Chapter 177

In the supernatural world.

There are many neutral organizations.

As for these neutral organizations, they are fine as long as they do not engage in destructive activities, take part in evil sacrificial rites, or organize supernaturals for large-scale operations.

The Three-Eyed God Holy Spirit Empire will not interfere with their existence.

But we need to check if any other named entities appear.

And the Star Orbit Dao Society, within the Three-Eyed God Holy Spirit Realm, is a very well-known neutral organization.

With the development of the Steam Surge Era.

The Star Orbit Dao Society has grown increasingly strong, becoming a force that even the Three-Eyed God Holy Spirit Empire cannot ignore.

The Star Orbit Dao Society venerates the great Spirit of Steam and Rail.

This also grants them a great advantage in the spiritual voyages of the supernatural world.

When it comes to obtaining steam cores, they have their own unique methods.

This is also one of Ta Ke's reasons for choosing the Star Orbit Dao Society.

Star Orbit Dao Society

Unlike others who passively join mysterious organizations.

Ta Ke has complete freedom to choose.

He followed the man named Aierluosi.

The two stopped in a fairly wide alley behind the market.

"Dong dong dong…" Aierluosi knocked on the door.

The wolf-dog beast head, about the size of a fist, on the door instantly came to life.

Although it was made of bronze, its details were lifelike.

Upon seeing Aierluosi and then glancing at Ta Ke beside him, the wolf-dog beast head finally spoke.

"Gusitafu is currently performing alchemy."

"Just say that the one who came is a refiner, and Gusitafu will naturally understand." Aierluosi immediately replied.

"A refiner?"

The wolf-dog beast head on the door slightly turned its head to look at Ta Ke.

"I heard that a very capable refiner has come to our market, is it him?"

Before Aierluosi could respond.

"Creak~"

The wooden door inlaid with copper slowly opened.

Behind the door lay endless, winding darkness.

"Come in!"

A voice sounded.

Ta Ke looked left and right, then followed Aierluosi inside.

This entire huge castle is filled with magical creatures.

To raise a magical creature to such a huge size would be impossible without over a hundred years.

Such a powerful being has undoubtedly undertaken multiple voyages in the supernatural world, and even participated in the Spirit Empire's external expansion campaigns.

He might even have participated in the God War.

If this lord is old enough.

Ta Ke recalled that the last God War took place about 120 years ago.

Passing through a curtain as dark as night.

Coming into view was a rather clean and tidy living room.

There were sofas, coffee tables, bonsai decorations, wall paintings in an ashen Gothic style, and glass vessels containing miniature ashen Gothic-style buildings.

Ta Ke had previously heard that in the southern part of the Sailunsi Duchy, there were places not illuminated by the Ashen Day.

Ashen Day

They greatly admire this twisted, fantastical, abstract ashen Gothic style.

In fact, Ta Ke did not particularly like fighting inside those houses.

Besides that, the more important point is.

The air was filled with a strange burnt smell.

Ta Ke immediately realized that an uncontrolled violent reaction had occurred during the quenching of some metal and leather materials, releasing a large amount of frenzied source energy that caused the leather and metal to completely shatter and be scrapped.

From the dark curtain beside them, a blurry human silhouette emerged.

"Are you the refiner that Shenglande has recently spoken of in such miraculous terms?" The voice, whether from a dark shadow or some extraordinary apparition, was exceptionally ethereal and lingering.

Refiner

Afterwards, Ta Ke took off his hood, bowed to that blurry figure, and then replied, "I don't know if I am the person you are referring to."

"But in the Shenglande Market, if there is no second supernatural being selling second- and third-tier perfect refined materials, then it must be me."

The blurry figure, Gusitafu, nodded slightly.

"Our Star Orbit Dao Society market has many Star Orbit stalls."

"You can understand that these special stalls are exclusively for supernatural beings such as supernatural alchemists and apothecaries who have the ability and willingness to cooperate with our Star Orbit Dao Society."

"Here, we do not inquire about your identity—whether you are a werewolf or a vampire, a core member of the Ashen Sun Church, or a steadfast believer of Shenglande, we hold no prejudice."

werewolf

vampire

Ashen Sun Church

"Even if you are the Ashen Sun Son, or the blasphemer Ta Ke, we will not interfere."

Ashen Sun Son

blasphemer Ta Ke

"As long as you are willing to set up a stall here."

"We are willing to engage in deep cooperation with you, guaranteeing your absolute safety."

Along with the explanation of this powerful being, a sixth-stage bishop, Gusitafu.

Ta Ke's eyes narrowed slightly.

Ta Ke just likes this chaotic neutral style—neither black nor white, positioned in the shadowy interlayer between light and dark.

And, from the other party's exposition tone.

Ta Ke realized that refiners seemed even more popular than he had imagined.

But after thinking it over, Ta Ke gradually understood.

Those with a bit of strength and wealth among the supermundane will try every means to obtain leader-level materials, then use elite materials as assistance.

