Spray Gourd (First Update, Revise Later)
The roc's nest is actually not very big.
After reaching adulthood, Tianpeng often builds a dwelling place for himself in the clouds.
That place is often referred to as "Thundercloud Palace".
Legend has it that Old Heavenly Peng has a Thundercloud Palace deep within Thunder Swamp.
The nest is located on the surface of Raize.
It was actually just a transitional place used for the incubation and growth of Juvenile Heavenly Peng.
Therefore, after Roger killed several of his brothers and sisters...
They were able to rely on their still relatively good physical strength.
I explored the entire lair immediately.
The overall structure of this place is quite similar to that of a dragon's lair.
Unfortunately, the wealth there was far less than that of a dragon's lair.
The advantage is that the overall environment is much cleaner.
And in this process.
Roger passed through a relatively narrow tunnel.
He heard the sound of an underground river flowing beneath the tunnel.
Just as the hidden map he obtained showed.
There's a fairly large space hidden underneath.
This should be the most secluded spot in the entire Heavenly Peng Nest.
Roger noticed.
There is a hidden door at the corner of the tunnel.
Only those with the Heavenly Peng Bloodline can see that hidden door.
It was clearly left to his descendants by the Old Heavenly Peng.
However, Roger has no plans to enter the hidden map yet.
Based on the background story of Peach Blossom Mountain and the vague memories in the Heavenly Peng Bloodline.
Roger deduced that this hidden map might be related to "the Fiend Hu Li's Inner Core".
Although I don't know what "inner alchemy" is.
But it always gives people a feeling of being impressed but not quite understood.
Roger was very self-aware.
In Mystra.
He is already invincible in the world.
But in this Great Secret Realm realm.
As a newly born Tianpeng.
Some people can kill themselves.
He must handle every dangerous item with extreme care!
Especially the background story and things related to the big boss! Anyway, this stuff can't be hidden.
We'll wait until he grows up.
There will naturally be an opportunity to find out.
And regarding growth...
Roger was very confident in himself.
No one understands the importance of quietly developing one's strength better than him!
Compared to "Hidden Map/Underground River".
Roger was more concerned about the clue about the Golden Carp.
However, the specific details of this clue are somewhat mysterious.
Only one sentence.
Clue: Carp are always in the lake.
In the lake?
Roger's first thought was Tianhu.
But then he began to doubt whether it was really that simple.
After all, he had been to Tianhu Lake before.
At least there's nothing fishy going on in Moon Lake.
As for Sun Lake.
It is said that several powerful aquatic monsters reside there.
Unlike other forces.
Tianhu holds a transcendent status.
Its internal structure is also more complex.
Although the Spilled Water Flood Dragon is the overlord of the Heavenly Lake.
But there are several other spirits that can rival it.
In Juvenile Heavenly Peng memories...
Since the war against the demons.
Tianhu rarely participates in the internal affairs of Peach Blossom Mountain.
Because they are always busy fighting amongst themselves.
In a place where civil war frequently breaks out.
Can Golden Carp really hide its body? Roger expressed his doubts.
You need to know.
Many spirits possess wisdom that would be considered top-tier even among humans.
They also yearned for the Golden Carp, which was the key to Peach Blossom Mountain.
although.
Great Secret Realm + is just a derivative 'game'.
However, the NPCs, who are in danger of being 'possessed' at any time, are unaware of this.
After the news of the Golden Carp spread.
They will also join in the fight for the key.
Roger even had his doubts.
If an NPC character really did become the owner of the Golden Carp.
The other party then has the opportunity to become a higher-dimensional being.
all in all.
This clue seems simple and straightforward.
There's probably more to it than meets the eye.
Aside from increasing the probability of Roger's alt account choosing the Spilled Water Flood Dragon, it didn't offer any real help.
"The lake monsters of Tianhu Lake are busy fighting amongst themselves..."
"The flower fairies in the secluded valley have all become withdrawn."
"Four Symbols Temple and Jade Ring Mountain are united in their efforts to deal with the Mantis Demon."
"The once powerful Mountain Fox Clan completely disappeared from the history of Peach Blossom Mountain after the emergence of a great demon king like Hu Li..."
"And Raize is weak..."
