Chapter 233: Knight Collaboration, One Death, One Dispatch! (5K)

Two knights of the Dark Sun Saint!

Within this Pasturer's Tower, there are actually two knights of the Dark Sun Saint.

This truly is an unexpected delight.

Ta Ke's previous investigations all employed soul shadows, probing deeper dimensional realms; the concealment was undeniably strong, so the enemy could not possibly detect them.

Moreover, it wasn't until just before the operation that Beiweis·Tu Wen issued the specific attack objectives.

Obviously!

The opponent could not have pre‑emptively set up ambushes and personnel.

And the Dark Sun ecology here clearly shows no sign of preparation!

At this moment.

Yet a second guardian knight of the Dark Sun Saint appeared here.

Undoubtedly, this is an unexpected gain.

At this moment, the girl clad in black leather armor possessed strong Dark Sun traits, even a faint aura of the Dark Sun Saint.

It was similar to the information Ta Ke gathered while observing Mei Lai De.

Of course, another reason to confirm the opponent as a dual Dark Knight is the Reaper sequence!

Because Ta Ke had seen the Reaper‑provided talent lineage on Wen De Er.

It can basically be confirmed that this Steam Reaper girl is the guardian knight of the Dark Sun Saint.

Reaper sequence.

It is a peculiar transcendental sequence born from the combination of the "Mechanical Life" calamity and death.

Through its own hunting, it reaps.

It can acquire, to some extent, the opponent's life essence, a transcendental source.

It possesses certain Forbidden traits.

Moreover, the higher the transcendental talent of the hunted, the higher its level, the more transcendental and life essence it gains.

Transcendents of this kind of sequence can gradually enhance their "transcendental talent".

It belongs to one of the very rare transcendental sequences within the transcendental system.

It is said that the Reaper sequence, if handled carelessly, will even reap its own cultivated ecology.

Therefore, the cultivation ecology of the Reaper sequence is extremely difficult to arise.

Reaper sequence.

Among the assassin sequences Ta Ke knows, it ranks among the top‑tier transcendental sequences.

Many assassins, thieves, scouts and the like dream of someday obtaining the powerful Reaper sequence.

But even such a powerful transcendental sequence

still must follow the era's version.

This girl absorbed a steam core, forging her own Steam Reaper sequence.

As the tower transmitted waves of clashing combat.

Darkness writhed within the tower like a colossal beast.

Girl, wizard.

Under the gun's effect, they were in a stalemate.

The Forbidden object's gaze, targeting the soul as deterrence!

It makes Xinxi Ya dare not act rashly.

This shot may not be fatal, but it will grievously wound her, which would be troublesome.

Moreover, this silent one reached the wizard behind him; definitely not an ordinary person.

A single slip could cause her to fall because of it.

Clashes between the strong sometimes occur in the blink of an eye.

At least before they can figure out the opponent's baffling method just now.

She must wait for the timing to counter.

Grasping the timing is crucial.

As long as you seize that fleeting timing to dodge the opponent's attack, an instant counter‑kill is possible.

"You… who are you!"

The girl Xinxi Ya spoke slowly.

"You… haven't you already guessed?"

The indifferent voice from behind made Xinxi Ya's body stiffen slightly.

"God Defiler!"

Her hoarse throat trembled a bit.

"Correct answer."

A corner of her eye glanced at the light seeping in through the window.

If the person behind is God Defiler Ta Ke, then who is the angel outside?

Such an incomprehensible miraculous method.

Made Xinxi Ya suddenly feel her throat dry.

Lord Saint Crown Guardian repeatedly reminded them.

That God Defiler Ta Ke is extremely hard to deal with; if they encounter him, remember to be careful and never get too close.

As soon as they approach, the opponent will detect their presence.

Therefore, they have never dared to go to La Mo Er, lest they disturb the Holy Son Highness and the Holy Crown Guardian's plan.

But they never expected that today.

That blasphemer Ta Ke actually dared to take the initiative.

Moreover, they even ventured into such a deep position.

It let him deeply realize how true the Holy Crown's words were.

What made her even more apprehensive was that

She was restrained by the blasphemer Ta Ke.

The opponent, merely by aiming with a supernatural firearm fused with a forbidden seal, succeeded in restraining her.

