The Monkey God and the Shapeshifter
The power of the "Dice of Destiny" needs no further explanation.
The ability to refresh Sin Mark means Roger's efficiency in exploiting attributes has doubled.
Even monsters that you "have no chance to meet at first sight".
They might even become brothers who fall in love at first sight!
but.
The notes below his specialty reminded Roger.
Sometimes he encounters attributes that are difficult to define.
Do you want to swipe it?
The attributes are lackluster and offer little motivation.
But why not swipe it?
That's also a bit wasteful.
He usually acts according to the situation when he encounters this attribute.
Now, there's also the "Dice of Destiny".
These lackluster monsters will add another headache for Roger—
Refresh or not refresh.
This could very well become a problem.
But no matter what.
The Dice of Destiny is a wonderful specialty.
The Blood Crow Clan deserves a thumbs up.
Moreover, the attributes provided by the Blood Crow itself are quite powerful.
A 208-meter blink is an unprecedented and unparalleled mobility ability among professionals below the promotion level.
The teleportation distance of up to 624 meters is enough to make most mages and warriors sigh in despair.
This thing, combined with Roger's Transcendent Agility.
It's no exaggeration to say that...
His current mobility surpasses that of most ascendants! Unless one is a professional who ascends to enlightenment through agility and movement.
Most people really can't match his speed in attacking.
The suddenness and stealth of "blink" are not just a nightmare for mages; in fact, all professions fear this unconventional movement ability.
This means that Roger has completely gained the upper hand.
If you can't win, you can always run away.
This kind of enemy is the most terrifying and disgusting.
"Blinking is indeed very useful."
"These long-range raids are almost always profitable, except if you accidentally bump into a wall or trap."
"Unfortunately... the cooldown time is still a bit too long."
"It would be better if it were shorter."
Looking at the "Flicker Mark" in the skill list, it has a 20-minute recharge time.
Roger was overjoyed.
I can't help but feel a little regretful.
After reviewing...
Above the stone forest.
Roger, in the form of a flock of crows, suddenly took to the air and flew towards the northwest corner of the Bottom Layer.
After the Blood Crow is fully refreshed.
He had no attachment to this world anymore.
To be honest.
These past two months of grinding have indeed been quite tedious—
The main reason is that the Blood Crows' wealth is simply too meager.
Roger farmed nearly 200,000 Blood Crows.
The equipment and items we collected were really few and far between.
It can only be said that this devilish society is a typical example of exploitation.
Such as the "Blood Crow Highlands" as Bottom Layer.
The wealth had long been confiscated by those above every few days.
If Roger were to come now and want to collect taxes, he would have to start collecting them from the years after 1200.
If you think about it that way...
Actually, the Blood Crows are quite pitiful!
And this two-month trip to the plateau.
Roger only actually acquired two items.
One of them came from a Blood Crow Leader.
"Blood Crow Pendant (Jewelry/Extraordinary)"
Effect 1: Blood Crow's favorability +20
Effect 2: Purgatory Incantation - Burial
"Bury: You can bury a single target whose level is no more than 20 levels below yours to a depth of 200 meters. The buried target will be subject to a 'imprisonment' effect for a period of time."
"Limit: 3 times per day"
"Bury" is a good Spell-like Abilities. It has a short casting time and comes with a binding effect.
More importantly.
This is the toughest one in the Purgatory Incantation of bullying the weak and fearing the strong!
It can attack enemies whose level is no higher than 20.
Roger even suspected that this thing was a counterfeit product from Hellfire!
at the same time.
After obtaining this Blood Crow Pendant.
Roger's Blood Crow Set now has three pieces (pendant/cloak/amulet), successfully triggering the set effect.
"Blood Crow Set (3): Blood Crow Affection +100"
that's all.
He relentlessly slaughtered the Blood Crows.
The Blood Crows' favorability towards him actually soared to 200 points! Even more amazingly...
Roger hadn't expected these favor ratings to have any effect.
But who knew that the day after the favorability rating broke 200...
One of the Blood Crow Elders, despite his reluctance, bravely came to our door!
He rattled off a whole bunch of things.
