Aztec Civilization: Destiny to Conquer America!
Chapter 1055 - 641: The Second Kingdom Exploration, the Evil Demon’s Prophecy, Hidden Killing Intent!

Chapter 1055: Chapter 641: The Second Kingdom Exploration, the Evil Demon’s Prophecy, Hidden Killing Intent!

Torchlights were ignited in the grand hall, the sculpture of a snake’s head twisted on the walls, casting elongated shadows of serpents. The Crocodile King Aayin with serpent-like hair and a long head wore a smile, gripping a divine staff adorned with serpent patterns, his mouth revealing gleaming serpent teeth that appeared especially amiable in the interplay of shadow and firelight.

The old Militia looked around at the equally amiable Maya Warriors, remained silent for a moment, and then forced a smile to speak.

"Honorable Crocodile King Aayin, we would be most delighted to trade with you. But we would like to know, how did you come to be aware of the news about our gemstone fleet?"

"Haha! Very well! This is the divine revelation of the Moon Mother Goddess, and the devout descendants naturally hear the words of the divine and know of your arrival."

The Crocodile King Aayin maintained a divine semblance of a smile, narrating vague and mysterious answers according to the divine descendants’ customs.

"Uh?... "

The old Militia scratched his head, glanced at the displeased Priest Tomate, thought for a moment, and then rephrased his question.

"Honorable Chieftain Aayin, your piety is admirable! May I inquire, have the various Maya tribes on the Northeast Peninsula also received the divine revelation and learned of our arrival at this time?"

"Hmm... That depends on the piety of the descendants and the degree of favor they receive from the Mother Goddess."

The Crocodile King Aayin pondered for a while, estimated the traveling speed of the tribe’s envoys, and replied with a smile.

"In the region of the Red River, under the Mother Goddess’s protection, the tribes along the river have already received the divine revelation: the God of Wealth has sent forth a blessed envoy, and a fleet brimming with gemstones from a foreign land is sailing along the coast towards the East!... As for the Maya tribes in the Northeast lowlands, under the protection of the Heavenly Serpent Divine, the Rain Divine, the Feathered Serpent Divine, and the Corn God’s protectors, they’ll probably receive the revelation several days later. But one way or another, the divine revelation is spreading. Every tribe will be prepared to warmly ’welcome’ the arrival of the foreign gemstone fleet!..."

"Therefore, my friends, let us begin trading first! Red Lake Town is the center of Long River trade in the south, and there will be enough goods here to leave you with the most gemstones!"

"Ah?... The divine revelation has spread, and all tribes are warmly welcoming?!..."

The old Militia pursed his lips, not knowing how to respond for a moment. This journey to the East spans five thousand li, far from the reach of the Alliance’s influence, and is already quite arduous. Now, for some reason, the news of the gemstone fleet has spread among the various Maya tribes... This Eastern exploration might not just be difficult, but perilous indeed!

"Such a warm ’welcome’, I would rather do without it!..."

The old Militia looked at the surrounding Maya Warriors, showing a worried expression. He finally understood where the unease on this journey stemmed from. Chief God Priest Tomate lowered his eyes, pondered for a moment, and made a decision. Then, he raised one hand holding the scripture and another holding the Sun Amulet around his neck, with a dignified expression, boldly stepped forward.

"Praise the Chief Divine! Huitzilopochtli protects us! Honorable Water Divine Descendant, Crocodile King Aayin, I am the envoy of the Sun God, War God, and Mexica Chief Divine, Priest Tomate. Our fleet brings gemstones from the western highlands, and we also bear arms to resist the coming evil from the Eastern Sea! We carry the divine oracle of the Chief Divine and the prophecy of the Divine Revelation Prophet with us. Our journey to the Eastern Sea is not merely for trade!"

Seeing the foreign priest stepping forward, the Crocodile King Aayin’s expression stiffened. Even to the envoys of a foreign divine, the Mayan Nobility would maintain basic respect, especially since the divine beings of the Mexican Plateau had guided the eastern expeditions there and left an impression of brutality and strength among the Maya tribes...

