Aztec Eternals

The sound of prayers in the early morning fluttered in the sky of the capital city in the lake. It flew into the clouds in the rainy season and turned into a thunderous sound above the sky, singing the glory of the Lord God. On the magnificent Great Temple, hundreds of priests chant at the same time. Pleasant blue smoke from the burning spices circled around the holy fire and scattered into the pyramid. At this moment, the pyramid of the Great Temple in the sacred smoke is like the Snake Mountain of the main god, and the capital city in the lake is the coming of the Kingdom of God!

Shulot sniffed the fragrance of the divine smoke lightly, his whole body felt comfortable and his spirit was refreshed. The incense of the Great Temple is made of a mixture of spices, and the daily consumption is large.

He carefully discerned that the base is relatively cheap rosin, with the fragrance of pine forest, which makes people feel soothed. Then there is red sandalwood, called balsam bean, which is sweet and cool, which can make people feel sincerely happy. In the rich sweetness, there is also a hint of freshness and elegance, which is a calming agarwood. And after taking a deep breath, the last thing I noticed was the rosewood fragrance hidden among the fragrances. When Dalbergia is burned alone, the fragrance is not very strong, but when it is burned with other spices, it can make other fragrances more pure and beautiful.

The voice of prayer gradually subsided, but the lingering smoke lingered for a long time. Xiulot watched the low-level priests approaching the holy flame and continued to add bags of spices, and couldn't help but feel emotional.

"The spices used in one prayer alone are enough to make European kings envious! Only the high priests serving the Lord God in the Great Temple can enjoy such luxury and solemnity, even King Avit can't compare to it"

After a while, the morning prayer of the priests ended, and silence returned to the priests' hall. The high priest sat solemnly at the top, looked at Xiulot at the bottom, and spoke in a deep voice.

"Praise the Lord God, He blesses God's servants! Patriarch Xiulot, what is the progress of missionary matters in the Lake Diocese?"

"Praise the Lord God! Respected High Priest, the belief in the parish in the lake is spreading rapidly. In the north and central part of the parish, every village has erected a sign of the Lord God, and there are priests of the Lord God leading the believers. In the Patzcuaro Lake area, Tara The belief in the old god of Sko has almost dissipated. Every year, Qincong Cancheng holds the main god sacrifice, and tens of thousands of believers will come from all over the world to participate in prayers devoutly. Many believers burst into tears and feel the light of the main god. .”

Xiulot smiled and answered confidently.

"In the south of the parish in the lake, the priests of the main god have just begun to go deep into the countryside. The traditional nobles who hindered the spread of the faith have been wiped out, and the signs of the main god have been erected in all towns. The chief priest of Kuramo City, Yi Cui, organized a team of religious judges, It is used to identify and deal with recalcitrant believers of the old gods, and the effect is quite remarkable."

"Well, there was a letter from the Lake Diocese before, which focused on the Inquisition Squad."

The high priest nodded. He pondered for a while, then looked at the elders of the high priests present.

"What do you think?"

"The Texcoco Lake District is the place where the main god descended several times. The belief in the main god is extremely firm, and there is no need for religious inquisition for now."

The priest and elder Yazar thought for a moment before speaking first.

"However, there are many remnants of the beliefs of the old gods in the city of Xilotepec in the north, and in the land of the Chuntals in the southwest. In these two places, religious inquisition teams can be formed to capture and judge the stubborn old gods. Christians!"

Afterwards, Elder Yazar looked at Shulot again and nodded slightly.

"Besides, the Otomi three states in the north have converted to the main god for a short time, so there must be many old gods left. Although the old Otomi god, the god of day and night, is also one of the subordinate gods, the priests The supremacy and uniqueness of the main god must be emphasized. Ottomi Sanbang, you can also conduct religious inquisition!"

"In Otomi Sanbang, set up an Inquisition Squad?"

Hearing this, Shulot raised his brows.

The old aristocrats of the Otomi three states control the tribal force, and most of them are currently under the control of the kingdom. The old priest of Oort was highly respected and led the priests of Otomi in the mountain city to convert to the main god. Although the priests of the old gods have converted to the new gods, the power of tradition will not fade so easily. The god of day and night still has unparalleled influence in the hearts of the Otomi people. The naturalization of the three northern states will take a long time and patience. If a harsh inquisition team is dispatched at this time, it may trigger a tribal rebellion.

Elder Yazar is the elder priest of the God of War Department in the capital of the lake, and his style is relatively tough. When he was in Qincongcan King's Capital, Chief Priest Mavelo mentioned Elder Yazar, saying that he would always be the first to express opinions in the group of priests and elders, and sometimes even refute the words of the high priest. However, the envoy sent by his father to the Kingdom of the Lake had a message saying that the son of Elder Yazar, the third-level high priest Aleary, had very close contacts with his father and had a very happy conversation.

