142, The Road to God

John held a banquet in his residence and begged Amon to enjoy the scenery. He claimed that he had learned to cook in the end and wanted the general to taste the delicious food he made himself. Amon could not imagine that John would cook too, so he went there curiously. At that time, there were only three of them in the restaurant, and Medanzo was also sitting by the side, pouring wine for Amon.

John sent all the servants away, poured Amon a glass of wine and went into the kitchen. He had been busy for a long time and didn't know what he was tinkering with, probably cooking. After drinking a bottle of wine, John finally walked in with a beautiful silver plate, which contained three grilled fish. He placed the dish in front of Amon and said respectfully: "General, please try my skills."

Amon put down the cup in his hand, put away his smile and looked at John without saying anything, his eyes seemed to contain invisible pressure. Seeing that Amon was not eating, John slapped his forehead and smiled: "Are the general worried that the dish I cooked is not good? This was what I called in the Ronnie River with my own hands. I tasted it just now, and it tasted good!" Then he picked up the knife, cut a piece of fish and ate it in big mouthfuls, and even chewed the thorns and swallowed it.

At this time, Amon stood up and shouted coldly: "John, what's the matter with me?"

The Ajers who believe in the Nine-Link God do not eat fish and never fish in the Ronnie River, because since ancient times, the fish in the Ronnie River have Osiris' flesh and blood. John invited Amon to dinner today and brought a plate of fish. This was blasphemy, but it seemed that he did not want to frame Amon, because he ate it first.

The scene became a little awkward, and Medanzo quickly stood up and smiled and smoothed out, "God Amon, John has discovered that Moses and the others are practicing the power of both sides, but he has not mentioned it to anyone. He also knew that Link and I are your disciples, so he also wanted to be taught this power. You have already taught the miners' skills of John Duke Town in Holieshan. His ability to suppress the restless power is also due to your guidance. In fact, he has already been your disciples, so you should officially agree!"

Amon ignored Medanzo and continued to stare at John and asked, "It turns out that all this was planned by you. It's really not easy. The irritable general was so thoughtful now, which made me very happy. I just want to ask you one thing. If I rejected your request, would you threaten my secret or hold resentment?"

John left the seat and knelt down: "General, John would never dare to do this or not. Otherwise, if he could not make such a request in person, it would be equivalent to handing over life and death in your hands. You have great kindness to me, and even if you reject me, I will always be grateful to you!"

Although Amon lost his power, his detection magic and his strange sensing ability were more sensitive than before. John answered without any concealment. Amon could clearly sense his inner emotions, firm and sincere. Amon thought about it and sat down, cut a piece of fish with a knife, and then drank another glass of wine after eating, then slowly spoke: "How do you explain this plate of fish? If it is just to show my loyalty to me, it seems unnecessary, and I don't appreciate this behavior."

John knelt and raised his head and said, "Since I was born, everyone has told me that I should believe in gods and which gods to believe in, but I have never received any real guidance from gods. I have told you my experiences, and have prayed to the Moonlight Goddess countless times, trying to calm the restless power, but it is useless.

It was not until you came to He Lieshan and brought me true soberness and peace. You told me that I must have a firm belief, whether it comes from faith or not, you must see the inner pursuit clearly and find a clear state, so that you will know what you want to overcome. Later I did it and advanced to a great warrior, which is an achievement that many people dream of but cannot achieve."

Amon's expression calmed down, and he couldn't help but feel a little funny. The Eju Moonlight Goddess mentioned by John was Best. She was not only Osiris's underworld servant, but also the moonlight god who symbolizes the beauty of the world and the tranquility of the night. Thinking of this in his heart, he still said in a serious tone: "Can I see that your original wish has come true, do you want to ask me for more now?"

John shook his head and said, "No, I'm not trying to ask you for more! Today, this plate of fish is to tell you the true belief in my heart. Medanzo just called you the God of Amon, which is also my voice. You are so sincere in front of me!"

Amon asked again, "John, how do you view the gods in your mind?"

John closed his eyes slightly and pressed his hand on his chest and replied, "I have no intention of disrespect to any god. It can guide me to face the mania of my heart without getting lost, and get out of the troubles of my body and mind to gain true strength and a stable soul. This is the god! Whether he stands on the platform of the temple, or sits in front of me and eats the grilled fish I serve with my own hands."

Amon finally smiled and waved, "Get up, sit down and have a good meal, don't make fun of Medanzo in the future."

John still stubbornly knelt on the ground and said, "God Amon, you have not given me clear guidance."

Medanzo went over and slapped him and said, "I thought you were already very smart, why did you become stupid again? I'll get up." John suddenly realized, saluted Amon in surprise and joy and stood up.

...

One night a few days later, in the clearing ground in front of the Temple of Best, Amon taught John the power of both sides. It was a full moon night, the moonlight shrouded like a veil, and his body was bathed in milky white light, and it looked quiet and magical. Amon lost his power and did not take out his staff.

