Chapter 243: Pasturing Demons, Bloody Slaughter! (5K)

Soon after, Bajins woke up.

His small eyes first glazed over for a moment, then grew confused for a moment; after a long while, he slowly realized where he was and why he had come.

"Oh, damn, I almost got baked."

Bajins, like a round balloon, sprang up with a squeak.

The third-rank peak dwarf still had formidable strength.

Observing Bajins' full recovery process.

Ta Ke rubbed his brow.

"This… my brain's boot‑up time is a bit long! Aren't creatures with fewer brain cells supposed to boot up faster?"

At that moment, Bajins, who finally remembered something, shouted loudly.

At this time, they repelled a wave of sneaky covetous guys.

Ta Ke was deep in thought.

For a moment, no one will come over.

Not far away, Oslin also employed earth mages, sinking each hunter underground and burying them on the spot.

Ta Ke had long mastered the methods of the Great Bulwark.

As Ta Ke's words fell, Hetala pounced and began to feast heartily.

As the spirit of the Demon Ring Staff, Hetala.

Removing the single‑ring shadow ring staff, Ta Ke slipped the demon ring staff onto his right wrist.

As for fourth‑rank leader‑grade materials, Bajins obviously couldn't digest them.

Bang!

After careful study and deep understanding of the essence of this pasturing pulse power…

The Legendary Demon Ring Staff's level rose to level 5.

As Ta Ke activated the Demon Pasturing Ring Staff's exclusive ability.

Soul, life, source energy.

He could clearly perceive everything around him.

"These two guys really went in hard!"

Today Bevis Tuwen returned three, just enough to replenish.

Unfortunately, he didn't know that Ta Ke, who possessed the World trait, had combined with the constructed bulwark.

Ta Ke had no time to replenish his soul curtain shadow.

In the future, Ta Ke hopes to enter the Star Orbit Route, land on the Spirit Realm Star Orbit Steam Train, and venture into other extraordinary worlds.

The Legendary Demon Ring Staff's level also kept climbing.

"I need to quickly raise the Demon Ring Staff's level to third rank."

Just as Hetala was thinking…

"You don't need a soul curtain shadow; I happen to have left you a living one."

Whether it's Count Oslin or the future Bishop Bevis Tuwen…

Suddenly, he noticed something.

"So… it's still better to wait a while for greater safety."

"The method of seizing others' legendary armor and legendary witch boots for oneself needs attention."

Ta Ke glanced curiously at the Legendary Demon Ring Staff's pasturing method.

As he spoke, Bajins stumbled toward the lower floor.

This hunter over forty‑level was beaten by Ta Ke and Hetala so badly he couldn't move a step and died suffocated.

"Then that's fine."

Those not attracted keep forging; they probably won't come over.

Bevis Tuwen laughed.

In Ta Ke's thoughts, the outside battle had already ended.

"Hmm… whether it's legendary gear or not doesn't matter; mainly I like to strike pirates!"

At this time, Ta Ke spoke up to stop.

As the bearer of forging, Bajins absorbed a wealth of forging knowledge and information, and moreover experienced the full process of legendary forging from a first‑person perspective.

"But it is a demon lord, a shadow magic spider lord."

"Thank you."

"When needed, just notify me anytime."

The taciturn Count Oslin immediately went outside, preparing to continue defending outside.

Bevis and Oslin entered one after another.

Ta Ke slowly explained.

"Demon Pasturing!"

"Although living sacrifice will to some extent affect the soul, even cause it to fall, the soul curtain shadow is really useful."

In the past, these foreign hunters encountered only mediocre extraordinary beings.

Count Oslin looked at Ta Ke with some doubt.

Immediately Ta Ke fell into silent thought.

This actually came somewhat beyond Ta Ke's expectation.

In recent years, under the great maritime surge era, the extraordinary ocean hunting grounds have become even more vast with the rise of the steam surge.

"Eat it."

Entering Shadow Form, a shadow slipped into the corner near the fourth‑tier hunter.

At this moment, it was at a position relatively close to Ta Ke.

Within Ta Ke's perception.

Under the Shadow Cloak.

He Tala, devouring flesh and lingering soul fragments in large gulps, swiftly restored the outline of its demonic body.

He Tala's efficiency in devouring and transmuting was quite high.

After careful digestion, Bajins had a full chance to ascend to the fourth tier.

Upon receiving it for inspection, Ta Ke nodded with considerable satisfaction.