"Honorable foreign priest, could you please elaborate on the divine oracle and prophecies?"

The Crocodile King Aayin slightly nodded, earnestly listening to Priest Tomate’s account.

"Honorable Chieftain Aayin! The Chief Divine has delivered an oracle, the divine seal in the Eastern Sea is loosening, and the power of evil demons is reawakening. White-skinned demons from an exotic realm will arrive from the ends of the sea within a few years, bringing slaughter and destruction, plague and death!"

"Hmm?! White-skinned demons, coming within a few years from the Eastern Sea?!"

Upon hearing such an accurate prophecy, the Crocodile King Aayin displayed an expression of shock. He looked at Priest Tomate with suspicion but saw nothing but resolve and dedication toward the divine, along with a fervor for sacrificial services in Tomate’s eyes.

"Indeed! Chieftain Aayin, the Mayans are our lost brothers. The Mexican Prophet received the divine revelation and sent us on a distant voyage, carrying gemstones and wealth to inform you of this dreadful prophecy!"

Priest Tomate nodded affirmatively. In this eastward journey, his highness the divine revelation gave him an important task of spreading the divine prophecy among the various Maya tribes. He remembered every word of his highness and now was indeed the best time to narrate this startling prophecy!

"...The white-skinned demons will have roaring giant beasts, thunderous roars, and enormous snake boats! They will masquerade as envoys of the divine, bearing false expressions that beneath lie ravenous maws devouring all! They yearn for the divinity, wealth, and lands of the descendants, constantly scheming to seize them as their own. Their greed for gold and silver is profound, and they’ll break bones and drink marrow to slay the citizens of the divine! They’ll raise the evil God’s cross, destroy the scriptures of all gods, and ruin temple abodes... They are the embodiment of evil and greed!"

"And more evilly, they will spread lethal plagues, casting toxic clouds that corrupt the descendants of the Jiao People, causing them to die wretchedly with rotting bodies! These plagues are most dreadful and hard to guard against... Chieftain Aayin, please be vigilant and disseminate the prophecy of the white-skinned demons to the Maya tribes upstream of the Long River. Meanwhile, our fleet will continue sailing northeast, spreading the prophet’s prophecy and searching for the site where the divine seal loosens in the depths of the Eastern Sea, to guard against the arrival of the first wave of demons!"

"Roaring giant beasts, thunderous roars, enormous snake boats?... Masquerading envoys of the divine, yearning for gold and silver, lifting the evil god’s cross, destroying scriptures and temples?... Spreading lethal plagues, rotting to death!..."

Upon hearing the details of the prophecy, the face of King Aayin changed dramatically. He remained silent for a long time, unable to discern any trace of falsehood on the face of Priest Tomate. After a while, he asked in a low, melancholic voice.

"Priest from the Fierce Tiger Tribe! Even though you appear so sincere and your tale is vivid... how can I trust that the divine revelation prophecy you speak of is indeed true?"

"Honorable Chieftain Aayin, the prophecy of the divine revelation does not require your belief at this moment. You only need to prepare, and you will naturally witness its manifestation within ten years! The prophets only hope that when you encounter the white-skinned demons, you will not be swayed by their evil methods and deceitful words. Remember this: the white-skinned demons and we with yellow skin are destined to fight to the death, no matter if it takes hundreds of years, one side must fall, leaving no room for compromise!"

Priest Tomate raised the Book of Ama Colley and held the amulet high, speaking loudly with fervor. He had firm faith in everything foretold by the prophecy and was ready for the battle ahead.

And those Maya Divine Descendants who heard this prophecy, whether they believed it at the moment or not, would inevitably find their answers when the white-skinned demons appeared, matching the events foretold in the prophecy one by one!

"His Highness has said that resisting the demons coming from the Eastern Sea is an extremely long process. We must unite all descendants of the Jiao People so they know the true nature of the demons and are not deceived by them or given a chance to gain a foothold and expand!... Making the first move by spreading the divine prophecy will be the greatest advantage!"

