ATPnovel Chapter 1542: 183: What to Choose
Chapter 1542: 183: What to Choose
Chapter 1542: Chapter 183: What to ChooseLittle Nagging Old Lady was well aware of what had happened.
For many years, she had adhered to the will of her beloved, firmly steering the direction of the Holy Tribe.
She had been a firm believer in the Dragon God since childhood, trusting in the Dragon God’s greatness and flawlessness.
Yet, unforeseen changes have occurred, and even the Dragon God seems to have encountered some issues.
The divine oracles often manifest as chaotic and incomprehensible…
Initially, divine miracles were frequent, and the oracles often descended, but they were incoherent and contradictory, pointing here and there.
Following her beloved’s advice, she only heeded the oracles beneficial to the future of the Holy Tribe, treating them as decrees. The chaotic and contradictory oracles, she chose to ignore.
As to what was beneficial to the future of the Holy Tribe, Guan Yan had long established detailed standards. Over the years, she gradually formed her own understanding as well.
Days of peace and harmony, fair and just rules, qualities of kindness, bravery, and responsibility…
The future of the Holy Tribe should be one of peace and happiness.
Only then did she realize and confirm…
She believed in Guan Yan more than the Dragon God.
Compared to the faith in the Dragon God, she had more faith in the beautiful future of the tribe.
Guan Yan never denied the Dragon God in her presence, until his death, only leaving behind ways to deal with Yan Xiao.
But she had eyes to see and a heart to feel.
She knew what was the better choice for the Holy Tribe.
Many young people of the Holy Tribe thought today’s life was taken for granted, feeling pain for traditions like “the Hunt,” and resentment towards the Night Attack.
She had lived through dark times, understanding what days of greater pain and suffering looked like.
The enlightenment of the Senhai Holy Clan was devised by Guan Yan, but the specifics of its implementation over hundreds of years were gradually accomplished by her. Transforming all that Guan Yan initially envisioned into reality… was done through her relentless, day-and-night stitching.
She realized that the chaotic oracles were slowly eroding her heart, attempting to lead her towards the “chaotic” side. Over time and with the accumulation of chaos, she gradually became unable to resist.
Thus, she started selecting the Blue Holy Daughters, replacing them generation after generation, to listen to the oracles on her behalf.
If a Blue Holy Daughter influenced by the chaotic oracles had to spend ten years living in the sacrificial chamber. Only after ten uneventful years could she return to the Holy Tribe and lead a normal life. If her replacement was merely a timely rotation without any disorderly behavior, such measures were unnecessary.
She herself continuously occupied the position of Priest, thus possessing the “interpretation rights” to the oracles, ensuring that the descended oracles never deviated from the path, maintaining peace for centuries.
In later years, the oracles descended less frequently, and the occurrences of chaotic oracles became increasingly rare. Everything led towards a good direction, and the Dragon God seemed to be “returning to normal” little by little…
But Qinghua’s current state clearly indicates that she has heard those chaotic oracles again and has already been affected.
Even though this day came too early, it was unavoidable to replace her…
Forcing a young maiden to live alone in the sacrificial chamber for ten years is undoubtedly cruel, but there’s no other choice.
The old woman knew very well what those completely swayed by chaotic oracles would eventually become.
Over the long years, there were some Holy Daughters whom she had personally ended…
The next Blue Holy Daughter she intended to be Little Guo’er, which is why she kept her by her side for teaching. In another decade or so, Qinghua would lead her own life, be it settling down or exploring the world, and by then, Little Guo’er would be just the right age to take over the task of listening to divine wills.
But now, it’s obviously not feasible.
Little Guo’er is still too young, so who else in the tribe is suitable?
The priestess of the Senhai Holy Clan was weighed down by heavy worries, a multitude of concerns deepening her furrows.
How could Qinghua have problems at such a time? She is kind-hearted, strong-willed, and has not been Blue Holy Daughter for many years, having heard the oracles only a few times…
Typically, it takes accumulating dozens of chaotic oracles for a Holy Daughter to be affected, resulting in disorderly behavior.
Did something happen to the Dragon God again?
The white-haired old woman looked at Qinghua, her eyes filled with sorrow.
“I don’t want to hear it… I don’t want to hear,” Qinghua tightly shut her eyes, covering her ears, her expression pained: “But it echoes in my heart when I sleep, rings in my ears when I walk, no matter what I do or where I go, that voice always resounds… I don’t want to hear it, but I can’t not hear it! I am the Blue Holy Daughter, born to listen to the deity’s will. This is the meaning… the value of my existence!”
“Listen to me, child…” Little Nagging Old Lady gently placed the book back on the shelf with delicate movements.
She rose from the rocking chair and walked to Qinghua, gently embracing her.
She watched this child grow up, transforming from a shy girl into a beauty that the samurais of the Holy Tribe could not take their eyes off.
She knew her pain and could feel her struggle.
She lightly caressed her long hair: “You are Qinghua. You were born for yourself; your existence is to bring yourself happiness. It’s not about divine will nor does it need to reflect any value. Child, do you know? Your very existence, to me, is already invaluable.”
“What you say is different… Why is it different?” Qinghua held her head in her hands, sounding more pained, with a touch of tears in her voice: “Priestess! Grandma! Dragon God! What should I do… what do I do?”
“What’s different?” Little Nagging Old Lady gently caressed her, her voice kind: “Tell me, what did you hear?”