The Cycle of Reincarnation in the Four-Courtyard House: A Journey Through the Heavens

On the left and right sides of the stone gate are lifelike statues of Anubis and Horus, one who governs the dead and the other who protects the king. The statues are solemn and dignified, with their eyes looking down at the front, giving off an invisible sense of oppression.

Just as the two stepped onto the ground at the bottom, a faint and eerie rustling sound suddenly came from the ground near the stone door in front of the passage.

The hard soil layer bulged slightly, and beneath the soil, countless living creatures seemed to be surging wildly, with the eerie sounds becoming increasingly dense and piercing.

Just seconds later, the ground burst open with a roar, and a dark swarm of insects surged out from the ground, covering the sky and densely packed together. These were the black scarabs, the most feared creatures in ancient Egyptian tombs!

The jet-black insect shells gleamed with a cold, eerie light in the dim light. Countless beetles crawled and surged about rapidly, filling the entire open space in front of the door, and a bloodthirsty, chilling aura emanated from them.

Evelyn, who had never seen such a terrifying scene before, tensed up instantly. The fear in her heart suddenly erupted, and she couldn't help but let out a piercing scream. She subconsciously clung tightly to Li Xiao in front of her.

These ancient tomb scarabs lie dormant underground year-round, bloodthirsty and ferocious, with an extremely keen sense of smell; they could detect the presence of living people as soon as they emerged.

The dark swarm of insects piled up in layers and surged wildly, like a surging black tide, rushing straight towards the two of them.

The dense array of insect shells rubbed against the ground, producing a harsh, rustling sound, like the approaching footsteps of death.

Faced with this terrifying swarm of insects that could devour a person in an instant, Evelyn trembled violently, her legs went weak, and she couldn't steady herself at all. She instinctively clung tightly to Li Xiao's chest, her eyes filled with extreme fear, and even her breathing became rapid.

But the next second, Evelyn's eyes widened in shock.

The swarm of scarabs that had come so aggressively began to disappear in large numbers when they were only ten meters away from the two of them, as if they had been wiped away by an invisible eraser.

The black tide over the entire open space disappeared at a speed visible to the naked eye. In less than ten seconds, tens of thousands of insects vanished completely, as if they had never existed.

A wave of shock and disbelief washed over Evelyn. She stared blankly at the empty floor, her voice trembling with disbelief: "What...what happened? Where did all those scarabs go?"

Seeing her still-shaken expression, Li Xiao gently pinched the tip of her delicate nose and said, "I've made those bugs disappear. Have you forgotten? I'm a magician who possesses ancient Eastern magic!"

Evelyn's mind flashed back to all the amazing adventures she had encountered along the way—Li Xiao conjuring up tents out of thin air, taking out various kinds of instant food, each and every one of which was a magical skill beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.

Without a doubt, she accepted the explanation instantly. The fear in her heart completely dissipated, replaced by a heart full of dependence and affection.

The man in front of her always protected her in dire situations; he was omnipotent and gave her a sense of security she had never felt before.

The scarab swarm didn't just disappear into thin air; he absorbed it into his personal miniature world.

He knew that this ancient Egyptian scarab beetle, a forbidden species, was extremely special. It was an ancient species that symbolized rebirth and reincarnation. Not only was it long-lived, but it was also extremely deadly. It would be a great pity to exterminate them all.

Therefore, he specially created a separate space in his portable miniature world to properly house all the scarabs, simulating the cold and gloomy environment of an ancient tomb, so that they could freely inhabit, reproduce, and survive.

These peculiar ancient Egyptian insects, if kept for domestication and breeding, might come in very handy in the future.

Li Xiao stepped forward and, facing the last giant stone door, casually shattered the mechanism behind it.

With a low, grinding sound, the heavy stone door slowly opened inward, and Li Xiao was the first to step inside.

Evelyn, who was right behind her, gripped her powerful flashlight, and two bright beams of light pierced through the darkness, pouring into the underground secret realm behind the door.

A dazzling golden light rushed towards her, so bright it instantly dazzled Evelyn's eyes.

She subconsciously squinted and slightly raised her hand to shield her eyes from the light, completely stunned by the scene before her.

This underground space is extremely large, covering an area comparable to a standard football field. The high dome is hidden in the dark depths, stretching as far as the eye can see. The extremely open space fully demonstrates the magnificent grandeur of the Pharaoh's forbidden land.

Inside the hall, there was no trace of the decay and ruin of the ancient tomb; instead, there were mountains of priceless treasures.

The artifacts, forged from pure gold, include exquisite gold sacrificial vessels, gilded sculptures, and gold-inlaid ritual objects, all neatly arranged with beautiful patterns and unparalleled craftsmanship. Even after three thousand years, they still retain their warm golden luster and brilliance.

On the ground, fist-sized gems of various colors were piled up like mountains, their red and blue hues translucent, their brilliance shimmering and dazzling.

Countless ancient gold coins bearing the image of Pharaoh Seti I were stacked in layers, covering a large area of ​​the ground.

The burial goods were numerous and varied, piled up in layers, far exceeding Evelyn's knowledge.

Evelyn, having calmed her initial shock, gently swept the beam of her flashlight across the sea of ​​treasures, her voice filled with disbelief and astonishment: "Oh my God! The sheer quantity of these burial goods is simply astonishing!"

She took a deep breath and, after a rough estimate, said, "Leaving aside these historically significant ancient Egyptian artifacts with extremely high archaeological research value, the pure gold used to make these objects alone weighs over twenty tons!"

That's not all. A glance across the corner of the hall revealed a mountain of rare, exquisite gemstones, each one a dazzling display of light and color, capable of fetching an astonishing price.

Faced with mountains of gold and jewels, Li Xiao remained unmoved, his eyes showing no emotion whatsoever.

His gaze swept across the entire ocean of treasure, precisely locking onto the deepest and most hidden dark corner of the underground palace, where the light and shadow were dim and filled with a faint, cold, deathly aura.

Li Xiao said calmly, "Imhotep, come out. The Book of the Dead that you've been longing for is with me."

The moment he finished speaking, a flash of light appeared in Li Xiao's palm, and the black scripture, which was entirely black and controlled the forbidden power of the undead, appeared in his hand. The dark pages gleamed coldly under the light of the torches in the underground palace.

The shadows in the corner of the underground palace slowly shifted, and under the illumination of the flickering torches on both sides, a tall figure slowly emerged from the darkness, exposed to the firelight.

At this moment, Imhotep had long since shed its decayed and shriveled mummy form and completely reverted to its human form from three thousand years ago.

His bald head was shiny and gleaming. He was tall and strong, with broad shoulders and a narrow waist. His muscles were smooth and firm, exuding a powerful sense of strength.

His face was deep and three-dimensional, with a cold and gloomy look in his eyes, exuding a gloomy and violent temperament. His facial features were exquisite and sharp, making him an extremely handsome man in the eyes of Westerners.

It was precisely because of her outstanding appearance and unique temperament that Anshuna, the Pharaoh's favorite concubine, was willing to fall in love with him, even at the cost of abandoning her royal power and sacrificing herself for love.

Having devoured the life essence of living beings last night, Imhotep has completely repaired his damaged body, shedding his original terrifying appearance and fully restoring his former appearance.

In his arms was a gilded, radiant scripture.

The golden pages gleamed in the firelight and the golden glow of the treasure, sacred and majestic, a stark contrast to the dark and eerie Book of the Dead.

This is the legendary supreme relic that can strip the undead of their magic and seal away evil curses—the Golden Book of the Sun.