Chu Hao didn't expect the title of the Sage to come so easily. But on the other hand, it was indeed possible. If one of his guesses was true, then all of this was just the beginning …
The King was respectful, the nobles were respectful, and even the people around them were respectful. This kind of respect even carried a lot of unnaturalness, because they did not seem to have the slightest bit of suspicion. This was actually very unnatural. Therefore, other than Chu Hao who had such a calm expression, Zhang Heng and the others were filled with doubt and even vigilance. They were deeply afraid that this group of people was going to lead them into a trap. For example, there were fifty axemen lying in ambush behind a small screen. With just a command, they would kill everyone and even chop them into minced meat …
However, it was obvious that Heng and the others were overthinking things. The King and the nobles truly believed in Chu Hao's identity as a Sage. Moreover, they really did hold a grand banquet in the palace. Moreover, their words were filled with compliments, and they did not even mention the disaster that was about to befall the city. Chu Hao, on the other hand, responded with a polite, distant, and reserved expression. This caused the King and the nobles to be even more respectful towards him. This banquet lasted until late at night. Chu Hao and the others were only welcomed into a luxurious room. This was obviously the place where they would sleep that night.
As soon as they entered the room, the three soldiers instinctively began to search the entire room. Although it was impossible for there to be any eavesdropping devices in this era, it was never wrong to be careful. In ancient times, there were also the most basic eavesdropping devices, such as deep-buried copper pipes. These things weren't very high-tech, but they could be used to eavesdrop, and the three soldiers were actually looking for these.
But fortunately, it was unknown whether the people in this world were simple-minded, or the era of the evolution of civilization in this world was too low-end, but the room was clean. After the three of them nodded, Zhang Heng immediately asked impatiently, "That's impossible, right? How could he be recognized as a Sage so easily? Are the people in this world sick in the head? Even if there are epics to prove it, they can't be so idiotic to believe it, right? "
Chu Hao smiled and didn't answer. Instead, he sat down on a chair, picked up the silver pot on the table, and poured himself a glass of wine. After taking a sip, he said, "It's impossible in terms of common sense. It's also impossible in terms of human nature, because human nature itself is a factor of doubt. This is an objective fact. Even if the evidence is 100%, it's impossible to believe it 100%. Otherwise, where would scientific progress come from? Therefore, just this unquestioning attitude alone is already a clue. "
"Then, let's straighten out all the clues we know about the Sages from the beginning. First, the Sages do exist in this world, or rather, they existed in the past. There's almost no doubt about that. Secondly, there are gods in this world. The gods are high and mighty, and they have the power to rule and even subvert this world. They require humans to kneel and worship them, and that's how the most basic contract between gods and humans was formed. The gods raised humans like lambs, and humans were like lambs offering their wool, milk, and even flesh to the gods. Finally, as time passed, the Sages gradually became fewer and fewer, and in the end, only legends and epics were left …"
When Chu Hao said this, he let out a cold laugh. A moment later, he continued, "In that case, why are the people so convinced that I'm a Sage? The king and the nobles don't have the slightest doubt? They told the whole city about my existence with great fanfare, without the slightest concern that I might weaken their authority, and offered me the highest level of respect. All these reasons are clear …"
Even though he said that, Zhang Heng and the other three soldiers were still very confused. The three soldiers didn't say anything, but Zhang Heng didn't have any scruples. He continued to ask, "Oh? What's the reason? Even though that's what you said, I really don't understand … Please, Chu Hao, can you explain it to me in human language? "
Chu Hao was a little helpless. He patted his forehead and said, "Alright, I'll put it simply. Under what circumstances do you think your words won't be doubted?"
Zhang Heng was stunned. He thought for a moment and said, "Under the circumstances where there's evidence? Or under the circumstances where there's common sense. For example, if I say that the sun rises from the east, no one will doubt it. "
"Yes, under the circumstances where there's common sense …"
Chu Hao sneered again. He continued, "If we think about it from another perspective, the existence of a Sage is already common knowledge to the people of this world. That is to say, no one would ever pretend to be a Sage. If that's the case, would the people of this world still doubt me when I claim to be a Sage?"
