The Eightfold Dragon Diagram

Ancient Temple.

The depths hidden by layers of Maze Art.

On a square with no end in sight.

Rows of believers dressed in plain linen robes knelt.

Their eyes were covered with black cloth, so they couldn't see clearly, but they continued to chant the Honored Name of the Wilderness God who had protected them for many years—

"The supreme and pure Sika Deer God!"

"To protect us from evil."

"Under the bright moonlight of this night."

"We will share Holy Communion with our brothers and sisters."

The rhythmic chanting rose and fell in waves.

Many believers trembled slightly, while others braced themselves on the ground, struggling to support their bodies.

For today's Holy Communion.

Many of them had been starving for days.

But in order for the Sika Deer God to be healed.

They are willing to pay such a price.

This is what High Priestess Rose told them herself:

"Temporary patience is for a better future."

Many believers silently comforted themselves.

Everything will be alright.

The chanting continued.

But very quickly.

An enticing aroma wafted from a corner of the square.

Many people instinctively slowed down their singing.

"God said."

"You need to focus."

A cold, indifferent voice rang in their ears.

I heard this sound.

Most believers subconsciously focused their attention and continued reciting the hymns.

Everyone knows.

That was the voice of High Priestess Rose.

I don't know if I was distracted by hunger.

Many usually devout male believers felt that the high priest's voice today carried a subtle, irresistible quality.

A blasphemous panic and unease welled up in their hearts.

They dared not think any further.

They simply chanted silently.

In the open square.

Towering stone pillars are carved with bizarre and strange creatures.

High Priestess Rose stood beside one of the stone pillars.

He stared blankly at the ferocious creature with its claws bared on the stone pillar.

This wasn't her first time exploring "Ancient Temple".

But this is the first time I've had such a long, face-to-face interaction with the totems in the temple.

The more she looked at the ferocious creature inside the stone pillar, the more terrified she became.

As if it were the next moment.

These ferocious creatures seem to crawl out of the stone pillars.

"There were indeed skilled craftsmen among our Ancient Ancestors."

Rose inwardly exclaimed in admiration.

When an unpleasant odor wafts in.

Her spirits lifted slightly! After reprimanding a few distracted believers, she waved her hand, indicating that it was time to begin "Holy Communion"—

In the open space not far behind her.

There were more than a dozen Iron Pot, each as tall as two people, on the table.

A murky white broth was bubbling in the pot.

Below was a dark flame, a mixture of charcoal and Purgatory Red Soil.

Hundreds of "Lesser Devil" busied themselves running around the Iron Pot.

It was a Lesser Devil who couldn't resist lifting the lid of the pot earlier.

That's why the extremely foul smell spread uncontrollably.

Fortunately, Rose intervened in time.

The "smell reversal" trick was a piece of cake for Divine Art Master of her caliber.

The believers who were deceived by her and brought to this place were mostly foolish people who had served in the Sika Deer Temple for a long time.

They lack the ability to distinguish between truth and falsehood.

In Rose's opinion

Their sole purpose in existence is to dedicate everything to the Sika Deer God.

When the god possessed the Wilderness faction, he treated them well.

Now God has abandoned darkness and turned to light.

They deserve to make a contribution.

for example.

I ate this Holy Communion.

As long as they collectively take this Holy Communion.

Then the Sika Deer God's plan was half successful.

This thought came to mind.

Rose's eyes sparkled with a captivating smile, and her voice was gentle:

"Thank you, God."

"To share in Holy Communion."

Three illusions were cast in succession.

The believers felt as if they were floating on air.

They loudly praised the Sika Deer God and the high priestess Rose.

The Lesser Devil silently carried plates of utterly repulsive "holy communion" and placed them before them.

They dared not remove the black blindfolds.

You can only eat it with your hands.

despite this.

The believers, who had been hungry for several days, could vaguely discern that the main component of the Eucharist was slices of tender and sweet meat.

There was also a large bowl of sweet and delicious hot soup.

The believers ate with great relish.

Rose watched this scene unfold.

Her pretty face flushed with excitement.

