Chapter 10: The Temple

The footsteps are getting heavier and heavier, and every time you lift your foot is a new torment, not because of physical exhaustion, but because with each step, it means ......

He was getting closer and closer to the temple, and the fear in his heart gradually filled Wu Tian's body, making it difficult for him to move.

When he thought of the haunting of the temple, his first reaction was that the ghost would not be gone, but this did not mean that he was a ghost believer.

It is precisely because of the various theologies that he has been exposed to since he came to the ancient Egyptian world that he feels that if there are gods, why can't there be ghosts?

Of course, this was only Wu Tian's first reaction, as a modern person who advocates the supremacy of science, his ideological consciousness will never be so backward, superstitious in the heresy of the sidelines.

So, he prefers to believe that all of this is just wishful thinking on the part of the ancient Egyptians, who shaped these empty gods and unknown ghosts.

Wu Tian attributed all this to the unknown, waiting for him to solve the final mystery.

Although the road may be difficult, the identity of the night watchman has already given him a certain responsibility, so that he can not escape the danger in front of him, and can only know that there are tigers in the mountains, and prefer to go to the tiger mountains.

Before I reached the temple, I could already see the temple wall pointing to the blue sky from a distance, just like protecting a child, completely isolating the filthy world, so spectacular, it was amazing!

The nearby streets are already bustling with activity.

Worshippers from all over the world come to worship, and every street is crowded. In the crowded city, everyone is rubbing shoulders, and everyone is lost in this sea of joy and piety.

Wu Tian, who was originally worried in his heart, gradually dissipated his inner anxiety after seeing this lively scene.

At least in terms of the atmosphere of the scene, it was not full of horror as the old man had warned, but as if nothing had happened, people still flocked to enjoy the pleasure of the moment.

The closer you get to the temple, the more prosperous you becomeโ€”the dazzling array of goods, the cries and shouts, the smell of fragrance, and the variety of delicacies.

Here, equality is fully demonstrated, and people from all walks of life are no longer hierarchical, and all people pour in, regardless of their inferiority, because they all have in their hearts the same God, the Most High God, who gives them everything and watches over them.

Whether it was a wealthy aristocrat who came in a sedan chair, a high-ranking and powerful local official, or a low-ranking and ragged commoner, everyone showed the same strong emotion, and with their blessings and heart's desire, traveled thousands of miles to the temple to pay homage to their favorite deity.

Wu Tian walked in the crowd, looking at the temple standing in front of him, and the Peng Bai in his heart hit him again and again like a wave, making him dizzy.

He once traveled to modern Egypt and visited the two great temples of Luxor and Karnak, which have been engraved by time, leaving only a few intact buildings and ruins, but he can still feel the solemnity, the majesty, and the inviolable charm.

And now, when he really stood in front of the temple, he was speechless with excitement......

In all fairness, compared to the ruins that have been preserved to modern times, the temple in front of him is not only inferior in scale, but also in structure, but it has left the deepest impression on Wu Tian.

He greedily captures every scenery with his eyes, like a newborn baby, full of infinite curiosity and interest in the outside world, trying to take everything for himself. He was fascinated by it, and froze in place for a long time, forgetting space, forgetting time, forgetting his unfinished business......

The temple is like a living individual, vividly displayed in front of Wu Tian's eyes, constantly bringing him a new visual impact.

"Eh, I'm going to ......"

Wu Tian, who was in deep thought, stood on the street in a daze, not knowing when he was pushed and shoved, and he just woke him up.

As the crowd approached the entrance, they were greeted by a bald young man in a black robe and holding a willow branch, performing a strange and reverent worship salute - hands at the sides of the head as if in surrender, and bowing to him in a sign of great respect.

They honored the young men as guide priests.

Wu Tian knew that in ancient Egyptian society, priests played a very important role. They were not only responsible for managing the affairs of the temple, but also hosting various divination ceremonies and ceremonies, and doing work for the propagation of divinity among the people and the faith of the people.

Because of this, the priestly community has a high place in the hearts of believers, and he feels this sacred reverence deeply at this moment.

"The blessings of the Supreme God are sprinkled in every corner of the empire, and you come here only to be contaminated with divinity, and remember to visit the temple with the highest respect in order to feel the gift of God,"

The leading priest looked around at everyone with a solemn and holy expression.