In the end.
He straightened his neck and then presented a "Blood Crow Altar" with both hands.
Roger understood what he meant.
turn out to be.
The monsters of the Blood Crow Highlands had long suffered from Roger's slaughter.
But the devils' deep-seated veneration of the strong has reached a pathological level.
Faced with Roger's formidable fighting prowess.
With a favorability bonus of 200 points.
After discussing it, they surprisingly decided to surrender!
This Blood Crow Altar and that Blood Crow Elder were their pledge of allegiance! Roger thus gained his second valuable item.
"Blood Crow Altar (Special Building): When you place it in an area that has a connection to Purgatory, you can summon a continuous stream of Blood Crows from the ' Blood Crow Highlands ' to serve you."
Elder Blood Crow earnestly begs Roger to show mercy.
As a way of repaying the favor.
The Blood Crow Clan was not only willing to serve him.
They were also willing to regularly provide enough blood crows for him to kill and play with.
When you encounter this situation...
Roger was a little embarrassed.
Fortunately, it was the Blood Crow clan, who still possessed a sliver of intelligence, who voluntarily surrendered.
However, there are still many terminally ill blood crows on the plateau, infected by Aberrant Matter.
So in the period that followed.
He slightly changed his monster-hunting location.
The Blood Crows were moved to tears of gratitude.
Two more similar Blood Crow Altar were offered to Roger.
And just as Roger was about to leave Purgatory.
All members of the Blood Crow Clan appeared remotely.
They flapped their wings and lined up to sing hymns praising purgatory—
Such pomp and circumstance would only appear in Purgatory when subordinates were seeing off or welcoming their superiors.
This is evident.
Roger left such a deep shadow on them.
Considering how sensible the Blood Crows were, and that these guys also had some summoning value, Roger ultimately gave up the idea of using the "Renewing the Previous Bond Ticket" on them.
Anyway, there will be plenty of opportunities to use in the future.
that's all.
He turned and walked into the teleportation array.
After the scene changes.
Time suddenly relaxed.
"Hint: You have arrived in the Between the Wilderness '"
"Insight: You realize that only 14.4 hours have passed in the Between the Wilderness '"
"You have discovered that the ' Awakening Ritual ' has taken effect, the power of Purgatory has completely faded, and the Between Purgatory has been transformed back into the ' Between the Wilderness '."
While checking the records in the data column.
Roger walked quickly out of Blood Crow Castle.
The changes outside caught his eye.
Outside the castle.
The blood-soaked battlefield, littered with corpses, has now been replaced by a lush, green jungle.
On the distant mountaintop.
One after another, unnamed Giant Tree Species sprang up from the ground.
The sky transformed from leaden gray to azure blue.
The long-awaited sunshine shone on this ravaged land.
A powerful life force is flowing through this land.
In a daze.
Roger's gaze pierced through the dense forest.
They eventually arrived at the outside of an ancient cave deep in the forest.
The next second.
A faint, intoxicating green light shone into the cave.
Immediately afterwards.
A mother monkey ran out of her burrow in a panic.
Following behind her were many toddler monkeys.
Not long after.
A small monkey, its body radiating green light, emerged from the cave, looking bewildered.
Roger can see it.
There were three beams of light above his head.
His eyes were clear as water, and beneath them seemed to flow a long river that could irrigate the entire table!
He looked up.
Finally, he exchanged a glance with Roger.
Then he gave a kind smile.
That instant.
A flood of information rushed into Roger's mind.
"Hint: You have captured the phenomenon 'The Birth of the Wilderness God '"
"Vision: You have witnessed the birth of a Wilderness God."
His appearance may be due to the long-suppressed power of the wilderness from the ' Awakening Ritual '.
Perhaps it is because you killed the Blood Crow, Brown Bear, Sika Deer, etc., that you have injected new life into the Wilderness Temple.
In conclusion.
The new Wilderness God's attitude towards you is 'more than intimate'.
"Extraordinary Perception: The newly born Wilderness God tells you that His Honored Name 'Husun'."
"You have received a blessing from the ' Husun God '."
