Peach Blossom Mountain
On the Ox-Eye Lake.
The Coin-Swallowing Toad was overjoyed.
Listening to her indistinct words.
Roger found it somewhat amusing.
He was about to walk over and take the Golden Carp out of the zither's mouth.
I wonder if it's because they were talking while holding it in their mouths.
The Golden Carp, which had been motionless, suddenly began to struggle violently!
"Waaaaah!"
"Don't even think about running!"
Qin started biting randomly.
The carp struggled even more fiercely.
Objectively speaking...
The size of the Coin-Swallowing Toad is actually not much different from that of a carp.
This struggle.
The two sides were evenly matched.
Before Roger could even try to dissuade him...
Qin suddenly had a clever idea.
She deliberately canceled the "Toad Transformation Technique"! Then she activated her most proficient "Moon Bear Transformation Technique"! Puff puff puff! A faint puff of smoke dissipated.
A moon bear, head held high and carrying a fish in its mouth, appeared before Roger! She looked at Roger with great delight.
He beamed and exclaimed, "Look!"
"This is Golden Carp I'm giving you..."
"Ugh... hiccup!"
As they were talking.
Her tongue licked as if by instinct.
It actually swallowed the frantically struggling Golden Carp whole!...
Roger stared in disbelief at the scene.
Where's the fish?
He couldn't help but ask.
Lakeside.
There was a few seconds of silence.
Immediately afterwards.
A loud splash came from the shore!
There was also a slightly embarrassed sound from the piano:
"I... I... I..."
"I'll go catch another one for you..."
Accompanied by the moon bear's wild entry into the water, its face flushed red.
Water splashed everywhere.
Roger was instantly soaked to the bone.
He shook his head speechlessly.
But the next second...
He suddenly took a step forward.
He stepped on an almost transparent scale between the haystacks! The scale trembled violently for a moment.
Eventually, peace returned.
On the data panel.
Hint: You have obtained a Golden Carp scale.
"Insight: You realize that the Golden Carp held in the zither's mouth is not its true form, but merely an avatar possessing both spirituality and physical appearance..."
Roger gently pinched the scale between his two fingers.
He examined it carefully.
It's normal for a spirit of the Golden Carp level to have clones.
The other party may simply be trying to find out about Mystra's situation.
Who knew that this would cause such a huge uproar within the Clear Spring Sect?
In order to quell the storm as soon as possible.
For Golden Carp.
Creating some useless spiritual clones to feign being captured is also a possible strategy.
only.
These tricks can fool others.
But it couldn't escape Roger's notice, who possessed the Perception Authority!...
"It seems that this Golden Carp is indeed a very intelligent and perceptive creature."
"They've even learned to Imitation Mastery..."
Roger glanced at the piano, which was thrashing about in the lake.
I found it funny.
But a faint warmth also welled up in my heart.
Jean had clearly noticed that Roger had been acting strangely lately.
However, her way of expressing herself was a little clumsy.
She wanted to catch Golden Carp and give it to Roger.
It will bring him good luck.
This is a token of my appreciation.
Roger was very clear about it.
It's just a kind of spirit like the Golden Carp.
It cannot be easily defeated by brute force.
If Qin really catches him.
Roger, on the contrary, would suspect something was amiss!
"I was originally thinking of waiting and seeing for the time being."
"Since you've delivered yourself to my doorstep, let me see who you really are."
Thinking this way.
Roger used the scales of Golden Carp as a medium.
Full of confidence, he activated the Qi Divination Technique!...
"Divination: The Origin of the Golden Carp"
"Divination result: Divination failed! You will not receive any information about the Golden Carp!"
"Um?"
Roger was slightly surprised.
However, he immediately added the "Time Authority Rank" to the power grid related to divination! And then continued to choose to divine!
"Divination result: Divination failed! You will not receive any information about the Golden Carp!"
Roger's smile gradually froze.
That's a bit outrageous! You have to understand that Roger is no longer the same person he used to be.
After his promotion, his combat power has reached another level.
Correspondingly.
Divination abilities also experienced a qualitative leap with the blessing of one's position.
