"Yes, God and man are like a contrast of large and small," Ian said softly, "The closer humans get to God, the more they become like God. Is this a blessing, or a curse?"
Ian's words had already stirred up a tempest in Gerard's heart.
A contrast of large and small.
This bore a striking resemblance to what Bai Wei had said about deducing the state of the gods from the state of the followers.
If we were to exemplify using Ian...
"Is it like how the new gods are to Lyra as Yong Xin is to you?" Gerard asked.
At these words, a flicker of surprise passed through Ian's tired eyes.
"Is something wrong?" Gerard thought he had misspoken.
"No, I'm just... surprised," Ian said softly, "You'd actually utter such words of desecration?"
Because the greatest desecration lies within my own body.
Gerard sighed inwardly.
