Slaughter Mask!

The edge of the Black Nest.

Black Wind Monster stared blankly at everything before him.

In a daze.

The words he had just blurted out, "Lord Fiend Demon, I'm one of our own..." still echoed in his ears.

In an instant.

Then the demonic creature lowered its head and chuckled, "Who are you on your side?"

Accompanied by the demon's soft laughter.

All the spirits around him let out similar laughter.

They looked at the Black Wind Monster with a rather mocking expression.

They were lip-syncing the same words exactly! At that moment.

Ripley felt like a million ants were crawling on his forehead!

An indescribable sense of terror descended upon his mind!

"Damn it..."

"What the hell is going on?"

Intense unease.

Fear grows wildly.

An extraordinary sense of danger.

All of this was pushing him to flee this place!

He didn't want to stay here a moment longer! Ripley took a deep breath.

The Black Wind Monster's body suddenly froze in place! The next second...

Ripley's consciousness left the spirit's body as if his soul had left his body!

This was his last resort to escape! He was determined to leave the Peach Blossom Mountain Secret Realm, even if it meant losing his spirit body!

"After leaving."

"Run away immediately!"

"We can't go directly southwest; we have to take a detour. Hmm, I remember there are some complex caves to the north, and some paths leading to the underground world..."

Ripley calmly planned everything.

That instant.

He looked like a drowning person desperately trying to lift his head out of the water!

Just a little bit higher.

He could have left! But just then...

A low murmur reached his ear, "You can't leave here yet!"

Ripley's pupils contracted sharply.

In an instant.

He felt a powerful force gripping his feet.

Then, he forcefully 'stuffed' himself back into the Black Wind Monster's body! In that fleeting moment...

He finally saw the human figures behind all the spirits!

It was a man dressed in a white shirt and black trousers.

He smiled gently at Ripley.

That smile had Nation-toppling Beauty charm.

But this made Ripley's heart sink to the bottom!

Because he recognized that damn handsome face!

That was actually...

Roger, whom I've been thinking about day and night!

Looking at Roger lying all over the ground.

Ripley felt a deep bitterness in his heart.

He never expected this.

She had been carefully avoiding Roger.

But instead, he ended up plunging headfirst into Roger's den!

And in the final moment of sinking consciousness.

Ripley overheard Roger talking to the Witch.

He said:

"Now... the entire Peach Blossom Mountain is mine."

"You two."

"It's mine too."

That's really powerful.

I don't know why.

Ripley found himself secretly admiring him.

The next second.

His consciousness completely returned to the Black Wind Monster's body.

They were once again exposed to the gaze of many Roger.

That oppressive and fearful feeling bound him once again.

He remained silent for a few seconds.

Then, with practiced ease, she raised her hands high and said, "I surrender."

"I'll do anything you ask!"

"I'm your biggest fan! Mr. Roger ... really..."

Hint: You have obtained the Twelve Keys - Golden Carp

"You have become the Peach Blossom Mountain Master!"

"You've discovered ' Tallen's Gate '"

I glanced casually at the data panel.

Roger surveyed the entire Peach Blossom Mountain with complete confidence.

In his view.

Whether it's Ripley or the Ether Witch.

Or perhaps it's just a few small fry from other forces that have infiltrated.

They can't cause much trouble anymore.

The moment I got the Golden Carp.

The battle for the key has now come to an end.

Roger became the final winner without much effort.

All I can say is that this time the Sin Mark is absolutely amazing!

Roger's shift in thinking was also decisive and swift.

It was confirmed as early as the moment it was confirmed that the number of identities that could be held exceeded the number of high-level spirits in Peach Blossom Mountain.

Roger had already devised the entire battle plan.

Everything that followed was merely a delaying tactic for this plan.

He needs time.

He needs to clear out the number of identities in the 'Sprite Pool' within the limits of the Great Secret Realm's will!

In this process.

Roger acquired more and more identities.

The more secrets of Peach Blossom Mountain he learned, the more he learned.

In a sense.

What happened to him later.

It itself represents the will of Peach Blossom Mountain!

so.

He sensed the results of the final round of identity refreshes later that day.

That's how it came about—

"Old Blue Ox visits Black Wind Monster at night!"...

"Young brother cleverly acquired the body of the evil demon!"...

"The demon-slaying team angrily sends Black Nest Valley to its doom!"

"The Commander-in-Chief seizes the body and determines the fate of the world!"...

... this series of events.

Strictly speaking...

Roger did indeed follow the strategy of "resurrecting in order to kill better".

After all, this is in a non-resurrected state.

Roger wasn't sure if he could possess Hu Li, who was only a wisp of a wandering soul.

It would be safer to let the demon become a complete spirit.

