Aztec Civilization: Destiny to Conquer America!-Chapter 1538 - 1079: The Three-Tiered Divine King Palace, King Meets King
"Boom boom boom boom!"
The thunderous roar was deafening, and the continuous sound of cannons echoed through the sky! A total of twenty Sun Divine Eagle Cannons and forty Rain God Tiger Squat Cannons were neatly arranged beside the Great Temple, unleashing the power of thunderbolts into the sky! Witnessing this breathtaking spectacle, the gathered nobility and Samurai of the Capital City all knelt to the ground, loudly chanting the name of the Chief Divine, praising the mighty Divine Power!
"Praise be to Huitzilopochtli, our God! He has bestowed upon us the Supreme God King, the incarnation of the Sun, with irresistible thunder and flames!... Praise be to God King Ahuizotl! He shall lead the Mexica to conquer the entire world, unstoppable by any force!..."
"Praise be the Chief Divine! Praise be the Divine King!"
Amidst the thundering cannon fire, Xiulote bowed his head, and alongside Acap, offered a deep prayer for a moment. Gazing at the sixty smoking copper cannons before him, his mind whirled with thoughts, feeling profoundly the formidable military might Ahuizotl intended to display!
These cannons, used for siege and field battles, not only showcased the Alliance's bronze craftsmanship but also demonstrated the astounding mobilization and conscription abilities of the Royal Family. Given the Alliance's inferior cannon-making compared to the Kingdom, the yield rate for bronze cannons might be as low as one in twenty. To produce sixty usable cannons, unknown thousands of citizens and craftsmen would be summoned, and hundreds, even thousands of clay molds crafted, to forge them one by one…
"The might of the God King is as fierce as a thunderstorm sweeping across the states! And the determination of the God King, akin to the great flood of the Third Epoch, aims not only to immerse the entire Alliance but to completely engulf the world!..."
When the cannon fire that lasted for two quarters ended, Elder Priest Acap lifted his head and, with deep insight, remarked. Then, extending an arm, he led Xiulote toward the open grand doors of the God King's Palace, speaking with a smile.
"Honorable His Highness Xiulote, please follow me into the palace! This magnificent palace of the God King was built with the labor of twenty thousand citizens over two years; it's vast indeed!..."
"The newly constructed God King's Palace symbolizes the divinity of the pyramid, with the God King residing in the palace within the pyramid..."
Hearing this, Xiulote raised his head, inspecting the grand palace before him, contemplating inwardly. This large palace newly constructed by Ahuizotl featured a broad and solid base, three-tiered stone platforms, and divine reliefs... the overall structure remarkably resembled traditional pyramids and observatories. In fact, now the God King's Palace stood next to the 60-70 meters high Temple Pyramid, like a smaller 20 meters high pyramid!
"Witnessed by the Chief Divine! Constructing palaces following the pyramid's structure... signifies that, in Ahuizotl's mind, he aims to become a divine entity in this world!..."
Xiulote solemnly followed Elder Priest Acap into the broad and awe-filled pyramid God King's Palace, greeted immediately by a dazzling array of spear tips and axe blades!
On the first layer of the palace stood Royal Warriors wielding axes, Temple Guards, as well as Eagle Warriors and Jaguar Warriors representing Military Merit Nobility, and even many tattooed Tonsured Guard. Various colored feathers fluttered in the hall, and the robust Military Merit Nobility stood solemnly in all directions. Silent and disciplined, they resembled a divine-serving army formation!
Seeing the two entering the palace, the Military Merit Nobility uniformly lowered their heads, greeting Xiulote loudly.
"Praise the Chief Divine! Praise the God King! Praise Your Highness!... Praise your great achievements in conquering the seaside, praise the valiant and fearless God of Death and Divine Wolf!..."
Hearing their uniform praise, Xiulote hesitated slightly, then felt a chill in his heart. Under Ahuizotl's continuous deification and centralization, to control the Military Merit Nobility to such an extent! This reinforced divine authority also signaled that the basic officers of the Royal Legion could be directed by the God King with obedience, ensuring that their combat effectiveness would not be compromised!...
"Your Highness Xiulote, we shall proceed. This palace is like an upside-down earthen jar, hollow in the middle and surrounded on all sides. The God King is on the topmost third tier, observing us!"
