A Conventional Martial Artist
In Roger's view
Whether it's "Myriad Poison Qi" or "Heavenly Net".
These are all very practical skills.
The former is combined with "Defense as Offense" and "Thorn Force Field".
The effect was absolutely phenomenal.
The latter is very suitable for using to trick people.
After all, it's a fishing net or something.
It has always been Roger's favorite.
He even considered stuffing a few Gui Water Yin Lightning into the Heavenly Net.
Under the combined suffocating effects of poison and lightning.
The enemy caught in the net must be in a pretty desperate situation.
For specific effects, please refer to the "Dragon-Catching Ballista Tactic" that Roger once used.
Besides these two specialties.
After mastering the art of poison.
Roger also received an additional tip.
"Ascension Road: You have mastered tens of thousands of mixed toxins, your Deadly Poison Authority Rank +0.1"
"Deadly Poison Authority Rank: You can gain extraordinary benefits from the use, research and practice of toxins."
You have an extremely keen sense for toxins, and very few people could poison your food; your knowledge (pharmacology) +200;
You will be immune to all toxins below the Ascension-grade; occasionally.
Your healing spells or healing 'chi' will produce a very mild toxic effect;...
You have gained the random rank feats Poison Sense (0.01) and Accelerated Attack (0.1)
"Poison Sense: You can sense highly venomous creatures within a certain range. The closer the creature, the stronger the toxicity, and the stronger the sense."
"Accelerated Outbreak: When your enemy is poisoned, you can cause their attack to erupt at twice the speed."
"This is the second rank I achieved through my own cultivation..."
Looking at these detailed instructions.
Roger was filled with mixed emotions.
The first is killing.
The second one is highly poisonous.
The former is already fully upgraded and awaiting promotion.
I wonder if the latter still has a chance to develop further.
The two perks that come with the Deadly Poison Authority Rank are both support-oriented abilities.
This is exactly what Roger wants now.
After all, he actually has quite a few killer moves at his disposal.
Rather than adding more fancy offensive tactics.
It would be better to have more practical auxiliary capabilities.
"Poison perception" goes without saying.
This expertise will not only be an aid to Roger in his search for the new source of the Poisonous Fiend.
It could also bring him the position of some of his good brothers.
"Accelerated Onset" also has extremely strong practical value.
After all, compared to other abilities at the same level.
Toxins always take effect after a delay.
This specialization largely compensates for the weaknesses of poison attacks.
This also saved Roger a lot of trouble.
Next.
Roger spent another half a day figuring out the new ability.
It was evening.
He gradually gathered his thoughts.
Looking back on this past winter.
Roger's plan has been largely completed.
The only thing he regretted was the creation of the "Alarm Robot".
Just as the 'divine messenger' said.
This type of construct requires extremely high levels of knowledge and skills in "Heterogeneous Construct".
Even Roger, with his extensive knowledge, could not comprehend its underlying logic.
Not to mention the others.
Whether it's Mi Star or Quinan.
Very few people understand Heterogeneous Construct.
Roger estimates that only the "Mechanical Star: Messenary" mentioned earlier by Hediwala might possess similar knowledge.
Unfortunately, Hediwala had already gone to Asgard.
Roger couldn't find any other way to fill this gap in the short term.
However, he did not regret killing the 'divine messenger' with a single sword strike.
Because Vera had previously revealed this.
Inside the belly of the Astral White Whale.
There are countless similar robots!...
"Our next goal is to board the beluga whale!"
Roger looked up at the sky.
His gaze gradually hardened.
This thought came to mind.
He left the Poison Dragon Pool as quickly as possible and arrived at the edge of the coastline.
In the temporary dock at this time.
The revamped "UFO" is Charge Up for launch.
On the other side of the dock.
It is a newly constructed building.
Those living inside are all members of the "Elite Squad"! Roger arrived.
There were still many people sparring and exchanging blows in the Elite Squad's training ground.
There were quite a few onlookers.
Speaking of this "Elite Squad".
It was first started in the Ji Qiu.
The intention was to recruit powerful Martial Artist so that when difficulties arose, everyone could Shared Heart to solve the problems.
As the group grew larger, the Elite Squad received increasingly generous treatment, attracting people from other professions to join.
And in this process.
Ji Qiu came to see Roger once.