If we can't get a concrete result under these circumstances...
The other party was clearly someone of great importance! Roger immediately became interested!
He stared at the transparent scales in contemplation for a moment.
final.
He took out the "Time Scroll" from the Tinder Pouch! The scales approached the Time Scroll.
It immediately emitted a radiance as bright as day! The power on the Time Scroll also became incredibly surging.
"Time Scroll: Sensing the approaching Historical World? Enter now?"
Roger didn't say a word.
Definitely choose No!
It was a time of great turmoil.
He now has to take charge of the Clear Spring Sect.
Even if it's a habit to wander around, there has to be a limit.
not to mention.
He currently knows nothing about the Historical World corresponding to the Golden Carp.
Who knows what the consequences of rushing in would be! The Legacy of Time was originally protected by the blessing of the Lord of Time.
Now, in this case...
Roger dared not risk his life!
Between thoughts.
Roger calmly placed the Time Scroll on the power column of the divination.
The next second.
The effect of the Qi Divination Technique is activated.
A torrent of information flooded Roger's mind in an instant!
Fall Apart images began to appear before his eyes!...
"Divination result: You realize that the Golden Carp is one of the Twelve Keys."
It serves as a historical regression coordinate.
It is also the key to an ultimate treasure trove;
Both the treasure vault and the key were forged by the celestial god 'Xuan'.
There are twelve keys in total.
Each corresponds to one of twelve aspects of History of the Present World.
"Sixth Sense: You realize that two of the Twelve Keys, symbolizing the historical return to the torrent, have already appeared on Mystra."
One of them is the ' Golden Carp ' that is active near the ' Frog Claw Basin '.
The other one is the ' Fire Whirlwind ' that appeared on the south coast.
According to the divination results.
The Fire Whirlwind that appeared half a month ago has been captured by the ' Ether Witch '.
The ' Fire Vortex ' that appears in the Southernmost Lands corresponds to the Historical World of the Fire Whirlwind.
..."
"Time Scroll: You searched for ' Fire Whirlwind ' and obtained partial information about the Historical World (Ten Desolations Scorched Earth)..."
"Ten Desolations Scorched Earth: One of the twelve Historical World contained within."
Unlike other more fortunate Historical World.
By the time of the return, no civilization had survived in that world.
The entire world is now nothing but scorched earth and a tiny minority of creatures that cannot constitute civilization...
Golden Carp.
The Twelve Keys.
Fire Whirlwind.
Ether Witch.
The Ten Desolations Scorched Earth.
A flood of information rushed into Roger's mind.
These elements were wildly arranged and combined in his mind.
Ultimately, it all coalesced into a single word that emerged!...
Planetary expansion!
"If you look at it that way..."
"The Great Expansion of the Mi Star is not simply due to the symmetry requirement of the 'binary system,' but because historical worlds are constantly returning, and they will gradually merge into the present world..."
"Incidentally, some Sub-Plane also have the opportunity to become part of Mystra."
Roger suddenly felt enlightened.
But the next second.
The doubts in his mind began to increase rapidly again.
The expansion of a planet often signifies an increase in the power of its celestial ruler.
Mystra is now a starless planet.
When all of history has come to a conclusion.
What will ultimately happen? According to the prophecy.
Mystra himself should have returned long ago.
Roger, however, could not sense her presence.
Didn't Vilan frequently refer to himself as a voter of Mystra? Roger believed Vilan on that point.
Could it be that Brother Vilan made a mistake?
Otherwise, why would a god return without informing his chosen people? It can't be that some Historical World has created an awkward relationship, so the other party simply returned in silence, right?
My thoughts were gradually becoming chaotic.
Roger quickly composed himself.
He carefully put away the transparent scales.
And then she decisively began divining the "Ether Witch"! This time...
He received very quick feedback! His perspective gradually rose into the air.
Looking south.
There.
There is a large square that is surrounded by thousands of people.
In the center of the square.
A woman walking between flames and frost coldly raised her hand.
Behind her.
They were rows of brass stakes! Many naked people were tied to the stakes.
There are people of all ages among them.
But they were all men!
The next second.
The woman landed with one hand.
