A few seconds later, monstrous figures from the Death Legion began to rise slowly from the ground. They possessed dog-like heads and humanoid bodies, wielding enormous, elongated blades. Standing three meters tall, they exuded raw power. But more critical than their size or strength was their sheer number, surrounding the two men densely; a quick glance suggested hundreds of these Death Legion monsters.

Chu Xuan’s nature demanded precision. He silently counted them row by row. After about ten seconds, he finally spoke, "Three hundred. There are three hundred Death Legion monsters here. According to your assessment, your full strength can now summon perhaps six Mummy Guards? Excellent. Such a number is enough to turn the tide in many horror scenarios, and even in confrontations against other teams, we could dispatch them with ease!" Zheng Zha wiped the sweat from his brow and managed a wry smile. "Don't make it sound so sinister, as if we're some sort of gang. What do you gauge the combat effectiveness of these Death Legion monsters to be? I mean, when facing a Reincarnation Team."

Chu Xuan stated calmly, "Adequate. If deployed after we've laid the groundwork, these Death Legion soldiers could indeed serve as a significant combat force. Furthermore, not every Reincarnation Team is as formidable as the Demon Reincarnation Team; some might be quite weak. Otherwise, the 'Main God' wouldn't be paying such close attention to our Central Continent Team. It’s quite possible the former Central Continent Team was one of the stronger factions, second only to the Demon and Celestial Reincarnation Teams. If even the Central Continent Team finds confronting these three hundred Death Legion monsters difficult, then other teams likely won't resolve their issues with them easily. The current questions are: what is their duration of use, and how much of an impact does summoning them have on you?" Zheng Zha blinked in surprise and quickly replied, "No usage time limit; they persist as long as I don't die, though I can also dismiss them. Summoning them drains my Bloodline energy almost entirely. In other words, my self-created skill, 'Explosion,' and the Spear of Judgment will both become unusable. As for other aspects, there are no significant effects, as summoning them doesn't consume stamina or internal energy. I should still be fine in close combat."

Chu Xuan pondered for a moment. "I more or less understand now. The value of this skill isn't entirely useless; in certain specific situations, it might yield extraordinary results. Besides these points, how much longer do you need to remain in this horror movie world?" Zheng Zha paused again, thinking for a moment. "Another ten-odd days. Do you have something you need to do?" Chu Xuan nodded. "I plan to analyze the structure of the Goblin Glider. It's something that needs doing eventually. One Goblin Glider offers limited benefit to the team; ideally, every team member should have one. So, rather than wasting those ten days back in the 'Main God' space, it's better to tackle this now while we still have time in this location. After we return to Cairo, you had best continue training your 'Explosion' skill. I have some unique insights regarding this ability. However, I can't obtain test data here. Once back in the 'Main God' space, I will help you test it. It might increase your combat power manifold in an instant, but the prerequisite is that you must extend the duration of the 'Explosion' skill to thirty seconds or even longer. Ten seconds is far too brief."

Zheng Zha let out a breath. "Aren't you going to rest at all? I mean, after you've finished analyzing the Goblin Glider's structure, or perhaps just exchanging for a Goblin Glider blueprint directly back in the 'Main God' space? You should take a break occasionally, shouldn't you? We've been through continuous, tense battles, flying around, constantly getting injured. For these remaining ten-plus days, besides the set training schedule, I plan to properly rest. What about you?" Chu Xuan frowned, seemingly contemplating Zheng Zha's suggestion. After a long pause, he said with mild confusion, "Rest? What for?" Zheng Zha thought carefully. Only then did he recall that since he had known Chu Xuan, the man had never rested. At least within his memory, Chu Xuan seemed to find time to be busy at all hours, giving the impression of an endlessly winding clockwork mechanism. Yet, having regained control of his deepest self, Zheng Zha understood that this man wasn't an unceasing spring; rather, he didn't know what to do next. Without setting a goal or task for himself to accomplish, he simply lacked the desire to continue working. That was the true inner world of Chu Xuan.

