Chapter 332 - 329 Tomb Raiders, Two Suns.
Ancient Egypt, one of the four ancient civilizations.
It was located in northeastern Africa, in the middle and lower reaches of the Nile River, which was now the Middle East.
This place could be summarized as 'one ancestor, two ethnic groups, three displacements, and four wars'.
Because of its special geographical location, it was the transportation hub between the east and west.
Coupled with religious and cultural differences, this area was in a chaotic state all year round.
Of course, there were also reasons for the interference and meddling of large nations.
Most people's impression of ancient Egypt was probably the dark and rustic temple buildings, the magnificent pyramids, and the mysterious sphinxes.
In fact, in addition to the above, the earliest mutant organization also appeared here.
Compared with Europe and North America, the Middle East, where three religions and nine streams were mixed and lived in groups, was actually a place where it was more convenient for someone to hide and receive less rejection and persecution.
In addition, the oldest mutant on earth, Apocalypse, was born in ancient Egypt.
After he became a noble Pharaoh, he turned all the loyal guards around him into mutants.
Later, Apocalypse fell into a deep sleep and was gradually forgotten.
But those who were transformed into mutants continued to develop their compatriots and grow in power.
In the Middle East, every warlord or religious leader possessed some kind of power.
More or less, they had several mutants as secret weapons in their hands.
Turn back the clock to 20 minutes ago…
Outside the pyramid.
In the endless desert of yellow sand.
A team of people was actively carrying out excavation work.
Looking at how they were dressed, they looked like a merchant caravan walking through the desert.
But judging from their behavior, they were more like a group of tomb raiders.
A pyramid was the tomb of ancient Egyptian kings, and these rulers were historically referred to as 'Pharaohs'.
Due to the profound influence of religious culture, the ancient Egyptians developed a deep-rooted concept of an 'afterlife'.
They believed that the earthly world was only a temporary dwelling and that eternity could only be achieved after death.
Therefore, every ancient Egyptian, especially the noble class…
Would carefully prepare their graves to gain eternal life after death.
The pyramids of the Pharaohs' tombs, signifying the 'Stairway to Heaven', were naturally even more magnificent.
When they died, they would use various precious jewels and antiques as funerary objects.
Those rulers enjoyed great honor during their lifetime, and after their death, they were eager to bring their power and glory to the underworld.
They just didn't know that using a magnificent building like the pyramids as tombs could not only demonstrate their own power and majesty but also attract an endless stream of tomb raiders.
For example, right now.
"Are you sure it's here?"
A brash man with a beard frowned and asked.
"I'm looking for Pharaoh's tomb, just like Tutankhamun's tomb. One that will make a lot of money for us!"
Tutankhamun was also an Egyptian Pharaoh. His tomb was located in the Valley of the Kings and was later discovered by a British archaeologist.
The funerary objects inside were priceless. Just the gold mask, which weighed 10 kilograms and was inlaid with various precious stones, could be auctioned at a sky-high price.
According to statistics, museums valued some of the antiques and gold excavated, as much as £6.5 billion.
It's an astronomical amount, enough to make anyone crazy.
Since the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb, the archaeologists who participated in the exploration work became rich overnight and attracted countless envious eyes.
Correspondingly, the Valley of the Kings, which was dedicated to the burial of Pharaoh and his concubines, was also full of dug-out holes.
Any place where there might be treasure buried had been enthusiastically visited by grave robbers.
"Caliban is not lying. I can feel that there's a pyramid underneath that hasn't been discovered. It's buried underground."
A bald man, who looked like he had albinism, said in a positive tone.
His name was Caliban, and he was an Alpha mutant.
With excellent sensory abilities, not only can he detect nearby compatriots but also survey the terrain. He could be called a human radar.
"I hope you didn't make a mistake."
The bearded man said with a warning.
Archaeological work in Egypt had been one of the hottest investments in recent years.
Many wealthy aristocrats liked to look for archaeologists and "sponsor" them in looking for Pharaoh's tombs.