"When the time comes, even if the Dark Sun Saint comes personally, I'll press him to the ground and grind him."

"Yes, yes… whatever you say!"

The dwarf Ka Re Lu materialized, glanced at Ta Ke, then hoisted his magical little‑house scroll onto his back and headed toward the Portal, preparing to reach the Furnace and make numerous preparations for the Forging Ritual.

At this moment, the level‑1 He Tala examined Ta Ke; though angry and unwilling, it was, after all, a demon being herded.

Soon after, Ta Ke opened the barrier portal.

"When the time comes…"

Ta Ke's right arm gathered source energy swiftly onto the Demon Ring Staff.

"But wearing heavy armor makes it safer."

After the previous wave of knights that captured the Dark Sun Saint.

Seeing the two who resembled cold killing machines, Ta Ke smiled.

Level 8.

Soon, as the Living Sacrifice Ritual concluded.

A thirty‑something level Soul Shadow was thrown before it.

"I will cultivate in secret, then shock everyone."

A third‑tier, 38‑level unlucky hunter was seized by shadow tendrils.

It is one of the wizard's three basic traits.

But after a brief contemplation, Ta Ke abandoned the idea of letting a fourth‑tier Soul Shadow devour it.

"But for me personally,"

Ta Ke originally still had two fourth‑tier Soul Shadows and one third‑tier Soul Shadow.

"It would grant me, as the Master, absolute control over the demon servant He Tala."

"The herding link of this Legendary Demon Ring Staff is rather interesting."

"Catch and kill, leaving no mercy at all."

"Hmm."

The link extending from the Demon Ring Staff was deeply anchored in every corner of the flame demon He Tala's demonic soul.

Ta Ke's explanation made Ao Si Lin raise an eyebrow slightly, speaking with a hint of envy.

It is one of Ta Ke's core tactics.

"Perfectly matching the herding link power deep within the soul."

He took out the altar's small wooden board for Soul Shadows, spread the three scrolls before him, and began the Living Sacrifice Ritual.

Alas, the Legendary Ring Staff required an enormous amount of energy.

Ta Ke gestured, and the three fourth‑tier Soul Shadows swiftly entered the Shadow Cloak.

"I didn't expect my talent could intertwine so wonderfully with the Demon Ring Staff."

After all, this is a powerful Ring Staff that Ta Ke ignited with his own legendary trait, belonging to his exclusive gear.

"In a while, Shenglande will commence the second ecological war."

"A level‑43 fourth‑tier hunter looks pretty good in Transcendent form; after He Tala devours it, the Demon Ring Staff, even if it hasn't reached the teens, should be able to rise to level 10!"

"I'm looking forward more and more to future Transcendent journeys."

"I'll forge my own Ring Staff as well."

This gave the starving, urgently upgrading He Tala no reason to be picky.

The hunters who came to kill, after discarding many corpses, fled in disarray.

In the few hours Ta Ke spent forging, the ones that should have been attracted already arrived.

"Since these hunters can hunt, it means there must be other ways to seize others' legendary gear for themselves."

Only the battlefield scars on the ground and the lingering scent of blood remained in the air.

"I myself lack defensive forging traits, but… those hunters have connections."

"But the battle situation in the La Mo Er region must be extremely brutal."

The link between the Legendary Demon Ring Staff and the flame demon He Tala, which he had mastered, was perfectly handled by Ta Ke.

That shot made his soul tremble.

As a demonic creature, it naturally relishes the taste of flesh and souls.

As He Tala devoured the thirty‑something level Soul Shadow.

"From within the tower I can directly release sorcery outward to strike enemies."

Bei Wei Si·Tu Wen shook his head involuntarily.

"After a while, we can try to subdue the Shadow Demon Spider Lord."

The planned five fourth‑tier Soul Shadows are already sufficient.

These are all ruthless types that would make a dragon have to shed its skin.

A certain period of travel across the Transcendent Ocean is indispensable.

"Your grand barrier ritual technique is truly enviable; I wish I could learn even a tenth or a twentieth of it."

Count Ouslin, standing nearby, nodded in agreement.

After a brief idle chat.

"I was previously worried my own capacity was insufficient, but with the Legendary Demon Ring Staff, that's different."

Level 7.

"Be careful, I'll go up."

"The forging was a great success; its power is strong and violent, enough to let my strength manifest perfectly."

Accompanied by a low, rumbling gunshot.

Ta Ke originally intended to have this third‑tier Soul Veil feed the other fourth‑tier Soul Veils.