"Understood. Then starting now, for these next ten-plus days, don't worry about anything else. Rest well, and then come fishing with me on the Nile." Zheng Zha nodded affirmatively.

"Fishing?" Chu Xuan knitted his brows and pondered for a long time, as if the question were more complex than his deductions and planning. After quite a while, he finally nodded. "Fine. We will go fishing on the Nile."

Powered by the Goblin Glider, the airship returned to Cairo in just two days and one night. The black man, Izzy, having received several gold bars as payment, departed hastily, his face split in an enormous grin, as if afraid Zheng Zha might reclaim the gold. Zheng Zha distributed the remaining several cubic meters of gold bars to O'Connell and the others; O'Connell and his two companions received one cubic meter each, while the dark-bearded man took the rest. They all knew the gold bars were nearly useless to Zheng Zha, so they happily accepted the treasure.

Next came the slightly melancholic farewell. After experiencing several life-and-death adventures together, they had genuinely come to regard each other as comrades—partners who fought shoulder-to-shoulder in a true ecosystem. Thus, parting brought a tinge of sadness, though thankfully, Jonathan chipped in a few comments that managed to lift the heavy mood considerably.

"That’s basically it. We’ll use this money to buy a large estate in England, and the rest will be set aside for investments or as an inheritance for the children. Frankly, I swear I never want to go on another adventure again. Let all the archaeology, legends, and myths stay far away from me," O'Connell stated.

In fact, Zheng Zha easily noticed a flicker of sharp interest in Evie’s eyes; she clearly disagreed with O'Connell. Recalling the previous conversation snippets about a Mayan cultural golden mask that could turn someone into a vampire, or perhaps the seven crystal skulls, Zheng Zha silently offered a moment of pity for O'Connell.

Jonathan declared loudly, "I’ve decided to head East. I hear fortune is easily made there. It’s not that I need more money, mind you; it’s just the thought of traveling around the entire world!"

Hardly, every face seemed to show the same expression. Jonathan realized he’d gone too far and promptly silenced himself.

The dark-bearded man said, "Zheng Zha, the Tomb of the Dead will always be guarded by our Guardian clan. The altar there will always have watchmen. Rest assured, when you next visit our world, we will welcome you warmly, our tribe's great benefactor."

Zheng Zha smiled and said little. He found it strange himself—forming genuine friendships with movie characters and feeling truly reluctant to part. But all good things must end. By the close of the day, everyone had finally left Cairo, some by boat, others on horseback. Zheng Zha and Chu Xuan returned to the small hotel where they had first entered this world, rented two apartments on separate levels, and settled in. Since Zheng Zha still had plenty of unspent US dollars and British pounds, he had no need to worry about money for the remaining ten-plus days.

The night passed uneventfully. Chu Xuan naturally began analyzing the Goblin Glider, while Zheng Zha, as usual, trained his internal energy and Bloodline energy. The night ended peacefully.

The next morning, Zheng Zha found Chu Xuan, quite disciplined, already sitting at the dining table eating breakfast. After Zheng Zha had also eaten and drunk, Chu Xuan strangely produced a fishing rod. "I had the waiter buy this last night. I’ve connected it to the Goblin Glider’s power unit. When a fish bites, the bait generates a momentary 100,000-volt surge, so any fish can be easily caught. This significantly increases efficiency," Chu Xuan explained. As he listened, Zheng Zha’s mouth slowly dropped open. After a long moment, he wiped the sweat from his brow. "The point of fishing isn't just catching fish; it's about enjoying this leisurely time. Uh, let me put it this way, why are you fishing?" Chu Xuan stated flatly, "I am not fishing. During the time spent fishing, I can analyze the structure of the Goblin Glider. This is crucial for our next horror film—" Zheng Zha quickly cut him off. "Stop right there. What I mean is, we fish not for efficiency, but for enjoyment. In short, this fishing rod cannot be used. Let's just head to the pier directly first."

With that, Zheng Zha immediately put the Goblin Glider into his spatial bag and turned toward the door of the hotel. Chu Xuan paused for a moment, then strode quickly to follow him.

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