Martial Virtue

"Listen carefully!"

"Perception Authority: This prayer has been detected to originate from a higher orbit. Three minutes are required for correction... Please wait patiently!"

Is there a delay between different star trails?

Roger couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

But 3 minutes is fine.

He could also take the opportunity to check out the basic information of the other clans in the available list.

Theoretically speaking.

The groups on the list will be in the 360 days following the issuance of their prayers.

As long as Roger responds to their prayers.

They could then become Roger's retinue.

But the reality is not that simple.

Most groups that seek to communicate their needs to the unknown face various difficulties.

Some ethnic groups will seek help from others along the way.

Some ethnic groups have simply become extinct.

Roger took a quick look.

They discovered that the current situations of the clans that had once made prayers to them were all quite different.

The most unfortunate of them all is the "Snake-People Tribe" in the "Abyss of Destruction".

The list will be displayed after the information is updated.

This tribe has been wiped out.

What's even more glaring is...

These snake-men seemed to have been killed by Whale Shark King Windermere! This stirred a pang of sympathy deep within Roger's heart.

These snake people were already in some trouble.

That's why I prayed to Roger.

Their location can be taken into account.

Roger was not particularly keen on recruiting such a highly mutated group of members.

That's fine then.

The unfortunate thing is...

I don't know when it happened.

Their plea to Roger was intercepted by Windermere of the Sea of Ruins.

The Whale Shark King clearly still remembers the grudge from that sword strike.

So they simply wiped out the Snake-People Tribe!

This has a bit of an undeserved disaster feel to it.

Besides the Snake-People Tribe.

The Weaving Maiden Clan have joined another Ascended One.

And he withdrew his prayer to Roger.

Both "Ebertan Crystal Dragon" and "Volcano Dragon" have a rather indifferent attitude.

It seems that this was also due to contact with other ascendants or higher-level 'gods'.

"Deep Sea Spirit Turtle" and "Chuka Luo Demon" maintain a similar attitude as before.

Compared to other ethnic groups.

Their lives should be relatively stable.

Therefore, the demands of those who seek protection are not so intense.

However, he still maintained a certain level of worship and respect for Roger.

And in all ethnic groups.

Aside from Longevity Village, which has just started to make noise.

The "Succubus Tribe" from purgatory is the most enthusiastic!

When Roger did not respond to their pleas.

They have already built a shrine and statues for him in their territory.

A collective worship service is held every seven days.

Even more outrageous is...

They also presented three offerings! Two of them were special products from Purgatory.

It can be used for alchemy and also for potions.

The last offering was even more special.

That was a living, breathing succubus girl! During the Sacrifice Ritual.

Roger saw her lying naked in the center of the sacrificial altar.

Compared to her graceful figure.

Those fervent and devout eyes were the most captivating! All Roger needed to do was nod.

These offerings will then transcend the barriers of time and space.

Sent to his side from purgatory!

certainly.

The price was that he had to become the 'chief god' of this Succubus Tribe!...

"Should I reflect on why I'm always so popular with the devil?"

Roger was somewhat puzzled.

To say there are difficulties.

Other available clans aren't as enthusiastic!

certainly.

Even though the devils are very enthusiastic.

Roger still wasn't very fond of them.

Because he had no interest in the Succubus Tribe.

In Roger's understanding.

There is a very simple rule for judging value—

A demon clan that is not proficient in fighting or working.

Then its existence would be meaningless.

After all, these two things are the devil's forte.

Roger had no shortage of good-looking subordinates.

Because no one is more attractive than him right now!

In general.

Of all the available clans.

Aside from the "Longevity Village" shrouded in mystery.

Roger is currently most interested in the "Ebertan Crystal Dragon".

Next are the "Deep Sea Spirit Turtle" and the "Volcano Dragon".

Considering the ambiguous attitudes of the two dragon clans.

Roger could only regretfully cross them off the list.

When choosing a family member, loyalty is essential.

With a near-perfect template like the "Injured Wolf" preceding them.

He finds it hard to lower his standards.

Roger then conducted a more in-depth examination of the information on the various selectable clans.

Not long after.

The prayer that had been loading for 3 minutes finally arrived!

After listening again to confirm.

Suddenly, a storm was brewing before Roger's eyes.

at the same time.

He also heard a series of aged voices.

He was a hoarse old man.

He seemed to be making intermittent requests to the sky and earth, to the vast starry sky, and to that unknown and great being amidst the raging wind.