"I can also rely on the Steam·World·Primordial Essence to cultivate this lineage."

"Although the Three‑Eyed Divine Church and the Tower will both focus on monitoring the Lamor Region."

"To be honest, I even envy your four‑star Soul Veil sorcery."

"My current resource preparation is still insufficient."

It is two sides of one with the Demon Ring Staff.

Level 6.

Ta Ke stroked the three scrolls given by Beiweis and his own Demon Ring Staff.

As Ta Ke chanted the ritual incantation, shadow and flame swiftly rose and intertwined.

It was the perfect moment for a wave of continuous forging.

Beiweis said, taking out three ordinary seal scrolls and tossing them to Ta Ke.

At the end of the blood‑red vein, the fist‑sized flame demon "Hetara's" demonic soul quickly manifested.

The Legendary Demon Ring Staff's band latched onto Ta Ke's wrist, instantly forming an oval shape that fit perfectly.

A fourth‑tier hunter silently probed the area near the Tower again.

"But for me, this barrier is completely unobstructed."

"Moreover, I'm not sure my current Legendary traits are enough to sustain the ignition of the Legendary flame seed."

"Unfortunately I lack Legendary defensive traits; otherwise, forging Legendary armor would be perfect, especially with Legendary witch‑boots."

The Legendary Demon Ring Staff's level had unexpectedly risen to Level 12.

Meanwhile, the fourth‑tier hunter remained oblivious, still searching for an entry point near the Tower.

"Last time I took a few of your corpses; this time I'll return them to you."

Hetara lunged at the wound, fiercely devouring the soul of the Level‑43 hunter.

At the same time, Ta Ke could subtly feel a slight resonance between the Legendary Demon Ring Staff and himself.

"Although my 'Old‑Days Flame Form' Transcendent state already has decent defensive power."

"These hunters possess hunting abilities, even capable of hunting Legendary gear; these hunters from the Otherworldly Transcendent Realm indeed use peculiar methods."

Don't even talk about resistance.

Beiweis Tu Wen, who had just intended to follow the dwarf Karelu, suddenly thought of something.

Ta Ke nodded in response, without elaborating much.

The sound of Ta Ke's destiny‑bound revolver kept firing.

At this moment, three more fourth‑tier Soul Veils were obtained again.

"The last ambush dealt a massive blow to the Dark Sun Church's belief ecosystem. That Dark Sun Saint and the Dark Sun Church must despise me now."

"I can use the Legendary Demon Ring Staff as an anchor point to herd multiple powerful lifeforms."

The retreating hunters fled and vanished.

Beiweis Tu Wen said, waving his hand; as a scroll hit the ground, the dwarf Karelu, who had previously cooperated with him, materialized.

Many Transcendents arriving at the Celerons Principality of the Western Continent traveled by spirit‑realm star‑track steam train.

Ta Ke's eyes narrowed slightly as his index finger and thumb pinched gently.

At the same time, Hetara let out a sharp demonic wail and swooped down.

"The Soul Rune Grand Technique is too hard to comprehend."

After slightly restraining his expression, Beiweis Tu Wen's gaze flicked past the two.

This death‑defying hunter actually still wanted to kill a returning rider.

Unfortunately, the unlucky hunter is only a third‑tier Level‑38, unable to withstand the attack of a forty‑plus level, nearly fifty‑level, three‑star sorcery Shadow Giant.

After obtaining the Legendary Demon Ring Staff, Ta Ke, who discovered this unexpected heart, let a faint smile curl at his mouth.

When Hetara had devoured the hunter of over forty levels completely, leaving not even a quick bone.

"Indeed!"

"Take advantage of this wave's residual heat and the heavy blow to those hunters."

A fierce light flickered deep within Ta Ke's eyes.

Many mid‑level sorcerers wish to comprehend the Soul Rune Grand Technique.

Around Bajins' Fire Path Furnace Tower, the previous silence returned once more.

After speaking, Beiweis Tu Wen followed the magical gate entered by the dwarf Karelu into the furnace area above.

"What a pity!"

"Indeed, this is far faster for leveling than plain killing."

It is the "living material" that Ta Ke currently needs most.

"No need to go out."

"I feel a flood of information bursting uncontrollably in my mind—damn, my brain itches; I need to cultivate privately for a while."

"You were guarding outside earlier because your attacks couldn't pierce the barrier directly."

Familiarize yourself with the basic properties of this Ring Staff.

