The Power of the Ancient Dragon

Ji Qiu could spend two months in the dungeons of the Blade Demon Kingdom's Underground City.

This was something Roger hadn't anticipated.

It's quite magical that Ji Qiu can keep spinning in place with his strength.

But even Roger had to admit it.

There are just too many demons in the Blade Demon Kingdom!

The crazed Split Demon and Greater Demon poured out from the depths of the cave as if they were free.

If it weren't for Ji Qiu's overwhelming strength...

We might be worn down and killed by this constant war of attrition!

It is precisely in this massive amount of trials that...

Ji Qiu's practical skills were gradually improved.

As for the rank Roger achieved.

It was a pleasant surprise.

He knew it very well.

It's too difficult to quickly acquire something like a stat fragment.

Now, you need 10,000 of any monster to exchange for 0.01 rank.

To reach the maximum required amount, you need at least 490,000!

This number might be okay for gregarious insects like ants that live in huge numbers.

But this is very demanding for demons, whose individual strength is already at the top of the food chain.

In this case.

Sophie's Nullification Blades became even more important! "If only every weapon could have the Nullification Blades effect!"

Roger was delusional.

From the perspective of the Possession Ring.

He discovered that Ji Qiu was still struggling in the Underground City.

However, he is now much closer to the coordinates he sensed earlier.

In fact, in the past two months.

Ji Qiu has already tracked down Roger's spell coordinates several times.

But unfortunately, the other side was also moving.

So they always missed each other by some twist of fate.

Roger didn't have high hopes this time either.

The teenagers in the Self-Salvation Society chose their own destiny.

He had already fulfilled his obligation by asking Ji Qiu to help.

As more and more things happen.

Roger has gradually come to realize one thing—

I can't help everyone!

Even though he is the guardian of the Twin Stars.

He is Mystra's savior.

They are the natural enemies of all kinds of World Ender.

But in the end, he was just a person.

The advice from the Transmigration Warlock had some effect.

Roger began to focus his energy on the most important things—

That is to become immortal! Therefore, these past few days...

He devoted unprecedented energy and attention to refining the Demon Dragon Abyss.

Correspondingly.

The amount of air injected into the Grindstone Seal reached a terrifying number.

The refining progress of the Demon Dragon Abyss is as slow as ever.

Surprisingly, the Grindstone Seal successfully achieved the Qi Fate Synchronization! This was a considerable consolation for Roger!

The Grindstone Seal of today.

It's quite different from what I've seen before.

Its exterior shone with a bright white luster.

Inside, countless transparent runes flew up.

It looks impressive but doesn't quite make sense to people.

However, after becoming the owner of the Grindstone Seal.

Roger gained only one ability: to leverage the power of the Origin Grinding Disc using the Grindstone Seal! This shows that this artifact is indeed very pure.

It has no power of its own.

Its purpose is to serve as a tool for controlling the Strong Celestial Artifact, the Origin Grinding Disc.

In the process of achieving Qi Fate Synchronization.

Roger also gained many more memories of the Grindstone Seal and the Origin Grinding Disc in his mind.

These memories helped him gain a deeper understanding of the Origin Grinding Disc.

But he still didn't rashly try to manipulate the power of the Origin Grinding Disc.

Even today.

The data is displayed in the data column.

The refining progress of the Demon Dragon Abyss has finally reached 1%!

This 1% was a gift from the Demon Dragon Abyss Authority that came with the Grindstone Seal! It shows how difficult this thing is to forge!

However, this breakthrough from zero to one meant that Roger could finally control a small portion of the power in the Demon Dragon Abyss.

This amount of power may be insignificant.

But it elevated his status in the Demon Dragon Abyss to a higher level.

In case of any accident.

He also has room for better maneuvering.

After that.

Roger made many more preparations.

This is how the journey to find the Origin Grinding Disc began.

"Hint: You have activated the artifact 'Grindstone Seal', and obtained the coordinates of the Origin Grinding Disc..."

Deeper still on the Tenth Layer of the Demon Dragon Abyss.

In a subspace that is almost nothingness.

Roger finally found the original Origin Grinding Disc.

He could not see the entire Origin Grinding Disc.

Standing nearby.

He could then sense its unparalleled grandeur and sharpness.

"This subspace... seems to be different from a normal Demiplane."

Roger stood in the darkness.

His feet seemed to be soaking in water.

But there was no liquid underfoot.

A gentle, soothing breeze was blowing.

Roger's health bar kept showing "-1/-1".

A solemn expression appeared on his face.

These breezes are composed of the purest Slaughter Qi.

Roger felt comfortable.

It is because of the Slaughter Authority Rank.

Let someone else do it.

It's probably been scraped to pieces by now!

