Ancient God Trinas

The dark, sunless seabed.

A bay with a fast-flowing current.

Roger waved his right hand.

It dissipated the power of the Star Master Authority.

In the ocean currents.

Two ferocious-looking Native Sea Race suddenly awoke.

They were very close to Roger.

However, this is due to the suppression of status and authority.

Even though the two Native Sea Race were trying their best to sniff out the surrounding atmosphere.

They did not notice anything unusual.

Final.

The two Native Sea Race left dejectedly.

Their intelligence is actually quite high.

But the process of falling into a coma just now was too strange.

It's something they, as the top of the food chain in the sea, cannot understand.

So he could only leave awkwardly.

They watched as the figures of the two Native Sea Race disappeared into the whirlpool in the sea.

Roger slowly withdrew his gaze.

The Sin Mark had already been placed on it.

But he hesitated to take action.

The reason is quite simple.

After learning of the existence of this special group of Native Sea Race.

Roger immediately found two samples for his study.

With his current strength.

It would be a piece of cake to subdue two extraordinary beings without them even noticing.

After using his authority to subdue the two sea creatures.

Roger conducted in-depth research on their physical structure, soul form, personality tendencies, and other aspects.

The results showed that it was indeed as perceived.

The bodies of Native Sea Race are filled with all sorts of Aberrant Matter.

This is no different from the monsters Roger encountered before.

One of the sea creatures even had a fleshy growth on its chin that was remarkably similar to that of Gray Dwarf! This meant that the Aberrant Matter had permeated every corner of its body! Such a high degree of aberration.

The consciousness of living beings will certainly be affected.

Physical torture is the least of it.

More importantly, it's the distortion of their minds! This is also a major reason why most of the monsters Roger encountered were in a state of mental confusion!

Aberrant Matter.

It can have a certain distortion and twisting effect on the soul! Surprisingly.

Despite possessing such a highly distorted body.

The consciousness of the Native Sea Race seemed completely unaffected.

Roger could tell.

They are fully conscious.

They are more alert than most humans who do not show symptoms of aberration but are immersed in an environment permeated by Aberrant Matter!

This is very strange.

For anything that defies common sense.

Roger would subconsciously delve into the matter.

Therefore, he took some action against those two sea creatures.

He even went so far as to Soul Projection and take a stroll into their soul dwellings.

Not long after.

Roger then discovered an anomaly.

Both of these Native Sea Race had an extremely thin silver line emanating from their Soul Domain.

The silver threads grow from the depths of their souls.

Through the virtual world.

Eventually, it spread into the depths of this Silent Sea!

Because it involves the Soul Domain.

Therefore, these silver lines are difficult to detect with the naked eye.

If Roger's primordial spirit weren't so sharp now...

They probably wouldn't even notice this!

And following the direction of that silver thread.

Roger did some reconnaissance.

Unfortunately, his pupil technique and perception failed to provide him with a result.

Left with no other choice, he could only try divination.

But the result was quite surprising.

"Divination result: You have discovered the tentacles of the Ancient God Trinas..."

"Star Master Authority: You have gained some knowledge about the Ancient God Trinas..."

Ancient gods?

Roger composed himself.

After obtaining information about the owner behind the silver thread using divination techniques.

The knowledge inherent in authority is automatically triggered.

He was also able to learn some knowledge about the "Ancient God Trinas"—

The so-called 'ancient gods'.

It is not a collective term for a particular type of deity.

It is, in fact, part of the name Trinas.

Roger guessed that this was closer to a title.

And the content is worthy of the title.

Trinas's origins are indeed very ancient.

His presence on this planet predates even the arrival of Mystra.

Long before the Celestial Gods Race arrived on the Nine Great Planets, in the 'Age of Ignorance'.

The Ancient God Trinas spread her faith on this planet.

Roger inherited his authority from Mystra.

That's how he learned about Trinas's background.

After Mystra descended.

Some native races have already emerged on this planet.

However, this race does not conform to Mystra's aesthetic.

His initial intention was to reshape them into his preferred form.

But not long after.

This plan fell through.

Because not long after Mystra became the Lord of the Stars.

The Ancient God Trinas silently retracted the many tentacles that had been scattered across the planet.

The native races also followed Trinas's guidance and left the planet.

Therefore.

No battle took place between Mystra and Trinas.

The relationship between the two sides is neither bad nor good.

They simply dominated this ancient planet at different times.

"So it seems that the Ancient God Trinas has not completely withdrawn from Mystra..."

"It's also possible that she's returned, after all, there's no reason why Mystra, in her prime, wouldn't be able to detect Trinas's tentacles..."

"The Native Sea Race in the Earthsea must have evolved from the original races of this planet. They worship the Ancient God Trinas, and their faith is so devout that it has condensed into these silver threads that symbolize the soul's conversion!"

In a short time.

Roger's mind was racing.

Perhaps it's not simply a matter of faith! Although my understanding of the realm of deities is not very deep.