Firelight flickered, and snake shadows danced in the Mayan palace, and for a moment, silence fell. After a while, King Aayin tightened his grip on the Divine Staff and forced a smile.

"Priest from the Fierce Tiger Tribe, I am aware of the prophecy concerning the Eastern Sea. Such a significant matter, I will naturally consult the Moon Mother Goddess to receive divine revelation! For now, let us enjoy the banquet together and then trade gemstones!"

"Thank you for your hospitality, esteemed Chieftain Aayin! We are delighted to attend your banquet, but the divine prophecy urges us not to linger here too long."

Priest Tomate, with a solemn demeanor and firm words.

"As for the gemstone trade, it is one of the Chief Divine’s wishes as well, and we are happy to comply. Please bring the trade goods and accompany us to the riverbank to carry out the exchange! Once it’s complete, we will depart."

"Hmm? Trading at the riverbank? You will not stay longer?"

At these words, King Aayin raised an eyebrow, his expression turning slightly cold. He heavily stamped his Divine Staff, and all the Maya Warriors around him tensed, gripping their long spears tightly and enveloping everyone with vigilant encirclement.

"My friends, I have shown you such warm hospitality, prepared a grand feast! Do you really refuse to stay for one more night?"

"Honorable Chieftain Aayin, we have a sacred mission that concerns all the gods’ realms. If we delay here and hinder the Chief God’s important matters, I fear that the supreme divine being might inflict divine punishment!"

Priest Tomate’s expression slightly softened, his face showing respect, leaving room for Chieftain Aayin.

"This voyage to the east follows divine revelation, spreading the prophecy, which is the most important godly task! Tomorrow morning, the fleet must set sail on time per the divine will. Even if we are still here, the fleet will not wait and will leave directly!"

Hearing that the fleet would leave everyone behind and depart, King Aayin’s eyes flickered, and the chill on his face gradually faded. Seeing this, Priest Tomate allowed himself a slight smile and spoke candidly.

"The Chief Divine blesses the world, guiding the fleet and every tribe under the heavens! The gemstone trade is just a way for the Maya tribes to hear the divine revelation prophecy... How about this! Chieftain Aayin, since you have heard the divine will, for the subsequent trade, we can offer you thirty percent more in terms of the gemstone value!"

"Oh? Thirty percent more gemstones!"

Upon hearing this, King Aayin pondered for a moment, finally letting a smile appear on his face.

These terms fell short of his most perfect plan, yet they were still somewhat acceptable. After all, the opposing party wasn’t a soft, sweet persimmon nor a helpless turkey, and his hearing of the Mexican prophecy has indeed sown some seeds of apprehension in his heart.

"Very well! Friends from the Fierce Tiger Tribe, the Moon Mother Goddess welcomes your friendly arrival and supports your divine voyage!"

King Aayin raised the Moon God’s Divine Staff, baring a grin that revealed his shining snake fangs.

"Come now! Let us conduct the divine transaction under the sacred moonlight and by the blessed Mother River! Our friendship will flow as long as the Red River, like the divine long snake, flowing all the way to the Eastern Sea! Praise the Mother Goddess!"

"Mayan brothers, our common Ancestors of the Jiao People witness our sincere friendship! Praise to the Chief Divine!"

The conversation, fraught with hidden danger, faded away within the flowing snake shadows. The genuine praises and prayers arrived amid the bright bonfire. The Maya Warriors retracted their long spears again and celebrated with the kingdom’s sailors. The leaders of both sides drank a cup of cocoa wine, making soul-deep vows under the watchful eyes of the divine beings.

The night deepened, the bonfire blazed high. Everyone praised friendship and the divine, laughing heartily, and host and guest were equally delighted. No dreadful surprises occurred, as if the God of Death, the Black Wolf with its red-tongued, cold-eyed visage atop the small temple, suddenly smiled benevolently and transformed into the God of Wealth.