"No wonder Peach Blossom Mountain is now almost entirely dominated by ' Eternal Joy Village '!"
I quickly went through the situation I was about to face in my mind.
Roger then made up his mind.
After exploring the Heavenly Peng Nest as quickly as possible.
Roger arrived at the platform in the front courtyard.
Then it let out a short and shrill cry!
Boom! A bolt of lightning struck beside him.
Roger remained unmoved.
Tianpeng is not afraid of thunder.
This applies even to juvenile individuals.
Whoosh! The weather in Raize changes in an instant.
The torrential rain poured down like ink being splashed.
moment.
Roger's wings and feathers were soaked through.
But he still didn't leave.
He stood proudly on the platform.
Every now and then, a childish yet authoritative shout would rang out!...
"Hint: You are trying to call back your former kin..."
"Unfortunately, some time has passed since the last Tianpeng died, and the situation in Leize has changed rapidly. Most of your followers have chosen to ignore your calls, except for the 'Geshi' clan..."
Silently browsing the information on the data panel.
Under the platform.
Gradually, a group of monsters resembling boar-men emerged.
They have human-like bodies.
But it has tusks and a pig's snout on its head.
Its back was covered with soft, limp mane.
Tianpeng's memory told him.
This kind of spirit is called "Ge Shi".
When encountering danger.
The mane on their backs will stand up instantly.
It became sharp and hard!
They themselves will quickly curl up into a ball—like a hedgehog.
They used this to evade enemy attacks.
Don't be fooled by their fierce appearance.
This kind of spirit is actually vegetarian.
Their habits are somewhat similar to those of the Minotaur.
Compared to other spirits and monsters.
The Ge Shi Clan became even more loyal to their master.
At Roger's call.
A total of 29 Ge Shi members completed the assembly in the rain.
They lay prostrate at the foot of the cliff.
They reverently performed the rituals for the newly born Tianpeng, the overlord.
Regarding their attitude.
Roger was still quite satisfied.
only.
These Ge Shi are all very weak.
Most of them have between 3 and 4 membranes.
Even the most powerful Ge Shi was no different from himself when he was first born.
Only a mere 1 unit of malevolent power! With power at this level...
It is very difficult to control Razer.
However, these are not what Roger needs right now.
He just needs a few people to keep things running smoothly.
"The people of Eternal Joy Village and Jade Ring Mountain should have heard my call and should be coming soon."
"These kudzu stones will be just enough to give me some support."
"Otherwise, wouldn't the newborn cubs be at the mercy of others?"
Thinking this way.
Roger was preparing to order these stones to assemble into a more imposing bulwark.
But at that very moment...
He suddenly noticed.
Four young and strong men carrying loads came up from the mountain path beside them.
In front of them.
It was an elderly elder named Ge Shi.
He was holding a cane.
His gait was fairly Steady.
He just looked a little nervous.
Roger coldly turned his head away.
Gazing at these unusual stones.
Elder Ge Shi witnessed this scene.
They hurriedly stopped in their tracks.
He lowered his head and said loudly, "Your Excellency, Thunder Marsh Overlord, we have presented our tribute as is customary..."
At this point...
Roger only then noticed.
The baskets carried by Ge Shi emitted a wonderful fragrance.
Gurgle! Just then, a strong feeling of hunger came from his stomach.
The eggshell fragments from the young roc are not enough to meet his current food needs.
But out of human nature.
Roger also failed to devour the corpses of his brothers and sisters.
"Put down the offerings, then go down."
"Youpeng said sternly."
Elder Ge Shi managed to bow with difficulty before turning and leaving.
The rest of the Ge Shi ran down the mountain path as if they had been granted a pardon.
Roger flapped his wings.
He pounced on it.
His intuition told him so.
The Ge Shi Clan had no intention or motive to frame him.
So he stuck his little head into the carrying pole.
Then, without saying another word, he began to devour the food!
On the data panel.
"Notification: You have consumed 30 ' Ge Shi's Berries '"
"You have consumed ' Ge Shi's Jerky '*1"
"You have taken 10 doses of 'Astragalus'."
"Your satiety level has increased dramatically! (89%)"
Not long after.
The contents of those baskets were completely swept away!
A faint fragrance of grass and trees lingered around the young eagle's beak.
