On the north side of the pyramid, an irregular hole suddenly appeared at the bottom of the cracked outer wall. The hole was dark, and a bumpy passage extended into the pyramid.
The smoke and dust had not yet settled, and everyone present was wearing sweaty masks and protective glasses. Their bodies were filled with a sense of relief and satisfaction.
Peter Lee gave everyone a thumbs up, appreciating their hard work.
All the hard work they had put in had finally paid off.
This was a virgin land that no one had set foot in for two thousand years. It must be filled with a large amount of pure cosmic energy. If they could absorb this energy, they would be able to enter a higher realm.
The scholar with the Mediterranean hairstyle was covered in dust, like a construction worker who had just gotten off work. He trotted closer to the hole and carefully observed the smoke. He couldn't help but let out a soft sigh.
"What's wrong? What's wrong? "Peter Lee asked.
The scholar used the method of smelling chemical reagents and fanned the air in the hole a few times. He frowned and said, "This … It stands to reason that this pyramid has been sealed for more than two thousand years. The air inside should be muddy, but I don't smell anything too obvious …"
"Oh?"
Peter Lee was also stunned.
The members of the society had worked hard for a day and a night, and with great difficulty, they had succeeded in breaking the wall. He was planning to order everyone to rest for a while and wait for the turbid air in the pyramid to dissipate before entering. Otherwise, they might be in danger of losing consciousness due to lack of oxygen. For this reason, he had specially brought a miniature blower and a small oxygen tank.
The scholar pointed to the drifting smoke and dust. "And look, the smoke and dust are faintly spreading out. This seems to indicate … Well, how do I put it, that the air inside the pyramid is flowing?"
The people present were outstanding experts in different fields. Everyone understood this simple common sense. If the pyramid only had such an opening to the outside, there would be no convection of air, and the smoke and dust would not be blown out.
In addition, the air in the tower was not as muddy as they had imagined … The situation was different from what they had expected.
"Could it be that the seal of the pyramid is not tight?" Someone made a reasonable guess. "After all, this is the last pyramid of the last dynasty of ancient Egypt. It may have been completed in a hurry, and there are problems with the construction quality in some places. Or there may have been cracks in previous earthquakes …"
"Maybe the German soldiers did something?" Someone else made another guess.
When they arrived last night, they first drove around the pyramid. They also saw the military vehicles buried in the yellow sand on the south side, but out of caution and time, they did not stop to examine them carefully. Moreover, it was night, and the light was not good. When they saw that the southern wall was intact, they drove back to the north side and took the time to prepare the explosives.
Could it be that the fallen Germans did something before they died that they didn't notice in their haste?
These two possibilities could not be ruled out.
Peter thought for a moment, then looked at the crowd and said, "Everyone has been working hard these past few days. Now, we are only one step away from the end of this long journey. Grit your teeth and work harder. Instead of guessing here, why don't you follow me into the tower and see for yourself?"
Curiosity about the situation inside the tower overwhelmed everyone's exhaustion. They threw down the tools in their hands and rubbed their palms, ready to enter.
It was impossible for everyone to go in. Someone had to stay outside to guard the vehicles and the remaining explosives. Although they were still in the shadows at the north side of the pyramid, it would not be long before they faced the direct sunlight. The remaining explosives that had been prepared but were not used up had to be disposed of as soon as possible.
This was originally to be done by everyone while the tower was ventilated, but now the plan had changed.
The so-called disposal, of course, was not to bring them back. That was too dangerous. It had not been easy for their lives to reach a higher level, and it was not the time to ride a wisp of smoke and ascend …
Everyone wanted to be the first to enter the tower to absorb the energy of the universe, but there had to be an order. Peter finally arranged for the consul and the colonel to stay outside and dispose of the explosives. Then, the others would replace them.
The consul and the colonel nodded in agreement with regret.
The remaining five people each carried a flashlight, a headlamp, a small oxygen tank, a gas mask, and other items that might be useful. They lined up and entered the hole in order.
Peter Lee walked first. The flashlight illuminated a snow-white path through the smoke and dust that had not yet dissipated. Countless smoke and dust tumbled in the flashlight.
As they walked in, a slight coolness dissipated the heat. Carefully feeling it, there was indeed a breeze, which proved that there might be a small hole or gap on the other side of the pyramid.
The floor of the passage had only been cleaned up in a sloppy manner. The sharp corners that affected walking were smashed away, and some small bumps were inevitable. Anyway, they would only enter and exit two or three times, so there was no need to make it too good.
Suddenly, the flashlight seemed to shine on something. It was shiny and reflected a metallic luster, but it could not be seen clearly through the smoke and dust.
Peter Lee held the flashlight in one hand and a dagger in the palm of the other. He made a gesture to raise his guard and carefully moved forward.
After a few more steps, through the passage that had been blasted open, a strange black stone statue appeared a few meters away.
Peter Lee breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time, he frowned. The shape of the stone statue was a bit scary. It was a combination of a human body and a snake head, and there was more than one snake head. It was a three-headed cobra.
The three snake heads were carved side by side, looking lifelike. They glared and bared their fangs, as if they were choosing people to swallow.
The stone statue was slightly taller than an ordinary person, showing obvious female characteristics and clothing. Her chest was bulging, and she wore an off-shoulder robe. Her arms, shoulders, and other visible parts were carved with snake scales.
Obviously, this was left behind during the construction of the pyramid to deter grave robbers.
The people behind also walked through the passage, and all five flashlights were focused on this stone statue.
No one spoke. Everyone was fearful of this stone statue because of its malevolence and terror.
The scholar walked forward, approached the stone statue, and carefully observed it for a moment. He turned back and said, "Don't worry, everyone. This is the guardian of the underworld in ancient Egyptian mythology, Meredith Segar. The Neferab stone in the Turin Museum has her appearance engraved on it. She is also in the form of a three-headed snake, but this should be the first time she has been found in the form of a stone statue … Tsk tsk, priceless …"
His explanation did not have much of a comforting effect. Anyway, it further confirmed that the ancient Egyptians had placed this stone statue of the guardian of the underworld here. It was indeed a deterrent to grave robbers, as if to say, "It's not too late to back out now."
Peter Lee made a gesture. "Everyone, be careful. Don't touch this stone statue, and don't get too close. Walk around it …"
Before he could finish his sentence, he suddenly saw something move in the dust behind the stone statue.
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