Black Tiger Seal

The slight stickiness or astringency was fleeting.

Roger arrived outside Heavenly Craft Village.

What comes into view is a peaceful and serene landscape.

Farmhouse.

Grange.

Livestock.

There are also men working in the fields.

Roger composed himself.

The village struck him as quite simple and unpretentious.

It didn't feel like the Secluded Paradise I had imagined.

Instead, it is very similar to ordinary, mediocre villages.

Although his senses still detected traces of these farmers practicing martial arts.

However, their strength is very weak.

The highest level is only 30! It's not even as good as the Longevity Village in Telodal!

This situation was completely unexpected by Roger.

Is this what "a certain level of martial arts skill" is?

I casually glanced at the records in the data column.

Roger chuckled and shook his head.

The next second.

He then sensed a large array set up outside the village.

This grand formation not only acted like a dam, protecting the peace of Heavenly Craft Village.

It also has other effects.

"Hint: You have discovered the 'Reverse Yin-Yang Inversion Grand Formation'"

"Reverse Yin-Yang Inversion Grand Formation: Possesses extremely strong defensive capabilities and the ability to neutralize the Yin- Yin-Yang Inversion Grand Formation."

"The villagers of Heavenly Craft Village have probably never left the battleground!"

Roger thought to himself.

When he tried to break through the great formation to get in.

However, they discovered that there was no trace of anyone entering or leaving the formation.

This means that it started from the day the great formation was set up.

Heavenly Craft Village thus fell into true isolation from the world.

This is actually a very difficult thing.

Over the years.

There must be young people in the village.

Young people always want to see the outside world.

But they didn't even touch the great formation.

I don't know if it's because of the good education in Heavenly Craft Village.

Or perhaps the formation itself holds some hidden secret.

Certainly.

With martial arts skills below level 30.

Touching the formation is simple.

It would be difficult to get out of here alive.

But in front of Roger.

The defensive effect of this Reverse Yin-Yang Inversion Grand Formation is practically non-existent.

He didn't even use Damir's Manhole Cover.

Directly utilize the "Open Portal" skill.

It then slid in smoothly all the way.

We've just approached Heavenly Craft Village.

Suddenly, a series of clear alarm sounds rang out in the village.

Roger saw many people running quickly through the village.

The women and children were quickly moved to the back of the mountain.

There should be underground shelters there.

As for the young and middle-aged people in the village.

They were then fully armed, led by a middle-aged man.

Their reaction was actually not slow.

However, the speed at which they armed themselves was not very good.

Roger didn't rush to make a move.

He simply strolled slowly along the ridges of the fields toward the village.

Period.

He observed the villagers of Heavenly Craft Village with great interest.

He found that the villagers were quite unfamiliar with wearing armor.

However, the material of these armors is of excellent quality.

With the financial and productive resources of Heavenly Craft Village.

Theoretically, it is impossible to possess such an astonishing number of armors and weapons.

Apart from that.

Roger also discovered some hidden weapons among the villagers.

These hidden weapons were ingeniously designed.

It doesn't look very big.

However, it can be used properly.

Murder is also a possibility.

Seven or eight minutes later.

Roger met the first group of fully armed villagers on the ridges between the fields.

He put his hands behind his back.

Try to project an air of superiority.

The villagers were very nervous.

They surrounded Roger in a paddy field.

But they didn't dare get close.

In the end.

The middle-aged man, who appeared to be the village chief, spoke up:

Who are you, sir?

They were speaking the Common Language Mystra.

But his accent is a bit unusual.

In short.

It has several more intonations than the normal way of narration.

It sounds like he's reciting poetry.

"I am the Star Lord."

Roger did not directly reveal his identity as a member of the Clear Spring Sect.

Instead, they gave a more direct title.

"This place is also part of Mystra."

"So I came to take a look."

His tone was very gentle.

But his words were unusually domineering.

Some villagers appeared even more nervous.

Only the village chief's eyes lit up.

"If you are the Star Lord, would you like to demonstrate some of your divine power to us?"

His tone carried a hint of hope.

"Can."

Roger waved generously.

The next moment.

The sunny weather instantly turned into a continuous drizzle.

The raindrops pattered on the ridges between the fields.

More and more villagers stared wide-eyed.

"... He seems rather naive and unsophisticated!"

Roger muttered to himself.

"Besides your divine strength, do you also know martial arts?"

The village chief's tone became even more agitated.

Roger smiled slightly, "Of course."

