Chapter 210: Phase Walk Supernatural Ability vs. Seal Barrier

Ta Ke sat cross-legged.

The first experiment to be conducted was the supernatural ability 【Phase Walk】.

【Phase Walk】 possesses extremely strong penetration ability.

Crossing complex strata.

The dimensions of dream and reality.

The walk of deep-space exile.

For the supernatural ability 【Phase Walk】, these are not big problems.

But this time.

"Bang!"

The slight bursting of bubbles spread around Ta Ke.

【Phase Walk】 penetrated the barrier's bulwark.

Failure!

Ta Ke felt the cold, strange-material barrier entity beneath his feet.

Ta Ke had already prepared for this failure.

After all, the Dungeon Demon King Mei Fei Si Tuo was once trapped to death.

If he could use 【Phase Walk】 to escape from there, he would surely try every means to leave.

Ta Ke pondered that his 【Phase Walk】, compared to the opponent's, was about five to six times stronger in basic supernatural ability traits.

It should be a little stronger, just a bit.

Now it seems, it's only a little stronger.

Mei Fei Si Tuo couldn't break free of anything, and Ta Ke also had no way to break through.

As for breaking this barrier's bulwark and escaping by physical means,

don't even think about it.

The bulwark-sealed barrier, once entered, can have strong spatial properties.

"Looks like!"

The cross-legged Ta Ke, his palm beneath the wizard robe, rubbed slightly.

"Supernatural abilities won't work."

"Then..."

Ta Ke, after taking a deep breath, slowly protruded.

"Behold my Steam World!"

"Whoo..."

A very faint steam roar burst forth with extremely weak ripples.

Ta Ke used the SSS-exclusive supernatural talent 【Steam-World Origin Spirit State】, beginning to slowly infiltrate and ignite the seal-barrier small world.

Unbeknownst to him, ten minutes had passed.

And the Holy Light Knight Dao Ge La Si did not appear.

Without a doubt, that knight who believed in light had disappeared into the dark depths.

As Bei Wei Si·Tu Wen rose to his feet,

everyone else also rose.

Ta Ke in the crowd, his brows furrowed, seemed deep in thought.

"Dao Ge La Si should have disappeared into the dark depths; fortunately… this time, our team still has another who wields great light power."

Saying this, Bei Wei Si·Tu Wen looked toward Ta Ke.

And everyone's gaze followed Bei Wei Si·Tu Wen to fall on Ta Ke.

"An De Lie, on the Magic Long Bridge later, we'll see your light power."

Bei Wei Si·Tu Wen said cheerfully.

"No problem!"

Ta Ke nodded.

"Set out!"

After looking left and right, Bei Wei Si·Tu Wen took the lead, plunging into the darkness to one side.

The others followed one after another.

Ta Ke in the crowd silently pondered the results of this experiment.

During those ten minutes, neither long nor short, Ta Ke attempted to use 【Steam-World Origin Spirit State】 to resonate with and infiltrate the seal-barrier small world.

It was not like the case where ordinary ecology would be slightly permeable.

The seal-barrier small world strongly resisted external forces.

But the good news is.

Ta Ke's steam power could still, via this SSS-exclusive supernatural talent that broke the talent upper limit, continuously infiltrate, though the efficiency was relatively low.

Of course, this also had to do with Ta Ke not going all-out.

At the same time, it was also because Ta Ke's current SSS-exclusive supernatural talent wasn't high enough.

After all, Ta Ke's SSS-exclusive talent was only 2020%, having just crossed the threshold without advancing much further.

In the 1000% to 2000% supernatural talent tier.

It takes two talent fragments to increase one percentage point.

After breaking through the 2000% supernatural talent barrier.

Then it requires 5 talent fragments to increase by one percent.

Ta Ke needs to gradually accumulate to be able to stack the effect.

However, in the current 2020% state, one can interact to a certain extent with this kind of seal barrier small world that blocks Phase Walk.

But Ta Ke believes that, as he improves, the effect of this talent will inevitably get better.

Overall!

Ta Ke's Steam-World Origin Spirit State has an effect on the seal barrier small world, but the effect is not large.

It may take one or two months, even several months, to complete the Steam-World fusion with the seal barrier small world in a certain area.

Although it won't be fatal.

But it will also be quite troublesome.

Also...

Those fragmented seal barrier small world pieces, because they are broken, radiate outward, making their power more active.

Others cannot use this, but I seem to be able to...

However, these fragments are all large pieces.

Let's look for some fragments later to see if we can put them into the Magic Cottage.

Hmm... first try loading small fragments as an experiment to see the effect.

If we directly use large fragments, my newly born Magic Cottage might not be able to withstand it.

The group proceeded along the underground world, through the cave path opened by the dwarves, continuously going deeper.

…………

About two hours later.

In a sunken underground ravine.

