Igula gradually understood why the Gray Fox Magician used the troublesome but meaningless mechanism of "Truth Link".

Because they don't just want the later comers to 'know', but need the later comers to 'believe'.

It is too easy to know, just like you know that there are icebergs in the Far North that feel like fire, you know that there are whales as big as mountains in the deep sea, and you know that girls' lips are soft. But if you have not experienced it yourself, then you can only stay at "knowing" and will soon forget it.

People know a lot of truths, but they often don't live a good life because they don't believe them from the bottom of their hearts. The most interesting thing about history is that it repeats itself.

From this point of view, it is sufficient to prove that the practicality of "Truth Link" is not inferior to "Sanctuary" and "Twin System": it allows young people to understand social truths that require decades of hard work to understand without the need for experience.

Simply put, it really prevents later generations from repeating the mistakes of their predecessors.

Now the information recorded by Gwen has covered several walls.

Igula was a little worried at first. After all, the information they "picked up" in the dead city was unverified and was no different from "rumors" heard from others.

Can rumors like this, which have never been seen with one's own eyes, become fuel for deducing the truth?

sure.

The information gathered in Igula's hands slowly unfolded the scroll of the past Age of Gods for him. The information left by the predecessors was not definitional information such as "What is the Age of Fire Cat Gods" or "What is the Age of Blue Bird Gods like", but rather worldview information such as "I saw a mural inherited from the Age of Fire Cat Gods in a certain ruin" and "The customs and habits of the Age of Gray Fox Gods" which were chaotic but could be verified by careful identification.

Historical materials and experiences from different times and people constructed a real past in Igula's mind. Even though he had never seen first-hand information, let alone the ruins mentioned above, the strict logical relationship between the information was enough to dispel his doubts.

This is the meaning of "Truth Link": it will not tell you that the truth itself is worthless, it requires you to convince yourself.

"Which Dafa can open the Age of Gods has nothing to do with the number of believers or the strength of the forces."

In the ruined house, Igula looked around at everyone and said, "The most important influencing factor is and only is the will of Lord Senluo."

"Whatever god He needs, the earth will have a great law to unify all things."

Gwen's face was pale, and no one could see the details of Chikara's orc face, but the disappointment in his eyes was visible to the naked eye; Black Crow with a mask seemed to be unaffected, but when Ash put his arm around his shoulder, he couldn't help but shake his body.

They did not refute because they were the ones who organized the information in this room.

More than a thousand years ago, the Fire Cat Sect was just an insignificant sect on earth, but from a certain moment on, the sects that opposed it began to encounter unexpected events, and some believers even defected to the Fire Cat Sect. When it was exposed and surrounded by siege, the big sects "Fangyuanchan" and "Zhuiguang" took the initiative to form an alliance with it, and eventually the Fire Cat Sect dominated the northern part of Senluo.

At the same time, there is also a Golden Rule sect in the south of Senluo that dominates the surrounding area. Its rise trajectory is almost the same as that of the Fire Cat Sect, both of which started from obscurity and suddenly dominated the south within ten years. Its philosophy is to "let the magic spirit work automatically", which is different from the Fire Cat Sect's "let ordinary people also drive the magic spirit", but the result is the same - to maximize the production efficiency of the magic spirit.

If this example is not enough, there are also the examples of the Blue Bird God Era and the Gray Fox God Era. Because of the Divine Fire System, the Senluo Kingdom no longer needs war to decide the God Era, but through a method similar to election. Originally, the Blue Bird Dafa and the Gray Fox Dafa were only at the bottom of the election list, but the Dafas that competed with them all met with accidents without exception.

Even if the public would prefer to vote for other beliefs, the fact that a Falun Gong practitioner was annihilated on the spot during the Divine Fire election is clearly a covert operation.

That is why Chikala and others were so shocked: they had always believed that although Dafa would lead to ascension to the gods, which Dafa to believe in and which sect could unify the universe was determined by the will of the believers.

They are just making a fair deal with Senluo Zhanzhu, and they still have the freedom to choose their beliefs.

However, the information left here told them - no, any great Dharma meeting that would open the Age of Gods had nothing to do with the Senluo people. It only depended on what direction of gods the Senluo Lord needed.

Ash and the others felt even more deeply.

Whether it is the Blood Moon, the Gospel or the Forest, the Lord God will influence the people's thoughts in various ways. Maybe it is for a better harvest, such as the Forest; maybe it is for the convenience of ruling, such as the Blood Moon; maybe it is to conduct social experiments, such as the Gospel.

But without exception, the gods have transformed their own hearts into the heart of heaven, and they do have the ability to create the world they need.

It is impossible to judge whether this is good or bad, because even if there is no Lord God, there will be other beings to fill the power vacuum - power has no owner, but power always has an owner.

