Aztec Civilization: Destiny to Conquer America!
Chapter 978 - 579: End of the First Campaign in the Land of the Rain God_2

Chapter 978: Chapter 579: End of the First Campaign in the Land of the Rain God_2

The sun rises and the moon falls, hundreds of scouts and militia hunt, attack, entangle, and then die like withered grass in the undulating mountain forest. Every day, dozens are killed or wounded, continuously. For the Mistec people familiar with the terrain, this kind of small-scale mountain forest battle is the best way to level the gap between them and the Mexica warriors.

"Damn it! These boars in the mountain forest just hide in the mud, using their stench to insult us!"

Facing such a battle, Black Wolf felt a bit irritated. Although the Guajili warriors could fight mountainous battles, consuming resources against the Mistec in this way was a real waste and couldn’t determine the bigger picture. He felt a strong urge to lead the legion directly to storm the mountain camp of the Yun Chen Leader and personally kill the opponent!

However, moments later, Black Wolf took a deep breath and shook his head. In his heart, the instinct of a commander outweighed the impulse of a warrior.

"The two thousand people of Cloud Mountain City also appeared in the southeastern mountain forest. Divine Stone City still hides thousands of warriors and militia. The Mistec people have a long-standing heritage, can build strong camps and cities, and control key points in the mountains. After all, they are the ancient people of the rain, different from the Tekos people of the wilderness."

"Having come south to this point, plundered over twenty thousand population, and sacked the Teotihuacan Valley... it’s time to embark on the journey north! The last message from His Highness said the king urged us urgently, to lead the Imperial Guard Legion north. We don’t know if we’ll depart yet..."

Thinking of this, Black Wolf looked north with a solemn expression. The high, distant sky was vast and the highland land expansive and empty. That would be the land where American Jaguars ran freely, and eagles soared. As for the verdant mountain forest of the south, it would have to wait until later to be properly dealt with!

"Order! Accept the latest terms from Divine Stone City! Give them five days to hand over food for twenty thousand people for one month! As long as the food is sufficient, we’ll release the priests and nobility of the captured tribes and return the Cloud Temple to them!"

At the end of September, outside of Divine Stone City, the Guajili Legion received the last batch of food and withdrew from the Cloud Temple, officially returning north. Twenty thousand strong Mistec prisoners were escorted away from the Teotihuacan Valley. Meanwhile, five thousand defectors from various tribes were also herded by the legion towards the Mountain Peak City of Tlaxcala.

As the sunset fell, birds flew in the mountain forest. Black Wolf Tecolt stood atop a hill north of Divine Stone City with the rear guard of two thousand warriors, gazing silently.

Before him, Divine Stone City impatiently sent out a squad of warriors to reclaim the Cloud Temple. In the further south, thousands of lowland Mistec militia followed the army from afar, like an escort seeing them off the border, yet also akin to grass mice following the Jaguars. As for the main force of the Yun Chen Leader...

Black Wolf squinted, looking towards the opposite mountain range. At the horizon’s edge, a blurred cluster of dots and indistinct battle flags could vaguely be seen.

"Commander Black Wolf, that is the battle flag of Yun Chen Leader. A white cloud above a golden sand below. This ’Yun Chen’ signifies the revered descendants of the clouds, occupying the bountiful land of Gold Dust, Mountain River City!"

Andiwei explained softly, his expression complex. As the Elder Priest of the Cloud Temple, he had naturally seen the Great Leader of Mountain River City. He was an ambitious Divine Descendant, and equally carried the bloodline of the Tiger Claw King...

"Yun Chen Leader... Land of Gold Dust!"

Black Wolf pronounced each word slowly and steadily, contemplating deeply before solemnly declaring.

"Let’s go, no need to look anymore! With the Chief Divine’s protection and His Highness’s revelation, the Alliance’s legion is destined to sweep across the world!... Andiwei, we will return!"

Saying these words, Black Wolf turned his head high, carrying the tall Commander’s Flag with him, leading the elite warriors, stepping towards the conquest in the north.

At the same time, a robust middle-aged leader dressed in a luxurious golden robe also stood under the Commander’s Flag. His appearance was handsome, teeth white, hands and feet adorned with exquisite silver ornaments, and his face painted with mysterious patterns. These were blue waves, traces of clouds, and the divine rune directly communicating with the Rain Divine and ancestors.

"Honorable Yun Chen Leader, the Aztec barbarians have finally left!"

A scout warrior hurriedly arrived, kneeling on the ground, reporting to the esteemed Great Leader.

"Yes."

Yun Chen Leader nodded slightly, maintaining his dignified divinity. Indeed, he was not only the military leader of Mountain River City but also its Elder Priest. In other words, he had already firmly controlled the entire City-State!

"The Aztecs... Divine Stone City... Cloud Temple..."

The gaze of Yun Chen Leader did not linger long on the receding Wolf Banner. He looked again at Divine Stone City, pondering deeply, then once more towards the Cloud Temple not far away. Atop the towering temple, the Rain Divine’s flag had just been hoisted, announcing the return of the divine.

"Great Leader, Divine Stone City has already sent a team of warriors to be the first to reclaim the Cloud Temple!"

"Ha! These old fellows of Divine Stone City, abandoning the Holy Land, allowing plunder, and still secretly making peace with the Aztec barbarians... they truly disgrace the Rain Divine and humiliate the tribes!"

Yun Chen Leader’s face turned slightly cold, and in front of numerous chieftains, he solemnly reprimanded with righteous indignation. Yet, the corners of his mouth subtly curled up, as he had already made a decision in his heart!

"The various tribes of Mistec can’t continue like this! Facing the increasingly powerful Mexicans, only the scattered tribes united together could have hope of resistance! And to unite the whole alliance, who else but me?"

"The Teotihuacan Valley has been plundered, and Divine Stone City’s strength severely injured. Yet in my hand, there’s a legion of twenty thousand from the lowlands and coast, and I hold the righteous cause of rescuing the Holy Land... The rulership of Divine Stone City, even the divine authority of the entire Highland Mistec, must all be discussed anew!"

Thinking of this, Yun Chen Leader lowered his eyes slightly, prayed for a second for the Tlaxcala Alliance in the north. Then, opening his eyes, he was filled with a fighting spirit.

"Go! Army march north to defend the revered Cloud Temple!"

Yun Chen Leader ordered in a deep voice. His face was full of genuine devotion, like an envoy of the divine, inspiring reverence in one glance.

"With the Rain Divine’s protection, I led the army to drive out the brutal Aztecs!... In gratitude to the Rain Divine, five days later, I will hold a sacred ceremony in the Cloud Temple! Send envoys, invite the various chieftains of Divine Stone City, and several other Elder Priests to jointly participate in the festival!"

The drizzle fell from the gloomy sky, as if dust falling from the clouds. The balance of power had been broken, and the sound of wind before the coming storm of rain howled in the Land of the Rain Divine, turning into the last rain before the end of the rainy season.

The conflicts among the Mistec tribes would soon arise, and as for the fate of the Telascallan... that would be up to the Cloud Serpent to protect!