"Blessing of the Husun God: You have gained the innate talents and specialties of the Monkey race."
"Husun Clone Technique: Pluck a hair from the back of your head, rub it lightly, and blow on it forcefully to summon 3000 clones."
Note: The clones summoned by the Husun Clone Technique have 1/10 of your stats.
"I never imagined a new Wilderness God would actually be born!"
Regarding this point...
Roger was quite happy.
The blessing from the Husun God was an unexpected delight.
Although the new clones cannot use powerful skills like "Self-Sacrificing Strike" and their combat power is only 1/10, their large number makes up for it.
In certain situations.
The gang-fighting tactic also has its unique aspects.
Roger felt an increasing sense of familiarity with the little monkey the more he looked at it.
The other party took the initiative to be friendly right away.
I have no choice but to express my opinion.
Unfortunately, the power system of the Wilderness God is a completely different system.
The gifts given as farewell gifts seemed useless.
Roger thought for a moment.
Finally, he rode Liz Deep in the Dense Forest.
After finding the Husun God.
Roger gave the other party three "Wishful Thinking Cudgel".
This thing can be preserved for a long time if it is kept warm with high-level energy.
The monkey obtained the Wishful Thinking Cudgel.
They were having a great time playing.
He bowed repeatedly to Roger—
I don't know where he learned this trick from.
The birth of the "Husun God" alarmed the Wilderness Temple.
The white horse and the feathered serpent arrived quickly.
After exchanging a few pleasantries with them, Roger left the former Funeral Mountain Range and headed towards Tongma Town.
About half a day later.
Roger returned to Tongma Town.
This time.
He quietly drove around the town twice.
After confirming that there were no problems in Tongma Town.
He then quietly found Miller.
After successfully obtaining another "Golden Snake Dagger" from the master blacksmith.
Roger left behind even more material.
This includes rare materials such as Dragon Scale, dragon tendons, dragon blood, and high-grade ores.
Miller's eyes widened at the sight of these materials.
He immediately patted his chest and promised to prepare a surprise for Roger.
Roger didn't have high expectations for this.
However, he had too many precious materials on hand, and he was bound to consume some of them.
And he was in this area.
There aren't many people you can trust, Miller is one of them.
Even if we fail.
This should also be considered an investment made in the previous efforts to create the exclusive weapon for the Hidden Hero.
I chatted with Miller for a while.
Roger then took his leave.
Before leaving, he left behind a piece of "Sea Serpent Algae".
This is one of the Sea Serpent Church's ultra-long-distance communication methods.
Miller only needs to ignite this piece of Sea Serpent Algae.
Roger will then sense the situation here through "the Queen's Right Hand".
He also prepared a portion of the same Sea Serpent Algae for Dorothy.
Unfortunately, she seems to be busy with the reconstruction of the Wilderness Temple at New Yuntai Mountain lately.
Roger had no choice but to Miller to pass it on.
After doing all this.
He felt much more relaxed.
For our old friends in Tongma Town.
Roger believes that this current way of getting along is the best.
It's not that he can't give them a better life and a better future.
It's just that everyone has different thoughts and beliefs.
Not everyone is as willing as Roger to relentlessly grind their way to the top on the path to becoming a champion.
On the long road of life.
It is already a great blessing to be able to look after each other for a while.
Roger could only do what he could.
As for the rest...
It all depends on each person's choices and fate.
"My remote communication skills are indeed somewhat lacking:"
As a result, we are now unable to contact Sonsonia.
To ensure Miller and Dorothy's communication, they had to rely on methods within the Sea Serpent Church.
This is just too inconvenient...
On the way out.
Roger began to think about this issue.
Based on his knowledge.
There are currently three main types of remote communication systems:
The first type is a magic system that requires high investment, high maintenance, and high barriers to entry.
The second type is the mother nest communication system of the Cowas People.
The third type is the 'believer-anchor' system of Divine Kingdom Practitioner.
"Magic is too expensive, not suitable for a small force like mine; the Mother Nest is too empty, I only have a small starship; could it be that I really should start a church for fun?"
Roger carefully considered the feasibility of this plan.
