OBS Chapter 2305
Chapter 2305
Chapter 2305
But suddenly a voice echoed in his mind!
“Pick me up…”
Geer could feel a mysterious force calling to him.
Of course, he had no idea what it was; perhaps it was just his delusions before he died? His eyes had already turned black.
Lap was very tall, taller than anyone Bigel had ever seen. He was over four meters tall, and Bigel's hunched body could not even reach his waist when standing in front of him. His hands were also very large, and when he gripped Bigel's neck, it was like holding a broom.
In truth, Lap could have killed Gel in an instant. With a mere flick of his finger, he would have crushed the mortal before him. But Lap didn't. He was in a foul mood and needed to find some amusement to calm himself. Although Lap was known as the God of Light, he was actually closer to the gods of the Aztec pantheon—savage and cruel.
While not every Mesoamerican myth or legend involves brutal attacks or sacrifices to the gods, communities living in Mexico, Mesoamerica, and South America frequently faced life-threatening situations before the 16th-century Spanish conquest. Many of these groups transmitted or integrated their beliefs through cultural and wartime connections. These civilizations, originating with the Olmecs and passed down to the Maya and Aztecs, each shared similar beliefs and customs.
Daily life in ancient Mesoamerica was perilous—simply tending to the next corn harvest could be fatal. Wildlife alone was a constant danger. From jaguars to snakes, from crocodiles to dart frogs, and all sorts of venomous insects, these powerful and deadly creatures and small animals fascinated the local communities. Storms and droughts were also notoriously cruel, devastating entire crops and causing famine. Unsurprisingly, many Mesoamerican deities reflected the natural threats around them. Nature wasn't the only danger. Other tribes may have been observing and waiting just as intently as the jaguars. Warfare with neighboring states and newly arrived tribes was a reality of life in ancient Mesoamerica. As different groups spread across the land, whether expanding empires or migrating, they encountered other groups with similar intentions. It was believed that in difficult times, whether due to disease, famine, or other threats, sacrifices were necessary to appease any unhappy god. Human blood was so vital to life that it was considered the perfect offering. Meanwhile, prisoners of war were often sacrificed alive, either to thank the god who led them to victory or to seize the enemy's precious lifeblood. Usually, these human sacrifices were voluntary.
In the famous film "Apocalypse," there is a shocking scene...
This scene is a recreation based on true Aztec history.
Human sacrifice was extremely cruel. The Aztecs claimed to be guided by the sun god Viclopeschitri, migrating from the north to the Mexico River Valley and neighboring regions. In the early 14th century, they established the Aztec Empire, whose territory encompassed what is now central and southern Mexico. Their capital was Conocitlan (modern-day Mexico City), covering approximately 13 square kilometers and reportedly having a population of 300,000. According to divine will, Conocitlan was divided into four districts to expand in four directions, thus gathering all people on Earth. The city boasted magnificent architecture, orderly streets, and a sophisticated drainage system, making it a perfectly laid-out city. A Spanish historian who visited the city wrote: "I have been to Rome and Constantinople, and in terms of planning, convenience, and population density, no city can rival Conocitlan."
Conocittlán is located on an island in Lake Texco. The city is square-shaped, connected to the mainland by three causeways on the south, north, and west sides. Across the lake, the towering Popopotpetl volcano is perpetually snow-capped, while the island enjoys a mild climate year-round. At the city's center is a square holy city with walls adorned with serpent carvings. Within this holy city stand two temples dedicated to the sun god and rain god, atop four pyramid-shaped pedestals, along with several smaller temples and altars for human sacrifice. Unlike the Egyptian pyramids, the Aztec pyramids were temples used for religious rites, with flat tops, which facilitated expansion. In ancient Mexico, with each change of dynasty, a new layer of stone was added to the surface of the existing pyramids. The most recently excavated temple was built on the foundation of a smaller pyramid with sides of 30 meters, expanded seven times to reach 90 meters in length and 50 meters in height. The oldest temple is estimated to have been built in 1390, while Conocittlán was founded in 1325. Based on this, it can be inferred that there is another temple below.
The temples were dedicated to the sun god and the rain god, respectively the patron saints of war and agriculture. Here, archaeologists discovered a 50-centimeter-high stone platform and a sacrificial stone used to disembowel living people. After meticulous excavation and examination, they believe that human sacrifice took place there. Previously, although Aztec paintings, legends, and 16th-century Spanish documents documented the history of human sacrifice by the Aztecs, many found it difficult to believe that the Aztecs would use living people as sacrifices. Now, with the discovery of the sacrificial stone, human sacrifice has finally been confirmed.
The Aztec calendar consisted of 20 days in a month and 18 months in a year. Every month, they held a horrific human sacrifice ceremony, with blood always flowing on the altar. To the Aztecs, this was a divine decree. They believed the sun had risen and fallen four times, and this was the fifth sun. However, in the beginning, there was no sun or moon. Therefore, the gods gathered to discuss the matter and ordered two gods to jump into the water. One god jumped without hesitation and became the sun, while the other reluctantly jumped in and became the moon. The sun and moon appeared, but they both shone with the same intense light. To dilute their brilliance, the gods threw a rabbit into the moon. But another problem remained: the sun and moon were stationary. Therefore, the gods sacrificed themselves, using their own heartbeats as power to keep the sun and moon moving in the sky. Based on this myth, the Aztecs believed the sun needed the human heart to function. Therefore, human sacrifice was an indispensable sacred act.
The god Lap belongs to this hexagram.
