Chapter 324
by fanqienovelChapter 324: Star God’s Law
“Thief!”
“Today, I’ll teach you what it means to get slapped in the face!”
“And what it means to have a wealth of knowledge!”
The prodigy of the Holy Spirit clan looked around, feeling a surge of confidence after catching the encouraging glances from the two elders of the Holy Spirit clan.
The elders were backing him in this debate!
He also knew the basics about the divine fate bearer.
A divine fate bearer wouldn’t dare to swear by their divine status lightly.
If they failed to fulfill such an oath, their divine status would suffer some consequences.
At ordinary times, these consequences might not matter much.
But during crucial moments of advancement, even the slightest impact could be deadly for a divine fate bearer!
Meanwhile, the two elders of the Holy Spirit clan were growing anxious.
Just before the God of Martial Arts spoke, they suddenly realized they had lost control of their bodies.
They were completely paralyzed!
With their bodies immobilized and hearing the God of Martial Arts’ words, they quickly pieced together his intentions.
But since they couldn’t move or speak, they couldn’t reprimand anyone.
All they could do was watch helplessly as the young members of their clan broke the rules and engaged in a debate with the enemy.
But the youngsters didn’t understand—the God of Martial Arts wasn’t just any martial god!
In this dire situation, the fall of their two ancestors had left them too terrified to even think of that forbidden name.
Explaining the situation to the children was out of the question. If they figured it out, fine. If not, so be it.
Such taboo matters were unthinkable, let alone something they could openly discuss.
“This place is the foundation of our Holy Spirit clan!”
The prodigy of the Holy Spirit clan declared, “You came here uninvited and took what wasn’t yours—isn’t that stealing?”
“How can you, as a divine fate bearer, justify such theft?”
Su Wen sneered and replied dismissively, “Let me ask you this—isn’t your Holy Spirit clan an associated clan of the Great God of Wealth?”
“Yes.”
“If you’re an associated clan of the Great God of Wealth, then we’re here on his behalf to reclaim what’s rightfully his. How is that stealing?”
“Personal property is sacred and inviolable! What proof do you have that the foundation of our clan belongs to the Great God of Wealth?”
“That’s even more ridiculous. Your Holy Spirit clan is an associated clan of the Great God of Wealth, meaning your entire clan belongs to him. If the clan is his, then everything within it is his too, isn’t it?”
“You’re twisting the argument!”
The prodigy of the Holy Spirit clan, his voice filled with anger, shouted, “Being an associated clan means we’re loyal to the Great God of Wealth, not that everything we have belongs to him!”
“Moreover, what our clan has obtained are all rewards after our contributions.”
“If it’s a reward, then it completely belongs to our clan.”
“Even if you’re sent by the God of Wealth, taking it without asking is still theft!”
Su Wen’s eyes moved, and he sneered, “You say it’s a reward, but where’s the proof?”
“I have reason to believe that the foundation of your Holy Spirit clan was entrusted to you by the former God of Wealth to safeguard, and that once the New God of Wealth awakens, you must return it!”
“Yet you’re greedy for these treasures, and instead of returning them, you even attack the God of Wealth and want to kill him!”
“As an associated clan, do you think a clan that wants to murder its own Chief God… has any right to exist?”
“Then, when the Chief God feels threatened and asks his powerful ally to come here and reclaim what’s his, is that wrong?”
“A thief takes what belongs to others, and when the owner finds out, the owner comes to take it back.”
“Now the thief points at the owner and calls them a thief; this trick of twisting the truth and playing the victim is something only the shameless Holy Spirit clan could pull off!”
The Holy Spirit clan’s prodigy was furious and shouted, “What proof do you have?”
Su Wen smirked and said, “Since I’m saying this, I obviously have proof. But what about you? Show your evidence, and we’ll compare them one by one. I’ll say it straight: today, whoever can’t provide proof is a coward!”
The Holy Spirit clan’s prodigy shot back, “According to Article 3,942 of the Star God Law from the Second Age, all rewards earned through military achievements belong to the recipient. Anyone who takes them by force or without permission deserves divine punishment!”
“Show your proof instead of just talking nonsense.”
“The Star God Law was created by the Great Star God of the Second Age, based on celestial patterns, and it’s the most suitable and best war legislation ever made.”
“Is that it?”
“Of course not!”
The Holy Spirit clan’s prodigy cleared his throat and began explaining to Su Wen the origins of the Star God Law, its details, and its original purpose and historical significance.
His deep knowledge and use of technical terms were impressive; if they weren’t in a debate, Su Wen might have clapped for him.
Very good!
Amazing!
Keep going!
Thanks to this prodigy’s debate, Su Wen now knew that the Second Age was when the Star God was in charge.
Keep it up!
Keep talking!
No wonder he’s a prodigy of the Holy Spirit clan!
Every argument, every piece of evidence, every book and record he mentioned, along with the background knowledge he provided under Su Wen’s questioning, would all become Su Wen’s most efficient source of information.
Beside him, the Star God’s eyes also shifted.
Was the Second Age when his predecessor was in charge?
Not bad!
But some parts of the Star God Law had become outdated over time.
The Holy Spirit clan had found loopholes in those parts, allowing them to act without facing consequences.
Hmm… understandable, since it was the Star God of the Second Age!
The fact that the Star God Law has lasted so long and is even used in teaching by the “traitors” of the Fate Bearer System in the Ninth Age shows its value and importance.
In fact, from the Holy Spirit clan prodigy’s explanation, he could roughly see the achievements of the Star God of the Second Age.
A true god in charge is indeed different.
This predecessor from the Second Age was much stronger than those from the Eighth Age!
But that’s fine; the new generation surpasses the old. He felt he was a bit stronger than his predecessors.
The student surpasses the teacher!
That’s perfectly normal. If those who come later can’t surpass their predecessors in achievements, then even if their contributions are equal, they’re still not as good.
After all, the predecessors set the example and gained the experience.
If you can’t match them even with historical experience as a guide, how can you compare?
But he was confident he could surpass his predecessors.
Though he wasn’t the smartest, he felt that under the same conditions, he could do better than those before him.
The achievements of predecessors, judged by history, were meant for future generations to surpass, right?
“I can see you’ve studied the Star God Law well. Impressive.”
Su Wen glanced at him lightly and said, “But do you know where your biggest flaw is?”
The Holy Spirit clan’s prodigy was stunned and asked, “Where?”
“The biggest flaw is that the interpretation of the Star God Law lies with me.”
With that, Su Wen raised his right hand and pointed at the Star God.
“Let me introduce you, in case you don’t recognize him.”
“This is the Star God!”