She raised her pale neck, and a strange, suppressed sound escaped her throat—

Those were blasphemous words from purgatory! The next second...

Her loose, pure white priest's robes were completely torn apart.

Her pristine white body was stained crimson and black by the Evil Nature! She seemed to be Kiting into the air by a mysterious force, her whole body leaning backward, her spine twisted into a C shape! Six black, bony claws, like spiders, extended from her twisted spine.

Fine downy hairs grew on her face.

But it faded quickly.

Only three streaks of bright red color remained on each side.

The corners of her bright eyes seemed to be extended infinitely.

With a whoosh, pure white down grew from her skin, weaving together to form a divine robe exactly like the one before.

Rose gradually returned to normal.

Her demeanor remained dignified and majestic, but beneath the slightly throbbing divine cannon lay layers of indescribable allure; when she slightly raised her eyes, a deep-seated charm and decadence flowed uncontrollably out.

Like spring rain.

The drizzling rain was deeply moving.

Rose looked at the kneeling believers in the square with a hint of pity.

They are still taking communion.

However, they did not realize that their bodies had undergone an astonishing transformation—

The believers' skin turned charred black.

Their organs in their chest and abdominal cavities began to deteriorate rapidly.

Instead.

It comes from the purgatory nature of the Holy Communion.

It won't be long.

These people will then become her own "Walking Corpse Devil".

And thanks to their unwavering faith in the Sika Deer God and other Wilderness God.

At the moment of their formal conversion.

Their Power of Faith will return smoothly to the "Wilderness Temple".

This is yet another huge contamination of the only remaining "white horse" and "feathered serpent" in the temple.

This is also why the Sika Deer God publicly rebelled.

Only He Himself attracted the pursuit of the White Horse God.

Rose then had the opportunity to create a crisis at New Yuntai Mountain.

This kind of thing is actually nothing new in Between Purgatory—

Many years ago.

The Brown Bear God has defected.

The Sika Deer God went to stop it.

The high priest of the Brown Bear God took the opportunity to hold a "Nature Worship" ceremony.

That turmoil severely damaged the Wilderness faction's morale.

This sowed the seeds of the degeneration of the Sika Deer God.

"It's all just a cycle."

"No one can stop the encroachment of purgatory."

There was a pious light in Rose's eyes.

At the moment the Sika Deer God fell.

She was fortunate enough to witness even glimpses of that great being.

That was an irresistible force.

That is the supreme being that erodes all things.

All resistance is futile.

"Only by becoming one of them..."

"Only then will I have the privilege of witnessing everything that follows."

"Anyone who tries to stop this will only meet with death!"

Rose turned away resolutely.

She confronted the strange, menacing totem once more.

Behind her.

The screams of countless believers rang out one after another.

It was as if the most beautiful melody was played directly at its climax.

Rose smiled happily.

But the next second...

A pale hand reached out from the darkness and grabbed her neck!

In a flash.

Rose was lifted into the air by that hand, and began to have difficulty breathing.

Her spider legs instinctively spread out, yet she dared not launch an attack without authorization.

In an instant.

Rose's face was pinched until it turned a deep liver color.

"Stupid woman!"

"I helped you steal the power of the 'Spider,' not so you could be the only one going into heat here..."

It was a muffled, indistinct voice:

"Didn't you notice a group of humans approaching you?"

With a snap.

He let go, Rose fell to the ground with a thud.

"Let me see what kind of body you've acquired."

Sizzle!

The Divine Art Robe was mercilessly torn open.

That evil hand ruthlessly ravaged her body.

The latter could only try to keep quiet.

But her big eyes had already become watery.

"Do you dare to deliberately make it even bigger?"

"Besides illusion magic, is all you can do is flaunt your charm?"

"If charm were that effective, then Succubus would have been the queens of hell long ago..."

The voice relentlessly mocked.

Rose knelt on the ground, trembling, and dared not speak.

The next second.

A fair foot stretched out from the void.

She was wearing a pair of red and black high heels.

Smack! Smack! Smack! The high heel kicked Rose in the face, then stomped on her chest several times!

