Thunder Grotto Heaven

Alan presented the Ordination Stele with both hands.

This was a formal declaration of submission to Roger, pledging allegiance to his Star Master Authority.

Roger did not refuse.

He does need the key.

After receiving the Ordination Stele.

He has already collected nine of the Twelve Keys.

There are three remaining Historical World—

These are the unresponsive Deep Shallow Lake; Demon Fist Stronghold, with which they had previously made contact.

And the unknown wilderness.

It has reached this point.

No one can rival Roger in terms of the Great Secret Realm.

He has essentially controlled the trajectory of all history returning to the present.

Mystra had already eliminated the potential dangers in this round of planetary expansion.

"What do you know about keys...?"

Roger asked Alan in a very good mood.

The latter smiled and said, "The key is actually authority. You should know that authority is the embodiment of rules, and so is the key. They are just different manifestations of rules—perhaps this is a bit broad, since everything in the world is a manifestation of rules, but the key and authority are more direct. Under certain conditions, the key can be directly transformed into authority, and it is a high-level authority that even the gods are very keen on."

Can a key be directly converted into a privilege?

Roger was somewhat surprised.

"Indeed, in my memory, the controller of the key is equivalent to a god in a Historical World, and a supreme one at that."

In that round of Historical World.

No other god shares his authority and glory.

Therefore, he is unique and supreme!

In this case, the key can be converted into higher-level permissions.

Unlike ordinary authority.

High authority possesses a strong exclusivity.

It is even said that immortality is the path to godhood.

The number of high-level authorities one possesses is also a hard requirement...

Alan continued:

"However, I don't know about the ritual of converting the key into higher authority. My memories of that might involve the gods' game being interfered with by humans... Alas, I'm actually a bit confused now. If I can't even trust my own memories, then what is the point of my existence?"

He finished speaking and smiled helplessly.

Although his tone was relatively relaxed.

But the helplessness and confusion still made Alan's eyes look somewhat dejected.

Roger sighed softly to himself.

He had empathized with Alan's situation before.

It's just that he has a stronger ability to self-regulate.

After severing the inner demons.

Roger no longer cared about the signs of destiny.

He only trusts himself now.

If the world and fate are a cage.

Even if he couldn't break free.

They also have the determination and courage to fight to the death.

We chatted for a while.

Roger tried his best to comfort Alan.

The latter also quickly suppressed his negative emotions.

The two discussed the current situation in the Northern Continent.

Period.

Alan even took Roger to visit the mechanical factory located underground in Radiant City.

There.

Assembly line workers' assembly structure.

High-precision weapons and equipment.

Advanced energy extraction and preparation processes.

Roger was dazzled by many things he saw.

It has to be admitted.

Alan is indeed very skilled at governing his territory! Roger's own territory is still in an agricultural society.

Under Alan's rule, this Radiant City has achieved a considerable degree of industrialization.

Moreover, it's an industrialized magical civilization! Its productivity is far superior to that of the Southern Continent! For this reason, Roger once again invited Alan to help him manage the country.

The latter just smiled.

He claimed that he needed at least a week to think about his future path.

Seeing Alan's resolute attitude.

Roger couldn't force the issue.

On the eve of departure.

Roger suddenly brought up the issue of the celestial realm:

Do you know the Kansas' Face?

He then shook his head:

"Never heard of it."

Roger then described to Alan what he had seen and heard.

Tell him that the sun has now been replaced by the Kansas' Face.

After listening, Alan fell into a long silence.

"I remember that when I left the Heavenly Realm, all sorts of strange things happened there."

Some areas have even fallen into prolonged turmoil.

But I never thought that the Celestial Realm would be completely destroyed. Even if what you saw and heard was true, and that Ao Star had been occupied by a Super Giant Monsters, the true Celestial Realm may not have fallen.

The Celestial Realm is an ascended plane located above the Ao Star. Unless Ao falls and the enemy can gather the power of at least nine Celestials, the Celestial Realm cannot fall!

After much deliberation.

Alan said these words.

His tone was very firm.

Roger shook his head:

"But the Celestial Realm is about to send the Judgment Army to Twin Stars. Isn't this a sign of corruption? Their reason for sending troops is a group of Star-Eating Demon Worms?! And I have already successfully wiped out these creatures... Although the Judgment Army has not yet arrived, I have a feeling that they are indeed on their way and are about to launch a campaign against this planet!"

