Chapter 231: Old Days vs Dark Sun (5k)

With the arrival of Beweis Tuswen and Xiluoer,

Everyone in the small compartment of the room stood up.

Everyone had previously received a plan for action.

The specific action mission, however, is still unknown to everyone.

Scanning the crowd with his gaze, Beweis Tuswen spoke softly.

"Today, the target of the La Mo Er Divine Punishment Squad is a herder expert from the Dark Sun Church who has been secretly observing near the La Mo Er Lighthouse all along."

"At the same time, he is also one of the Four Knights of the Dark Sun Holy Son."

Upon saying that,

Everyone in the small room slightly held their breath.

This is La Mo Er; they cultivate here, and it is very close to the God-defier Taku.

And this operation, unexpectedly, has touched upon the source of the Dark Sun Holy Son's power.

God-defier VS Dark Sun Holy Son!

Those who know the situation naturally understand what kind of confrontation and game this is.

Those who don't know have also vaguely guessed it.

Dark Sun Holy Son!

The offspring of the Dark Sun Evil God, born as the bearer of Dark Sun power, possessing strong evil god traits, and also able to summon the great Dark Sun at any time.

And the Dark Sun Holy Son's knights.

Are the lower-ranking sequence of the Dark Sun Holy Son.

While possessing some of the Dark Sun Holy Son's traits, their own strength is astonishingly strong.

The Dark Sun Holy Son "Wen De Er Fu Lang Xi Si"'s Four Knights: two open, two hidden.

Everyone knows the two open knights.

But very few people know the two hidden knights.

"Then, who is one of the Four Knights we need to deal with today?"

The one who asked was Count Ao Si Lin.

"A Rank 5 Dark Sun Steam Herder, Mei Lai De!" Beweis Tuswen replied.

Mei Lai De?

For a moment, everyone quickly searched their memories for information about this Dark Sun herder, Mei Lai De.

"I remember that Mei Lai De seems not to be of the Steam Sequence; did I misremember?" Count Ao Si Lin looked around somewhat doubtfully.

He tried to find the exact answer.

"I also remember that this guy is a devout believer of the Dark Sun, a powerful Dark Sun ecology herder, and not of the Steam Sequence."

"When he was Rank 4 before, at the East Coast Steam Ice-free Port, he looted and performed blood sacrifices on several merchant ships."

"The Dark Sun ecology he herded above has grown to an astonishing extent; the power of plague, pollution, and mutation spread along the dock walkways, permeating a large area of the dock district, afflicting many people."

"At that time, I was still nearby there, having been assigned an inspection mission."

"That Mei Lai De is a rather dangerous guy; he left a deep impression on me!"

The speaker, the Steam Traveler Ke Li Si Te,

He is a Steam Traveler, possessing strong and swift long-distance travel ability.

For others, reaching the Steam Ice-free Port takes several days, but for him it only takes a few hours.

But his explanation also did not explain why that originally devout believer of the Dark Sun faith would master the Steam Sequence.

Everyone turned their gaze toward Beweis Tuswen.

Beweis Tuswen spoke slowly.

"Mei Lai De was indeed not before, but now he is."

"The Steam Sequence is a very powerful extraordinary sequence, allowing extraordinary beings to use stronger steam energy."

"It is also able to fully enhance the extraordinary being's soul, flesh, extraordinary state, and sequence ecology—a 'transcendence' sequence of the new era."

"Everyone knows this."

"Not only the Three-Eyed God Holy Spirit Realm, which uses the steam industrial system and steam tower ecology to nurture and cultivate the 'Steam Core,'"

"Even the Dark Sun Church tries every means to cultivate its own Steam Core."

"As far as I know, the Dark Sun Church has also gradually found a way to merge the Steam Core with the Dark Sun Sequence and how to open it."

"Not only does this Mei Lai De, a lower-ranking knight of the Dark Sun Holy Son whom we are facing this time, master the power of the Steam Sequence,"

"Even the Dark Sun Holy Son, Wen De Er Fu Lang Xi Si, will master the power of the Steam Sequence."

"They have felt the power of the Steam Era and are actively embracing the new era."

Beweis Tuswen's explanation left everyone somewhat silent for a moment.