But the ferocity of leader-level materials.

That's definitely a supermundane poison.

The soul loses control, the supermundane ecosystem mutates, the sequence collapses, the body separates.

Far too many of these supermundane beings die on the path to advancement.

At this point, the effect of a top-tier refiner is perfectly demonstrated.

The height of a refiner's refining methods determines the safety level for supermundane beings who consume that material when advancing.

Not to mention the danger of leader-level materials.

Just elite-level materials being able to reach the safety level.

Such material is already an existence of the 'Refining Expert' level.

Such material can already attract countless supermundane beings.

Moreover, Ta Ke's refining level far exceeds safety, reaching an almost perfect harmless level.

In his thoughts, Ta Ke slowly said.

"Actually, I'm not too lacking in sales channels for this kind of resource; in fact, I sell resources here more to collect the resources I need myself."

Having heard Ta Ke's implication, Gustav examined Ta Ke for a moment before speaking again: "The warehouse of the Star Orbit Market also has collected quite a few resources; perhaps you'll find what you need."

"Third order, light lord-level soul materials or source-energy materials."

Ta Ke said bluntly.

After a moment's thought, Gustav then shook his head and said.

"Lord-level materials are too rare."

"Even our market doesn't have any."

"The best third-order material we currently have is a 39th-level quasi-lord-level blue whale ocean crystal."

Ta Ke quickly pondered.

"A 39th-level quasi-lord ocean crystal is the same level as the mountain giant bear I absorbed when I advanced to the second order."

"The thing is indeed good, but..."

Ta Ke raised his head to look at the sixth-order archbishop-level Gustav.

"Do you have leader-level light materials?"

"Yes, but the light isn't very thorough!" Gustav said after a moment's thought.

Ta Ke: "..."

"The materials of the sun-loving giant eagles in the floating border of the world's Antarctic region." Gustav explained.

Upon hearing that, Ta Ke understood.

Ta Ke in Xiluo'er, with the dwarf Bajins, and even the light materials Ta Ke himself inquired about in the black market, partly consisted of sun giant eagle crystal materials.

Such materials possess scorching light power.

But they lack divine power.

Just as Gustav said, there is light, but the light is not very thorough.

But even so.

Ta Ke had only heard of such news.

But he had actually obtained none of them.

For such rare-attribute leader-level materials, if you try to buy them with money, no one will sell,

most are traded through barter.

The scarcity of leader-level materials is not something to be spoken of lightly.

If it weren't for Ta Ke having the identity of a refiner and astonishing strength,

the Bajins side would definitely not be willing to produce a third-order lord-level dragon crystal material.

This archbishop-level strongman here is willing to produce a third-order quasi-lord-level material, apparently also out of respect for Ta Ke's status as a top-tier refiner.

"I need a quasi-lord-level blue whale ocean crystal, and a leader-level sun giant eagle material."

"About how much magic gold?"

In his thoughts, Ta Ke looked at the sixth-order archbishop-level strongman Gustav.

Ta Ke needs light-system materials.

But it is not absolutely necessary to have divine properties.

Having divine properties would certainly allow Ta Ke to better manifest his angel-sequence abilities.

Without them, Ta Ke borrowing the angel-sequence traits of the Steam High Tower would still not weaken his manifested angel-sequence abilities.

The sun giant eagle's materials can completely serve as a backup.

"Free!"

Gustav answered Ta Ke's question in a calm tone.

Upon hearing that, Ta Ke knew the other party intended to sell to him at the highest price.

"Then what do I need to do?" Ta Ke asked, knowing exactly what was needed.

Gustav smiled.

He began to take a liking to this supermundane wizard-refiner before him who wanted to advance to the third order.

In the coming three months, you can sell on consignment, or come here to the stall we have prepared for you.

Our professional sales staff will help you sell these top‑tier elite materials.

To ensure the height and depth of our cooperation.

For each Gray Night cycle, you need to refine at least two leader‑grade materials.

Rest assured, we will guarantee your benefits.

It will be only higher than the proportion those dwarves give you.

Upon hearing that, Ta Ke vaguely understood quite a few things.

Nowadays.

Forces from all sides are gathering toward Saint Lande.

In the past two days, the Steam Daily also reported that low‑ and mid‑tier geniuses from the major city‑states, as well as elite transcendent teams, have been continuously stationed in Saint Lande.

Among these many city‑state genius transcendent beings, there are no shortage of first‑, second‑, and third‑tier transcendent beings possessing formidable transcendent talent.

At this time, within the underground city black market's Star‑Orbit Market, news has come out about the transmission of top‑grade refined materials.

Naturally, this will attract many transcendent beings with astonishing wealth.

By then, the Star‑Orbit Market will have no trouble making money.

Having figured all this out, Ta Ke gave a slight nod.

Since that's the case, let's cooperate happily!

Happy cooperation!

Inside the Magic Castle, the two formally reached an agreement.