Mortal memories cannot bear witness against gods
"How can I prove this?"
The raging breath of [Order] surged once more, this time appearing to be trying to imprison Li Jingming as well.
However, having already experienced this once, the Dragon King remained calm and explained slowly:
"By the True God, allow me to explain."
That's all I know about the charges against you before the trial, but I think that a single charge of disrupting the market might not require your personal presence for the trial, so I know nothing about the proceedings in court.
But you personally asked me to prove it, and after thinking it over, the only thing I can prove is by asking certain people...
As he spoke, he glanced helplessly at Cheng Shi, who was all smiles, "... my Memory, therefore I think you summoned me to be a Memory operator, not a direct witness."
Without access to the so-called evidence, I cannot answer or provide any proof.
This concerns my devotion to [Memory], and also my respect for [Order].
[Iron Rule of Order] snorted again, "Since you don't know my identity, why do you keep mentioning [Order] in your words?"
Li Jingming raised an eyebrow, looked up, stared directly at the Codex, and solemnly said:
"Because my understanding of [Order] wouldn't allow me to ask that question!"
Pretty!
As expected of Li Jingming, who never suffers a loss no matter who he's in the hands of!
If it weren't for the fear of collusion, Cheng Shi would have even applauded the Dragon King. His words were perfect, directly sealing off any attempts to induce or question him using the [Iron Rule of Order].
The Holy Light Codex fell silent, and after a long while, it hummed:
Let's begin, digging through the past, unfolding Memory.
I know you have also been close to [Deception], but here, any deception will make you equal to the suspect and subject you to the Thunder Punishment.
Li Jingming bowed in response:
"By the True God, I need to clarify one point."
All my methods of approaching [Deception] are to better remember that my path has never changed.
While this statement is not wrong, it sounds like Yin-Yang remark to Ear in the know.
Cheng Shi almost couldn't help but laugh, thinking to himself that the Dragon King had finally gone astray. Among the three people and one god present, whose path had truly changed?
That's really hard to guess.
He suppressed a laugh, stretched out his hands towards the Dragon King, and looked at the approaching "witness," saying in a strange tone:
"Don't look at what you shouldn't see, or I might disrupt the market again."
Li Jingming shook his head and chuckled, a ball of azure [Memory] power rising in his hand as he looked Cheng Shi up and down:
"I think I've already etched the most precious Memory into my heart, as for the rest..."
Even Memory have a past that we can't recall, so relax.
Cheng Shi pursed his lips, about to say that he knew what was good for him, but the next second, the Dragon King chuckled:
I have prepared compensation.
Markets may be disrupted, but Memory must be preserved; opportunities must not be missed.
Also, please let me know in advance next time you need my help, otherwise there will be extra charges for emergency situations.
As he spoke, amidst Cheng Shi's astonished expression, that power of [Memory] opened a door to the past for Li Jingming, and the Memory Traveler immediately began his journey.
Li Jingming did guess that [Order]'s identity had been replaced, but he felt that [Deception] should have replaced [Order]. He just didn't understand why [Deception], who was impersonating [Order], was in court with Cheng Shi.
When he saw the truth about this matter in Cheng Shi's Memory, Li Jingming's pupils shrank, and he was completely stunned.
So that's how it is!
[Order] is actually [Chaos]!
What kind of abstract thinking would it take to come up with such a replacement plan?
No wonder the Grand Inquisition has been declining, no wonder even Mo Li abandoned his oath and went to [War]. It turns out that everything has a traceable origin. Order has long since disappeared, and its core has become chaos.
What a chaotic mess of inverted Faith!
When he continued to see that it was all a [Deception] orchestrated behind the scenes, Li Jingming felt relieved.
That's right, such an absurd performance deserves an even more absurd script.
It turns out that [Deception] orchestrated everything, allowing [Chaos] to usurp the throne of [Order]. And then [Deception] turned around and seized the Divine Throne [Chaos] as well. So, what was the purpose of all this?