He enjoys blood sacrifices.
He liked the process of the sacrifice struggling and despairing before death... It was perverse, but it was not unusual in the Pantheon.
However... the problem lies in this habit.
Ger could feel a force calling to him from the shadows, and that feeling was becoming more and more obvious.
From the shadows on the ground, a jet-black longsword slowly rose, its hilt falling into Ger's hand.
Subconsciously, Ger, whose consciousness had already begun to leave his body, grasped it!
Without the slightest hesitation, Ger plunged his sword into Lap's neck. Golden divine blood splattered, but it seemed drawn by an invisible force, ultimately being swallowed by the sword. Lap clutched his neck, his eyes filled with terror, and cried out, "The Black Death Sword has chosen you! You are cursed!"
However, Gel didn't pay any attention to what Lap God said; he felt great right now!
Before this, Geer hadn't eaten anything proper for a very long time, and for the past three days he hadn't had a drop of water. He had only just drunk some water and eaten some fruit.
But his physical condition was already very, very bad.
In reality, if Lap hadn't acted impulsively and left Gel unattended, he would probably have died of organ failure within a few hours.
Our bodies are roughly 55% to 65% water. Without water, your blood can't flow, your muscles can't move, and your brain can't function. Basically, you'll feel noticeably thirsty when you lose about 2% of your body weight. For a 140-pound man, that's about 2.8 pounds of water loss. For a 100-pound woman, it's about 2 pounds. Children, being lighter, are more prone to dehydration. During this phase, your body tries to conserve the remaining water. Your kidneys send less urine to your bladder, resulting in darker urine and less urine volume. You also sweat less, causing your body temperature to rise more easily. Your blood becomes thicker and less fluid, so your heart has to beat harder, increasing your heart rate to ensure sufficient oxygen is delivered throughout the body.
You will feel dizzy if you lose 4% of your body weight.
For a 140-pound man, that's about 5.6 pounds. For a 100-pound woman, it's about 4 pounds. If you go two days without water, or cycle continuously for three hours in high temperatures without rehydration, you could lose that much water. At this stage, your blood becomes even more concentrated. Because of reduced blood flow, your skin will become somewhat dry and wrinkled. Lower blood volume leads to lower blood pressure, making you prone to dizziness or even fainting. You'll basically stop sweating, and your body temperature will therefore become even higher.
If you lose 7% of your body weight, you will suffer organ damage.
For a 140-pound man, this equates to a water loss of approximately 9.8 pounds. For a 100-pound woman, it's about 7 pounds. Doing hot yoga continuously for 8 hours without drinking water can lead to this level of dehydration. At this stage, it's practically impossible to maintain normal blood pressure. To survive, the body has to reduce blood flow to organs that aren't immediately critical, such as the kidneys and intestines. These organs, deprived of blood, will slowly damage. Furthermore, because the kidneys are no longer filtering metabolic waste from the blood, cellular metabolic products will rapidly accumulate in your blood.
Losing 10% of your body weight is life-threatening. For a 140-pound man, that's about 14 pounds. For a 100-pound woman, it's about 10 pounds. If you run for 11 hours in 32°C weather without drinking water, or if you haven't had water for five days, you could reach this level of dehydration. At this point, you really need to drink water immediately; otherwise, your vital organs are at risk of overheating because you'll essentially be unable to regulate your body temperature. You might die from liver failure—but not necessarily. Given that toxic metabolic waste can also accumulate in the blood, you could also die from kidney failure.
To be honest, Ger had long since passed the point of feeling uncomfortable.
He was still able to move only due to bodily inertia. It wasn't until he saw the god he believed in that he finally mustered his last bit of strength, but in reality, his mind was already unclear.
And after the Black Death Sword pierced into the body of Lap God.
Ger felt better than ever before, just like when he woke up from a dream as a child.
That was the most beautiful memory of Ger's life.
It was a cool day after the rain.
The day before, the tribe had raided another tribe, seizing a lot of food and, more importantly, killing many of their livestock!
Because meat is difficult to preserve, the tribal leaders were unusually generous this time.
Make sure the whole tribe is well-fed.
With rain falling at night, the sweltering weather became unusually cool.
After eating his fill, Ge Er fell into a deep sleep without even having a dream.
The next day, I woke up naturally. As soon as I opened my eyes, I saw a thin curtain of rain that made the whole sky look incredibly gentle... I stared at the sky blankly for the whole day.
That feeling of relaxation, that physical ease, is something Ger has never forgotten.
And now, that feeling is back!!!
He seemed to have been reborn.
“It’s ridiculous. I don’t think it’s a curse, but a promise. I swear I will use it to slaughter all the gods.”
Gel felt something churning within his soul!
At this moment, Gel's eyes had completely changed, devoid of their former piety and cowardice. Wielding his longsword, he beheaded the god of light he had once worshipped. The golden blood was instantly devoured by the Black Death Sword, some of it returning to Gel's body.
Having obtained the Black Death Sword, Gale began his journey to hunt down gods. Through the Shadow World, Gale could traverse the universe. The Black Death Sword seemed exceptionally sensitive to the aura of gods, making his hunts remarkably successful. With each god he slew, Gale's power increased. The shadow monsters he could summon through the Black Death Sword also grew more numerous and powerful. In just a few years, Gale had slain the native gods of dozens of planets. While many of these were benevolent deities, under the influence of the Black Death Sword, Gale had become a complete slave to hatred and slaughter. The name of Gale the Godslayer began to resound throughout the universe.