Divine Tribulation of the Star Civilization - Chapter 747

[747. Soul Imprint]

In this case, it seemed that others could not see it at all, but it became especially obvious after she touched the crystal.

“Can my blood really inspire the power to communicate with the Lord of God?” Dutanity asked doubtfully.

“Your blood is necessary, Your Majesty.” The young priest’s gloomy face showed great confidence, “Your blood is obviously different from other people’s. For the Lord, the soul may be a little thinner, but the psychic prism will make It becomes thicker.”

Dutanity’s hand caressed the crown, but did not touch the green crystal.

“Do you know my bloodline?” she asked casually.

“Of course, Your Majesty. I have studied the historical inheritance of almost all royal families in various heydays. In comparison, you are the greatest bloodline among them, surpassing all royal families.” Gudos showed a smile , smiling a little ugly.

His compliments were always so stiff and artificial, probably because they were not shown often.

“Well… there should be other means, right?” The empress raised the crown, looked at it, and asked again.

“Of course not, Your Majesty. There are many and necessary ways to consolidate this kind of power, but there is only one method.

Next, it is up to the priests to sacrifice their souls together. That kind of spiritual power can be transformed by the Soul Crystal Pillar and sublimated into the soul. The God Lord will definitely respond.”

“And this is the attitude you should have towards the ‘Lord of the Gods’, don’t you think?” Gudos added, eager to gain the Empress’ approval.

There was a moment of silence.

“In that case, okay.”

The empress didn’t notice the change in the young priest’s tone of voice, nodded, and finally made up her mind.

Anyway, the matter has come to this, and there is no retreat. How can we know the answer without giving it a try?

………

On the square outside the altar, many sacrificial items have been arranged according to Dutanity’s instructions.

This royal altar was built in the early stage of the Kara Empire. The entire altar is like a pyramid, gray-yellow, carved with exquisite decorative patterns, not completely conical, and has a temple for worshiping the gods at the top.

There are three steps on each side of the altar, with 121 steps. Including the top 2 steps, there are 365 steps in total, which is exactly the number of days in a year.

This royal altar is small in scale, far smaller than the giant altars in other parts of the empire.

In addition to astrology and observation, at that time, the worship of gods was also popular in various parts of the empire, and some people also believed in the gods of neighboring countries.

The usual sacrifices are initiated by the priests. The royal altar is exquisite and small, but it has different uses, especially the blood sacrifice ceremony.

Therefore, the ancient altar still plays a huge role today.

In the Kara Empire, blood sacrifice has always been a privilege reserved for the ruling class and social elites.

Here, pain becomes great glory and a symbol of power.

Typically, priests prayed for the well-being of the empire through blood sacrifices, while legitimizing their own sociopolitical status and further consolidating their rule.

The sun, fire, and blood are the same color.

In the religious beliefs of the Kara Empire, the world was filled with the most sacred substance l’uh, which was similar to the “qi” of the origin of life.

l’uh is omnipresent, running through all life and connecting it as one.

As the carrier of life, blood has become one of the sources of l’uh, and blood sacrifice has therefore become an important royal religious ritual.

Blood sacrifice is also one of the ways to gain the favor of gods and can channel spirits. Therefore, the worshiper can obtain guidance from the gods.

It is said that this was also related to the fact that Dutanititi gained divine power. According to official records and people’s understanding, the empress is considered to be a symbol of the possession of a god, and she is extremely sacred.

The painful act of blood sacrifice was especially important when the Empress mobilized and boosted morale before the war.

Anyone who has watched the sacrifice knows that unlike the priests, every sacrifice made by the empress will not leave any scars on her body.

What is even more incredible is that the sacrifices of the empress are usually accompanied by visions.

For example: the aura flashing on the giant sculpture; the swirling clouds appearing out of nowhere in the sky; countless birds circling over the capital; there are even meteors streaking across the sky…

and so on.

After witnessing various miracles, all the soldiers who followed her on the expedition were suddenly filled with confidence.

Today’s blood sacrifice ceremony seemed a bit hasty and was held at sunset.

The priests originally came for the blood sacrifice ceremony, but they didn’t know that the situation was different now.

This sacrifice was extremely secretive. People were not informed of the object of the sacrifice, and no soldiers or generals participated. It was even less likely for ordinary people to know.

These priests were kept in the dark and thought it was an ordinary sacrificial ceremony, but there are different opinions as to why it was held.

“You’re ready, Your Majesty!”

Gudos knelt down and held Dutanity’s right hand on his shoulders.

“Well, let’s get started.” The empress lowered her eyes and took a deep breath.

Gudos’s suggestion played a key role. This blood sacrifice was different from any other time. Various magical instruments are displayed in the formation that has been drawn in the center of the altar. The priests surround the altar according to the formation diagram.

The array is arranged according to the movement trajectories and complex rules of the sun, moon and stars. Each line is deeply engraved on the rock and outlined with gold lines, with a clear meaning.

In fact, only Gudos knew that these magic weapons and magic circles were just decorations and had no effect on the ceremony.

Gudos slowly bent down, stood up, and climbed the steps together with Dutanity.

Although he looked calm on the outside, he was secretly ecstatic on the inside.

For the first half of his life, he had actually been fighting for one thing, and that was to destroy Dutannititi and her holy empire.

Back then, when the empress led an army to attack the capital of Kunting, he was just a child. He was secretly sent out of the palace and fostered in the Jupiter family, so that he could survive.

Later, when he grew up, Gudos discovered the secret of his life experience. In fact, he was the only descendant of the royal family of the Quentin Empire.

This woman who destroyed his country and forcibly seized all the assets of the Quentin royal family was his sworn enemy.

This discovery immediately gave him a purpose in life.

Destroying this empress was his wish.

But in the following years, he had another ultimate goal.

Because, he accidentally obtained a psychic prism, and in exchange for his soul, he glimpsed a greater creation and regarded it as his master.

He wants this master of the void to come to the world in advance. In that way, he is the eternal one who is under one person and over ten thousand people, who rules over all living things, and is the god who surpasses all mortals.

The soul deal reached with Amon was deeply imprinted on his heart.

Soul imprint.

At this moment, Gudos carefully concealed his inner excitement.

In just a few moments, that ultimate wish will be achieved.

He knew that there were only four real magic weapons: the psychic prism, the body of the empress, the soul crystal pillar, and the souls of countless priests.

Now, the magical instruments are all ready, the ceremony is ready, and he will be rewarded by the “God Master”.

Climbing the last step, Dutannititi stood at the top of the temple.

Stretch out your arms and slowly raise them above your head, pointing straight to the sky.