155. God's Punishment
Moses said with a sullen face, "It is because of the guidance of God that we can safely pass through the dangerous area and arrive here. If a changed river can shake our faith, how can we be worthy of God's help? How can we go through all the hardships to return to our homeland? "
No one dared to drink the river. Moses raised his iron staff and used water elemental magic to condense the dew on the grass. He ordered his people to continue cooking.
While they were cooking, Medanzo and Link hid in a secluded place and whispered. Link said, "Did you see that? Someone used a very clever Sensory Reversal Spell to change the color and smell of the river to scare Moses and his people away."
Medanzo frowned and said, "If they don't cross the river, they will have to go back to the main road and go from the east. They will definitely be discovered. This is the purpose of the person who did this. Who could it be? "
Link stroked his staff and said, "Amun sent John and his guards to leave Eygut first. When John passed by, he passed on Amun's instructions. Is this what Amun is warning us about?"
Amon ordered John to lead 36 guards and leave Eygut first. They rode along the main road in the name of pursuing fugitive slaves. Of course, they were much faster than Moses and his people. They had already surpassed them the day before. John found Medanzo and Link in the middle of the night and told them about Amon's latest plan. Besides letting these two outstanding disciples verify the power of Origin that they had just learned, he also told them to pay attention to a few other things.
Moses and his people had become fugitives. Pharaoh had ordered all the cities in the country to put them on the wanted list. The difficulties they would face along the way were not only limited to the difficulties they would face. The gods of Ejypt were likely to use various means to stop them. The real gods would not directly attack Moses and the others, but they would use various means to create obstacles.
To shake their faith, to make them feel fear and discouragement, to lose courage, confidence, and hope. If the Ducians no longer believed that they could succeed and gave up on the mission, then the Ejyptian gods would have succeeded. Medanzo and Link were secretly trying to resolve these obstacles and encourage Moses and the others not to give up.
If the gods' obstruction and intimidation did not succeed, they would probably send messengers to threaten Moses and the others. The messengers of the gods should also be the gods in the legend of Eygut, but Amon told Medanzo and Link that those messengers were not real gods who transcended eternal life. They were nothing more than masters of the secret of becoming gods like them and trained in the power of unity.
In this case, Medanzo and Link needed to take action, but there was no need to fight to the death. They could make various agreements to hold them back and let Moses and the others pass safely. If they were really not a match for the Ducians, Amon would not force them to do their best.
If these two obstacles could not stop the Ducians, the gods might directly attract the pursuers of Eygut, and then they would have to fight directly. It was unrealistic for Medanzo, Link and Moses to defeat the Eygut Army, but it was also impossible for the Eygut Army to gather in one place and wait for them. They had to avoid encountering a large number of troops as much as possible.
Now that the river had turned into blood and was blocking the way of Moses and the others, even if it could not scare them away, it could make them take a detour. It seemed that Amon's prophecy had come true. Medanzo curled the corner of his mouth and said: "This little trick is not difficult for us. If Moses and the others want to persist, we will help them cross the river."
Link said worriedly: "It is not a big problem for now, but this is just the beginning. I wonder what else Moses and the others will encounter?"
Medanzo: "Amun said to let them choose for themselves. As long as they do not give up, we will provide help."
Link reminded again: "If the punishment of the gods of Eygut does not scare away Moses and the others, it is likely that they will send messengers to directly stop them. I wonder if the two of us are a match for them?"
Medanzo patted Link on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Don't forget, we are also messengers of the gods, who is afraid of who? Amun has finally taught us the power of origin, the true inseparable body. We used to practice the power of two sides, but we still lacked a lot of methods, but now we have mastered it.
It is not without its benefits, at least our magic power is much stronger than those of the same level. I have even fought with Enkidu on the battlefield, that is a guy who dares to kill even the gods, why would I be afraid of the messengers of the gods? Since Amun asked us to carry out this task, we must also have confidence. "
Link laughed: "It is such a big thing, how come it is not a difficult thing when it comes to you?"