In hindsight...

All of this happened almost naturally.

There's not much technical skill involved in operating it.

However, it still requires a certain level of strategic thinking and overall awareness from the player.

all in all.

Roger himself was very satisfied with his handling of the overall situation.

A method that succeeds is a good method.

not to mention.

He not only got the Golden Carp as he wished.

Two big fish were also trapped!

Ripley's side.

He doesn't have time to deal with this right now.

However, the other party's level of cooperation was astonishing.

Their speed of surrender was also remarkable.

This rendered Roger's pre-planned scare tactics useless.

On the other side...

The Witch's attitude, however, was much tougher.

Roger focused his main attention on her.

"I admit your methods were unexpected..."

"But they started spouting nonsense before their opponents even fell."

"This isn't like you at all."

On the hillside.

The Witch crossed her arms over her chest.

He said it in a displeased tone.

A playful smile appeared on the Mantis Demon Guard's face:

"You know me very well?"

The Witch was not fooled.

He just hummed softly:

Mystra a famous exorcist.

Even the most isolated person.

I see you in visions every day.

You should know at least a little bit about it...

You're being too high-profile!

Hearing this evaluation.

Roger, on the other hand, found it quite novel.

He instinctively wanted to refute it.

But he quickly restrained the impulse.

We must not allow the other party to control the conversation.

Now I have the absolute upper hand.

It was time to make an outrageous request! His mind began to wander.

It seemed to sense Roger's evil intentions.

The Witch hugged her arms even tighter.

Her brows furrowed deeply as well:

"I made a mistake this time, but at our level, one win or loss doesn't mean anything."

"Continuing this entanglement will do neither of us any good. You should know that there are many more competitors eyeing the key..."

"We shouldn't both suffer losses."

Roger looked at her calmly. "I don't think we'll both suffer."

The Witch sneered, "Arrogant man."

"Oh..."

The next second.

She suddenly changed the subject.

His attitude softened accordingly.

"Let me out."

"You can set conditions."

"As long as it's not too outrageous, I can satisfy you. In fact, we can even become allies in the next operation—if you're interested."

Her voice carried a subtle, alluring quality.

It makes people want to agree as soon as they hear it.

Roger, however, remained unmoved.

He looked at the Witch with Heart Like Still Water:

"I only have three conditions."

"First, tell me your background. Who are you? Where do you come from? Why are you fighting for the key?"

The Witch scoffed, "Your first request is already this outrageous..."

"Second, take off your veil. I'm very curious about what you look like."

Roger said to himself.

The sneer turned into indifference.

The Witch fell silent.

Roger paused.

He sensed an unparalleled rage emanating from the other person.

She stood there.

Like a Little Fire that could erupt at any moment! This condition seems even more demanding for her.

Extremely demanding, almost to the point of being unacceptable!

But Roger remained unmoved.

He gazed into the Witch's eyes.

Then he said forcefully:

"Third, hand over ' Fire Whirlwind '!"

"If you do these three things, I can let you go."

"Impossible!"

The Witch flatly refused.

"You have no choice but to agree!"

Roger said calmly:

"I wasn't threatening you, I was just stating a fact: Peach Blossom Mountain is mine now, and so are you!"

The words fell.

The will of the Lord of the Great Secret Realm has descended with overwhelming force.

The Witch was horrified to find that her legs had begun to tremble uncontrollably! A few seconds later.

She stumbled and staggered toward the Mantis Demon guard.

Through the ugly Mantis Demon's shell.

She saw the soul of a handsome man with a cold, aloof expression!...

"No!"

You can't do that!

The Witch let out a hysterical scream.

"Your name!"

Roger continued to apply pressure:

"Your origins!"

"Your purpose!"

"Explain!"

That moment.

Mantis Demon, Demon Extermination Squad, the Fiend Demon Hu Li...

Everyone in her field of vision was interrogating her!

Immense pressure was weighing on her.

The Witch couldn't help but walk forward.

She started to cry, "No!"

"I have no name. I was born Ether Witch, and I will never have a name..."

"Don't..."

"I said... I said... my name is..."

Her neck was bright red.

It seemed as if the shame had reached its extreme.

Then she murmured in a very, very low voice, "Mi Mi..."

"What?"

Roger was startled by what he heard.

This name.

It was the nickname of his adopted daughter in the 11th History —the world of Far Gaze Town!...

The next second.

The Witch's consciousness voluntarily detached from the Mantis Princess.

She removed her veil with hatred in her eyes.

A familiar face came into Roger's view.

"It's Mystra..."

"Is it really her?"

Roger was lost in thought.

Just at this moment.

A long spear engulfed in Fire Tornado shot straight at you!

