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Chapter 240 - 205 We All Don’t Know the Truth

Chapter 240: Chapter 205 We All Don’t Know the Truth

The debate sparked by Daniel lasted for three whole days.

Daniel believed that the Prophet was predetermined by God, unaffected and unconstrained by anything.

At first, Daniel’s supporters were not many, but with his exceptional debating skills and adept use of the Holy Scripture, he quickly drew the attention and nods of many people. Even the Elf Priests who had traveled from afar switched sides, supporting Daniel’s statements.

Even Xilan, who held an opposing view, couldn’t help but be slightly swayed by Daniel’s arguments.

However, faced with this commentary that did not deviate from Holy Scripture, Xilan, as the head of New Rule Garden, refrained from speaking out to maintain impartiality.

After Daniel finished his argumentation, an Elf Priest named Elu stood up first, expressing his disagreement.

"I must refute you, my friend.

In my understanding, it was because Prophet Al ascended the mountain that he was chosen by God. If that is the case for Prophet Al, then so it should be for Prophet Noen."

Elu had always been known as a good-natured person, but his words at this moment were quite stern.

"No, what you say does not contradict my statements,"

Daniel replied calmly and confidently,

"The Eternal God knows past and future, the mere ascent of the mountain by Prophet Noen is only superficial. The essence is that Prophet Noen had already been predetermined by God. Precisely because of this, he ascended the mountain.

In other words, from his birth, Prophet Noen was already a Prophet, and the ascent of the mountain was merely to correspond with Prophet Al.

When we read the ’Second Prophet Book,’ we can see that the Prophet mentioned an irresistible force, which could only come from God, and is the best proof of God’s predetermination of a Prophet."

Daniel’s narrative was detailed and persuasive, eliciting nods from many Observers.

Xilan, kneeling at the edge of the altar, could not help but marvel at Daniel’s discourse.

Elu, clearly unable to accept Daniel’s words, pondered for a moment, then stood up and vehemently rebutted:

"Prophet Noen felt the power from God while he was in prison.

This doesn’t match what you said at all!"

"Elu, just because the Prophet did not notice, doesn’t mean it wasn’t there."

Daniel also stood up, staring into Elu’s eyes, raising his tone as he countered,

"In earlier records, the Prophet already felt turmoil within himself.

Think about it, why would the Prophet waver?

Certainly not, as reeds do not sway without the wind.

The wavering of the Prophet must have an external force, and at first, the Prophet did not realize this force."

Elu’s face turned red as he stepped forward, arguing back:

"If the Prophet was not chosen by his own will, why would God predetermine a Prophet?

Wouldn’t it be better if God simply imprinted the Ancient Language in everyone’s heart?

In fact, it is because God saw the will of the Prophet, that He chose him, and the Ancient Language is both a reward and a mission."

Daniel clearly disagreed with this argument, and he immediately rebutted, and Elu persistently countered Daniel’s rebuttals.

The Believers were divided into two factions amidst this fierce debate, the Predestination Sect which supported "God’s predetermination of the Prophet" and the Sect of Choice which supported "the Prophet being chosen," representing different viewpoints, marking one of the earliest recorded ideological splits in Church history.

The meeting became more intense, and the debates turned into quarrels. The New Rule Garden, once filled with unified prayers, became a place of clamor during the Great Council.

People defended their doctrines, attacking those with differing hearts, each believing they were championing the truth closest to God. Through strict argumentation and criticism, they sought to achieve their goals.

In these quarrels, Xilan found himself unable to decide who was right and who was wrong. Even though he did not support predestination, he knew that it did not stray from the Prophet’s path.

Thus, no matter how the other Believers questioned him for his opinion, Xilan always remained silent.

He was not a Prophet, and as a follower, he did not know which was closer to the truth.

But Xilan’s silence did not bring about any relaxation or compromise from either party. When the argument reached its fiercest point, the usually good-natured Elu and Daniel came to blows, abandoning verbal debate for physical confrontation, intending to completely persuade the other through the debate of the flesh.

How the conflict started was unclear, as both sides had their testimonies: Elu claimed Daniel slapped him first, while Daniel stated that Elu kicked him first, tripping him.

Fortunately, Xilan intervened in time, preventing a greater conflict.

Given the situation, Xilan had to make a final decision to conclude the Great Council.

Before the altar,

The respective supporters of both factions held their breath, fixated on the follower of the Prophet, awaiting a response.

As a Disciple, Xilan surveyed the crowd and slowly said:

"My fellow, we are all children of God.

Whether it is ’Predestination’ or ’Selection,’ both are mere glimpses at God’s Miracle through mortal eyes.

The Prophet once said, God walks upon the water named ’Reason.’

Perhaps the Prophet himself did not know whether his selection was fate or free will.

Of course, perhaps he did know, but he did not tell us, and there must be a reason for that.

Those who support ’Predestination’ say that it is the only way for God’s might to be fully revealed, for the relationship between man and God to be completely clear.

Those who support ’Selection’ believe that the Prophet ascended the mountain relying on his own, heeding God’s calling, claiming this to be the true truth."

The supporters of both factions gazed at Xilan, restless and anxious in their hearts, fearing their side would be rejected and hoping the opposing views would be refuted.

What Xilan said next, however, surprised everyone,

"I realize that whichever one it is, each has its supporters.

And as a Disciple, I can see the differences between the two more clearly,

Whether ’Predestination’ or ’Selection’, both are merely divergences on the same path.

Whether opposed or in favor.

I can see that it would be difficult for people of differing ideas to convince one another, with everyone implicitly believing they hold the truth, that they follow the Prophet, that they are close to God, attempting to demonstrate their rightness through criticism of opponents.

But in fact, we are just standing in judgment, arrogantly refuting each other’s arguments. Many want me to act as the sole judge, to issue the final verdict.

And I, as the Prophet’s follower, I have no verdict.

I know nothing.

As an Observer, I only know that we do not know the truth."

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