But Roger also noticed a certain difference—

There is indeed a close connection between normal Divine Kingdom Practitioner and believers.

A similar thread of faith may also emerge between them.

But it won't penetrate the believer's soul as deeply as the silver thread.

And they are connected to the gods themselves at all times and in all places.

Moreover, this also involves the virtual realm.

As far as Roger knows.

The authority of those Divine Kingdom Practitioner does not usually extend into the illusory realm.

But this silver line points straight into the depths of the void!

This is evident.

The relationship between the Ancient God Trinas and the Native Sea Race is not so simple.

Next.

Roger then continued to observe the physiological conditions of another group of Native Sea Race.

He was finally able to confirm it.

It was because of the Ancient God Trinas.

Only Native Sea Race can coexist perfectly with the Aberrant Matter.

The spirits of individual members of the Native Sea Race are independent.

But it relies on those delicate silver threads.

Their souls received the collective protection of the Ancient God Trinas.

The Aberrant Matter can Corrosion their bodies and stimulate their minds.

But it cannot corrupt their souls!

This led to the strange phenomenon we are seeing now—

The Native Sea Race clearly possessed bodies like those of demons.

But they were fully conscious.

He was no different from an ordinary person.

This situation also reminded Roger of the Vortex Creature.

The latter also originated from Aberrant Matter.

And it also allows one to maintain self-awareness.

But the difference is...

The Vortex Template appears to have been constructed using Aberrant Matter to form another form of flesh.

They did not truly avoid the impact of the Aberrant Matter on their souls.

At most, some improvements were made.

Therefore.

The very existence of Vortex Creature often involves enduring immense suffering.

In comparison.

The fate of the Native Sea Race seems to be much better.

They can not only coexist with Aberrant Matter.

And you don't have to suffer the pain of the soul.

The only thing to consider is whether the protection from the ancient gods will last long enough.

Are there any potential risks?

"Wherever these silver threads ultimately lead, they certainly won't be on Mystra Planet, much less in this Silent Sea..."

After figuring out the secrets surrounding the Native Sea Race.

Roger wasn't in a hurry to search for Trinas's whereabouts.

In his view.

The way Native Sea Race exist may be a kind of escape route.

If one day...

The Aberrant Matter has thoroughly penetrated the Nine Great Planets.

It's better to be Native Sea Race than to become a monster.

Roger didn't have this idea because he was pessimistic.

Rather, it's because of the continuous improvement in power level.

He felt the terror of the Aberrant Matter more and more! The pressure from the Vortex Creature wasn't directly applied to him.

But it also made him feel suffocated.

He was very confident.

But the gods of the Nine Great Planets fell one after another.

Even the Ao Star has become a toy of the Kansas' Face! Even the Celestial God Xuan, whom Roger so admired, might become the villainous leader...

This pervasive sense of suffocation forced him to consider his last resort.

"I hope that day never comes..."

"And hopefully, the Ancient God Trinas doesn't have any more terrifying intentions towards these Native Sea Race..."

While conspiracy theories are certainly possible.

But Roger remains optimistic about this.

Because the original races were born on this planet a very, very long time ago.

And to this day, they still live and thrive in this place.

This at least proves that the Ancient God Trinas did not exterminate her people.

Although this condition sounds somewhat humble.

But now, on the Nine Great Planets...

This is actually a reassuring situation.

Roger's brain was working at full speed.

They kept moving without stopping.

After completing the observation and study of the bodies of the Native Sea Race.

He then followed the dotted line in the world map and hurried towards the location of the little red dot.

After a while.

Roger finally approached the location where Sophie and Felton were.

It was a kingdom located beneath the sea.

Roger concealed his presence.

Walking through it.

Within the kingdom.

Beautiful and vibrant coral reefs grow everywhere.

Coral reefs are home to an astonishing number of marine creatures.

Some of the coral reefs have been developed by humans and turned into habitats for Native Sea Race.

Unlike humans or Undersea People.

The social organization of Native Sea Race is not based on the family unit.

They live more like a community-based group near the coral reef.

Roger observed.

A group consists of at least a dozen people.

There are as many as a thousand people.

Within the community.

The members of the Native Sea Race have a clear division of labor and each performs their own duties.

Although possessing sufficient wisdom.

But they don't seem greedy.

There is no particularly obvious possessiveness.

At least Roger did not see the emergence of private ownership.

They are even extremely open about mates—opposite sexes in a Native Sea Race community often live together.

They seem to have a custom of exchanging partners.

As for future generations.

The children in the community are everyone's children.

At this point.

Both fathers and mothers share a highly consistent awareness.

This phenomenon opened Roger's eyes.

He also realized that this lack of possessiveness might be closely related to the presence of the silver line.

The Ancient God Trinas was providing them with protection.

It also removed some unnecessary emotions from their souls...

"This is considered to be a very high level of ideological awareness..."

Roger chuckled inwardly.

He traversed swiftly through the underwater kingdom.

In the blink of an eye.

He then located Sophie's coordinates.

