Familiar Faces

After reading all four sheets of paper.

Roger finally understood part of the current situation.

Turn out to be.

Cisco is trapped deep inside the cave beneath this sea creature plaza!

That's practically the edge of the Silent Sea!

His location was enveloped by layers of spacetime barriers.

There is only one narrow path that can be passed.

The right to enter and exit that path is in the hands of the royal family of this Native Sea Race!

According to Cisco.

Not far from where he was was the edge of a sunken plane.

As is widely known.

The edge of a plane is an extremely dangerous area.

The slightly better ones are desolate starry skies filled with death rays.

Those that are less powerful will simply be met with devastating storms and Space-Time Turbulence.

Similarly.

The spacetime barrier here is also very thick.

Even if Roger holds the Star Master Authority.

It would probably take several months to force a breakthrough from the outside.

The aftereffects of this action are also very obvious.

The breached barriers may take longer to heal.

During this period.

The fragile spacetime barrier here could attract the covetous eyes of even more terrifying creatures from the void at any time.

Therefore.

The best way to get close to Cisco's current hiding place is through the passage controlled by the Native Sea Race.

Previously.

Sophie and her brother have made contact with Cisco.

After explaining the cause and effect.

Sophie originally intended to infiltrate the Native Sea Race and steal the Leyden Jar, Sea Race Holy Relic that could open the royal passage.

But in this process.

Her actions were unexpectedly discovered by the sea creatures.

The Celestial Gods Race siblings were forced to engage in direct combat with the Sea Clan.

In terms of combat power alone.

This brother and sister duo are enough to sweep across the Silent Sea.

However, the Native Sea Race were simply too numerous and powerful.

Under the relentless pressure of the enemy.

There are many more hidden, Ascension-grade masters lurking in the shadows!

According to Cisco's intelligence.

Among them, the most alarming is a type of monster called "Poison Dragon Earthworm".

These spirits were tamed by the predecessors of the Pingsha School and used to guard the sect.

But times have changed.

The Poison Dragon Earthworm gradually forgot their mission to protect the Pingsha School Sect.

They converted to the Ancient God Trinas.

They also successfully grew into allies of the Native Sea Race.

In fact, the Poison Dragon Earthworm themselves are not very strong.

But back then, it was to improve the combat power of the Poison Dragon Earthworm.

The masters of the Pingsha School custom-designed a set of mechanical armor and a martial art specifically for these spirits.

Those are the "Sea God Armor" and the "Poison Dragon Roar".

Even today.

The Sea God Armor is not widely known within the Poison Dragon Earthworm clan.

There are only a dozen or so sets available.

However, it can be combined with the expertise of the Poison Dragon Earthworm and the powerful martial art of Poison Dragon Roar.

Each of these spirits can unleash Ascension-grade combat power with extraordinary strength!

When Cisco explored this area before.

They almost suffered a great loss against the combination of the Poison Dragon Earthworm and the Sea God Armor.

If Stephanie hadn't reminded her in time...

He almost had his breast prosthesis cut off...

This shows how urgent the situation was at the time.

"That's it? That's all?"

Put away the last sheet of paper.

Roger was somewhat dissatisfied.

Fortunately, a faint warmth emanated from the nearby current, which was clearly being manipulated.

Roger casually took the second bottle.

Then he took out the letter and read it again.

This time.

Cisco explained it in more detail.

This also explains why he was able to detect Roger had already concealed his aura—

"... Your concealment technique is indeed flawless, but it just so happens to have stepped on a part of my current body's tail. At first, I didn't recognize you, but thankfully Stephanie is somewhat familiar with your aura..."

The case is solved.

Roger lifted his foot.

I found that there was indeed an inconspicuous piece of seaweed under my feet.

Roger kicked the seaweed twice.

The seaweed fawned over us and clung to us.

It looked so lifelike.

They were practically bowing and scraping like humans! "This is..."

"Cisco's tail?"

"To survive, he pretended to be Goddess and even transformed into seaweed... He must have suffered a lot over the years!"

Thinking about this...

Roger couldn't help but feel a little guilty.

Fortunately, no matter how much suffering this kid had endured before, it's over now.

Through the contents of the letter and the subtle fluctuations of Perception Authority.

Roger has been confirmed.

Below this Sea Clan Square lies the hidden site of the Pingsha School ruins.

The martial arts inherited by the Martial Artist Blyde were merely derived from a historical site of the Pingsha School.

The true sect of the Pingsha School—

Falling Goose Palace.

They are now right next to Cisco's predicament!

"Cisco said that the Poison Dragon Earthworm was a spirit tamed by the previous leader of the Pingsha School, and later joined the Ancient God Trinas. This means that the Native Sea Race occupied this place later..."

"So, the Ancient God Trinas actually returned after leaving?"

"When Mystra was at its peak, He didn't dare to confront it directly, so He chose to retreat? And only after Mystra disappeared did He return to this planet?"

