Aztec Civilization: Destiny to Conquer America!-Chapter 1651 - 1178: The Ancient Saint’s Skull, the Divine Spirit’s Secret

The twilight slanted down, the Temple held a pristine glow, reflecting the gentle red sunset. The "Ancient Saint's Skull" was revered on the golden altar, emitting a faint white sheen, as if embodying true immortality and sanctity.

"A pivot point, a breakthrough... to leverage the entire Maya..."

East Sea Marshal Bertade stood quietly before the "Ancient Saint's Skull." He slowly reached out, feeling the artifact's smooth, lustrous surface, silently murmuring. It was uncertain whether the fulcrum he spoke of referred to the "Ancient Saint's Skull" or the crucial negotiations that divided the tribes, delineating friend and foe.

The talks among the tribal envoys began at dawn and lasted nearly a day. Until the sun slanted westward, the Main God's Temple finally returned to tranquility. Now, in the oblique sunlight, the temple was left with only the "Divine Object," two silent Kokom Divine Descendants, and one pondering Mexican Marshal.

As for the Huoyan Clan envoy, Clan Leader Red Bird Huoyan, he had already been escorted by the Kingdom's warriors to the royal camp outside Kapok City. Before discussing more specific military plans, Bertade decided to have Clan Leader Huoyan personally meet the "Highland Legion as formidable as demons." This was both to give confidence for conversion and to wield military might for intimidation, facilitating subsequent actions.

At this moment, eight thousand Coastal Legion warriors, three thousand Putun Barbarian Tribe warriors, plus two thousand forcibly recruited Brocade Snake Clan militia, made a large army of thirteen thousand stationed at the camp outside the city. The provisions for this army were sixty percent from the subjugated Canul Lineage and forty percent from sea transports by the Totonaq Seaside Alliance.

Actually, only with such a scale of Highland Legion stationed here could the Canul Lineage be compelled to support the Mayapan Royalty, allowing five hundred Highland Warriors to enter the Kapok Capital, and immediately transforming an old temple into a brand-new Main God Temple!

"Main God shelter us! Truly unexpected... A so-called Ancient Holy Artifact could indeed 'explode' all the Lowland Maya clan envoys out... Without the attraction of this artifact, the Kingdom might not have had this opportunity to communicate directly with the envoys of various clans, clarifying the chaotic Maya situation instantly... The banner of legitimacy held by the Mayapan Royalty can indeed play a huge role at times! Of course, one must first have the strength to wield the banner..."

"Currently, Putun, Brocade Snake, Canul on the Yucatan Western Sea Coast, Chikin on the North Coast, and Reed Sea on the East Coast stand on the Mayapan Royalty's side, as allies now or soon to be... While Xi Wu, Tail Feather, Deer Insect, Li Tree, and Ekab stand opposite the Royal Family, as enemies to attack and slaughter... As for Chel, Kapul, Tais, Corn, they maintain varying degrees of neutrality... And the first phase target directed by Your Majesty, to open the Maya Coast towards Cuba, only requires dealing with Tail Feather, Deer Insect, and Ekab!… Hmm, one wonders if the white-skinned demons in Your Majesty's prophecy have reached Cuba Main Island... "

"Main God guide us! The attitudes and stances of these Maya clans vary greatly, each having drastically different interests. Maya mythology has a profound influence, and the Divine Descendants' governance principles are deeply rooted... It seems my understanding of the traditions of the Maya Lands is still insufficient, requiring more learning!… "

Bertade's eyes flashed as he reviewed the results of the talks. Then he lowered his head, feeling the strangely familiar touch, gazing at the artifact said to have been passed down for thousands of years, a trace of accumulated doubt flickered in his mind. He calmly lifted the "Ancient Saint's Skull," pressed another hand on the perfectly elongated skull top, and examined it against the sunlight. The length of this artifact even reached half his height, and the milky white yellowish hue on the skull seemed to be...

"Hm? This touch... this length... this sheen?..."

Bertade squinted, slowly walked to Ticalo's front, stared intently into his eyes. The old fox's eyelid twitched, he respectfully bowed, asking in proficient Mexica Language.

"Main God protect us! Honored East Sea Marshal, the tribal talks have concluded, all envoys have left... I'm wondering, is there anything else you'd like to inquire about the tribes' situation? Please feel free to command... "

"Ticalo..."

"Ah?... "

"In front of the statue of the Main God, I have a question for you. Please answer truthfully!"

"Ah... Under the Main God's watch! Before you, I will answer every question with transparency like termite eggs!… "

"Very well!"

Bertade nodded, expression serious, asking word by word.

"Ticalo, tell me... This perfect Maya Divine Object that attracts all tribes, the 'Ancient Saint's Skull'... is it genuine or not?.."

"Divine Object genuine or not?"

Ticalo paused, showing fear and confusion on his face. He nervously knelt down, clutching the Chief God's Amulet at his neck, respectfully answering.

"Main God witness! This Ancient Saint's Skull is a Divine Object passed down by the Mayapan Royalty for dozens of generations... It is naturally genuine!..."

"Genuine?..."

"Certainly!..."

"Then if I were to take it away and offer it to the Mexican Royal Family...?" 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"Ah! The Mexican Royal Family has been of great aid in restoring Kokom's Kingdom... This inherited Divine Object is at the Kingdom's disposal!"

Upon hearing this, Ticalo showed reluctance, yet he respectfully bowed to the ground, devoutly speaking.

"Praise the Supreme Main God! In the name of the Heavenly Serpent Ancestor, the Kokom Family is willing to offer the Ancient Holy Artifact... "