Beheading Highlands

The unit that provides "Maiden Authority Rank" is called Split Demon.

Roger observed for a moment.

They discovered that its appearance was quite similar to that of the Greater Demon.

The only difference is that the muscle lines on the face and other areas should be slightly softer.

Perhaps it can be seen from the biological sex of demons.

Are the Split Demon female? But soon enough.

Roger realized that things weren't that simple.

Compared to the Greater Demon who was killed without a sound by his single strike.

The corpse of the Split Demon melted into a pool of muddy Black Water as soon as it fell!

The Black Water writhed a few times on the riverbank covered with pebbles.

Suddenly, it split in two, like a slime.

Then, two slightly smaller creatures, but identical in appearance to the Split Demon, emerged from the ' Black Water '!...

"Hint: You have discovered two ' Subordinate Split Demon '"

Whoosh! A dim white light flashed and disappeared.

The Formless Sword pierced through the hearts of the two Subordinate Split Demon one after the other!

The next second.

The data panel returned some rather wonderful information—

Roger has obtained some more fragments of the Maiden Authority Rank! This means that as long as it is a "Split Demon".

Regardless of rank.

They can all contribute to Roger's career as the "Goddess of Maiden"!

"That's interesting..."

Just as Roger was marveling at it...

The two Subordinate Split Demon turned into two pools of Black Water once again.

Six seconds later.

The identical process of splitting and reshaping has come to an end.

Four short, goblin-like "Low-level Split Demon" appeared before Roger! But this time...

These Split Demon turned and ran away as soon as they were born!

They ran towards their demon companions!

It's likely that Roger's strength intimidated them.

You know what?

These Split Demon run pretty fast.

Roger was distracted while researching the basics of the Split Demon.

They were about to charge into the midst of the retreating demon army! As a mediator who sees things through to the end.

Roger certainly wouldn't let these demons get away with it!

Nowadays.

Little Yura was forced to appease the Abyss Will within her.

It's obvious that they don't have the hands to fight back against themselves.

If not now, when will we ever get the chance to ruthlessly kill his Assassin? This thought struck me.

Roger ran over without hesitation.

Across the riverbank.

It's a short distance from the Abyss Rift.

The elite troops of the Blue Blood Legion are regrouping.

The primary focus is on defense.

The sudden change triggered the raging Abyss Will behind them.

Without Little Yura's command, they seemed to have lost their backbone.

The only option is to consolidate in place.

Awaiting Little Yura's orders.

in this case.

Roger's surprise attack greatly aroused the demons' nerves.

They uttered unintelligible, Abyssal Language.

The next moment.

The group of Greater Demon in the very center 'arched out'!

Some of them carried a Exotic Weapon resembling a spear.

Another group of people, however, magically removed thick tower shields from behind them! The sound of footsteps rustling up could be heard.

Less than eight seconds.

Two contradictory defensive formations were thus formed.

Roger hovered around for a while, quite interested.

On the data panel.

"Notification: The Blue Blood Legion has activated ' Fortress Battle Formation '."

"You've noticed that the Greater Demon ' overall Defense Value has increased by 120%..."

"An excellent formation!"

"It can be used for both offense and defense..."

The edge of the formation.

Roger gladly gave it a positive review.

When he said that...

Not far away, Little Yura was still clutching his chest and saying something! His expression looked extremely painful.

Roger was actually very curious.

What would happen if Little Yura didn't choose to appease the Abyss Will? Would he directly attack the Prime Material Plane under the Abyss Will's orders? If so...

Little Yura shouldn't have suffered any losses, judging from his current reaction.

Perhaps a forceful offensive in accordance with the Abyss Will is not what Little Yura wants.

"He didn't want to launch a direct attack on Quenan."

"In other words."

"He actually just wanted something from Secret Vault No. 1..."

After grasping this point.

Roger chose to take action immediately! Faced with the demons' impenetrable defenses.

He didn't even blink.

The next second.

The long-hidden Slaughter Authority was finally activated! At that moment.

The struggling Little Yura suddenly looked up.

He looked at Roger.

His face was filled with disbelief.

"No...!"

When Little Yura's regretful voice came.

Roger has expanded his territory to every corner of this side of the riverbank!

Thanks to the increased radius of the halo effect.

His Slaughter Domain has also been significantly improved in actual combat.

This is the start.

The Slaughter Domain quickly enveloped all the demons like a tidal wave.

The demons only felt a chilling aura pressing down on them.

Before they could even take any action to resist...

The snap of fingers occurred.

A chilling voice followed, echoing softly:

"No Mercy!"

Whoosh! On the riverbank.

A cold wind blew by.

At that time.

Nearly 500 Greater Demon and Split Demon.

It was thus reduced to dust.

Dissipate with the wind!

All of this happened too suddenly.

Let alone Little Yura.

Even Brandon and the dwarves didn't react in time.

They only saw Roger snap his fingers lightly.

The demons were wiped out as if by magic! Everyone was so shocked they didn't know what to say.