The bruises slowly appeared.

Blood flowed freely.

The red and black colors contrasted sharply with her fair skin.

Rose groaned in pain.

The person stomped on it several more times.

Finally, he coldly gave the order:

"Kill that man."

"Capture that woman."

"If you fail, I'll take back the power of the 'Spider.' Don't you love being in heat? You can become Succubus then. Anyway, the armies of the Chain Demons and Beast Demons are in dire need of durable goods like you..."

Rose's eyes revealed an extremely twisted expression.

There seemed to be pain, yet also a faint hint of pleasure.

She lowered her head very low, uttering a sound of almost moaning worship, "I understand."

"Your Excellency, the Eastern Devil, Lady Chesia..."

"The ' Nature Worship ' will take more time. If the Maze Art can't hold them off, I'll try summoning nearby monsters."

The high heels were slowly retracted.

"You'd better be able to do that."

"Bring it on."

"I'll help you with the final step."

"The Eastern Devil said coldly."

The words fell.

In the square.

Strange roars echoed.

Rose got up expressionlessly; she knew that the first batch of Walking Corpse Devil had already taken shape.

Next, it's time to deploy the "Purgatory Sac".

It won't be long.

This place will become a paradise for monsters.

All those who intrude.

They all have to die! But before that happens.

She had to complete the final "stealing ritual".

"Excuse me..."

Amidst the overgrown weeds.

Roger withdrew his hand without changing his expression, inwardly exclaiming, 'Thank goodness I didn't activate my Qilin Arm!'

Dorothy's pretty face flushed slightly.

But she quickly returned to normal, cautiously peering into the depths of the temple, and warned, "I think I just sensed a very evil force."

Roger nodded in agreement. "This kind of Evil Nature is at least at the level of the Greater Devil."

Something big must have happened deep inside the temple.

"Let's hurry."

After saying that, he stood up.

After quickly putting away the other "Salvation Stele" and "Evil Buddha Head" pieces.

They crossed the temple's front hall and ventured deeper into the area filled with stone pillars.

For Roger.

These Salvation Stele are a small but significant find.

Apart from the stone tablet that records the "Returning Heaven Palm" technique.

The feedback from the other stone tablets was not particularly ideal.

On the data panel.

"Qi Divination Technique: You have noticed that these four ' Salvation Stele ' tablets are severely worn down by time, and you are unable to glean Martial Arts Manual from them."

"Oddities Knowledge: You vaguely remember that the ' Relic Restoration Technique is very helpful in repairing similar items. Perhaps you could give it a try sometime."

"Relic Restoration Technique" is a specialty of mages who specialize in history and time.

Its ring number is not high, around 5 to 7.

The problem is that it is very difficult to find a mage who specializes in this area.

Even Roger would need to return to Qynan to find a solution.

Besides that.

The feedback regarding the "Evil Buddha Head" was completely blank.

He could only put it away for now.

The layout of the Ancient Temple is quite similar to the landscape Roger saw on "Lost Island".

The overgrown paths are mostly paved with a mix of whetstones and pebbles.

The floors of the main hall or plaza are made of whole pieces of granite.

Between temple-style buildings with flying eaves and hanging bells.

They are stone pillars carved with lifelike mythical beasts.

certainly.

"Strange beasts" are used in contrast to other people.

In Roger's eyes.

These dragons, with their diverse forms, felt exceptionally endearing.

As they were walking.

The text on the data panel flashed by in rows.

"Hidden Hero Knowledge: Did you identify 'Tianlong'?"

"You identified the 'ichthyosaur'."

"You identified the ' Hornless Dragon '."

"I never expected the Hidden Hero Module to contain such serious knowledge..."

Roger was filled with emotion.

Upon arriving at the second temple complex.

He has gained a preliminary understanding of the eight types of dragons that existed in the Ancient Ancestors.

These eight true dragons are:

"Panlong, Hornless Dragon, Tianlong, Wind Dragon, Sea Dragon, Divine Dragon, Yulong, Dung Dragon".

These true dragons possess a distinctly Chinese style, quite different from the 'lizard dragons' active in the present world.