The spear was as long as a dragon.

The spear tip stopped just 3 centimeters from Roger's throat! Roger had only managed to block this astonishing attack by using the power of the Great Secret Realm + master, didn't even have time to wipe the sweat from his brow.

The space around them suddenly distorted.

A tiny black hole flashed by.

The Ether Witch darted away in a flash! At the very last moment.

She turned and gave Roger a resentful look.

Her voice drifted back after a very long time. "Next time we meet."

"I will kill you."

"It's in the next Great Secret Realm..."

The words fell.

The Witch vanished without a trace.

Roger gripped the constantly pulsating spear tightly.

He glanced back at the valley.

Ripley still had his hands raised in a gesture of surrender.

This guy seems pretty clever.

At the very least.

They didn't try anything funny while the Witch was running away.

He is a promising talent.

But now.

Roger has no interest in adjusting Ripley's price.

The Witch launched an attack using power beyond Roger's comprehension.

This attack forced him to use the power of the Great Secret Realm.

That's what allowed her to escape.

This series of actions demonstrates that she is extremely meticulous.

In addition, there's the unclear origin of that information.

Roger felt a mix of emotions.

"She can't possibly have real Mi Mi..."

"The Historical World of Far Gaze Town has not yet returned."

"She couldn't possibly be Mystra..."

"This woman is definitely up to no good!"

Roger gritted his teeth slightly.

Harsh words about Witch.

He didn't take it to heart.

See you next time.

He wouldn't give them a chance to escape.

This thought came to mind.

Roger quickly glanced at the data panel.

"Hint: The Ether Witch has left the Great Secret Realm!"

"You have obtained the ' Twelve Keys: Fire Whirlwind '!"

"You have been detected to possess 3 keys. You can take 3 Sprite Dharma Idol forms from Peach Blossom Mountain..."

Roger glanced down.

The Fire Tornado in his hand gradually lost its flames.

In the end, it turned into a simple, unadorned Red Tasseled Spear.

The next second.

His mind raced.

In his left hand, he conjured a lively, wriggling Golden Carp.

Roger gently squeezed the Golden Carp.

The latter suddenly transformed.

It actually turned into two glittering golden wheels just as he wished!

Roger tried stepping on it.

I discovered that this thing can actually be used as a flying mount!

"Red Tasseled Spear + Wind Fire Wheels!?"

"These Twelve Keys are quite interesting..."

Roger played with it for a little while.

Only then did he reluctantly put his things away.

The Golden Carp has been acquired.

The future of the Great Secret Realm rests in Roger's hands.

He pondered for a moment.

I chose "Juvenile Heavenly Peng" and "Fiend Demon Hu Li" from the available monsters.

He did not choose the third option.

One reason is that the number of Dharma images is limited.

Too many Sprite Dharma Idol are useless to him.

On the other hand, it is because...

Roger wasn't the real Demon King after all...

The next moment.

Roger used the power of the Great Secret Realm + Lord to drag Ripley, who was out of place in the surrounding world, out of the way.

"Stand still."

Roger said.

Ripley was unusually cooperative.

His posture was so perfect that no one could find fault with it.

However, Roger didn't even look at him.

He continued to mobilize the power of the Lord of the Secret Realm.

Then it flew to the highest point of Peach Blossom Mountain.

Beneath his feet were the Wind Fire Wheels of Golden Carp.

The next second.

A dazzling golden light burst forth from the ' Wind Fire Wheels '!

Golden rain fell like sweet dew on every corner of Peach Blossom Mountain! An ancient power of revival is spreading!

On the data panel.

"Prompt: Do you want to relinquish all identities except ' Juvenile Heavenly Peng ' and ' Fiend Demon Hu Li '?"

"You used a one-time authority through the Golden Carp: Turn the Imaginary into Reality."

"You have restored the vast majority of the memories and intelligence of 1257 spirits..."

"Oddity: Peach Blossom Mountain has officially become part of Mystra's Prime Material Plane..."

"Anomalous sign: Tallen's Gate is beginning to merge with the Prime Material Plane..."

Your Mystra reputation +200

Gradually.

The lively atmosphere of Peach Blossom Mountain has returned.

Roger withdrew all of the Hive Mind.

Only Youpeng and Hu Lihua became part of the Hidden Hero Module.

The rest of the spirits and monsters all came back to life.

In their memories.

They were just having a long nightmare.

The end of the nightmare.

Roger, the master of the Great Secret Realm, the Clear Spring Sect Master, and Martial Artist, granted them new life! All the spirits and monsters firmly believed this.

The Fiend Demon Hu Li was no longer there.

The Mantis Demon no longer had a reason to continue attacking Jade Ring Mountain.

