Chen Rui is not a great philosopher, a great thinker, or a religious madman who can create a set of dogmas of faith. However, he is a time traveler who has the memory and knowledge of his previous life.
Confucius once said: The way is based on government, and the order is punishment, so that the people can avoid it without being shameful; the way is based on virtue, the order is courtesy, and there is shame and dignity.
Punishment can only make people avoid committing crimes, but it cannot make people understand the shameful truth of crime, and moral education is much better than punishment. The same is true for belief. The fear of gods and fear of punishment can only passively curb people's behavior.
, and through a spiritual belief in morality and public morality, people can know why they cannot do it and consciously adjust their behavior.
In the source of faith, ten words appear.
Benevolence, justice, propriety, wisdom and trust, loyalty, filial piety, integrity, shame and courage.
Ren - benevolent, loving, benevolent.
Yi - righteousness, justice, fairness, impartiality, justice.
Li - Mingli, courtesy, courtesy, etiquette, etiquette, etiquette, respect for others.
Wisdom - knower, wisdom, wit.
Letter - integrity, trust, credibility.
Loyalty - Loyalty, loyalty, loyalty, loyalty, loyalty to faith, loyalty to duty.
Filial piety - filial piety, honoring parents, respecting the elderly and the virtuous.
Shame - a sense of shame, knowing how to be ashamed, knowing mistakes and being able to correct them.
Courage - brave, strong, resolute.
In Chen Rui's understanding, the reason why the descendants of Yan and Huang have overcome hardships and setbacks step by step, and even overcome life and death crises, all the way to the present, is inseparable from these cultural cores deeply embedded in their blood.
Getting rid of the dross used by the ruling class to imprison thoughts and consolidate rule, the true essence of Confucianism may be as "human needs" as its name suggests.
Human nature needs.
Perhaps everyone has this kind of world and this kind of belief in their hearts, but the choices they make in reality are different.
After all, Chen Rui's knowledge is limited. He is just an ordinary person and not a perfect saint. He doesn't know whether this choice is right or wrong, and he doesn't know how it will develop in the future.
He does not expect to build a so-called ideal country. These human beings all have independent consciousness. Moreover, wherever there are people, there will be disputes. There will definitely be people who believe in killing in the future. For those who want to believe in such a country, some things are unavoidable. There will always be light.
They all coexist with darkness.
It's impossible to do everything you want, so be honest.
After these ten words entered the source of faith, they began to emit strange light. Ten strange totems and symbols appeared on the Tower of Faith, emitting strange light. On the blue planet, a strange totem pole appeared, and another
Many humans began to kneel down and pray.
The power of faith on the Pillar of Faith begins to change, 1, 2, 10, 20...
Some believe in just one and some believe in two. Correspondingly, the totems on the Star Temple's Tower of Faith are also glowing. When accumulated to a certain level, the Tower of Faith will give back a certain amount of power to the Tower of Faith on the planet.
Pillars, or can be said to show "miracles".
The conditions for the Star Transformation are 100,000 spiritual energy and 1,000 faith crystals. Judging from this consumption, it should be an unprecedentedly powerful move. However, with the current progress, I am afraid that it will not be possible to try it in a short time.
After Chen Rui established the Pillar of Faith, he was already approaching the realm of Dark Moon. For the sake of caution, he got off the Horned Winged Beast and walked instead.
When passing through Diko Town in the north of Dark Moon, Chen Rui found that the place was completely occupied by Chiyou's army. Judging from the distribution and estimated number of military camps, there were about 80,000 to 90,000 people. It seemed that it was Chiyou's army.
The main force is located.
The number of troops dispatched by the Blue Melt Territory this time is no less than that of Chiyou, and Dark Moon's military strength is not as rapid as its economic development due to various restrictions. After the rectification and expansion of the Imperial Guard and Guards, the total number does not exceed 40,000.
At an absolute disadvantage. Chen Rui did not know that Tim's West Road Defense Force had become the West Road Defense Force. However, due to the short time it took to form the army, the main force was still the original defense team, with less than 10,000 troops able to fight.