Therefore.

Roger's listening was also very disjointed.

It takes repeated readings to roughly understand its meaning.

Fortunately, the transfer of power is not something that can be done quickly.

Roger confirmed that Cindy was rapidly absorbing the White Cat's authority.

And the latter showed no signs of resorting to underhanded tactics.

He then focused intently on deciphering this plea, which contained three parts desolation and seven parts despair—

Rather than a prayer, this is more of a plea.

Roger felt it was more like the hysterical wail of a race on the verge of its end! The old man's words were brimming with despair.

Even though it traveled so far, it still reached Roger's ears.

This also moved him somewhat.

On the data panel.

The information was being updated rapidly, line by line.

And the story of Longevity Village.

It is also gradually taking shape.

Besides the old man's prayers.

Roger also heard a part of his heart—

"The Demonization Disease is still spreading."

The thorns west of Red Plains were all burned to ashes.

The land was barren, with not a single normal plant or tree in sight.

A black hurricane swept across Dragon City day and night.

The earth is long dead.

People have no water source.

There is no food.

Animals too.

Darkness descended uncontrollably.

I saw hunger and disaster approaching Longevity Village.

The villagers are all clamoring to move.

But when I opened the map, I found that all the known locations were marked with black and red dots.

us...

Where else can we go?

"Eight hundred years have passed since Grandma told me that the three major sects closed their mountains."

South of Longcheng and west of Red Plains, there are no longer any normal Qi Refiner to be seen.

However, the number of demons is increasing at an incomprehensible rate.

I don't know where those demons came from.

But their painful howls could always be heard in the desert at night.

You can still see the moon at night.

But what about the moon goddess Telodal?

Why didn't he keep the promise he made with the Nine True Immortals back then?

Isn't he a god of this planet? What about the three major sects? Weren't they the ones who made us leave our homes and come to this paradise? Where have they gone now? Or perhaps...

Was the ascension back then a complete hoax?

"I never thought things would come to this."

Before the large enclosure takes shape.

We fled the village.

Finally, they successfully arrived at Celestial Capital.

But the situation in Celestial Capital is just as bad as in Longcheng and Red Plains.

We were forced to leave.

After wandering and drifting for several months.

We can only head towards the Land of Curse.

No one answered our prayers.

No one can save us.

I remembered the hometown my grandmother told me about.

On those moonless nights.

We can still see that not-so-bright planet.

That planet is called Qoonan.

It doesn't seem so bad.

Should we turn back the way we came? I don't know.

But the next time you pray.

I will try to ask the gods of Qionan for help.

Hopefully.

They still remember us.

Hopefully.

They will also help us.

"We've run out of water and food."

The children hid in the last bunker.

Many men died.

Those who survived became even more tormented monsters.

Yesterday during the day.

More than 10,000 demons were roaming outside the bunker.

The number of nighttime nights tripled.

I could hear them digging along the ditch.

It was like a group of rats frantically digging in the ground.

The most dangerous time.

They were less than 10 meters from the bunker.

The children were terrified.

Some people, with red eyes, vowed to fight to the death.

Some people also began to lose their senses.

Tonight.

I will open that Jade Box.

Our ancestors left us with these teachings.

This item must not be opened until the clan is wiped out.

This is the current situation.

Shouldn't the conditions be met by now?

I can't worry about that anymore!

"I found a magical artifact, a secret letter, and a talisman in the Jade Box! The artifact can turn mud into water and sand into rice! We can hold out in the bunker for a while longer."

Um.

At most one month.

But it's ultimately a good thing.

The talisman is facing Qinnan.

We can ask Qunan for help.

It also makes it easier for the gods and immortals from that place to descend.

Why did our ancestors leave behind something like this?

Did he foresee our present situation?

Since that's the case.

Why did he come to Telodal?

As for the final secret letter...

I can't take it apart.

But I remember that letter.

My grandmother once told me this.

Our ancestors faced Telodal directly back then.

I wrote this letter as soon as I got back.

What exactly is inside?..."

A large amount of information was tangled and racing through Roger's mind.

After a while.

He opened his eyes.

He slowly exhaled a breath of stale air.

That concludes the discussion.

Regarding the matter of Longevity Village.

Roger already had a general understanding of the situation.

To his surprise, the situation on the planet Telodal was completely unexpected!

"How is it worse than Mystra and Quinan?"

Roger was secretly surprised.

