My Mother...

"Battle Wheel 1: Remaining decision time (179 seconds)..."

While there is still ample time for decision-making.

Roger carefully read through the supplementary rules that had temporarily appeared in his field of vision.

A moment later.

He gained a new understanding of the Great Secret Realm or higher-dimensional games.

Only the gods could always come up with something new for him—

Through these supplementary rules.

Roger learned about it.

At least in Peach Blossom Mountain.

When two sides of similar strength and both have the will to fight encounter each other, the "Combat Mode" will be automatically triggered.

This refers to the turn-based system currently being presented.

The threshold for triggering 'turn-based' is actually not low.

If the difference in strength between the two sides is too great.

The battle will be settled directly in the form of "Real-Time Combat".

For example, Roger's short career as a grass carp in Tianhu Lake.

He was ambushed and instantly killed by a monster far stronger than himself.

At that time, the Combat Mode was not activated.

For example, the young roc attacked the stick insect.

Because the young roc is fast.

Ordinary stick insects have no chance to resist.

Therefore, it was a fatal blow.

Another example is the conflict between Youpeng and the "Changle Five Immortals".

Roger launched an attack on them.

But the latter seemed to have no will to fight.

This led to the frightening scene of "Real-Time Calculation".

In fact.

In Roger's current field of vision.

There is also an "Escape" option in the lower left corner.

If he chooses to run away now.

Then the battle will end immediately.

Its actual manifestation would probably be similar to the Changle Five Immortals escaping Leize.

However, Roger would never choose to run away now! This thing would deduct a lot of reputation.

And as the future Thunder Marsh Overlord.

Reputation is something Young Peng must protect with his life!

However, this also subtly reminded Roger.

During the subsequent development process.

He must be more careful in choosing his opponents.

Otherwise, once war breaks out...

He could neither flee nor accept the consequences of defeat!

"Since it's turn-based, then it's a gameplay style where stats come first..."

"In addition, the right to First Strike should also be important."

Fortunately.

Tianpeng has a very high First Strike advantage.

Even in terrain that is advantageous to the other side.

Roger was also able to take the First Strike.

So he began to explore this retro yet novel combat mechanism.

After careful consideration, I began my operation! (Data bar displayed.)

"Record: Juvenile Heavenly Peng used ' Wind-Thunder Flash ' on the Stick Insect Monster."

"Successful hit!"

"The Stick Insect Monster's health has decreased by 38%."

"Your special ability ' Wind-Thunder Flash ' has entered the cooldown phase (it can only be used again after at least 3 combat cycles)."

"Tip: Wind-Thunder Flash grants you one extra First Strike point."

"You have one more normal attack left. Do you want to execute it?"

"Record: Juvenile Heavenly Peng used a 'normal attack' on the Stick Insect Monster."

"The Stick Insect Monster's HP -17% (currently 45%)"

"Round two begins! You are now in defensive stance."

"During special terrain assessments, your defensive effectiveness is halved..."

"Log: The Stick Insect Monster used a 'normal attack' on you."

"Attack missed!"

A large MISS appeared on Roger's body.

The lush green stick insect suddenly shrank back.

However, before entering Roger's battle cycle.

It still has the capacity to utilize one of its specialties.

"Record: The Stick Insect Monster used ' Flesh to Mud '."

"Terrain changes in progress..."

In the cramped nest.

A lot of mud collapsed from above.

The mud beneath the nest had turned into a paste.

Both sides were affected to varying degrees.

Considering that "Wind-Thunder Flash" is still on cooldown.

Roger tried using a normal attack.

The next moment.

The Juvenile Heavenly Peng in the picture strikes again.

He flapped his wings and flew over.

It tried to teach its enemy a lesson with its claws.

But something unexpected happened to Roger!

In the blink of an eye.

The Stick Insect Monster suddenly sank deep into the swamp formed by "Flesh to Mud".

Youpeng not only missed his target.

While retreating.

He was also sprayed with green liquid by an enemy who suddenly appeared!