He asked in an almost complaining tone:
"Does the Sect Master look down on us?"
Roger was quite surprised at the time. "Why do you say that?"
Ji Qiu sighed, "Because you always prefer to solve problems by yourself."
"Take the matter of the Boundary Sea as an example. Everyone knows about the Astral White Whale and the Sky Nest, but you still choose to face the problem alone."
Speaking of which...
The deputy sect leader, like a wronged woman, continued to grumble:...
"We know you are doing this to protect everyone."
But this is for our own future and destiny.
So we still want to help.
The members of the Elite Squad are all extraordinary individuals.
Although tasks like moving bricks and repairing roads are also very efficient.
But there's always a suspicion that it's a waste of talent.
Most importantly.
Sect Master.
We really don't want you to face those terrible monsters alone forever..."
When it comes to the last sentence.
The burly man's tone was genuinely sincere.
Roger was deeply moved.
He really wanted to tell the other person.
Those monsters are not scary at all.
It's even kind of cute.
So Roger made up some excuse and got rid of Ji Qiu.
But Ji Qiu's complaints were clearly not an isolated case.
The next few days.
Several more people came looking for Roger.
They said something similar.
Roger then realized that he seemed to have become too used to working alone.
He usually fights monsters himself.
At most, you can bring Cindy and a demon to assist in the battle.
Roger himself didn't see anything wrong with taking on so much responsibility.
However, it dampened the enthusiasm of others to some extent.
Those who were protected by Roger naturally longed to prove their worth, rather than following behind Roger like parasites, wasting their lives.
therefore.
That's why ordinary people work so hard to build temporary shelters and docks.
In comparison.
The positioning of the members of the "Elite Squad" founded by Ji Qiu is quite awkward.
Anyone with even a shred of shame.
I felt embarrassed to receive nine ears of corn every day.
All I see is the Sect Master running around.
But he did nothing.
Not to mention those ambitious "superhumans" in the Elite Squad!
After this incident.
Roger reflected on himself for a moment.
You really can't just think about your own pleasure.
He neglected his followers.
So he found a suitable opportunity.
He then took over the management of the "Elite Squad" from Ji Qiu.
And at this point...
Roger then realized that he had more than 5,000 professionals under his command! Among them, about 300 were superhumans! This was already a considerable force.
If it were in Quinan.
They could all start a country right here!
You need to know.
When Diana founded the Country of Chaos.
Roger had fewer than 30 superhumans under his command! Roger quickly realized that the "Elite Squad" was a force that could be cultivated.
To become a superhuman in such a harsh environment as Mystra.
Everyone in the Elite Squad has something to offer, more or less.
What they lack are resources, experience, and knowledge.
After Roger took over the Elite Squad...
The first thing they did was to use the "Starship Charter" to organize these three hundred elites into a squadron.
Team 1 has about 120 people.
Most of them were members of the Clear Spring Sect, and their profession was Martial Artist.
The martial arts practiced by these people are diverse and varied.
But they are all exceptionally strong.
This team was Roger's most valued and trusted force.
Over the past six months.
Roger also gave them a lot of training whenever he had free time.
Team 2 has about 80 people.
Their professions all belong to the category of spellcasters.
A minority of these people are talents left over from the Truth Society.
More.
They are Adventurers fled from all over the Northern Continent over the past 30 years and eventually sought refuge in Clear Spring Mountain.
The two teams are not evenly matched in terms of strength.
But it is also a very powerful force.
If used properly.
These spellcasters are at least qualified to serve as artillerymen.
Roger assigned all the remaining professions to Team 3.
He carefully counted them.
There are still more melee classes in the three teams.
Most of these people are tall and robust.
I can't guarantee how good he is at fighting.
But they are definitely a very qualified front-line player.
To increase the functionality of the three teams.
Roger specially sought out craftsmen in Lotus Port to make thicker shields and stronger armor for them.
Thus, in the ensuing melee...
They can also be better at taking a beating.
The formation process took a lot of Roger's energy.
But it also broadened his horizons a lot.
It can only be said that fighting alone and fighting as a team are two completely different things.
Roger was very skilled at operating alone.
But when he has a group of people under his command, he becomes less adept at playing.
Despite the presence of Starship Charter's formation capabilities as an aid.
