Chapter 899: Justification by Faith, Return to Propaganda

Back in the study, Shado woke up Atwood, who was still immersed in interacting with nature. After he returned to his chair, he continued:

"I already know something about nature's response. Now, Elder Atwood, can you tell me when you will be able to sense the holy power of nature?"

Under Shado's expectant gaze, Atwood showed a wry smile: "Lord, it's difficult for me to answer this question.

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

Hearing this answer, Xia Duo couldn't help but frown. This was not the answer he wanted, so he asked: "Then what else do you feel is missing?"

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

"ceremony?"

Mentioning this, Shado immediately remembered the scene where Atwood knelt down and prayed in front of him just now. Those were the rituals and norms that Atwood brought from the Golden Oak Order, and they had even become his instinct.

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

There is a saying on earth called "Justification by faith." This was originally a slogan put forward by a certain religion on earth during the reform. It said that only true faith can lead to God and achieve salvation, and all other external forms are unimportant.

Of course Xia Duo himself does not believe this. After all, in his concept, the kind of god that can neither be proven nor falsified can be regarded as non-existent.

However, here, the objective entity formed by the new natural concept seems to exist. Whether it is God or some other existence, Chateau is not sure.

But obviously, what significance does external form have for such a being?

Whether rituals create holy power, or whether rituals assist faith in perceiving holy power, Sha Duo undoubtedly prefers the latter.

Therefore, when he heard Atwood mention the ceremony, he instinctively thought of objecting. However, since Atwood mentioned it, Shado didn't want to be too direct, so he proposed:

"There can be rituals, but they should be as simple as possible. Nothing related to the Golden Oak Order or elves can be brought in. In addition, rituals related to other gods should also be cautious, and it is best not to involve them."

"Yes, sir." Although Atwood was very confused about this, he still agreed.

Seeing this, Xia Duo nodded with satisfaction. Canceling all the ceremonies rashly might not be a good thing, at least it would make Atwood, who was accustomed to all kinds of rituals and norms, confused.

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

If you don’t even know a few words, how can you talk about understanding the world? What about understanding the new natural concept?

Shado could almost guess the scene when his subjects listened to Atwood preaching the new natural concept. It is estimated that except for a few people who may understand, most of them should be at a loss.

However, as long as the same thing is said hundreds or thousands of times, it can at least bring them a relatively common basic understanding, that is, "all things come from nature, and all things are natural"!

This has no impact on normal production, life, or learning, but once they encounter the elves' arguments about nature, they will instinctively resist.

This is a battle of ideologies.

It may seem invisible, but it has a profound impact.

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, but if not, the endurance will be over, but the spread of the new natural concept cannot be stopped because this is an important policy to resist the spiritual colonization of elves.

However, without the support of natural druids, [New Natural Concept] is naturally inferior to [Elven Natural Theory].

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

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

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After continuing to talk to Atwood about the new natural concept for a while, Shado already had the intention of seeing off his guests, but at this moment, Atwood once again mentioned a question that he had raised several times before:

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

Sha Duo was a little confused when he heard this question. Atwood had mentioned it several times before, but every time he used the excuse that the other party had not sensed the holy power yet and got past it.

But now, after receiving a natural response and being able to perceive the holy power, Atwood once again sparked the idea of ​​going to Sevington.

But this time, Shado couldn't just let him leave and reply to him just because he sensed the holy power, because this time Atwood might really sense the holy power soon.

Should we let him go then?

Not to mention that Shado had long regarded Atwood as the training instructor for the new natural druids in the territory. How could he be willing to let him go under such circumstances!

Furthermore, the attitude of the elves must also be taken into consideration. The emergence of the new natural druid means that humans have begun to get rid of the spiritual colonization of the elves. At least it also means that the profession of druid is no longer monopolized by the elves.

Will the elves be indifferent?

It's impossible even if you think about it.

After thinking about it, Shado put on a serious face and said solemnly: "Elder Atwood, I can understand your current mood, and at the same time, I also hope to spread the idea of ​​​​the new natural concept to Sevington, and even the entire Patience." Thriel, even the elven world, but——

“A new idea or a new power, no matter how great, is very fragile when it is born, just like the seed of a big tree. Only when it grows can it withstand the violent storms of the outside world.

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

Shado spoke extremely seriously. Atwood listened silently, his eyes dim. In fact, he knew very well that it was unrealistic to travel to Severton in a short time, but he just refused to do so.

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

He really wanted to show the brand new natural holy power in front of those people, and then tell them - you are wrong!

After a long time, Atwood asked again, "Sir, when is the best time?"

Xia Duo knew that he had to give the other party a clearer opportunity, otherwise he would not be able to keep his heart, so he said:

"Elder Atwood, as long as you can sense the holy power of nature, within ten years, I will definitely arrange everything so that the new natural concept can appear openly on the main plane."