1532 Sunset Shrine (2/2)

As a matter of fact, these gods were most likely some powerful creatures in the past, just like the Totem Beasts in China!

When the era of magic came, many countries overthrew these ancient civilizations and chose to believe in their own magical power instead.

”It is said that the deathlight is the power of the ancient gods that the pharaohs stole. I'm not too sure how they were related, but we all knew the pharaohs overthrew the civilization worshiping the ancient gods,” Chad said.

”Is the ancient god still inside the Sunset Shrine, then?” Mo Fan had to ask.

Chad's brother Benz burst out laughing. He explained, ”There's no god in Egypt anymore, not even the descendants of the gods. Isn't China the same as us? You no longer have the Totem Beasts… the Sunset Shrine is just a cultural heritage, and has most likely become a Medusa's nest.”

They suddenly heard the cry of an eagle as they approached the Sunset Shrine. Mo Fan lifted his gaze and saw a white eagle diving at him.

Just as Mo Fan was feeling confused, the white eagle opened its claw and dropped a tube.

Mo Fan belatedly remembered he had a Hunter Mistress providing him with assistance remotely. She would relay her latest findings to him immediately via the Messenger Eagles.

The Bargo Land had no mobile coverage. A mobile phone would only serve as a watch and a torchlight here. The only way to relay messages was using this ancient method!

Demon creatures would not attack the Messenger Eagles, so they were perfect for delivering messages to travelers in the wild.

Mo Fan opened up the tube. There was a document inside.

”What does it say?” Zhao Manyan asked.

”She says that the rumors about the people dying close to the Sunset Shrine is real. The bodies of anyone who gets within three kilometers to the Sunset Shrine will start to rot. They haven't figured out the reason behind it. She's asking to us to be more careful!” Mo Fan read out the information from the Hunter Mistress, Anna.

”Maybe they are just exaggerating?” Mentor Vani wondered aloud.

Mo Fan shook his head. He showed a photograph attached to the document to Vani.

Mentor Vani glanced at it, examining the picture of a severely rotted Hunter's body. It was so badly decayed that only his eyes remained on his face.

”The photograph means that the rumors are real. Three kilometers… are we within three kilometers of the Sunset Shrine now?” Mu Bai said.

”But... what could be the cause of it?”

”Let's worry about that later. If the ancient civilization vanished a few thousand years ago, it's unlikely that such a strong Curse is still around. Besides, aren't the Medusae active around there? I doubt the ancient god is particularly friendly toward them!” Mo Fan chose to keep going. He did not hesitate just because of the new information.