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Chapter 430 The Ritual After Three Days
It has to be said that Tsuda Nobusumi's intuitive perception is also very keen.

"This should be an illusion. Master Xincheng just needs to stop thinking wildly, so as not to mess up his own position...and you must be cautious in your words and deeds."

The corner of Niwa Changhide's mouth twitched a few times, trying to calmly comfort the other party in a low voice. After all, the other party is also the younger brother of his Patriarch, and the previous conflict between the siblings has already been eased.

But even though he said so, in fact, even the girl herself felt hairy.

Because she just stepped into the temple, she also felt that there seemed to be something in the dark that was staring at herself indifferently without the slightest emotion that human beings could understand. Even her soul was seen thoroughly, as if there was no secret to speak of.

She could have comforted herself by saying that it was because she had been under too much psychological pressure in this enemy city for the past two days, coupled with the inexplicable thoughts that occurred two days ago, and now she had an illusion.

Tsuda Nobusumi, who prefers not to die, suddenly said such a sentence, which made her mood fluctuate again in an instant after she had finally stabilized.

Did both of them have the same feeling?Does that mean...

"Impossible, there will be no gods in this world!"

Shaking his head slightly, Niwa Chohide lightly bit his lower lip with his bright teeth, telling himself again and again in his heart that there are no gods and Buddhas in this world.

Since it didn't exist in the past, it doesn't exist now, and it should be the same in the future!

Even Uesugi Kenshin, who once regarded himself as a god, is said to be the most powerful man in the Warring States who will not be hurt by any swords, guns or iron cannons on the battlefield because he is possessed by Bishamonten. A sense of power and mystery—

Because any Ji Daming, as long as he is not particularly poor in qualifications.

Then it is easy to use armed domineering to be invulnerable. Compared with two years ago, any Ji Wu general is enough to be truly a thousand horses now.

If there are really people in this world who should be called "God", then no matter who they are, they will only choose Imagawa Yoshimoto——

The only time the lord made a move was in the war three months ago. At that time, she split the entire city with a single knife, and almost suppressed the chaotic and turbulent entire Kyoto with one person.

Recalling that scene at that time, even though it had been a long time, Niwa Chohide still couldn't help feeling a little chill in his heart.

That is simply a knife that can only be slashed by the supreme god, and no one person or a city or a country in this world can resist it.

However, the annexation and aggression between countries cannot be determined by personal force.As long as the Lord Imagawa wants a complete country instead of ruins after being destroyed, it is impossible for her to resort to violent means.

It is precisely because of this that everyone can have the opportunity to continue to play games with it, and they all know that it is not some kind of divine power.

It's just that after her armed domineering has been cultivated to a higher level, it is really too powerful.If other people can reach that level, then even with fists, they still have the power to flatten mountains.

That is to say, it is possible for everyone to reach that level, but the Lord Imagawa was the first to achieve it, so naturally he will not feel that it is the power of God that is out of reach.

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"The form of this temple is so weird..."

Looking at the surrounding environment from the corner of their eyes, Niwa Nagahide and Tsuda Nobusumi walked to the altar without a trace, but their hearts became more puzzled and puzzled.

Since ancient times, most of the manifestations of gods and dojos in this country are shrines and temples. Naturally, this kind of Western-style temple of gods is novel.

It's just that this doesn't have any special symbolic meaning. Mu Xiu simply felt that a temple or shrine appeared in the current steampunk city, and it seemed that the style of painting was somewhat conflicting.

That's why he made a decisive decision and built a western-style temple——

Basically, pure white marble is used as the building material. There are two bronze doors at the entrance, and the ceilings of the dome and porch are covered with gilded copper tiles. The hall is wide and empty without a single pillar.

There is a round hole on the top of the dome, which is the only source of light in the entire temple.

However, this is not an absolute standard. After the doctrinal beliefs are thoroughly spread, no matter whether it is a temple, temple, shrine, altar, tablet or something, it is just a form of expression.

Anyway, whichever region the belief spreads to, just follow the customs and habits of that region and adapt measures to local conditions.

But for now, this kind of magnificent temple is still very curious. To be honest, many people are actually attracted by this unprecedented building-it is not a temple or a shrine. Curious, what kind of god is enshrined in it.

In addition, during this period of time, the Imagawa family has been sparing no effort to spread new beliefs, and outsiders are not allowed to enter the temple, no matter whether they are businessmen, poor people, or nobles, there are no restrictions, so naturally some people want to see it.

Niwa Changhide also seized this opportunity to not be suspected, and came here with Tsuda Nobusumi.

only--

The statue in the shrine is a bit unexpected. It is a statue of a "boy" god. The whole body is cast from gold, but it is as clear as glass, as if every inch of the body has a divine glow. Refraction flows in general.

The expression is indifferent, high above the sky, holding a shining golden sword in one hand, and holding a white horse that is carrying the sun in the other.

This is all the mythological images, and the most prominent mythological features of the "God of War" and "God of the Sun" can be shown, but if other fields are not viewed together with the teachings, it is difficult to connect them.

It's just that this is also normal. For gods who "take on multiple roles", mythological images generally only show part of the mythological characteristics, and it is difficult to show all the mythological characteristics.