The men below the platform lowered their heads and dared not say a word.
Roger patted his belly with satisfaction.
Although they are not very good-looking.
But he remembered the kindness of the Ge Shi Clan in feeding him!...
"It would be great if there were more."
Roger thought to himself.
He then spoke up, saying, "You did a good job."
"We must also pay tribute tomorrow."
"Let's double the quantity!"
Who knew that these words would come out so easily?
The Ge Shi men hurriedly knelt down.
Elder Ge Shi forced a smile and said, "Reporting to the master."
"This is the only remaining food reserve for the Ge Shi Clan..."
"The situation in Raize is different from before. Many forces are oppressing us, and our people are going hungry Celestial Capital..."
"The places where wild fruits grow have been almost completely taken over, and our own Mountain Garden have been destroyed..."
Upon hearing this...
Roger sighed inwardly.
He knew things weren't that simple.
The idea that one can simply lie in their nest and have food delivered to them every day is clearly a pipe dream.
So he raised his head accordingly:
"Who is it!"
"How dare you offend the majesty of the Lord of Thunder Swamp?"
Elder Ge Shi nodded and agreed.
He lowered his head and remained silent.
Roger intended to portray Juvenile Heavenly Peng as a reckless and fearless young cub.
Therefore, he roared with all his might:
"Speak quickly!"
"I am angry!"
Rumble! Accompanied by the cubs' angry roars.
Several more bolts of lightning struck down.
One of the bolts of lightning struck Youpeng.
At that time.
A surge of energy coursed through his entire body.
That feeling.
It's hard to describe.
It felt like being electrocuted...
etc.
This was an electric shock! I was completely dazed.
Roger turned his gaze to the data panel.
"Notification: You absorbed Razor's essence while at high satiety, resulting in an increase in your strength!"
"Your satiety level has decreased (63%)."
"Your cultivation level has been raised to Sha (2)!"...
"You have acquired a new specialization: Soul Devouring Art"
"Soul Devouring Art: Open your mouth, stir up a whirlwind, and swallow the souls of enemies wherever the whirlwind sweeps through."
"Consumption: 10% of satiety"
"Limit: 3 times per day"
"No..."
"Is Tianpeng a reincarnation of a starving ghost?"
"Even activating a feat casually consumes satiety?"
Roger was initially delighted.
He immediately gave a bitter smile to himself.
His stomach was starting to feel hungry again!
If it's outside.
He certainly wouldn't treat himself unfairly.
But this is in the Great Secret Realm.
Everything can only be achieved through self-reliance! However...
Youpeng's experience also gave Roger a general idea of the appetite of the soon-to-be-born "Yufeng".
Compared to Yu Feng.
It is said that Youpeng did not eat much.
This is evident.
How much money does it take to raise a Jade Phoenix!...
But no matter what.
This feast, coupled with the lightning strike, elevated Roger to a whole new level.
All of this happened right under the noses of Ge Shi and his ilk.
They seemed to show more respect for Youpeng.
Elder Ge Shi then found an opportunity.
He stammered, "Almost all the monsters are bullying us!"
"The most hateful thing is the demonic shadow from the depths of Raize..."
"I can sense that an evil force is gathering there."
"They destroyed our Mountain Garden and attempted to challenge your authority!"
Roger listened attentively.
Not long after.
On the data panel.
"Hint: You have obtained the side quest 'Elder Ge Shi's Troubles'"
"Elder Ge Shi's Troubles: Ge Shi's Mountain Garden has been destroyed by an unknown evil. As the overlord of Leize, you should find the culprit behind this and give them justice."
"Rewards: Loyalty of the Ge Shi Clan / Tribute from the Mountain Garden / Ge Shi's Magical Treasure"
"Magic weapon?"
See here.
Roger's eyes lit up.
He had little expectation for the monster race, whose strongest members only possessed one level of malevolent power.
But what if their ancestors were wealthy? Besides.
He had long been interested in the magic weapon system.
He simply didn't have the opportunity to learn about magic weapons before advancing to the Qi Refiner level.
And Quinan and Mi Star.
There were very few traces of the magical artifact.
Roger had always wanted to know.
What are the similarities and differences between that thing and ordinary props?
Therefore, under Elder Ge Shi's tearful plea...
