Aztec Civilization: Destiny to Conquer America!
Chapter 831 - 458 The Legend of Quetzalcoatl_2

Chapter 831: Chapter 458 The Legend of Quetzalcoatl_2

"Alisa, what else do you know about the downfall of the Teotihuacan people?"

"Hehe, there are records in the royal heritage, and also in the temple on Mount Estrella."

Alisa smiled sweetly, licking her lips like a greedy little fox.

"Hmm, Xiulote... if you let me have a bite, I’ll tell you."

"Huh? Alright!"

Xiulote readily nodded, reaching out to hold the girl’s shoulder. Then, he lowered his head, leaning towards her rosy lips.

Alisa gave a sly smile and gently turned her head to dodge. Then, she opened her small mouth, bit into Xiulote’s ear, and licked it clean.

"Ah?!

Xiulote felt a sharp pain in his ear, followed by a tingle. He smiled wryly and caught the mischievous little fox.

"Alisa, why... why do you keep biting me?"

"Hmm... hehe. Biting you leaves a mark, which means... you are mine!"

Alisa blushed, speaking softly. Then, she returned to the previous topic, providing an unexpected answer.

"Hmm! Ancient heritage records thousand-year-old images. Though the Teotihuacan people once flourished, the seeds of their doom were long sown... They connected with the evil god beneath the earth, borrowing the primal, malevolent force, and destroyed the place of the gods’ origins. This angered the four main gods who sealed the evil, with only the Rain God Tlaloc protecting them..."

"But after the Teotihuacan people conquered the world, they indulged in pleasure and comfort, ceasing their sacrifices to the Rain God Tlaloc, which greatly displeased him... All the gods left the city of the gods, and Teotihuacan lost the favor of the divine, with evil influence growing stronger, leading to endless calamities. Civil war, division, barbarian invasions; plague, drought, failed crops..."

"In less than a hundred years, the Teotihuacan people declined and perished, completely disappearing from the ancient holy city! They left behind only a huge, deserted stone city and vast pyramids... Until eight hundred years later, when we Mexica people migrated here, prospered, and revived the desolate holy city."

"Divine protection... malevolent forces... divine favor and disdain... a decaying elite... natural and human-caused disasters..."

Xiulote pondered silently. He reflected on the myths Alisa had recounted, extracting key elements, trying to explore the ancient mysteries. Suddenly, he felt a tightness in his back, warmth in his chest, followed by a tender sensation.

"Xiulote, do you think... will we Mexica people also suddenly vanish one day like the Teotihuacan people? Will the great lake capital city become desolate and abandoned like Teotihuacan, or be buried underground forever like the divine city of Quetzalcoatl?"

Alisa reached out and hugged her loved one tightly. She buried her head in Xiulote’s chest, her words tinged with anxiety.

"Alisa..."

Xiulote remained silent. He recalled history from another time and space, sighed softly, and his resolve strengthened again.

"No, not as long as I’m here! Don’t worry..."

"Hmm!"

Alisa nodded, saying nothing, just holding the young man tighter.

The setting sun cast long shadows over the embracing couple. Their silhouettes merged into one, intimately inseparable, even their hair intertwined.

After a while, Xiulote finally looked up, taking deep breaths of the mountain air. The girl in his arms panted heavily, her neck blushing pink. The young man watched her for a while, smiling. After a moment, as his breathing steadied, a question suddenly crossed his mind.

"Alisa... what you said earlier... did someone purposely tell you something?"

"Hmm..."

Alisa widened her eyes in thought for a moment, then answered softly.

"Xiulote, no one purposely told me anything... just that a noble lady from the royal family mentioned rumors in the capital... that the alliance’s gunpowder weapons are not divine blessings but come from underground demons, carrying the breath of volcanoes with demonic mouths... The alliance’s use of malevolent forces is similar to the Teotihuacan people and destined to bring disaster to the world..."

"Hmm?!"

Hearing this, Xiulote’s brow furrowed deeply. He pondered for a while, his expression growing remarkably serious.

"Alisa, do you know the source of these rumors? When did they start spreading?"

"The source... I don’t know..."

Alisa shook her head, blinking her eyes, then added a few more words.

"As for the time... the rumor about the alliance’s new weapon using the power of underground demons has been spreading among various tribes for years... but connecting the alliance with the Teotihuacan people only began after this year’s festival..."

"After the festival..."

Xiulote pondered, his expression turning stern.

Rumors that stir people’s hearts and spread widely often hide political schemes against the current rulers. The appearance of such rumors within the alliance signals danger. The spreaders might be foreign merchants or envoys, fearing the alliance’s threat; or perhaps the great nobles within the country, discontented with the king’s centralization of power. Even certain local priests who lost their power might be intentionally linking myths and reality...

"Xiulote, what are you thinking about? Hmm, it’s a little scary..."

Alisa held Xiulote’s arm, worriedly looking at her lover.

Xiulote lowered his eyes slightly, the murderous intent in them vanishing. Then, he relaxed, smiling.

"Nothing, I was thinking... about our hot spring vacation tomorrow! What fun things shall we do?"

"Ah!"

Alisa felt a bit shy. She lowered her head, thinking seriously for a while.

"Xiulote, I want you to teach me useful knowledge..."

"Hmm, teaching? Knowledge?..."

"Hmm, not that kind of knowledge... but, but the secrets of medicine!"

"Oh! The secrets of creating life..."

"It’s medicine, how to heal life, not how to create life..."

"Haha!"

Xiulote laughed heartily. His eyes sparkled, looking at the flushed-faced girl, feeling a sudden warmth. Even in the highland mountainous region at an elevation of three to four thousand meters, the tropical climate was still warm. The girl had walked for a long time, and sweat had soaked through her pure white robe, revealing the alluring curves beneath...

"Hmm, naughty brother!"

Alisa lowered her neck, stomping her foot. Then she tugged her lover and quickened her pace up the holy mountain.

"Hurry up! Mount Estrella is four to five hundred meters high; we still have to stay overnight at the mid-mountain temple... At the summit, the Temple of the Sun carries the sacred fire from the Quetzalcoatl ruins! We need to rest early tonight, do nothing. Tomorrow morning, we must climb to the summit and pray..."

"Alright! I’ll do as you say today!"

Xiulote waved, giving a low command. Hundreds of Imperial Guard Warriors split into two teams. Most would camp and guard at the mountain’s base under the Head Warrior’s command. Only a few dozen trusted aides, led by Nashu, would escort the couple up the mountain for worship.

"Alisa, slow down, don’t twist your ankle..."

"Got it! I’ve been to the holy mountain many times..."

The young man hurried after, holding the girl’s hand, climbing together.

The mountain path wasn’t steep, with trails trampled by others. The mountain had ample geothermal energy, making the climate comfortable. The evening glow shone on the mountain, with vibrant wildflowers blooming everywhere, the fragrance of flowers lingering at the tip of their noses. On closer inspection, butterflies danced among the flowers, hummingbirds collected nectar, and redbirds frolicked around.

"Xiulote, look at this flower bed, it’s beautiful!"

"Yes, flowers in full bloom, lush trees, truly a splendid scene."

The young man smiled, nodding. Then, he quietly hugged the girl, leaning close to her ear to whisper.

"I didn’t finish earlier, today I’ll do as you say... but, what about tomorrow?"

"Ah..."

Hearing this, Alisa’s ears turned red, and her face overheated. She tilted her head, her eyes misty, looking at her close lover, whispering softly, barely audible.

"Hmm, tomorrow we’ll soak in the hot spring, watch the fish swimming... I’ll do as you say..."