A cold, icy voice also rang in Roger's ears:
"Man..."
They all must die!
Boom! All the stakes were engulfed in flames.
The screams of a group of men echoed across the square.
Many of the women watching couldn't help but show expressions of pain! But no one dared to stop her! "Who?"
The woman suddenly turned her head.
That instant.
Roger felt a surge of fierce and malevolent energy wash over him.
Because she was wearing a veil.
Roger only saw crimson eyes.
And a single ponytail that bounces up and down.
"Warning: You have encountered the Ether Witch!"
"You're immune to the Ether Witch's retaliatory magic..."
"No wonder she's called the Ether Witch."
"This woman must be seriously ill..."
I sensed what had just happened.
Roger's expression also looked rather unpleasant.
He knew.
This must have happened several days ago.
He had heard a little about what the Ether Witch had done in the south.
I just didn't expect it to be this extreme! After being baptized by the Black Blood Soldier.
The Southern Continent was already riddled with holes.
Roger had no idea where the Ether Witch found so many men! It was just a pity.
He currently has no way to travel south to meet the other party.
Ever since the "Great Expansion of the Planet".
Mystra became somewhat unstable.
Mysterious disappearances, bizarre transformations, and strange relocations have occurred in many areas.
The situation is better here in the Frog Claw Basin.
But you never know when something might happen.
As the sect leader of the Clear Spring Sect.
Roger could only prioritize protecting the people under his own rule.
not to mention.
Many roads leading south are fraught with obstacles.
You might just wander into the lair of a Sub-Plane boss.
Roger was not afraid of them.
But this will take up time.
In case of encountering the "Between Purgatory".
He can't afford the consequences!
Therefore.
He can only prioritize dealing with incidents in the vicinity of Kuinan and Clear Spring Mountain.
A bit further away.
We can only wait until the situation stabilizes before making any decisions.
This thought came to mind.
Roger then used transparent scales as a medium.
They attempted to launch the "Ultimate Hunter" to search for the Golden Carp.
It's a pity.
This spirit is indeed highly skilled at Concealment.
With Roger's Perception Authority.
They were unable to pinpoint its exact location.
The coordinates displayed by the Ultimate Hunter sometimes point south and sometimes north.
The navigation seems to have been disrupted.
It's baffling.
Roger knew.
The true form of the Golden Carp may not be within the set of coordinates that you sensed.
even.
It's possible that his original self has returned to the Historical World.
Forcing your way to find it will only be a waste of effort.
but.
Since the Golden Carp appeared near the Frog Claw Basin.
This proves that the coordinates for that historical return also lie here.
All you need to do is keep an eye on the changes around the basin.
then.
He pondered for a while longer.
After determining the response strategies for the various events to come.
Roger hurried to the northwest corner of the Frog Claw Basin.
There.
There is a newly built temple dedicated to the sea serpent god.
The Planet Teleportation Gate, funded and built by the Sea Serpent Church, is located here.
The binary star system is becoming increasingly stable.
Planetary teleportation is becoming increasingly convenient.
Not long after.
Roger then successfully arrived in Qoonan.
It was still the familiar Thousand Serpent Island Secret Hall and the priest's robe with blue background and black patterns.
But this time...
When Roger asked to meet the Queen.
But Cecilia told him.
Beatrice has gone alone to the East Continent of Quenan.
This refers to the "Ancient Desolate Continent" where the Totem God collectively revived, which she mentioned before.
There.
It is said that a treasure similar to the "Twelve Keys" of the Mi Star has appeared.
Those treasures are crucial to the future fate of the Quinan Star.
Therefore, Beya had to take action herself.
In Roger's memory.
Compared to the more civilized West Continent.
The Ancient Desolate Continent is older and more primitive.
It is filled with mysterious native species and Totem God.
In Roger's hunting plan.
That area was originally within the zone that could be explored after the upgrade.
However, the timing is not quite right.
Therefore, he had no choice but to give up and take his leave.
Before leaving.
Cecilia whispered to Roger:
"The Queen didn't seem to be in a good mood when she left."
"However, she still wants me to tell you something."
