After three days and nights, the three of them understood clearly that no matter how intent they were on destroying the miracles, and no matter if they actually killed Xilan, the sun would still rise as usual, and He would exhibit His power time and time again, manifesting miracles upon the earth.
"Do you understand why God wants to do this?"
Xilan asked softly.
The three of them nodded their heads, as if they all had comprehended something; this was a gift. He had bestowed upon them the power to kill Xilan and, at the same time, this was also a trial. They understood that if sin was sin, was it not because of the price?
"Xilan, we nearly killed you."
Hiris spoke guiltily,
"May you forgive us, may the Father forgive us."
Xilan nodded slightly, then said:
"I do not hold a grudge against you.
Just as God holds no grudge against anyone.
Even the Sapo King, despised in the scriptures, was also granted an immortal soul by God."
