Emerson asked doubtfully: "The answer is in this paradise?"
Todd calmed down and slowly explained to Emerson: "Whether it is monarchy or democratic autonomy, the ultimate problem lies in the variability and complexity of human nature. Those monarchs can be ruined with just one stupid and selfish decision.
An empire that lasts for thousands of years; and one irrational action by the citizens may bring disaster to the entire ethnic group."
"So, my idea is to create an independent soul space outside the scope of the human material world, and introduce an objective, higher-level system that can exert behavioral and moral constraints on society for the afterlife of human beings.
Rules, or laws."
"This kind of law mainly reviews the words and deeds of human beings during their lifetime, and gives judgment based on the results of good and evil, sending them to heaven and hell."
Emerson was a little puzzled when he heard this: "This sounds no different from the Bible and other similar religious teachings."
Todd smiled and shook his head: "It sounds like there is no difference, but the set of rules I established has two biggest advantages compared to those illusory religions. First, any believer can touch the "soul"
"You can enter heaven and hell at any time to watch and examine how those who died were judged and how they were divided into heaven and hell."
"In this way, everyone will clearly understand that the laws of judgment in the Kingdom of Heaven are different from the illusory teachings of the Church of Heavenly Father. The former are real and can be experienced personally at any time. After personally feeling the laws of the Kingdom of Heaven,
After gaining strength, I believe that every believer will pay attention to his words and deeds, actively do good deeds, and stay away from sin."
Todd said with certainty: "I have tested the effect of the laws of heaven in Froststone City in advance. Facts have proved that every believer there, after seeing the Scale of Destiny and the Temple of Valor, is more inclined to be pious in words and deeds.
Faith, not selfish humanity.”
Emerson nodded: "If believers can feel the power of heaven all the time and experience the consequences of soul judgment, I believe that no one will be stupid enough to not care about what happens after death."
"The second advantage of the law of heaven is that its rules and content will not change due to human factors."
"Emerson, you should be deeply touched by the actions of the Holy See. Take the Bible as an example. The earliest version of the Bible and the current version of the Bible have been modified, added and subtracted by successive popes with ulterior motives in terms of content and interpretation.
Second, their purpose in modifying the Bible is not to improve doctrine, but to consolidate their personal religious prestige."
"Similarly, looking at any kingdom, the previous king or parliament formulated a reasonable regulation or promulgated an important law. After the next king is replaced or the parliament is reorganized, the original
Laws are often overturned or amended."
"The laws and regulations in the Kingdom of Heaven will not change due to the private wishes of the preachers. Once they are determined, they will become eternal truths."
"In other words, even if the Church of Heaven changes the Pope and Muxi City changes the king, they will not have any ability to overturn the existing laws and seek personal gain for themselves."
Emerson sighed: "In this way, both the pope and the king, like all mortals, are the objects of heaven's judgment."
"You're right."
Todd looked at the mountains in the distance and said quietly: "After experiencing many things, I gradually understood the fact that the human race itself is a combination of contradictions. They have the passion and wisdom to create, but they also have
The desire and tendency to destroy.”
"If humans are not given a limited space for activities and rules of conduct, sooner or later this group will use the weapons they make to destroy themselves."
Emerson shook his head helplessly: "What you said is very reasonable. Through this turmoil in Muxi City, I have also seen one thing clearly. Once human beings without faith completely deny the existence of the afterlife, they will
Becoming more utilitarian and extreme. In the face of national honor and personal interests, the vast majority of people will choose the latter. Because in their view, death represents the end, and they should go as far as possible while they are still alive.
Enjoying life is the true meaning of life."
Todd let out a long breath: "If we deny God and deny the kingdom of heaven, then human beings will become outright utilitarians. They will abandon human nature and embrace animal nature. They will regard material as the only criterion for measuring value and no longer care about the whole world.
The well-being and future of the ethnic group.”
After a moment of silence, Todd looked at Emerson and said calmly: "Tell everyone in Twilight City that the visit to the Kingdom of Heaven is coming to an end. Soon, they will wake up and face reality again. Will they choose to continue doing money and
Slaves of material things are still willing to fight for the kingdom of heaven after death. This is something they need to think about."
Emerson closed his eyes, took a step back, and knelt down on one knee towards Todd.
Todd raised his hands and sent the visitors in the soul space to reality.
As streaks of white light flashed before their eyes, the citizens of Muxi City finally found themselves back on the square.
The setting sun in the sky is still dimmed with sunset glow, and the blood on the high platform continues to drip to the ground.
Everything that seemed like a lifetime ago seemed to have happened in just a few seconds.
After waking up from the shock and astonishment, the citizens of Muxi City first looked at each other, then chatted quietly, and finally turned into loud exclamations.
"The Kingdom of Heaven really exists!"
"I saw an angel!"
"Sinners will fall into hell and never be reborn!"
"Oh my God! I'm guilty! I want to repent! I don't want to go to hell!"
…
Words like this swept through the entire square like a storm.
With a deafening roar, everyone closed their mouths in unison and cast a pious gaze at the black dragon on the high platform.
Todd looked at the old woman in the audience who had begged him for her grandson, and asked in a deep voice: "Have you seen it?"
The old woman nodded: "I saw...my son was judged guilty and fell into hell..."
Someone looked at the son of the old woman in the criminal team and found that the man was lying on the ground, his eyes wide open with fear, and he was completely dead.
Todd looked at the blind old woman and said word by word: "The judgment of every soul will not be biased because of his origin. Crime is crime, innocence is innocence.
.”
The old woman faced the black dragon, knelt down on the ground, and said with a choked voice: "Thank you and bless you! The compassionate Holy King!"
Todd stood up straight and looked around at the people in the square.
There are Crusaders here who are willing to give up their human identities just to serve themselves; there are also warriors who have firm beliefs and are eager to enter the Holy Realm; and there are tens of thousands of Muxi City citizens who have just returned from the Kingdom of Heaven and have seen the world after death.
.
Although these people have different appearances and different identities, they all have the same belief in their eyes - the kingdom of heaven is the ultimate destination.
In the dazzling afterglow of the setting sun, the black dragon in Muxi City made a declaration that will be recorded in history to the believers in the city.
"Look at me, mortals! As the Holy King of Muxi City, my duty is to lead you away from your vain desires, gather you from all over the place in one place, and bring your souls to the eternal paradise.
!In order to achieve this goal, I hereby announce that from now on, Muxi City will officially join the glory of the Kingdom of God and witness the rise of the Kingdom of God!』