Although he was not interested in the methods Divine Kingdom Practice.
However, it might not be impossible to use methods such as Extracorporeal Avatar an avatar to support a puppet deity.
This not only easily solves the problem of communication over ultra-long distances.
Moreover, it can further expand its influence.
You can also plunder wealth and gather information about monsters along the way!
Roger thought it was feasible more and more! But founding a church was a different story.
We still need a catalyst.
He hadn't forgotten that he was the sect leader of the Clear Spring Sect.
The true self's every word and action is easily 'embellished'!
"Don't rush."
"Let's deal with the Clear Spring Sect matter first."
With that in mind.
Roger finally stepped through the portal of light inside Blood Crow Castle.
Then I stepped into a wet place.
Whoosh! As the scene changes.
The sound of the surging waves rang in his ears!
"Hint: You have arrived in Mystra"
"You've discovered the ' Organ Coast '"
"You have discovered the ' Sea of Black Mist '"
I came to my senses.
Roger found himself standing on a smooth beach.
Before my eyes...
It was a wave as tall as two people!
With a soft "poof".
The salty, fishy seawater splattered all over Roger's face.
The next second.
The monster lurking behind the waves began to stir! Whoosh! The "crab leg scythe," as sharp as a scalpel, slashed towards Roger's neck like a whirlwind!
Click!
A crisp sound rang out.
The red and white crab leg that stood tall on the beach was cleaved in two by the Taiyi Separating Fire Blade! (Data bar displayed.)
"You have killed one of the Spawn of the God of Tainted Blood."
"Your neck length has increased slightly."
"Refresh the Sin Mark?"
"Nonsense!"
"Refresh, of course."
"Does this mean I have to turn into a giraffe?"
Roger muttered a couple of complaints to himself.
But soon.
His expression turned serious.
Looking around.
On the nearby beach.
Those crab-leg-like limbs stand tall like a sugarcane field!
This shows that the God of Tainted Blood has become so rampant!
"This guy is very good at hiding his true intentions."
"He only made his move after sending me away; you could say he endured humiliation and carried a heavy burden..."
"Now that you're not pretending, you must be very confident, right?"
Roger became secretly on guard.
At present.
He quickly moved closer to the other 'crab leg'.
Before the other party could launch an attack.
The Taiyi Separating Fire Blade had already slashed down!
"You have killed one of the Spawn of the God of Tainted Blood."
"Your neck has become slightly thicker."
"Damn it!"
"Trash is always trash!"
Roger shook his head in anger.
Look at those crab legs on the beach.
He had no murderous intent whatsoever.
After a moment of contemplation.
Roger climbed up a small hill by the sea.
Because there were no clouds in the sky.
He could only take out the "Rocket Boots" and put them on.
The next second.
He pushed off with all his might!...
Special effects: Rocket soars into the sky!...
The earth trembled on the hillside.
The wind howled in my ears.
Under the burning of Ether Powder.
Roger flew 1000 meters into the sky in one breath! Then...
He began to Ride the Wind.
He was very slow.
Most of the time is spent determining the direction.
From this perspective.
Roger could see an endless sea to his south.
A black fog blocked the sea.
Both the east and west sides are coastlines.
About 60 kilometers to his east, there is a large city, and a port nearby.
To the west, there are only scattered villages and towns.
As for the north.
It was shrouded in countless crimson mists! Roger sensed the power of the God of Tainted Blood within those crimson mists! "Has the area he controls already reached such a vast size?"
Roger was startled by the extent of the blood mist.
Just to be on the safe side.
Roger did not recklessly rush into the blood mist.
Instead, they decided to go to the port city in the east to inquire about the current situation in Mystra.
After all, he couldn't even be sure where he was right now.
So he adjusted his posture.
It kept flying eastward.
Along the way.
He discovered many "Spawn of the God of Tainted Blood".
This means that the blood mist is invading in this direction.
Combined with Roger's previous capture of the God of Tainted Blood's perspective.
He could roughly determine the approximate location of the Clear Spring Sect.
Northwest or Northeast.
"I hope they can hold on."
In the sky.
