…
"A contender for the power of killing who has returned from the torrent of history?"
Roger's brow furrowed slightly.
Through the vision that the other person releases to you through similar authority.
Roger didn't have much information.
All I can say is that this "Killing Mask" appears to be a flamboyant actor on the surface.
The lines were so childish that they were unbearable to hear and even made Roger blush for him.
Compared to his performative chants.
Roger was more concerned about the main area of ​​Killing Mask——
…
Killing!
…
Drama!
…
prophecy !
…
The first one is easy to understand, so just skip it.
Two or three of them become quite intriguing.
"The field of drama dictates that his way of speaking is actually just part of the performance?"
"As for the prophecy..."
"Oh."
"I wonder if he predicted the scene where I would kill him."
Roger snorted.
Facing the aggressive questioning of Killing Mask.
He did nothing.
Just turn around and leave.
Very quickly.
The endless darkness disappeared.
In Roger's perception.
The alarm has been lifted.
Although from the perspective of authority.
Roger, who is at a lower level, will be chased by the projection of the Killing Mask day and night.
But he was not afraid.
As long as you are on guard.
Even if the next time it’s Slaughter Mask himself who comes.
Roger will tell him to never come back!
…
Ignored the provocation of Killing Mask.
Roger went straight back to Qingquan Sect.
Along the way he noticed.
The number of disciples on duty near the Great Secret Realm has decreased a lot.
There were only two teams conducting routine patrols.
This is probably because Roger later blocked the entrance and exit of the Great Secret Realm.
This caused people nearby to lose interest in Taoyuan Mountain.
The people of Qingquan Sect also evacuated.
However, Taoyuan Mountain is, after all, a great secret place right under our noses.
The Qingquan Sect attaches great importance to this place.
Roger did not return to Qingquan Mountain.
Ji Qiu was spotted secretly spying in a bush not far away...
The little green dragon.
…
"Walk!"
"Take me to your master."
Roger flicked the little green dragon's head gently.
The latter looked frightened.
Then it obediently tucked its tail between its legs and flew away.
Not long.
Roger met Ji Qiu at a border post in the southwest.
As soon as the two sides met.
Ji Qiu asked anxiously:
"Master..."
"Done."
Roger knew what he wanted to ask by looking at his expectant eyes.
So he went straight to the point.
Ji Qiu let out a long sigh of relief.
…
"Has anything major happened near the sect in the past month? What about the southern continent? And Kuinan..."
"never mind!"
"Bring me all the important information within the binary star range..."
Roger ordered solemnly.
Ji Qiu immediately sent someone to do it.
In terms of intelligence.
The Qingquan Sect has gradually established a system with a rudimentary form.
These things are also the materials used for Ji Qiu’s meetings with the elders.
So there is existing documentation.
Not long.
Roger had a thick stack of documents in his hands.
Just as he guessed.
During the time he was in charge of Taoyuan Mountain.
A lot of big things really happened.
…
First, a small-scale fight among extraordinary people broke out on the south coast.
Both sides in the brawl are high-level spellcasters.
At the beginning.
No one knew what happened.
After all, that area is the territory of the Ether Witch.
A long time passed.
Accompanied by some powerful female spellcasters who came forward to share their experiences.
Only then did everyone understand the ins and outs of this brawl.
turn out to be.
During the time when the Ether Witch sneaked into Taoyuan Mountain.
The mysterious organization she founded in the south that specialized in recruiting women, the "Blood Moon Holy Grail," split.
Irresistible conflicts arose between the moderates and radicals within the organization.
In addition, there are rumors that the witch has died in Taoyuan Mountain.
Thus the war of secession broke out.
After things became clear.
Everyone knows that the Blood Moon Holy Grail split into the Jingyue Faction (moderate) and the Arc Moon Faction (radical).
The two sides had a fierce friction on the south coast.
Because they are all high-level spellcasters.
Gender and all are female.
Therefore, the intensity of the battle has been maintained at a high level.
The infighting between the two factions caused unrest in the already miserable South Coast.
It's almost becoming a wasteland with no people living there for thousands of miles!
…
The intelligence Roger checked showed.
No one wants to go near the South Coast now.
Everyone wanted to wait and see until the fight between the two groups of tough girls was over.
After all, the land on the south coast is said to be very fertile.
Better than Frog Claw Basin.
