Chapter 404

Butterfly Island.

Dream Manor.

Inside an alchemy laboratory built deep within the core of Sky Island.

Constantine was quietly preparing today's dose of "Parasitic God Art Potion".

The table was neatly arranged and clean.

Half a tube of pink, Dream Ether was slowly poured into the boiling crucible.

An extremely foul stench spread out.

But he seemed not to hear it.

A few minutes later.

The Dream Ether completely dissolved in the dark green liquid.

The liquid in the crucible eventually turned a strange milky white.

Every now and then, strange objects resembling baby hands would emerge from the fluid.

But the alchemist skillfully tapped them down with a spoon.

Poof! The power of the Ice Element arrived silently.

After a simple "condensation technique".

The liquid in the dry pot flows upwards along the side tube.

Ultimately, it was sealed in a set of translucent glass test tubes.

After doing all this.

Constantine silently took two glass test tubes and placed them in his palm.

Open the piston.

The milky white sap became active as if a demon had been resurrected.

But before they could wriggle out of the test tube...

The alchemist has already drunk all of these juices!

This was accompanied by the consumption of these two Parasitic God Art Potion.

The age spots and deformities on Constantine's exposed skin faded rapidly.

His hunched spine has also straightened considerably.

That instant.

He seemed to have achieved rejuvenation! But regarding all of this...

He didn't seem satisfied.

He left the lab table.

They went to a full-length mirror and examined themselves carefully.

"Drug resistance is increasing."

"The dosage will need to be increased again by next month at the latest..."

He muttered something to himself.

The next second.

He clenched his fists, somewhat unwilling to accept it.

The bulging veins on the back of his fist instantly turned into clusters of black spots.

"The duration of the drug's effects is also getting shorter and shorter..."

Constantine sighed softly.

He shook his head.

I was just about to take another dose of medicine.

But at that very moment...

Suddenly, a sharp alarm sounded from the neighboring laboratory! Constantine was startled.

His face immediately lit up with ecstatic joy!

Because that wasn't a typical lab alarm!...

"That is..."

"Roger was bound to the Oath of Azure?"

Constantine forgot about the medicine.

He immediately went to the laboratory next door.

With the assistance of several alchemical puppets.

He quickly acquired a freshly made "template scroll" and began browsing its contents.

Constantine was overjoyed.

"Hehe..."

"This kid doesn't seem as cautious as the rumors say."

Although he couldn't immediately decode the details of the template.

However, the template recorded in this scroll, which was copied from the 'backdoor' of the Oath of Azure, is far more complex than that of a regular template.

It's even more complicated than the 1.0 and 1.01 versions of the "Roger Template" he had previously obtained!

This illustrates what happened in the past.

Roger's template is also constantly being improved and evolved.

It reminds me of his sword that pierced through the plane of existence.

Constantine's anticipation grew even stronger! "If only I could get his current template..."

"The key obstacles on the path to creating the Perfect Body will be cleared away!"

"Just like those gods, I also have a chance to start over!"

Thinking about this...

His hands trembled slightly.

"Biological Furnace, immediately produce one sample, no, two!"

Before the template interpretation was completed.

Constantine then anxiously issued the order.

In the laboratory.

One by one, the alchemical puppets began to skillfully craft their creations.

In the center of the laboratory.

A heart filled with Dream Ether was suddenly illuminated.

Amidst a tidal wave of curses.

One by one, wriggling ducts, like mosquitoes sucking blood, pierced the outer wall of the heart.

A terrifying power was extracted from it.

He was then sent into the Demigod Artifact "Biological Furnace" that Constantine had personally crafted.

The next second.

He solemnly tossed the "Roger Template 2.0" he had on hand into the copying end of the Demigod Artifact.

steam.

lightning.

The ghost is crying.

flame.

Various wondrous factors were constantly being conceived and intertwined within the furnace.

To expedite the creation of the samples.

Constantine even went so far as to use the "Alchemy Authority"! Supreme power continued to fill the laboratory.

Some of the alchemical puppets even began to tremble! Five minutes later.

The other end of the Biological Furnace.

A rich, fresh energy burst forth like steam.

With a creak.

The side door opens.

Under Constantine's expectant gaze.

Two comically-looking, lifeless kobolds appeared before him! "How could a kobold's template be so complex?"

Before Constantine could react...

A sharp aura appeared in the laboratory.

Then the real alarm sounded.