Only Roger was still leisurely examining his gains regarding the dimensional fragments.

"Hmm?"

"The Split Demon that was killed by ' Slaughter Domain + No Mercy ' can't be used repeatedly..."

"It seems I can't use the power of the domain recklessly anymore!"

Roger frowned slightly.

However, it was inevitable that the power of the domain would be used to strengthen the "No Mercy" rule—

Otherwise, breaking through the demons' "Fortress Battle Formation" wouldn't be so, so easy!

Anyway.

These uninvited guests from the abyss were thus annihilated.

This is a good thing for both Red Valley and the Prime Material Plane.

After taking them down.

Only one problem remains—

On the cliffs above the riverbank.

Roger calmly observed Little Yura's increasingly worse condition.

This guy was emanating a terrifying black aura from his entire body.

Blood was flowing from his mouth.

However, the blood was bluish-black.

Perhaps this is the origin of the term "blue blood".

Roger observed.

The blue blood touched the ground.

A deep pit will quickly melt and open up in the rock.

The edge of the pit.

A dim flame will flicker.

A strong smell of sulfur filled the air.

That's the smell of the abyss! Roger realized with a start.

That small patch of land scorched by blue blood.

It subtly resonated with the Abyss Will! Within the Perception Authority.

That land has become one with the dark abyss.

It became an enclave of the Abyss in the Prime Material Plane!...

"This blue blood can actually expand the territory of the Abyss?"

"If there were more people with physiques like Little Yura, wouldn't the demons be invincible?"

Roger was about to turn around and check if the Blue Blood Legion's blood had caused similar contamination.

But it happened at this very moment.

A furious growl came from Little Yura's direction!...

"Warning: Little Yura has briefly appeased the ' Abyss Will '!"

Roger was startled by the sound.

In an instant.

He felt a chill run down his ribs.

A fist with icicles wrapped around its knuckles came flying out with incredible ferocity!

It's Little Yura!

In a hurry.

Roger gritted his teeth.

While waving both hands downwards to block,

They also took the opportunity to activate the "Defense as Offense" strategy! Bang! Under the super strong defensive power of the Defense as Offense.

The demonic ice fist failed to penetrate Roger's defenses.

But it sent him flying backwards!

That powerful force propelled Roger backward.

In the end, they barely managed to stay on that shallow underground river!

Sizzle! Shards of ice fell into the river.

The shallow stream was instantly frozen into a large glacier.

Roger, having regained control of his body, looked up.

Little Yura, who had gained the upper hand, did not press her advantage.

On the contrary.

After he knocked Roger away.

He took a giant step and arrived at the edge of the Abyss Rift!

The next moment.

Little Yura stopped and turned around.

His scarlet eyes stared fiercely at Roger:

"So it was you!"

"The one who wields the Slaughter Authority!"

"I'll remember you..."

As he spoke.

He took the opportunity to step back.

Upon seeing this, Roger suddenly sneered:

"Remember me the way you remember Alan?"

"Or is this a line you use when facing every powerful being in the Prime Material Plane?"

Little Yura's retreating steps froze.

His face was extremely pale.

But Roger's provocation did not work.

He was still taking large strides backward:

"The Holy Angel Alan.Dominic..."

"Roger the Slaughter Tyrant..."

"I will repay the humiliation you have inflicted upon me—a hundredfold!"

Little Yura's figure gradually disappeared into the crack.

His voice gradually faded into the distance.

The last word.

Roger almost relied on his Sixth Sense to figure it out.

After Little Yura left.

These Abyss Rift have also become more active.

They spawned a large number of tentacles and began attacking everything around them.

Roger silently sensed it for a while.

A few seconds later.

He took a few steps back.

He said to Brandon and the dwarves, "Retreat!"

"You all retreat to the Ancient Furnace."

"Brandon... please!"

The dwarves, as if waking from a dream, began to pack their things.

But Brandon sensed something unusual.

He looked at Roger with a hint of nervousness:

"And you?"

"You're not trying to be a hero, are you?"

"No way, really?"

Roger gave him a strange look. "What do you mean by 'playing the hero'?"

"Do you think that me chasing after a demon is considered heroic?"

These words were spoken.

Brandon was momentarily speechless.

But he still tried to persuade him, saying, "I know you're very strong!"

"But that's the abyss, and that demonic brat has quite a background; I can sense the extraordinary bloodline within him!"

It's a pity.

Roger's attitude became even more resolute.

After confirming that the dwarves could retreat at their leisure.

He deliberately approached the edge of the Abyss Rift! "There's no need to worry about me. I can come back anytime I want."

Roger said confidently.

Immediately afterwards.

He then turned his gaze to the dwarves who were silently urging Roger not to take the risk:

"Ask me when I'll be back?"

"Yes, I'll be back once you've finished forging the Coiling Dragon Spear..."

"Wait for my good news."

The words fell.

He turned to dodge the tentacle attack.

Then they successfully entered the crack.

Hiss! Hiss! In the darkness.

A strange laugh was heard.