Therefore, there are still many eyes staring at that area.
But Roger knew very well.
Since the Ether Witch escaped back.
Then this civil war would not last long.
Instead, I hope to see them kill each other and both suffer losses.
What Roger cared more about was the reason for their quarrel.
…
"What kind of organization is this Blood Moon Holy Grail? They only recruit women and not men. Could it be an organization that hates men?"
“There are radicals and moderates!”
"Tsk tsk... it has that smell."
Roger is still very concerned about the information related to the Ether Witch.
After reading this file.
He specifically asked the Qingquan Sect's intelligence system to always pay attention to the situation in the south.
…
From the perspective of time.
The Blood Moon Holy Grail Civil War took place in the early part of this month.
And the second half of the month.
The massacre that occurred in the central part of the southern continent completely shocked the entire Mistra - even Quinan!
The cause of the incident was the expansion of the planet.
A mountainous area more than 800 kilometers south of the Frog Claw Basin.
Two new areas were born at the same time!
One of them is from the subplane of Mystra.
There is a relatively primitive city-state there.
Civilization is not very developed.
But everyone is martial.
The folk customs are quite simple.
Most people in the city make a living by hunting.
And as this sub-plane merges into the main material world.
A large amount of forests also appeared on the surface of that area.
originally.
These forests would be the best cover.
It is enough to support the force called "Wildfire City" to gradually integrate into Mystra.
However, something went wrong.
Earlier this month.
A big secret realm appeared in the suburbs of Wildfire City!
They instinctively sent people to explore the great secret realm.
But he was attacked by a group of shadows walking in the shadow world!
That night.
Those shadows that came out of the great secret realm slaughtered the entire Wildfire City completely!
In the end, only more than 200 survivors were left.
They didn't keep these people out of kindness.
But to spread their notoriety!
…
In fact.
They also achieved the desired effect.
Now the whole of Mystra knows that this group of monsters that look like shadow killers are called "Sons of Slaughter"!
And he who rules over the Sons of Slaughter.
He is the one who holds the power of killing from the 8th historical world.
That is the Killing Mask who just assassinated Roger!
That's why.
Roger put a little more thought into this matter.
Not only use perception to capture anomalies.
And he also did several divinations.
Finally, more complete information was obtained.
…
All signs indicate.
The Mask of Killing has obtained the key to enter and exit the world of the 8th history.
Ten days after the massacre.
The Mask of Slaughter is officially unveiled.
He uses the divine magic: vision to announce his fame to the world.
Immediately following.
He did something incredible.
In the vision, he revealed the great secret place called "Dinosaur Villa" to the highly perceptive people of the entire southern continent.
Kill Mask claimed.
Dinosaur Villa has been completely contaminated by distorted matter.
It has become a paradise for monsters.
And as the owner of Dinosaur Villa.
He could certainly kill all the monsters by himself.
But he thought it was 'too boring'!
So he extended an invitation to all the ascenders who were interested in competing for the Twelve Secret Keys.
…
“I decided to have a killing party at Dinosaur Hill.
All those who want to kill people, steal treasures, exorcise demons, and become famous...
Anyone can come over!
I modified the rules of the Great Secret Realm.
At Dinosaur Mountain.
Killing will be the main theme from beginning to end.
Believe me.
This will be an absolutely fair and bloody fight.
And I will be involved in it myself.
don’t worry.
To ensure enough fun.
I'll weaken my own first.
For example.
this……"
…
In the vision.
Speaking of this.
Killing Mask threw a silver mask into Dinosaur Villa in front of everyone!
roar!
A velociraptor-like monster took it away.
Then it disappeared into the vast primeval forest!
…
"Historical Knowledge: You discovered the Twelve Secret Keys (Pure Silver Mask)"
…
"Pure Silver Mask: The key to controlling Dinosaur Villa, leading to the 8th Historical Realm (Sky Island)"
…
"bring it on!"
"Now no one knows where the mask has gone!"
"Let's have some fun killing people!"
"Dinosaur Villa will be open to everyone until the end of the month!"
"I'll wait for you here!"
"Cowards..."
The end of that extremely exaggerated speech.
It's a scene where the Mask of Slaughter seems to be laughing with his mouth about to split open!
Through a half-covered mask.
Roger could see his bright and clear eyes.
Judging from the eyes.
