mode. This slime walked at the end wearing a priest's robe. He imitated his little masters and waved frequently to the people around him. Every time he turned his head, he would exclaim: No one in this world has ever seen someone who can walk upright. jelly.

"It's fun. It's fun."

Qian Qian's answer was not what I expected. After hearing this reason, I could only sigh helplessly.

Those who stood on both sides of the road to greet the gods were ascetics. Although they were an urgently organized team, they still laid the "holy road" in strict accordance with religious rituals. The ascetics in dark gray linen robes held a very wide broad leaf in their hands and spread it on the path that the gods were about to embark on. After the team passed by, the trampled broad leaves were collected by the ascetics and placed properly in a large basket. The destination of the team was the large square in the center of the mission area. This road was probably half a kilometer long. I was thinking that the leaves they had laid down along the way to set up a bonfire would probably be enough to burn 123 at the stake... Why did I Suddenly thought of such a curious thing?

Behind the team of ascetic monks are female believers wearing gray-white robes. These female believers are holding a very shallow plate in their hands. The plate is filled with clear liquid. Judging from the faint aroma, it should be It's some kind of alcoholic beverage.

Well, it's really a strange religious ceremony. Because I have never studied related things in depth, I can't understand any of the ritual scenes I see. I just find it very lively.

Fortunately, there are enthusiastic people around me. Lin saw that I was confused and immediately explained happily: "These rituals have been passed down from a long time ago. Those broad leaves are the first time that the 'Elokia' tree has fallen off." The leaves of the Blue Star people believe that this kind of tree has divinity, and their trunks are the pillars of the bridge connecting the divine world and the mortal world. Therefore, believers use these broad leaves to pave the road walked by the gods to symbolize the gods. The process of coming from the divine world to the mortal world is sacred. These leaves must be collected after use and used to light bonfires on the first night of the gods' descent: local mortals believe that the 'Elojia' leaves rise when they burn. The smoke can reach heaven to report to the gods that the gods have arrived safely. In addition, the wine placed in the shallow dish is brewed with 'Morolo'. More than 800 years ago, the planet suffered from world-class famine and plague , a disaster that almost threatened to cause human extinction. After receiving the prayer, Brother Yiersen brought a hundred Morolo seeds from the captain’s garden and let them mature once every minute. The disaster was quickly solved. After that, believers will offer the wine brewed by Morolo to God, and bring the wine that has been aged for many years when God descends to report the wealth of this world to God. In addition, there are many activities for believers now. As for the explanation, it would be troublesome just to explain it one by one..."

"Oh. Oh, that's enough. It's very interesting." I said to Lin with a smile. I just thought that the scene in front of me was very lively, but I didn't expect that there were so many stories - every world has many stories.

"Ah. Although it's good to commemorate it, it's just a big headache to have to respond to such festivals frequently," Bingtis muttered as he walked behind me. "Actually, in the beginning, in addition to formulating the Bible, We will not prescribe any rituals and dogmas for believers, but in the end they will organize all kinds of bizarre activities on their own, making people laugh or cry."

"Ahem..." Lilina couldn't help coughing: This pope must be a standout among the weird and wonderful Star Territory Protoss.

"Having said that, you never seem to ignore these activities, right?" I turned to look at Bingtis, "Look at Ilson and Monina. The expressions on their faces are quite happy now."

Bingtis shrugged: "There is no way. Many mortal races that believe in the Star Realm God Clan grew up under the watch of their respective gods. Many races were even created by their gods themselves. Therefore, for us, these believers It's really like children - you can imagine it. You create an intelligent race from scratch, and then watch them walk upright for the first time, learn to make tools for the first time, and have their own writing for the first time. and culture, watching them gradually develop religious worship and values, and then put what they think are "good things" on the altar with ignorance but full of expectations. Just hoping to make you happy - can you bear to turn around and leave? "

At the end of the sentence, Bingtis added: "So we never respond to those who pray for blessings simply for selfish desires, and we will even simply punish them: they are bad children and need education. "

It was naturally difficult for me to have a personal experience of what Bingtis said, but it was understandable if I thought about it, so I nodded hurriedly. At this time, this long road finally came to an end. The human wall of ascetics and nuns on both sides of the road came to an abrupt end in front of a dividing line made of granite and about half a meter wide. It's the big square in the mission district - actually, it's just my understanding of the square. I don't know what this place is used for. There is a very wide open space in the center, and the open space is surrounded by tall stands on three sides, facing us. This side is the open entrance. This makes it look a bit like an arena.

Surrounded by believers, brother and sister Erson and Monina walked towards the highest and most gorgeous stand in the middle. I pulled Lin's arm: "What is this place for?"

"Performance," the Dragon God girl said seriously, "there is a set of performance rituals passed down from ancient times. In fact, it is a process in which all believers come to the gods in batches to pay homage to the divine light, and at the same time offer tributes, and if If the gods have something to say directly to the believers, they will also announce it at this time. Well, it is equivalent to a celebrity meeting plus a press conference plus the National Agricultural Trade, Crafts and Small Commodities Expo..."

I looked at the Dragon God girl intently, wondering when did this girl Lin speak so delicately.

I understand what she said. No matter how often the gods think they come, to mortals, it is still a rare thing that can only be seen in a hundred years (no mistake). It is not easy for gods to come once, and naturally the believers nearby will not hesitate to do so. We have to come together to pay our respects at all costs, so we simply hold a super large-scale celebrity meeting to allow gods and mortals to meet directly. This is unimaginable in those worlds that believe in false gods or simply have no gods to believe in (which means there are no actual gods to believe in). There are only star gods. They are happy to be with their "children" and are very happy. I am happy to provide some help within my ability that will not affect the development of the other party's civilization, so there is such a gathering in which the gods personally participate.