Roger nodded and asked, "What is it?"
Cecilia said seriously, "According to the Queen's deductions..."
"The recurrence of history and the expansion of Mystra may very well lead to the premature activation of the World-Ending Forbidden Spell!"
"She didn't know exactly how much earlier."
"Furthermore, Quinan Star, which should have repeated the mistakes of Mystra, has now been integrated with Mi Star into a complete system."
"This could also greatly increase the power of the World-Ending Forbidden Spell!"
"In short..."
"We don't have much time left."
"The Queen asked me to tell you that treasures related to history must never fall into the hands of others. They are the key to resisting the World-Ending Forbidden Spell and the key to the Fourth Star Track."
"The Queen will handle things in Qynan herself, but I can only ask you for help with Mystra!"
After listening.
Roger nodded solemnly.
Although it was expected.
But after hearing these words...
Roger's sense of urgency grew stronger.
He was confident that he could fight against the World-Ending Forbidden Spell.
But what about the other people on both planets?
What about the people of the Clear Spring Sect and the three towns of Frog Claw?
He painstakingly migrated them from the Northern Continent to the south.
We're not going to let them die under the World-Ending Forbidden Spell! Therefore...
After Roger briefly inquired about some information from Cecilia regarding Beya and the Ancient Desolate Continent, Roger...
He then used the teleportation array on Thousand Serpent Island to arrive at the Country of Chaos of the West Continent! He did not go to see Diana first.
Instead, it went straight to the Earth's core.
Not long after.
Roger then successfully arrived at the Jade Phoenix Nest.
More than thirty years have passed.
The condition of Jade Phoenix Nest was not much different from when he left.
Turing did not seem to have any intention of getting involved in this area.
And after the "Starry Sky Prism" incident.
The entire Drovas vanished into thin air.
Roger guessed that Turing was probably afraid of his retaliation.
Therefore, they hid in a Sub-Plane.
To be honest.
He's not in the mood to settle scores with Turing right now.
After confirming that Yu Feng will hatch soon.
Roger arrived outside the Jade Phoenix Nest.
The space has been activated!...
"Slaughter Authority Rank: Activate 'Containment' effect?"
"Notification: You have contained 'Blessed Land - Jade Phoenix Nest '"
A tiny black dot appeared in the small space.
Roger showed a satisfied expression.
This is the benefit of being upgraded!
The space itself is also a container.
However, it cannot store living beings for long periods of time.
But Roger can use this as a medium to transfer it into the "Xia Yin Realm"! Anyway, with the infusion of the power of ascension.
The area of the Xia Yin Realm has expanded by nearly 100 times.
Roger will eventually find a place to house the Jade Phoenix chicks and their incubator—the adult red dragon Capesi.
In the following days.
Roger spent a few days in the Country of Chaos.
He also met with Diana.
The Country of Chaos that the latter now rules has expanded to more than five times its original size!
If it weren't for the fact that the surrounding area was all territory belonging to the Sea Serpent Church.
Her wars of aggression were probably even more intense! Previously...
Roger was always the one who restrained her behavior.
But this time...
Roger, however, brought her orders to wage war!
"Our next target is the north!"
"The pass through the Green Dragon Mountain Range has been opened. Fight your way all the way to the Moranti Duchy and the Harvest Plains. You can unleash your talents and seize as much territory as you can!"
"Don't worry, there are some lords in the north who will cooperate with you."
In the royal palace of the Country of Chaos, which was almost entirely for show.
Roger said that.
Diana's eyes were filled with excitement.
A Teleportation Gate lit up—
The newcomer was none other than Archmage Vilan of Lubei County!
"He's your mole!"
Roger didn't elaborate much on his relationship with his clone.
Diana didn't ask any further questions.
After receiving the order.
She went downstairs to prepare.
Country of Chaos is one that has always relied on military force to establish itself.
The idea of "the whole nation becoming soldiers" might be a bit of an exaggeration.
But the ability to War Mobilization is terrifying.
not to mention.
Roger had consulted with Cecilia about this war.
After receiving full financial support from the Sea Serpent Church.
Once the war machine of the Country of Chaos begins to run.
