Supernatural Power

After advancing to the level of a sword immortal.

Roger's body received another slight enhancement.

At the same time, he also acquired two new specializations.

They are "Sword Heart Clarity" and "Azure Dragon Sword Art".

"Sword Heart Clarity (Sixth Ring Feat / Self-Adaptive Adjustment): Your proficiency with all swords is at Master level."

Weapon proficiency is divided into levels such as beginner, master, proficient, expert, and master.

Your skill level determines the minimum performance you can achieve with your weapon.

The hidden feature of the Hidden Hero template is that "all weapon proficiency is at least at the 'Master' level".

So Roger can basically use any weapon he wants.

The meaning of "Sword Heart Clarity" lies in...

Roger could wield any weapon that met the definition of Life Sword to an extremely high level.

As for the upper limit of weapons.

That depends on other factors.

The "Azure Dragon Sword Art" is a complete system for using swords.

It encompasses everything from initial close-quarters combat to later decisive battles from afar.

This sword-wielding system is characterized by its decisive and ruthless nature, and is very aggressive.

In the early stages, it was all about frantic hand-to-hand combat with the enemy.

As long as he wasn't killed.

He was about to go on a killing spree.

See here.

Roger felt that this sword technique was quite a good match for his temporary Life Sword.

Although he didn't like this life-or-death fighting style.

But having an extra card to play is always a good thing.

Finally, there's the sword immortal's innate skill, "Sword Control Technique"!

"Sword Control Technique: Infuse your Life Sword with a large amount of energy, making it your vehicle."

You can control the Life Sword by controlling your Qi.

The vehicle's altitude and speed depend on the amount of Qi you inject and the progress of the Life Sword's nurturing.

Just like Ride the Wind.

Roger has maxed out any skill that allows him to fly! After pulling the axe out of the zombie's head.

Roger excitedly found an open space.

He tossed the Phantom Axe to the ground and stepped on it lightly.

The next moment.

He opened the Qi Aperture under his feet using the techniques of "Sword Control Technique".

In an instant.

The immense suction from beneath his feet almost drained him dry!

Fortunately, Roger was prepared.

He quickly put on the White Raven's Crown and the Crescent Jade Pendant! A massive amount of energy was drawn out.

That's how they withstood the insatiable axe below! (On the data panel.)

"Notification: Vehicle ' Life Sword ' has been initialized."

"Sword Control Technique: Life Sword charging complete, ready to take off."

Wuhu!

Roger could no longer suppress his longing for swordsmanship and stomped heavily on the axe! The next second...

A deep, dark light emanated from within the Phantom Axe—

That's like a gasoline car with substandard emissions.

Roger could feel his altitude slowly increasing, though it wasn't very noticeable.

But that feeling was very strong!

So realistic! Much more realistic than "Ride the Wind"! "Did I fly!?"

He asked the Woodpecker next to him loudly.

The Woodpecker obediently said, "Master, let's fly!"

Did I really fly?

Roger was somewhat insecure.

The Woodpecker said confidently, "It really flew."

It was at this moment.

Stephanie and Cisco, who had hastily ended their walk, returned.

Seeing this scene.

The little girl couldn't help but tilt her head and mutter, "20 centimeters off the ground..."

"Does that count as flying?"

Roger pretended not to hear.

He smugly maneuvered the Phantom Axe back and forth, finally stepping on the gas—

This time.

He poured all his energy into it! The Phantom Axe charged forward menacingly.

That speed.

It's even faster than the hoverboard from my previous life!...

Despite having various shortcomings.

But this doesn't diminish Roger's love for "Axe Sword Immortal"!

He wandered around outside the camp.

It went on until late at night.

He then spared the trembling monsters within a 7.2-kilometer radius.

Return to camp.

Roger began to examine the other gains from this advanced mission.

In hindsight...

The spoils given by the Wither Cult were rather ordinary.

If it weren't for the generosity of the Two-Headed Dragon brothers, Roger would have even suspected that he would have lost money.

Simply killing cult members is a dead end.

Fortunately, the system provides subsidies.

Apart from the 2 extra free Attribute Points.

After converting the final 1022 Strength Shard into actual power attributes.

Roger's power level reached 20.33333... points.

The reason there is a decimal point.

This is because after entering the extraordinary realm, the requirement for each 1 point of panel attribute becomes 3 Attribute Points.

In this way...

He then successfully obtained "Extraordinary Strength"!...

"Extraordinary Strength: You have broken through the shackles of humanity and possess astonishing power. You will gain the following abilities, but not limited to the following—"

You can always easily break down every door;

The regional weightlifting competition will be suspended indefinitely because of your presence;

Also suspended indefinitely is the arm-wrestling competition at the pub you frequented; in the place where you left your legend, no one dares to call themselves a strongman.

The village doctor is always particularly enthusiastic towards you, especially the orthopedic doctor, because you always seem to cause fractures when you shake hands with people; you're an expert wrestler, even though you don't know any techniques; your female companions often rave about you.

..."

A strength of 20 and 1/3 is indeed astonishing among ordinary people.

Even if Roger has given up his monster-slaying mission now.

Retiring would be more than enough for him to become a wrestler or weightlifter.

Meanwhile.

He also received a special ability as a reward for Extraordinary Strength.

"Brute Force Grab (Transcendent Feat): Once you grab someone, it's very difficult for them to escape your control."

The shorter the description.

The stronger the performance.

This is an incredibly powerful and domineering specialty! With it...

Unless you encounter a 100% resilient freak.

When Roger encounters an opponent of similar or larger size.

You can just go up and Body Slam without even asking what happened! Or you can adjust your posture.

