"Didn't Xiao Jin forbid living sacrifices?" Tang Shidao frowned upon hearing this request. He was well aware of the stubbornness of some people towards customs and did not object to most of the customs in Shui Hua Country. However, such customs as living sacrifices, funerals, and ghost marriages were absolutely forbidden, including the custom of mutilating one's own limbs and facial features.
Because Shui Hua Country had been in chaos for many years, living sacrifices were the most serious and the most common.
These customs included river sacrifice, mountain sacrifice, fire sacrifice, sea sacrifice, and even some grass-headed kings would kill a few people before they set off to battle to replace the livestock. After the Tang Army had pacified the world, Xiao Jin had issued a strict order that all living sacrifices must be stopped, or else the local officials would be executed.
Hearing the witch's request, Tang Shidao could not help but feel like she was f * cking kidding him.
In the decree.
The prohibition of living sacrifices and funerals was the strictest law, but there were still people who dared to defy the law.
"Your Majesty, the decree did prohibit it, but in reality, it was just a change of method." The witch slowly explained the variation of living sacrifices. Previously, the witch sacrifice was very simple. Every year, twelve witches would be randomly chosen, tied to a copper pillar, and burned to death as a sacrifice to the God of Fire.
The reason was very grand.
They said that it was to pray for the blessings of the entire tribe, that they would be sent to the Heavenly Realm after being burned, and that they would become God's servants and enjoy eternal bliss. In the end, they were still simply burned to death.
Xiao Jin forbade all living sacrifices, and the local officials naturally had to obey the order.
Therefore.
Simply tying them to a copper pillar and burning them to death was out of the question. That would be against the imperial order, and they would be beheaded. Therefore, the witch sacrifice method was changed. Twelve witches were randomly chosen, sent to the mountain where the sacrifice took place, and then … burned down the mountain!
"What did you say?"
Before Tang Shidao could react, Blind Xuanwu had already shouted.
Was there a difference?
"Isn't this still a living sacrifice?" Tang Shidao did not like this kind of disobedience. Some people who had vested interests in the customs had also come to Turtle Back City to protest, but they were not arrogant, they just thought that there was nothing wrong with their method. These people were different. They nodded and said 'I agree', but in reality, they acted differently.
"No, they said it was an accident, and that the mountain fire was a blessing from the God of Fire." The witch whispered.
"What an accident, what a blessing.." Xuanwu smiled, a cold smile.
Tang Shidao was speechless.
He sent a message to Xiao Jin
Xiao Jin replied, "Master, I've always been dealing with this kind of problem. I've never been soft-hearted. Since master is there, why don't we let them live and die for the God? Our's's's,'s, we's, we's's''s.
Tang Shidao agreed with this approach.
What should good people? What should good people do? If self-discipline wasn't guaranteed, and breaking the law wasn't guaranteed, then what was the point of Shui Hua Country?
"Linwu."
"Your humble servant is here."
"Cooperate with the witches to thoroughly investigate these people. Arrest them along with the local officials who are shielding them and send them all to the mountain. Also, invite the people nearby to watch. Tell them that the God of Fire's' 'incarnation will be here to welcome his' 'envoys. "Tang Shidao ordered.
"Yes." Lin Wu did not understand, but the Embroidered Uniform Guards did not need to understand the emperor's' intentions.
At this time.
Tang Shidao gestured for the witch to come forward: "I agree to your request. I will also ban this kind of thing from now on, no excuses."
As he spoke, the witches bowed with tears in their eyes.
A layer of red light appeared on the witch's body, and the power in her body began to awaken.
She suppressed it, and there was no change.
However, she knew what was happening, and why she was called Vermillion Bird. At this time, Tang Shidao said: "The Embroidered Uniform Guards will send these people to the mountain. There will be no trial, no conviction. This is the last time. You will send them off in the name of the God of Fire."
The witch nodded solemnly.
One day later.
The Embroidered Uniform Guards brought in a group of people who were shouting 'innocent'. The people were familiar with them. This was a group of oracles who would burn your daughter to death without bribery. Today, they were sent to the mountain. Then … everyone saw a giant firebird with a wingspan of more than 300 meters descend and burn the entire mountain to the ground.
Its shrill cry was angry, sad, and happy.
At last.