Although it is just a stone pillar carving.

But Roger had a vague feeling that they would come back to life.

Especially when he is very close to a certain stone pillar.

The "Panlong Ring" hidden in The Lord of the Rings will then become scorching hot.

Roger's Sixth Sense told him.

The Coiled Dragon Essence within the ring was stirring restlessly.

Unfortunately, Roger doesn't plan to release him for the time being.

Although this place is the site of the Zen Gate, it has always been a forbidden area on New Yuntai Mountain.

Dorothy told him.

Strange things often happen in this place.

At midnight, the roar of beasts can be heard, and those who mistakenly enter this place have a high probability of dying a violent death, and their deaths will be extremely gruesome.

In Roger's perception.

The Ancient Temple were not as welcoming as places like Jade Phoenix Nest or Lost Island.

This is a place teeming with malice!...

"Let's find the high priest first."

With the help of a scrap of cloth provided by Dorothy.

Roger combined sniffing and licking.

"Ultimate Hunter" was successfully launched.

Guided by the solid gold line.

They passed the outer buildings and arrived at a temple shrouded in darkness.

There are countless entrances to the edge of darkness.

Each entrance flickered with an eerie purple light, emitting a dangerous signal that it was inviting people into a trap.

"We've found the right direction!"

"This is the High Priest's specialty: Maze Art!"

Dorothy was both delighted and distressed.

Rose's Maze Art are extremely powerful; at least her subordinates have a very difficult time solving them.

But if you choose to force your way in...

The risks then become immeasurable.

In response to this.

Roger glanced around, randomly chose an entrance, and then waved for everyone to follow:

"Enter."

at the same time.

A cross-shaped mark suddenly appeared in the center of his eye.

"Eye Technique: Absolute Insight!"...

Under the suppression of this 14- Ring Feat originating from the red leaves.

Roger had a complete view of the Dark Labyrinth! He was misled by the loss of its winding paths.

The only thing that could be considered a threat in the maze was those slow-moving monsters!

It's a pity.

In Roger's eyes, they were no different from meat on a cutting board.

After striding across a corner.

The bloated, ugly monster pounced! "Roar!"

That was a "Corrosion Demon" with a level of 75! The Corrosion Demon had thick, long fur, which was covered with nauseating acid; although this guy didn't look very agile.

But this attack was carried with the force of a thunderbolt!

"Insight: The ' Corrosion Demon ' used 'Ambush Hour' on you, and its pounce force is judged to be three times its normal state."

Faced with the overwhelming onslaught of monsters.

Roger, however, neither dodged nor avoided the attack.

With a slight flick of his wrist, a burst of fire erupted as the Taiyi Separating Fire Blade slashed down with unstoppable force! Bang! The blade, crackling with electricity, ice, and Ancient Dragon Flame, struck the Corrosion Demon's chest with tremendous force!

The latter's massive body immediately flew backward—

That scene.

It was like a small animal running in a hurry bumping into a large truck loaded with goods! It was a contest of strength.

After being promoted, Roger has never been afraid of anyone! Even with the advantage of having higher ring numbers.

But the Corrosion Demon is still no match for the Ascended Power.

In a narrow corner.

Roger, wielding only the Taiyi Separating Fire Blade, forced the Corrosion Demon to retreat step by step. Before long, the demon was completely embedded in the maze wall! "This guy's got some guts..."

Although the enemy looked very disheveled.

But Roger was also secretly surprised.

He was well aware of the power of the Taiyi Separating Fire Blade.

The Corrosion Demon had withstood two blows before its defenses were breached, and now it's taken three more blows and is still alive...

This is already a terrifying life function.

Although there is a relationship between ring number suppression and Blood Crow Season.

But Roger couldn't help but frown.

He raised his hand, about to deliver the seventh strike.

Unexpectedly, at this moment, endless flames suddenly erupted from the Corrosion Demon's body.

Immediately afterwards.

A force of destiny flashed through it.

That instant.

It felt as if a butcher's knife had slashed at the Corrosion Demon ten thousand times.

