Aztec Civilization: Destiny to Conquer America!
Chapter 893 - 511: Divine Object, Ring of Eternal Wisdom

Chapter 893: Chapter 511: Divine Object, Ring of Eternal Wisdom

"What? Let the Priest Leader Petl dance in the tent to congratulate the King and the generals?"

Upon hearing the King’s words, the large tent instantly fell silent. The clear campfire flickered within the tent, illuminating the contours of everyone’s faces, sketching out contrasting expressions.

Aweit smiled faintly, looking towards the Priest Leader from Cholula. In the eyes of the generals, some were surprised, some playful, some full of pride, and very few just calmly scrutinizing.

"This!"

Upon hearing this, Priest Leader Petl’s eyes widened, a surge of anger rising within him.

Instinctively, he grasped the valuable Turquoise Necklace around his neck, feeling the warmth of the Divine Object, suppressing the intense emotions raging inside. He is the leader of the Holy City, high on the Throne of the Gods, for thirty years. Throughout, which Divine Descendant Nobility of the city-states or Elder Priest of the tribes dared to be disrespectful towards him?!

"Hmm?"

Aweit squinted at the priest leader before him, coldly and dangerously asking.

"What, you are unwilling?"

"Ah, this..."

The King’s unabashed murderous intent swept over, causing Petl to shiver all over. He looked around, at the armored Mexica generals, at those towering figures, fierce and dangerous faces... At this moment, Petl felt like a lone fox among a Jagaur pack, his hands and feet trembling slightly, a chill running down his spine.

"Honored Mexica King..."

Petl pursed his lips, bowing to the King as he quickly pondered.

"No, I cannot perform this dance. If I do, the name of the Holy City Cholula will be utterly tarnished!"

The priest leader was anxious. He racked his brains, starting to procrastinate.

"...I am old, with mobility problems, unable..."

Aweit, expressionless, reached for the Obsidian Long Dagger at his waist, coldly asking again.

"You, are unwilling?"

"...Ah! Supreme, all-ruling Mexica King!"

Petl gritted his teeth, showing a respectful smile. He bowed deeply, almost level with the ground.

"Last night, I suddenly dreamed of the War God! He stood tall on the sacred Snake Mountain, conveying the will of the Gods!"

"Hmm?"

Upon hearing this, Aweit raised an eyebrow. He gazed at the elder priest leader, still grasping the undrawn long dagger. The generals in the tent showed great interest, watching to see what this old priest could say.

"...The War God, atop the pantheon, shone magnificently, truly unforgettable..."

Petl slightly raised himself, his face reflecting a memory, as if he had truly witnessed the glory of the War God in his dream. He subtly acknowledged the War God’s status as the Chief Divine, then continued to praise Him.

"The War God told me that He had long foreseen Your Majesty’s conquest of the strong Feathered Serpent City today! He blesses the Mexica chosen by the Gods and punishes the lost Tlaxcala. This eastern campaign shall inevitably end in the victory of the War God’s descendants! For it is the will of the War God, not to be defied!"

"Mm..."

Upon hearing this, the generals in the tent relaxed a bit. Most nodded in agreement, trusting in the War God’s protection.

Several days ago, Petl had hurriedly traveled north from the Holy City, discreetly taking a detour to conceal his movements from the Tlaxcala nobility. Although the nobles of various Tlaxcala city-states had always treated him with great respect and often presented offerings, at this clear juncture, what needed to be abandoned must be decisively discarded, and what could be betrayed, swiftly sold out.

Then, Petl raised his head, looking at King Aweit respectfully. His voice boomed, his face displaying practiced devotion.

"Most High King, you are the Divine Descendant chosen by the War God, destined ruler of the world! The Holy City Cholula has already received a Divine Revelation, recognizing you as the sacred of the world. All the Elder Priests are willing to proclaim it to the world!... I, too, am willing to exert my meager power to admonish the misguided Tlaxcala tribes, urging them to follow the sacred way!..."

"Oh? Chosen by the War God, ruler of the world? To spread fame and admonish the tribes?..."

Aweit squinted again, contemplating the words of the Holy City leader, as the cold murderous intent slowly vanished. After a moment, he suddenly smiled, gazing meaningfully at Petl’s neck and spoke.

"Petl, Priest Leader, your Turquoise Necklace seems to have a divine nature, quite familiar to me."

"Ah..."

Petl started slightly, a tremor running through his heart.

In the mythologies inherited over two millennia in Central America, Turquoise symbolized wisdom and immortality and was the most revered gemstone, believed to possess divinity since the Olmec era. The Turquoise Necklace around his neck, called the "Circle of the Wise and Everlasting", was the most precious Divine Object of the Holy City Cholula, passed down from the ancient Toltec Empire to this day!

"...Supreme Mexica King, you are the Divine King chosen by All Gods, you should wear the most precious Divine Object, inherit the most ancient divinity!"

Gazing at Aweit’s squinting eyes, Petl steeled himself. He gritted his teeth and carefully removed the necklace from his neck.

"This Turquoise Necklace, called the ’Circle of the Wise and Everlasting’, is a gem renowned throughout the world since the Toltec Era! It consists of 20 Turquoises the size of pigeon eggs. Each Turquoise is of exceptional hardness, smooth and delicate, showing a pure sky blue, symbolizing the blessing of the Divine Kingdom’s All Gods!"

The bright firelight fell on the necklace’s pure hue, revealing its natural shallow engravings, flickering with a warm and captivating luster!

Seeing this, the Mexica generals in the tent were astonished. They were of honorable nobility by birth, naturally knowing that the quality of this level of Turquoise was exceedingly rare in the world! Even the stable Lake Gem, compared to this, is two whole levels inferior. Such beautiful gems must be a Divine Object passed down in various city-states and never appear on the market!

"Supreme King, ’Circle of the Wise and Everlasting’, was personally crafted by a Toltec High Priest who received a Divine Revelation five hundred years ago. Since then, it has been worn on the necks of generations of Holy City priest leaders, passed down for nearly five hundred years! The necklace contains enduring divinity and abounds with the blessing of All Gods..."

At this point, the priest leader Petl glanced around, his face revealing a sacred expression. Then, he stepped forward two steps, came before King Aweit, slowly knelt on one knee, holding up the necklace with both hands, chanting as if revering the gods.

"You, the God-King destined to conquer the world! You are the Divine Descendant of the Toltecs, possessing the noble blood! ...Please wear this precious Divine Object, carrying forth the Toltec’s honor, ever-ruling the world!"

"Mm... Circle of the Wise and Everlasting, Toltec Divine Object... Conquerer, God-King..."

Looking at the priest leader kneeling before him, Aweit’s mouth gradually curled into a smile. Although Mexica people claim to be descendants of the Toltecs, the true origins of the tribes are an open secret to all. Yet such a long-inherited Divine Object could indeed substantiate the alliance’s theory of ruling the world.

"Haha! Petl, Priest Leader, you truly are a clever man!"

After a half moment, Aweit burst into hearty laughter, extremely joyous. The atmosphere in the tent immediately relaxed. The generals also laughed. Then, the King reached out, took the priceless Turquoise Necklace, played with it a bit, then casually tossed it beside his seat.

"Since so, sit by my side and watch the generals dance!"

"Phew..."

Priest Leader Petl exhaled deeply, glanced painfully at the Turquoise Necklace, then lowered his head and carefully sat beside the King. His back pressed against the ceremonial dress, feeling a rush of damp heat, only to suddenly realize his whole body was already drenched in sweat!