The Embroidered Uniform Guards came out to announce that the witch was promoted to 'Vermillion Bird Chi'. She was in charge of raising Vermillion Birds and also oversaw all matters related to living sacrifices. Vermillion Bird Chi had the right to send anyone who violated this law to meet the God of Fire.
The people of the South Flower Tribe all cheered when they heard this, and the dark clouds in their hearts dissipated.
The emperor might not be more powerful than the God of Fire's' 'incarnation.
However, the incarnation of the Fire God was definitely greater than the Fire God's messenger … In everyone's eyes, the Vermillion Bird Hou was the incarnation of the Fire God!
After Tang Shidao obtained the 'Vermillion Bird Summon', he led the Blind Xuanwu, Vermillion Bird Chi, and Vermillion Bird Chi back to Turtleback City. He asked the golden giant puppet to send the ship and castle back to the lake near Turtleback City. There was still no news of Qilin and White Tiger, but Tang Shidao was not in a hurry. After these three times, Tang Shidao had more or less found the rhythm.
The remaining two must be in the central and western regions.
Back at Turtleback City.
Xiao Jin took the Blind Xuanwu away and talked to Vermillion Bird Chi and Vermillion Bird Chi. Their identities were different, so they needed to know different things. In a sense, they were the same as Xiao Jin. The difference was that Xiao Jin was a sorcerer and they were gatekeepers.
Tang Shidao did not pay much attention to them. He believed that Xiao Jin could handle it well.
At this time, Luo Weng and a group of cabinet officials arrived.
Turtleback City was bustling with noise and excitement because of the large number of Black Tortoises. This was a legendary creature. Even the scholars on Earth Emperor Planet were shocked. Luo Weng and the others came to ask for some questions, such as the name of Turtleback City and the name of the large lake next to it. Tang Shidao was used to simple names. Water Hua Nation was quite resentful of the word "back" in Turtleback City.
There was no such thing as Turtleback City among the people. There were only Turtleback City, Turtle Deity City, Turtle Wealth City, and so on. No one used the word "back".
"What do you suggest?" Tang Shidao was never troubled by small matters and left them to the others.
"The cabinet suggests that we change the name of Turtleback City to 'Huajing'. The large lake next to it originally had no name. Since we are preparing to give birth to sacred beasts, we might as well call it 'Sacred Lake'. Goddess Jin also said that it shouldn't be too complicated. Please make the decision, Your Majesty. "Luo Weng and the others had obviously asked for Xiao Jin's opinion. Otherwise, it wouldn't have been so simple.
"Alright, we'll do as you say."
"One more thing. What about the other captured monarchs? Our Heavenly Army has already wiped out 47 countries and captured 35 monarchs. Because it's too fast, we don't have a good solution for a while. They once claimed that as long as they have a vassal state, they can turn it into a sovereign state. "Luo Weng and the others didn't dare to make a decision.
They guessed that there might no longer be two countries in the world. Even vassal states were not allowed. Emperor Tang only gave the title of King to some ancient heroes who died in battle. No living people were given the title of King.
Even the fiefs were all abolished, making the world one.
The neighboring countries were unwilling to surrender, partly because they couldn't even become a Vassal King. Of course, the Shui Hua Cabinet didn't care whether these dregs surrendered or not. In any case, the army would flatten them. Some officials who had been to Earth Emperor Planet also knew that machines could fly in the sky, ships could dive into the water, and people could quickly travel all over the planet. What Kings and Vassals should have disappeared long ago.
"Leave it to Xiao Jin, I'm not interested in getting involved."
"But Your Majesty …"
"Luo Weng, what I want to do is to find the other four sister planets. I don't want to listen to the people who want to cede their territory and call themselves Kings. If Xiao Jin wants to stay, then stay. If he wants to kill, then kill. I don't care about the power of a few people. I just want the majority of the people to live well. I know that many people are dissatisfied with this change. To paraphrase Xiao Jin: They don't lack heads, and we don't lack knives. "
"We understand." Luo Weng and the others bowed and cupped their hands. They also knew what Emperor Tang meant.
This was not a negotiation of state affairs.
This was a unilateral notice … I'm unilaterally informing you, death or surrender. There are no conditions and no third option.
A little idle.
The White Beauty and Lei Dazhuang came over to talk.
They flew over.
Lei Dazhuang proudly showed off his Sky Dome Light Wings: "Daoist, these are the 'wings' that Master gave me. How is it? Impressive, right? You don't know, but when I was flying in the sky, a group of girls on the ground were screaming. They were about to faint from worship. "
Tang Shidao smiled.
