21st Century Necromancer

Abydos, one of the important ancient cities in ancient Egyptian history, traces its history back to the inception of Egypt.

This ancient city is located upstream of the Nile River, belonging to the ancient cities of Upper Egypt, and is also one of the important cradles of ancient Egyptian civilization.

In the local myths, it is said that Osiris's head was buried here, and there is also a story that after Osiris's death, his wife Isis buried him here.

No matter which version is told, Abydos is the oldest holy place for the rites and rituals of Osiris, and it is also the place where Pharaohs perform their death and resurrection ceremonies.

After death, Pharaoh Kings and nobles would first be transported to the Temple of Osiris in Abydos for a period of time, where traditional resurrection rites would be held for the deceased, in hopes of connecting this life and the afterlife, after which they would be transported back to their tomb for burial.

Thus, in ancient Egyptian culture, Abydos is also known as the City of Death.

This ancient city, still located within Egypt's territory today, is not only a significant cultural holy land but also a famous tourist attraction.

During the Nineteenth Dynasty, the magnificent temple built by Seti I and his son Ramses II for Osiris is located in Abydos. Even after more than three thousand years, it remains well-preserved, and to this day, the exquisitely carved, vividly colored murals on the temple walls can still be seen.

The period of Seti I was one of the peak periods of ancient Egyptian power. Seti I reunified Upper and Lower Egypt, reaching the peak of national strength, so he and his son built numerous grand and exquisite structures to showcase their achievements.

In fact, the Temple of Osiris he built, in addition to honoring the family of Osiris, Isis, and Horus, also worships Seti I himself.

In ancient Egypt, Pharaohs indeed enjoyed a status equal to that of the deities.

Originally, this was Egyptian territory, and the US military couldn't just charge in, but since Major General Claire wanted to visit the Garden of Osiris, she couldn't possibly come unprepared.

She arranged with the Egyptian government through diplomatic means and obtained permission to enter Egypt under the guise of archaeological excavation, while the accompanying American soldiers were able to enter the territory of Egypt under the banner of protecting the archaeological team.

Today's Egypt certainly isn't the time when transportation relied on camels like in the movies, and with the US military's ample preparations, Chen Yu could leisurely sit in a vehicle and follow the main group to Abydos.

Since he was acting with the US military, Chen Yu didn't need to hide his identity, so he simply brought along Belfast.

Belfast, dressed in a British maid outfit, was conspicuously noticeable, which made Chen Yu look quite odd, as no one in this era would typically bring a maid along when going out.

However, it seemed the entire team had been forewarned, so no one found Chen Yu's behavior problematic; having a Demigod with a maid to serve tea and water was only too normal.

When the group arrived at Abydos, it was already evening, and the golden sunset cast its glow on the Temple of Osiris, enveloping the entire temple in a layer of gold while further imbuing it with a sense of sacredness.

Though the scenery was indeed stunning, to Chen Yu's eyes, the forces of life and death clearly converged on this ancient temple.

Even after over three thousand years, the power of Underworld King Osiris still guards this place.

"Why are we here? While the power of Osiris still permeates here, it is not the Garden of Osiris." Of course, Chen Yu knew this place, the grand temple built during Seti I's time in honor of Osiris, and Egypt's only L-shaped temple.

As the construction of this temple revealed another, older Temple of Osiris behind it, Seti I chose to modify his temple into an L shape to protect the more ancient one.

"Although the Garden of Osiris is located in Abydos, discovering it requires certain rituals. We are here to perform such rituals to reveal the path leading to the Garden of Osiris." Major General Claire had prepared extensively for this endeavor and had thoroughly researched the process of finding the Garden of Osiris.

"Is that so? When does the ritual begin?" hearing Major General Claire's words, Chen Yu wasn't in a hurry; after all, he was invited by the Americans, and once they found the Garden of Osiris, they couldn't simply cut him out: "If there's enough time, I would like to tour this temple, as it records quite a bit of knowledge about Osiris."

"If Mr. Chen Yu wishes to tour the Temple of Osiris, please feel free. We have a permit issued by the Egyptian government for archaeological activities, allowing you to tour at your leisure." Hearing that Chen Yu wished to visit the Temple of Osiris, Major General Claire naturally had no objections and specifically arranged for a guide to ensure he could enjoy his visit.

Although Chen Yu didn't actually need a guide, he did not decline Major General Claire's goodwill, and before the sun completely set, he and Belfast followed the guide into the now deserted Temple of Osiris.

Though this temple serves as a temple for Osiris, it's more often called the Temple of Seti I to distinguish it from the more ancient temple behind it and also to commemorate Seti I himself.

Compared to his son, Ramses II, the greatest Pharaoh in Egyptian history, Seti I's achievements were lesser, but his contributions in the cultural realm were among the most significant of any Pharaoh in Egypt's history.

Without mentioning anything else, merely the existence of this temple, still well-preserved after more than three thousand years of history, is sufficient to trumpet Seti I's achievements.

The temple houses numerous exquisite murals and carvings, depicting the ancient deities and Pharaohs of Egypt.

The writing on the murals is now unrecognized; even scholars specializing in ancient Egyptian culture struggle to completely interpret what these texts represent.

But as Chen Yu gazed at these murals and felt the divine power of Osiris enveloping them, he gained new insights into life and death.

Especially when he focused on the most famous King List, whether due to the setting sun or not, the power of Osiris enshrouding the entire temple seemed to come alive, particularly the King List recording the names of generations of Pharaoh Kings. The divine force belonging to Osiris appeared as if it would boil over.

Although Chen Yu did not know how to pronounce the words inscribed on it, he intuitively sensed that if he could correctly recite the names of these Pharaohs, he could summon their souls back from the Netherworld.