"Hah… inhale…"

Xin Xi Ya tried to keep her breathing steady in order to seek the "Opportunity".

Her A-rank 182% supernatural talent "Opportunity".

It allows her to seize the fleeting moment and maximize it to the extreme; within this wonderful "Opportunity" range, she is the absolute ruler, slayer, and finisher.

Just as Xin Xi Ya continually sought the "Opportunity",

Xin Xi Ya felt the brewing terror in the silence behind her, growing ever clearer, even giving her a chill.

Meanwhile, the surrounding "World" became increasingly unreal, even foreign.

"That blasphemer Ta Ke is an S-rank supernatural talent holder, and moreover a wizard with many means; I actually, in his presence, want to seek the 'Opportunity'."

Amidst the surging thoughts, Xin Xi Ya's heartstrings trembled slightly.

She realized she seemed to have made a huge mistake!

It seemed that Ta Ke felt the preparations were about ready, and he then spoke up slowly.

"Are you seeking the 'Opportunity'?"

"Seize that inadvertent moment and accomplish a splendid reversal."

"This is indeed… a very good talent!"

Xin Xi Ya's shock rose like a wave.

Every word Ta Ke uttered was like a heavy hammer, making her soul reverberate violently.

"If you want the 'Opportunity', I'll give you an opportunity."

"World" undulated gently, as the threads pulsed and converged.

At that moment.

Xin Xi Ya felt the "Opportunity" arrive.

This was the sole turning point.

Without any hesitation, Xin Xi Ya almost instinctively merged into the "Opportunity".

Xin Xi Ya, who seized the "Opportunity" with her talent, entered a wondrous state.

The flow of time became slow.

Containing a wondrous rhythm, it beat in her heart and steam core.

The threads of the surrounding world began to become clear and visible, aligning with those beautiful threads; this was the key to her turnaround.

She almost instantly evaded the forbidden firearm originally aimed at the back of her head.

When she followed the wondrous trajectory to bypass the firearm and attempt a fatal strike,

but she saw that the wizard was actually making the same motion.

The opponent withdrew, likewise aiming; this time he aimed at her forehead, straight for the depths of her soul.

Moreover, the wizard's mouth curled into a slight smile.

The dancer on the blade, if hesitant, has already failed!

This time, even knowing that a reckless charge might lead to defeat,

but Xin Xi Ya, who seized the opportunity, displayed an indomitable spirit.

The short blade's edge, accompanied by the steam's roar, perfectly transformed into a reaper's sickle.

"Bang!"

A tremendous roar followed.

The Fate Revolver's attack tore a bloody hole in Xin Xi Ya's forehead.

This strike made Xin Xi Ya's soul tremble, yet she did not retreat at all, charging forward fiercely.

The blade's edge was icy, cold light scattering everywhere.

Ta Ke is not the sort of earth giant dragon that likes to meet attacks head‑on with its own defense.

Using one's own defense to challenge the enemy's blade is itself irresponsible toward oneself.

Facing the close‑quarters combat of the "Reaper" sequence, renowned for speed and agility,

Ta Ke's unhurried steps lightly retreated.

But Xin Xi Ya's blade was obviously much faster than Ta Ke's retreat speed.

Just as Xin Xi Ya's blade was about to slash Ta Ke,

Ta Ke's retreating steps had already landed.

At the same time, Ta Ke's supernatural means "Phase Step", developed from the supernatural ability "Phase Walk", also unfurled lightly.

It almost matched the trajectory of the falling blade.

Ta Ke's retreat teleport moved about two steps.

It perfectly avoided this strike.

"Damn, just a little bit short."

Xinxi Ya, whose blade missed, felt a brief flicker of annoyance that vanished instantly; she kept following the perfect trajectory and kept charging.

This missed strike served as a prelude to the edge of the next blow.

The Reaper sequence ability "Edge Accumulation" lets her next attack after a miss become far more powerful.

The "Phase Step" is a close‑range agile divine technique that Ta Ke developed by combining the transcendent art "Phase Walk."

Facing those fast, accurate, steady, and ruthless close‑quarter combats.

The Phase Step covers short distance, reacts quickly, and is a perfect counter.

In the blink of an eye, it can complete seven or eight directional dodges.

Simply having corresponding evasion is not enough.

