Chapter 392

"You're really ruthless! Are you trying to make enemies of all the gods?" Veye rushed over in a hurry. The moment he saw Sui Xiong, before he even had time to catch his breath, he shouted in exasperation, "Are you sick of living and trying to get yourself killed?"

"It's not as serious as you make it sound." Sui Xiong was utterly at ease, not the least bit tense. "Why do you think I'm trying to make enemies of the whole world?"

"What you're doing now denies kingship and noble rule. But kingship and divine authority have always been one and the same. Denying kingship is the same as denying divine authority, isn't it?"

Sui Xiong laughed. "Old brother, you're much older than I am, but when it comes to insight, you really can't compare to me. How do you think kingship and divine authority became one? Which one relies on the other?"

Veye froze. After thinking for quite a while, his tense and anxious expression gradually eased.

"Looks like you understand too. In this world, the ones who truly control society are the divine authorities. Kingship is nothing more than a small supplement to divine authority, clinging to that great tree." Crick had already thought through these matters back then, and Sui Xiong had considered them carefully as well. Now, the words came effortlessly, without even needing thought. "The reason divine authority needs supplementation is because the number of clergy is limited—no matter which god it is, there are never enough clergy under them. And the clergy's main work is cultivation, prayer, and preaching. They cannot spare much time or energy for government affairs, so another system of state is needed to handle political matters."

"Kingship and noble rule, when all is said and done, are worth only that