"The God King on the third tier?..."
Hearing this, Xiulote raised his head and, through the three-tiered hollow square rooftop, could faintly see the fluttering noble Feather Crowns on the second tier and the prominent high stone seat on the third tier. On that stone seat appeared to sit a divine figure in a Feathered Garment and stone crown, coldly watching him with emotionless eyes.
"The Supreme God King… seated at the pinnacle of the palace…"
Xiulote lowered his gaze, bowing in respect. He then followed Acap up the stone stairs to enter the second tier hall, welcomed by a wave of enthusiastic praise.
"Witnessed by the Chief Divine! Praise you, Your Highness, in conquering the seaside, expanding territories by a thousand miles!..."
"Praise the guidance of the God King! Also, praise Your Highness's prowess in battle!"
"Haha! The Mexica are the divine-chosen people! Under the command of the God King, we are destined to unite the world!"
"Indeed! With the Sun God King's dominance over the world, the Black Wolf priest conquering all directions, and the Sun God's son being innately wise... with so many divine grants to the divine descendants, the Alliance is truly blessed by the divine!"
The second tier of the God King's Palace was filled with the Great Nobility of the Alliance's various states. Facing the triumphant return of His Highness Xiulote, their faces wore indistinguishable, enthusiastic smiles. Scanning the chamber, Xiulote saw traditional Seven States, the newly conquered Four States, a total of Eleven States, all of whose honorable nobility and most of the hereditary nobles complied with the God King's command, gathering here!
"Northern states: Reed Clan Chief Xintle, Mountain Clan Chief Izel, Yunshan Clan Chief Huitzilihuitl... Western states: Prince Tepopolo of the Dragon Orchid, Iskali of the End Moon... Southern states: Yu Yan Clan Leader Mixcoatl, Flower Tree Clan Leader Huochiku'a, Coiled Python Clan Leader Moyahualo... Even the rarely seen Prince Totoquihuatzin of Tracopan, Metztitlan Cactus Clan Leader Metztica, and Prince Osceol of Xilotepec City!"
Seeing these familiar faces from various states and clans, Xiulote remained expressionless but was truly shocked inwardly. The presence of these Great Nobility was even more surprising than the strict discipline of the Military Merit Nobility!
In reality, that Ahuizotl could summon all these powerful Great Nobility from various states to the Capital City in such a short time fully corroborated his centralized control over the Alliance, ensuring swift execution of Royal Decrees without hindrance, effectively completed! The Great Nobility obediently complied; no one dared to defy. The God King's authority extended throughout the Alliance, facilitating the mobilization of manpower, materials, and military force from over four million citizens!
"Your Highness Xiulote, we've reached the third tier!"
Xiulote walked with lowered head, passing through the welcoming crowd of Great Nobility into the suddenly spacious third tier. At the top of this tier stood a highest stone Divine Throne, surrounded by dozens of distinguished officials awaiting their opportunity.
On the left of the Divine Throne were the remaining eleven Elder Priests of the High Priesthood. Each wore the divine robe of the Chief Priest, holding a Divine Staff, slightly bowed, serving. On the right of the Divine Throne were Ahuizotl's confidants and the Legion Commanders, including the ever-smiling Intelligence Officer Female Snake, Royal Army Commander Flower Carving, Dead Dog, and Casal…
Close to the Divine Throne were several small seats, occupied by a few members of the Mexican Royal Family. In a brief, fleeting glance, Xiulote saw his beautiful wife smiling warmly at him, as well as a four or five-year-old child in Chinese Clothes, intently watching him.
"Monteczuma II, son of the Predecessor Monarch… Chimalpahin, second son of Ahuizotl... Ah, Alisa, my beloved wife, and my eldest son Xiu Hua, already four and a half years old!"
Xiulote stood there, staring at the royal divine descendants around the Divine Throne, overwhelmed with excitement and longing that were hard to conceal. But soon, he suppressed his overflowing emotions, slightly raising his head, listening to Acap's chanting, gazing at the God King upon the stone Divine Throne.
"Praise be the God King! Praise be Your Highness! His Highness Xiulote has arrived, entering the palace to pay respects to you! Performing the grand rite of worship!"