This guy is definitely not as crazy as he looks.
on the contrary.
He was very calm when he was giving his speech.
…
"This guy has good bone structure, he should be quite good-looking..."
Roger's absolute insight could not penetrate the vision.
One can only judge the appearance of the Killing Mask by intuition.
Without a doubt.
The Mask of Killing is inviting the "heroes of the world" to fight.
Considering His person and realm.
This move is reasonable.
What a pity.
Roger had no intention of paying any attention to him at all!
Fighting on enemy territory is a most unwise move.
Roger really wanted the sterling silver mask.
But the secret key won’t grow wings and fly away.
He had to be wary of whether the other party wanted to lure everyone into the secret realm and kill them all in one go.
In the process of killing.
Killing Mask should be able to obtain excess returns!
even.
Perhaps this is part of his 'immortality ritual'.
After all, the opponent is already level 149...
Anyway, Roger doesn't plan to participate!
Even if the other party has been so provocative.
He still decided to act .
"Unless you come to Taoyuan Mountain to fight."
"Otherwise I wouldn't go to a strange place!"
Roger sneered.
Then, he chose to block all the information related to the Killing Mask in his perception!
…
The next period of time.
Roger focused his information collection on the Great Secret Realm.
According to statistics.
The detailed information of the Great Secret Realms that have appeared are as follows:
…
"Great Secret Realm: Ten Absolute Scorched Earth
From: The 3rd History
Secret Key: Fire Whirlwind
Master: Ether Witch/Roger
Location: South Coast
…
"Great Secret Realm: Taoyuan Mountain
From: 9th History
Secret Key: Golden Carp
Owner: Roger
Coordinates: Southwest of Frog Claw Basin
…
"Big Secret: Dinosaur Villa
From: 8th History
Secret Key: Sterling Silver Mask
Owner: Killing Mask (suspected to be discarded)
Coordinates: Central part of the southern continent, where the scorched earth and primeval forest overlap.
…
besides.
Roger also has a shepherd's lamp from the second history in his hand.
It’s just that the second historical world has yet to appear.
And at the same time.
Roger sensed that the northern continent across the strait had begun to collapse.
A large amount of sea water poured back into the land.
The current coastline has spread to the former "Southern Graveyard" area.
And right there.
A new great secret realm is being generated.
What a pity.
Roger only divined the name "Glorious City".
It comes from the 12th history which is closest to the present world.
The rest of the information is vague.
Compared to Dinosaur Villa.
Roger would rather try his luck in the City of Glory.
He wanted to know if there had been any new changes to the river that once bounded the northern part of the Gem City.
He also wanted to know about the news about Paramount Manor and the northern part of the planet.
What a pity.
In this era of great planetary expansion.
The Qingquan Sect on this side of the strait also needs him.
Roger didn't take any chances.
He could only pray silently in his heart for Alan, Freya, Levi and others.
"And Stephanie and Cisco."
Roger added two more people to his prayer list.
After a while.
He added another name on it a little embarrassedly -
…
"Hachi"
…
"Why……"
"It's getting stronger, but there are more and more things I need to deal with."
"Why do I feel so powerless at such a young age?"
Roger sighed inwardly.
He thought about it seriously.
Things on the other side of the strait can only be dealt with after the southern continent calms down.
Although he won't go to Dinosaur Villa.
But we must keep an eye on the situation over there.
The Mask of Killing is definitely well prepared.
in addition.
The Ether Witch is not one to keep quiet.
Even if we exclude these two people.
Over the past month.
More than 10 upgraders have emerged in the southern continent!
Most of them come from the historical world.
Once it appears, it will trigger "vision (legend)".
The present world before history returns.
These people are capable of stirring up trouble in a certain area.
They join the competition in this world with their own purposes.
Roger dare not underestimate any opponent.
What he can do.
Only further becoming stronger!
…
"The key itself does not seem to be able to strengthen its owner."
“So I still have to rely on myself!”
Just think of this.
Roger's eyes focused on the list of persons.
Not long.
His eyes were focused on one of the names!
…
"It's too late to farm poison or ocean..."
"Just strike the iron!"
"Who says blacksmiths can't produce experts?"
Roger comforted himself like this.
Then I resolutely chose the second upgrade!
This time.
He still chose to ascend to heaven!