"Defense Wheel: The Stick Insect Monster's defensive stance is activated..."

"Log: Your attack missed!"

"The Stick Insect Monster triggered an 'opportunistic attack' and sprayed you with venom..."

Warning: Your health has decreased by 27%.

"Is this even possible?"

Roger was slightly startled.

This Stick Insect Monster was indeed a worthy opponent.

After successfully launching the attack.

They then re-entered the battle wheel belonging to the enemy.

In terms of defense...

Tianpeng was affected by the terrain.

There are no good defenses.

Therefore, he was attacked again by the opponent's venom!

After two rounds like this.

His health points were down to less than 50%!

Fortunately, the Stick Insect Monster's health points were also low.

"We can't hide it anymore..."

Upon seeing this.

Roger knew he couldn't skimp on his expertise.

Facing a dying enemy.

He decisively chose "other".

Because the Wind-Thunder Flash haven't been removed from the cooling wheel yet.

So this time.

He chose "Soul Devouring Art"!...

"Record: Your satiety level -10%"

"Successful hit!"

"You killed the Stick Insect Monster!"

"You have obtained a small amount of Sha and the corpse of the ' Stick Insect Monster '."

"You have gained control of the ' Strange Nest '."

Your Razor reputation +10

A dense array of battle information flashed by.

It was as if the battle perspective, which had been viewed from outside the screen, had been pulled back onto the young roc himself.

He lay wounded and panting in the chaotic nest.

This was his first real battle since he was born.

Although it only lasted a few rounds.

But it was also a bit thrilling.

The enemy did not look particularly impressive.

I didn't expect the victory to be so hard-won! "It's still because of the terrain!"

"I already have the First Strike, but I'm still feeling really bad..."

After reflecting on the battle that had just taken place, which wasn't very long.

Roger let out a long sigh of relief.

Then I became more cautious.

Terrain factors appear to play a very important role in battles within the Peach Blossom Mountain Grand Secret Realm.

This will be my focus in the future.

But no matter what.

He ultimately won the battle.

Young Peng not only obtained Strange Nest.

He also managed to hunt his first prey in his life.

Despite its somewhat ugly appearance.

But faced with a precarious state of satiety.

Roger shed his psychological burden.

They resolutely chose to "eat"!...

"Log: You have devoured the corpse of the Stick Insect Monster."

"Your satiety level has increased significantly (118%)."

It is obvious.

This corpse is quite nutritious.

They actually managed to feed the hungry young Peng until he was stuffed.

This was undoubtedly good news for Roger.

Get all of this sorted out.

Only then did he have the peace of mind to take stock of the gains from this battle in his lair.

"Huh?"

"Demonized spirits actually have Extermination Order rewards?"

He flipped through the records in the data column.

Roger suddenly noticed the set of prompts that flashed by.

There was just too much information that I had just browsed.

If he hadn't carefully reviewed each and every one of them...

This thing was almost buried in the battle information results bar!

"Extermination Order: You have acquired the feat from the Stick Insect Monster - Adaptation to Local Conditions"

"Adaptation to Local Conditions: In different environments, you can always obtain at least one defensive ability from the following list—"

1. Caves (Flesh to Mud /mud turned into stone)

2. Lake (quietly diving deep/surging surface)

3. Jungle (Stealth Master /Lookout/ Snatching the Goat)

4. Flat ground (tripping stone/pretending to fall/ Rolling on the Ground)...

"You are detected to be engaged in a 'high-dimensional game'. Please select the target to whom the Extermination Order belongs."

1. The Hidden Hero.

2. Juvenile Heavenly Peng

This was the first time Roger had faced the dilemma of deciding Extermination Order!

But very soon.

He then realized what was happening—

The Extermination Order is a unique ability of the Hidden Hero Module.

However, the characters from Peach Blossom Mountain have the opportunity to be brought out of the Great Secret Realm and exist in the form of a Dharma Image, which is attached to the Hidden Hero Module for a long time.

And the Dharma form.