But Roger was still extremely busy during the simulated command.
At this time.
He greatly admired Diana.
That Female Devil was, after all, a true Hero Template, possessing War Authority Rank and extremely powerful troop command capabilities.
in this regard.
Roger is at least three levels below her.
Unfortunately, the latter is currently causing trouble in Kuytun.
Roger also had no intention of letting her interfere with his influence in Mystra.
In summary.
Roger certainly didn't spend so much effort training Elite Squad just to have them as decorative objects.
This time, we will conquer the Above the Sky.
He planned to lead the Elite Squad to explore the wilderness! Just as Ji Qiu had said.
Roger can't protect everyone forever.
sometimes.
Appropriate exercise is more suitable for Mystra than excessive protection.
And today.
This was the day Roger was calling everyone to prepare for battle! Because Roger had informed them a few days earlier to get ready for combat.
Therefore, when the order is issued.
The Elite Squad members all completed the assembly with excited expressions!
The group headed north under cover of night.
It was in the early hours of the morning.
The main force arrived at the Sky Nest's teleportation point.
After consuming a large amount of Ether Powder.
Roger successfully led 300 elites to Sky Nest!
"Notification: Your starship 'UFO' has been successfully activated and is ready to launch!"
"All units attached to the Starship UFO are now on standby. Proceed with the attack?"
Looking at the information flashing on the data bar.
Roger looked satisfied.
The UFO is ready.
But he didn't plan to go directly into space in a starship.
Firstly, this is to guard against unknown risks—who knows if there are any barriers in the Above the Sky, or if there are anti-aircraft weapons outside the Astral White Whale.
He only has one starship.
Shouldn't we treasure them?
Secondly, Roger still missed his good brothers on the Steel Platform.
After the formation is completed.
Monsters killed by his followers also accumulate on Roger's Sin Mark.
That's why he led everyone on a proper 'dungeon raid'!...
"Everyone! Listen carefully!"
"The most prevalent monsters around this platform are ' Steel Werewolf Beast '!"
"This monster has been implanted with a very evil chip; once it's removed, dealing with it is quite simple..."
"Upon reaching the core of the Steel Platform, we will encounter four lord-level monsters: 'Water Truck Dududu,' 'Turret,' ' Werewolf Elder,' and 'Assassin'..."
"The skill of the water truck is to spray sticky glue."
This glue has negative effects such as strong deceleration and strong dizziness.
More importantly.
It can also synergize with the skills of other lords.
Whatever you do, don't step on the glue! Otherwise, I might not be able to save you.
But if you're really unlucky and step in glue...
You must call for help and run away immediately!
Most people would simply walk away if they encountered a water truck.
Ji Qiu is in charge of resolving it.
Do you understand?
"Then there's the Werewolf Elder! This lord can summon a large number of Glue Monster using the glue from the 'Sprinkler Truck'."
When there is no glue on the ground.
The Werewolf Elder will wave his staff and use 'Powerful Arcane Missiles'.
So you need to be careful when he swings his staff!
Don't get hit by spells easily! However, the effect of such spells is only so-so.
As long as you don't take on more than three missiles at once, there shouldn't be any major problems.
But don't let your guard down! And what if there's no glue on the ground?
After the magic power stored in the staff was exhausted.
The Werewolf Elder will then begin to build up his anger.
When his anger is full, he will transform into a giant steel wolf and begin roaming and attacking.
There are a few key points to note during this stage, please take note of them...
"The third one is 'turret beep beep beep'."
Its normal attack is artillery fire.
Its main skills include "Barrage", "Sacrificial Claw", "Meteor Fall" and "Overheating Bombardment".
Whether it's a normal attack or a main skill.
The damage is extremely high.
You must be careful to avoid it.
"I can handle this turret..."
"In the end, only one One Meter Forty-Nine Assassin was left."
She is only good at stealthy assassinations.
To deal with her, you should stick together!
They covered for each other in the chaos.
"Don't let her touch your butt!"
On the upper steps of the Sky Nest.
Roger's mouth was dry from talking.
The people below were completely dumbfounded.
They had never encountered such an outrageous pre-war mobilization.
Before the fight.
The Sect Master actually explained the enemy's weaknesses, skills, and habits in great detail.
this...
How did he do that? More than just doubt arose in everyone's eyes.