"Oh, it's a gathering, it's a gathering," Qian Qian was the first to pop up when she heard that there was a lot of fun to be had, "Is it interesting?"

Lin looked at the sky at an angle of 45 degrees, and said in a troubled tone: "It's actually quite boring. Sitting on it for several hours without being able to move is only interesting when you receive the tribute at the end: every once in a while, the child They will come up with a lot of new and interesting gadgets. It is fun whether it is useful or not. Ah, there are still piles of Gele wood carvings they gave me more than 700 years ago in my castle. At that time, they were very special. This kind of wood carving was popular, so I made a set of the largest size for God. Later, I wanted another set, but it is a pity that the wood carving trend in this world has passed - the duration of interest of mortals is really short."

Me: "..." I always feel that the God of the Star Realm is the least qualified to say such a thing.

Lin thinks that acting is boring because she always stands in the position of being watched. Now we are all dressed up in disguise and standing from the perspective of the crowd. It is really interesting - watching Monina and Erson, who are usually laughing and joking, have to sit down on the "god seat" with a downcast face and act like this. , and even winked at us secretly. Why do I feel so good in my heart?

The gathering to welcome the gods is also a grand celebration and entertainment event for most participants. Except for the serious ceremony in the center of the square, people in the surrounding areas can actually enjoy themselves in their own way (it is said that the jingle bells are stipulated that year). As long as it does not violate doctrine, any entertainment activities are allowed. At the same time, after the arrival of God is confirmed, the church area will also be open to civilians to show God's love for mortals. This is one of the few cases of complete lifting of the ban in a church district with strict regulations. In the next day or two, this kind of celebration will soon spread all over the world. Various celebration activities will be organized in every church holy place around the world. People gather in front of the statues to express their joy, and at the same time they can receive unprecedented blessings from the gods: depending on the gods coming that day, the blessings will be different. But basically they all have great benefits.

And in this process, what the gods who came to the mortal world have to do every day is to come out and be watched by all the people, and watch eagerly at other people's carnival, just like adults who are watching naughty children having fun but are itching to get involved but can't participate...

The few naughty kids who came with him had already gone to unknown places except Pandora, and even the slime was nowhere to be seen. It seemed that they would not come back until dinner time, and Qian Qian took her sister and Lin Xue and ran to watch the various interesting tricks performed by the entertainers outside the square. Various artists in this world firmly believe that showing their skills in front of the gods can bring blessings and make their skills more refined. At the same time, these tricks are performed for the gods, but they cannot be placed in front of the sacred throne in a grand manner. So it can only be done outside the square: You said this is such an awkward rule. I saw the expression on Monina's face from a distance, as if there were nails growing on her butt...

And during this process, Sandora never forgot to search for everything in sight that looked edible. Well, I mean, she never forgot to search for everything in sight.

As expected, the whole family came here with a tourist mentality.

As for me? I wasn't really interested in those talent shows. I just watched 123 and his sister rolling their eyes out of boredom in the stands and it was quite satisfying.

Of course, some slightly pleasant things will also happen in places where believers gather, such as... various divine punishments.

Ding Dong ran out! Dingdang is secretly drinking the drinks that are being sold for charity! Dingdang is stealing fruits from other people’s stalls! Ding Dong was discovered! Ding Dong is being hunted! Ding Dong completed a five-kill! Ding Dong disappeared again! God knows when and where chain lightning will appear again!

"It was a huge mistake to let that little thing come out." I covered my head and couldn't bear to see a group of unlucky guys who had been "punished by God" standing up tremblingly, looking at each other inexplicably and speechlessly. The divine punishment they suffered was actually more like a joke made by Ding Dong, but the person involved was still unavoidable with cramps. It seemed that he would soon get another three-inch penis who took the initiative to turn into a Ding Dong ball. That little thing really went so far. Wherever the harm comes.

"By the way, none of these believers recognize the goddess of life?" Bingtis looked at Lin and Kense inexplicably, "Dingdang is the only one among you who is not disguised, right?"

"No way, the current believers don't know how old the captain is," Lin stuck out her tongue. "It's impossible to have a special note in the Bible that says 'The goddess of life is twelve centimeters tall. The troublemaker who eats is associated with the goddess of life.”

Me too."

The day passed in such a lively manner. What could it be? It was the first day that God and their children reunited after a long separation. Fortunately, 123 did not forget about business. I also did not forget that everyone in the Fifth Fleet was still hanging in the depths of space miserably. So the next day, we sent out manpower to search across the universe. Lin Xue watched in the illusion. Some foreign object arrived.

By the way, 123 and Monina herself were still to be paraded in the square the next day, and they could only send out their own servants of God to go out for activities.

The good news is that since this world is managed by 123, there is a complete world management system there (well, it is also a pirated version. The Ding Dong team all uses pirated versions, but the management system used by 123 at least knows how to apply upgrade patches in time) , it was not that difficult for us to search for "foreign objects". In addition, with the help of divine servants who were familiar with the environment of this universe, the search work went smoothly, and it only took one day to roughly search for "foreign objects" based on the system logs in the world view. Determined where the "foreign object" appeared.

It is only three light years away from Azur Star. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation.)