The Demon Dragon Abyss itself contains a large amount of Slaughter Qi.

But when we got here...

The quality of the Slaughter Qi has been upgraded to a higher level.

He could almost hear the breeze laughing!

Roger's mood quickly turned to ecstasy—

Because he realized it.

If you cultivate here.

My Slaughter Authority Rank is accumulating at a rate that's probably comparable to grinding monsters! "What a formidable Origin Grinding Disc!"

Roger tried to walk in the warp.

But I found that my pace was particularly slow.

After switching to flight.

The speed is indeed fast.

But the end of the road is still nowhere in sight.

No matter where he goes.

A colossal millstone, reaching to the sky, always stood before him! A thick pestle extended from the millstone.

Thick ropes were tied to it.

Roger tried to stand on the pestle.

But then he discovered that the ground beneath his feet had become almost flat land.

I can't see the end of the land anywhere!...

"This subspace might be part of the Origin Grinding Disc!"

Roger thought to himself thoughtfully.

The next moment.

He stared intently at the millstone below.

Several hours passed.

Finally, there were some scattered reactions on the data panel.

"Origin Grinding Disc: Strong Celestial Artifact in good condition, usable."

"How to use: Throw the monster into the millstone, then push or pull the millstone to rotate it to destroy the Aberrant Matter on the monster."

"That's so easy to say!"

Roger couldn't help but make a comment.

This description is like putting an elephant in a refrigerator.

In fact.

Dragging monsters into the Demon Dragon Abyss is a troublesome matter.

Certainly.

If Roger succeeds in refining the Demon Dragon Abyss in the future.

That would be simpler.

The next step is now.

How to leverage the power of the Origin Grinding Disc is yet another daunting question.

Roger tried it.

With his power, breath, or other Transcendent Energy.

It was impossible to make the Origin Grinding Disc move even an inch! Let alone get it to rotate normally.

In the memory of the Grindstone Seal.

Roger, however, witnessed the spectacular sight of the Ideas Master driving tens of thousands of dragons and other Super Giant Creature to drag the millstone—

But where is he going to find so many dragons?

Moreover, he had a deep impression of that scene.

Every few seconds.

One of the dragons will collapse from exhaustion!

This is not a millstone at all.

Instead, they're torturing themselves! "I wonder if the energy problem can be solved through mechanical, magical, or Pneumatic Barrier?"

Roger pondered to himself.

Looking at that motionless millstone.

Roger suddenly felt a stirring within him!

He desperately wanted to push the millstone with all his might!

Let's see what happens! He had a premonition.

Once the millstone is pushed.

Something interesting is going to happen! So he walked around the millstone again for a while.

Through testing the Grindstone Seal.

Roger finally confirmed one thing—

If you input 99% of your energy and strength into the Grindstone Seal at once.

Then you will receive a 'license' for the Grindstone Seal.

By leveraging the power of this special permit.

He has a chance to slightly loosen the millstone's pressure! As for how long that pressure will last...

He didn't know either.

But it will most likely work.

"Alright, it's time to take care of this little trouble while we're at it..."

He pondered for a moment.

Roger decided to try to power the Origin Grinding Disc.

The next moment.

He used the power of authority to swiftly pull the Grindstone Seal into the space where the Origin Grinding Disc was located.

Immediately afterwards.

His energy and strength vanished like a flood! A bright light shone from the Grindstone Seal.

The light fell into the millstone like a shooting star.

A grating grinding sound emanated from deep within the millstone.

In an instant.

The millstone began to turn silently—

A terrifying pressure swept over everything.

The 'squeak squeak squeak' sound lingered in my ear for a long time.

Roger held his breath.

In the blink of an eye.

The millstone stopped rotating.

On the data panel.

"Hint: You have used the Grindstone Seal to actuate the power of the Origin Grinding Disc..."

The Origin Grinding Disc rotated 0.7°...

"Is this the Strong Celestial Artifact?"

Roger gave a wry smile.

The next second.

A sudden gust of wind came from behind him! The malevolent spell spikes pierced through the barrier of the warp.

Then it pierced Roger's back!...

"Warning: You have been ambushed by the Dragon Lich Besard!"

"You have suffered the consequences of 'Spell: Heretic's Demise'."

"The Heretic's Demise: Launches a barrage of magical spikes at the target, dealing massive amounts of Spell Damage /physical damage..."

Blasphemer's Mark: When the target has high Magic Resistance, Spell Damage is converted into a higher amount of physical damage at a certain ratio; the higher the target's Magic Resistance, the greater the physical damage.

The higher the conversion rate.

Up to 10000%

"Warning: Your health has slightly decreased!"

"You have received the 'Heretic's Mark'."