To put it simply, it's part of the Hidden Hero Module.

All of this naturally followed a logical progression.

However, the emergence of this information also fully illustrates the extraordinary nature of 'high-dimensional games'.

Gradually.

Roger began to doubt the gods' original intentions in designing these games.

Perhaps it's not simply for entertainment.

Return to the divine.

The choice itself was not difficult for Roger.

His physical form is already powerful enough.

There is absolutely no need for defensive capabilities provided by "Adaptation to Local Conditions".

The latter description is clearly more suitable for a secret realm where a "defense wheel" exists.

So he decisively gave it to the Juvenile Heavenly Peng.

Besides the expertise of "Adaptation to Local Conditions".

This battle also brought Youpeng a lot of good things.

For example, a large amount of "ginseng" deep inside the nest.

This thing can increase satiety.

It can also be used outside of combat.

It can restore a small amount of health.

Another example is the "Spray Gourd" guarded by the Stick Insect Monster.

Young Peng easily destroyed the nest's barrier.

Naturally, he also obtained this magical artifact.

After obtaining this magical artifact...

The data panel prompts 'Bind?'.

For reasons similar to the Extermination Order.

Roger directly bound Youpeng to this magical artifact.

After binding is complete.

Two new options appeared in the upper right corner of his view:

"My secret weapon."

"Simulated Battle".

The former describes in detail the specific functions of the Spray Gourd.

The latter provides a simulated battle list.

A new option, "Use Magic Item," has been added below.

Although the effect of this Spray Gourd seems so-so.

But for a character like Youpeng who has just been born and urgently needs to improve his combat power.

The acquisition and binding of this magical artifact still reassured Roger.

"At the very least, using a magical artifact will prevent you from being 'attacked under false pretenses.'"

Thinking this way.

Roger quickly finished counting the remaining spoils.

Only then did they leave the nest.

10 minutes later.

East Ink Jade Bamboo Forest.

The thunderstorm gradually subsided.

A raptor less than 3 meters long is flapping its wings.

The next second.

His figure suddenly disappeared from the spot.

The young roc's sharp wings sliced through the lower part of this small bamboo grove like steel knives.

In the gentle breeze.

The bamboo stalks kept falling down.

"Log: You used Wind-Thunder Flash!"

"You have obtained the Ink Jade Bamboo (999+)"

"Ink Jade Bamboo, all done!"

After doing all this.

Roger flapped his wings and landed on the bamboo forest.

In the grass not far away.

A group of dark figures were sneaking out.

Roger shouted sternly:

"Come over!"

"Help me deliver a message!"

"Tell the Ge Shi Clan to come and move their things right away!"

Upon hearing this...

Those shadows immediately slumped meekly into the earth.

On the data panel.

"You have successfully intimidated and subdued the second group of spirits who were originally on the verge of dissent..."

"You have won the loyalty of the ' Herb Gatherer '!"

"You sense that they are rushing towards the Heavenly Peng Nest's nest..."

"Your Razor reputation +1 +1 +1..."

See here.

Roger yawned contentedly.

These spirits, known as "Herb Gatherer," were discovered by him after he had just defeated the Stick Insect Monster.

They were probably startled by the aftershocks of the battle.

Like Ge Shi.

Herb Gatherer was once Tianpeng's subordinate.

Under Roger's coercion and enticement.

These spirits, which looked somewhat similar to ginseng spirits, were reassigned to his command.

Compared to Ge Shi.

The Herb Gatherer size is similar to that of the fungi-humans, are even weaker in combat.

The strongest is only 3 membranes.

The weak ones are generally around 1 membrane.

It's even worse than the grass carp Roger in his previous life.

But this kind of spirit is good at taking care of the "Mountain Garden".

They are also skilled at finding "Rare and Exotic Fruits".

They can also serve as a mouthpiece.

He's considered a subordinate with a relatively high cost-performance ratio.

What's even more interesting is...

The Herb Gatherer is a spirit with a wide social circle.

They will spread what they have seen and heard.

