Aztec Civilization: Destiny to Conquer America!

"The Kapoor Clan and the Xiu Family are adversaries and cannot advance northwards with full force. Without full confidence, they have maintained peace with the Qi Jin Tribe. On one hand, they have wooed the western border tribes of the Qi Jin Tribe and continuously married into them, accepting them as clan members. On the other hand, they have secretly incited their vassal, the Tes Tribe, to dispatch troops from Kulubá and raid the eastern salt fields of the Qi Jin Tribe, depleting each other's strength."

Upon saying this, Tikalo's expression became stern, with a glint of wisdom in his eyes and a vigilant look towards the Kapoor Clan.

"To this day, cracks have emerged between the eastern and western tribes of the Qi Jin Tribe. The Kapoor Family is very patient, like a Water Serpent swallowing a beaver, slowly encroaching upon the Qi Jin Tribe. If they are given a few decades, they have a great chance to simultaneously annex the coastal Qi Jin Tribe and the vassal Tes Tribe. By then, with the income from the salt pits, the Kapoor Family will leap forward, surpassing the Xiu Family to become the most powerful force on the Peninsula!"

"So that's the situation!"

Priest Tomate patiently listened, contemplating. It seemed that the Qi Jin Tribe was like a wealthier, smaller version of the Putun Tribe. It was unclear if there was an opportunity to spread the fire of the Chief Divine here.

"Tikalo, the tribal leaders of the Fire Salt Village, worship Ek, the Guardian God of merchants. Is their faith devout?"

Upon hearing this, Tikalo thought for a moment and understood instantly. He paused slightly and explained.

"Respected Priest Tomate, the Qi Jin Tribe believes in multiple divinities. They don't mind worshipping another divine spirit. However, the Chief Divine of each of their tribes must be one of either the Sun God or the Guardian God of merchants."

"The Sun God? The Sun God worshipped by the Chel Divine Authority Tribe?"

Hearing this, Priest Tomate raised an eyebrow. He sensed something keenly and asked carefully.

"Are there any missionary priests from other tribes here?"

"Indeed!"

Tikalo nodded emphatically.

"The Sun Supreme God worshipped by the Chel Divine Authority Tribe was originally another guise of the Heavenly Serpent Divine, Itzamna. But after the split of the Mayapan Kingdom, to distinguish from the Heavenly Serpent Supreme Divine worshipped by the Xiu Family, both the Kapoor Clan and the Chel Tribe began to worship the Sun Supreme God. The hostility between both parties extended from territorial and political conflicts to the divine they worshipped."

"And in collaboration, the Chel Divine Authority Tribe and the Kapoor Clan continue to spread the belief in the Sun Supreme God among the western tribes of the Qi Jin Tribe. The fissures between the eastern and western tribes of the Qi Jin Tribe have therefore gradually expanded. Meanwhile, the Kingdom's desire to spread the Chief Divine's glory here means contending simultaneously with the Kapoor, Chel, and Qi Jin tribes... It likely requires a catalyst!"

Upon hearing some of these tribal secrets, Priest Tomate rubbed his brow, finding it a bit thorny. The fragmented Mayapan Kingdom engaged in interminable intrigue among its divisions. These Maya Divine Descendants, inheritors of a thousand-year legacy with developed writing and mathematics, clearly had more complex thoughts than the Highland tribes, excelling in every aspect.

"These eight hundred square miles of Lowland Maya are truly like a chaotic ant nest! To completely clean it up, only tens of thousands of Alliance troops crossing the sea can launch a Divine War to eradicate the thousands of Divine Descendants!"

Priest Tomate secretly resolved, yet outwardly remained calm. Unfortunately, the distance here is truly too far from the Alliance, and the jungle environment is extremely challenging, making it impossible to sustain military logistics. For a considerable period, the Alliance must maintain compromise and cooperation with the Maya factions.

"Unless... there is an irresistible force capable of completely shattering the Maya Divine Descendants' supreme rule, sweeping away these families and priests with millennia of deep-rooted, inherited faith... "

Two steps away, the old militia was also deep in thought. Tikalo glanced at him, his face pale, his demeanor adjusted to appear weak and powerless, and pleaded softly.

"Respected Captain Chiwaco, please allow me to go out for some fresh air! In the Fire Salt Village, the Kapoor Clan has caravan leaders specifically for buying salt, usually held by important clan members. The Kapoor Clan is a natural ally of the Kingdom, antagonistic to the Xiu Family. If you wish to communicate with the Kapoor Clan, I can act as a translator and bridge..."

Hearing this, the old militia raised his eyebrow. He looked at Priest Tomate and asked softly.

"Does the fleet want to make contact with the Kapoor Clan?"

"Hmm..."

Priest Tomate stroked his chin, pondering in silence. A moment later, he recalled the encounter with the Canul Guardian Clan, made up his mind, and looked at the old militia again.

"Captain Qi, what do you think?"

"Hmm... two leopards confronting each other in the jungle, flanked by a pack of native dogs. We've killed a cub of one leopard; what will the other leopard do to us?"

The old militia thought for a moment, laughing as he asked.

"Will they therefore come forward to ally with us?"

"Haha! That depends on what we really are."

Upon hearing the old militia's question, Priest Tomate laughed knowingly.

"If the fleet has eight thousand warriors, we are an unbeatable black bear, and the Kapoor Clan will come forward to ally and make amends. And if the fleet has two thousand warriors, we are a powerful Jaguar in the jungle, capable of intimidating various tribes and maintaining a favorable position in exchanges..."

"But now, we have only over two hundred sailors, over two hundred warriors, along with dozens of injured men. Even if the Kingdom's equipment gives us an edge, it cannot make up for the severalfold difference in strength."