Bab 323: Chapter 168 Each Side_2

"The Mexica are known for their proficiency in sacrifices, and all the parts of the world sing praises of their piety. I wonder if I'll ever have the chance to witness that magnificent sacrificial ceremony with my own eyes..."

At this thought, a chill suddenly struck the King's heart. He couldn't help but lift his head and gaze toward the southern sky.

From the "Palace of Wind," traveling southeast for four to five hundred li, one would reach the state of Xitaqualo. The undulating mountain forests hindered the movement of large-scale armies, with rivers flowing north to south serving as natural pathways for marching troops. Dense stone forts dotted the strategic points along the rivers.

The summer sun fell from the sky, illuminating the flags atop the stone forts. The breeze caused the flags to flutter, clearly displaying the patterns, a third of which were already the sun and the hummingbird.