It was not difficult for him to understand from the old man's account.

The current Telodal.

At least the areas surrounding landmarks like "Longcheng, Red Plains, and Celestial Capital" are already in dire straits!...

Telodal.

A contagious disease called Demonization Disease is breaking out wildly.

The Demonization Disease is destroying all the plants on the Tai Star.

It swept across Tai Star like a tornado.

Wherever the Demonization Disease.

All the vegetation turned to ashes.

At the beginning.

The residents of Tai Star are still actively fighting this plant disease.

It can happen very quickly.

People discovered that this Demonization Disease could also affect humans! After being infected...

Normal people will turn into a kind of monster called a "demon"! What's even more terrifying is that...

The transmission route of the Demonization Disease was eventually confirmed to be "qi"! Qi Refiner were the first to be affected.

Large numbers of them became mentally unstable and monstrous.

The Martial Artist didn't support it for long either.

Under the impact of this incomprehensible calamity.

Telodal's human society instantly crumbled! The two major groups that were the backbone of the Extraordinary Strength collapsed.

The remaining people naturally had no choice but to flee for their lives!

Against this terrifying backdrop.

The clan of Longevity Village, which still had some heritage, also began its escape.

Compared to other ethnic groups.

They are already very lucky.

At least we've managed to hold on until now.

But all of this is based on depleting the legacy left by our ancestors!

Roger had a vague idea.

This Longevity Village was founded by a highly skilled Martial Artist named Telodal.

Its status is extremely detached.

The world of Tai Star subtly evokes the image of a secluded village.

The men in Longevity Village are mostly Martial Artist.

However, they have a lower dependence on air.

Therefore, it did not fall immediately.

Even so.

They have now reached a dead end.

If it weren't for that talisman left by our ancestors...

Roger probably won't hear this plea and heartfelt sentiment!

"The elders of the Longevity Village say that Telodal ignores their prayers..."

"But that guy clearly still had the strength to shoot an arrow toward the Fifth Star Track!"

Very soon.

A question arose in Roger's mind, "If it wasn't Telodal, then who was cooperating with Messenary to fight the Twin Stars?"

The more he thought about it, the less sense it made.

But let's put those doubts aside.

Roger also confirmed a crucial piece of information from this prayer.

That means even the Fourth Star Track is not a safe place!

If Telodal's condition is really that bad.

Then Messenary may not be able to escape unscathed either.

"But the Third Star Track should still be safe for the time being."

"Otherwise, Hediwala and Asgard wouldn't be so relaxed."

Roger thought calmly.

To be honest.

About this "Longevity Village".

Roger wasn't particularly interested in joining in the fun.

The main problem is that the "Demonization Disease" described by the old man is a bit too frightening.

Its transmission route is surprisingly through air!

Roger was furious.

It would be troublesome if it came into contact with something bad.

But his compassion prevented him from directly refusing the prayers of the Longevity Village.

at the same time.

He also hopes to learn more about Telodal.

"Or?"

"Send a clone or projection over there?"

"Vilan?"

After weighing the options for a moment.

Roger ultimately chose to "respond"! And so...

On the data panel.

"Hint: The humans of Longevity Village have become your new clan."

"You have earned the gratitude and love of the people of Longevity Village, and you have received the gift of the Longevity Village's heritage—Specialty: Full of Martial Virtue."

"Full of Martial Virtue: In fair and square duels, you can gain a buff that increases both attack and defense for 600 seconds."

Attack power +20%...

Overall Defense Value +30%

"Open and aboveboard?"

"It doesn't really suit my style."

Roger frowned slightly.

However, having another skill is always a good thing.

After confirming the response.

There was no immediate response from Longevity Village to Roger.

He could only wait for news.

5 minutes later.

On the altar.

"Are you sure you have complete control over this authority?"

Roger asked one last time.

Cindy nodded firmly.

"Good!"

"Then let's go!"

Roger didn't waste any more words.

The two then arrived at the entrance to the Totem Realm.

But then Cindy waved her little hand.

Suddenly, the door became as soft as butter.

Roger squeezed in.

It just felt wet and soft.

Moreover, it has a wonderful aroma.

When he came to his senses...

The two have already crossed over from the Prime Material Plane to the Totem Realm!

On the data panel.

"Warning: You have encountered a massive army of the Starry Sky God Race!"

"Warning: You have discovered 10,000 members of the Starry Sky God Race (including 3 Middle God and 10 low-level gods)!"