Grandmaster's Wrathful Gaze

See the prompt in the data column.

Roger chose "No" without hesitation.

Under the wary gazes of the crowd.

He picked up Olbert's body and left without a second thought.

A short while later.

His figure then disappeared into the darkness of the underground.

The outskirts of Lakeside Town.

In an abandoned camp.

Roger was skillfully looting the corpse.

He'd suffered a lot these past three days chasing after Olbert! All to pinpoint the guy's location.

He used up almost all of his daily divination practice, which was done three times a day.

But the underground roads are incredibly complex; one wrong step and you'll get lost.

But if you get lost, the consequences can be dire.

Two days ago.

Roger accidentally wandered into the territory of the "Terror Claw".

As a result, he was chased for more than 20 miles by more than 40 of these subterranean monsters that resembled velociraptors! In order to escape, he had to level up.

The reward from the Terror Claw he killed was the annoying attribute of "increased eyelid thickness".

Then, in order to catch up with the mission timeline.

Roger had no choice but to travel without sleep.

I relied entirely on Vitality Potion to get through the journey!

Even today.

He then found Olbert hiding in Lakeside Town, plotting his comeback.

In fact, it wasn't until Olbert's head rolled that this happened.

Roger wasn't entirely sure that this infamous bandit leader was actually just a liar! The Red Sleeve Brothers' vast empire was all just a load of nonsense he'd fabricated.

It can only be said that chaotic times breed wicked people.

In Mystra, nothing is unexpected.

Looking back on it carefully, Roger also found it somewhat amusing.

Of the three leaders of the Red Sleeve Brotherhood.

The one who truly posed a threat to him was actually the third brother, who on the surface only knew how to box!

The other two.

Each one was worse than the last.

"Huh? Where's the stuff?"

Roger found it increasingly unexpected the more he touched it.

There were no items on Olbert's body, not even the gold watch he had just taken out to show off.

It is certain that Roger did not miss or drop any bodies while moving them.

That leaves only one possibility.

His eyes gleamed with intense excitement.

He touched it even more enthusiastically!

Fifteen minutes later.

Roger finally found a big gold tooth in Olbert's decayed tooth cavity!

"Heavenly Golden Corn"

Rating: SSS

"Option 1 (Currently Selected): You can obtain a storage Warehouse of 20*6*6 (meters)"

"Option 2: You can plant the golden corn. Seven days later, you will harvest 70,000 tons of corn. This item will then disappear."

"Activation Requirements: Heavenly Bloodline"

"Damn it!"

Roger is so hungry!

It's just the suffix "Heavenly Bloodline".

It deeply wounded his heart.

How was Olbert activated?

Roger pulled over the corpse next to him, smeared some blood on his hands, and tried to activate the treasure.

Unfortunately, nothing happened.

I recall that cool and impressive slash just now.

He suddenly felt a little regretful! It seemed that his past life's gaming experience was of no help whatsoever.

This greatly frustrated Roger.

However, he quickly cheered up.

Although in the initial divination scene, Roger saw Olbert with an extremely strange appearance.

But now the Qi Divination Technique clearly shows...

Olbert is a genuine pure-blooded human.

He could not possibly possess Heavenly Bloodline.

Therefore, this golden corn most likely comes from the Ancient Evil Icadore.

The vision Roger saw at that time was likely influenced by the power of the Icadore.

Based on the Icadore's Touch, it's not hard to guess that this creature's appearance might be related to an octopus.

Further expand your thinking.

If the Octopus Monster Icadore has Heavenly Bloodline, then other monsters in Mystra might also have it!

There's always a way.

He comforted himself with this thought.

In a flash.

Roger thought of another problem.

"If Ancient Evil possess Heavenly Bloodline, then what exactly is their relationship with the gods?"

"Could the gods also be Octopus Monster?"

A moment later.

He smiled and shook his head, temporarily putting this overly distant question out of his mind.

He carefully put away the golden corn.

Take a short break.

Roger burned Olbert's body.

Only after ensuring that their Crumble Bones and Scatter Ashes did they embark on their journey back to the surface.

Dusk the next day.

In a small village outside the Capone Manor.

"Help!"

Terrified cries came from the dilapidated house.

The girl in the linen skirt huddled fearfully in the corner.

Outside the flimsy wooden door.