"Next, I will lead you to visit and introduce the temple, please follow the arrangement and cooperate with the work. โ€

Under the sound of everyone's promises, the leading priest waved the willow branch in his hand, led everyone into the temple and began to introduce them one by one, after all, he was a temple tour guide.

Listening to the priest's explanation, Wu Tian continued to chew and digest, and began to have a more comprehensive and complete understanding of the temples of ancient Egypt and everything about the gods.

As soon as he entered the temple gate, the priest explained: "Now we are entering the temple gate, also known as the tower gate, which is the only entrance to the temple, and it is so named because it is built between two giant towers with symmetrical slopes. โ€

"Ahead of us is the courtyard," he said, "a square open field where believers can rest for a while. โ€

Wu Tian looked around, it can be said that there is everything, there are mountains, rivers, grasslands and gravel roads, as well as all kinds of trees and flowers growing and blooming here, which is very beautiful...... It's like a modern park for people to play.

"This pool is called the Sacred Pool, and it cleanses and cleanses us of our sins......"

"Then can we also get some holy water?" a voice rang out from the crowd, full of joy and anticipation.

"No, this is the holy water that the priest cleanses sins before the ritual of worshipping the gods, and no mortal is allowed to contaminate the holy water unless it is litified by the first priest. โ€

There was a sigh of exclamation from the crowd.

"In front of us, the twelve statues of the divine beasts on both sides of the avenue represent the twelve night watchmen of the supreme god, who are members of the god family, and squatting here to protect the temple......"

One of the gods!?

Wu Tian was stunned in place, so not only is the king a god, but he has also become a god? But until now, he has not discovered what special abilities this body hides, except for the special ability to carry it......

The priest led the devotees on their way, and at the end of the gravel path was a step-up staircase, at the top of which was a magnificent building, like a god on high, overlooking its subjects.

"This is the Hall of Pillars, and the four columns represent the four priests in charge of the empire, who are the relatives of the gods and support the prosperity of the empire. โ€

The hall is only supported by four majestic columns, as the priest introduced, which support the whole pillared hall, and the pillars are covered with words and pictures, which set off a more solemn and solemn background.

Pointing to the dark and narrow aisle ahead, the leading priest paused, his eyes suddenly brightened, and his tone was full of reverence.

"That's the sacrificial temple, the place where the idol is located. Only the family of gods and the servants of God, the First Priest, were allowed to enter," he added in a deliberately accentuated tone, "Remember, all worshippers can only be worshiped in the Hall of Pillars, and those who transgress the forbidden ground will be punished by God!"

Everyone's eyes lit up at the same time, and they crossed the dark aisle to focus on the glittering temple at the end, as if they could access endless power and blessings.

Wu Tian narrowed his eyes and looked carefully, the small golden statue seemed to be looking down on all his disciples.

Somehow, although the golden light in the temple shone, he only felt an eerie feeling, which was slowly oozing out of it, slowly devouring people, like the black hole eyes of a god......

The priest walked away and returned to the tower gate to continue preparing for the next group of believers, while the people around him found their place one by one and began to pray to God.

On the granite-paved ground, there are devout believers who are lying on their stomachs, muttering something in their mouths, and pouring out their truest feelings in the direction of the statue in front of them.

Speaking of this belief, Wu Tian has always had no good feelings, so he looked around and found that the faces of these believers were full of happy expressions.

It seems that just by visiting the shrine, they can get spiritual satisfaction, and this is such a source of strength. Everyone was immersed in their own happiness, and no one in the hall was loud except for whispered prayers.

At this time, Wu Tian was full of thoughts, and what he didn't understand more and more was that how could such a peaceful temple be haunted?

In his opinion, no one seemed to be affected by this incident, and the streets were still bustling with activity, and there was still an endless stream of believers going to the temple to pray.

So, what's the problem?

When Wu Tian was in a daze, he suddenly heard one bell after another, rapid and sharp.

The man who rang the bell seemed to be busy with the task set with an anxious heart, which made him feel strange, which was far from the original solemnity of the temple.

I saw that the calmness and calmness that all the believers had shown a second ago suddenly disappeared.

It was as if the ringing of the bell evoked some terrible memories in their hearts...... One by one, they hurriedly got up and rushed out of the door, and no one wanted to be left behind.

It didn't take long for only the stunned Wu Tian to be left in the hall......

Don't...... Is the ghost coming......