Roger tried to summon Sonsonia and the gargoyle through a contract.
Unfortunately, the weak connection between them was forcibly sealed by an unnamed force.
Roger speculated that this might be one of the effects of the blood mist.
Then he started calling the Emperor Eagle again using "Super-Sense Link".
However, it was still a failure.
This made Roger a little annoyed.
But the next second...
A strange tremor suddenly came from the depths of his senses!
It was a touch that was both familiar and unfamiliar.
It felt as if someone had Mi Mi tickled his sensitive spot with a hair!
He immediately looked at the data panel.
"Prompt: Icadore requests to establish a ' Super-Sense Link,' accept?"
"Um?"
"It's Xiao Yi..."
"Not familiar with them!"
Roger decisively chose to "refuse"! The next moment.
His body sank rapidly.
Because a chaotic battle has broken out on the coastline ahead! More importantly...
In this chaotic battle.
Roger saw a familiar figure—
She was a fierce woman carrying a large, golden sword.
She was agile and ruthless when wielding her knife.
His eyes were lifeless.
So he looks somewhat cold and fierce.
"Prompt: Icadore has requested to establish a ' Super-Sense Link ' again. Accept?"
That moment.
Roger felt as if the fine hairs in his heart had multiplied from one to three or five.
It's incredibly itchy.
So he simply blocked Icadore.
Although he is not afraid of the other party now.
However, one must be extremely careful when communicating with Ancient Evil.
We should wait until he resolves the immediate emergency before making any decisions.
Immediately afterwards.
Roger's figure shot towards the chaotic shore below like a meteor!
In the eucalyptus forest along the coast.
A fierce battle with unequal numbers is underway.
There were about a dozen corpses dressed in the Clear Spring Sect attire lying on the edge of the battlefield.
And even more monster remains.
And in the center of the battlefield.
Roger saw Jean alone facing the combined attack of three "Flesh Earth Golem"!
Her knife skills were exceptionally sharp.
He seemed to be enraged by the news of the death of Clear Spring Sect Disciple.
The way Qin wields her sword is always unstoppable—
She left herself no room to defend herself! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Three fierce slashes fell, and one of the flesh golems died instantly.
at this time.
Roger barely made it to the edge of the battlefield!
His landing motion was very large.
Therefore, they immediately attracted everyone's attention! "A filthy and decaying mortal?"
The Flesh Earth Golem's body emitted muffled sounds.
"Teacher?"
The sound of the zither conveyed surprise and unexpected joy.
She couldn't help but turn to face Roger.
Although my eyes can't see clearly.
But tears still welled up in her eyes.
"I'll do it."
Roger looked around, his face ashen.
"No need, teacher..."
"I can handle it."
That's all.
She suddenly raised the golden broadsword in her hand and swung it at the Flesh Earth Golem repeatedly.
Roger's arrival seemed to have spurred her fighting spirit.
Not long after.
The second Flesh Earth Golem also exploded on the spot.
The Gear Monster that were entangled nearby were completely destroyed by the waves created by the golden sword!
Seeing this scene.
Roger was slightly taken aback.
The next second.
His eyes narrowed slightly, and his figure suddenly disappeared from the spot!
"I'll help you!"
Roger said.
"No..."
"I can do it myself!"
Qin said confidently.
But in that very instant...
Roger's figure had already appeared between her and the Flesh Earth Golem.
Snap! The Red Moon moonlight flashed by.
Roger chopped off Jean's head! The screams followed.
Her body fell straight down.
And before he died.
She suddenly swung the golden broadsword in her hand.
It swung towards the "Flesh Earth Golem" behind Roger! At that moment.
A golden light swept past.
The third Flesh Earth Golem crashed to the ground—
The next second.
A violent surge of etheric energy swept in.
The instantaneous spell activated everything around it.
The entire eucalyptus forest was reduced to ashes in an instant!
After the dust settled.
A complex and obscure teleportation array appeared on the bare ground.
At the edge of the teleportation array where light was extinguished.
Roger stood there with a cold smile.
"You want to send me away as soon as I get back?"
"What a pity..."