…
"The Path to Ascension: The requirements for Heavenly Ascension are as follows—
…
1. Bit level 0.49 (forging/completed)
…
2. At least one attribute reaches 25 (overfulfilled)
…
3. Smelting pillar items (0/3)
…
4. Upgrade Ceremony (Not completed/can be replaced by Upgrade Mission)
…
"Activated pillar items (Golden Carp/Fire Cyclone) detected. Do you want to remove their pillar properties?"
…
"Huh? The secret key can also remove pillar items?"
Roger's eyes lit up.
Then he made the decision without hesitation:
"Strip it hard for me!"
After a while.
The "Dragon Gate Pillar" corresponding to the golden carp and the "Scorched Earth and Stone" corresponding to the fire tornado appeared in Roger's palm.
Unfortunately, the Shepherd Soul Lamp has not been activated yet.
Otherwise, Roger would have collected all three pillar items at once!
Soothe the listless golden carp and fire tornado.
Roger easily stuffed the goal post into his body.
Then start smelting!
Immediately following.
He directly clicked on the upgrading ceremony!
It is still the familiar task release mode.
This time.
Roger simply skipped the "Elite" upgrade mission.
on the data bar.
…
"Upgrade Mission (Destiny Level)"
…
"Brief description: Forge an upgraded weapon with an SSS+ rating!"
…
"Rewards: Upgraded profession/domain and authority/extra 10 free attribute points/chance to upgrade three times at level 120"
…
"Forging status deduction in progress... Deduction completed, list of weapons that can be forged -
…
1. Red Moon
…
2. Green Fly
…
3. Ziying
…
4. Dragon silk
…
5. Golden Snake Dagger
…
6. Panlong Spear
…
…
7. High Explosive Pistol
…」
…
"It's really ironwork!?"
Roger was shocked.
But how do I get an SSS+ rating?
In his impression.
I have never made a weapon of this height by myself.
This level of upgraded weapons.
The actual combat effect is no less than that of Immortality, right?
Next second.
He mobilized the forging position.
Calmly deduce.
In an instant.
A large amount of knowledge flooded into Roger's mind.
The back of every craftable weapon.
A series of material lists appear.
Roger glanced over.
There are many rare materials among them.
However, all weapons have a common material requirement!
That is——
…
"Blood of the Enemy: Pick a significant enemy, kill him, and use his blood as a sacrifice, and the magic weapon will be created."
…
"What is a significant enemy?"
Roger frowned.
…
"Sixth sense: You realize that the Killing Mask will be a very suitable target. He is destined to compete with you for the right to kill. Before the fight between you and your enemy, you are natural enemies..."
…
"I'm not going!"
Roger flatly rejected his instinct.
You can kill Mask of Slaughter if you want.
But it has to be on your own turf!
Dinosaur Villa is such an obvious trap.
He won't go!
…
"Let's smelt the pillar items first..."
"Then let Ji Qiu help collect the materials."
"I'll consider the Blood of the Enemy when I encounter a suitable enemy..."
Roger quickly planned it out.
But at this moment.
There was a strong throbbing in his perception.
It's a super sense link!
Roger somewhat unexpectedly chose to answer the call.
On the other end of the phone.
But it was the Ether Witch who had just escaped!
…
"Mimi: You're addicted to playing trumpet, right?"
…
"Roger:??? (confused)"
…
"Mimi: Stop pretending. I underestimated you. The Mask of Killing, it was you too, right?"
…
"Roger: No!"
…
「Mimi: Hehe」
…
"Hint: The Ether Witch has ended the 'Super Sense Link'"
…
Roger just felt confused.
However, a few seconds later.
Ji Qiu excitedly led a magician in.
The wizard held a crystal ball.
At Ji Qiu's urging.
The picture in the crystal ball quickly unfolds!
Roger took a closer look.
In the picture.
The Mask of Killing is dueling with a top-notch monk!
Both sides fought fast.
The moves are dazzling.
But a few seconds later.
The Mask of Killing destroyed the monk's "Tian Gang Body" in one blow!
Under the power of that knife.
The monk flew backwards and fell into the "Dinosaur Villa".
His figure disappeared without a trace.
only.
At the last moment.
The monk actually used his tenacious will to launch a "Splitting Palm"!
At that time.
The palm wind blew past the ears of the Mask of Killing.
The mask shattered into pieces.
Under the mask.