Ta Ke, in a state of shadow concealment, is observing nearby a piece of seal barrier stone about the size of a buffalo, slightly floating.

This place is relatively close to the dwarves' treasure.

Everyone stopped to rest and prepare for battle.

Steam Assassin Anna Belle went ahead to scout.

Ta Ke, meanwhile, was to look around for any seal barrier fragments.

And at that moment, he happened to find some.

However, Ta Ke did not rashly approach.

Just now, when Ta Ke suggested checking nearby for seal barrier fragments,

Bevis Twain then told Ta Ke.

Seal barrier stone naturally possesses strong sealing ability.

It is very similar to the Demon-Banning Stone statue of the Eastern Continent, and even stronger.

If the safety of the surroundings is uncertain, it's still better for mages not to get close casually.

After examining that piece of seal barrier stone for a moment, Ta Ke gradually focused his precise vision.

It naturally has a strong restraining effect on the flow of source energy.

This is also one way the sealing trait restrains mages: source energy cannot flow, spells cannot respond, and thus magic naturally ceases to exist.

The same applies to other extraordinary beings.

However, for classes like warriors, knights, and assassins, their reliance on source energy is not as great as that of mages.

In a situation where neither side uses source energy, mages will appear rather dull!

However, for me, it's not a big problem.

This does not greatly affect my divine ability Phase Walk.

As long as one does not pass through the seal barrier wall, Phase Walk is fine.

Also...

Ta Ke gradually approached the seal barrier stone.

When the distance was close enough and it had already affected Ta Ke's magic,

Ta Ke pinched with one hand.

Whoosh... la...

The blazing flames burst forth accordingly.

Releasing my Flame Heart via source energy doesn't work.

But releasing my Flame Heart via divine power still works.

Essentially, my divine ability Flame Heart uses the same ability as Phase Walk, and is not affected by source energy sealing.

Not bad.

The Magic Cottage's traits should also be affected, and may even be unable to open its magical door due to the input of the seal barrier stone.

But... using Phase Walk to enter and exit is still fine.

Around that piece of seal barrier stone, about the size of a buffalo and entirely iron-blue in color.

After attempting Phase Walk to confirm there's no problem,

Ta Ke tried to open the magic bracelet, but as expected, it couldn't be opened at all.

The magic door was sealed shut.

Interesting!

Ta Ke smiled.

Immediately, Ta Ke placed his single palm on that piece of seal barrier stone.

"Go!"

Phase Ability activated instantly.

"Bang!" the Phase Bubble burst.

【Seal Barrier Stone】 remained completely still.

"Huh?"

Ta Ke's brow twitched slightly.

After a moment of thought, Ta Ke again raised his single palm, subsequently greatly activating Phase Ability.

A large amount of spatial phase power surging forth like a tide quickly gathered, wrapping the 【Seal Barrier Stone】.

Just then, something surprising happened.

The Seal power permeating the surrounding space.

As Ta Ke's Phase Divine Ability wrapped the 【Seal Barrier Stone】.

It actually quickly disappeared.

This scene left Ta Ke stunned.

After a little thought, Ta Ke suddenly understood the reason, and couldn't help but laugh.

"I can't pass through you; turns out... you also can't pass through me!"

Immediately, Ta Ke lightly raised his hand.

The 【Seal Barrier Stone】 was easily lifted.

"Interesting!"

"Taking it back allows detailed study of this property."

"The nature of this thing is quite not simple."

"If I use my Steam World to complete the steam cycle, I don't know whether this magical seal and barrier power can be used by me!"

"Hmm... awaits exploration."

Afterward, Ta Ke made a throw.

Throwing the 【Seal Barrier Stone】 into the Magic Cottage.

When Ta Ke withdrew the phase power.

Hum...

The 【Seal Barrier Stone】's powerful seal force quickly spread.

While sealing the Magic Cottage, it also diffused the seal power outward, also sealing the external area with 【Seal】.

This small experiment made Ta Ke nod slightly.

"Seal power is extremely formidable."

"No wonder there's no use of fragments of this powerful and rare 【Seal Barrier Small World】 outside."

"Not to mention that normal means cannot transport it."

"Even if great effort is expended to move it out, placing it at home merely adds difficulty for oneself."

"Anyone with a sound mind wouldn't inflict this upon themselves."

"However, there should also be some research teams outside, but the effect... no sound, meaning it likely failed."

Immediately, Ta Ke again activated phase power to perform phase wrapping on the 【Seal Barrier Stone】.

With the phase power wrapping, Ta Ke could this time normally use the Magic Bracelet.

Ta Ke's condensed phase power can completely settle, allowing long-term seal preservation of the 【Seal Barrier Stone】.

"Anna Bei'er should also head back soon."

Thinking thus, Ta Ke looked left and right, then silently walked toward the base.