Chapter 337 Blasphemy
Hearing this, everyone was startled, but having received elite education and good manners, they simply looked at their great sage intently, silently but anxiously waiting for the next words.
"Everyone, in fact, ever since the great, benevolent, and authoritative Great Compassion Tree King passed away, the crisis of Xumi has been quietly brewing:
Our World Tree is ‘sick’, it has been eroded by mysterious forces and has been severely damaged, so diseases and disasters are spreading in Xumi—Setare!” Azar called out.
"Yes."
Setale walked from Elhaisen's side to Azar's side, took out the prepared documents from her sleeve and showed them to everyone.
Setare said expressionlessly, "This is a document stamped by the predecessor, the predecessor, the great sage. It contains the investigation report and confidentiality declaration of the World Tree. The expanding dead zone and the rampant magic scale disease are both signs of the coming doomsday."
It really is the signature and seal of the previous great sages!
Seeing this, the scholars who were invited no longer had any doubts about the great sage's words. At this moment, their hearts were filled with confusion and astonishment. They had never thought that the situation had become so critical and it actually concerned the survival of Xumi.
They felt a sense of unreality when they thought about how they were happy about the coming holidays and delicious dinners just a few days ago, and then thought that those might be the last good days. They felt that the world was playing a huge joke on them.
No wonder the previous sages chose to conceal the truth. If these things were spread out, how could the people remain indifferent?
Seeing that everyone looked gloomy, Azar knew that his goal had been achieved, so he slowed down his tone and continued, "The sages of previous generations have no doubt that if the situation is allowed to deteriorate, Xumi and even the entire Teyvat will enter the Dark Ages!
but--!"
Azar suddenly raised his voice, and the scholars' hearts were also gripped. Even Siraj, whose focus was always on Elhaisen, briefly shifted his gaze and pricked up his ears to listen carefully.
"After a long exploration and the joint efforts of several generations of sages, today, we have finally found a way to heal the World Tree!"
"what!"
"Great!"
Hearing this, the scholars could no longer suppress their sighs of surprise, knowing that the great sage had found a solution. The fear and depression in their hearts dissipated like smoke, and at the same time, their reverence for Azar rose. They regarded him as the savior of Xumi and a great guide.
After expressing their heartfelt joy, they were secretly delighted, feeling fortunate that they had been favored by the wise, stood out among many scholars, and participated in such an important cause.
Azar raised his hands and signaled everyone to be quiet: "But our research has not yet succeeded. The next step is the most crucial link. I know that the power of one person is always insignificant. I still need the help of everyone to help Xumi survive this catastrophe."
"Great sage, I am happy to dedicate myself to Xumi. What do you need us to do? Do I need to report today's events to our sage?" A Sulun school scholar who was brought here pretended to be puzzled and asked cautiously.
After saying that, he glanced at the masked blue-haired man beside Hazard, but then immediately looked away, not daring to stay on him for even 0.1 second.
The giant machines in the institute, the exiled scholars, the Fatui soldiers armed with live ammunition, all of these made him feel uneasy.
He knew that once the arrow is shot, there is no turning back. Since the great sage had brought them here, it meant that they had no room for refusal. So rather than researching the details, he wanted to know the attitudes of the other sages. The words just now were a test, and he would decide whether to be wholehearted based on the great sage's answer.
Hazard narrowed his eyes slightly. This was the sentence he was waiting for. The timing of asking this question was quite good, before he revealed the entire "God-making Plan".
Thinking of this, he gave the Sulun scholar a look of appreciation and approval, and then solemnly announced:
“No need, they already knew about it. Long before this, my proposal had already been supported by the other three sages. The sage assistants standing here are the best proof of this.
There are two others... They are more conservative. No matter how I explain the pros and cons to them, they still insist on conservative treatment... Well, those two are old, and probably just want to spend a stable old age...
I have no choice but to ask them to stay in the Church of the Lords temporarily, just to prevent the secret from being leaked. When the danger of Xumi is over, they will be released to celebrate and feast with everyone and share the fruits of victory. This move is also supported by the other three sages. "
The scholars suddenly realized something. Having worked in the Faith Council for many years, they were very sensitive to the wind direction. Azar's words undoubtedly admitted that a small coup had taken place within the Faith Council.
The Great Sage and his supporters are the ultimate winners, while the two opponents have been imprisoned. Now the Sages' Council has become the Great Sage's one-man show. He has absolute say, and opposing him is tantamount to opposing the Decree Council.
This realization made the scholars fearful, but the education they received since childhood and the ethos of the House of Commandments made them dare not easily question the wisdom of the sages. The fact that most sages supported the Great Sage had already made them infinitely inclined towards Azar, not to mention that the Great Sage held the plan to save Xumi.
And there is one thing that the great sage said is true. The sages are not young anymore and may not be able to see the disaster happening, but those who are present are still young. If things are not resolved, the shadow will always hang over everyone's head.
"Great Sage, please tell me, what can I do for you and Xumi?!" Siraj spoke first in the silence of everyone.
After he finished speaking, he glanced at Elhaisen complacently, but seeing that the other party was looking down in thought and not paying attention, he felt frustrated again.
"A lot," Hazard said slowly, "Next, let me tell you about this plan called 'Creating Gods'."
Creating a god?!
As soon as these two words came out, although no one knew the specific content yet, everyone's face was filled with shock. Even Elhaisen, who had always maintained a calm attitude, had his pupils shrink slightly, showing an abnormal shock.
That's a god! The plan that the great sage said could save Xumi was actually related to a god?! He actually wanted to create a new god?! This is absolutely a blasphemy against the decrees of the Decree Court, a blasphemy against the gods! !
...But what if this is the only way to save Xumi?
The reserved scholars could no longer maintain their composure and began to discuss among themselves, even threatening to get into an argument.
Azar signaled for everyone to be quiet, and the Fatui soldiers patrolling the institute surrounded everyone without them noticing.
"This involves a secret that has been kept by the wise men of previous generations. I know you all have many doubts now, but please listen to me first. I believe that by then you will all understand me."
After the scholars fell silent, Azar told the inside story of how the previous sages welcomed back the little King of Auspicious Grass, how they imprisoned him after discovering that the new god was unable to save Xumi, and how he cooperated with the Second Doctor of the Fatui to create a new god.
The more everyone listened, the more shocked they were. It turned out that the little auspicious grass king was not in seclusion, but was imprisoned for hundreds of years by generations of sages. Mortals actually imprisoned their own gods... It turned out that the Church of the Lord had already committed blasphemy!