This will greatly help improve Youpeng's reputation.

No.

In the brief moment between notifying Ge Shi to come and move the bamboo.

Roger's "Razor reputation" increased by another 20 points.

Therefore, it broke through the 50-point threshold.

Very soon.

The benefits of prestige become apparent.

Besides "Ge Shi" and "Herb Gatherer".

Two more groups of spirits who had previously established their own factions came to serve them.

They are "Wind Soul" and "Bamboo Shoot Queen".

"Wind Soul: Wind element spirits, generally with a strength of 4 membranes or higher, rare in number, and swift in action."

"Bamboo Shoot Queen: Stone elemental spirits, generally with a strength of 3 membranes or higher, numerous in number, and slow-moving."

In this way...

Roger then gained four Wind Soul with wind-shaped human faces and more than 20 sturdy bamboo Bamboo Shoot Queen under his command.

In addition, there are Ge Shi (葛石) and Herb Gatherer).

Any enemy who dares to challenge his authority.

After entering Combat Mode.

The other party will be facing a whole group of people! Of course.

Currently, these underlings are not very loyal.

Once a battle breaks out.

Nine out of ten Herb Gatherer will run away.

Ge Shi, however, was not good at fighting.

Wind Soul and Bamboo Shoot Queen may become passive and unmotivated.

He himself was still responsible for the main output.

This is evident.

Roger's path to Thunder Marsh Overlord has only just begun.

He ordered his newly recruited henchmen to escort the Ge Shi Clan back to the Heavenly Peng Nest.

Roger then wandered around the vicinity of the lair again.

Among them, the Black Jade Bamboo Forest is a key target for investigation.

Because Elder Ge Shi once mentioned it.

There are signs of an evil shadow lurking in the western part of the bamboo forest.

So he cautiously probed the surrounding area.

After half a day of observation.

Roger indeed sensed a powerful force.

However, he did not act rashly.

Instead, it quietly returned to the Heavenly Peng Nest.

evening.

On the platform.

"There is at least one monster at the 3 Fiend realm lurking in the eastern part of the bamboo forest!"

"I am far from strong enough right now!"

Looking at the task of "Grow bigger quickly".

Roger couldn't help but look up.

At this moment, the sky above Leize was covered with dark clouds.

The sound of muffled thunder could be heard faintly.

The thunder had not yet arrived.

But the rainstorm had already begun.

He waited quietly for his opportunity.

In the deduction of "Wind Thunder Decree".

A very intense thunderstorm is about to break out here.

That is a perfect opportunity for Youpeng to improve his strength!

A rumble of thunder began to sound.

The pure white lightning pierced the night sky like a sharp knife.

The wind is getting stronger.

It scraped his wings like a razor blade.

Under the stimulation of intense pain.

He couldn't help but spread his wings.

Roger did not take flight.

But the gale had already carried him to the clouds!...

"Wind Thunder Decree: You shall begin your cultivation as a spirit..."

"Your extraordinary talent for spirits has been detected to far exceed the standard. Do you wish to choose automatic cultivation?"

"It can even cultivate automatically?"

Roger was slightly taken aback.

Without saying a word, he immediately chose to slack off.

certainly.

Roger didn't intend to waste the few hours that Youpeng spent cultivating in the wind and rain.

So he quickly clicked on the option in the upper left corner.

"Notification: Automatic cultivation in progress. Switch to second identity?"

"Identity switching..."

"You have obtained the template: Mantis Queen!"

"In a chaotic era beyond the realms, of unknown duration, you became the leader of the Mantis Demon..."

"Initial task adaptation in progress..."

"As the all-powerful Mantis Queen."

You should have held the most prestigious position in the land beyond.

But today.

Your daughter and your lover have both betrayed you!

"You have received the starting quest: Betrayed and Abandoned!"

The screen began to shake violently.

Near the ear.

It was a dismissive and languid voice:

"What's wrong?"

"Wouldn't it be better to just let me eat you up?"

"My mom??"