A Thousand Years Passed, and the Jade Disc Changed Again

"Master, are we going straight to the Undead Sacred Mountain?"

Mia asked.

"Yes, straight there. We'll be spending a long time in secluded cultivation there."

This trip had confirmed many things for Roger.

Now he would focus entirely on improving his strength, quietly building it up for the many opportunities to come.

Several years later, Roger and the two women returned to Bloodstone Castle.

Their long seclusion began.

In the blink of an eye.

Several hundred years flew by.

Late one night.

As always, Roger's original body supplied the Jade Disc with divine power and soul power.

Suddenly.

The Jade Disc shuddered violently.

Then that familiar, mysterious energy emerged, transforming Roger's soul once again.

This time, the mysterious energy lasted longer than it had on either of the previous two occasions.

After a long while.

The Jade Disc stopped transmitting energy.

Roger could feel that his comprehension had undergone another transformation!

"Whew... this feeling..."

At that moment, Roger felt as though his soul had become much clearer. His insights into the Death Edict, the Laws of Wind, and the Water Law had also grown far clearer.

Moreover.

Roger finally sensed the Laws of Earth and the Fire Law, just as he had hoped!

"It actually gave me an aptitude for two elements at once!"

Roger was delighted. With this, he could finally acquire all four clones of earth, fire, water, and wind.

"The Jade Disc has now recovered to half its original size, but its recovery is getting slower and slower."

For the past thousand years, his original body had continuously supplied it with divine power and soul power.

Yet the Jade Disc Fragment had only grown by another tenth of its original size.

Fortunately, the mysterious energy it supplied had not diminished at all, and it had even awakened Roger's aptitude for both the earth and fire elements in one go.

"Forget it. As long as the Jade Disc keeps absorbing energy, it doesn't matter if it grows more and more slowly."

Sensing that the Jade Disc was still absorbing the soul power and divine power supplied by his original body, Roger breathed a sigh of relief.

The Jade Disc was crucial to whether he could rise to prominence in the Coiling Dragon World.

He thought back over his progress from a Lowgod to his current rank as a Highgod.

The energy the Jade Disc absorbed had grown increasingly pure, yet its growth had become increasingly slow.

Roger could not help wondering whether, if he successfully seized a Sovereign Spark in the future, supplying vast quantities of Sovereign's Might would allow the Jade Disc to recover completely.

And once the Jade Disc was fully restored, what miraculous abilities would it possess?

At that thought.

Roger's breathing quickened slightly.

Even the damaged Jade Disc could improve his comprehension so much. What would it be capable of once it was fully restored?

"Highgod power still isn't quite nourishing enough. I really can't wait to become a Sovereign."

A trace of anticipation flashed in Roger's eyes. "With the purity of Sovereign's Might, there might really be hope of restoring the Jade Disc completely."

"I just don't know when the Sovereign Sparks will descend." Roger calmed his excitement, gathered his thoughts, and resumed cultivating.

Now that he had an aptitude for the earth and fire elements.

Roger's original body devoted another portion of its attention to comprehending those two laws.

His other clones continued their respective cultivation.

After his comprehension transformed again.

Roger soon reached the Seven-Star Demon level in the Death Edict, the Laws of Wind, and the Water Law with ease.

His Death Clone even refined a "Soul Leech" and stored it in his Soul Space, ready to release at any time.

This Soul Leech was an advanced version of the Soul Seed. It could control other people's souls faster and more effectively, strengthen the soul connection between master and servant, and significantly increase the distance over which they could communicate.

After upgrading Mia and Shelly's Soul Seeds, Roger gained greater control over their souls, and both women became even more devoted to him.

Reaching this stage in the Death Edict meant that Roger had truly attained mastery.

One step further.

And he would be able to search souls without causing harm.

His previous soul searches had been subject to many restrictions.

Moreover, he could only search the souls of enemies whose souls were far weaker than his own.

Now, he only needed to reach the Asura level in the Death Edict.

Then he would be able to read other people's memories without harming them. Most importantly.

Roger would then be able to refine a Soul Defense Divine Artifact.

For now, Roger was still a long way from that step.

Fortunately, the Jade Disc's evolution had greatly increased his comprehension once again.

The further he progressed, the more efficient his cultivation became.

Thus, Roger had no doubt whatsoever that he could reach the Asura level.

Time continued to pass.

Three thousand years later.

As expected, Roger successfully cultivated the Death Edict to the Asura level!

His wind and water elements also reached the Asura level without a hitch.

Of the Laws of Wind, he had successfully fused all eight profound mysteries other than the Sound Profound Mystery.

Of the Water Law, he had also fused all five profound mysteries other than the Mist Illusion Profound Mystery.

As for the earth and fire elements he had awakened later, over those three thousand years.

Roger had cultivated both to the Highgod rank, and each had reached the Seven-Star Demon level!

With his strength at this level.

Roger was now fully worthy of being called a supreme expert!

Even in the original story's timeline, more than a thousand grand cycles later.

An Asura was still an unquestionably formidable expert.

However.

Roger remained unsatisfied.

His goal was to become a Paragon!

At the summit of the Undead Sacred Mountain.

"Mia, why do you think Master has been in seclusion for so long this time? It's been ages since he touched us..."

Shelly idly kicked at the pebbles in front of her, yet her gaze kept drifting toward the depths of the castle.

"Master's cultivation comes first. Haven't you noticed how much more profound his cultivation has become over the years? If someone could reach that level without cultivating hard, there would be no justice in this world."

In public, Mia still maintained her cool, lovely demeanor.

"Hmph, little sister Mia, don't tell me you don't want it..."

Of course Shelly knew cultivation was important, but there had to be a balance between work and rest.

"Mia, Shelly, come to the secret chamber now."

Suddenly.

Roger's voice rang out in both women's minds.

"Master is out of seclusion!" Shelly cried excitedly, immediately flying toward the depths of the castle.

Once Mia reacted, she too burst into motion at top speed, overtaking Shelly and rushing into the secret chamber first.

"Master, you were in seclusion for so long this time... I missed you."

Mia hugged Roger's arm, displaying a rare coquettish side.

"Hmph, I never realized little sister Mia could be so clingy."

Shelly hugged Roger's other arm as she spoke in a sugary voice.

"Haha, my cultivation went exceptionally smoothly this time, so I stayed in seclusion a little longer. I ended up neglecting you."

Roger gave their remarkably springy bottoms several heavy slaps. "Now, get on the bed right away!"

"Mmm..."

"As you command, Master..."

Mia blushed, obediently slipped off her clothes, and shyly slipped beneath the covers.

Shelly was far bolder. With a pulse of divine power, her gorgeous gauzy dress instantly vanished, leaving her completely bare.

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When the storm subsided.

Roger reclined on the bed, holding Mia and Shelly on either side.

"How has your cultivation progressed over these past few thousand years?"

"Master, I've almost fully comprehended the second level of the Death Edict," Mia said proudly.

She had never slacked off over the years, and her cultivation had reached the Five-Star Fiend level.

"I'm still the same..." Shelly blushed.

Her aptitude for cultivation was ordinary, and even after all these years, she remained at the level of an ordinary Highgod.

"It's fine. Just let your cultivation take its natural course," Roger said with a smile. "Let's keep exercising!"

With that.

Roger rolled over, pinned both women beneath him, and began a new round of conquest.