Roger keenly sensed the information that might be hidden in the timeline.

Don't underestimate this message.

This at least suggests that the Ancient God Trinas's strength might not be as great as she imagined! The longer she lives...

It doesn't necessarily mean it will become more powerful! If we can be sure of that.

Roger will then be able to gain more of an advantage in the ongoing negotiations with Trinas.

And aside from Trinas's illusions and reality.

Roger also basically figured out Cisco's background.

The little guy didn't say it outright.

But Roger could make that conclusion based on his perception of seaweed.

He has been promoted.

However, Cisco's promotion was probably not achieved through conventional means.

Therefore, his current form of existence is somewhat special.

Even Roger was somewhat unsure of the truth.

This made him even more curious about Cisco's experiences over the years.

My sense of guilt intensified.

"After we rescue Cisco this time."

"We still need to give him a proper medical check-up..."

"Don't practice haphazardly and cause problems!"

I was just thinking that with such conviction.

Roger suddenly put down the letter in his hand.

A third message in a bottle had already surged over from the side.

Roger, however, lost interest in watching.

Because the surrounding ocean currents suddenly became unusually turbulent.

Above the head.

A beam of light, as bright as day, flashed by.

It felt as if a sun was slowly pressing down on us!

Its goal.

It was none other than Sophie, who had slain several Native Sea Race!

"Hint: You have discovered Poison Dragon Earthworm LV99 (Sea God Armor Activated State)..."

Is this Poison Dragon Earthworm? Roger squinted.

Suddenly.

A black crack flashed through the daylight-like light.

The crack grew larger.

Suddenly.

A strange fluctuation came.

Beneath the surface, undercurrents were swirling.

Roger discovered that the dark crack was actually an illusion—

It is simply a piece of something resembling a cuttlefish's stomach.

But the real killer move comes from below the ocean current!

In an instant.

A monster resembling a Sea Dragon, about three meters long, appeared in Roger's field of vision!

It was covered in dark green armor.

Interestingly, the armor was not made of metal.

It is made from a special type of bamboo.

Roger didn't rush to make a move.

Instead, he glanced at the data panel.

"Sea God Armor: One of the representative works of the Pingsha School Mechanism Martial Arts, it possesses extremely strong defensive and counter-damage capabilities."

Combined with the Poison Dragon Roar, it can unleash even greater power...

Poison Dragon Roar: A soul-wave attack martial art that uses ocean currents as a medium.

"Mechanism Martial Arts? Isn't the Pingsha School of martial arts known for its speed, accuracy, and ruthlessness? When did a new type of Mechanism Martial Arts appear?"

Roger became very interested after reading the explanation.

He realized he had fallen into prejudice.

Black Tiger Master is indeed a representative figure of the Pingsha School.

But this does not mean that all members of the Pingsha School and his martial arts style are cut from the same mold.

It does not mean that the Pingsha School Sect was founded by the Black Tiger School, which Roger particularly liked!

And that is indeed the case.

I casually opened the fourth message in a bottle.

After reading Cisco's introduction.

Roger then realized that the true founding martial art of the Pingsha School was actually "Mechanism Martial Arts"! Black Tiger's martial arts were at best a special case within the Ping Pingsha School 'Pingsha School martial arts!

Various kinds of Mechanism Martial Arts—

The real mainstream knowledge and theories include Pneumatic Structure, Pneumatic Barrier, and Pneumatic Formation.

Of course, there are people like Black Tiger Master with an overwhelming amount of personal charisma.

It did indeed have a great influence on the martial arts of the Pingsha School.

While learning Mechanism Martial Arts, disciples of the Pingsha School inevitably learn a few insidious tricks as well.

Over time.

The Pingsha School Martial Arts has indeed become much closer to that of the Black Tiger School.

As a result, many outsiders hold prejudices against them.

Therefore, only a very small number of people know about it.

Their true strength doesn't lie in underhanded tactics.

It's a government agency!

"It seems that Blyde's martial arts lineage comes from the Pingsha School branch of the Black Tiger lineage..."

"And the place where Cisco is located is close to the headquarters of the Pingsha School, which is the holy land of Mechanism Martial Arts!"

Roger, a not-so-authentic Martial Artist.

Of course, we know what Mechanism Martial Arts mean to Martial Artist! If there is a certain gap between the current Martial Artist and mages of Mystra...

This difference must stem from their application of external objects!

Most Martial Artist do a good job of exploring their own potential.

But when it comes to inventions, creations, and theoretical research...

They were basically dumbfounded.

And this is precisely the area where the Pingsha School excels!

If we could obtain the essence of Mechanism Martial Arts.

Then the profession of Martial Artist would definitely be even more powerful!

Even without the Spiritual Qi Resurgence event.

It will probably rise at a very fast pace!

"The headquarters of the Pingsha School must be captured!"

Looking up at Sophie, who was wrestling with the Poison Dragon Earthworm above her head.

Roger composed himself.