"I have inherited part of Black Tiger Master's mantle."

As he spoke.

He delivered a vicious Groin Kick to a villager standing nearby.

The latter hadn't reacted yet.

He then felt a chill run down his crotch! Roger's instep.

It was less than an inch away from his vitals!

"As expected of Black Tiger Master's successor!"

"We've finally met the master of the Heavenly Craft Tower!"

The village chief excitedly ordered everyone to lay down their weapons.

He kept explaining, "This is the most standard Groin Kick, there's absolutely no mistake!"

"He must be Black Tiger Master's successor!"

The villagers breathed a sigh of relief.

Their eyes held joy and curiosity.

But he wasn't as excited as the village chief.

"Quickly, let everyone come out and greet the Tower Master!"

The village chief called out to the others.

Then tell Roger to wait for him here for a while.

The former ran back to the village in a flash.

After a while.

He rushed out carrying a small box.

"Actually, according to the ancestral teachings, whoever can pass the Reverse Yin-Yang Inversion Grand Formation will surely become the new tower master of the Heavenly Craft Tower. I was just testing you out of concern. Please don't take it to heart!"

The village chief explained as he handed over the small box.

"This is what Black Tiger Master left for the next Tower Master before he embarked on his journey."

"We've kept this for generations, and now we can finally give it away. A weight has been lifted off our shoulders."

In the village chief's rambling narration.

Roger took the box from him.

I opened it and took a look.

Inside lay a square seal.

The seal is made of a hard material.

It has a smooth exterior but a cloudy interior.

The words on top are the most eye-catching.

Roger took it and stroked it a few times.

A strange feeling welled up inside me.

On the data panel.

"Hint: You have obtained the 'Black Tiger Seal'!"

"The Black Tiger Seal contains a wealth of Martial Arts Insights and experience, a Martial Arts Authority, and a Martial Arts Domain..."

"Will you inherit the Black Tiger Seal?"

"Black Tiger Master actually left behind such a legacy!"

Roger immediately became interested.

He didn't care that there were many people around—

Anyway, these people are weak.

Even if Roger stood there and let them hit him, they couldn't break through his defenses.

So he simply chose to absorb it on the spot! The next second...

A flood of fighting memories and experiences rushed into Roger's mind.

These memories are so vivid.

Roger's heart rate increased many times over in that instant!

He seemed to have replaced Black Tiger Master.

They are fighting against countless ferocious beasts and many equally matched or even outmatched enemies!

This is a super gift pack of martial arts skills! Even though the transmission time is less than twenty seconds.

But within twenty seconds.

It felt like twenty years had passed for Roger! And every second of those twenty years was composed of the essence of battle!

Roger certainly couldn't absorb all that combat essence immediately.

He absorbed at most about 10%.

But the remaining 90% will be cleverly buried in his memory.

As time goes by.

He will gradually acquire these valuable experiences.

This is somewhat similar to the legendary "Sudden Enlightenment"!

However, only 10% was consumed on the spot.

But Roger could already clearly sense it.

My martial arts combat skills have improved by more than one level!

"The charm of martial arts lies in overcoming the strong with the weak!"

"Challenging opponents of higher levels is commonplace for Martial Artist. As long as they can find the enemy's weakness, even the strongest enemy can be defeated in one move!"

"If you can kill the enemy, then any risk is worth taking, because as long as you don't die, no matter how much damage the enemy inflicts on you during this time, you can recover—provided you ensure a high success rate in killing them!"

"Only death can stop you from continuing your challenge to the top! Remember, death, weakness, survival, and fighting..."

"Martial arts is a way of killing! The core of martial arts is the core of killing!"

One powerful voice after another rang in Roger's ears.

Suddenly, it dawned on me.

He seemed to see Black Tiger Master standing in front of him, demonstrating his masterful skills over and over again.

That sharp, piercing aura.

It was something Roger would never forget.

It was as if even a glance at him could injure you with the murderous aura emanating from him!

"Is this Black Tiger's understanding?"

"Is the core of martial arts and killing common?"

"Perhaps this is the difference between Martial Artist and Qi Refiner. A true Martial Artist is always on the path of challenging the next peak..."

Roger was filled with excitement.

He felt as if his blood was being ignited.

For a fleeting moment.

He even considered doing a self-hug throw on the spot...

Fortunately, he managed to restrain himself.

He understood.

That wasn't his fighting spirit.