It can happen very quickly.

The laughter stopped abruptly.

It eventually turned into angry curses.

Northern part of the riverbank.

Brandon stared intently at the cracks and tentacles that were growing at an exponential rate.

Then they covered the dwarves as they slowly retreated.

About 10 minutes later.

Accompanied by the Abyss Rift.

More and more figures began to appear in this place—

People from all four factions took turns observing the abyssal tentacles with great restraint.

Whispers rose and fell.

The atmosphere was tense and restrained.

After a while.

Then someone suggested:

"Put aside your prejudices and focus on the Abyss first, makes perfect sense, right?"

The sound fell silent for a moment.

On the surface, no one agreed with his idea.

But secretly.

These Ascended, dispatched by the four factions to deal with the Abyss invasion, have all begun to fiercely attack the tentacles that have sprung from the Abyss Rift!

In a short time.

The operation to clear the abyssal tentacles from underground is in full swing.

in this case.

Even if the Celestial Gods Race and the Starry Sky God Race met.

They might pretend they didn't see the other person and just walk past.

From this perspective...

Roger truly deserves the title of peacemaker.

Beneath the crack.

The surging currents of time and space washed over Roger's body.

The colorful passageway is as dazzling as when we first met.

But very quickly.

The surrounding environment suddenly transformed into a terrifying scene resembling the esophagus of a giant beast! A faint smell of blood lingered around Roger's mouth and nose.

He stood there calmly.

Time has lost its meaning once again.

It felt like a second had passed.

It felt like ten thousand years had passed.

Roger saw the unchanging stars of ages past turn into skeletons that resembled humans.

He saw vivid faces dried into stone statues.

He also saw a group of mysterious figures gathering on a lonely suspended platform.

Among those figures.

There are some characters that Roger might recognize.

He was about to lean closer for a better look.

But his body began to fall uncontrollably! The familiar feeling of weightlessness!

Heavy eyelids! Roger struggled to open his eyes.

A faint smell of sulfur wafted from the nearby hills.

An underground river flowing with lava passed by his feet.

Not far away.

It was a group of vulture-like monsters with three heads shouting from afar.

Near the mountainside.

There were also some furtive shadows peering out from the bare bushes.

"The environment is quite nice..."

Roger was somewhat surprised.

He paid no attention to the malevolent local creatures.

Instead, they turned their attention to the data panel.

"Hint: You have arrived at ' Beheading Highlands,' Sub-Plane bordering the Abyss of Quenan."

"Warning: Most of the Beheading Highlands has been swallowed up by the Abyss Will."

The Abyss Will is extremely active here.

Given your status as a 'Level One Enemy'.

You will naturally be hated by Abyss Creature.

certainly.

You will also be welcomed by the anti-Abyss faction.

Your arrival could be detected by the Abyss Will at any time.

Intermediate time.

You might be attacked by all the beings of the Abyss faction...

"It really is a neighboring Sub-Plane!"

Roger let out a long sigh of relief.

He was right.

The Abyss could never be directly connected to the Prime Material Plane.

This completely violates the fundamental theories of planar geometry.

From the very beginning.

Roger suspected that the Blue Blood Legion came from some kind of "Between Purgatory".

Everything before his eyes proved his guess.

As for the series of warnings on the data panel—

To be honest.

Roger didn't care!

A coordinated attack?

He was afraid that the demons would all run as fast as Little Yura! He came here for only two purposes.

Firstly.

Take down Little Yura.

This guy is Hero Template.

Given Roger's personality.

We can't let it develop in the abyss!...

Secondly.

Spread as many spaces as possible.

Whether it's "justice" or "girl".

He believes the more the better.

Both of these objectives are based on Roger having an accurate assessment of his own abilities.

He was not afraid of Little Yura or even more powerful demons.

The reason is quite simple.

This is the Beheading Highlands.

Instead of the Ancient Desolate Continent.

Roger's extraordinary martial arts skills can finally be put to use! In fact, all it takes is the ability to utilize 'qi'.

Roger's combat power will increase several times over! "This time..."

"I'd like to see how you plan to fight me hand-to-hand!"

On the banks of the Sulfur River.

A fierce fighting spirit ignited in Roger's eyes.

Boom! He stomped his foot on the ground.

He was lifted into the air.

The Heavenly Vision and Earthly Hearing also unfolded accordingly.

Three seconds later.

Roger flew towards the nearest Blue Blood Legion camp!

When his lightning-fast figure appeared around the camp.

The Greater Demon remained completely unaware.

Roger was too lazy to resort to any schemes or tricks.

He raised his hand directly towards the camp gate.

In the midst of the whistling.

A giant flaming fist descended from the sky.

Hidden behind that fist.

It was just a few inconspicuous, scattered sparks.

"Jade Phoenix Spell: Flame Phoenix Fist!"...

"Hidden Hero Power: Three Flowers Divine Fire!"...

"Warning: Given your role as a peacemaker, initiating a war may lead to the failure of the campaign mission. Continue the attack?"