I secretly made up my mind!

He originally intended to take direct action and wipe everything out.

But just as the Poison Dragon Earthworm made its move...

Roger suddenly noticed three very clear and focused gazes! These three gazes were all hidden in the shadows nearby.

He was observing himself intently—

One of the messages came from Cisco, who seemed to be observing the unusual activity in the area through some kind of supernatural power.

The other two gazes, however, were somewhat dangerous.

Indicator of the Star Master Authority.

One of those gazes may have come from Trinas, the protector of the sea creatures.

The other gaze, however, seemed somewhat familiar.

Roger couldn't confirm the other party's identity for the time being.

But he was also very clear about it.

It can make you feel familiar.

There aren't many people on this planet! Roger quickly filtered through his mind, trying to find the right person for that final glance.

In the blink of an eye.

The battle between Sophie and the Poison Dragon Earthworm has already been decided.

This Poison Dragon Earthworm is actually quite powerful in combat.

With the protection of the Sea God Armor, these people were unable to harm him at all.

With his insidious move of Poison Dragon Roar and his extremely powerful physique, he could easily crush many newly recruited Ascendants.

But Sophie is no pushover!

Her combat prowess was cultivated head-to-head by the members of the Starry Sky God Race! The Poison Dragon Earthworm's clumsy movements couldn't keep up with Sophie at all.

His Poison Dragon Roar was mercilessly immune to Sophie's power! The two exchanged blows for a while.

Sophie then figured out the details of this Poison Dragon Earthworm.

She began to openly and brazenly prepare her killing move! In the blink of an eye.

But Sophie's figure suddenly swayed gracefully like a dancer.

At the same time.

Her lips were moving rapidly.

He was probably silently reciting some kind of ancient incantation.

But.

Just as the spell was about to take effect.

A strange force field descended!

"Hint: Sophie has used the 'Special Ability - 'Specialty - Soul Snatching in the Heart''..."

"Warning: You have encountered the immunity authority of the Ancient God Trinas..."

It looked as if the authority was about to shatter Sophie's spell.

Roger didn't hesitate to take action.

He used his Star Master Authority to forcefully push back the other party's position!

That moment.

In the ocean currents.

Sophie seemed to have noticed something.

She glanced at Roger.

Then it disappeared without a trace.

Ten seconds later.

A look of extreme pain suddenly appeared on the face of the Poison Dragon Earthworm.

He thrashed wildly in the sea.

His dragon-like, thick limbs rubbed vigorously against his skin—

Especially the lower abdomen! Very quickly.

The Sea God Armor was worn through and developed a hole.

A large amount of blood gushed from the wound below.

But the blood wasn't bright red.

Instead, it was a frightening dark red!

Amidst the blood and gore.

A figure calmly walked out of the wound of the Poison Dragon Earthworm!

"Record: You prevented Trinas's authority from descending, Trinas is extremely displeased!"

"Hint: Your follower Sophie has killed one Poison Dragon Earthworm!"

"Sin Mark: Your rebellious size has received a slight increase."

"A born traitor, huh?"

Roger shook his head.

Like the Native Sea Race, these Poison Dragon Earthworm are severely affected by the Aberrant Matter.

However, thanks to Trinas's protection, her rationality remains relatively intact.

But here is the Sin Mark.

He is still considered a monster.

It can be used to boost attributes.

However, this attribute is really hard to describe.

Roger didn't care about any of that.

He knew that Sophie had noticed him.

So he quickly nodded at her.

Then he relinquished his power.

Suddenly, it disappeared from the square.

Two seconds later.

The outer perimeter of the square.

In an extremely secluded and desolate bay.

Roger encountered a mermaid.

The latter has a cascade of long, jet-black hair.

Her upper body was completely naked.

A heart that looks down upon coral.

Her eyes were bright.

To Roger's surprise...

This being, which is suspected to be a projection of Trinas, is able to communicate with me through the authority of the Star Master Authority!

Her voice resonated directly in Roger's mind.

It carried a hint of aloofness and dullness:

"It is not polite to break into someone else's home without permission."

"Even if you are the newly appointed star lord, this is still the case."

Roger looked at the other man without fear.

In response, the same authority said, "Since you acknowledge that I am the Star Lord."

"So this is my home."

"I can come whenever I want, without needing to notify anyone."

Trinas frowned:

"Yeah?"

"But not everyone thinks that way..."

"To show my sincerity, I can give you some information in advance—the Celestial Gods Race girl you sent is now in unprecedented danger!"

Roger smiled and shook his head:

"Information that is common knowledge is worthless."

Trinas was slightly angry.

It can happen very quickly.

A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. "You're a clone?"

In the square.

In another corner.

Roger placed a hand on the shoulder of a trembling old man.

He casually reached behind him with his other hand.

The next second.

Roger drew his Red Moon sword and plunged it into the old man's lower back!...

"Hint: You have wounded Constantine with Red Moon!"