"...Senluo Zhanzhu, that little brat, if he wants something, just tell him directly. Why does he make us compete with each other? If he just says it, won't we kneel down?" Qikala quickly got out of the mud of the shattered worldview and cursed, "He should be fried with a rattan stick."

Harvey suddenly smiled: "Isn't our situation the best example?"

"That's right." Igula glanced at Black Crow, with a kind of malicious pleasure in his tone: "If I tell you the truth directly, will anyone believe it? If I directly specify a belief for you, won't you resist and refuse? This is an idealistic country, your will can determine your destiny."

"Just like the Truth Link allows us to slowly deduce, so that we can believe the truth. Senluo Zhanzhu lets your sects fight and exterminate each other in order to purify your faith and allow you to better assist Dafa in ascending."

Igula's voice was filled with cruelty: "Ideals have never been in your hands; everything is in vain. You can only burn yourself in the emptiness, but cannot illuminate the darkness. Only Master Senluo is qualified to choose which candle to light."

Igula seemed to be talking to all the Senluo people, but everyone knew that he was talking to Black Crow.

Because among the people here, the only one who still holds on to his ideals and beliefs is Tamashi.

The psychic was so blunt because these words were the most deadly.

Black Crow, your sect is extinct; Black Crow, the Crow Killing Dharma has been extinguished; Black Crow, you are not even a sorcerer, and after death you will only turn into a pile of bones; Black Crow, no one will follow you... Tamashi's ears were callused from hearing these remarks, but he could still go on.

Because he believes in what the people want, because he believes that there will be people who follow his justice.

So he hoped that others would remember him, and that other magician manuals would record him. Then, even if he fell into the Sixth Level of Hell, there would definitely be someone in reality who would inherit Yashajin's will and start the Age of Gods of Justice...

Although the night was long and the road was far, he at least believed from the bottom of his heart that there was a light of hope at the other side of the darkness.

Now, it’s gone.

There is no popular will, only compromising interests.

As long as Lord Senluo does not need to kill all the Yaks, there will never be an era of gods when all Yaks are killed, and it will be meaningless for him to insist; if Lord Senluo needs justice one day, there will be other great methods to start an era of gods with justice, and no one will care no matter how hard he tries.

Ash looked at Black Crow and said nothing.

"I'm fine."

Black Crow's voice suddenly became thin and sharp, but soon returned to its previous distortion: "I never expected that I could start the Age of Gods. I'm fine."

Igula glanced at Black Crow and said, "Then let's go back and see what else is waiting for us."

Everyone spread their wings and flew away. Ash motioned for Black Crow to ride on, but the next second his waist bent down - it was so heavy!

"Sorry," Black Crow said, "I forgot, let me lower the weight now."

After a few seconds, Ash only felt Black Crow kicking his legs, and the weight on his back didn't drop at all.

He already understood what was going on and sighed slightly, thinking that he must beat Igula up when he got back.

He sorted out his words and said, "Even if the Great Dharma God Era was chosen by Lord Senluo himself, there is still hope that all the crows will be killed. Maybe Lord Senluo will suddenly find his conscience one day? Moreover, when pursuing ideals, the key is the process, and the result is actually not important. Anyway, you are destined to not see the result..."

"So what?" Black Crow said, "Whether there is a righteous Age of Gods or not, it has nothing to do with me, and it has nothing to do with killing all the crows... Everything we sacrificed was in vain."

"How could it be in vain? Didn't you save many people and kill many bad guys?"

"If we cannot realize our ideal, it is just our attempt to please ourselves by eliminating evil, which is no different from other sects." Black Crow said, "We are not crazy. We can get pleasure from fighting evil, but not from torturing. However, in order to 'kill all crows', to deter evil crows, to strengthen the sect, and to achieve our ideal, we have to dirty our hands, even if we have to endure vomiting and nausea, we have to let every evil crow die in agony..."

Black Crow's body trembled slightly. "Igula once pointed out that most of us in the Crow Killing Zone have psychological problems... Of course I know there are psychological problems! You grind human hand bones into powder, rip human lungs out of their backs to make blood crows, and inject mercury into human scalps to peel off their skin. How can you not have psychological problems? Are we made of flesh? Are we really monsters?"

"But we think it's worth it. As long as we can unify the Age of Gods and kill all the evil crows, there will no longer be any black crows responsible for judging... We are all willing to be the price, but, but..."

"Cheshu, Anoyi, Yelu... They clearly left all their hopes to me, but I can't do anything..."

Ash: "You can reorganize the Crow Killer—"

"I can't."

"You can do it. How do you know if you haven't tried it--"

"I can't!" Black Crow interrupted forcefully, "I'm not a magician, and I can't read. How could anyone be willing to follow me? I'm just a tool that can only kill people! Would you follow a knife or an axe?"