As early as He Lieshan, Amon had already taught John the meditation method of practicing both powers. However, he did not clearly state every step and the test he had to face. At this time, he was to clear the fog and let him see the real path clearly.

For the first time in his life, Amon did not perform any magical arts. He just asked John to pray under the moonlight, and based on the guidance of faith in his heart, he opened this road to the gods. This is different from any awakening ceremony in the temple. It seems to be just a wake-up under the moonlight, but several years have passed.

Amon instructed John to forget that he was a great warrior after he went back, and began to confirm this path again, practice the simplest magical arts, review the most basic physical arts, and experience the connotation of various tests.

...

After John left, Amon did not leave. He stood in front of the temple of Isis and looked up at the moonlight in the sky. He stretched out his hand, his palm facing up, as if he was stroking the ubiquitous light. For some reason, he felt emotion and sang a poem, which was the chapter about Best in the book.

Amon could actually recite poems, which was probably hard for him to imagine, but he sang so naturally at this moment, as if he was comforting the legendary moonlight goddess. After the chanting, the night was silent. Amon suddenly turned around and saw Schrödinger squatting on the threshold of the temple.

The cat looked so pitiful, and it was actually full of tears. Amon walked over and squatted *** and asked, "The first time I saw tears in your eyes, I'm sorry, was it my chanting that evoked your sad past?"

Schrödinger turned his head over, but his voice came from Amon's mind: "You are wrong, that's just the reflection of the moonlight in my eyes. I'm just wondering, when did you learn to chant?"

Amon: "I asked you several times after reading that book, but you didn't explain it. You want me to help you get out of the predicament, but I always have to understand what kind of predicament it is, and what explanation is the legend in the book?"

Schrödinger: "I let you read those legends, just tell you the stories of the world. When you can understand them, you will naturally understand them. Language cannot be expressed. You just taught John's path to the gods, calling it the power of one body and two sides, but you have to truly possess that power to help me. I have been waiting for so many years and don't care to continue waiting."

Amon turned his head and looked at Schrödinger and said, "But I don't want you to wait too long. Can you give me some tips? If this is a test, how can I pass?"

Schrödinger lowered his head and buried it in his front paws and replied, "You have come to this point, and even a god cannot allow you to directly restore your strength. The test you are facing is an understanding, not how to restore your strength, but how to regain yourself. Only when you let go of everything can you get the moment of having it all again. I know very clearly how to pass this test, but it is not to tell you the truth to confirm your achievements, otherwise the people in this world will be all gods."

Amon was silent for a long time, carefully experiencing Schrödinger's words, and finally sighed: "Understanding the truth and practicing it in person are two different things. Witnessing the existence of the gods and understanding the secret of becoming a god does not mean that he is a god. Even if he despises all achievements in this world and pulls the gods off the altar to curse, trample on, and insult him, he will not become nobler, nor will he gain true transcendence. I understand this truth... But in the legend, Goddess Best accepted the verdict of fate and became a cat, sealed and controlled by Osiris. What's going on?"

Schrödinger curled up, as if he was a little cold, and his hair was trembling. Amon hugged it to his legs and said softly, "What's wrong, do you think it's cold, or did I ask the wrong one?"

Schrödinger replied: "You have seen with your own eyes how Enqi fell. It was a question of fate and a judgment of the end of the world. I have also experienced it. My body was destroyed, but my soul did not dissipate. I was a cat, but when I faced the opportunity to make a new choice, I became a cat. It was Osiris who guided me to resurrection. Before I could understand all this, he imprisoned my power with the oath of the gods."

Amon looked down at it for a long time, frowned and said, "I didn't understand."

Schrödinger's sigh came from his soul: "You will understand when you can understand it, and there is no need for me to explain it. The process of helping me unseal the seal can also help me face the test of breaking through the ninth level of achievement, but it's too early to say this now."

Amon suddenly thought of something and asked again: "Have you ever experienced the test of losing power?"

Schrödinger replied: "Of course, if I had not experienced this test, how could I seal the body of a cat for so many years and remain sober and calm? Can an ordinary person do it? You need to do this! The person who can truly guide you through this door may not be me. Maybe others will give you more important revelations, not necessarily a god. But everything will depend on yourself in the end. When you no longer have the confusion of power in your heart, power will naturally not confuse you."

...

Spring has passed again, and the seeds have broken through the ground and sprouted on the newly reclaimed land. The long and hot summer is coming to an end. The wheat in the fields is full of ears, and Moses and others are about to usher in the first season of harvest. The annual blessing ceremony of Goddess Isis is finally about to be held. Amon ordered Link to stay in the territory and divided the thirty-six guards into three teams, one team stayed in the manor, and two other teams of guards went to Mengfeisi, and John and Medanzo followed Amon.

