Chapter 1359: Chapter 1359

"Sacrificial, Strait Gold Clan Leader, send to the Red Kingdom..."

On the sacrificial platform, a noble Divine Descendant sacrifice lay flat. War God Elder Azar smiled with concentration on Kuluka’s expression. Monkey Kuluka wore a luxurious marshal’s robe, though his simple face was full of bitterness.

War God Elder Azar, with two thousand Temple Guards and Naval Forces, came along the Lerma River, from the Lake Capital City of the Alliance. He had only arrived at the county town of Rivermouth for a few days. Before the Grand Festival, he informed Kuluka of the sacrificial process and specified that it was a "noble of the Alliance who had made a grave mistake and needed the sacrifice from His Highness’s side!"

Monkey Kuluka felt uneasy at the time. Who would have thought that on the day of the Grand Festival, the noble brought to the sacrificial platform would be one of the most powerful five City-State Legion Commanders!

"Honorable Marshal Kuluka, this is the Sacrificial Dagger passed down by the Alliance, please take it!... When you make the cut, aim for the heart, the faster, the better!... This way, the Strait Gold Clan Leader can pass quickly, without much pain..."

War God Elder Azar took out an ancient Sacrificial Dagger and handed it to Monkey Kuluka without giving any chance to refuse. Then, he stepped aside, leaving the main sacrificial position. The other five Assistant Priests each held the limbs and head of the sacrifice, waiting patiently.

Monkey Kuluka tightly gripped the Sacrificial Dagger, his fingers trembling slightly.

He knew clearly that once this dagger was thrust, not only would His Highness’s lineage in the Kingdom of the Lake become mortal enemies with the local nobles of Northern Strait Gold City. But even he himself would become a common enemy of the local nobles of the Alliance and even all the Great Nobility!

After all, he was of commoner samurai origin, yet he personally sacrificed such a great noble, something unprecedented in the Alliance’s history!... The great nobles dare not hate the King, dare not openly hate His Highness, so would they not dare to openly hate him?

"No, they will only double their hatred for me! They will put everything on my head... Oh Chief Divine! This is to make me sever ties with the nobles of the Alliance!..."

Seeing Kuluka’s hesitation, War God Elder Azar raised an eyebrow. He glanced at the Lake Chief Priest Mawilo, who was pursing his lips tightly but did not voice any objection, then smiled and spoke to Kuluka.

"Honorable Marshal Kuluka, I am here with the decree of the God King and the High Priesthood to hold a grand western expedition festival!... This festival is not only for your command of the Chapala western expedition but also for the divine will of the Sun God..."

"Recently, there was a rumor in the Capital City about the discord between two suns, which was the chaos wrought by underground demons!... After the Strait Gold Clan Leader made his decision to voluntarily sacrifice, the rumors of the demons were silenced by devout faith..."

"Throughout the Alliance, naturally, only the supreme God King Avit is the embodiment of the Sun God! And today’s festival is to declare to the Chief Divine and to announce to the world! The high and mighty Sun reigning overhead, the new dawn closely follows. The twin suns, one leading and one following, shine together for a century, and the future of the Alliance will be unprecedentedly bright and blazing!..."

"Honorable Marshal Kuluka, do you understand?..."

"...Hmm!... I understand..."

High on the sacrificial platform, Monkey Kuluka stood silently for a moment before finally nodding. War God Elder Azar came with the decree of the King and the High Priesthood, His Highness, who held such esteemed status, was absent from the kingdom, making it difficult to refuse on his part. Moreover, the sacrifice of the Strait Gold Clan Leader was to reaffirm the dominance of the Dual Kings’ Alliance, quelling the rumors in the Capital City, and deterring all the great nobles who opposed centralization!...

All this, Kuluka could think clearly, and naturally, the Lake Chief Priest Mawilo, representing the kingdom’s divine authority, could also think clearly. Mawilo did not speak, naturally consenting to the King’s decree. This series of political considerations and the grand momentum all forced him, leaving him no choice but to bear this suddenly descending, heavy black cauldron!...