When a 'bad' thought arose in the mind of this experienced alchemist.

A searing pain shot through his back!

The next moment.

His vision began to blur and darken.

"Log: You used ' Heaven and Earth Assistance '"

"You used ' Godfall Thrust ' to bring Constantine (Immortal/Alchemist) to the Near-Death State."

"Your Quick Resurrection count -1"

In the laboratory.

Roger, having successfully launched a sneak attack, chose to press his advantage.

Constantine's performance in actual combat was quite poor.

After being forcibly driven into Near-Death State by the Godfall Thrust.

Only then did the brilliance of alchemy's counterattack begin to shine from his body.

It's a pity.

At this time.

Roger's attack had already struck him like a tidal wave!

Taiyi Separating Fire Blade!

Frost!

Thunder!

Floating Cloud Palm! Four attack methods, accompanied by a lavish array of attack effects, were lavishly applied to the dying body.

Not long after.

The alchemist, despite his exceptional resilience, collapsed from his Near-Death State! (Status bar displayed).

"You killed Constantine."

"Extermination Order: Since Constantine was not completely killed by you, this Extermination Order can only be drawn once."

"You have gained a special ability from Constantine: The Hand of Balance."

"The Hand of Balance: Your hands are able to maintain a precise balance."

In the field of alchemy.

You can always precisely control factors such as the dosage and temperature of the medicine.

When using both hands.

Your dominant hand and non-dominant hand will work together more seamlessly;...

Note: Keep the Hand of Balance active for an extended period.

It will give you a very mild form of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

"It'll have to do."

I glanced at my newly acquired expertise.

Roger pressed down on Constantine's cold body.

After enveloping it in a large amount of air.

He then sealed the corpse within his own compartment!

After doing all this.

Roger then began to truly perceive it.

"Ascension Perception: You realize that Constantine's physical body in the Eighth Historical Realm has been destroyed by you."

But he fixed himself on an Immortal-grade alchemy: ' Undying Life Breath '.

It's very difficult to truly and completely kill it.

"Undying Life Breath (Original Alchemy/Alchemy Authority/ Immortal Stele): The original invention of the alchemist Constantine."

As long as one copy of the alchemical artifact that Constantine placed still exists in the Multiple Historic Realms.

He can use any one of these alchemical tools to achieve rebirth.

"Immortals are indeed very difficult to kill."

See here.

Roger shook his head with some regret.

However, this was entirely in line with his expectations.

He didn't expect to take down Constantine in one fell swoop with this counterattack.

As long as we can achieve enough results, that's fine.

Now it seems...

The results were pretty good.

At least Constantine was fooled by his own feint.

Or perhaps.

He was too concerned about the 'gift' Roger had given him.

Just thinking about that generous gift...

Roger couldn't help but smile.

While the chaos in the laboratory was still ongoing.

He quickly switched his consciousness into the Demiplane.

Looking at the 'knives-headed miners' firmly holding the ' Oath of Azure ' on the open ground.

Roger said with a smile:

"Nailed it."

"You don't have to hold it all the time."

Cindy gave a vague "oh" in response.

It immediately relaxed.

"Get ready, there might be work to do in a bit."

Roger offered a subtle suggestion.

Then he decisively left the Demiplane.

For Roger...

This shift in consciousness took no more than one second.

But when his gaze refocused on the laboratory.

All those alchemical puppets have lost their mobility.

They lay helplessly on the ground.

And standing in front of them.

It turned out to be a stern-faced old man with a dark expression.

"I have successfully completed my mission."

Ripley deftly brandished the dagger in his hand.

"There shouldn't be any problems in the lab."

"He escaped very quickly..."

Speaking of which...

Brother Zhuo hesitated for a moment.

Only then did he comment:

"Very decisive."

"Decisiveness unlike that of an immortal."

Roger smiled.

He was very satisfied with Ripley's performance in this operation.

Roger himself was on the surface and in the core of the earth.

It was Brother Zhuoer who took charge of gathering information about Constantine.

He also provided the coordinates for this alchemy laboratory.

Roger's Ambush was successful.

Ripley deserves at least half the credit.

This is far more difficult to do in practice than in theory.

After all, Constantine was an immortal being.

As an Ascended individual, Ripley faces an extremely difficult task in handling all of this quietly.

As it turns out.

Top-tier wanderers certainly have their unique strengths.

This battle also confirmed Roger's idea—

Even if one reaches the level of ascension/immortality.