The monster suddenly turned into chunks of flesh like shattered glass! Roger glanced at the data panel.

"Notification: Your special ability ' Ancient Dragon Flame ' is active."

"Corrosion Demon's health has been detected to be below 50%. Your feat ' Commandment Kill ' is in effect... Slaughter successful."

"You have killed one Corrosion Demon."

"Your bowel lubrication has improved slightly."

"Damn it!"

"Is this to prevent constipation or something?"

Roger stared at the corpse of the Corrosion Demon with a look of utter exasperation.

I've lost all interest in sorting through my spoils.

He then led the group deeper into the maze.

Under the influence of Absolute Insight.

Roger had already identified the correct route.

The monsters along the way posed no threat to him.

certainly.

The Sin Mark must be removed.

that's all.

He led his men on a brutal campaign.

They soon reached the end of the maze.

There's another Corrosion Demon ahead.

Roger was about to make a move.

Suddenly, Dorothy said, "I'll do it!"

That's all.

She then raised her longsword and thrust it forward.

The Corrosion Demon roared and tried to leap up and pounce, but Dorothy easily dodged it.

She moved very quickly.

But the sword is faster.

The rapier in her hand was no ordinary weapon.

It could easily pierce through the Corrosion Demon's skin.

Roger noticed.

Each of her sword strikes landed on the Corrosion Demon's weaknesses and vital points.

This is enough to demonstrate her fighting talent.

"What is she trying to prove to me?"

Roger found it amusing, but also a little impatient.

He didn't want to waste his time here.

But it wouldn't be right to directly offend Dorothy.

He immediately prepared to secretly kill the Corrosion Demon.

Who knew that at this very moment...

Perhaps the Corrosion Demon was in pain from being stabbed, for it roared, its fur curling up like a carpet, and it uttered a series of incantations!

"Not good!"

"The Corrosion Demon is summoning the Old Hag! Quickly, interrupt him!"

Dorothy cried out, a hint of regret in her voice.

She really wanted to show Roger the skills she had learned over the years.

But unexpectedly, it backfired!

In the blink of an eye.

Pale blue halos appeared on the ground nearby.

That's a sign that a summoning spell circle is forming!

"It's too late!"

Dorothy was filled with regret.

She gritted her teeth and started stabbing wildly at the Corrosion Demon! In an instant...

The halos merged together.

A dozen or so ugly monsters of various shapes appeared on the halo.

Their faces were covered in pockmarks, their bodies reeked of decay, and they wore snakes or toads around their necks.

They ignored Dorothy.

Instead, he screamed and charged toward Roger and the others.

That voice was incredibly unpleasant.

It also has a strong stimulating effect.

The other two members of the Subjugation Squad immediately vomited on the spot.

"Hint: You have encountered ' Old Hag '*12"

"Insight: You realize that the Old Hag you encountered is a ' Screaming Hag,' unlike the 'Mud Hag,' 'Necromancer Hag,' and 'Night Hag.' The Screaming Hag's main attack methods come from infrasound and Evil Curse..."

In the midst of chaos.

Roger remained calm and composed.

He calmly raised his hand, estimated the Old Hag's running route, and then clenched his fist! "Thump!"

The clear sound of the bell rang out.

A translucent golden bell, 8 meters in diameter and covered with countless flowing characters, suddenly crashed down!

"Buzz!"

After the loud bang.

The Old Hag were all thrown around and went into a daze.

The nauseating infrasound also disappeared without a trace.

Roger seized the opportunity and Lava Spray! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! The Old Hag were pierced through the heart! On the data panel.

"You have killed 1 Screaming Hag, bringing your total number of Screaming Hag killed to 12."

"Your Dharma Form duration has been slightly increased (percentage)."

"Huh?"

"This is great!"

Roger's eyes lit up.

The waxing crescent moon, All Things Living, golden Arhats, Asura... are all beneficiaries.

And as his strength increased.

The number of "Dharma Images" is definitely increasing.

"The Old Hag?"

Roger's gaze darted back and forth between the Corrosion Demon and the Old Hag.

final.

He couldn't resist.