Judging from the number, 50,000 people faced nearly 200,000 enemies, and the disadvantage in combat effectiveness was very obvious. Almost no one was optimistic about Dark Moon, and they all believed that defeat was inevitable. Many merchants had withdrawn all their investment and supplies in Dark Moon, and
People, including some families, fled the Dark Moon one after another.
In wars in this world, the power of a few people may affect the outcome of the war. This mainly involves taking the head of an admiral and escaping unharmed among thousands of troops, striking key points, etc., and more importantly, boosting morale and command.
The army does not mean that these people can easily destroy the entire army by themselves, otherwise the army will have no meaning in existence.
If factors such as equipment, quality, morale, etc. are not taken into account and calculated purely based on head-on confrontation, a strong man can indeed destroy a considerable number of troops alone, but his power is ultimately limited. Once his power is exhausted, he will be helpless in the face of the tide.
The "ants" who are afraid of death can only avoid even elephants. (Of course, this so-called strong man is only a strong man within the normal category, and does not include some special peak demon emperors, or even demigods and gods.
Strong.)
If a strong person of the same level makes a sneak attack at this time, it will be even more dangerous.
Generally speaking, in war, generals fight against generals, and soldiers fight against soldiers. Fighting between generals has a very significant impact on the entire morale. After all, soldiers do not want to directly face a terrifying strong man who can easily eliminate a group of their own people.
Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you win every battle. Chen Rui currently does not have accurate information about the entire war situation. In order to avoid alerting the enemy, he did not act rashly and left Dicko Town directly, passing through Leith Town and Jumo Town, and rushed to Darkmoon City at full speed.
We must return to Athena and Kiya as soon as possible, and return to Shia!
The closer we get to Darkmoon City, the more tense the atmosphere becomes. Temporary defenses have been built at many important intersections.
Most of the residents on the outskirts of Darkmoon City have moved into the city, which has been renovated into multiple checkpoints. Magic traps are being set up and reinforced in some off-limits areas. The soldiers all have solemn expressions and strictly check the people entering and leaving.
Chen Rui restored the Sheriff, who should now have the face of the Financial Officer. Instead, he was stopped by the soldiers of the guard, because he had not seen the human Financial Officer go out before, and suspected that it was a subtle change, until
The person in charge, Araukes, was alerted and came over, and just passed the checkpoint smoothly.
"Master, the current situation in Dark Moon is very bad. The eldest princess ordered Mrs. Athena to lead a small group of people to go to Soto Town in the south to hold off the blue melting army, intending to concentrate on defeating the Chiyou army in the north. However, except for
Except for the initial battle where Tim defeated Kanita, our two sneak attacks failed. In the battle of Dico Town, the guards lost 2,000 people, and the deputy commander of the guards, Assad, the patriarch of the Lot family, was also killed.
Already."
Chen Rui frowned and asked, "You just said that Athena only took a small group of people to Soto Town?"
"Yes," Araukes said, "but Lord Pagliu, Lord Roméng and Madam Delia also went together."
Chen Rui felt relieved. With Poisonous Dragon and Luo Meng around, Athena could escape unscathed even if she encountered any danger.
"Master, there is another news... you must calm down after hearing it."
Calm down? Is it bad news? Chen Rui was taken aback and asked: "What is it?"
Araukes explained the circumstances of Joseph's murder that day in the shortest sentence, and added: "The Red You army is entrenched in Dico Town. Just yesterday, they threatened to ask the eldest princess to hand over the murderer of Joseph.
Jiya, during the seven days of blood sacrifice, no offensive will be launched during these seven days, which can give Dark Moon the opportunity to reorganize its army and launch a decisive battle, otherwise it will immediately launch a general attack on Dark Moon City."
"Hmph!" Chen Rui's eyes flashed with evil intent. Jia is his woman and he will never allow anyone to harm a hair of hers!
No matter what, this time I have to settle the ledger with Zhuo Qie.
"The eldest princess...has agreed." What Araukes said next shocked Chen Rui.
Shia actually agreed!