Young Peng flapped its wings impatiently:
"I see!"
"I'll catch those sneaky guys!"
"But you have to do something for me first!"
"Go and invite those guys who are loitering near Raize in. I have something to say to them!"
Roger made a promise.
The Ge Shi Clan is very efficient in handling affairs.
Several young Ge Shi went to the edge of Leize to deliver a message.
The remaining stones were arranged on both sides of the platform.
Each one stood tall with their head held high and their backs straight.
At least on the surface, they still exude a strong presence.
Not long after.
The two groups of people, led by Ge Shi and others, arrived at the foot of the platform.
The first group consisted of three people.
They were all wearing large, tan leather armor.
His expression was serious and righteous.
despite this.
Because of her naturally cute face.
These spirits and monsters give people a kind of endearing and simple-minded feeling.
However.
If you follow that simple-minded face downwards...
Then one is horrified to realize that hidden beneath that leather armor are lumps of terrifying muscles!
Their appearance is very similar to the "Pandamen" in Roger's memory.
The only difference is that the muscle definition is many times more exaggerated.
It would be more appropriate to describe him as a 'devilishly muscular panda man'! To be honest.
This image is somewhat subverting Roger's worldview.
But after taking a few more glances...
He actually found this tough, masculine version of the panda man more pleasing to the eye!
Lost in thought.
The second group of people were also brought along.
"Hint: You have encountered 3 ' Jade Ring Mountain Garrison Scout ' (Iron-Eating Beast Clan)"
"Hint: You have encountered 5 lone players from Eternal Joy Village."
Compared to the upright and dignified three people from Jade Ring Mountain.
Those five monsters from Eternal Joy Village were clearly no good.
Especially the White Toad that was leading the pack.
He looked shifty and sneaky the whole way.
It makes you want to punch it.
If Roger hadn't been wary of the strength of the 3 Fiend generals...
They probably already took action.
"Master, the guests have all arrived."
On the mountain path next to the platform.
Elder Ge Shi cleared his throat.
Youpeng nodded.
His gaze swept across the eight outsiders like lightning.
What are you doing in Raize?
Youpeng made an impatient sound.
Upon hearing this...
One of the Iron-Eating Beast immediately stepped forward, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "The Jade Ring Mountain Legion, according to the agreement between the Four Symbols Temple and Lei Ze, we have come to collect a sufficient amount of Ink Jade Bamboo..."
Roger nodded and asked, "How much?"
The Iron-Eating Beast, said straightforwardly, "Minimum 200 servings!"
"Good!"
"You should leave Lei Ze for now. Seven days later, I will send someone to have you come and retrieve the Ink Jade Bamboo."
Roger agreed readily.
The covenant concerning the Ink Jade Bamboo is something etched into the bloodline of the Tianpeng clan.
No matter what, Jade Ring Mountain is fighting for Peach Blossom Mountain.
in this regard.
He won't hold us back.
The burly man hesitated for a moment.
In the end, he nodded and stepped back.
And you?
Youpeng's majestic gaze was fixed on the five wandering people from Eternal Joy Village.
The five are White Toad, Green Centipede, Red Ring Snake, Blue Crucian Carp, and Great Immortal Huang.
In Youpeng's memory.
These five people were known as the "Changle Five Immortals".
However, it doesn't have a good reputation in Eternal Joy Village.
Although they were not directly involved in the tragedy that attacked Old Heavenly Peng.
However, the motives for appearing here may not be pure.
That's why he deliberately arranged for two groups of people to come in at the same time.
Although the Iron-Eating Beast no longer concern themselves with the affairs of Peach Blossom Mountain.
But in front of the people Jade Ring Mountain.
These people probably can't openly mess with Roger.
As long as he can get through this hurdle.
Becoming the Thunder Marsh Overlord should be just around the corner!
"We represent Eternal Joy Village to present gifts to the new Thunder Marsh Overlord, in order to clear up some past misunderstandings..."
The White Toad said with a laugh.
"Keep the gift."
"You can all get out!"
Roger said coldly.
The White Toad's face immediately fell. "Kid, you're being a bit too..."
"How dare you provoke the Thunder Marsh Overlord here?"
Roger immediately put on a furious expression.