He delivered a clean and honest follow-up attack with the Taiyi Separating Fire Blade.

Under the dual blows of the burning of the Ancient Dragon Flame and the Commandment Kill.

The Corrosion Demon ultimately met a tragic end.

After this guy died.

Something golden suddenly appeared on the corpse!

Before Roger could even get close...

Cindy happily retrieved the thing for Roger.

That was a tongue.

"The Golden Tongue of the Corrosion Devil King (Storage Item/Extraordinary)"

Rating: SS+

"Attribute: Increases the skill effects of all bards by 50%"

"Special Effect 1: Palace of the King of Corrosion (6)"

"Palace: Items stored in these 6 slots will decay and break down by 300%"

"Special Effect 2: The Bed of Corrosion (6)"

"Nurture Zone: Storing items in these 6 slots reduces their rate of decay and damage by 90%"

"Special Effect 3: The Privilege of the Lord of Corrosion"

"Privilege: You can summon 12 Old Hag to serve you daily."

"Can we find that Old Hag?"

"This is good stuff!"

Roger was overjoyed.

now.

He actually felt somewhat grateful to Dorothy.

If it weren't for her wanting to show off...

He may never have the chance to find out the Old Hag's secrets.

After all, given Roger's monster-killing speed...

There is absolutely no chance for the Corrosion Demon to summon the Old Hag.

"This Corrosion Demon is actually the King of Corrosion Demon? I didn't realize that. It's not even an elite template..."

While complaining, he searched for information about "Golden Tongue".

As expected, it's all garbage.

He flipped through the pages quickly for a while.

They ended up finding a treasure in the trash!

"Hint: You have obtained the ' Eight Divisions Dragon Chart '"

"Eight Divisions Dragon Chart (Rare Item): The core of the Zen Gate's Dragon Gate Great Formation. Once activated, it allows command of the essences of eight true dragons within the Dragon Gate Great Formation."

"Hmm?"

A hint of curiosity flickered in Roger's eyes.

However, now is not the time to delve into this.

After handing the items over to Cindy, Roger looked at Dorothy.

There was a hint of guilt in the latter's eyes.

She opened her mouth as if to say something, but Roger stopped her. "Catching Rose is the priority."

Dorothy paused for a moment, then nodded gratefully.

Roger then kicked the wall behind the Corrosion Demon without hesitation! Rumble! The Maze Art teetered on the brink of collapse.

Whoosh! Under the judgment of "Extraordinary Strength".

The maze gates were ultimately shattered without mercy.

A spacious square appeared before Roger's eyes.

Edge of the square.

Towering pillars, carved with bizarre and fantastical creatures, stood tall!...

Hint: You have discovered the ' Dragon Gate Great Formation '

"Ah, this..."

"It really is such a coincidence."

Roger was speechless.

However, he also knew very well that the things of the Ancient Ancestors were meaningless to many people in the present world.

If he hadn't fortuitously obtained the Martial Artist's extension and inherited a large amount of knowledge from the Clear Spring Sect, he probably would have been just like everyone else, completely unaware of what these things were.

He immediately wanted to back down.

If one can use the concept of "Heaven and Man United" to understand the Eight Divisions Dragon Chart, everything that follows will obviously go much more smoothly.

But the next second...

A deafening explosion echoed from the distance of the square.

Immediately afterwards.

A hysterical voice rang out:

"Long live Lady Chesia!"

"Long live Lord Blood Crow!"

Roger looked closely.

His gaze pierced through the hordes of "Walking Corpse Devil".

The final image focuses on a woman kneeling on the ground.

The woman was surrounded by a long string of Purgatory Incantation.

The person had a radiant face and exquisite features.

At this moment, however, his eyes rolled back.

His lips were glistening with saliva.

"Insight: You have realized that ' High Priestess Rose ' has stolen the power of the dead Wilderness God 'Spider' and transformed it into a new creature of the Advanced Infernal Template/Elite Template."

"Sixth Sense: You sense a strong aura of Evil Nature lingering nearby."

I'll try to stick to this time every day from now on! Of course, that's just a wishful thinking.