Under Roger's direction.

They reached a ceasefire agreement with the Iron-Eating Beast.

The scars on both sides can never be erased.

But the war can be stopped.

The Mantis Demon, having shed their malevolent aura, settled in Jade Ring Mountain.

Some of the Iron-Eating Beast returned to their hometown, Four Symbols Temple.

The position of Thunder Marsh Overlord has become vacant.

The Kui Niu and the Ming Snake began to secretly vie for power.

The Little Secluded Valley, are once again filled with the fragrance of flowers.

The latter still has the footprints of the Blue Ox Monster in front of its gate.

And Tianhu.

It remains the same Heavenly Lake where the aquatic creatures are constantly fighting amongst themselves.

Peach Blossom Mountain.

A temporary peace was restored.

This scene was witnessed by Ripley.

The awe in his eyes deepened.

"You are a truly great person."

He said.

Roger glanced at him. "What do you mean?"

Not everyone is willing to let go.

"Power, whether great or small, is worth cherishing."

Ripley emphasized quite sincerely, "This is especially true of the most powerful people."

Roger smiled.

He did not deny Ripley's compliment.

He glanced quickly at the stone gate located on the east side of Peach Blossom Mountain.

Behind the stone gate.

This is the world of the 9th History—

West Tallen!...

If Roger is not mistaken.

Qin, who accidentally caught the Golden Carp before.

They must have stumbled into the world of West Tallen by accident.

However, West Tallen has not yet fully returned.

Roger had the idea of going through the portal.

But not now.

"With Qin's strength, she should be able to protect herself."

"I've been in the Great Secret Realm for over a month now."

"I wonder what the situation is like outside..."

Roger knew it very well.

Against the backdrop of the return of the historical tide.

A little over a month is enough time for some changes to occur on the two stars.

He planned to leave the Great Secret Realm first to inquire about the situation of the Clear Spring Sect.

Then go and explore the West Tallen World.

As for the Ether Witch.

Roger did have the idea of continuing to look for her.

However, the other party made it clear that they wanted to continue competing for the Twelve Keys.

The two sides are bound to clash sooner or later.

Roger didn't care about the immediate situation.

Northern Great Secret Realm +

Roger's figure appeared in the woods at the edge of the basin.

He was just about to go find Ji Qiu.

But the moment he appeared...

A strong sense of palpitation welled up in his heart.

Immediately afterwards.

An undisguised killing intent came from behind!

"Defense as Offense!"...

"Thorn Force Field"!...

"Small Capturing Hands Technique!"...

Faced with this sudden attack.

Roger instinctively activated a triple defensive maneuver!

However, the arrival was faster than he had imagined.

With a thud, it felt as if a sharp knife had pierced Roger's chest!

The intense impact stimulated his nerves.

At a critical moment.

Roger remained calm under pressure.

He grabbed the blurry figure.

He retaliated with a vicious punch!

"Mountain Splitting Fist"!...

Boom! The fist landed.

The figure exploded on the spot!

Seeing this scene.

Roger frowned.

He looked down.

The dagger stuck in his heart almost pierced his flesh!

"Warning: You have been ambushed."

"Warning: Soldier's Vest is severely damaged!"

"Notification: You have killed the Slaughter Mask's Projection '."

"Slaughter Authority Rank: Your Slaughter Authority Rank has been balanced because another holder of the Slaughter Authority Rank and Slaughter Authority has appeared in your world..."

"Sixth Sense: You've sensed the malice of Slaughter Mask!"

Historical Knowledge: ' Slaughter Mask ' is an ascendant from the 8th History!

"Slaughter Authority: The Slaughter Mask is at least 2 levels higher than you. Do you wish to submit to the Slaughter Mask? Otherwise, he or his projection will hunt you down to the ends of the earth!"

"Slaughter Mask?"

"What a cringey name..."

Roger couldn't help but make a comment.

The next second.

His vision was plunged into immense darkness.

In the center of darkness.

A gaunt figure rose from the glittering, extravagant throne.

He was wearing a masquerade-like mask.

A pair of bright, piercing eyes were looking at Roger.

His tone was frivolous and arrogant.

He exerted himself as forcefully as a stage actor performing in a play.

"I am the terminator of the present world."

"You must have heard of the name of the Slaughter Tyrant."

"That's a legend tailor-made for me."

"And you..."

I will give you a chance.

Kiss my toes.

"My child."

When speaking.

His eyes also carried a hint of sacred compassion.

Faced with all of this.

Roger simply narrowed his eyes.

Then I glanced at the data panel.

"Slaughter Mask (LV149/ Hero Template / Slaughter Ascension / Slaughter Authority)"

"Main areas: killing/drama/prophecy"