It's the fighting spirit inherited from the Black Tiger!

Roger knew it very well.

Black Tiger Master's fighting spirit was undisguised and surging fiercely.

His own fighting spirit, however, was more insidious and ruthless.

This is the difference between the two.

Roger liked Black Tiger's fighting style.

But he had no intention of imitating others.

He is who he is.

He is not just Martial Artist.

He is also Hidden Hero, Qi Refiner, a sword immortal, and Ammunition Expert...

He is confident that he will forge his own path.

Black Tiger's words did serve as a reminder.

If the power of martial arts could be integrated into the Slaughter Authority Rank.

He might be able to go even further.

"As long as we successfully imprint the mark of martial arts on the Slaughter Authority Rank."

"Then other Extraordinary Strength can also be perfectly integrated into the slaughter..."

Roger vaguely sensed it.

If I could control my power to that extent.

I'm afraid we're not far from truly climbing to the top!

In addition to the Black Tiger's inherited combat experience.

The Black Tiger Seal also contains a Martial Arts Authority and Martial Arts Domain.

Both of these things are readily available.

Roger digested it easily.

The function of this power is—

1. Significantly enhances the power of martial arts while slightly reducing the wear and tear on martial arts moves.

2. Martial arts can be appropriately redefined.

Right now.

Under certain conditions, any type of injury can be considered as injury caused by martial arts.

That is, 'everything can be martial arts'.

For example.

Roger threw a grenade.

But as long as his throwing posture conforms to the rules of martial arts/hidden weapons.

The damage caused by this grenade will then be considered martial arts damage.

Even spells can be manipulated in this way.

Roger still needs to figure out the specifics.

But this thing is undoubtedly very useful! This also demonstrates the greatest function of authority.

In other words, it's about distorting and manipulating the rules!

3. It will be smoother when using martial arts combos.

4. There is a certain chance to repeat the martial arts technique used within 1 minute without consuming any resources.

It can be seen as a martial arts version, a lower-spec version of the Greed Jar.

This authority also has some other functions.

However, these are mostly supplementary details.

For Roger...

Like position, authority is something that the more the better.

Moreover, this authority also comes with a domain.

The role of "Martial Arts Domain" is even more obvious.

Within the field.

All rules and judgments related to martial arts will be blessed.

It's basically like a Transcendent Energy amplifier.

At the same time.

This knowledge can also help other Martial Artist train quickly.

Roger can usually fix his domain in a certain location for his own use.

Occasionally opening it up to disciples is a nice perk.

After digesting most of the power of the Black Tiger Seal.

Then a more real voice rang in Roger's ears:

"Rebuild the Pingsha School."

"The new Pingsha School Sect's grandeur cannot be inferior to that of the Clear Spring Sect!"

"I will take in at least two disciples, one to practice my martial arts, and the other to practice the old scholar's..."

That was Black Tiger Master's voice! Roger's face darkened upon hearing it—

They hadn't said a word before.

You've taken all the benefits for yourself and now you're showing up, huh?

This fishing technique is so stiff!

Pity.

He didn't have much confidence to refute.

After all, you're obligated to do something.

"I knew it! There's no such thing as a free lunch!"

Roger sighed.

"... You haven't agreed to me yet!"

Black Tiger's voice seemed to be right next to him.

Roger was shocked.

He looked around.

But they found nothing.

"I will rebuild the Pingsha School, and I will also take on apprentices for you and the Ideas Master..."

As for the scale.

Roger can't guarantee that.

The Clear Spring Sect is currently the number one power on Mi Star.

He is the legitimate heir whom everyone has been hoping for.

No matter what the Pingsha School does, they are still Roger's 'illegitimate child'...

He could only try his best to fulfill Black Tiger's wishes.

Roger thought his attitude might displease Black Tiger.

Who knew what would happen after that sentence?

The Black Tiger fell silent.

Roger then realized:

"It seems Black Tiger Master is also a negotiation expert!"

First, they made an exorbitant demand.

Then wait for an opportunity to finalize the deal.

Sure enough, you can't trust an old fox!

"Etc..."

"I can teach martial arts to Master Black Tiger Master's disciples, but how can I teach Ideas Master?"

Roger had just thought of this problem.

The village chief saw that he had finally come to his senses.

He quickly stepped forward:

"Lord Tower Master?"

"Shall I take you to inspect the Heavenly Craft Tower?"

Roger nodded.

The group walked toward an unremarkable three-story tower near the village.