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Chapter 238 Signs of Arrival!
Chapter 238 Signs of Arrival!
Upon hearing that Lin Yu wanted to try again, Imhotep's expression became somewhat solemn. Although he was confident in his immortality, he was certain that the other party's final test would be extraordinary.
"Master Lin Yu, please!"
Although somewhat worried, Imhotep knew he couldn't run away, otherwise he would expose his weakness. Once the other side knew that he was still afraid of the Sun Sutra, the consequences would be obvious.
Lin Yu nodded, and then began to channel magic power into the dragon talisman.
One second, two seconds...
As Lin Yu channeled magic power into the Dragon Talisman, Imhotep sensed a deadly danger, as if if he were hit by this attack, not only would his immortality be shattered, but his soul would be annihilated, with no chance of resurrection!
Realizing that staying any longer would not only expose his weaknesses and lead to his burial, but would result in his soul being annihilated and never to be reborn, Imhotep did not hesitate any longer and transformed into sand to escape at top speed.
Seeing this, Lin Yu naturally wouldn't let Imhotep escape so easily. So, while maintaining the Dragon Talisman, he fired several magic cannons, hitting the sandstorm.
Imhotep's spell was naturally not immune to all attacks, so after being hit by Lin Yu's magic cannon, the sandstorm turned back into Imhotep and fell down.
"No, don't attack! If you kill me, you'll die too!"
Imhotep, who had fallen to the ground, immediately begged for mercy and made threatening remarks.
"I'm going to die? What do you mean?"
Lin Yu did not attack immediately, but instead became interested in what Imhotep had said.
A powerful figure like Imhotep wouldn't spout nonsense just because he's dead; he must have some basis for his words. Could he possibly have some other means to take someone down with him?
"Do you know how I got my immortality?"
Seeing that Lin Yu did not make a move directly, Imhotep breathed a sigh of relief.
"How did you get here?"
Lin Yu was indeed curious: how could a mage below the fourth rank achieve such an immortal body? Could it really be a spell bestowed by the gods?
"It was death that gave it to me."
Imhotep answered, but in a low voice, as if he was not proud of it.
Although it wasn't magic, was it truly a gift from the gods? However, Imhotep didn't seem happy about it.
Why would Death grant you immortality?
If it wasn't magic, then it must have been the power of a god. Although gods often roamed the mortal realm back then, they wouldn't bestow such power so casually. Besides, judging from Imhotep's tone, this bestowal didn't seem to be a good thing; he must have paid a considerable price.
"When I was captured and executed by the Pharaoh's guards, I sacrificed my soul to the Grim Reaper in order to see Ansu-na again. After entering the underworld and becoming a servant of the Grim Reaper, I also gained immortality bestowed upon me by the Grim Reaper."
It turned out to be the case.
No wonder Imhotep could be resurrected by reciting a spell from the Book of the Dead; it seems to be a deal he made with Death.
"Surely not just anyone can do this, is it because you're the High Priest?"
It's easy to understand this: there are plenty of people who believe in death and are willing to offer their souls to it, but obviously not everyone has the chance to be resurrected.
"No, it's because I'm about to reach the realm of gods; otherwise, no matter how loyal I am, I wouldn't have this opportunity."
Imhotep seemed to harbor some resentment towards the gods, but that wasn't what Lin Yu was concerned about.
"The realm of the gods?"
Imhotep is only at the peak of the third tier, at most on the path to the fourth tier. Can he really be called a god? Could it be that the gods of this world are only at the fourth tier?
"Indeed, although it is just a minor god who does not even deserve a title and can only serve as the servant of the Grim Reaper, it is still a god-level being and can be considered an important asset."
Imhotep chuckled self-deprecatingly.
Lin Yu roughly understood that in this world, reaching the fourth rank was enough to be called a god, although it was only the lowest level, but it was still different from ordinary people, and the fourth rank was indeed a stage of qualitative change.
"So you mean you're Death's prized possession, and if I kill you, Death will target me?"
"If He simply sends me back to the underworld, nothing will happen. But if He annihilates even my soul, then He might very well take action!"
"Can deities still manifest in this era?"
Although Lin Yu didn't know much about this world, he knew that gods had long since disappeared. If gods could easily appear in the world, how could there be a situation where gods had disappeared?
"In this era, gods cannot manifest themselves, but with the power of the Grim Reaper, it is still possible to cast some of their power into the mortal realm."
[Some power?]
Lin Yu hesitated for a moment.
Killing Imhotep might involve Death himself, which undoubtedly represents a high-level side quest. However, it's hard to say how powerful Death is. If he's too strong, it's pointless to fail the mission and it would be very dangerous. But Lin Yu is unwilling to give up just like that.
Seeing Lin Yu's hesitant expression, Imhotep became very nervous. He knew very well that Lin Yu's next choice would determine his life or death, but he didn't say anything more. He had already said what he needed to say, and now it was up to Lin Yu to make his choice.
[Let's give it a try!]
After thinking for a while, Lin Yu finally decided to give it a try.
Based on the available information, it can be inferred that the Grim Reaper has not reached the fifth rank, and may only be at the fourth rank. Therefore, the power he can devote may be quite limited. If he exchanges for another dog talisman, it should be enough to protect himself.
Although there are still risks, it's worth taking some risks for the sake of high-level side quests.
Lin Yu raised his hand and channeled magic power into the dragon talisman once more.
Seeing Lin Yu raise his hand, Imhotep already knew Lin Yu's choice. He closed his eyes in despair, knowing full well that his end was near.
Goodbye, Ankol!
Imhotep left his final words before turning to ashes in the flames of the dragon talisman.
Seeing that the lovestruck Imhotep was still thinking about Ansukuna, Lin Yu felt a pang of sympathy, but that was all; Imhotep didn't deserve any pity.
If we're talking about pitiful people, the tens of thousands of ordinary people in Cairo who died because of Imhotep are even more pitiful.
"Completely eliminate Imhotep, obtain one B-rank side quest, and receive 5000 reward points."
After Imhotep's death, Lin Yu heard the prompt from the Supreme God.
But in the next instant, a cloud as black as ink suddenly appeared in the clear sky. The cloud spread rapidly and soon covered the sky. The bright sun in the desert immediately became extremely dark, and even the temperature seemed to drop significantly, so much so that Lin Yu felt a chill.
But Lin Yu knew very well that the simple drop in temperature would not make him feel cold; it was probably the terrible danger that was about to strike that made him feel cold from the inside out.
The sky was obscured by pitch-black clouds, giving off a chilling sense of impending danger. Without a doubt, this was a sign that death was about to appear.
So Lin Yu immediately spent 100,000 points in the chat group to exchange for a dog talisman. When the dog talisman appeared in his palm, the chill in Lin Yu's heart was dispelled a little.
After exchanging for the dog charms, Lin Yu took out a bunch of top-tier potions to replenish his physical strength and magic power. Naturally, he wanted to be in the best possible condition to face the impending death.