The enemy is also actively embracing the new era, which is truly not good news.

"So the opponent we will face this time will be a powerful Rank 5 Dark Sun Steam Herder." Bo Lan Ke frowned slightly.

"Not only that."

Beweis Tuswen spoke slowly again.

"We also face a herder tower!"

Herder Tower!

Moreover, it is a tower of a powerful Rank 5 herder, capable of summoning the Dark Sun tower at any time.

For a moment, everyone felt the pressure.

After all, this is the base of operations of one of the Dark Sun Holy Son's Four Knights; even a Sixth Rank Bishop powerhouse dare not say they would surely win.

Although the opponent is strong, if we can catch them, even take them down.

Whether it's striking against the Dark Sun Saint Son, or our own standing in the era's tide, there will be an improvement.

Even... we ourselves can accumulate some legendary traits.

At this moment, Count Oslin gave a slight nod and said.

Legendary trait?

Even Taku couldn't help but glance at Count Oslin.

Does this guy also want to forge his own legendary ring staff?

Within Saint Rand, someone has already forged a legendary ring staff; moreover, Count Oslin, whose wealth is astonishing, undoubtedly also harbors such a thought.

Alright!

Bevis Twain slowly spoke, looking at Krist, and handed over a concealed stratum coordinate.

Dark Sun Steam Herder Merled is nearby; this small stratum is highly concealed.

Understood!

As a Steam Walker, Krist can undertake deep stratum traversal.

Others cannot actively reach this deep coordinate.

But by driving his steam locomotive, he can lead everyone into that region.

As Bevis Twain elaborated, and everyone entered the final preparation stage.

Beside, the fire-spitting wizard 'Andre' Taku has remained in a tranquil observation state.

The observation targets are Count Oslin and Steam Walker Krist.

Even if Bevis Twain recruited them into the God's Punishment Squad, it does not imply absolute trust.

This time, the order is to capture one of the Dark Sun Saint Son's Four Horsemen.

Taku thus took the chance to see if these two would act unusually.

At least, for now, there seem to be none.

This first mission of the God's Punishment Squad, as Count Oslin said, is to accumulate some legendary traits.

Second, to strike the Dark Sun Church, focusing on Dark Sun Saint Son Wendel Francis.

If we capture them dead, that's fine.

If we capture them alive.

Then Taku can give Wendel Francis a proper lesson!

Several minutes later.

Wuu wuu wuu...

Accompanied by the urgent, clear rumble of the steam locomotive.

Those aboard the steam locomotive of the God's Punishment Squad swiftly entered the dark depths of the Spirit Realm stratum.

Under the influence of Krist's Steam Walker ability.

The steam locomotive, carrying everyone, began to delve deep into the stratum dimension.

The surrounding scenery began to turn bizarre and fantastical.

The land occasionally filled with steam.

Occasionally turning into an abyss.

Even the steam locomotive would travel across the vast starry sky.

As passengers, everyone silently examined this miraculous stratum scene.

As we continually drew near.

Taku, seated at the rear, also silently deployed a series of actions.

Taku dispatched Soul Curtain Shadows one after another.

If possible, Taku would try to capture them alive in this operation.

When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes back.

This is Taku's best response to his investigation of the Lamor Steam Lighthouse concerning the Dark Sun Steam Herder Merled over this period.

When Merled investigated Taku, Taku likewise conducted a deep stratum investigation of him.

At this time, the Soul Curtain Shadows released by Taku carried Seal Boundary Stones of various sizes, the Ancient Star Tree, and even a Wondrous Cottage.

The blockade targeted Merled's potential escape positions and means to counter the tower there.

Isn't Merled fond of hiding inside towers to peek out?

Then there's no need for you to come out.

Almost there!

Taku was feeling the steam locomotive's strong power.

Krist at the locomotive's front spoke softly.

That place is a very concealed Dark Sun minor stratum.

Saying this, Krist lifted his head and glanced at the sky; within this deep stratum, the Dark Sun's outline is clearly visible.

Here, the Dark Sun's power is already strong enough.

Once we enter, the Dark Sun's pollution power will become even stronger, and we will just go straight in.

The master of that stratum, Merled will surely notice us; he might flee.