Alan hesitated, "Could it be a misunderstanding? Is it possible that the Celestials misjudged Mystra's situation?"

Roger looked at him calmly. "I don't know if it's a misunderstanding, I'm just sharing what I know with you, and seeing what you think..."

Alan instinctively gripped his cane tighter.

A long time.

He let out a long sigh, a look of pain appearing in his eyes:...

"I'm sorry, I can't recall any more details... My instincts tell me that the heavens can't have fallen, but I won't blindly trust my instincts now."

Logically speaking, if the celestial realm were truly occupied by Super Giant Monsters, then the Nine Great Planets should have already met their end. What would be the motive for the Kansas' Face to disguise itself as the sun?

If there really is a motive.

That can only be for a more important benefit!

If we don't know what he wants, then we can't make any further inferences.

Roger nodded.

Alan's answer was still valuable.

At least it made him understand that the Celestial Realm is not the same as the Ao Star.

That possibility certainly exists.

Ao Star has fallen.

However, the ascended planes above it are still under the control of the gods.

However, they have lost the power to fight against the Super Giant Monsters.

In the end, they could only let him control everything on Ao Star.

This could explain the actions of the Judgment Army.

If the Judgment Army is stationed on Ao Star.

Therefore, they could be corrupted or misled.

They may believe that they are receiving correct information or orders.

It's also possible that they themselves have turned into monsters...

Which situation is it exactly?

It seems the truth will only be revealed when the Judgment Army appears!

I spent two leisurely days in the Northern Continent.

Roger then calmly left.

Actually, he didn't waste any time these past two days.

Most of the time is spent controlling the newly acquired key Ordination Stele.

This key is very special.

He has already been refined by Alan.

When it was delivered to Roger, it was already in a semi-finished state.

Roger became the owner of the new key without much effort.

Nine keys in hand.

The legendary treasure trove of the gods, Roger, is already within his grasp.

He calculated the days.

The Celestial God Treasure Vault, which should have arrived in the mortal world long ago, has yet to appear.

This is likely related to the variables of historical regression.

Roger had originally planned to go to the Southernmost Lands after he arrived at the Celestial God Treasure Vault.

But in the last few days he suddenly changed his mind.

After obtaining Star Master Authority, he never properly surveyed his own planet. Apart from the two continents in the north and south, he didn't spend time exploring most of the other places.

There's nothing else to do anyway.

Why not take a stroll around here?

Let's embark on a journey Mystra!

And the first stop.

Roger then decided to place him in the Southernmost Lands.

There.

To have a blessed land—

Thunder Grotto Heaven.

After the planet's massive expansion.

The Southern Continent did not expand more than ten times.

But most of the places are deserted.

The land in these areas is also unsuitable for human habitation.

As a result, many other species have also emerged.

Roger has come a long way.

A cursory glance.

The process, however, intrigued him.

He encountered many races and life forms he had never seen before.

These creatures only briefly appeared in the history of Mystra.

Then they quickly became extinct.

Now, riding the wave of historical resurgence, they are once again active on this continent.

This feeling is somewhat unreal.

It's a bit disheartening.

Certainly.

What surprised Roger even more was...

The new batch of creatures that appeared on the Southern Continent were all clean! That is to say, they were not infected by the Aberrant Matter!

"It seems that the effects of Quinan's reincarnation are truly remarkable..."

Roger pondered to himself.

The situation in the Southern Continent is just a microcosm.

In fact.

The level of Aberrant Matter in the entire binary system is decreasing at an extremely rapid rate.

This is closely related to the reincarnation of Quinan.

Roger sensed it.

Since that major event.

More Aberrant Matter seems to be seeping out in unknown directions.

The two stars enjoyed a brief period of peace.

On the other hand...

The Spiritual Qi Resurgence has also largely contributed to the current situation.

Mystra.

The traces of etheric activity gradually faded.

Instead, there was a rich aroma.

The Vortex Creature clearly did not alter the channels through which the Aberrant Matter invaded.

Therefore.

Faced with an overwhelming spiritual energy.

The space for Aberrant Matter to survive is indeed very limited.

This is undoubtedly good news for Mystra and the Binary Star system.

But Roger himself had some regrets.

"As expected, this planet can no longer meet my needs for leveling up by fighting monsters..."

He gave a self-deprecating laugh.

He quickened his pace for the rest of the journey, flying on his sword and reaching the southernmost part of the planet at top speed.

