21st Century Necromancer
Chapter 978 - 971: Choosing a Path

For a Necromancer, the Garden of Osiris is an irresistible temptation.

Osiris, the first mummy in Ancient Egyptian mythology, is the ruler and judge of the Netherworld. When a soul enters the Netherworld, it must place its heart on the scales before Osiris to undergo judgment.

In the Ancient Egyptians' religious beliefs, souls are weightless. Evil deeds burden the soul, making it heavy. If the heart, symbolizing the soul, weighs more than the feather of Ma'at—the Goddess of Truth and Justice—then the soul will be devoured by Ammut, a monstrous creature with the head of a crocodile, the upper body of a lion, and the lower body of a hippopotamus, and it will never find eternal rest.

But if the soul is lighter than Ma'at's feather, the deceased's spirit can enter the Fields of Iaru, the resting place for souls where eternal life is granted.

However, the idea of souls being judged in this manner likely emerged only after Osiris's divine authority became strong in later periods.

According to the information provided by Major General Claire, in the early days of Ancient Egypt, the resting place for the deceased was the Garden of Osiris.

This was a temptation that Chen Yu could not resist.

Although as a Necromancer he had inherited the complete legacy of the Necromancy School, this was merely knowledge.

Ancient practitioners of magic emphasized the need for four elements: wealth, companionship, methods, and access to sacred grounds. Possessing a mere manual did not mean achieving immortality or eternal life.

The practice of cultivation consumes resources, and only with sufficient resources can one advance in cultivation.

To anyone, Osiris's Garden would appear as a dazzling gold-filled super treasury.

Not to mention the possible Divine Artifacts related to Osiris that might lie within, but the burial goods accompanying the Ancient Egyptian royal families and Pharaohs from the Pre-Dynastic Period—none of these items could be simple.

More importantly, to a Necromancer, the mummies of these Pharaohs, who were considered incarnations of deities during their lifetimes, represented Demigod-level necrotic materials that required no further processing—absolutely top-tier Necromancy Series resources!

It's worth noting that although the Pre-Dynastic Era of Ancient Egypt was merely the formative period of Ancient Egypt, far from the mightiest Eighteenth Dynasty that unified the entire Nile River Basin in later times, it was the era closest to the Age of Mythology!

Chinese Civilization often speaks of its five thousand years of history, tracing back to the Yan and Huang Dynasties, yet this claim often fails to receive recognition within the international historical community due to the mythological nature of the Yan and Huang narratives and the lack of archaeological evidence supporting their existence.

As a result, the international community typically acknowledges the history of Chinese Civilization beginning only with the Xia, Shang, and Zhou Dynasties, eras substantiated by Oracle Bone Script as textual proof of civilization and statehood.

Earlier histories have been confirmed only after the success of the Chinese Civilization Origin Exploration Program, which yielded significant results, pushing China's entry into the age of civilization back to 5000 BCE, rewriting history textbooks.

For Ancient Egypt, its Pre-Dynastic Period could be traced as far back as 4000 BCE. During this time, the foundations of kingdoms and royal authority began to emerge, with one of its most notable figures being King Scorpion of the Zero Dynasty.

Thinking of these things, Chen Yu couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement. A six-thousand-year-old Demigod corpse resting in the domain of a Nether God—one could only imagine the incredible power and value contained within this body. Even in the Multiverse, such a treasure would prompt Necromancers to compete fiercely. And now, an entire graveyard of such corpses awaited him.

"Major General Claire, have you truly confirmed the location of the Garden? What exactly can you tell me about it?" Chen Yu looked at Major General Claire, deciding to get involved.

"Of course! It seems Lord Chen Yu has taken an interest in this matter?" Major General Claire, hearing Chen Yu's question, realized his information had successfully piqued Chen Yu's curiosity. He extended an invitation: "But is this something we should discuss here? Though it's not confidential, it's not suitable for ordinary ears to overhear, wouldn't you say?"

As Major General Claire spoke, his eyes surveyed the surroundings, pausing momentarily on Inomata Naoki as if to hint at the other soldiers dining in the restaurant.

Chen Yu glanced at the soldiers eating in the restaurant. He nodded and said, "Then let's find another place to talk."

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When Chen Yu, his wife, and Major General Claire emerged from the USS Iwo Jima after discussing the Garden of Osiris, the sun was already setting.

The golden twilight illuminated the massive sea monster sprawled half-submerged in the water, exuding a peculiar grandeur.

While Chen Yu and his wife were discussing matters with Major General Claire, Inomata Naoki had excused himself. He understood that these topics were far beyond his scope of knowledge. Though his curiosity and admiration grew tremendously, he also knew the harsh reality—he was just an ordinary man. Yearning and curiosity were one thing, but delving into such affairs was akin to courting death.

However, as his eyes wandered over the towering sea monster resembling a mountain, Inomata Naoki couldn't help but daydream about achieving the level of power Chen Yu possessed.

"Naoki, what are you staring at?" Chen Yu, now dressed in ordinary clothing without the intimidating aura he had displayed earlier, walked toward Inomata Naoki. Seeing him gazing at the massive sea monster, Chen Yu asked casually.

Inomata Naoki turned to look at Chen Yu and his wife, their current appearances entirely ordinary, devoid of the godlike majesty they had exuded just moments ago. The drastic contrast filled Inomata Naoki with an overwhelming sense of dissonance and awe.

Who would have thought that these two seemingly ordinary individuals could defeat such a colossal creature of the sea?

As the thought settled, Inomata Naoki felt a surge of emotion and couldn't hold back, saying to Chen Yu, "Brother Yu, this Osiris's Garden you mentioned—could you take me along when you go? I'd love to see it."

"Naoki, you want to see it?" Chen Yu glanced at Inomata Naoki, slightly furrowing his brows—not out of reluctance to bring him, but out of concern for his safety.

"I know I'm just an ordinary person, but—but…" Inomata Naoki's voice trembled with emotion as he earnestly stared at Chen Yu, saying, "I truly want to see it! I want to witness it firsthand! Even if it means risking my life!"

"Alright, very well." Chen Yu looked at Inomata Naoki and, without much deliberation, agreed. "Major General Claire will bring along some American soldiers. Stick close to them, don't wander off, and I'll give you something to protect yourself with later—it should be fine."

"Brother Yu! Thank you!" Inomata Naoki's gratitude burst forth as he enthusiastically thanked Chen Yu, surprised that Chen Yu agreed to his request so readily.

Chen Yu shook his head, saying nothing more, and simply patted Inomata Naoki's shoulder.

People choose their own paths. Since Inomata Naoki had chosen his, Chen Yu wouldn't interfere.

"Alright then, let's deal with this Giant Sea Monster and head back. Little Yixi hasn't seen us all day; she's probably worried," Chen Yu said as he turned his attention to the massive sea creature before them.

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