With Krist's many concerns expressed.

Bevis Twain silently reflected for a moment, then softly said: "Don't worry, just go straight in."

Blasphemers will help us oppose the Dark Sun!

God‑defiler!

When those words were spoken, Bo Lan Ke and Xi Luo Er both felt a stir in their hearts.

"Is Ta Ke about to abandon this identity?"

Count Ao Si Lin and Ke Li Si Te both felt a slight joy in their hearts.

They both harbored thoughts of forging legendary equipment.

They themselves might not be able to create great legendary traits.

But!

If they act alongside those defying the heavens, such as God‑defiler Ta Ke,

co‑creating great events and getting a supporting role, for example, is also a way to cement their own legendary traits.

After all, in the tide of the age, not everyone can be at its very center; they only need to be near the center, which is enough.

Having just passed through a solidified layer‑realm passage.

"Buzz—"

A vast, terrifying, dark, oppressive, evil‑radiating massive Dark Sun.

Instantaneously reflected above everyone's heads.

The enormity of 【Dark Sun】.

Nearly occupying one‑third of the sky's outline.

This terrifying 【Dark Sun】 made everyone's complexion shift slightly.

Under such a 【Dark Sun】 shroud, it would be a death sentence.

Immediately after,

Above the heavens.

"Wooo—…"

A deep, resonant, vast steam roar rose.

Then, a not‑very bright yet star‑like outline slowly rose.

It was an Old Star.

Although not as massive as the 【Dark Sun】, it was about one‑tenth its size.

Yet it blocked a large portion of the Dark Sun's contaminating power.

Next!

Within the Old Star's outline, dazzling light burst forth.

Amid the scorching glow, a flowing‑light feathered blade, an angel in light and flame form, shone brilliantly.

Old Star, Steam Angel!

Deeper in the layer‑realm, it rose, intersecting in brilliance.

Opposing the massive Dark Sun's outline.

Though still weaker than the tower‑condensed terrifying Dark Sun, it already countered most of its power.

This already made everyone unafraid of the Dark Sun's influence here.

Moreover, that holy light began to illuminate the whole world.

If it continues, it may even maintain the advantage.

"God‑defiler!"

"Steam Angel!"

"Is this the Meditative Star?"

"Is this Ta Ke's power?"

Examining this unfathomable soaring phenomenon, a mysterious force capable of opposing the tower's Dark Sun power.

Everyone on the steam locomotive was deeply shaken.

Each of them was also a top‑tier genius master.

But compared with God‑defiler Ta Ke at this moment, they were far inferior.

At this moment, Ta Ke, having completed the preliminary operation, also let out a sigh of relief.

Ta Ke projected a soul veil into the deep‑space dimension, then fully unleashed the power of the Old Star Book, guiding the Old Star's descent.

Simultaneously, using the soul veil, he fully manifested Ta Ke's 【Angel·Light Feather Blade】.

Fortunately, this is a wizard ability that can be wielded via the soul veil.

Combined with Ta Ke's own terrifying source energy flowing in.

The Old Star and Angel forms both blossomed, additionally borrowing some of Sheng Lan De's 【World】 power.

Within this layer‑realm.

Ta Ke now possessed the power to counter the tower's Dark Sun.

While the crowd was observing,

they heard the fire‑breathing wizard "An De Lie" behind them speak with admiration.

"God‑defiler Ta Ke's strength is terrifyingly great!"

"I once thought I could contend with him, but now I see I'm far off."

An De Lie wore a look that seemed to say, "I only wish I were stronger."

Unaware of the true situation, Count Ao Si Lin and Ke Li Si Te, who drove the little locomotive, couldn't help but nod slightly, deeply agreeing with An De Lie's remarks.

Meanwhile, Bo Lan Ke, seated in front of "An De Lie", twitched his eye corner continuously.

So this is playing awkwardly with me, huh!

……

Above the Dark Sun Pasturing High Tower.

Feeling the mysterious power coming from the depths of the Stratum Realm.

And the Former Days Stars and Angels that resisted the Dark Sun's power.

Mei Lai De's expression was utterly solemn.

This time's enemy, not only are they ill-intentioned.