Boom! The deafening sound of thunder echoed one after another.

Looking up at the sky.

It was as if it were covered with a thick layer of gray cloth.

On the sea surface.

A few icebergs drifted by, barely providing enough foothold.

A giant white bear, as tall as a small mountain, roared and pounced from beneath the sea.

He broke several icebergs in succession.

He ignored the dense and powerful lightning in the sky and earth.

His roar seemed to tear through the dark clouds.

A ray of sunlight shone upon him! At that moment.

He seemed like a true god! The giant bear parted the thunderstorm.

The creatures beneath the sea trembled in fear.

They did not know why this overlord had awakened from his slumber today.

They also dared not approach the area where the giant bear was standing.

A long time.

A black dot suddenly appeared in the distant sky.

The black dots appear from far to near.

It quickly stopped in front of the giant bear.

That was a person.

He stood suspended in mid-air between heaven and earth.

The giant bear saw him suddenly raise his upper body and raise both arms.

Then he slammed it down hard! Whoosh! The seawater was splashed up thousands of meters high.

The giant bear knelt on the sea surface.

"Gelmo is willing to serve the Star Master!"

The giant bear let out a sound that shook the heavens and earth.

Roger whispered, "I'm going to Thunder Grotto Heaven. Lead the way..."

The giant bear didn't say a word.

He turned around and swam towards the depths of the sea.

Don't let his bulky build fool you.

Their swimming style, however, is quite graceful.

However, every move he makes can stir up a huge wave.

Accompanied by the sounds of thunder and rain that filled the sky.

It gives the feeling of a super-giant ship sailing against the wind and waves.

Roger followed quietly behind him.

This giant bear is not high level, only level 155.

But he was exceptionally gifted.

At such a young age, he already knows how to Read the Room; his future is limitless! As a Super Giant Creature.

The distortion level of the Gelmo is not high.

This may be related to the unique environment of Thunder Grotto Heaven.

Lightning strikes everywhere here.

Moreover, it was pure lightning.

As a result, it is difficult to find these Transcendent Energy, such as ether or air, in the air.

Lack of intrusion medium.

The organisms here can remain as they are as possible.

"You're not an adult yet..."

It flew for a distance.

Roger suddenly asked.

"Yes! I'll be an adult in three hundred years!"

Gelmo proudly declared, "After I grow up, I will be even bigger, and I will be your best servant, Star Master! Whoever you tell me to fight, I will fight!"

These words seem innocent and simple, but are actually full of scheming.

Roger was too lazy to expose the precocious green tea bear's petty scheme.

He then inquired about the basic situation in the Southernmost Lands.

Gelmo was eloquent and persuasive.

Not only did Roger get detailed answers to every question he asked, but he also received detailed answers to every question he asked.

He would also take the initiative to strike up a conversation with Roger:

"... Star Master, Gelmo lives a very comfortable life in this sea. As you can see, I am powerful enough for the creatures here, but I still have a worry..."

Roger smiled and said, "What?"

The giant bear said somewhat shyly:...

"I'll be an adult in three hundred years, but I'm the only Thunder Grotto Heaven on this planet. I hope to find a wife who matches my size! Preferably beautiful, by the standards of us Thunder Grotto Heaven, of course..."

"My Star Master, you are a man of great knowledge. Are there any other creatures like me on this planet? If not, I can broaden my mate selection; I don't even need them to be bears..."

Roger pondered for a moment and said, "How about you, something like Octopus Monster?"

Gelmo's face immediately fell, and he stammered, "... If it's your request... then... I can do it..."

Roger was amused by him.

He knew that Gelmo wasn't really courting.

This guy is just amusing himself.

And he even pretended to have unintentionally flattered himself.

This cunning and ambition.

It definitely has a strong tea flavor...

Compared to him, gargoyles and the Azure Wolf Emperor are nothing but little brothers!

Roger didn't mind the guy's attempts to get close to him.

On the contrary.

He has high hopes for this guy's future development.

Exceptionally gifted and intelligent.

If I didn't have myself.

It is likely that it will become a dominant force in Mystra in the future.

Next.

Gelmo then started chatting with Roger about a few more topics.

When the conversation ended.

They have already crossed most of the ocean.

We have arrived at the South Pole.

Here.

Roger saw a bright, floating icon.

It was a golden flying sword!...

"Hint: You have discovered Thunder Grotto Heaven (Two-Dimensional World). Do you wish to enter?"