Douluo Continent: This Tang San is different

Chapter 454 The Eternal Lord's Worries

Over the centuries, the art of the Elven race has been ever-evolving, with paintings, sculptures, and musical instruments of all kinds being invented and created in ways that surpass any previous form of painting.

The elves even held all sorts of competitions for this purpose.

Although it is still very primitive, at least the spiritual comfort they can usually get is no longer from believing in King Easton, or the holy dragon or the eternal angel.

That's just a part of life.

For a century, Tang San has spread only one message: do not live merely to worship gods, but to love life, enjoy life, and live for yourself.

That kind of life won't be boring.

As for sayings like "As heaven maintains vigor through movement, a gentleman should constantly strive for self-improvement," Tang San didn't directly spread them. After all, the elves had no idea that they were being raised by the gods in a slow, gentle way, so naturally they wouldn't understand.

But for an elf, it is enough to develop a love for their life, do what they want to do, and then abide by the corresponding moral constraints and not intentionally harm others.

This is what Tang San wanted to see.

Unity of faith?

Isn't it also a kind of faith to teach the elves to love their own lives and do what they like?

How can this be described as a lack of unified beliefs?

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The Lord of Eternity, who was secretly observing everything, couldn't refute anything, but he always felt that if Tang San continued like this, the faith of the life in the Eternal Realm in God would be completely wiped out.

Although the example of the elves has shown that the decline of faith does not lead to the degradation of forests, but rather to the accelerated interaction and circulation of natural and life forces, making forests more lush.

But King Easton needed faith to maintain his mental health and longevity!

Moreover, the Eternal Realm also needs guardians; otherwise, if some strange creatures from other planes were to invade it, would the elves be able to stop them?

Even though the forests will become more lush, the number of powerful elves will increase, and the Elf Queen's power will also be enhanced.

King Easton was ultimately closer to Him...

"Your second test is complete. Can you skip Dragon Island and Sky City?" The voice of the Lord of Eternity rang in Tang San's ears. He was afraid that if Tang San continued, the followers of the Holy Dragon and the Eternal Angel would also "live for themselves."

The elves are one thing; once Tang San leaves, after tens of thousands of years, King Easton can intervene again and things will return to normal. But if Tang San goes to Dragon Island or Sky City, those awakened believers might unite and rebel against the gods.

"Sorry, my mission is not yet complete," Tang San refused.

"I said, you've finished." The Lord of Eternity's tone was somewhat harsh.

"Then just say it. What does it have to do with me? Anyway, I have the Eternal Star. Even if you reject me out, I can come in anytime." Tang San said rather shamelessly. "Also, since you are a creator god, and one who is already dead and only has a divine thought left, be more generous and don't be so petty."

If you were in my position, would you be magnanimous?

"What you're saying doesn't make sense," Tang San retorted. "After all, I'm not a god anymore, I'm a human being. Even if I'm petty, it's perfectly normal."

Blanch!

"A dignified creator god actually swearing!" Tang San exclaimed in surprise, then laughed, "Looks like I really do have great abilities."

"I won't argue with you. I'll just ask you one question: even if you gain true control over the throne of the God of Eternity and Creation, and obtain eternal life, how can you maintain the eternity of your soul without faith?" the Lord of Eternity questioned, his tone tinged with disappointment.

"Things will work themselves out. Sometimes I do think a lot, but more often than not, you just need to take that step first." Tang San remained unmoved and continued, "So, you've raised elves and other races here so they can provide faith, right? They weren't created on their own in this world, were they?"

I provide them with a peaceful place to live, and they provide me, the spirit of the artifact, and those three spirits with faith. What's wrong with that? It's an equal exchange!

The Eternal Lord has his own explanation.

"Is that so?" Tang San chuckled, his disdain evident in his expression. "This is the first time I've heard of an equivalent exchange being conducted in this way."

"At least--"

"You have to give them the right to know, right? It's one thing for creatures without intelligence, but intelligent beings have the right to know what they've sacrificed to be able to live here, don't they?"

"Otherwise, it would be a forced sale."

In Tang San's eyes, even if the elves weren't told, the so-called equivalent exchange should be: the Eternal Domain should provide the elves with a stable, peaceful, and tranquil place to live—this is material—and the elves should also reciprocate with material rewards, such as using their talents in the power of nature to make the forest areas of the Eternal Domain even more vibrant.

The current elves are doing a great job.

You simply don't understand!

The Lord of Eternity was somewhat agitated. "As civilizations grow stronger, intelligent beings will instinctively want to explore the unknown. However, the universe contains countless unpredictable and ever-changing spaces. Even I, in my prime, might not be able to escape unscathed. If they explore those spaces and provoke unapproachable beings, their entire race will be destroyed."

"So this is what you were worried about?" Tang San felt he had overestimated the Creator God. The greatness of intelligent beings lies in their courage to explore the unknown, and a mature civilized race would definitely consider things carefully before exploring in order to minimize the danger.

While the possibility mentioned by the Eternal Lord is not nonexistent, a civilization that hesitates to even explore is bound to have no future and can only become food for others.

Besides, Tang San was only teaching the elves to find what they loved in their lives.

After ending his communication with the Creator God, Tang San remained unmoved no matter how much He tried to persuade him. He prepared to bid farewell to Alice and head to Dragon Island.

To achieve complete unity of faith among all living beings in the Eternal Realm, it's not enough to simply make the elves love life; other races also need to love life.

And this road will inevitably continue for hundreds of years.

But it doesn't matter. Time here is almost frozen compared to the outside world, so Tang San has plenty of time to spread his ideas to the simple creatures here.

Are you leaving?

Alice felt a pang of reluctance when Tang San came to say goodbye. A hundred years was nothing more than childhood for elves with long lifespans, and a fleeting moment for the immortal Elf Queen.

In her mind, Tang San had just arrived yesterday and was leaving today—

"Why are you in such a hurry?"

"Couldn't you have stayed a few thousand more years and kept us company?"

(End of this chapter)