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Chapter 145 Chu Xuan: Leave it to me [Fourth update, requesting monthly votes]

[Participating in the killing of Imhotep will reward you with one B-rank side quest and 5000 points.]

[Complete the side quest and completely kill the Undead Priest Imhotep. Reward: 1 C-rank side quest for the entire team, 2000 reward points]

[Complete Main Quest 1: Bury the Undead Priest Imhotep before Ankuru resurrects. Reward: 1 D-rank side quest for the entire team, 1000 reward points.]

Because Fang Ge's side had already triggered the main storyline of the horror movie, the Central Continent Team did not return after killing Imhotep.

On the contrary, the main mission of the East American team has completely failed... Orlando has been annihilated by the God!
"Wait a minute! Didn't we lose a point and a kill?" Zheng Zha belatedly realized that something was wrong.

No, Fang Ge! Give me back my head!

"Strictly speaking, no, because we triggered the side quest 'Stop the Plot of the God of Set.' Once we complete the side quest, we can actually get an extra C-rank side quest... And that guy, it seems, should also have a kill reward."

Chu Xuan's voice entered Zheng Zha's mind, dispelling Zheng Zha's doubts.

Yes! Yes! How could the captain make a mistake?

Zheng Zha cursed himself inwardly for having such distrust towards the captain; he was being far too arrogant.

Because of Orendor's sudden death, and even the disappearance of his body, the means given by the god Set instantly lost their foundation!

The phantom image of the colossal energy weapon that had been formed began to flicker continuously, as if it was about to collapse at any moment!
No wonder... Fang Ge called it "shuai pao" (literally "crash cannon").

"But... this thing doesn't look like something you can eat in one bite, does it?"

Zhan Lan compared the size of the giant snake's mouth with the size of the giant warrior's phantom.

"It should refer to the core part, that is, the sphere-shaped substance. It may be some kind of divine artifact, or divinity."

Chu Xuan said calmly.

"This is a product of the God of Set's conspiracy, and it seems to only have the power to strike once... I don't think it's targeting us."

"As outsiders, our strength is not so great that even the main god cannot ignore us. To describe it as a 'conspiracy' is even more inappropriate..."

"I believe its goal is the city of the dead."

The city of the dead?
"According to the lore of gods and ghosts, the City of the Dead is where the pharaohs of past dynasties are buried. I know this conflicts with the pyramids, but if that's the case, does it mean..."

Qi Tengyi suddenly interrupted:

"Osiris is... also buried here?"

Is the hatred between them so great that they would even tear down someone's grave?

"So, does that mean Seth's grave is the capital of the dead?" Zheng Zha discovered a blind spot.

"During the reign of Sheis of the 26th Dynasty, after the Egyptians defeated the Assyrians, a revival of antiquity arose. Set, as an evil god, was once again degraded, his temples were demolished, his statues and name were removed, and the worship of him completely declined..."

Qi Teng began by describing his professional knowledge:

"Throughout the post-Egyptian era, Set was regarded as an enemy of Egypt and the embodiment of evil. During the Greek period, the Greeks associated Set with Typhon from ancient Greek mythology, as both were evil storm gods. Set further became a despised demon, the source of all evil, and remained an enemy of the gods until the disappearance of ancient Egyptian religion."

"However, Set was indeed initially revered as the patron god of Upper Egypt. It was only after Horus became the chief god of the state that Set's image in mythology gradually transformed into that of an evil being. This was because his murder of Osiris sparked a war with Horus that lasted for over 80 years for the right to the throne..."

What ancient hatred...

For immortal gods, many things are about saving face, whether in the East or the West.

When Seth bestowed divine power upon them in the temple, did he not know that Wang Xia was nearby? Did he not know that the Central Continent Team was monitoring them?
Chu Xuan believed that Seth definitely knew all of this, but he still did it anyway.

why?
Because Imhotep was once an undead priest serving Osiris and Anubis. His betrayal... brought shame upon Osiris and also pleased Set, his mortal enemy.

If Imhotep manages to successfully enter the City of the Dead and use the Book of the Dead to resurrect Anzul'na...

That would be the ultimate insult!
"That god was never meant to be a servant."

Chu Xuan stated his deduction: "He just wants to cause some unpleasantness for his old rival."

"Gulp..." Zheng Zha swallowed.

Gods fight over face, mortals fight to the death...

"Aren't you still in the City of the Dead? Why aren't you leaving yet!" Zheng Zha urged impatiently.

"The wisdom of mortals. Since the side quest is to stop Seth, it means that completing the quest means the City of the Dead will be unaffected."

Chu Xuan accepted the Spear of Judgment from Qi Tengyi—it had been seized from Park Soo-hyun. Besides this divine weapon, there was also a [Rebirth Cross], which required two B-rank side quests to redeem!
[The Rebirth Cross, from Warcraft III, allows the holder to revive five minutes after death, recovering half of their original health. They can also choose to leave the current story world; leaving will forfeit any rewards from that world. Requires two B-rank side quests and 7000 reward points.]

This thing is practically an essential item for breeders. The safest way to use it, of course, is to [commit suicide] when you realize things are hopeless!
Otherwise, situations like Park Soo-hyun's, where someone touches his corpse during his resurrection, causing him to lose his cross badge and making resurrection impossible, could easily occur.

"...I just want to know what to do now!" Zheng Zha was very dissatisfied with Chu Xuan's riddle-like behavior.

He needs clearer instructions!

Chu Xuan replied calmly, "Do nothing, wait for him to launch an attack, and then I will defend against it. Finally, let Zhan Lan consume the energy core."

? ?
To be honest, Zheng Zha had never seen Chu Xuan make a move.

But they have the Heavenly Ring. If Seth's target is the City of the Dead... there shouldn't be any problem, right?

Zheng Zha had never seen Chu Xuan and Fang Ge miscalculate before. Even though their conversations were very cryptic, their plans were very strange, and their process was very bizarre, the result was always good.

Chu Xuan learned a lesson from the Samsara Army's score-farming incident.

That is, if consumables are used up, the main god will consider that the combat power has been reduced and cannot be used as an evaluation indicator for the reincarnation team.

Therefore... there is no need to continue revealing our power.

The phantom had evolved to its final stage, and the scene was terrifying!

The sky was torn apart, and thunder roared.

Solemn and majestic, as if a god had descended!
There was an endless, terrifying pressure, like a surging tide, sweeping across the heavens and earth, threatening to shatter one's body.

The translucent blue humanoid creature, tens of meters tall, was majestic and robust, with thick, sturdy shoulders covered in shoulder armor with sharp spikes. On its back were a pair of triangular wings that matched its height, enough to demonstrate its unparalleled power and supreme majesty.

Its head is covered with spiky protrusions of various shapes, and a three-spiky crown stands on top of its head, like a symbol of a king.

Its eyes were fiery red, and a gleaming blue gemstone was set in the center of its forehead.

Its blue body is covered with complex and intricate magical runes, revealing a mysterious and unpredictable power.

He is the embodiment of power, and the overwhelming aura he exudes is unbearable.

Then, He moved, and swung that enormous fist!

When the divine fist was unleashed, mountains collapsed and seas raged, the sun and moon lost their light, and the stars shifted and the constellations changed—it was terrifying to the extreme.

"God Hand Crash!"

(End of this chapter)