There was also a strong sense of worship and fighting spirit!
The Sect Master has gone to such lengths.
If these Elite Squad members still can't handle the monsters upstairs...
There was absolutely no need for them to exist! In an instant...
Everyone was eager to fight and their fighting spirit was high.
Seeing this scene.
Roger was very satisfied.
This feeling of leading a team through dungeons was a long-lost memory for him.
Even in a past life.
Traditional online games have long since faded into the past.
Roger, who initially preferred playing multiplayer online games, gradually switched to single-player games.
I was just explaining the strategy.
Roger thought he had returned to that summer.
That's in another game.
He led the team in pioneering the wilderness during his time as the guild leader.
"That was a long time ago..."
Roger sighed softly to himself.
Then he focused his attention.
He waved to the crowd and said:
"Superior!"
On the Steel Platform.
The crowd rushed in like wolves and tigers.
But those at the forefront.
It was Roger again! "Take care of the Steel Werewolf Beast first. Don't follow me. Keep at least 100 meters away!"
"Ji Qiu, you'll be in charge of the follow-up command!"
"Everyone, I'm going first!"
Leave these three sentences behind.
Roger then embarked on a pioneering journey, leading the charge in the wilderness! This time...
He wasn't as gentle as before.
Instead, it charged straight towards the outermost steel gate!...
Specialty: Open Portal!...
Roger's fingertips lightly brushed across the door.
A small door, just big enough for one person to pass through, was thus created.
Behind the door were Steel Werewolf Beast!
Both sides saw each other.
They all let out a strange cry—
Roger's scream was clearly stronger and more powerful! Under the suppression of "Seize the Initiative with Sound".
The group of Steel Werewolf Beast were all momentarily stunned.
Roger used a teleportation ability to dash into the wolf pack.
Immediately afterwards.
He pushed his hands out to the sides in a straight line.
In a short while.
Two dark green jets of air shot out from his palms.
Those two columns of air were 18 meters long.
It directly covered the entire corridor.
"Die!"
Roger's body began to spin rapidly!
Not long after.
The entire corridor was shrouded in a thick, poisonous fog! The poor werewolf had just woken up from the shock of the sound.
They were then enveloped by the Ascension-grade toxins.
Even with the enhancement of the Evil Energy Chip.
Just a few seconds later.
They all collapsed to the ground, unable to get up!
"Log: You used ' Qi Wandering Six Voids ' and ' Wind Sweeping Away Buildings '"
"Your special ability ' Refining Poison into Evil /Accelerated Onset' is in effect. The A'Bao Poison is destroying the Steel Werewolf Beast's body at twice the speed..."
"You killed 31 Steel Werewolf Beast"
"Such low poison resistance?"
Upon seeing this, Roger understood the situation.
He took the lead and charged into the depths of the platform.
Facing a gate or other obstacle.
He's not as gentle anymore.
Instead, they opted for forced demolition! With the support of "Break All Laws With One Force" and the "demolition team leader".
Nothing could stop Roger's punch! He stormed in with incredible speed and determination.
Along the way.
He triggered numerous alarms.
Even more Steel Werewolf Beast bravely came to block their way.
Faced with the surging tide of monsters.
Roger, of course, calmly accepted everything.
With his God of Wind Leg spread wide, he swept across every inch of the platform like a tornado.
Where the tornado went.
It was filled with lush, poisonous, and menacing green shadows!
Large numbers of werewolves fell down like stalks of wheat in a field.
Just 20 minutes later.
The perimeter of the Steel Platform.
Not a single living construct could be seen! The mechanical werewolves were all wiped out! During this process...
Roger also successfully covered the Steel Werewolf Beast with its Sin Mark on the data bar!
"You have killed 1 Steel Werewolf Beast, bringing your total number of Steel Werewolf Beast killed to 1913."
"Your howl volume has been slightly increased (cannot be increased further) (currently 700 points)"
"Hint: Your ' Seize the Initiative with Sound ' skill has been greatly enhanced!"
"You have completed the 28th Sin Mark, and you have gained a new feat - Eightfold Chains."
"Eightfold Chains: Consumes 20,000 Qi. Eight chains made of Qi extend from you, centered on you, causing significant immobilization and damage to enemies."
The eight main chains can only extend outwards in a straight line.