A wizard who has mastered the Soul Arcana differs considerably from one who hasn't.

Even though it's only level 5, this demon wail has little effect on a Fourth‑tier Hunter, but its main point is sheer momentum.

"How's your Legendary Ring Staff?"

"Without sufficient support from the Soul Rune Arcana, prolonged living sacrifices will easily cause one to lose one's own will before such powerful sorcery, becoming a puppet veil of the ritual."

Amid his thoughts, Ta Ke asked.

"When Bevis finishes forging later… will you also forge legendary equipment?"

Ta Ke nodded.

If a Fourth‑tier possesses Transcendent Form, they can still withstand two strikes.

Then the Third‑tier Soul Veil would no longer need to exist.

Moreover, the soul is the key to a wizard's cultivation.

Three Fourth‑tier Soul Veils, like silk garments, piled beside the altar.

Then Ta Ke looked at the flame demon Hetara he had herded out.

But the threshold for comprehending the Soul Arcana is extremely high; only a handful can truly grasp it.

The three sealed Transcendents inside are Fourth‑tier beings who have condensed the Transcendent Form.

"By the way!"

One can also level up by feeding on a demon's soul.

Ta Ke gave a faint smile.

…

"Alright!"

"In this second ecological war, they will inevitably devise a way to attack the Lamor Spirit Realm Layer Lighthouse area."

The alien hunters currently suffering brutal magical fire strikes were scattering in flight.

"If I can make progress with the Soul Rune Arcana, perhaps I'll grit my teeth and also learn to master this sorcery."

Ta Ke looked outward through the glass window that had been built together with the barrier.

After all, he lacks no perfect Fourth‑tier elite materials.

"I recall that above the Transcendent Ocean to the east, the pirate kings aboard the mighty sea‑demon ships, after carving out great renown, forge their own legendary gear, often including armors and witch boots among other things."

If one shows any disrespect, they could crush him to a fate worse than death.

The incoming Bevis Twain was the first to look at Ta Ke.

"By then, there will be more than one demon lord."

Blood‑red veins silently extended outward.

"Hmm?"

But today.

Count Osulin shook his head.

"When Bajins advances to Fourth‑tier and settles for a while, he'll be almost half a forging master; then he can forge my Third‑tier Dragon Scale Armor into Fourth‑tier, perhaps even Fifth‑tier Dragon Scale Armor."

The Demon Ring Staff can also level up through killing.

A moment of thought.

Earlier Ta Ke said to let those corpses go, but it was just a casual remark.

Ta Ke ordered.

Furthermore, Ta Ke wishes to leave the Western Continent; to desensitize the native Transcendent World's ecology also requires a long adaptation at the far end of the Transcendent Ocean.

"Without this kind of talent, even entering a wondrous meditative state yields little gain."

This was the goal Hetara secretly set for herself at that moment.

In the shadowed corner, Ta Ke lifted his head and took up the Destiny Revolver.

But Bevis Twain never took it to heart,

Ta Ke sat cross‑legged alone in the corner.

"So… from now on you can peacefully stay here to cultivate."

"It seems that herding demons to devour flesh can more effectively accelerate the upgrade of the Legendary Demon Ring Staff."

Seeing the two speak that way, Ta Ke also expressed agreement.

"No need to go outside."

The shadow technique of the "Shadow Veil" silently unfolded, like a shadow tent, enveloping Ta Ke.

Although the soul of this Soul Veil is no longer fresh, even exuding a decayed, odd odor, at least it is still a soul.

A five‑ or six‑meter‑tall "Shadow Giant" radiating shadow‑rune power chased after, slammed its foot down, the ground roared, and the unlucky hunter's head exploded on the spot.

The unprepared Fourth‑tier hunter's head burst into blood‑red fireworks.

"With the three‑piece set in hand, I can go anywhere!"

"Since that's the case, I won't be polite."

After all, the Star Trail Route lies atop the Barrier Waterfall at the world's oceanic edge.

His demon soul is entirely controlled by the opponent.

Bei Wei Si·Tu Wen said.

Ta Ke's eyes narrowed slightly.

The Level‑1 Legendary Demon Ring Staff's herding flame demon He Ta La.

It is also only the size of a Level‑1 demon, roughly that of an ordinary infant.

Under the firepower of the two of them.

"Then…"

Ta Ke inhaled deeply, feeling the lingering covetous gazes from the depths of the surrounding darkness, a cruel, blood‑stained smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

"The slaughter is about to begin!"