She clearly knows that Jia is his woman!
Chen Rui's heart was instantly filled with haze, and he said with a sullen face: "I will go to the palace immediately, and you immediately notify Royce and Vasasha to try to protect Jiya secretly, and no one is allowed to take her away!"
"yes!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Rui's figure had disappeared from sight.
Chen Rui galloped all the way towards the palace. The demons along the way only felt a wisp of smoke passing by and couldn't see the figures at all. When they arrived at the palace, they happened to see Kagulon giving instructions to the imperial guards at the gate.
"Master Chen Rui? Long time no see, have you recovered from your illness?" Although Kagulong is a close confidant of Shia, he does not know Chen Rui's plan and the hidden secrets inside. The only person around Shia who knows this is old Gauss.
That's all.
Chen Rui did not greet him: "Kagulong, I want to see the eldest princess."
Kagulong frowned: "The eldest princess is discussing the military situation with old Gauss in the conference hall, and ordered no one to disturb..."
"I want to see the eldest princess." Chen Rui said again, with a very definite tone.
In an instant, a strange tremor surged in Kagulong's heart. He seemed to be unable to resist the feeling. He was immediately startled: it must be an illusion. This human being was just taught by Master Aldas and knew a little bit about poison.
, how could you let yourself feel this way?
Kagulong was not blind. He knew that Chen Rui was a close confidant of Shia. Now was an extraordinary period. Humanity must have some important information to report. So he thought about it and asked a Imperial Guard to pass it on.
Soon, the imperial guard hurriedly came to report: "The eldest princess asks the treasurer to go to the meeting hall immediately."
Chen Rui walked into the meeting hall and saw Shia sitting, watching what Old Gauss was explaining on a military map. There were sand tables and other facilities on the table.
The eldest princess' face had lost weight and she looked quite haggard. It seemed that the war had put a lot of pressure on her.
"You're back!" A hint of surprise flashed across Shia's eyes quickly.
"I just came back. I want to ask Jia what's going on." Chen Rui asked straight to the point without being long-winded.
Shia frowned slightly: "Gauss, can you go out for a while?"
Old Gauss bowed, nodded to Chen Rui, and walked out.
After old Gauss left, Shia asked lightly: "Do you know?"
Chen Rui still asked the same question, and his tone became more serious: "I want to ask you! What happened to Jia?"
"You seem to be very rude, Mr. Treasurer." Shia's eyes were a little cold. "I don't want to hand over Jia, but the current situation is too critical. Chiyou's excuse for launching a lord war is that she killed Joseph.
Moreover, the regent of the imperial capital has specially approved this war. Currently, Dark Moon is newly defeated. If Chiyou attacks now, not only will I not have any chance of winning, but I will not even have time to prepare some actions!"
When receiving confirmation from Xia, Chen Rui's original enthusiasm for returning to her completely cooled down: "I don't care what your reasons are, I only know that Jia is mine, and I will never let her be harmed."
A trace of harm!”
Shia's eyes became colder: "Did you know that this time the Imperial Capital also sent special envoys, including at least one Demon Emperor-level powerhouse! The true purpose of these special envoys in the name of mediation is self-evident.
I just want to help the army defeat the Dark Moon! I know that Jia is your woman, and I also know that you have talents and strategies, and maybe you have other abilities that I don’t know about, but tell me, can you defeat the Demon Emperor?
Can we defeat the army?"
The Imperial Capital actually sent the Demon Emperor! It seems that this time we are bound to win.
Chen Rui shook his head: At present, his combat power should have a good chance of winning against ordinary Demon Emperors, but because Yu Xingbian does not have enough faith crystallization to be active, he can only fight against the peak Demon Emperor or a Demon Emperor-level powerhouse with special abilities.
I'm afraid that I won't be able to win, and as for the Demon Emperor class, I'm no match for him.
However, he does not need to deal with Demon Emperor-level opponents personally.
As for the army, it is not impossible.
"With the help of your black potion, I have absorbed all the power left by my father. Now I have reached the first stage of Demon King. Dark Moon's military strength is much stronger than before, and there is also a secret flying dragon army, but so what?