Monkey Kuluka took a deep breath, walked to the front of the sacrificial platform, facing the flat chest. He reached out, under the guidance of the Assistant Priests, pressed against the heart of the Strait Gold Clan Leader, feeling the strong and powerful heartbeat. Then, he looked at the delighted face of the Strait Gold Clan Leader, who was gazing directly at the sun, tears streaming down, his gaze flickering slightly.

"Praise the Chief Divine! Praise the devout Strait Gold Clan Leader!... Honorable War God Elder, what will happen to the Strait Gold Clan Leader’s fief in Strait Gold City after he goes to the Divine Kingdom?"

Hearing this question, War God Elder Azar raised an eyebrow, slightly surprised. He looked at the calm Monkey Kuluka, pondered for a moment, and still answered truthfully.

"The devout Strait Gold Clan Leader voluntarily sacrificed to the Chief Divine... For such a fearless and noble act, the Alliance will naturally let his legitimate wife’s sons and daughters inherit his fief together... The Strait Gold Glory family will be fairly divided into five. Every succeeding descendant will receive the generous title from the God King and will all become honorable esteemed nobility!"

"In addition, the five esteemed nobles have all gladly agreed to contribute to the expansion of the Alliance! They will relinquish their family’s fief in Strait Gold City and be reallocated to the vast land of Totonac, pioneering the seaside for the Alliance!..."

"Divided into five, God King’s conferment. Relocate to the Eastern Sea, pioneer the seaside..."

Upon hearing this, the Lake Chief Priest Mawilo took a deep breath, lowered his eyes without speaking. Monkey Kuluka’s eyes flickered again, then suddenly leaned down, placing his ear close to the smiling mouth of the Strait Gold Clan Leader, seemingly listening to something.

Seeing this scene, War God Elder Azar showed a puzzled look. But soon, he understood with realization. His lips curled into a smile, and he did not stop it.

"Praise the Chief Divine! May the Chief Divine bless! The fearless Strait Gold Clan Leader left an immortal poem of farewell before going to the Divine Kingdom!"

On Monkey Kuluka’s face, there was first surprise, followed by excited joy, and finally solemnity and dignity. After listening for a moment, he stood upright and loudly proclaimed, announcing to the entire sacrificial platform, and even to the tens of thousands of watching warriors!

"Strait Gold Clan Leader Pachjo, is a truly devout warrior! He declared!"

"...The Chief Divine is eternal Heavenly Divine; I shall personally go to worship Him, offer everything to Him, and proclaim the praises of the mortal world!... The King is the supreme Sun; I praise the Sun! His Highness is the lofty Divine Tree; I praise the Divine Tree!... And the devotee presiding over my sacrifice will also be the guide of my soul!..."

"He has guided my soul, and I trust him; I will entrust my descendants to him!... My immature children, you may seek him out and establish my family temple on the fertile land of the Kingdom of the Lake!... In the place where I fearlessly go to the Divine Kingdom, enjoy the protection and peace of my soul!... Praise the Chief Divine!..."

Upon hearing these words, Azar, the War God Elder’s smile froze. He displayed evident surprise on his face, sizing up Monkey Kuluka’s devoted expression before gradually shifting to admiration.

"Good!... Through Pachjo’s words... turning oneself into the guide of souls... still planning to establish family temples, promising protection to the other party’s immature descendants, thus resolving the hatred from Alliance nobles... Haha! This Marshal Kuluka is indeed a clever Divine Monkey! Excellent! Excellent!..."

"Praise the Chief Divine! Praise the fearless warriors!... Sacrifice! Sacrifice! Sacrifice!!..."

After listening to the death poem of the Strait Gold Clan Leader, tens of thousands of samurai and militia erupted in cheers. They raised their weapons high, fiercely beating their shields, producing a "Boom Boom!" sound! They shouted loudly toward the Divine Platform, calling for the most thrilling moment, the climax of bloodshed!

"Praise the Chief Divine!... And praise you! Strait Gold Clan Leader Pachjo..."

