Pivot of the Sky

This would not have attracted special attention when anyone had a distraction, but it was an anomaly for someone like Ammon, who had been at peace for a long time. He is already a second-degree theologian, very skilled in basic meditation on theology, but suddenly can not enter that state of spiritual focus of introspection, there is always uncontrolled misconceptions, which is the obstacle to his continued practice of theology.

This obstacle does not arise out of thin air, but may arise in the depths of one's mind when one's heart is at peace, something that one may not think about or have forgotten on a weekday. A tertiary theologian can learn intermediate theology, which requires absolute inner stability in the state of meditation, entering a state that is not disturbed by the messy information of the outside world and the myths of the inner mind. Until then, he must pass this test and enter an unprecedented level of finesse.

This test, called the firmness of faith, is actually testing a person's conviction and strength. Faith is a very important help for a theologian, as people tend to get irritated and confused at this time, casting doubt on the learned art and the teacher who teaches it. Faith in spiritual piety helps the mind to settle down and break through a deeper state of tranquillity.

If you understand the true meaning of this test, you should know how to face it and not have to pray for a god, which is ultimately a test of self.

Amon suddenly figured out, and lamented that the more devout the faith, the easier it was to pass such a test, and for people like him, if he didn't understand the logic, he would probably be stuck at this stage for the rest of his life.

Amon has developed a good habit since he was a kid. It's useless. He won't get into too much trouble. First do what needs to be done in peace. So he stopped thinking about how to pass this test and how to unravel the mystery of the gods, the unreachable goal, but he still practiced the basic meditation of the divine arts every day, trying to remain calm in a state of confusion.

He also told Link and Medanzo to try not to disturb him during this period of time and to practise their own magic.

Medanzo had been in the Dwarf tribe long enough this time, worried about the situation at home, and needed to go back, carrying a heavy leather bag to say goodbye to Amon before the trip. Amon taught him the complete secrets of several low-order magic tricks and told him what the next test was, and called Link together to give them an oath.

On the Heavenly Pivot continent, people believe that oaths are valid, and Amon wants them to swear a very special oath, which is to keep the secret of learning from him. This cannot be used to betray or harm him. Otherwise, it will not pass the tests to be faced in the future, such as "firmness of faith”, “temptation of the devil”, “integration of body and mind”.

This oath is indeed valid, and the next test Amon is not very clear, but after he has understood the "firmness of faith" as the "firmness of faith", he also understands that, in order to pass the test, there can be no doubt in the mind that the oath is the seed sown in faith.

Medanzo's backpack is filled with fine iron embryos and some of the finest marquee steel billets. A middle-class samurai in the hall actually did the hard work of climbing the mountain, and also did the business of small merchant smugglers. Physical surgery really didn't have white school! Normally people can't do this job.

Amon curiously asked, "You're not tired, either. How much is this stuff worth? ”

Medanzo tapped his own leather pocket: “Dozens of gold coins! These marquee billets alone are worth five gold coins!” He pulled out three fist-sized marshmallow steel blanks from his backpack, the finest fine iron that had been smelted but had not yet been made into an object, some of which he showcased in front of Amon.

Amon had been dealing with iron ore and furnaces since he was a child, and his staff was made of the same fine iron, only the finest iron in the kingdom of Baron was called Magdalene Steel. Medanzo is showing off how precious this thing is, and Amon is a little surprised - turns out it's not too valuable, it's hard to get out of the mountains and sell five gold coins to the distant King of Baron.

The fine iron is the exclusive property of the kingdom in the town of Duke. The mining is always handed over to the city state. The town only pays the blacksmith's wages and not the price for purchasing fine iron. Most of the time, the wages are offset directly by the mineral core received, so Amon does not know how much fine iron is worth.

When Medanzo finished showing off, he carefully packed those three pieces of marquette steel in his backpack, turning to Ammon: “What a great harvest this time. Most importantly, let yourself learn the magic. You are my teacher and guide, and in my mind I am as willing as Link to call you Ammon God. … you have time to go to Barron City, I will do my best to give you the best hospitality and this time a small fortune has been made. ”

Amon thought, "I'm not going to stay here forever, and I'm going to see Baron in the future. You take this magic stone, it takes a lot of energy to practice magic, and I'm afraid you don't have time to run all the time to make money. ”

Amon handed Medanzo a magic stone, Medanzo's eyes stared at the boss, and Link's chin was falling off. The two men opened their tongues for half a day, and Link gasped and said, "Amon, God! You are too generous. ”

Medanzo stammered and said, "My God! Amon, how can I accept such a precious gift? ”

Don't you think a magic stone in Amon's heart deserves such a big surprise? In Duke Town, where he lives, the best wine, a magic stone can only buy two barrels, and it would be an extra discount for a businessman to bring another sheep. These two unknown guys have never heard of the eyes of the earth before, don't know exactly how much the black stone they used is worth, otherwise don't faint?