Is it just to obtain a Divine Throne and gain an extra vote in the Covenant Council?
It doesn't seem that simple.
Li Jingming's perspective differs from that of a standard [Deception] Believer. His primary logic is always [Memory]. When stripping away the influence of [Deception] and recording the truth from the perspective of an absolute bystander, a bold idea suddenly arises in Li Jingming's mind.
[Deception] misleads the senses, [Chaos] confuses perception; either of these two can distort the perceptions of all life in the Cosmos. So when the two gods merge into one... with the power of [Deception] superimposed on the power of [Chaos], wouldn't they easily keep the world in the dark?
What secret did He conceal from the world using this power?
Having witnessed the relevant Memory, the Dragon King did not delve deeper, but instead retreated back into the Void with those Memory.
At this moment, he already knew Cheng Shi's complete plan. This Fate Weaver was never idle. He had just told the Clowns that he wanted to change the blood of the Cosmos, and now he was already coveting their Divine Throne.
He must be manipulating the [Iron Rule of Order]!
And it seems that the successor he favors is the one standing before him?
Li Jingming remained calm and gave Cheng Shi a meaningful look. Cheng Shi also smiled and nodded slightly, the meaning of which was clear: it's time for you to make your move.
Li Jingming understood, and transformed the Memory he had memorized into bubbles, placing them in front of him before pushing them toward the silent Holy Light Law Codex.
The dreamlike bubbles were incredibly fragile; before they even reached the [Iron Rule of Order], they were crushed and destroyed by the surrounding [Order] power.
The Holy Light Law Codex turned pages at the same speed, clearly indicating that it had no intention of looking at these Memory.
Seeing this, Cheng Shi was not surprised at all and sneered:
"What? With the evidence right before our eyes, [Order] is afraid to admit it?"
The Holy Light Law Codex turned its pages incessantly, its humming voice proclaiming, "The memories of Mortals cannot prove divine legitimacy."
Ha, ha ha ha ha!
Cheng Shi suddenly burst into laughter. He shook his head, spat into the Void, then pointed at the Law Codex and mocked mercilessly:
"Utterly ridiculous!"
With such Order, what Order can we even talk about?
Are you going to use your thick-skinned personality to fence off territory and defend yourself?
But what you're protecting is chaos, not Order!
Thankfully, I'm not a god, otherwise, if I were ranked alongside you as a True God, I would be utterly humiliated.
Even if I don't agree with the will of certain gods, but...
[Prosperity] In pursuit of Cosmic Prosperity, it recklessly destroys itself;
[Annihilation] is to welcome the world's rebirth, without hesitation;
As fellow Civilization, [Truth] is willing to sacrifice itself in the pursuit of universal Truth!
How does this "Order," which commands the world's respect, achieve its goals?
Faced with irrefutable evidence, He uttered the words: "The memories of Mortals cannot prove the divine."
Wow, they really managed to distance themselves completely.
But can you really absolve yourself of all responsibility?
I'm doing this for the sake of Cosmic Order, to preserve the last shred of dignity for the true [Order]. If you don't want it, fine, then what are you going to say when I present the memory of the True God to you?"
The Holy Light Law Codex turned pages rapidly, and He hummed again:
If the evidence is true, I will make my own decision.
Cheng Shi sneered. Seeing that the other party refused to admit it, he had no choice but to resort to his last resort: summoning [Justice) ] for a face-to-face confrontation.
Although this would make him more passive in his pursuit of two Divine Throne, he had no other choice.
But just as he was about to unleash his "ultimate move," Li Jingming, standing to the side, casually remarked:
"This matter is also recorded in the Memory Archive Memory, so I don't think it should be considered Mortals memory."
"???"
Upon hearing this, Cheng Shi blinked, completely bewildered.
If you're not the Dragon King, don't mess around at this time.