Medanzo said proudly: "Of course, when Amun attacked Hittite and captured the King alive, why did he only bring me?"
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That night, the worried Moses was praying to the gods when he heard the voice of the messenger: "Moses, when the light appears on the horizon and the morning mist rises from the forest, lead your people to cross the river."
Moses quickly got up and found the twelve Judges and instructed: "The messengers of the gods told me that when the morning mist rises, we can cross the river in front of us. Let the people get ready immediately."
Someone asked: "Now everyone is very afraid, thinking that it is the punishment of the gods of Eygut, and they dare not go to the river again. What should we do?"
Moses replied: "Tell them that it is the path guided by the gods. We only believe in our gods. If they do not want to go, they can turn back. I am willing to be the first to cross the river."
When the light appeared on the horizon, there was a faint morning mist floating in the forest. Moses gathered his people and walked to the river, and the mist slowly followed them. The rushing river was still red and exuded the smell of blood, but the morning mist floated out of the forest like a thin blanket on the river. Gradually, the white mist on the river became thicker and thicker, and under the cover of the morning mist in the forest, it turned into the shape of a pontoon bridge.
Moses waved his staff and said: "This is the path that the gods have guided us to cross the river. As long as the faith in our hearts is firm, we can walk to the other side. Only one person can cross at a time."
Everyone looked at the condensed mist, and many people did not dare to go over. How could they step on the mist? If they stepped on it, wouldn't they fall into the river? Just as Moses was about to go, a clansman said: "Moses, I know that the gods have given you strength, but we don't. How can we cross the water? Do you want to leave us?"
Moses stopped and said: "Everyone can cross. Since you said so, I will be the last to cross. Who will go first?"
His servant Joshua lifted the corner of his robe and was ready to cross the bridge. The youngest child of the clansman, David, suddenly came out and said: "My faith in going home has never wavered. I will go first!" Then he ran over.
His father, Jonah, just shouted: "David, be careful!" The child had already disappeared into the thick mist. Only one person could cross at a time. This was the order of the gods. Everyone waited anxiously. After a while, David's voice came from the other side: "I have crossed, it will be fine. This bridge is amazing, it is like stepping on the clouds!"
The people breathed a sigh of relief when they heard David's words. One by one, they crossed the magical bridge. Moses was the last to reach the other side. Everyone looked back. The sun was shining through the gaps in the treetops. The mist had dissipated, and the river was clear again. The people smiled. They had crossed the river.
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Link unfolded the crystal shuttle and spread it on the surface of the river to guide the Ducians across. The crystal shuttle could still change in such a way, which showed that his method of controlling the artifact had become more refined than before. Amon's new understanding of the power of inseparability was fundamentally to forget the concept of the so-called body arts or magic arts.
To control the crystal shuttle, one had to achieve at least the seventh level. But Link realized that if the crystal shuttle was turned into a mist bridge, in fact, the fourth level was enough. It was not that the power was more powerful, but the way of using it was different.
Medanzo stood guard at the side, in case of any accidents during the crossing. Only when everyone had crossed the river did the two quietly put away the shuttle and leave. Medanzo smiled at Link: "That boy named David is really good. He did not panic at all when he stepped on the transmogrified shuttle for the first time at such a young age. Although he was full of questions, his steps were very steady. His aptitude is rare! Moses awakened the power of two sides for the people. Why did he miss out? "
Link replied: "I also paid attention to this boy. He is still too young, only fourteen this year. According to the tradition of Duc, one can only learn the skills of mining at the age of sixteen. It is also a good foundation for practicing the power of two sides. This boy has not learned it yet, so Moses did not awaken his power. From what you said, you seem to be very interested in this boy? "
Medanzo nodded: "I am very optimistic about him. It is indeed not suitable for him to learn the skills of mining at such a young age. Without a mature bloodline, it is difficult to withstand the impact of the power. Only a few talented people are exceptions. Since Amun has imparted his latest insights to you and me, I also want to try taking in a disciple to awaken David's power. He has not learned any magic or body arts, and has no prejudices in his heart. It is suitable for him to start from scratch. "
Link glanced at him and said: "You really like to be in the limelight. Amun wanted John to try the awakening ceremony, starting with Misphi. But you were the first to get the itch and chose this David."