If they succeeded once, they would be rewarded with a great deal of money.
Just like the great voyages that once prevailed, when royalty sponsored voyagers who discovered new lands and brought back gold and spices.
"Caliban doesn't make mistakes."
The bald man seemed to be afraid of the sun and covered himself with a hood.
He was one of the most famous black-market dealers and intelligence brokers in the Middle East.
As a mutant, he wasn't discriminated against but also prospered.
"Dig down, and you will definitely be surprised."
Caliban hid in the shadows. In his perception, there was a magnificent pyramid underground.
Judging from the size and scale, it was definitely not much worse than Tutankhamun's tomb.
His deal with the bearded man was to find the other man a pyramid tomb that grave robbers hadn't visited.
He could get a generous reward, as well as protection from private armed forces.
The bearded man was a major warlord in the Middle East, and the employer behind him was even more mysterious.
They belonged to the class of people Caliban couldn't offend.
"Found it!"
Someone dug up the entrance to the pyramid.
"It's sealed from the inside. We can only use explosives to open it!"
When the bearded man heard that the entrance was sealed, there was a hint of joy in his eyes.
This meant that tomb raiders hadn't visited it, and the tomb was still intact, like a virgin.
"Blast it! Blow it up!"
The bearded man shouted.
He was employed by an organization in England that specialized in finding ancient relics, such as pyramids and Pharaohs' coffins.
Some rich and powerful Englishmen seemed to be interested in mystical forces.
Whenever there was news in this area, they would contact him and actively provide a lot of manpower and material resources.
"Well done, Caliban! You really are useful."
The bearded man was very pleased and didn't hesitate to praise.
Soon, the explosives were laid out.
Boom boom! Boom boom boom!
A huge sound exploded out, shaking up the gravel on the ground.
The entrance to the interior of the pyramid had been unsealed.
"Send in a team first! Check out the situation!"
The bearded man commanded.
To prevent tomb raiders from destroying tombs and disturbing the Pharaoh's sleep…
Some pyramids were designed with various mechanisms at the beginning of their construction.
After the uninvited guests met their deaths, there were stories of 'Pharaoh's curse', 'ghost hauntings', and other such frightening stories.
"If we can find some good things, the Englishman should be a bit more generous."
The bearded man had a good dream. A local warlord like him might have a better future if he could please that Englishman.
"Wait …"
A few minutes later, hiding in the shadows, Caliban's face slightly changed, as if he had sensed something.
A flash of fear rose in his eyes. He rushed to the bearded man's side.
Ignoring the scorching sunlight, he urgently said, "Get out of here! There's someone inside …!"
'Someone inside?'
The pyramids were tombs of the Pharaohs. In addition to mummies and dried corpses, what else could there be?
The bearded man's question was still stuck in his throat when the ground suddenly shook, far greater than the movement caused by explosives.
Gravel, like running water, kept rolling and forming swirls of varying sizes.
Boom!
The pyramid, which was buried in the ground, suddenly rose.
The terrifying pressure, which seemed to flow down like a waterfall, made everyone in the crowd feel as if they were smothered.
The magnificent pyramid rose from the ground and revealed its true face.
Immediately after, a tall figure dressed in metal battle armor, full of majesty, came out of it.
"Could it be … Apocalypse?"
Caliban shivered. In his perception, the tall figure was like a huge mountain, pressing down on people, leaving them breathless.
The energy glow radiated out and generated heat as if it were solid.
Just like the sun god in ancient Egyptian mythology, people couldn't help but feel as if they needed to kneel down and worship.
Caliban immediately thought of the legendary Apocalypse, the oldest mutant on earth.
He couldn't think of any other mutant who could possess such a terrifying aura except for him.
"But why is there … another one?"
Trembling, Caliban slowly knelt down.
His inner shock hadn't calmed down as he felt another powerful existence.
The man radiated an energy glow that wasn't much worse than that of Apocalypse, a majestic aura like an erupting volcano.
For a moment, it was as if two suns had appeared in the sky.
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