nucmednet Chapter 152 The Power of the Holy Mother
Chapter 152 The Power of the Holy Mother
Through the trials and tribulations of life, older people often accumulate unique wisdom.
After much deliberation, Ruan Xiyue decided to follow Uncle Li Miao's advice and ordered that the corpses of all the fallen tribesmen be brought along.
When they finally reached the gates of Leerbeast City, the orcs of various races were already in a sorry state.
Everyone was covered in filth and dried blood, the streaks resembling menacing centipedes crawling all over their bodies.
The long hours of travel and fighting had left them looking haggard, weathered, and their eyes filled with exhaustion and determination.
This sight instantly attracted the attention of all the orcs at the city gate, who all cast surprised and puzzled glances at him.
As soon as Ruan Xiyue stepped into the city gate, the guards in charge of registration keenly noticed her extraordinary aura. After some questioning, they learned that she was a Holy Maiden.
In the orc world, once a Holy Maiden is chosen, she enjoys many special rights and bears important responsibilities.
One of the privileges is that the Holy Queen, her beast husband, and her guards do not need to pay the precious beast cores as an entry fee when entering the Beast City.
Moreover, if a wandering orc or other malicious person attempts to rob the Holy Maiden in the outskirts, the tribe of ordinary orcs will be implicated, and the wandering orcs will be wanted by all the beast cities, with nowhere to escape.
When the Holy Maiden is in danger, she can blow the Holy Maiden's Horn, which is made of special materials and contains the secret magic of the Holy Priest or the Cup Priest.
Once the whistle is blown, the sound can cross mountains and rivers, reaching the tribes closest to the Holy Mother and quickly summoning rescue.
The privileges enjoyed by the Holy Mother are numerous and detailed, totaling twenty-eight.
Of course, rights and obligations are always equal.
As the representative of females, the Holy Mother has been required to learn sacrificial songs since the establishment of the Beast City to pray for all females.
Before each beast tide arrives, they stand on the high altar and sing the sacred song of the Beast God's blessing for the warriors of the Beast City.
With her high level of supernatural power, the Holy Mother can use her abilities to draw upon the mysterious energy of heaven and earth, ensuring the triumphant return of all orcs.
When a large number of orcs return in triumph after being wounded, the Holy Maiden must go to the Prayer Square to chant prayers for the severely injured orcs.
Amazingly, under the blessing of the Holy Maiden's song, the effectiveness of the witch doctor's medicine for treating orcs is greatly enhanced, helping the orcs recover more quickly.
When the guards of Lierbeast City saw the Holy Maiden Ruan Xiyue appear at the city gate in such a disheveled state, leading a group of severely wounded and dying orcs, they knew the situation was serious and immediately sent someone to inform the Holy Maiden of Lierbeast City.
Although Ruan Xiyue has become a Holy Maiden, her city has not yet been established. As for many skills and rituals that a Holy Maiden should know, she only knows them but has no opportunity to practice them.
Because the Iron Cup priest had not yet had time to teach her a series of sacred chanting and blessing techniques.
At this moment, they can only hope that the Holy Maiden of Leerbeast City will lend a helping hand.
"What on earth happened? Is there a beast tide coming recently?"
"I've never heard of this! How did they get into this state...so many high-ranking orcs died!"
"Good heavens! So many red-tier orcs have died in battle! Just how terrifying was the beast tide?"
"That's strange, we haven't heard a word about it. It's not the time of the autumn beast tide, and this year the weather has been good, so there shouldn't be a beast tide, right?"
"The winter beast tide is even further off! So what exactly did they encounter?"
The beastmen of Leerbeast City gathered together, whispering and discussing amongst themselves, their faces filled with fear and confusion.
Before long, the Holy Maiden of the City of Leer arrived in haste.
She is a fit and beautiful woman in her thirties, whose calm and powerful aura is a result of years of rituals and spiritual practice.
But when she saw the horrific scene before her, even she, who had seen a lot, was startled.
What came into view was a scene of carnage. The severely wounded beastmen lay sprawled on the ground, some covered in blood, with the flesh of their wounds turned outwards, and the white bones were faintly visible!
Some were barely breathing, each breath seeming like an effort to exhaust themselves; others had already fallen into a coma, their fate unknown.
The air was filled with a strong smell of blood, which was nauseating.
"Holy Mother Xiyue, what exactly happened?" The Holy Mother of Lier Beast City asked hurriedly, her expression grave and her voice tinged with anxiety.
Ruan Xiyue looked exhausted, her eyes filled with worry. She gently shook her head and said:
“Holy Mother Lier, may I explain to you in more detail later? The situation is urgent. I beg you to help me by praying for my people and the wounded warriors of other tribes, and by bestowing upon them the sacred hymns of the Beast God to help them recover from their injuries as soon as possible.”
The Holy Maiden of Leerbeast City nodded without hesitation, quickly turned around, and directed the surrounding orcs: "Everyone, help quickly! Carry the seriously wounded orcs to the sacrificial square! Be fast!"
When the group finally arrived at the sacrificial square of the City of Leer, Ruan Xiyue felt as if she had stepped into a mysterious and solemn otherworld. A breathtaking and magnificent scene of prayer unfolded before her eyes.
The moment Ruan Xiyue stepped into the square, she keenly sensed a strange fluctuation in the air.
That was the Holy Mother of Leer using her unique abilities, drawing upon the mysterious and powerful energy of heaven and earth.
This energy instantly reminded her of the scene when Jiu Chen's master, the Golden Cup Priest, broke the bloodline life-stealing spell for her two cubs. However, the energy stirred up by the Holy Mother of Lier now had a more domineering and magnificent aura.
Previously, Ruan Xiyue's understanding of the title "Holy Female" was only superficial. She thought it was just because of her strong fertility and high level of supernatural ability that she could enjoy supreme rights and many benefits.
But at this moment, the grand ceremony before her, the mysterious power permeating the air, and the sacred hymns of the Beast God echoing in every corner of the square completely overturned her previous ideas.
She deeply realized that the duties of a saint were far more important than those superficial rights.
Saint Mary Lear was completely absorbed in the prayer, her forehead covered with beads of sweat, each one shimmering in the sunlight as a testament to her all-out effort.
Despite being utterly exhausted, she gritted her teeth and persevered, raising her hands high and chanting incantations. With unwavering determination, she drew upon the energy of heaven and earth, hoping to provide each severely wounded orc with enough energy to help them escape the brink of death.
Meanwhile, in another part of the square, witch doctors and their apprentices were also working against the clock.
The witch doctors were focused, their eyes revealing awe and dedication to life.
They skillfully held the herbs in their hands and carefully applied them to the wounds of the severely injured orc, each movement cautious, for fear of hurting the wounded.
Those bottles of herbs, carrying their hopes for a cure, released a faint medicinal fragrance as they were applied, mingling with the mysterious energy permeating the air.
Ruan Xiyue was completely captivated by the sacred and solemn sense of ritual, and unconsciously immersed herself in it.
She closed her eyes slightly, the ancient melody echoing in her mind, and she hummed along softly.