"Convert physical damage?"

"That's interesting..."

In the darkness.

Roger coldly pulled out the tuft of barbs embedded in his back—

The Soldier Vest was torn.

This made him a little angry.

At the same time, he was also marveling at the wonder of magic.

The Dragon Lich truly lived up to his reputation as a being who almost ascended to the rank of Star Lord in a certain era.

Their hidden skills should not be underestimated.

It can actually apply a debuff to itself when its Magic Resistance is maxed out!

This is probably beyond the explanation of forbidden spells or magic! "The nature of this situation is somewhat similar to Mystra's definition of 'sword,' it should be the power of rules..."

Roger calmly made a judgment.

However, Besard's power in terms of laws is far inferior to that of Mystra.

So the effect wasn't that impressive.

But being able to injure Roger is already a remarkable achievement!

"Kill him!"

Besard's voice echoed in the darkness.

On the other hand.

A huge dragon claw also smashed in.

Roger saw it.

The Cosmic Demon Dragon's Soul Seed is attached to its claws.

Those dragon claws possess extremely strong Attack Power.

If you don't dodge.

Even Roger in his current state would be on the verge of collapse in a matter of minutes! "You really were just Feigned Surrender!"

Roger dodged the dragon's claw attack with lightning speed.

Then he spoke coldly.

"So what if you know it's Feigned Surrender?"

You underestimate us!

Besard said fiercely:

"And we will seize this opportunity!"

"This time, you can't blame anyone but yourself for being too careless!"

The voice of the demonic dragon also came from the dragon's claws:

"That's right."

"Knowing we might be Feigned Surrender, you still dared to waste your energy. You're incredibly arrogant!"

Roger stared at the dragon claw.

In the blink of an eye.

He stretched out his right hand and pointed into the depths of darkness.

There.

This is the hiding place of the Dragon Lich!

"Is it possible... that I'm wasting my energy like this even though I know you might be Feigned Surrender, because you guys are really that bad?"

Roger's voice drifted over.

The next second.

Orange-red flames erupted from his body.

Even if it's only one percent of the state...

"I can take you all down with ease!"

Boom! A magnificent explosion, as if the world had just begun, erupted beneath the millstone.

Flames blooming like lotus flowers swept across every inch of the subspace.

Immediately afterwards.

A harsh, violent bird cry rang out.

A bright red phoenix, over two hundred meters long, emerged from the flames!...

"Jade Phoenix Spell: Dharma Image - Red Phoenix!"...

The moment the Red Phoenix appeared.

Besard and the Cosmic Demon Dragon felt a deep sense of crisis.

This thing is of average quality.

But those bright red flames are the nemesis of these soul entities.

Besard is alright.

Roger did not make him his primary target.

The Cosmic Demon Dragon was in trouble! The Red Phoenix unleashed a barrage of vicious clawing, tearing, biting, and scratching at the dragon's claws!

A bright red flame swept across the screen.

In the subspace.

All that remained was the miserable cry of the Cosmic Demon Dragon!

One minute later.

On the data panel.

"Hint: You have killed the Cosmic Demon Dragon's Soul Seed."

"Extermination Order: Advanced draw successful. You have obtained the Ancient Dragon Power, a special ability from the Cosmic Demon Dragon."

"Ancient Dragon Power: Your stamina is approaching infinity."

"Not bad!"

Roger was overjoyed.

His expectations were actually very low.

Who would have thought that this seemingly weak Cosmic Demon Dragon would actually drop such a treasure! Unlimited stamina means Roger can squander it without restraint! And he can even fight while simultaneously honing his gun!

Under the influence of Barehanded Forging.

The durability flaw of the Coiling Dragon Spear has been perfectly compensated!

And after destroying this guy's soul seed.

The dragon's body became Cisco's plaything!

Roger also has one less potential threat.

"Then it's your turn!"

The Red Phoenix quickly flew out of subspace.

In the blink of an eye.

He then blocked Besard's path.

The Dragon Lich was no longer as arrogant as before.

He looked at Roger with a wry smile:

"I actually expected this to happen, but I just couldn't accept it..."

"Don't rush to make a move!"

"Before you kill me, I'm willing to share a secret with you..."

Boom! Jade Phoenix True Fire washed over the ground like molten lava.

They didn't even give Besard a chance to rant.

They burned him to ashes!

At the same time.

On the other side of the Demon Dragon Abyss.

An Assassin Projection steadily dug a box-shaped object out of a crevice in the rock.

Thud! He slammed the box onto the ground.

The latter shattered into pieces!

"Notification: You have killed the Dragon Lich Besard (including the Life Box)."

"Extermination Order: You have been granted 9 draw chances. Draw now? (Mixed/Advanced)"