Chapter 115 The Blessing of the Sea God

Let's go!

Seeing the guards bowing their heads almost to the ground, Gu Xinyan didn't say anything and just nodded in response.

The sacrificial square was already crowded with people, who were chatting in small groups.

Gu Xinyan glanced around and saw some familiar faces, those who had visited their store yesterday. However, there were also many unfamiliar faces, suggesting that people from nearby cities had come to visit.

Following the guards, they arrived at the side of the sea god statue. Atlas and the priest were already there, with ten men of different appearances sitting beside them, and behind them were the officials they had met yesterday.

Atlas, who was talking to someone next to him, turned around and saw Gu Xinyan and her three companions. He hurriedly went to greet them.

"Messenger, please do this. The sacrificial ceremony will begin soon!"

As he spoke, he invited the group to walk back the way they had come.

The others couldn't help but look at them with curiosity. Were these the messengers that their elder brother and the priest had mentioned?

They arrived very late last night, and the messenger was already asleep, so they didn't bother him. This morning, they came early with their elder brother and the priest.

Upon seeing Gu Xinyan and the others, he immediately perked up, eager to greet them but afraid of disturbing the envoys.

Just as the group was watching eagerly, Atlas introduced them.

"These are Tonia, Edorado, Akkad... These are all my brothers, and they each have their own territories!"

After hearing his introduction, Gu Xinyan and the other three glanced at Itonia several times, making Itonia somewhat uneasy, wondering if she had done something to offend the envoys.

Just as they were about to ask a question, the sacrificial ceremony was about to begin, and a loud horn blared across the entire square.

As the horns sounded, the noisy crowd gradually quieted down, and everyone's eyes were focused on the altar in front of the sea god statue.

At this moment, the high priest was dressed in a solemn priestly robe, the color of the sea, adorned with tiny waves.

Wearing an elaborate headdress and holding an ancient scripture in her hands, she chanted as she walked toward the altar.

Although there were many people present, the priest's voice still clearly reached everyone's ears, making them unable to resist joining in the prayer.

Gu Xinyan and the other three watched quietly from the side. She didn't know if it was just her imagination, but she vaguely saw that the tall sea god statue seemed to be glowing.

Although the light it emitted wasn't very obvious, she was close enough to see it clearly.

As the ceremony was drawing to a close, the priest gestured towards Gu Xinyan and her companions. Gu Xinyan, emboldened by this gesture, strode towards the altar.

Originally, she didn't want to come up, but her teammates said she was already an expert and unanimously recommended her to come up. After all, she had seen a lot of big scenes in the Beast World last time. When she heard this, Gu Xinyan felt a little embarrassed, but she didn't refuse.

Upon approaching the priest, I received an exquisite container from his hands, filled with holy water symbolizing peace and blessings.

After receiving the holy water, Gu Xinyan poured it onto the base of the stone statue. The moment the holy water was poured, everyone in the square involuntarily held their breath.

As the blue liquid slowly flowed down the stone statue, the entire golden statue suddenly burst forth with a dazzling light. Immediately afterwards, a gentle breeze blew by, bringing the scent of the sea.

Gu Xinyan was closest and could see it most clearly; she could clearly feel the changes in the stone statue beside her.

It... seems to be heating up. Yes, the stone statue of the sea god in front of me is indeed heating up. Could there really be a sea god?

The thought had barely formed in my mind when I saw the light slowly dissipate, enveloping the entire kingdom in a golden glow that was dazzling, beautiful, and breathtaking.

Gu Xinyan was stunned by the scene before her. Holding the empty container in her hand, she stared intently at the city not far away.

“Your Excellency, the Sea God has heard our prayers. That ray of light just now was the Sea God's blessing upon us, and it is also protecting our families at sea, ensuring they return safely without any danger.”

The priest spoke softly beside Gu Xinyan, gazing at the city in the distance with eyes full of relief and joy.

In the past, when their priests prayed, there was probably not even one out of ten times that the sea god's blessing was as strong as it was today.

It had appeared occasionally in the past, but only briefly, never as dazzlingly as it was today, which captivated him completely.

After saying this, he raised his staff high, walked to the front, and shouted loudly to the crowd in the square: "The blessing of the sea god has descended. May this blessing accompany each and every one of you!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the crowd erupted in cheers, shouting the name of the sea god and thanking him for his blessing.

Seeing this scene, Gu Xinyan and the others were deeply moved and infected by the joy, and couldn't help but feel happy along with them.

After the sacrificial ceremony ended, the people, who had originally planned to go shopping together, became excited when they heard the priest say that a grand bonfire party would be held that evening, and they all went home to prepare.

After all, their kingdom had not held such a grand banquet for a long time, and they had all felt a vague unease since that disaster.

Since Boss Gu and his group arrived, the whole atmosphere has changed. Whether it's the things sold in the store or the blessing from the sea god today, it all represents the beginning of a new life. Boss Gu and his group are their benefactors.

The already bustling sacrificial square was now even more crowded, with everyone busy decorating the square in preparation for the bonfire party.

Atlas watched the lively scene with a smile, feeling quite happy. After giving a few instructions to the guards beside him, he walked towards Gu Xinyan and the others.

"Your Excellency, this is a perfect opportunity. Let's go exchange our items first! I just had the guards bring them over."