A strong, middle-aged man is kicking down the door.

He grinned maliciously and said, "Open the door for me now."

"I'll have my fill and then I won't eat you tonight."

"Don't fucking..."

Before he could finish speaking...

A sharp arrow tore through the uneasy air, piercing the man's throat from the back of his neck, and with a thud, it pierced through the wooden door, carving a small hole in it.

The girl screamed and clutched her head in pain.

There was no movement outside the door for a long time.

She slowly moved her hands away.

Only then did I see the blood-stained arrow and the man's unseeing face.

She mustered her courage and went outside.

The deserted village paths were empty.

Only the white feather at the end of the arrow shaft on the door swayed slightly in the wind.

It seemed to be telling the story of its owner.

Similar incidents were happening all over the Hall Countryside.

The fleeing bandits never imagined that the terrifying Killer Star could chase them all the way from the Death Omen Village to this place!

Guided by the "Ultimate Hunter".

Roger didn't miss a single trace.

Fortunately, the northern part of Death Omen Village is inhabited by Gray Dwarf, and the western part by the Great Wetland.

The bandits all fled southeast.

The one who ran the furthest was almost on the East Coast, while the rest mostly wandered among the villages in the Hall Countryside.

Nearly three days without sleep or rest.

Roger finally wiped out all 39 bandits! The countdown in the quest log is almost over.

Night falls.

He sat wearily in an abandoned Treehouse on the east coast.

The gargoyles are responsible for guarding the area.

Open the data panel.

Roger were red.

You have selected "Confirm Task Completion"!...

"You have completed the Transcendent Advancement Quest (Heavenly Fate Grade)"

"You have one chance to Transcendent Advancement."

Please select an advanced class:

"1. Sword Immortal"

2. The Traceless Wanderer

3. King of Beasts

4. Qi Master

Each of the four options is accompanied by a brief description.

Although he already had the answer in his mind, Roger couldn't help but read the information again.

actually.

His most desired advancement is to become a "Sword Immortal" or a "Traceless Wanderer"!...

Sword Immortal is an advanced class with a very distinctive style.

It represents the ultimate slaughter! "Within arm's reach, everyone becomes an enemy" is probably what this means.

The advancement reward for a sword immortal is the ability to designate a sword-type weapon as their "Life Sword".

It is a sword that cultivates both life and death.

The Life Sword can not only Concealment in the Qi Aperture, but can also wander between Qi Aperture.

At the beginning.

A sword immortal's Life Sword can only attack within a small range when supported by qi.

The moment of great accomplishment.

Although it's impossible to be as dashing as taking someone's head from a thousand miles away.

However, it can attack from any distance visible to the naked eye.

Moreover, its lethality is ridiculously high.

In terms of attributes.

Upon advancing to the Sword Immortal realm, you will gain a 1-point bonus to Strength and a 1-point bonus to Perception.

A level 1 sword immortal comes with two initial specializations and one skill.

His specialties are "Sword Heart Clarity" and "Azure Dragon Sword Art".

The skill is "Sword Control Technique".

In short, he's incredibly handsome!

The "Traceless Wanderer" is equally impressive.

After advancing to the level of the Traceless Wanderer.

The attributes of Hidden Hero's Qi will change.

Invisibility has almost become an instinct.

The initial specializations of a level 1 Traceless Wanderer are "Earth Escape" and "Decapitation Art".

The skill is "Self-Sacrificing Strike".

Hmm, this skill doesn't quite suit Roger's taste.

But invisibility and Earth Escape a type of magic/escaping ability).

He loves it so much!

It's a pity.

Roger ultimately chose the fourth option.

"Qi Master"!...

This choice was made after careful consideration.

Whether it's the Sword Immortal or the Traceless Wanderer, they both brought the Hidden Hero of "Qi is just a tool for us" to its extreme.

The sword immortal's life- Life Sword relies on qi.

The Traceless Wanderer's invisibility and escape techniques also rely on qi.

But they don't seem to care much about air.

It has a "good enough" feel to it.

In comparison.

As an advanced profession for Martial Artist, Qi Master place much greater emphasis on Qi.

In Roger's plan.

Qi is definitely an element that cannot be ignored.

therefore.

Qi Master +10 points.

Furthermore,

At this stage, both the Sword Immortal and the Traceless Wanderer have fatal flaws.