For such a long time, Amon has not recovered his strength. Although he is very clear about the truth in Schrödinger's words, in fact, there is a similar statement in the last message of the old madman, but it does not mean that he has passed the test. Amon went out this time and not only brought two teams of personal guards, but also two masters, Medanzo and John, which should be enough to ensure safety.

But during this period, Amon did one thing, which was to practice physical skills and divine arts every day as usual. Since he could not use his power, he practiced various martial arts and divine arts to meditate in basics. He did not have to think about how to use them, Amon was more focused.

He can experience the increase in mana, but he cannot use it, just like a person trapped in the wasteland constantly discovering treasures but cannot buy anything. If one day he walks out of the wasteland and comes to the world, he will have amazing savings. Amon is making this preparation now. He doesn't know when he can recover his strength, but he plans to wait for that day to come and his achievements are far greater than before.

Amon set out in advance and came to Meng Feisi a few days before the ceremony. First of all, of course he had to pay homage to the Saint. He had not seen Maria for more than half a year.

The meeting place was still in the spacious private study of the Saint Maiden. First of all, greetings were greeted according to etiquette. The Saint Maiden gave the General a seat and talked about some past events and preparations for the ceremony. The Saint Maiden cordially asked about the General's life in the territory, and there was no rudeness in his words.

Amon wanted to find an opportunity to chat with Maria alone. Before he could speak this time, Maria waved her hand and said to the surroundings: "I have a few questions to ask the general alone, you all retreat." Gabriel was no longer surprised by this scene. When the servants all left the house, she walked out and closed them actively, and guarded the door with her sword.

Only Amon and Maria were left alone. They didn't speak for a long time, and they stared at each other silently, as if they were talking silently. What a rare time it was to look at each other quietly.

Unfortunately, the Saint Maiden has limited time, so they can't just look at each other silently forever. In the end, Maria sighed softly, broke the silence and said, "Among, I was surprised by your achievements. I knew you would do well, but I didn't expect you to do so well!"

Amon also sighed: "I remember when the army returned to Meng Feisi, you were the only one who did not congratulate me, but sent someone to express encouragement and blessings. Everything I got today is you, Maria! Everything comes from your guidance and help." She did not call him General, but called Amon, nor did he call her Saint, but Maria.

Maria looked at him, and the waves in her eyes were soothing as if Isis’ blessings, and she said slowly: "I didn't congratulate you at that time, because I knew that it was not what you wanted, nor was it your true pursuit. Although it was famous and powerful, you did not come for it from the beginning. Whether you gained or lost all of this, you would not be moved. You wanted to save the people of the tribe and lead them back to your home, but you still had no wish. In my eyes, you are the person who needs comfort the most."

As she spoke, she opened her cherry lips slightly, revealing her breath, looking so beautiful and so attractive. Amon even avoided his eyes for a moment, lowered his head and looked at his hands, but then raised his gaze and stared at her red lips and said, "I can't hide anything from your eyes."

Maria asked again: "You can fulfill your wish today, why haven't you done that for a long time?"

This time, Amon really lowered his head and replied in a low voice: "You know my situation. Although my status is extremely honorable, fame and glory have reached its peak, you cannot leave the territory at will. This time I took the opportunity to participate in the ceremony to meet you. Moreover, I have lost my strength, stay away from power and magic, and I don't know how to recover and when to recover? In this case, I am not sure. With my personality, I must be safe and thorough in thinking about anything, so I have not made a decision for a long time."

This was Amon's most secret privacy. He had never mentioned it to George, Medanzo, Link, John and others, but he said it calmly under Maria's gaze. Maria was slightly surprised: "You covered it up well, and I didn't even see it! Thank you for your trust, tell me all this."

Amon folded his hands together, lowered his head and smiled bitterly, "If you don't trust you, who else can I trust?"

Maria looked at him and her eyes gradually felt an invisible pressure: "There is one thing you are wrong! You have considered this matter safely and thoroughly. Even the gods cannot decide everything in the world. You have done the best or even have no way to do it. This is not your personality now, otherwise you would not have attacked the enemy behind the enemy and captured King Hati alive. Can I ask you a few questions? Please answer me, and you are also answering yourself.

Amon: "You ask."

Maria: "You were once a passerby who almost died by the Ronnie River, but later became a general who shocked the mainland. Are you still a passerby who was on the battlefield on the battlefield? When you return with honor, you hand over the military power and cannot leave the territory. Are you still a general on the battlefield in the territory? At this moment, you are sitting in front of me and lower your head, or are you the pure boy in Duke Town? If not, who are you? If so, then who is Amon?"

Amon finally raised his head and looked at her again: "I understand."

Maria: "Do you really understand?"

Amon nodded and said, "I really understand, thank you, Aiko! Your words have helped me get relief."
Chapter completed!