Monkey Kuluka with a face full of devotion loudly completed his proclamation. Then, he deeply glanced at the smiling Pachjo Clan Leader, raised the obsidian dagger in his hand, and decisively brought it down heavily!

A fierce pain surged through, even under the anesthetic effect of drugs, Strait Gold Clan Leader Pachjo sharply raised his head, his eyes wide like copper bells. However, the five professional assistant priests pressed firmly, maintaining the stability of the sacrificial posture and the steadiness of the High Priest’s knife.

Monkey Kuluka wore a solemn expression, under the dying glare of Strait Gold Clan Leader Pachjo, retrieving his crimson hands from the warm chest. His motion was steady and swift, swift enough that Pachjo was still alive. The freshness in his hand reflected in Pachjo’s eyes, transforming into the deepest horror.

"My...heart... heh heh..."

Strait Gold Clan Leader Pachjo opened his mouth, murmuring some unheard words. Then, under the dazzling sunlight at noon, his head tilted, and he was motionless.

"Descendants of the Sun God, bloodline of the Predecessor Monarch, honorable nobility of Weyoplhethlan City-State, Strait Gold Clan Leader Pachjo, he goes to the Chief Divine’s Divine Kingdom! His soul will awaken in the Red Kingdom, eternally enjoying beauty and peace like a warrior who perished in the Divine War! Praise the Chief Divine!!..."

"Eternally enjoying beauty and peace! Praise the Chief Divine!!..."

With the sacrifice of the Divine Descendant, the Grand Festival’s ceremony reached its climax! Amid deafening and fervent cheers, War God Elder Azar prayed to the Chief Divine, obtaining the divine mandate to campaign against the Chapala Lake Region!

"The Divine says! Chapala Lake Region, the Feather Prince, disrespects the Chief Divine! The army shall march west, to conquer his territory! Then capture him to blood sacrifice our Divine on the pyramid of the Great Temple!..."

"The Divine says! Capture the Feather Prince in the western expedition, blood sacrifice our Divine!..."

Dozens of Chief God Priests simultaneously relayed the Divine Mandate, their voices high and resounding.

"Western expedition to the Feather, blood sacrifice our Divine!... Roar roar roar!..."

Tens of thousands of legions shouted fervently, the deafening waves of sound and the fiery expressions already boosting morale to the highest.

"Go forth, warriors of the Alliance!... You shall achieve another victory of conquest for the God King and His Highness!... And under the Chief Divine’s protection, divination is auspicious; this battle will surely win!..."

On the Divine Platform, War God Elder Azar also roared, proclaiming the auspicious prophecy, foretelling the victory of the war! And as all this concluded, the principal segment of the Grand Festival was declared complete. As for the final step... The source of this content ɪs novel-fire.net

War God Elder Azar licked his lips, his expression solemn. He looked at Monkey Kuluka, silent and calm, with blood-stained hands, and suddenly received from the assistant priests a Feather Crown of the honorable nobility, a Marshal’s Scepter of the Alliance, and a banner adorned with a skull!

Witnessing this scene, Monkey Kuluka’s whole body trembled. With his intelligence, he guessed the other’s intent in an instant. Then, fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead and spine, even more tense and trembling than before the sacrifice!

"Respected War God Elder! This...what is it?..."

"Indeed! Respected Marshal Kuluka! Your devoted sacrifice has also satisfied the Chief Divine! And the all-knowing God King foresaw all this already..."

At this moment, War God Elder Azar did not smile. His demeanor was more solemn than ever, even somewhat severe. For this moment, he had laid the groundwork long ago. And this investiture, this was his true purpose for coming!

"Praise the Chief Divine! Praise the King!... Marshal Kuluka, this is the Feather Crown, Marshal’s Scepter personally bestowed by God King Avit, and the royal army banner!... According to Alliance custom, the marshal presiding over a Divine War must have an investiture from the Alliance King and High Priesthood, marking his official attainment of solar divinity!..."

"Therefore, please kneel down and accept the investiture of the God King and High Priesthood!"