Aztec Civilization: Destiny to Conquer America!

The summer rain began to fall. After several days of sparse rain and sudden gusts of wind, the sky abruptly cleared. In the profound sky, only the blazing sun remained, illuminating the fertile seaside, casting an attentive gaze upon the bustling crowd.

King's envoy Yao Lin arrived with fierce determination to negotiate the surrender of Nianshui City. However, after a dozen days and several meetings with the Black Wolf Legion Commander, he discreetly silenced his efforts and departed hastily, taking with him eighty slaves gifted by the Black Wolf, along with the slaves carrying full "sincerity."

Accompanied by two hundred Legion Warriors, dozens of Divine Descendant Nobility from Cempoala also followed envoy Yao Lin to Trascal Land. Their destination was five hundred li away, at the camp in Tree Snake City where His Highness is stationed.

"The King's attitude, His Highness' attitude, and the Alliance Great Nobility's attitude... I rushed day and night, trying my best to maintain tradition so that all three sides can accept... but the Black Wolf Legion Commander is unwilling to accept!"

Envoy Yao Lin turned to look back, gazing at the distant and tiny Nianshui City. Waves surged within his chest, yet his face remained calm and serene.

"The waves of Lake Texcoco are turbulent, the alliance is seething beneath the surface. The vortex in the Seaside Lands is a reflection of Lake Texcoco, not a place where the crocodile turtle can linger for long. And as the war-capable Black Wolf leaps straight into the sea, fighting against the tide... one must have the resolve to not fear drowning!"

Yao Lin squinted silently for a while, shook his head, then turned towards the hills rising in the West, glancing at the slaves burdened with heavy gifts, muttering self-mockingly.

"That's it! The changes in the Alliance these past few years resemble a hurricane sweeping wildly. So many people of honor have all died one by one... I don't dare to understand King Aweit's intentions, nor can I follow His Highness Xiulote's ambitions. As for the disputes among the Alliance Great Nobility, I refuse to get involved in any of it..."

"The hurricane strikes, the rain pounds, old clouds disperse, new thunder roars... In these inscrutable times, it's better to retreat into the mountains to reluctantly preserve oneself. I've already fought once, since there are no results, it must be destined. The endeavors of my ancestors in the Seaside Lands, let them go! Even if it means secretly leaving a favor with His Highness... Chief Divine bless!"

Yao Lin grasped the amulet, uttering a low prayer. Then, his eyes were devoid of nostalgia, he strode forward towards the nearest Five Mountains City.

Heading west for five hundred li, there is Five Mountains City, following it is Springs Peak Village, crossing the ancient market town, and finally arriving at the grand camp of Tree Snake City... As long as he brings the Noble Chiefs from the Totonac tribes to His Highness stationed in Tree Snake City, changes in the Eastern battlefront will no longer concern him.

"Once there, even if the sky collapses... all responsibilities will fall to the tall His Highness!... "

"Black Wolf Leader! If the envoy of the Great Chief arrives at Tree Snake City with the Totonac Noble Chiefs... won't the Great Chief find it troublesome? Will these troublesome Noble Chiefs be sent back again?"

On a small hill outside Nianshui City, Red Deer Masat wore light leather armor, with a sharp bronze axe strapped to his waist, and a greatbow on his back. He widened his eyes, looking in the direction where Yao Lin departed, speaking boldly and with murderous intent.

"This envoy only came once, yet took away so many spoils of war... Black Wolf Leader, why don't we attack him and those Noble Chiefs en route, and make it seem like the Totonac tribes assaulted them, see who dares to come and meddle again!"

"...Red Deer, following this eastern campaign, your courage has truly grown!"

Hearing this, Black Wolf Torc withdrew his gaze and turned around. He looked at Red Deer's murderous face with a nuanced expression.

"Now, even the King's envoy, you'd dare shout to attack?"

"... Uh! Leader, I only have you and His Highness of the Death GodTemple in mind! Regarding this King, he doesn't govern over me..."

"Ha, you fool! The King may not govern you, but he can govern His Highness!"

