Aztec Civilization: Destiny to Conquer America!-Chapter 1539 - 1080: Come, Pay Homage to the Two Suns!

"Great ceremonial bow! Worship the Divine King!"

The Elder Priest Acap chanted loudly, and then prostrated himself at the feet of the Divine King. Upon hearing this chant, the nearby Elder Priests, close aides of the Divine King, all simultaneously knelt and bowed. Subsequently, the entire three-tiered palace of the Divine King resonated with the sounds of kneeling and bowing in worship. The only one standing was Xiulote before the Divine King.

Avit, on the Throne of the Gods, was dressed in an elaborate Sun Feather Garb with an Eagle Feather Crown that almost masked his face. His face showed no expression, only a pair of eyes that gazed down upon the world. He gently nodded when he saw everyone prostrate in worship, and then his cold and unfeeling gaze fell upon the standing Xiulote.

"Xiulote... haven't seen him for over three years... he looks different now..."

Avit watched silently, observing the familiar appearance but distinct aura of his student, son-in-law, and once-designated heir. The pace of his growth was truly astonishing! After being apart for three and a half years, the matured and resolute young face now possessed the composed grace of a king. And the accomplished feat of conquering the Seaside Lands within three years made Avit unable to look away for a long time...

At this moment, his gaze was profound, seemingly trying to fully understand the student before him, his son-in-law, and the one person capable of threatening him, "the Mexica's Divine Revelation Highness," "the rising Sun of the Alliance," and "the King within the Lake incarnate of the God of Death..."

"Incarnation of the Sun, most revered Divine King! I followed your Royal Decree, under your protection and support, annihilating the remnants of Tlaxcala in the mountains, and combating Totonac tribes from the Seaside... I luckily return victorious!..."

Xiulote stood upright, meeting Avit's gaze for several breaths, seemingly unresponsive for a moment. Then he lowered his head first, slowly kneeling to the ground, paying respects to the long-seen king. He bowed, raised his head, worshipped ceremonially three times, and then slowly rose again. With a respectful smile, he took from the royal guards a heavy sealed square box, a Totonac Serpent Head Scepter, and a jade mask from the Olmec Era.

"Blessed by the Chief Divine! Most supreme Divine King, my singular brilliant Sun! I present to you the head of the Supreme High Priest Atcokoyotelzin of Hidden Serpent City, the Feathered Serpent Divine Scepter inherited by the Totonac, and the jade mask of the Olmec Ancestors!"

Upon hearing these words, Avit raised his eyebrows, contemplating silently for several breaths. Afterwards, he nodded without expression, giving his first verbal affirmation on behalf of the Chief Divine and the Ancestor.

"Blessings to the Alliance from the Chief Divine! Ancestors are protecting us! Xiulote, you followed my Royal Decree, conquered the Seaside Lands for the Alliance, accomplishing great deeds!…Witnessed by Ancestors and Chief Divine! I will personally hold a grand offering for you, sacrificing four hundred Seaside Divine Descendants and Priests to inform the revered Ancestors and the protecting Chief Divine!…"

"Yes! Praise to you, Sun Incarnate Divine King!..."

Xiulote bowed respectfully, handing over the sacrificial items and divine objects to the royal guards beside him. Then, just as he was about to retreat to stand beside the Supreme High Priests, Avit suddenly gestured, his command refusing any rejection.

"Xiulote, come over! Get closer!..."

Then, Avit glanced at the nearest royal seat and his tone softened, speaking to the child held in Alisa's arms.

"Xiuhua Zotl, my most beloved grandson!...Come here, come closer, take a good look...look at your courageous and battle-savvy father!..."

"Yes! Grandfather!..."

At five and a half years old, Xiuhua Zotl nodded, freeing himself from his mother Alisa's embrace to approach his grandfather Avit. He wore a small Feather Crown, dressed in Chinese clothes with sun patterns, his bright dark eyes curiously observing his father, Xiulote, so close by.

"Oh! Are you my father? Mother said you looked much like me when you were young, both of us equally graceful... but I'm better looking, since mother is more beautiful than father..."

"Ah! My eldest son, little Xiuhua..."

Staring at the graceful child within arm's reach, Xiulote's eyes widened, overflowing with emotions almost to the brim. In that instant, all his ruthless political machinations, all his cold calculations, turned pale, replaced by another bright, blazing warmth akin to the Sun!

"My child... my heir..."

Xiulote stood dazed for a moment, tremblingly reaching out with his hands accustomed to weapons, full of calluses. He gently caressed the tender, graceful face of his eldest son, feeling the stirring of a bonded bloodline, unable to refrain from expressing aloud.

"Praise the Chief Divine! Praise the Ancestor!...Xiuhua, you...you've grown so much, and this is my first time seeing you!"

"Ah! Praise the Chief Divine! Father, Grandfather told me you are a true hero, a brave Wolf God for the Sun, safeguarding the Alliance and conquering the lands..."

Little Xiuhua blinked, looking at his tall, mighty father Xiulote with naive admiration. Then he slightly raised his head, tiptoed, using the top of his Eagle Feather Crown with half-meter-long Chager Bird Feather to tickle Xiulote's resolute face. This cute, small action had a power beyond weapons and thunderbolts as if at a moment melting Xiulote's resolute expression away.

"Father, Grandfather said you would always protect me, safeguard the Alliance's future Sun, like the Black Wolf escorting the sunrise...um, would you stay by my side, accompany mother? Mother misses you greatly, secretly crying at night because she knows you've had many other women and children..."

"I...I..."

Hearing these words, Xiulote's body shook instantly, he immediately looked at Alisa, only to see her biting her lip, a momentary glimpse of anxiety and helplessness on her stunning face. Subsequently, she lowered her head, drawing down her long hair over cheeks, concealing the sadness in her eyes, unwilling to meet her husband's gaze...

"Alisa...I..."

Xiulote's lips were dry, speechless for a moment, filled with guilt. He then looked at his precocious eldest son Xiuhua, observing those clear and expectant eyes. Amidst the strong remorse and emotional upheaval, under the gaze of dozens of esteemed guests in the hall, he solemnly nodded, promising his eldest son.

"Xiuhua, I will guard by your side, accompany your mother, never leaving again..."

"Ah! That's wonderful...with father around, mother won't always be sad. And Grandfather won't have sleepless nights..."

"Ahem! Blessed by the Chief Divine!..."

The Divine King Avit lightly coughed, interrupting little Xiuhua's words. This eldest grandson was excessively smart, with a far sharper mind than others. But this brilliance still carried a childish innocence, unlike divinely revealed or ancestral reincarnation, different from Xiulote's innate knowledge at the time, endearing him more...

"Praise the Chief Divine! He bestowed upon us Mexica, the son of the sun rising destined to shine upon the world!"

Avit, speaking with divine authority, solemnly prayed. Then, he no longer maintained the regal dignity on his face but shifted to a grandfatherly warmth. He joyfully embraced little Xiuhua, placing him on the high Stone Divine Throne. Afterwards, he looked down fondly at Xiulote from the throne, with a profound instruction.

"Witnessed by the Chief Divine! Xiulote, my son-in-law, my grandson's father...come! Before all the Great Nobility of the Alliance, all Elder Priests, swear upon the witness of the Chief Divine!…Come! Bow down before the two suns you vowed to protect!..."