The hall fell into silence, and several priests and elders thought to themselves. The high priest pondered for a while, then looked at the elder priest Ugel.

"Ugel Priest Elder, what do you think?"

After four years of not seeing each other, Ugel's face became rounder and his smile became more kind. His eyes flickered slightly, and then he answered with a smile.

"Both the city of Xilotepec in the north and the land of Chuntal in the southwest can establish religious inquisition teams to spread the glory of the lord god and guide those lost people. As for the three states of Otomi in the northwest, Orr The Special Sovereign has been in charge of the land of Otomi for decades, so he is naturally capable of handling everything. I heard that he has been working hard on religious affairs all day, and his soul is getting closer to the main god. You might as well wait a little longer."

Xiulot bowed his head in silence. The closer the soul is to the main god, it means that it is about to go to the kingdom of God. After the death of the old priest of Ort, the independence of the Otomi priesthood will be gradually deprived. In fact, in Shulot's heart, he did not want to see the Otomi Priests become a whole.

"Very good! Priest and Elder Ugel, your understanding of the doctrine of the Lord God is quite profound. The Lord God is in charge of the sun and thunder. He is warm and kind, but also strict and decisive. The spread of religious affairs should be the same!"

Hearing the satisfied words, the high priest nodded and made a decision.

"Decree: In the city of Xilotepec and Juntal, set up a religious inquisition team to handle civil religious affairs for a period of two years! After two years, depending on the beliefs of the two places, a decision will be made on whether to continue."

"Praise the Lord God! May His glory be sown on the earth!"

Many senior priests saluted at the same time, and this religious affairs was considered finalized. Soon, the flames of the Inquisition will be ignited in the fringe parishes of the alliance, strengthening the spread of the belief in the main god.

After the ceremony, a priest hurried down the temple with the decree. Afterwards, the hall returned to solemnity.

"Patriarch Shulot, you reported to me the miracle of the sky in the parish of the lake not long ago."

The high priest pondered for a while, then said loudly.

"Now, in front of the priests and elders, I can elaborate on one or two things."

"Follow you!"

Xiulot smiled, nodded to several priests and elders, and then spoke slowly.

"The Divine Enlightenment Institute in the Lake Diocese was inspired by the Lord God. The Divine Enlightenment priests learned the natural principles of the Lord God, and with the help of the mighty power bestowed by the Lord God, they were able to raise a huge rubber paper ball 200 meters into the sky! Not long ago, The miracles in the sky of the Kingdom of the Lake come from the creations of the Divine Inspiration."

"What! Ascension to the sky?"

"Giant rubber balls?"

"The natural reason of the Lord God?"

"It's another creation of God's Enlightenment!."

The high priests spoke in low voices, and murmurs of discussion resounded in the hall. Several priests and elders looked at each other, did not speak, but thought secretly.

"Exactly!"

Shulot nodded solemnly. After thinking for a while, he simply explained.

"Masters of the High Priests, there is a notable part of the League's traditional ritual of worshiping the god of rain, Tlaloc. It is the removal of the intestines of a jaguar or lynx, binding one end, blowing on the other end, and binding them all .Then, burn the sausage with holy fire for a while, and it flies up to the top of the temple."

Hearing this, the priests present nodded. This is a traditional ceremony that proves that the rain god controls the power of the wind. Sometimes the temple warriors are also asked to shoot arrows to explode the air intestines in the air, imitating the sound of thunder. Ordinary people would be in awe of such a ceremony. It's just that with the deepening of the unification and supremacy of the main god, the ritual process of the subordinate rain god has been greatly simplified, and such a ceremony has not been held for several years.

"The main god is supreme and mighty. He also controls the power of the wind, and his power is far greater than that of the rain god!"

Shulot paused, setting the tone for the invention of the hot air balloon. In the eyes of the powerful theocratic priests, most new inventions are defined as profane or miraculous. Actually, it doesn't matter what was invented. Who invented it and in whose hands it is important.

"So, relying on the divine power of the Lord God, the Lake District Shenqi Institute created a rubber paper ball with a diameter of several meters, and lifted it into the sky with the power of the holy fire! The emblem of the Lord God was drawn on the lifted paper ball to send a message to the children on the earth. People, declare the glory of the Lord God!"

The low voice of discussion sounded again. Hearing this, the eyes of the priests and elders lit up. A flying fetish that can rise into the sky and symbolize the main god! The religious value of it is naturally self-evident.

"Excellent! Patriarch Shulot, really received the divine revelation and spread the glory of the Lord God!"

The round face of Ugel Priest Elder shook, showing a kind smile.

"Such a flying fetish, the Alliance's Divine Inspiration Institute also needs to create it as soon as possible. It is best to use it in the new year's festival at the end of the year!"

Hearing this, several priests and elders present nodded and looked at Shulot. After Shulott left, the Divine Apocalypse Institute of the Alliance was gradually marginalized, and was assigned a lot of manpower by the high priests. Now it has almost lost its research and development capabilities, and has become a manufacturing-oriented artisan camp. If there is no strong guidance and supervision from the upper echelons of power, it is really difficult for institutions and systems that transcend the times to survive.