Rapid counter‑strikes are also essential; Ta Ke's original quick retaliation was a shooting method that combined a Light‑Molding spear with arcane fire.

But now.

Ta Ke has a better countermeasure.

While dodging, the Fate Revolver in Ta Ke's hand also locks onto the aiming direction, perfectly matching the target's trajectory.

The attack motion and phase dodge are executed by Ta Ke in complete sync.

"Bang!"

The heavy, soul‑wailing shot erupts once more.

It bombards Xinxi Ya's head.

The world before her swirls in a hazy crimson.

Xinxi Ya strains to follow the trajectory, attacking Ta Ke, the Defiler of Gods, from an unbelievable angle.

Trailing afterimages accompany Xinxi Ya's resonant rhythm.

Ta Ke's gunfire also sounds in a regular pattern.

The two fully enter a high‑speed, dodging melee.

The afterimages draw a hazy curtain around them, dazzling the eyes.

Xinxi Ya steps along the Timing's thread.

Ta Ke, relying on the divine art Phase Walk, also operates within the same dimensional thread, maneuvering against the opponent.

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

……

The opponent is fast, but Ta Ke is faster.

Each shot carries the power of a sealing barrier and penetrates deep into Xinxi Ya's soul.

Earlier, while Ta Ke was locked in a stalemate with the opponent,

the suppression was not to waste time.

But to prepare better.

The mobilization of sealing power, the control of the surrounding world, and the preparation of the sealing scroll all proceed in sync.

For the knight of the Dark Sun Saint, such a "talent" dying would be a great waste.

Capturing alive allows maximum utilization.

While both sides tremble in high‑speed combat,

during the pursuit, Xinxi Ya has been hit by a dozen or so shots.

Her skull is nearly turned into a plug by Ta Ke; in the rapid dodging, viscous blood splatters outward, even so,

the opponent remains merely wounded, not fatal.

Yet the "life material" the opponent ingested and the condensed transcendent state are absurdly formidable.

This makes Ta Ke sigh in amazement.

"Indeed, worthy of being the knight of the Dark Sun Saint, even though not famed for defensive prowess."

"But taking so many shots to the head and still not dying—truly some kind of technique."

And at this moment!

Facing such a crushing blow, the blade‑dancer Xinxi Ya feels her soul growing numb, slack, and weary.

The most despairing thing is that the power of Timing recedes like the tide.

The threads that once perfectly intersected with the world are being constantly pulled away.

Unspeakable despair and bitterness deep in her heart flood her thoughts in an instant.

Entering Timing, stepping on the perfect thread, the blade aligns in an unprecedentedly exquisite state.

This is the perfect turning point.

However!

In front of the Defiler of Gods, she is completely toyed with and manipulated.

When each attack falls just a fraction short,

the slight gap Xinxi Ya feels becomes an insurmountable abyss.

Ta Ke, having dodged the attack again,

directly activates the sealing power that has been infused into the opponent's soul.

"World Seal!"

Ta Ke continuously employs his steam ecosystem and fragments of the sealing barrier to cycle a "Steam World."

The purpose is to master the sealing power within his own World.

Although the sealing power is not yet strong enough, it is sufficient when poured into the depths of the opponent's soul.

With the blade falling again.

The world—sealing power erupts.

The dazed Xin Xiya only feels the terrifying sealing power erupting deep within her soul.

Immediately, she falls into profound darkness.

Then Ta Ke pulls out a sealing scroll.

The scroll, already activated by the ecological demon net, swiftly engulfs Xin Xiya and seals her within.

He folds the scroll back up.

"Huh…"

Having completed the capture, Ta Ke lets out a long sigh.

"Two knights have already seized one; as for the second, we need not worry about its life or death."

"Also…"

Ta Ke slowly lifts his head and looks toward the mysterious dimension.

"Sir Mei Lai De, if you abandon darkness now and turn to the light, I can spare your life."

"If you still dare to resist."

"Believe me, you will die a terrible death."

Yet the response to Ta Ke is the powerful gaze from the Dark Sun Dimension.

Mei Lai De, aware that Ta Ke has sensed his presence, stops pretending and attempts to use the Dark Sun's power to deeply corrupt Ta Ke.

Unfortunately, this petty trick has no effect before Ta Ke.

He feels the gaze of the Dark Sun Dimension.