His wet feathers bristled and popped open.
Rumble! In an instant.
A strong wind arose.
Lightning and thunder!
All the Geshi also let out a unified low growl!
They seemed to be full of hostility towards the "Changle Five Immortals"!
Perhaps they hadn't expected the newborn Tianpeng to be so powerful.
Perhaps it was Roger's menacing appearance on the cliff that resembled his unseen 'mother'.
Perhaps the sudden change in the climate of Raize startled them.
Those five people were actually scared by Roger!
They hastily left their 'gifts'.
They hastily fled Tianpeng's nest!
Seeing this scene.
The three people from Jade Ring Mountain did not show any signs of fear.
They bowed to Roger with neither servility nor arrogance.
He then also left Raize.
"Call..."
On the platform.
They watched as the two groups of outsiders left Leize.
Roger breathed a small sigh of relief.
He hadn't bluffed in a long time.
Fortunately, her business skills haven't suffered.
In this way...
The task of "sending away outsiders"...
"Um?"
"The mission isn't finished yet?"
Roger felt a chill run down his spine.
That instant.
His vision suddenly stretched to an immeasurably distant horizon.
It seems we now have a view overlooking Razer!
"Hint: You have been granted one opportunity to use High-Dimensional Perspective."
Duration: 60 seconds
"You have discovered the ' Changle Five Immortals ' (Lei Ze/ White Egret Mountain Ruins)."
"You have discovered ' Jade Ring Mountain Garrison' *3 (Edge of Raize)"
"That White Toad was definitely up to no good!"
Roger stared coldly at the "White Egret Mountain Ruins," which was not far from the Heavenly Peng Nest.
The next second.
He did not hesitate.
He unleashed his "Specialty: Gale Force" at the ruins from afar! Whoosh! A howling gale swept out from the Heavenly Peng Nest.
In the blink of an eye, they arrived at White Egret Mountain!
The Changle Five Immortals, who thought they had hidden themselves well, were instantly swept away by the whirlwind.
Crash! Their house was blown away from the spot.
The roar of the young roc echoed in my ears:
"Roll!"
Rumble! Just then.
One after another, lightning bolts exploded around them.
This time.
Those five monsters were truly terrified.
They fled Leize in a panic, running blindly through the raging wind.
"Hint: You have completed Task 2 (Dealing with Outsiders)"
"You have received the true inheritance of the Heavenly Roc!"
"Tianpeng Inheritance: You have obtained the Spirit Cultivation Method (Wind Thunder Decree)"
Close your eyes.
Roger envisioned a Juvenile Heavenly Peng flapping its wings and flying through the bitter wind and rain.
Strands of azure lightning struck the young roc's wings.
The latter was once beaten senseless and disoriented.
It can happen very quickly.
Her body began to undergo a dramatic transformation!
Gale-force winds and thunderstorms became her nourishment.
Under Roger's gaze.
The young roc's body grew bigger and bigger...
Until his vision is completely filled!...
"Hint: You have received the whispers of the previous generation of the Heavenly Roc."
The next second.
A stern yet gentle voice rang in Roger's ear.
Roger understood.
The owner of that voice must be his mother, who is in that position.
Regarding one's own descendants.
The previous Thunder Marsh Overlord left behind only three sentences:
"Only by bravely facing the wind and thunder can you transform into a true roc!"
Don't touch it!
"Watch out for the valley!"
The first sentence is clearly an interpretation of "Spirit Cultivation Method: Wind Thunder Decree".
Roger, who had just been struck by lightning, instantly understood the true meaning.
The winds and thunder were the best trials for Tianpeng.
And in the inheritance of the Wind Thunder Decree.
It also contains the patterns of Leize's abnormal climate.
Roger can use this to better train himself.
The second sentence.
Roger wasn't hard to figure out either.
This "it" most likely refers to the "Fiend Demon Inner Core".
No one knows what illness Old Heavenly Peng had back then that caused him to swallow the inner core of the evil demon.
"The people from Eternal Joy Village might have ambushed Old Heavenly Peng for that inner core..."
Roger pondered to himself.
There must be something hidden here.
No need for the elderly mother to remind her.
He wouldn't take risks easily.
As for the third sentence...
The directionality becomes even more obvious.