“Nor is this a gift, and you swore an oath to me and promised to wait for me in Barron City. And I taught you magic, and I want you to focus on it. This is for you to go back and settle in with your family and yourself, and practice at home for a while. I'll come to you in the future, just wait.” Amon smiled and told Medanzo to put the stone in his hand.

Medanzo was moved by the excitement, tears were coming down, patting her breasts and saying a bunch of respectful words. Ammon certainly makes sense to do so, and no noble magician has ever seen on the continent make his own living, let alone carry a heavy iron ore behind his back for a private business. The practice of divinity also requires a calm environment, otherwise Amon would not have chosen to stay in the Cave Wildlings' tribe.

It takes months for Medanzo to travel to and from the Deep Mountain tribe, and even if he's lucky enough to bring back dozens of gold coins, he can't even earn half the stones at a time by removing the items exchanged with the tribe and the cost of the toll. Amon gave him a magic stone, at least as much as he had earned by selling iron for a year.

Medanzo thankfully left, pleaded with Amon repeatedly during the trip, don't forget to go to Barren City to find him. Link and Amon took him out of the village and came back with poor Baba watching Amon not speak. Link's caution is obvious. He's also a student of Amon. The teacher gave Medanzo something so precious that he might give him something.

Amon saw it and went back to the village and shouted at Link: “I have a story where a mayor asks the children of the town to lay sheep and give two silver coins a month. Later, the child was unable to release the sheep, and he asked the other child if he could give a silver coin for a month? Another kid said yes. Did the mayor owe him a silver coin? ”

Amon didn't make up the story. The mayor was Dusty, and the kid who took a silver coin and put it in the sheep for a month was himself. Link was smart and immediately understood what Amon meant. Explain quickly: "Amon God, I didn't say anything, I dare not ask you about the Divine Stone, I just envy Medanzo a little! You taught me magic and gave me the power of God. I should only thank you and give you my good things. How can you say what you owe me? ”

Amon laughed and went back to his grass house to pick up a fine bottle of copper and gave it to Link: "You and your people have great respect for me. I've enjoyed a lot of food and wine. I'll give you this bottle with wine. You, as a matriarch, have a pot of wine in your home, and you need this to decorate it. As for the Divine Stone, you already have it on your staff, and Medanzo, as a magician of private magic, often needs to use the Divine Stone. He used to borrow your staff here. I saw it. ”

Link took the copper bottle, and this is the most beautiful of their kind, something that no one here has ever seen. Amon's father bought it for fifteen silver coins, and Schrödinger drank it, and the bottle was very beautiful. Link held it in his arms like a baby, happy to be home.

Over the next few days, Amon focused only on cultivating the basic meditation of the divine arts, and the disturbing minds gradually precipitated, and the soul seemed to dive into a deeper world. He sat there, letting Buddha have another invisible pair of eyes to see his body and mind, knowing exactly what he was thinking, having an unprecedented experience, the world outside became clear.

The power exercised by the magicians to communicate with the outside world and learn how to control all kinds of energy can be perceived more clearly only if their minds are calm enough to overcome clutter.

Amon was unintentional and suddenly and unintentionally walked into this state one night while practicing meditation. He naturally and inadvertently tried an intermediate-level divine technique, which he had already experienced. You don't have to open your eyes in the dark, the tiny voices outside the house are all so clear, as if you can see a little bug climbing through the corner of the wall.

He succeeded in passing the test of "firmness of faith”. Being able to use at least one type of intermediate theology is one of the criteria for examining tertiary theologians. Although Amon has not yet read the book of detecting the divine arts, he has learned the most basic puppet principles from the combined sensing of the various elements without distinction between them. There is already a summary in the Book of Divine Arts, and Ammon finds it on his own.

As he carefully pondered this novel method of detection, he suddenly heard thunderbolts coming from the far side of the sky.

* *

PS: Try to add the second half tonight, ask for tickets!

* *