Ta Ke spreads his five fingers in mid‑air, then snaps them shut abruptly.

…

"Kaka… Pong…"

He watches the shattered ecological spirit realm before him.

Within the altar layer.

Mei Lai De's expression is unprecedentedly stern.

He knows Xin Xiya's actions.

He even intends to use Xin Xiya as a trump card to achieve a counter‑kill.

The wizard and swordsman who barged in rashly don't seem very formidable.

He manipulates the tower's power to a certain extent to help Xin Xiya conceal his movements.

Their coordination is extremely perfect.

But…

He never imagined.

The first target Xin Xiya aimed at.

The seemingly unremarkable fire‑wizard An De Lie turned out to be a disguise of the Defiler Ta Ke.

Whether her luck is too good or too bad, she does not know.

Xin Xiya's opening battle has ended.

The small glimmer of hope that had just risen was instantly snuffed out by the Defiler Ta Ke.

If it were only a miserable defeat by Ta Ke, that would be all.

The most unacceptable thing for Mei Lai De is that

This three‑tier steam wizard, the Defiler Ta Ke.

In close‑quarters combat, which he is not adept at, he nonetheless suppressed Xin Xiya from all angles.

Moreover, in a brief and swift burst of fighting,

he rapidly destroyed Xin Xiya's soul will and sealed her.

Xin Xiya was captured alive by the Defiler Ta Ke.

He didn't even have a chance to attempt a rescue.

This wizard's melee combat ability is unbelievably bizarre.

Before this, he already knew that 'Andre''s fire techniques were extremely powerful.

The Defiler Ta Ke who fled in panic from the Lamor City‑State back then.

Now he possesses so many incomprehensible abilities and tactics.

His gaze sweeps over the increasingly powerful angels and the ancient stars outside.

He turns, gradually scrutinizing the three layer‑gates he has tried many times but could never open.

Mei Lai De's heart sinks ever deeper.

"Boom—boom—boom…"

From the tower's summit, violent battle ripples arise again.

The female knight coordinates with the shadow steam wizard Bei Wei Si Tu Wen

as they clash with his fifth‑tier core spirit herd.

Mei Lai De has already felt that his two fifth‑tier core spirit herds are about to give out.

Outside, the ordinary fallen guard is also being dragged around by that steam locomotive.

Those foolish things, if not kept in check, will become stupid enough to die.

The most crucial thing is that the God-defiler and the swordsman are searching for his traces inside.

As a herder, he is skilled at controlling souls and ecology, herding.

Especially in soul control, his methods are extremely strong.

But for the direct combat between supernatural beings.

His own combat ability is not top-tier.

For herders, the 'core soul herding' is their greatest combat power.

But at this moment, his 'core soul herding' is being massacred.

The mysterious Ancient Stars, Angel Form, limited his strongest means, 'Dark Day Ecology'.

Facing the aggressive advance, the God-defiler Ta Ke launched a strong offensive.

Meilaide knew that stubborn resistance could buy him some more time.

Once the thought of escaping the tower arose.

As soon as he steps out, he will be caught.

Whether it's the Shadow Steam Wizard Bevisi Tuwen.

or the God-defiler Ta Ke.

or perhaps the supernatural being below who possesses a dual sequence.

None of them are easy to deal with.

Meilaide, who roughly knew the outcome, took a deep breath and quickly came to the desk.

He took out a snow-white goose-feather pen, dipped it in dark magic ink, paused briefly, then quickly wrote.

"The God-defiler Ta Ke has descended, bringing his angel sequence and terrifying Ancient Stars."

Xinxiya, in the midst of resistance, was captured in despair!

She is completely no match for the God-defiler.

And I, too, am about to fall.

My Great Holy Son, before your legendary wings have been constructed, please do not resist him at all!

The terror of the God-defiler completely surpasses your imagination.

——Meilaide Kagures!

After writing, he sealed it with a magic envelope.

Meilaide came to the window.

And he suddenly opened the magic window of the magic cottage.

The magic letter in his hand, under the dark day's light, quickly rose and burned.

And Meilaide gazed upon the final scene of the angel and the Ancient Stars.

He did not hesitate to expose himself, and used the lower sequence's characteristics as much as possible to provide more useful information to the Great Holy Son.