Facing the Demon Emperor and a 200,000-strong army, we will still be defeated!" Shia's voice was full of pain and helplessness. "I have long sworn to live and die with Dark Moon. All I can do now is to use all my strength.
Just spill the last drop of dark blood on the battlefield! I can die, but Alice can't. I need time, not only to regroup morale, but also to send Alice safely out of the dark moon, so... Jia can only sacrifice
Already."
"For Alice... sacrificing Jia?" Chen Rui's heart became even colder. Regardless of the plan or arrangement, everything was stuck in his throat.
"I know she is your woman, but Jia is just a little maiden. How can she compare to Alice? How can she compare to me?" Jiya suddenly stood up, with an unprecedented tone in her tone.
Unseen excitement.
Chen Rui was shocked. This was the first time that Xia truly expressed her feelings in front of him.
Perhaps he realizes that this is the last time, and if he doesn’t say it now, he may not be able to say it in the future.
"Chen Rui, you have two choices now. The first choice is to take the bipedal dragon immediately to the temporarily built Leon Checkpoint in the direction of Xilang Mountain. Tim and Alice are there. You escort her to the Shadow Empire and defect to it.
The Custer family! The second choice..." Shia's eyes showed rare enthusiasm: "You stay and stay with me until the end."
"Xia, I know you very well, even better than you know yourself." Chen Rui calmed down, stared into her eyes, and for the first time, directly called her by name, "Tell me the truth, you just want to
Use Jiya's incident to drive me away and keep me away from this dangerous battlefield, right?"
What answered him was Shia's rare laughter, but this laughter was full of coldness and disdain.
"You think too highly of yourself, and you are too naive, and you have never really understood me at all..." The laughter gradually stopped, and the enthusiasm of those purple eyes also faded. "You have experienced so many things, including this time in
The Imperial Capital... should be very aware of how much coldness, cruelty, shamelessness, decadence, filthiness, and filthiness are hidden under the gorgeous coat of the so-called upper-class dignitaries... Unfortunately, I am also one of them. Even though I have had unnecessary
Kindness and stupidity have all been annihilated in the darkness. If not, how could I, Shia Lucifer, become the lord of this territory? Just like you, if you were not of use to me, I would immediately
Kill you! Many times, I have to choose some sacrifices! Do you know why I want to go to Bai Ling's territory? It's just to take advantage of Lord Bai Ling's coveting of me, to take advantage of that vague ambiguity! When necessary,
Not only Jia, but also Athena and even myself can be sacrificed!"
"I still don't believe it." Chen Rui shook his head. "I need you to give me a real answer. This will affect many of our future..."
"The real answer is..." Shia's tone became colder and colder, "Jia was subdued by me this morning, and is now being held captive by Kaguli in Jumo Town, and is about to be handed over to Chiyou's army."
Chen Rui's eyes suddenly glowed with cold light, and he glanced at Xia with a look that had never been so cold before, and turned around and left without saying a word.
"Stop! I order you!" Shia shouted, and Chen Rui felt murderous intent behind him, but his feet did not stop at all.
Shia looked angry: "Do you think this humble shì girl can really compare with me?"
Chen Rui's eyes became colder, and he still walked forward without saying a word, feeling that something precious in his heart suddenly shattered.
"Wait! Stay, okay? I really want you to stay with me." Shia's voice suddenly became softer. "Have you forgotten that I smiled at you for the first time? Forgot that we were together
Dancing under the moonlight? And...those three words?"
"I understand now that the closer I am to you, the further the distance is between us." Chen Rui, who had already reached the door, stopped but did not look back. "As for those three words... I have forgotten them."
Some things, if you forget them, you will never remember them again.
Originally, he really cared about Shia in his heart, and it was not the initial perfunctory way to save his life. However, he would rather never care, and he would never care again in the future...
Now, we have to rescue Jiya!
Then, out of his promise to General George, out of...he will help Shia resolve this crisis.
And then... it should be time to really leave the Dark Moon.!