Before getting close.

He then noticed the chaos ahead!

It was in a spacious sea creature square.

The square was filled with people, both inside and out.

There must be hundreds of layers stacked up and down, inside and out!

These Native Sea Race were unusually agitated.

Although there was no sound.

But Roger also sensed their anger and agitation! And that's not all.

Roger could even smell blood! He moved closer, using stealth mode.

The closer to the center of the square.

The somber atmosphere became increasingly pronounced.

And indeed, Roger's guess came true.

Sophie and Felton are fighting against the Native Sea Race of this place—

It was less of a fight and more of a confrontation.

It was more of a one-sided massacre!

Roger saw it.

Celestial Gods Race girl, wielding the Hundred Battles Blade, appeared and disappeared mysteriously among the sea creatures.

Every time it appears.

She will surely take the lives of a large number of Native Sea Race!

Felton's movements were far less graceful than Sophie's.

But the number of injuries and fatalities he caused was in no way inferior to that of his sister.

It was only for the short time Roger was watching.

The number of Native Sea Race killed by the Celestial Gods Race siblings has reached tens of thousands! Not to mention the thick layer of corpses piled up beneath the plaza! Roger's eyelids twitched at the sight.

These two are too reckless!

They sent them to rescue people.

They're doing well.

They arrived at a settlement of an unfamiliar civilization.

Let's just charge in! Roger glanced at the barely perceptible red line above the square, as if sensing something.

That was the route Sophie and her brother took as they fought their way in from outside the kingdom!

Below the red line.

Countless sea creatures lay dead.

This made Roger somewhat dissatisfied.

It's not that killing is forbidden.

Rather, there's no need to kill people so inefficiently.

Sophie appears to be very brave.

But the number of sea creatures in this sea kingdom is so great.

She's going to keep fighting until the year of the monkey and the month of the horse?

This kind of single-minded thinking can only make you Assassin.

Not suitable for entrusting tasks.

"A well-rounded talent is indeed rare..."

Roger shook his head and sighed inwardly.

Don't underestimate Ji Qiu just because he's not very good at managing the sect.

At least it didn't cause Roger any trouble.

They can also lend a hand when fighting.

This is already top talent among Roger's men! Those who are slightly less skilled, such as Sonia, who specializes in contract mastery, Diana, who is ambitious, Hades, the king of internal strife... are all talents who can be used in certain fields.

But the problem is they are all Purgatory Devil! Besides these demons...

Roger had no suitable talent left.

Not to mention highly skilled professionals who can share your burdens and solve your problems—

From this perspective.

In fact, Cisco, who disappeared in his early years, was the guy Roger thought was most suitable to be his right-hand man.

Certainly.

Things have come to this.

Roger will not hold Sophie and her colleague accountable for their poor performance.

He secretly observed the siblings' actions.

Be ready to provide support at any time.

However, it seems that there are indeed no powerful fighters among the Native Sea Race.

The only expert who had Ascension-grade was easily killed by Sophie.

This suffocating battle of attrition is gradually coming to an end.

In this process.

Roger noticed that Sophie and her companion did not simply resort to violence to kill.

During each lull in the battle.

Sophie would throw a white whetstone at the sea people.

The whetstone was inscribed with the rudimentary script of the Native Sea Race.

Just every time.

The sea creatures that receive the stones thrown by Sophie will fly into a rage and rush to their deaths.

Sophie had no choice.

We have no choice but to accept their heads!

This awkward situation must have lasted for a long time.

After Sophie killed the Ascension-grade sea creature expert.

Roger thought it was over.

Who knew that not long after...

Another large group of sea creatures approached.

They launched a silent, fearless charge towards Sophie and her companion.

Another round of bloody battle has begun.

Roger's brows furrowed so deeply upon seeing this that they almost twisted into a pretzel.

"I have to take action myself..."

What's the point of fighting a pointless, inexplicable brawl?

Thinking this way.

He suddenly transmitted a message to Sophie:

What are you doing?

Just a moment later.

He then realized that "Sound Transmission into the Secret" was ineffective here.

Even the Super-Sense Link didn't work.

"It seems we have no choice but to take them away first..."

Roger thought to himself helplessly.

But at that very moment...

He suddenly noticed the unusual change in the ocean currents.

Suddenly.

A surge of heat rushed toward him.

Roger was surprised to see this.

An old glass bottle was swept away by the ocean current and hit his arm.

Even more amazing is...

The glass bottle was stuffed full of sheets of paper! Roger looked around.

He then opened the glass bottle.

He took out one of the slips of paper and began to read it.

"Teacher, is that you?! You've come to save me in person? Thank you so much! I'm inside the Heavenly Craft Tower! You just need to retrieve the 'Rhine Bottle,' the sacred artifacts of those alien races outside, to open it."

Roger looked around in surprise.

That tone is clearly Cisco's! But where is he now? I've clearly concealed my presence! How did he recognize me?

Amidst doubt.

Roger opened the second note that was stuck in the bottle.