A pale, gloomy but ridiculously handsome face was revealed.
…
"Ahaha, you look exactly like me!"
Roger taunted mercilessly:
"Is there anyone who really believes that I and Killer Mask are the same person?"
Ji Qiu and the wizard said nothing.
Roger laughed for a moment.
Suddenly I felt something was wrong.
"no……"
"How could anyone believe such a crude frame-up?"
Roger spread his hands to show that he couldn't understand.
Ji Qiu shook his head:
“A lot of things happened later.”
"It doesn't matter whether it's true or not."
"At least for most people."
"I think he's challenging you..."
Roger nodded and said:
"I understand, but I don't want to give the initiative to the other party."
Ji Qiu looked thoughtful.
The wizard said worriedly:
"Since the other party dares to do this, they must have made full preparations."
"The Lord Sect Leader's concerns are correct."
Roger took the opportunity to say confidently:
"Send me a vision."
"Let me clarify that the masked man is trying to scam me!"
"I will absolutely not go to Dinosaur Villa!"
"certainly……"
"He can come to Taoyuan Mountain to play!"
Ji Qiu scratched his head.
Seeing Roger's serious look.
He had no choice but to do as he was told.
…
…
It's the end of the month in a blink of an eye.
Central South Continent.
The edge of the scorched earth.
A pair of dusty drow rangers were walking steadily towards the direction of "Dinosaur Villa".
The two chatted as they walked.
…
"Ripley, remember, the first rule is always to keep a low profile. Damn, the black skin on us is already eye-catching enough, I don't want to attract more attention, understand?"
The drow on the left cursed.
Ripley nodded aggrievedly:
"Understood. I have always kept a low profile."
"Also, after you go in, the name Ripley will belong to me, and you have to come up with a new name."
Zhuo Er on the left said confidently.
Ripley waved his hand:
"If you like, this name is yours forever."
"From now on, you can call me Ciel."
"That's my brother's name."
Roger nodded with satisfaction.
The next moment.
He asked casually:
"You stole your brother's name, what about him?"
Ripley replied naturally:
"He has passed away."
Roger's tone sank:
"Feel sorry."
"It doesn't matter. I killed him with my own hands..."
Ripley said.
"Ah ha? I didn't realize you were that kind of person, Ciel."
Roger exclaimed.
"Uh, he slept with my fiancée..."
Ripley explained.
"Well done! People like this should be fought tooth for tooth, and doubled!"
Roger said.
"Well, it's okay. Actually, I slept with his fiancée before that..."
Ripley Road.
"1:1! Isn't that fair?"
Roger wondered.
"Yes, so we kept a tacit understanding and didn't do anything."
There was a hint of sadness in Ripley's tone:
…
“But the two women started arguing.
They both considered us two brothers as their private property.
After this incident was discovered.
Those two bitches went straight to the mistress.
You know.
The Drow clan is a matriarchal society.
The mistress's ruling was to order us two brothers to fight to the death.
Only one person can survive.
Then choose a woman to pledge allegiance to and become her or her dog.
Neither Charles nor I want to live alone.
But they were afraid that they would be discovered for letting the opponent win during the duel and would be sentenced to death by the angry mistress.
So we came up with an idea.
The day before the duel.
We met privately.
Let’s decide the winner by rock-paper-scissors…”
…
Roger interrupted:
"So you won?"
Ripley shook his head.
"No!"
“I lost.”
"So I was the one who was supposed to die that day."
"But during the duel, Charles didn't kill me as planned. Instead, he ran into my dagger..."
"that's all."
“I survived.”
"Charles is dead."
"Oh……"
"That was a story from many, many years ago. At that time, there were still many drow in the underground world."
His tone was somewhat sad.
Roger frowned slightly:
"Isn't this a story you just made up?"
Ripley shrugged.
"How about you make one up, too?"
Roger snorted.
Next second.
His eyes were focused on the empty city outside "Dinosaur Villa".
…
"Hint: You discovered 'Wildfire City'"
…
"Sixth Sense: You sense that 13 Ascendants are confronting each other in Wildfire City..."
…
“My story is simple.”
"Once upon a time there was a man who liked to scam people."
"And then he died."
Roger, who looked like a dwarf, smiled and patted Ripley on the shoulder.
"Let's go."
"Charles."
"Okay, brother."
…