"Leader, His Highness is invincible, a true reincarnation of the God of Death. Our Lake Central Army is not weaker than the Alliance's armies! This eastern campaign was opened by our Southern Army. Now attacking the rebellious Totonac people, the Alliance sends envoys to bind our hands... I say, why heed the King's orders, better..."

"You fool, shut your mouth!"

Hearing this, the Black Wolf glared fiercely and swung his hand, slapping Red Deer's face with a "slap." Red Deer staggered, his cheek instantly swelled. He clutched his face, glanced at the fierce look in Black Wolf's eyes, and hurriedly knelt down, bowing his head repeatedly, not daring to utter another word.

"Red Deer, remember well! Do you think you can casually comment on matters between the King and His Highness? If it's something you shouldn't say, don't utter a single word! Whoever dares to gossip and sow discord between the King and His Highness, destabilizing the Alliance's grand scheme, I will personally cut off their tongue!"

The Black Wolf's gaze was cold, fiercely staring at Red Deer for a moment. Watching Red Deer bow repeatedly until his forehead was red, he then lowered his eyes, his voice slightly easing.

"Go back and restrain the troops, hold back the arrogance! Defeating Telascallan, Mistek, and Totonac people... is no big accomplishment! The Alliance's Jaguar Warrior Brigade, Eagle Warrior Battalion, the Royal Family's Copper Armor Legion, are the true elite of the world..."

"The King's envoys, the Totonac Noble Chiefs, are to be handled by the supreme His Highness... Now, in Nianshui City, there is no one who can obstruct us any longer!"

"Ah? Leader, is that your meaning?"

Upon hearing this, Red Deer raised his head, a look of delight appearing on his face.

"Does this mean the warriors can act freely?..."

"Yes."

The Black Wolf's eyes were profound, glancing at the compliant Red Deer, his voice cold and determined.

"Among the tribes of Cempoala, deal with the captured Feathered Serpent Priests! Clean up all the temples in this city, and allocate their wealth for military use!"

"Following your orders, Leader."

"From the twenty thousand people of the Nianshui City tribes, recruit another two thousand able-bodied men! Every male over fifteen is to be absorbed into the army, if they aren't enough, complete with strong women!"

"Hiss! Recruiting another two thousand?!... Great! Following your orders, Leader."

"Open the city's warehouses, seize all the city's wealth! The local Noble Chiefs are gone and will not return. Ransack their longhouses and estates for me! Every Nianshui City warrior recruited will receive a roll of cotton cloth. Every captured able-bodied man will receive a basket of food!... If any chieftain dares to resist, arrest them all for me!"

Upon hearing these arrangements, Red Deer Masat beamed with joy, even forgetting the pain on his face. He half-knelt on the ground, raising his head high, loudly affirming the orders.

"Ah! Praise the Chief Divine, praise the generous commander! We will all follow your lead, Black Wolf Leader!"

"Once it's handled, let the warriors act freely, feasting for three days! The noble women of the city, bring them out and let the brave warriors enjoy! After three days, hold a ceremony, blood sacrifice the resistant chieftains. The army will deploy southward, attacking Golden Bay City!... Red Deer, have you remembered everything?"

"I've remembered it all! Leader, I will let the wolves feast and prepare for hunting and slaughter!"

"Good! Now go, hurry and get it done!"

"Following your orders, Leader!"

Red Deer rolled twice to stand up, quickly sprinting towards the city. Soon, the warriors in Nianshui City were mobilized. Ferocious shouts resounded across camps, spreading throughout the city, akin to an awakening beast.

Black Wolf Torc did not look back, instead he stood tall, gazing southeast towards the coast, akin to a lone wolf majestically at the mountain's peak. He stared silently for a long time, drawing the obsidian dagger from his waist, adhering to ancient rituals, murmuring a prayer. Then, without hesitation, he slashed his handsome cheek, establishing a blood-dripping vow.

"Chief Divine bless! This southern campaign must shatter the Totonac Allied Forces, instilling fear and submission in each tribe! If successful, I will perform a blood sacrifice of deified descendants from each tribe, offering reverence to the esteemed Chief Divine! And if I fail, let me bleed out, dying triumphantly at the Seaside Lands!..."

"Your Highness, I am your blade, advancing bravely, never leaving myself an escape route!... And now, I have no escape route!"