The Master you're talking about is me. It would be strange if I didn't know. "Fatty, are you sure they're not screaming because they're afraid that you'll fall and hit them?"
Lei Dazhuang looked unhappy: "These wings are unscientific. Do you think they're as unreliable as scientific products?"
Tang Shidao was speechless.
What you said is so reasonable, how can I refute it?
"By the way, Daoist, why did you call us?" Lei Dazhuang asked seriously after showing off.
"I recently passed the Sect's exam, so I got the Sect's fief." Tang Shidao started talking nonsense.
"Here? The Water Hua Country was originally yours. "
"Not here, it's another place. I don't want too many people to know, so I need some 'tour guides'. You know, the fief is part of the Sect. It's different from the Water Hua Country. Even the people of the Mysterious Group can't enter and leave at will. No matter who goes in, they must be led by someone, otherwise, the guards inside will attack outsiders. "
"You want us to be tour guides?"
"Not only that, I want you to go in and cultivate more often. The environment there is much better than here." Tang Shidao didn't open the Mage Secret Room to show off. He wanted to pass down Immortal Yu Long's painstaking efforts and at the same time sharpen the skills of the Snake Master.
This was a kind of learning.
Only by constantly learning could one improve.
"The Sect's place? Daoist, when are you going in? I want to pay respects to Master. "
"You're thinking too much. It's just a fief. It's isolated, you won't be able to run to Master. "Tang Shidao explained in advance that the Mage Secret Room had a range.
"It's a broken field, how big is it?"
"Not that big, just 800 times bigger than the tea town in my hometown." Tang Shidao said indifferently.
"…"
"Three days later, I'll bring you in. You'll have to wear a ring when you enter, otherwise you'll be attacked. You can invite Captain Qin and Ares from the Dark Knight Association. Forget it, invite a representative from the other alliances as well. Remember, this place has a much better environment than the Water Hua Country. Don't miss it. "Tang Shidao said.
After the discussion.
Three days later, the representatives of the Earth Emperor Planet silently prepared the video recording device. Tang Shidao simply asked them to synchronize the transmission signal so that the big shots who had been asking about the Liu Sect could understand the extent of the "broken field" that was bestowed to the disciples of the Liu Sect.
On this day.
The big shots who were qualified to watch the broadcast put down their work and watched the transmission.
The ship entered the sacred lake.
It floated to a special artificial reef island. On top of it was a special portal. Tang Shidao led everyone, including Luo Weng and the others, as well as the Blind Black Tortoise, Bi Qinglong, and Bi Zhuque who knew something about it. They would be staying here to cultivate and guard this place.
They stepped inside.
At first glance.
A huge lake that stretched as far as the eye could see, a super golden apple tree that was hundreds of meters tall, and a manor that floated in midair. Seeing such a scene, everyone was shocked. The number of Golden Apples here was actually to such an extent.
Before they could be surprised.
A huge Black Tortoise swam over, with a two-meter fire monkey on its back.
Three dragons emerged from the water.
The lake water trembled.
Tens of thousands of mermaids emerged from the water and greeted in unison, "Greetings, Master."
Everyone was shocked and looked up subconsciously. What came into view was another super giant vine that looked like a strange snake. It coiled around the clouds and gave birth to colorful immortal lotuses that were at least a hundred meters wide.
"F * ck, mermaids?" Lei Dazhuang stared at the female mermaid.
"No, they're mermaids."
"F * ck, they're the ones who turned tears into pearls?"
"In fact, they're just … forget it, just think of them as pearls."
"Daoist, why don't you beat them until they cry?"
"…"
Everyone could no longer hear these conversations. They were completely stunned, including the big shots who were watching the video.
This was not a normal world.
This was not even comparable to the mythical world that ordinary people imagined.
Not to mention anything else, just the huge golden apple tree in the middle of the lake alone was enough to shock everyone. They began to understand that they were wrong. Why did the Liu Family Faction ignore them? Did they not ask for anything? Because it was very simple. They did not need it! The things on Earth Emperor Planet … No, no, no, the Liu Sect would not care even if they took the entire Earth Emperor Planet.
If the fief they gave to a disciple was this much, then how much did they have?
Of course, Tang Shidao would not explain.
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