"Blinking still works well."
After confirming that there are no other arrangements around,
Roger then found a safe place to retrieve 'Qin's' body from the Xia Yin Realm.
He then took a look at the data panel.
"You killed Jean (Green Light Druid /Elite/Transcendent)"
"Illusion Correction: You have killed the avatar of the God of Tainted Blood - Shapeshifter Musa (Divine Kingdom Practitioner /Elite/ Illusion Authority Rank)"
"Extermination Order: You have acquired a new specialization from Miu Sa - Bewitching Body Fragrance"
"Bewitching Body Fragrance: Your sweat glands, salivary glands, etc., can periodically secrete abnormal body odor liquid. High doses of this odor have a 'soul-desensitizing' effect after evaporation."
"Refining Poison into Evil: A new type of toxin has been detected and confirmed; the liquid produced by the ' Bewitching Body Fragrance ' can be condensed into a poisonous evil."
"Transformers..."
"It's almost Imitation Mastery."
Roger murmured a sigh.
If it weren't for the "Eye Technique: Absolute Insight" that Brother Hongye rewarded him with, which allows him to see through all illusions, he probably would have really been defeated here today!
He checked it.
This teleportation array points to the abyss.
It's obvious.
This is a very clever series of schemes—
The teleportation array is triggered by killing the three Flesh Earth Golem in succession.
The God of Tainted Blood used someone Roger knew as bait.
The goal was to get rid of Roger again.
to this end.
The God of Tainted Blood spared no expense and invested heavily once again.
It's a pity.
He failed this time.
They also gave Roger a pretty good skill.
"To be able to find my trail in such a short time, this guy's strength is unfathomable."
Despite thwarting the first plot the God of Tainted Blood had prepared for him.
But Roger remained vigilant.
The intelligence capabilities displayed by the God of Tainted Blood were astonishing.
You need to know.
Less than 15 minutes had passed since Roger killed the first 'crab leg' on the beach.
This shows how well-prepared the other party was.
The God of Tainted Blood has definitely come to regard me as a major threat!
Roger felt uncomfortable with the feeling of being taken seriously by his opponents.
What's more, the other party had become his close apprentice...
This made him somewhat worried about Qin's safety.
but.
What Roger finds most puzzling right now is the behavior of that guy Icadore.
After simply disposing of the "Transformer's" corpse.
Roger hesitated for a moment.
The blocking effect was finally removed.
The next second.
A barrage of messages flooded the screen!
"Hint: The Icadore are willing to pay 1 Ancient Bronze Coin to establish a ' Super-Sense Link '."
"The Icadore are willing to pay one Ancient Silver Coin..."
"Icadore paid in advance with an Ancient Gold Coin..."
The next second.
A faint reddish spacetime rift flashed by.
An Ancient Gold Coin, imbued with the aura of time, appeared in Roger's palm.
"Ancient Gold Coin: An extremely rare occult currency that can be used to purchase rare items from ' Professional Black Merchant ' in various planes."
"That's interesting."
"Why is this guy in such a hurry to find me?"
Roger thought for a moment.
He placed "the Queen's Right Hand" against his chest—
After confirming that they could receive the protection of the Sea Serpent Queen's will.
Roger then agreed to Xiao Yi's private chat request.
Suddenly.
A hoarse voice rang in his ear—
You are in great danger!
The Blood of Myriad Filth has sent his most prized subordinate, the Shapeshifter, to deal with you.
If you run into an acquaintance on the street.
Whatever you do, don't go forward! Remember that!
Absolutely not!
This intelligence is valuable enough, isn't it?
If it's valuable, give me back my Ancient Gold Coin right now! I'm so angry.
I said.
You're being way too cautious, you mortal! I'm only just getting in touch with you now.
In short, let's not talk about anything else for now.
Hurry! Pay me back!
"Hey! You're not planning to renege on your debt, are you?"
Roger thought for a moment.
The answer was:...
"I don't know anything about Ancient Gold Coin."
I don't understand what you're talking about.
All I know is that I just killed a guy named Shapeshifter Musa.
If there's nothing else, I'll hang up...