Sword immortals need Life Sword.

Roger did not believe that the Qing Fu Sword was capable of undertaking such a heavy responsibility.

At the very least, it must be a "supernatural" level weapon to qualify as his Life Sword.

This means for a very long time.

This sword immortal has no sword.

Wouldn't that mean the advancement was for nothing? The weakness of the Traceless Wanderer lies in its inferior skills and specializations.

What kind of garbage is "Self-Sacrificing Strike"?

With the Shadow Cloak providing cover, he doesn't currently have a great need for invisibility.

But Qi Master are different.

It offers a well-balanced set of specializations and skills, making it very practical! That concludes the discussion.

The Qi Master gets another 10 points.

at last.

Roger summarized the styles of these three advanced professions.

Sword Immortals are primarily focused on killing and attacking, but they are inherently fragile and may resort to unorthodox methods in the early game.

The Traceless Wanderer assassin and stealth.

His tendency to flee far away after a failed attack is quite in line with Roger's character.

However, he has no shortage of assassination and escape methods at this stage.

And Qi Master.

Qi Master primarily focus on health preservation, defense, and control! One of their initial specializations is "Unceasingly Flourishing".

It provides double the maximum health, health regeneration, and base defense!

It can provide Roger with double the sense of security.

Just this one point.

Qi Master +100 points!...

"Anyway, there's Second Advancement."

"We can worry about choosing between the Sword Immortal and the Traceless Wanderer later!"

Roger made the decision happily.

As for the "King of Beasts".

Um.

Summoners are no longer suitable for this version!...

"You have successfully advanced to the level of Qi Master."

"You have gained Extraordinary Body."

"Extraordinary Body: Your body has been enhanced; all attacks to vital points are treated as normal attacks."

"Your constitution has increased by 1 point, and your perception has increased by 1 point."

"Based on the rewards from the Heavenly Fate Grade advancement quest, you have received an additional 2 free Attribute Points" (Note 1)

"Based on the rewards for the Heavenly Fate Grade advancement quest, Agility Shard are being processed..."

"316 Agility Shard detected. Would you like to redeem them? (Excess Agility Shard will expire automatically)"

Your Agility has increased by 3 points.

Basic attribute calculation complete.

At first glance, it's clear that this is an explosive leap forward.

at the same time.

The rewards for Qi Master have also started to refresh.

"Your Qi level has increased slightly."

"You have received the Qi Master advancement reward: Open 1 additional Qi Aperture"

"You have acquired the initial Qi Master feat: Unceasingly Flourishing".

"Unceasingly Flourishing (6th Ring Feat / Self-Adaptive Adjustment): Your base health is doubled, your Base Defense Value is doubled, and your base health regeneration rate is doubled."

"You have acquired the initial feat for Qi Master: Grandmaster's Wrathful Gaze"

"Grandmaster's Wrathful Gaze (6th Ring Feat / Self-Adaptive Adjustment): Your gaze will be extremely intimidating. When you use Grandmaster's Wrathful Gaze, the target will undergo a Will check. The loser will be put into a state of 'Fear' or 'Awe', or in severe cases, will flee." (Note 2)

Roger was overwhelmed by the sheer volume of data.

But the attribute of "Grandmaster's Wrathful Gaze".

He was overjoyed to see this.

This is a very useful control capability.

Just by glaring at someone, you can scare them so much they'll stand there as punishment.

It could take anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes! "If only I had this move when I was dealing with Abo."

Roger couldn't help but rub his eyes.

The thought of having another powerful trump card comes to mind.

His sense of security increased even more.

(Note 1. Hot patch, slightly reduced. I was writing this late at night and my mind wasn't quite clear. This is also due to not having any drafts saved. I can foresee that there will be many hot patches like this in the future. Others use the book, I use the data. You'll get used to it.)

(Note 2. The will check is like this: "Roger: Hahaha, you were scared by me!", "You (stubbornly): I wasn't," "Roger (angrily): You were! If you don't believe me, roll a die. If the number is lower than XXX, you were scared by me," "You (helplessly): Roll the die, the result is 1, ah, I was indeed scared (Ruo Tree)"; however, the setting of this book is different. We don't roll dice, we depend on the author's mood.) Because I didn't want to break the chapter, I wrote 3400 words in one go. Please give me some votes, brothers!