Medanzo said thoughtfully: "I have experienced all kinds of awakening ceremonies. The first was in the capital of Bablon, where I experienced the ceremony to awaken the bloodline of warriors. Later, in your tribe, Amun awakened the power of two sides for me. After saving Princess Sissila and returning to Bablon, Her Highness, in order to reward me, ordered people to hold a second awakening ceremony for me. There are so many complicated ceremonies, but Amun only came up with a name to include all of them. It is called the awakening of power. "
Link sighed: "Amun is really amazing, to be able to point out the origin. But the awakening of power is not easy to succeed. For those who do not have the aptitude, they can still use the original ceremonies to achieve limited achievements. Even if they know the secret of becoming a god, most people will not be able to become a god. It is just a matter of distance. But as long as one has worked hard in life, life is not a pity! "
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Moses and the rest followed the wilderness of the Nile Valley, bypassing the main city of Bubas and entered the territory of Dannis. Further ahead was the estuary of the Nile River. This river was divided into many thin streams that spread out in a fan shape, forming a delta that was flooded during the season.
They walked along the wetlands of the Triangle for a few more days, and when they were not far from the coastline, they turned east and continued walking. They did not encounter any more accidents along the way, and the tribesmen heaved a sigh of relief. The weather was relatively humid, and when they camped at night, Moses ordered the tribesmen to set up tents and be careful not to catch a cold.
That night, when everyone was sleeping soundly, they suddenly heard a scream of horror, which was followed by a cacophony of screams. Everyone woke up and ran out of their tents in panic. It turned out that countless frogs had climbed ashore from the nearby streams and got into the tents, beds, utensils, and even people's clothes.
How did these frogs appear? Even the few Judges who were on guard at night did not notice. Everyone was awakened by the frogs and jumped out of their bedding in fear. Some people even took out a few frogs from their crotches and threw them out. The camp was a little quiet, and countless frogs began to croak. The croaking noise made people dizzy, and they could not even hear each other clearly.
One or two frogs were not scary, but countless frogs appeared densely, jumping everywhere, and the croaking of the frogs echoed in the wilderness. This was a terrifying scene that made people's scalps tingle. Moses slammed his cane on the ground, and an invisible force drowned out the croaking of the frogs. He shouted to the tribesmen: "What are you panicking for? Even the frogs are like this, what will you do if you encounter a real enemy? Pack up and continue moving out! "
This section of the road was relatively wet and muddy. There were many small streams along the way, and there were large and small pools everywhere. No one knew where so many frogs came from, but they kept croaking loudly, making people feel uneasy. Moses had the twelve Judges raise their iron staves and take turns to open the way, driving away the swarm of frogs in front of them.
But every night when they were camping, frogs would constantly jump out of the trees and cracks in the rocks. These little things were slippery, and they would sneak into the cups they drank, the blankets they slept in, and the clothes they wore. It was simply impossible to guard against. The twelve Judges tried their best to drive them away, but there were just too many frogs. Although they did not hurt anyone, they disturbed everyone and made it impossible for them to rest. After a few days, everyone was exhausted.
This kind of torture was really unbearable. The further they went, the more the disturbance from the frogs became, as if it would never stop. The tribesmen were suffering unspeakably. Of course, Medanzo and Link also noticed, and the two secretly discussed what to do. Link said: "In the legends of Eygut, there is a Frog Goddess called Heqet, who is said to be a servant of Seth. Could it be that she did it?"
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