"Respected Elder Ugel, when I came east, I brought a new flying fetish, which is going to be used in the upcoming wedding ceremony. Now, the flying fetish is placed in the village on the north bank of the long embankment."

Shulot smiled gently.

"All the priests and elders can go to check. When the flight is successful during the ceremony, the gods will stay in the Alliance's Divine Revelation. The accompanying Divine Revelation Priests will go to guide and let the craftsmen of the Divine Revelation master the ability to manufacture!. "

"Very good! Patriarch Shulot, you did a great job!"

The high priest smiled slightly, his expression flat. He had already prepared and announced to the elders of the priesthood.

"The Divine Revelation Institute in the Lake Diocese receives divine revelation, delves into the teachings of the main god, and has the power of creation, so it needs special treatment. Edict: The Divine Revelation Institute in the Lake Diocese concentrates on the study of doctrine and creates gods that are beneficial to the priesthood. Divine power The elaboration of the doctrine by the university is not included in the supervision of the high priests, but it is also not included in Kalmykak, the capital of the lake!"

Hearing this, Yazar's elder priest was shocked and frowned. The meaning behind this sentence is not just "God-inspired institutes act freely without supervision, and Shenwei University can interpret the scriptures", but give the Huzhong Diocese the sole right to interpret scriptures! Once this right is released, the status of the Diocese in the Lake will be greatly improved, and even to a certain extent, it will be on par with the Diocese of Texcoco.

"Damn old guy! Even if your grandson is in charge of the Huzhong Diocese, don't be so impatient, even give him the right to interpret the scriptures!"

Yazar cursed a few words in his heart, but he never dared to say it. He tilted his head slightly, looked at the high priest with a calm face, and closed his mouth tightly.

There was silence in the hall. The priests and elders all lowered their eyes and said nothing, even Ugel, who was known to be kind, did not speak.

"Priests and elders, do you have any objections?"

The high priest looked around the inside and outside of the hall, expressionless, and clenched the divine staff in his hand. He waited for a moment, and before he got a reply, he calmly nodded his order.

"The Lord God testifies! If there is no objection, then so be it! Write down the decree, and all the elders will seal it at the same time, and then hand it over to the Lake Diocese!"

Under the watchful eye of the high priest, the senior priest in charge of recording wrote down the teaching with trembling fingers and sweat on his back. Then, the high priest was the first to use the jade seal, followed by the priest elder Ugel. The decree was passed on one by one, and all the priests and elders were sullen and printed the jade seal. The general situation has been decided, the priest and elder Yazar sighed, and finally used the seal.

Afterwards, the doctrine was carefully packaged and handed over to Xiulot.

The high priest looked at Shulot gently, with some emotion flashing in his eyes. He lowered his eyes slightly and announced expressionlessly.

"Praise the Lord God! Patriarch Shulot, take good care of the teachings. Be devout, serious and self-conscious. Keep it in mind at all times, and don't act recklessly!"

"Praise the Lord God! The Lord God is a witness! I will keep in mind the teachings of the Lord God, obey the resolution of the High Priests, be serious and self-absorbed, and praise devoutly!"

Shulot suppressed the shock in his heart. He lowered his head and answered respectfully, even though he was puzzled a lot.

He also understands that this creed represents an extremely important right to interpret scriptures. Under normal circumstances, the high priesthood would never grant such rights to distant parishes. Because that is equivalent to cultivating a noble small Holy See outside of the Supreme Holy See.

Hearing Shulot's oath, the expressions of the priests and elders looked a little better. Ugel nodded and said with a smile.

"Praise the Lord God! Patriarch Shulot, from now on, you are one step closer to the glory of the Lord God. We will stand together and serve the Supreme Lord God!"

"Praise the Lord God! Patriarch Shulot, may the glory of God shine on you, just as it shines on us!"

The priests and elders responded to the greetings one after another, most of them smiling. Only the priest and elder of Azhar looked gloomy and didn't say a word.

"Praise the Lord God! Priests and elders, the Lake Diocese will always obey the resolution of the High Priests and do their best to spread the belief of the Lord God!"

Xiulot respectfully returned one by one. From now on, as the patriarch of the diocese of the lake, he has the right to interpret the scriptures, and his status has been on a par with the priests and elders in the capital city, or even slightly surpassed.

The divine smoke rises from the jade incense burner, bringing a soothing breath. The official meeting and dialogue ended here, and the senior priests relaxed and began to talk and laugh. The high priest sat high on the throne, looking at the scene in front of him calmly, with a smile on his mouth, but vicissitudes in his eyes.

After a while, a senior priest came in a hurry and reported to the temple. All the priests and elders were silent.

"Honorable High Priest, Prince Tracopan is here to see you!"