"How is that possible?"
This time, not only Zhang Heng, but also the other three soldiers couldn't help but ask curiously. Chu Hao waved his hand and took another sip of wine before continuing, "Based on common sense, it's indeed impossible because the authority of a Sage is too great. Never underestimate the wisdom of humans. Even if they don't have the slightest bit of extraordinary strength, humans still have ways to deceive in all kinds of ways. Haven't you seen enough of this in the real world? Black is white, white is black. Even if you see it with your own eyes, it's not true. Then why don't the people of this world deceive the people and kings and call themselves Sages? You have to know that once one becomes a Sage, power, money, status, and land will come with it. Don't tell me that the people of this era are absolutely pure and self-restrained. This is the flaw in human nature. It's absolutely impossible to rely on human nature to overcome it, so why? Why doesn't anyone pretend to be a Sage? "
"This is the reason why we have to rethink everything we know from the beginning. It's very simple … the Gods!"
"In this world, the Gods are the masters of the human race. They take the role of shepherds and raise all the human beings. There are black and white sheep, but they can't escape the category of sheep. Then, if one day, one of the sheep starts to change its form and turns into a human form like the Gods, although it's not a God yet, it has the power to throw stones (magic) and has already surpassed the category of sheep. Most importantly, this mutated sheep (human) is recognized by all the sheep as one of the flock, and it already has the power and wisdom to lead the flock. Under such circumstances, what do you think the Gods' reaction will be?"
Zhang Heng and the three soldiers were shocked. Zhang Heng immediately said, "If we humans were shepherding the flock, we would get rid of this mutated sheep immediately because it's likely to lead the flock to independence and even become the new God of the flock."
"That's right."
Chu Hao nodded and sneered. "Let's not talk about this world. In the real world, hasn't the same thing happened on Earth? It's clearly written in the Bible that all living beings are God's lambs and are shepherded by the priests appointed by God. Anyone who tries to encroach on the rights of shepherding will be banished to the ranks of demons. This is the domain of God, or rather, this is the foundation of God. This is the cornerstone of God. Even if the whole world is cleansed with a flood and the whole world starts again, this foundation will never be given to others. "
"Of course, this also depends on the situation. For example, in this world, the gods and humans live together. Moreover, the contract between gods and humans is actually very unfair. It's a contract between slave masters and slaves. When there are heroes or leaders among the slaves who can lead the slaves to independence or human revolution, the gods will definitely purge such figures. This is why there are many epics in this civilization. For example, in order to save the country and the people, the sages completed all kinds of incredible missions, or were 'entrusted' by the gods to kill powerful monsters. These epics were left behind by the successful sages. What about the failed sages? It's definitely possible for the number to be ten or a hundred times greater. "
"To put it bluntly, the so-called sages are actually humans who have naturally comprehended extraordinary powers in this medium or high-magic world. They are actually the seeds of the human revolution in this world, but the gods killed them, so the human race did not progress. Instinctively, the human race and the gods started to become hostile, and the gods could no longer turn humans with such powers into demons. After a long period of accumulation, the human race and the divine race have an irreconcilable contradiction. The so-called disasters are just a fuse …"
At this point, Chu Hao finished the red wine in his glass in one gulp and continued. "So, do you understand? Why don't the humans of this world fake themselves to be sages? Because it's fatal. There must have been people who did this in the past, but the gods don't care if you're a real sage. Whenever a sage claims to appear, the gods will definitely take action. They will either send their subordinates to kill them, or threaten them in the name of 'entrustment'. They will either die or become the gods' dogs. It's that simple. To this world, the sages … are equivalent to the gods' public enemy! "
As he finished speaking, while Zhang Heng and the three soldiers were still digesting the information, the sound of fluttering wind could be heard from outside the room's window. It was dense, like a large flock of birds or a large swarm of bats. No matter what it was, its target …
It was the five people in this room!
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