"It doesn't seem like...it's a big deal, does it?"

Looking up at the statue, Niwa Chohide felt a "thud" in her heart for no reason, but on the surface she still pretended to be nonchalant, and whispered to Tsuda Nobusumi next to her.

She didn't feel any changes in the feeling of being watched, for example, it became clearer or more blurred.

The reason why Niwa Chohide's heart shuddered inexplicably just now was entirely because the appearance of the god statue matched the figure of a certain person in a certain memory.

I can think of it all at once because the impression is really deep.

After all, for this matter at the beginning, Yoshimoto Imagawa went crazy and launched countless large and small wars, pressing Owari country to the ground and beating him to death.If it hadn't been for the wealthy Mino country later, Owari would have been completely destroyed long ago.

And speaking of it, it seems that after that, some subtle changes took place in the entire Warring States period...

"It should be an illusion..." There is really no other good reason, Niwa Chohide can only convince himself like this again, and make himself believe it as much as possible.

This kind of thing should have nothing to do with it.

After hesitating for a while, she discussed with Tsuda Nobusumi in a low voice, and then found an excuse to walk to the priest in the temple, intending to inquire about specific matters.

But of course I didn't hear any valuable clues. The priest wearing the golden robe with the sun pattern printed on his chest is obviously a very devout and serious believer, and his attitude towards others is also very gentle and patient.It's just that he is preaching teachings from beginning to end, retelling those exaggerated myths and legends.

The only thing is not to talk about the origin of the doctrine, it seems that it is an absolute truth that does not need to be said since ancient times, and also keeps silent about why the Imagawa family wants to promote religious reform.

However, his natural attitude made the two of them helpless, and because they couldn't be too outrageous, they couldn't ask directly.

It just strengthened Niwa Changhide's basic speculation - there must be a problem behind it.

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Mu Xiu has been watching this scene with cold eyes, but he didn't interfere or influence anything, because this is what he wanted to see.

Human beings are very strange creatures, and they will not cherish what is easily obtained, so he has to let the other party find a way to find the "truth" behind it.

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Niwa Nagahide naturally didn't know about this, but she always felt that what she saw and heard was a bit too strange, and her intuition seemed to be a warning sign, which made her very uneasy.

However, nothing happened until the two left the temple.

So she still breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that it was indeed the case, but the impression she had created had caused all kinds of unnecessary wild thoughts, and it was not true.

"May your kingdom come, may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven... What is this? Imakawa Yoshimoto really thinks that her Suruga is a god's kingdom on earth?"

Looking at the simple brochure in her hand, the girl frowned slightly.

At this time, Tsuda Nobusumi felt a lot more relaxed, probably because he had already stepped out of the scope of the square and could no longer feel the sight of "being watched".

The handsome young man couldn't wait to ask his "handmaid": "Manchiyo, are we going to come over in three days? It is said that that is the day when the temple is actually completed... But we didn't find anything just now, so we shouldn't have to come again right?"

He was very repulsed to come near this weird temple again, and always felt that it was really uncomfortable.

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"Well, that's fine, Mr. Nobusumi. Anyway, it is said that the ceremony in three days' time will be held late at night, and there should be no one to join in the fun at that time."

Niwa Changhide thought for a while, nodded slowly and said.

"Taking advantage of the opportunity that night, we should seize this opportunity to investigate something more important to us... That ceremony will only be a laughing stock, and we'd better not be noticed in the past."

Speaking of this, she couldn't help being a little funny.

What was supposed to be an extremely grand ceremony turned out to be held in the middle of the night three days later, and the curfew was only temporarily opened, and people were not required to participate—she could almost foresee how embarrassing the scene would be at that time.

The common people need to work, and they are already exhausted after a whole day. Who would go to any sacrificial ceremony at midnight? If it is not for compulsory mobilization, there will never be more than a hundred people who will join in the ceremony.

Therefore, starting the sacrificial ceremony at midnight is simply a failure among failures. At that time, even the people who watched the excitement could not be attracted.But they still deliberately set such a delicate time, and they said it with certainty.

Could it be that he lost his mind and went crazy, thinking that the so-called "Lord of Radiance" can manipulate the sky, play with the sun, moon and stars, and turn night into day in an instant?

"If the move wasn't meant to hide something else, I'd only be able to give it a ten."

The girl chuckled lightly, but she didn't relax her vigilance much.

"However, Mr. Xincheng, I am more inclined that this is actually a trap. For example, taking advantage of the fact that other forces are interested in that religion, to set up such a situation. Most people would not even want to see it, but if It is doubtful that someone actually went to attend the ceremony at that time."

After thinking about it for a while, she added another sentence——

"The cancellation of the curfew that night may also be a trap, just to expose us. So, Mr. Xincheng, please be vigilant that night."

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at the same time.

On the edge of the harbor of a certain port city in the distance, Mu Xiu, who was watching the launching ceremony of the first steam ship with the lord, raised his eyebrows, then he turned his head and looked very calmly at the black long straight girl beside him said:
"Just in terms of the joy it brings, there really can't be some smart fools on this planet."

(End of this chapter)