This strength is also quite terrifying.

Moreover, there's no need to mention the god-defier Ta Ke, who watches covetously from the shadows.

"Ta Ke, has his strength already grown to this extent?" Mei Lai De, whose hand had already clenched into a fist, whispered.

Former Days Stars! Steam Angels!

Both shone brightly, their light continuously pouring into the Stratum World.

And the distant Dark Sun Pasturing High Tower also revealed a clear outline.

"According to the previous grouping, move out!"

Following Bei Weis·Tu Wen's orders.

Bei Weis·Tu Wen brought Xi Luo Er, and after the shadow light curtain swept over, the two vanished directly.

Ke Li Si Te, with one hand, cleaved.

The steam locomotive was severed between Count Ao Si Lin and Bo Lan Ke.

Ke Li Si Te took Count Ao Si Lin, driving the accelerating, low-roaring steam locomotive, and charged straight ahead.

"Later, don't show mercy; blast them to death for me."

Ke Li Si Te turned his head and said to Count Ao Si Lin.

"As for safety, rest assured; my escape ability within this tower, I wouldn't claim first place, but top three is solid."

"Understood, as long as your train is fast enough, I can show you how ruthless my methods are." Count Ao Si Lin said in a hoarse voice.

"Hehe... I like your words."

At that moment, large numbers of third-rank and fourth-rank human fallen, blood clan fallen, and werewolf fallen surged forth from within the Pasturing High Tower.

Shortly after, Ao Si Lin and Ke Li Si Te were already engaged in fierce combat against the tower's forces at the front.

At this time, Ta Ke brought Bo Lan Ke, approaching the tower from another direction.

"How did you do that?"

Bo Lan Ke, wrapped in shadow, asked in a low voice.

"After a while, you'll naturally know."

"Also, when you go in, be careful; that guy is very formidable."

As a fifth-rank spellcaster tower, the difficulty of attacking remains very high.

The tower's concealment and masking properties are extremely strong. Not to mention, it also holds the power of the Dark Sun Altar.

Even Ta Ke can only enter it to gather more information.

Ta Ke was in the midst of charging forward.

"Boom—..."

The ground surged up like a wave, several dozen meters high, spreading from both sides toward Ta Ke.

Ta Ke, who had long been prepared, grabbed Bo Lan Ke with one hand.

"Arcane... Fire!"

"Bang!"

Accompanied by a dull sound, Bo Lan Ke was launched by Ta Ke like an arcane bullet, straight toward the Pasturing High Tower.

Ta Ke lightly leapt, avoiding the attack of this earthen sorcery.

On the Pasturing High Tower, dozens of tentacles sprang out, lunging to strangle Bo Lan Ke.

"Sword's Edge!"

Bo Lan Ke instantly transformed into endless sword light, swiftly cutting down many tentacles, then leapt through the window into the tower.

Just as he landed, several fourth-rank pirates dressed as Dark Sun fallen lunged at Bo Lan Ke to kill him.

Bo Lan Ke surged forward with his sword.

Ta Ke also took the opportunity to slip into the tower via shadow.

Before entering, Ta Ke glanced at the enormous Dark Sun outside.

Even with Ta Ke's Former Days opposing the Dark Sun,

that terrifying power continues to accumulate.

Here, after all, it's the enemy's home ground, and the advantage of Dark Sun power remains.

Ta Ke took a deep breath and gave a light laugh.

"I have more tricks up my sleeve than just these."

As his words fell, Ta Ke fiercely struck the rock wall of the Pasturer's High Tower with a palm.

With that slap, a potent seed of fire was driven straight into the rampart's interior.

During this time, Mei Lai De tended to the Steam World ecology that Ta Ke had ignited.

Drawing source energy felt great, but it also set him ablaze.

As Ta Ke's palm fell, one could clearly feel deep within the tower, there were rumblings of steam.

This place has already been "contaminated" by the "Steam·World".

And as Ta Ke pulled,

The ecology here quickly mirrors that of the Old-Day Stars.

"Have you heard the steam rumbling from the Old-Day Stars?"

Ta Ke's eyes narrowed slightly.

"Soon, within the Sheng Lan De range, everyone of the Dark Sun Church will hear it!"