A "Bear Hug Body Slam" wouldn't be out of the question.

This means in close-quarters combat.

Roger has acquired another powerful weapon.

Imagine the combination of "Brute Force Grab", "Extraordinary Strength" and "Qilin Arm".

The treasure that Roger caught.

It's highly likely to fail!

only.

There are still potential risks.

That was Roger's frail physique!

His physique is only 11 points.

Generally speaking.

The maximum amount of power a person can exert at will is no more than three times their physical constitution (data from the panel).

In other words...

The difference in strength and physique should not exceed 6 points.

Roger currently has around 17 points of power that he can freely control.

It's not a big deal if there are too many.

They are prone to injury.

therefore.

While making significant progress in strength.

Roger's physical condition became his unspeakable secret!

Based on the current situation.

A description of Extraordinary Strength might become—

Your female companion initially raved about you.

But he quickly frowned.

It doesn't matter.

Over time.

She'll get used to sighing alone.

All I can say is Roger's path to physical fitness.

The task is arduous and the road ahead is long.

One round of inventory is complete.

Roger forcibly suppressed the urge to throw all 5 free Attribute Points into "Constitution".

Another busy night begins.

tonight.

He plans to make a few more Tinder Pouch.

The next morning.

The Underground Camp was completely cleaned up.

After eliminating the Wither Cult, Roger prepared to leave the area.

However, before leaving.

There is one more thing that needs to be clarified.

At the camp.

On a table that has not yet been put away.

Roger casually put down the three items and lined them up in a row.

Cisco stood across the table.

He carefully examined these things.

50 Silver Horn.

5 Primal Stone.

1 Tinder Pouch (20 slots).

"What I requested from the Assassin Alliance was a loan."

"Since it's a loan, there must be compensation."

Roger casually said:

Choose one thing as your salary.

Stephanie interjected, "A week?"

Roger smiled slightly, "One month."

The girl was a little disappointed, but then she asked curiously:

"And what about me?"

"And what about me?"

Roger gave her a strange look. "I didn't want you."

Stephanie was completely flustered!...

Cisco gently rubbed her head.

He looked at the three items back and forth.

final.

He reached into the pile of Silver Horn and took one from it.

The next second.

He pulled out 99 Copper Coin with his backhand.

He gently pressed it onto the pile of Silver Horn.

"It is my honor to be able to follow Mr. A Ba."

"This is the compensation I want."

He said sincerely.

Roger looked at him with approval. "One Copper Coin a month?"

"Isn't that too little?"

Cisco shook his head:

"I'm worth this price."

Roger looked at him with an expression that said, "I really can't argue with you."

He patted Cisco on the shoulder gently and then casually put everything away.

Cisco breathed a sigh of relief.

But the next moment.

Cisco suddenly noticed that the Quasi-Horned Demon were looking at him with hatred in their eyes! "What's wrong with them?"

Cisco asked, emboldened.

"Nothing."

Roger said it casually:

"They are all my servants, and they don't get paid."

"But since you've joined us—it's not about scarcity but about inequality! I'm going to give them some wages."

"Considering the difference in your abilities, I've made an agreement with them: your monthly salary will be equivalent to their annual salary..."

"Yes... that's it."

Cisco's smile was slightly awkward.

Roger waved his hand:

"Okay, put the table away."

"Let's go."

Stephanie asked curiously, "Where are we going?"

Roger replied:

"United Farm."

Four days later.

Northeast corner of the United Farm.

In an abandoned cemetery outside a desolate village.

The Quasi-Horned Demon carefully carried an intact coffin into the newly dug tomb.

Not far away.

Cisco strolled over.

"He is a good person."

He said, "The old people in the village told me that he was a good man before he went 'crazy'."

Roger nodded.

His hand gently glided over the tombstone, where the words "Olrand" were faintly visible.

Roger paused for a moment, then began to speak slowly:

"Olrand is indeed a good person."

His beloved wife died from the unexpected outbreak of the great plague.

After that.

Olrand then joined the "New Spring Church" and became a devout pastor.

But what he didn't expect was...

Not long after, he was sent by the church leadership to infiltrate the "Wither Cult" as an undercover agent.

In the Wither Cult.

He became the sixth patriarch and did many bad things.

But he always firmly believed in his heart that he was enduring hardship for the sake of the "God of Cultivation and Progeny," and that he was striving for a better tomorrow.

Until that day.

He was deprived of some of his consciousness.

He watched helplessly as the mercenaries of the "New Spring Church Expeditionary Force" died under the evil rituals he himself had presided over.

When he regained his senses.

He realized that the god he worshipped was actually the Withered King.

He also created a terrible demon with his own hands.

Then he went completely insane...

These are all things Roger heard inside the Echo Orb.

Under the shadow of the rampant growth of cults.

Tragedies like Olrand's are probably not uncommon.

Roger had pity on them.

Therefore, he will never let the person behind the scenes get away with it!

New Spring Church?

Roger asked.

"The main leaders have all disappeared."

Cisco reported back on the intelligence he had gathered.

"... If he is determined to hide, we can only wait for him to slip up again."

Roger nodded.

"I have plenty of patience."

Cisco asked:

"So what's the next step?"

Roger thought for a moment and said, "You can take a vacation."

Cisco looked completely bewildered.

"I'll call you if I need anything."

Roger smiled and said, "You don't need to follow me around all the time, understand?"

Cisco thought for a moment.

He nodded solemnly.

Three days later.

Leave the territory of "United Farm".

Roger, on the Ghostfire, saw a huge valley in the distance.

Hint: You have discovered Big Thorn Valley.

"Extraordinary Perception: You have detected a large number of ' Rampaging Thorn ' active in this area."