The current maximum extension radius is 160 meters.
Enemies directly hit by the main chain will suffer the highest level of immobilization and damage.
Enemies located within the range of the ' Eightfold Chains '.
If it is not directly hit by the chain.
An additional node will be formed at the chain closest to the other party.
At this node, eight secondary chains will extend out, inflicting reduced immobilization and damage on enemies.
Each chain can be repeated a maximum of three times.
That means you can theoretically have a maximum of 4096 chains.
"COOL!"
After acquiring the new skill.
Roger was thrilled.
With this thing...
His lower body will no longer have to be twisted like a pretzel...
The spread of the poison can be accomplished directly through the "Eightfold Chains"!
More importantly.
This specialty not only has an area-of-effect (AOE) effect.
He can even control the enemy! His solo-farming ability is getting stronger and stronger...
Thinking this way.
Roger suddenly came to his senses.
Where's the big guy?
A moment later.
Roger successfully located the main force.
The expressions on everyone's faces were indescribable.
"How about it?"
Are you a little nervous?
Roger asked with a smile.
The group looked at each other in bewilderment.
I don't even know what to say.
In the end.
Ji Qiu, however, steeled herself and stepped forward:
"Didn't you do that a little too quickly?"
"Soon?"
Roger smiled and shook his head:
I don't think so.
"To put it bluntly, whether you can snatch a monster from me and kill it is your true test!"
"Don't say I didn't give you a chance."
"The core area is below... but we still need to be careful."
As they were talking.
Roger dispersed the poisonous aura.
He led everyone through the outer area, which resembled ruins.
We have arrived at the core area.
However, at this moment.
The area surrounding the Central Plaza, centered around the "Sky Cable Car Station".
A thick defensive shield has been erected! A large number of constructs are huddled inside, trembling.
Even the "Dark Four Heavenly Kings" mentioned by Grant in the walkthrough.
My condition isn't quite right right now.
Roger noticed.
On the screen in the Central Plaza.
The surveillance footage of what had just happened on the outskirts was being played over and over again.
The person in the video.
He was dashing and spirited.
Majestic and imposing.
Roger loved it.
"Hint: Your killing spree has had a massive deterrent effect on the ' Heterogeneous Construct ' group."
"Sixth Sense: You sense that the ' Dark Four Heavenly Kings ' are plotting a Assassin move specifically designed to target you..."
"Perhaps..."
"We can talk."
Inside the defensive shield.
The Werewolf Elder pretended to swallow, and said in a trembling voice, "We're just forced to stay here..."
And he was interrupted.
It was a punch filled with ferocity!
Specialty: Break All Laws With One Force!...
"We have nothing to talk about..."
Crash! The defensive shield shattered mercilessly! Roger flashed into the horde of monsters!
Immediately afterwards.
He opened his arms.
He suddenly activated the "Eightfold Chains"! Eight shadowy, dark green chains of energy extended from the soles of his feet.
In the blink of an eye.
Additional nodes appeared on the main chain, and secondary chains branched off from it.
This was repeated three times.
Roger single-handedly locked a large number of monsters in place!
Not only was he unable to move.
They also have to endure a variety of special effects and high damage!
"Notification: Your ' A'Bao Poison Evil ' is in effect..."
"Your attack effects 'Lightning/Freeze/ Tenacity Reduction ' are in effect..."
"Your ' Attribute Splitting ' perk is active..."
Almost in the blink of an eye.
Large numbers of Heterogeneous Construct died instantly on the spot.
Even the water truck, one of the Four Heavenly Kings, started honking its horn on the spot:
"So many negative effects? What the hell are you?!"
They were astonished by the water truck.
Roger glanced at him and casually replied:
"Me?"
"I'm just an average Martial Artist."
As they were talking.
Another batch of Heterogeneous Construct has been wiped out! It's come to this point.
Only then did the members of the Elite Squad realize this.
If this continues, we might not even be able to snatch a single monster!
So they all took action.
Very soon.
The Central Plaza descended into chaos.
And on Roger's data panel.
Lines of information flashed by.
"You've reached a new milestone: a well-rounded Martial Artist."
"A mediocre Martial Artist: Damn it, you managed to show off."
"Corresponding title: The Hypocritical Humility (Your taunt effect +20%)"