It seems unlikely that it will stop anytime soon.
Roger's move was actually out of necessity.
The World-Ending Forbidden Spell is imminent.
The alliance between the Clear Spring Sect and the Sea Serpent Church alone cannot save the world.
The Kui Mi Twin Stars, each have complex circumstances.
The West Continent of Kuinan.
The biggest problem was the proliferation of principalities and intense internal strife.
There were three kingdoms in the south.
There are many city-states in the north.
Although most of them chose to submit because of the Queen's immortal status.
But this kind of submission is not enough.
The goal is to unite all available resources.
We must create a highly efficient political system!
therefore.
Roger had no choice but to fight this war.
He had only one request for Diana—
In the next twenty years.
Unify the West Continent.
Ultimately, they formed a complex relationship with the Sea Serpent Church, one political and one religious, one overt and one covert.
This is also part of the "Twin Stars Alliance" that is about to be signed.
Regarding Diana's military capabilities.
Roger trusted him completely.
Moreover, there is "Vilan" as an inside agent to open up the northern bridgehead.
in addition.
In terms of individual combat strength.
Diana was equally outstanding.
The Hero Template gives her the potential to be promoted.
perhaps.
In the near future.
Roger will not only gain a complete empire.
You might even get a promoted subordinate!
After seeing Diana off.
Vilan's clone carefully delivered an item.
It was a strange medal.
After acquiring it.
Roger then received this hint.
"You have obtained the ' Star of the Immortal Palace,' and you have acquired a new class: Descendant of the Immortal Palace!"
"Note: ' Descendant of the Immortal Palace ' is a special profession, and prerequisites must be met before you can advance..."
"Prerequisites for the Descendant of the Immortal Palace:"
1. Time Authority Rank above 0.1...
2. Has killed at least one official Asgardian member and seized their unique 'Asgardian Rank'.
"No wonder Vilan said there couldn't possibly be any other Descendant of the Immortal Palace besides him..."
"Unless someone else comes down from the Celestial Palace."
"And I also have to be able to Assassin ruthlessly..."
I've finished reading the medal's description.
Roger shook his head.
Although I had already read the relevant content once from the perspective of the clone.
But even after confirming it again, his feelings were still very complicated.
"From this perspective, this clone is extremely valuable; we absolutely cannot afford to lose it..."
Thinking this way.
Roger made a quick decision—
The clone acted as an inside agent to help Diana complete the Northern Expedition.
Let him disappear completely from the world's sight! After all...
This is the only character in the Fifth Star Track to possess the Descendant of the Immortal Palace class template!...
Next.
Roger spent another half a day dealing with some trivial matters in Quenan.
He then returned to Mystra through the Planet Teleportation Gate.
Although it was only a few days apart.
But when Roger's feet touched the ground of this planet...
He could clearly feel it.
"Mystra has grown bigger again..."
At least six more Great Secret Realm evolved from the Sub-Plane!
One of them.
It's actually located in the southwest of the Frog Claw Basin!
"Could I really be that unlucky?..."
"I've only been gone a few days, and it seems like something's already happened!"
Roger's senses twitched slightly.
He immediately headed southwest.
Along the way.
He encountered wave after wave of eager Clear Spring Sect Disciple.
Roger overheard their conversation clearly. "I heard that Vice Sect Master Qin caught a real Golden Carp!"
Is it true?
"Of course it's true. This Great Secret Realm was created because that Golden Carp was caught."
"There are some monsters inside, but there are also many treasures."
"Yesterday my friend found a Martial Arts Manual and a set of Erotic Picture inside..."
"What are Erotic Picture...?"
"Hmm..."
Similar conversations flashed through Roger's ears.
In the blink of an eye.
He then arrived at the southwest side of the basin.
What comes into view.
It is a pink mountain range.
Hint: You have discovered ' Great Secret Realm: Peach Blossom Mountain '
"Perception: You have detected a large number of 'flower fairies' within Peach Blossom Mountain..."
The revisions are complete. It's too hot and my mood is a bit low, but at least the groundwork is mostly laid. The first volume of Part Two, "The Twelve Keys," officially begins...