The Great Seminary

Chapter 280 The Artifact of the Hive Lord

By this time, it was completely dark on True Dragon Island.

On the outskirts of MF County, a steam train spews out hot white steam from its locomotive.

The train carriages, laden with bright green watermelons covered in thick felt, roared past.

Zhang Gui, who was less than a hundred steps from the railway tracks, squatted on the ground and waited for the train carrying melons to pass by with a clanging sound.

Silence returned to the surroundings.

Looking up, I saw Maya, panting heavily and sweating profusely, supporting herself on the 'Flying Wheel'.

He asked in a strange manner:

"Here we go again. Do you have any more questions, True Spider Mayan Tribunal?"

"Your Majesty, the five most powerful empires in the Southern Red Continent are the Southern Nile, the Northern Nile, the Upper Eju, the Lower Eju, and Aksum."

But Aksum was once also divided into Golden Aksum, which worshipped Simba Quetzalcoatl, the god of beasts.

And the Silver Aksum, who worships the Maya, the Lord of the Hive, the True Spider.

At that time, these two great gods were enemies who led their respective pantheons in a struggle against each other.

They were once a couple who abandoned their most powerful follower and partner, turning enemies into friends and creating the golden age of Aksum and the silver age of Aksum.

However, Simba Queer the Lion and Maya the Spider both ventured deep into the underground cave to hunt down the powerful members of the Hundred Earth Demons, but unfortunately, they died in battle.

Simba Quetzalcoatl, the Lion, and his former wife, the Blood Lion, Ara, had a son, the Black Lion, Aranya.

After inheriting Simba's rule over Golden Aksum, she falsely accused Maya the True Spider of surrendering to the Hundred Earth Demons and assassinated her husband.

And use this as an excuse.

During a banquet, he shamelessly assassinated his half-sister, 'Lionhead Spider' Amya.

Ultimately, they annexed Silver Aksum…

Maya the Spider was afraid that Zhang Gui would wave his hand again and move her away, so she didn't say anything unnecessary.

He went straight to the point and revealed his background.

"Thus, the descendants of the once most illustrious divine family of Southern Red Continent, the rulers of Silver Aksum, and the 'Lion-Headed Spider' Ameia, were exiled in the wilderness of Southern Red Continent."

Later, the river of time flowed slowly.

Gradually, both the 'True Spider' Maya and the 'Lion-Headed Spider' Ameia disappeared into the long river of history.

Aside from the theologians, no one even knew that Aksum was once divided into two territories: 'Gold' and 'Silver'.

Therefore, my ancestors, in order to never forget the glory and sublimity of their forefathers.

She changed her name to 'True Spider Maya'.

And he passed this glorious name on to me.

Unfortunately, although I inherited the glory of the 'True Spider' Maya, I did not inherit His powerful bloodline.

In the end, they were captured by the slave-catching team from Nanhezhou and put on a cargo ship that was selling slaves.

I had already given up hope, but you saved me...

Zhang Gui had never heard of Maya, the lord of the insect nest in the Southern Red Continent, or Simba, the god of all beasts.

Naturally, they had no idea about the love, hate, and grudges between them.

But just think about it, whether it's true or not, it's something from tens of thousands of years ago.

So what Maya the Spider said is essentially the same as him being kidnapped by a group of thugs a few years ago, before he gained supernatural powers.

Then he was saved by a powerful figure, and he said to that figure...
"Actually, I am a descendant of the ancient god Kuafu. Although I am poor and weak, my bloodline is noble..."

No matter how lively the discussion is, it's all meaningless.

Zhang Gui then interrupted Maya the Spider, "What exactly are you trying to say, Maya the Spider?"

"Great earth god, king of the great island, true dragon emperor."

I once dared not reveal my identity because I distrusted your fairness, justice, kindness and generosity.

I missed the chance to ask for your help. But this time, I won't!

"True Spider Maya said with a firm expression."

Then she grabbed her hair violently and tore at it with all her might.

He peeled off a whole piece of scalp in front of Zhang Gui, leaving it bloody.

"This is the origin of the title 'True Spider' Maya 'Lord of the Insect Nest'."

I call it 'Lion Spider Jungle,' and present it to you here.

Zhang Gui was taken aback. He activated his divine authority to cover the blood-soaked scalp of the master, and indeed discovered something unusual.

When this scalp grew on the head of the true spider Maya, it was part of her identity, so she was naturally a 'living being'.

But now that it's been removed, although some signs of life may remain, it has undoubtedly been transformed into a 'dead thing'.

However, under Zhang Gui's divine power, it still possesses an unchanging 'vitality'.

"This is indeed a strange object."

Zhang Gui muttered in astonishment as he got up, took a few steps to the True Spider Maya, and took the scalp into his hand.
What is its function?

"Just as the unique feature of Eastern civilization is 'mechanical arts,' the unique feature of Western civilization is 'alchemy.'"

The unique feature of the civilization in Nan Chizhou is its 'secret medicine livestock'.

The 'Lion Spider Jungle' is essentially a magical artifact that can cultivate the most precious and powerful 'secret medicine' and graze 'livestock'.

As long as you provide it with spiritually potent flesh and blood and spider eggs.

It can then give birth to the 'secret medicine beast,' the lion-headed spider, which can eventually rival the gods.

Zhang Gui knew that in Nan Chizhou, "livestock" was not entirely a derogatory term; it also meant "a partner lacking wisdom."

But Maya's explanation was too bizarre, making him shake his head in disbelief.
"That's it? Is it really that amazing?"

“Your Majesty, you will know once you wear the ‘Lion Spider Jungle’ on your head and become one with it.”

"True Spider Maya said seriously."

By this time, her torn scalp had completely healed, and stubble of hair was sprouting on her head.

Seeing this, Zhang Gui was so stunned that he actually put the scalp he was holding on his head.

In an instant, the scalp pierced through his hair and adhered tightly to his skin.

After a moment of mental confusion, Zhang Gui felt a vast, dark forest appear before him.

Upon closer inspection, the trees in the jungle actually resemble individual strands of hair.

The soil beneath the tree roots, like fleshy skin, sprouts countless roots and shoots of flowers and grasses.

What do you want to exchange?

Although it cannot yet be confirmed that the 'Lion Spider Jungle' can produce 'secret medicine livestock' that can rival those of the gods.

And even if such a miracle could be achieved, Zhang Gui would inevitably have to pay a huge price.

But he could already sense that the 'scalp' of the true spider Maya was priceless.

“It’s very simple, Your Majesty.”

All I need is for you to trust Prime Minister Song Wenhua as much as you trust me now.

"Whatever social status and security you bestow upon Prime Minister Song Wenhua's family in the future, just grant me the same."

Maya the True Spider said respectfully.

Zhang Gui had expected her to ask for help in restoring her country or in establishing a new one, but he never expected to hear such a response.

After a moment of silence, he exclaimed in admiration:
“True Spider Maya, you are much wiser than I imagined.”

It is not a sign of weakness, but of great wisdom!

This is a condition that's really hard for me to afford.

(End of this chapter)