The right to First Strike remains a crucial factor.

To put it bluntly, surprise attacks are still very effective!

The reason why Constantine's physical body was so easily destroyed by Roger is that...

It was because of carelessness.

To use one's intentions to scheme against the unintentional.

Heavenly Dao Ascendant with overwhelming combat power faces off against an Alchemist with insufficient combat power.

Even if it's a whole major level below.

This result is entirely deserved.

However, Roger was not satisfied with this.

He wandered around underground for a long time, not simply to play Kiting cat and mouse with Kang and Sha.

He wanted to seize as much as possible while Constantine was rebuilding his body somewhere!

And so.

Soon, a group of devils resembling robbers appeared in the alchemy laboratory.

Under Ripley's leadership.

They frantically looted every seemingly valuable item in the underground laboratory.

"Hint: Your servants have received a box of Contraceptive Ring."

"Your servants have acquired 20 multi-functional dolls (new non-human race module/unzipped version)."

"Your servants have obtained alchemical raw materials: Demon Vines, Heartbreak Grass, White Crescent, Powerful Roots..."

He quickly glanced through the list of spoils captured by the group.

Roger then focused more attention on the Biological Furnace in the center of the laboratory.

He noticed.

72 seconds after Constantine's body was destroyed.

The Biological Furnace completely vanished from its original location.

This means that the Immortal-grade alchemist has been reborn.

This Demigod Artifact, which is bound to a specific position, naturally cannot remain here.

Roger couldn't stop it all.

So he focused his attention on the two dumbfounded kobolds.

It seemed to sense Roger's gaze.

The two dog-headed men suddenly raised their heads.

They emitted a hissing sound like snakes.

Then, it suddenly lunged at Roger in a frenzy!

Roger frowned.

He originally intended to keep the two kobolds for further study.

But a strong sense of crisis erupted in his heart.

At the critical moment.

He had no choice but to grit his teeth and act! Whoosh! Two Taiyi Separating Fire Blade, one fast and one slow, flew past with a whoosh!

On the data panel.

"Sixth Sense: You have a premonition that these two 'knives' will act against you under Constantine's orders..."

"You have killed one Cindy clone (kobold form)."

"Your pettiness has slightly increased."

"Dice of Destiny: Sin Mark Refresh Complete"

"Your level of greed for money has slightly increased."

"As expected of Cindy's clone..."

In the midst of his busy schedule.

Roger took a moment to mutter a complaint to himself.

But the next second...

His expression turned serious.

Because it's in the center of the laboratory.

A faint glow appeared.

An elderly man with a somber expression appeared before Roger! Constantine!

I see you.

Constantine's voice remained calm and even as always.

Even if they had just been killed once.

He didn't seem angry about it.

He was simply narrating in a plain manner:

"You just killed those two little things."

"Then your template changed a little..."

"So, the rumors are true. You can gain more than just power from killing; you can also gain attributes, right?"

Roger did not respond to this topic.

He said with a smile:

"I thought you would come and confront me."

Constantine blinked. "That's unnecessary."

"We both know many things. Since you've laid a hand on me, it means things are different now."

"It's a pity."

"I originally thought we could work together."

Roger said calmly:

"I will not cooperate with deceivers."

Constantine shook his head:

"You can't kill me."

"You should understand this."

"Going against me will only make your situation worse."

"With the enemy of slaughter at hand, you shouldn't have provoked an immortal. I thought you were a rational person, but now it seems I overestimated you."

Roger said nonchalantly:

"In any case, you lost the first round, that's a fact."

Constantine did not deny this.

His eagle-like eyes were fixed on Roger.

In that instant.

Roger read a fleeting hint of hatred in his eyes.

But soon.

Roger's attention was drawn to the commotion outside the laboratory.

"What is that?"

Roger asked.

Ripley appeared quickly beside him.

"It's a clone!"

Zhuo Er's expression was not good.

"Whose copy?"

Despite having some suspicions in mind.

Roger still asked the same question.

"Your."

Ripley gave a wry smile.

"A lot?"

Roger asked.

"Densely packed, everywhere..."

It rang out along with Ripley's report.

And there was Constantine's sinister voice:

Do you think I'm really in the mood to waste words with my enemy?

Embrace death!

"The Arrogant Ascendant!"

"Warning: You are surrounded by a mysterious army!"

"You have discovered ' Roger's Duplicate '*3019"