But hasn't Yougu already shut itself off? Why is this force, which has kept a low profile for many years, receiving extra attention from Old Heavenly Peng?
In comparison.
She didn't mention the people from Eternal Joy Village at all.
This puzzled Roger greatly.
However, now is not the time to delve into this information.
Roger knew it very well.
His own Gale Force was at most enough to scare away those ill-intentioned spirits of Eternal Joy Village.
Over time.
They might then realize what's happening and start causing trouble for themselves.
In the short term.
He could certainly rely on the Iron-Eating Beast to intimidate these outsiders.
But to truly become the Thunder Marsh Overlord.
Relying on external forces is impossible!...
"I need to grow bigger quickly!"
Roger's mind was filled with the image of the roc that had just appeared, almost blotting out the sky.
My heart couldn't help but burn with excitement.
While you're still full.
He suddenly flapped his wings.
The gale joyfully lifted him high into the air.
Youpeng's figure swayed from side to side for a while in the wind and rain.
Not long after.
He disappeared from the awe-inspiring gazes of the Ge Shi people!
Three minutes later.
A rare shade of green, unseen in the Thunder Swamp, appeared before Roger's eyes.
He swooped down quickly.
Hint: You have discovered the Black Jade Bamboo Forest!
"You have entered the Black Jade Bamboo Forest (Western Region)"
"You have discovered a monster: Mutated Stick Insect."
"Hint: You have killed 1 ' Mutated Stick Insect '"
"Sin Mark: Your number of compound eyes has been slightly increased."
"We detected that you do not have compound eyes. Would you like to develop compound eyes on your own?"
Roger decisively chose to deny it! His eyesight is excellent.
There's no need for something as superfluous as compound eyes.
The next second.
He refreshed the Sin Mark.
Then it excitedly flew over to the stick insect next to it!
after all.
This was the first kind of monster he encountered in Peach Blossom Mountain.
Don't let me down!
Roger prayed silently in his heart!
Between breaths.
Another stick insect has died suddenly.
On the data panel.
"Your incomplete metamorphosis development rate has received a slight boost."
"I'm not an insect!"
Roger was utterly speechless!
Immediately afterwards.
He wandered around the Black Jade Bamboo Forest.
It's a pity.
Besides stick insects.
Roger did not find any other monsters.
This left him somewhat disheartened.
"There doesn't seem to be much danger here."
"Let's get the Ge Shi guys to work quickly!"
Thinking this way.
Roger was just about to leave the bamboo forest.
Who knew that at this very moment...
Out of the corner of his eye, he spotted a nest emanating a dangerous aura! Roger's heart skipped a beat.
It flapped its wings and flew over.
"Hint: You have discovered a ' Stick Insect Monster ' (Fiend Qi Infusion / Elite Grade Monster/2 Evil Power)"
"You have discovered a 'suspicious nest'"
"You've found a 'magic weapon' in the nest: the Spray Gourd."
You realize that the Stick Insect Monster has been guarding this nest that has been sealed by a strange barrier.
And they wanted to obtain the magical treasures inside.
You must drive away or kill this insect monster, and then find a way to break the seal...
"Spray Gourd: After gently tapping the bottom of the gourd for three seconds, unscrew the gourd's mouth. A thick cloud of black smoke will spray out, containing an arbitrary number of Flying Dagger..."
"What a cunning and insidious weapon!"
Roger immediately became interested.
Two evil spirits against two evil spirits.
I am Tianpeng.
There's no reason why I can't beat a stick insect, right? The next second...
He lunged at it fiercely!
But suddenly.
Everything around Roger saw slow motion!
On the data panel.
"Great Secret Realm: A battle of equal strength detected, entering Combat Mode!"
"Combat Mode activated, calculating First Strike advantage..."
"The Stick Insect Monster has gained a terrain advantage (a suspicious nest)!"
"The Juvenile Heavenly Peng has gained the First Strike (given by its demon bloodline)!"
"Round one begins!"
Please select your attack method.
1. Normal attack
2. A surprise attack...
3. Wind-Thunder Flash
4. Other...
"Damn it!?"
"The official combat in the Great Secret Realm is actually turn-based?"
The Stick Insect Monster was in a defensive posture.
Roger was a little confused!