"I can only place my hopes on those who come after me... but even if there are those who come after me, it's meaningless."

Igulla, look at the sin you have committed.

Ash knew that Tamashi's psychological pressure had actually existed for a long time, or it would be strange if he didn't feel any pressure. As the only remnant of the Crow Killer, he walked the world with a blood feud on his back. Unfortunately, his enemy was not only his former companion, but also the ruler of the strongest force in Senluo. His ideals were now completely shattered...

The truth revealed by the second "Truth Link" was just the last straw.

Even if it's not now, Tamashi will collapse sooner or later.

Even a dying black crow needs to rest on a branch.

Ash spread his wings and flew up. Black Crow was slightly startled and grabbed his shoulders.

"Tamahi, do you know I'm afraid of you?"

"ah?"

"You've eavesdropped on my psychological consultation with Igula, right? You should know that my relationship is not so...pure."

Black Crow said: "I agree with Harvey's evaluation of you."

"He is totally slandering me. I don't have Veela blood. His words are more likely to be used to describe Igula." Ash cursed and continued, "So do you know why I'm afraid of you? I'm afraid that if I have a casual relationship with a man or a woman, you will use me as an evil crow and deprive me of my tools to commit crimes."

"It generally depends on whether the woman pursues the matter or not. If she doesn't, we generally won't do anything about it." Black Crow said, "If she does, we won't hurt you either."

"A fine?"

"No, we will tie you up and send you over. We won't care what happens next."

“How terrible.”

"You don't have to be afraid if you don't mess around."

"People always have the urge to do evil." Ash said, "You know that Igula and Harvey are not good people, right?"

Black Crow didn't answer and agreed.

"The main reason they are so well behaved in Senluo must be because they are influenced by my noble character," Ash said shamelessly, "but it must also be because of your presence."

"A cruel, tyrannical incarnation of justice who can threaten the Sanctuary Magicians. Before they do anything, they will definitely think carefully."

Ash said: "Maybe no one will follow a knife, but if this knife is hanging over their head, everyone will be afraid."

"You refuted the Gunnery Sanctuary before, saying 'Don't forget that you are walking on the Path of Glory', but you forgot that every step you take now is also the Path of Glory."

"The glorious road was not paved by the Lord God, but by the believers."

"Your mere presence is already a deterrent to the evil crows."

Black Crow was slightly stunned and didn't say anything.

Ash exhaled: "If that doesn't work, you can go to Igula for psychological counseling. I'll beat him up first to make him correct his attitude. It was obviously him who pissed you off, why do you have to bother me to comfort you..."

"I won't look for him." Black Crow shook his head: "Only you will trust him."

"Then I will keep a close eye on you. If you show any signs of becoming an evil crow, I will stop you in advance." He said, "I will not allow you to become an evil crow."

Ash blinked, feeling like he had shot himself in the foot: "Hey... by the way, you haven't been able to use your weight loss skills yet?"

"able."

"Why don't you hurry up? It's so heavy!"

"You can still fly, right?" Black Crow said, "Besides... I'm a little tired too."

…

…

Ash and his team returned to the church ruins at the latest, and Igula didn't say anything. They all successfully entered the hidden shelter this time, except for one person.

"Why am I still not qualified?" Chikala stood in front of the blue door and asked in shock: "Is this the legendary racial discrimination?"

Everyone was also wondering, since Chikala knew the truth, why couldn't he get in?

Ash suddenly thought of the nature of the secret poison and asked, "Do you not truly believe in the truth that 'the opening of the Age of Gods by Dafa is decided by the Lord God'? Do you still have doubts in your heart?"

If you want to be infected with the secret poison, you can't just know it, you have to believe it from the bottom of your heart. This is similar to the effect that the "Truth Link" wants to achieve.

"Hmm..." Usually, I can't be sure about this kind of question, but Chikara nodded very quickly: "Yes, I still have some doubts."

Without waiting for everyone to discuss what to do, the orc slapped himself and spun around a few times, then shook his head: "Okay, I don't doubt it now."

When they saw Chikara successfully walk into the blue door, everyone was stunned for a moment - is your brain full of water? Can you fan some of it out with a fan?

At this time, Igula thought more deeply.

When he cracked the first wall of fog, he was thinking - if there was a way to escape the time prison in the hidden shelter, then why couldn't anyone leave the Dead City?

There are only two possibilities, yes or no.

But now he discovered that the test of the "Truth Link" was not only to deduce the truth, but also to accept and believe it.

That is to say, there is a third possibility -

Perhaps someone has deduced the final "link to truth", but no one can accept the deepest truth.

With this thought in mind, Igula walked in and found that the third fog wall was the last one. They could vaguely see some equipment behind the fog wall.

When seeing the third "Truth Link", everyone had the same question in their mind:

"What is the ending?"