Chapter 245: Steam Meditation Four-Ring Tower!

Beneath the tower woven from the molten furnace fire Dao.

Firelight shone on Ta Ke's cheeks as he sat cross-legged on the dark soil of the spirit realm layer.

While examining this battle's spoils, Ta Ke tossed the extraordinary storage rings of those third- and fourth-rank foreign hunters, one by one, into the magical ring staff hut.

As the magical hut gradually expanded.

Ta Ke opened a storage room of decent capacity inside the magical hut.

Many of the harvested items could be placed inside for storage.

And thus, unlike before, he wouldn't be forced to discard excess items.

After storing all the weapons, armor, and other loot from this haul.

「Huh—」

「When I came over just now, I had already looked. 」

Ta Ke originally thought it would be nice enough to have the top of a three-ring tower as his meditation tower ecology site.

Then the strength of the extraordinary state would be even higher.

Ta Ke immersed himself in the rhythm of light.

As for Ta Ke, who had prematurely condensed the extraordinary state,

「This is a centaur-forged heroic spirit, an elite-forged heroic spirit。」

Although doing this would also cause heavy losses to the Dim Sun Church.

「The old mage's robe has been scrapped. 」

Furthermore, the primordial meditation stars have constructed a massive ecological steam tower, and the site has been selected.

Furthermore, the newspaper stated that this incident might be related to the blasphemers.

「Forging this powerful legendary demon ring staff basically drained all my resources, even dipping into my wife's savings. 」

The Shengland Daily has reported many details about the characteristics of legendary equipment.

Once the demon ring staff reaches level 30, further upgrades will require more slaughter or nurturing via the tower's source energy.

Generally, fourth-rank steam adepts are no match for a third-rank demon lord.

In this half-warzone where death, darkness, and bloodshed intertwine.

【Primordial Light-Flame State】

That sixth-rank foreign hunter will definitely try to take a risky path.

The risk of identity exposure!

「Having you as a divine favored one in our Three-Eye God Church's Shengland Holy Hall is truly fortunate. 」

A giant golden sun rose slowly from the horizon, casting its golden light over Shengland's forest of towers.

「The demon legend」 also quietly spread among the residential areas near the underground black market.

Hunting lets the fire demon Hetala continually regain its strength.

This is Ta Ke's primary condensed extraordinary state.

If it weren't for Archbishop Ligen·Qiao's gaze.

The forging sounds also faded away.

He only prepared the rune states for shadow and soul aspects.

I never expected the Three-Eye God Church and Shengland High Tower's experts to be so generous.

Legendary equipment possesses traits exclusively mastered by its forge.

Hetala gradually condensed its own demonic form.

「Bishop Masha! 」

I don't know how long passed.

Nowadays, Ta Ke's five major rune arts have all made considerable progress.

A soothing, tranquil voice gently woke Ta Ke beside him.

「Without the shadow curse constantly pulling me into the shadow realm, I really am not used to it. 」

Clad in white Three-Eye God Church vestments, Bishop Masha·Kelake stood calmly to the side, observing Ta Ke.

After Ta Ke briefly digested the magical insights from his exchange with the two, he also silently departed from the Bastion High Tower.

As it continually devoured flesh, souls, and the extraordinary traits of these supernaturals, it absorbed primal matter.

Even Ta Ke plans to seek more guidance from this person on his own shadow witchcraft.

Saying this, Beiweis·Tuwen chuckled.

The huge elf-forging outline faded away.

…………

Shadow power quickly spread and gathered.

After Bajins completes his advancement to become a half-forging master and masters higher-level forging techniques, Ta Ke will return to have him forge his dragon scale armor.

「Although for me, this limit may not be reachable for a long time. 」

Just the current rune state of this third-rank legendary ring staff would suffice Ta Ke for many years.

But instead returned to his safe hut, activating a tranquil cultivation state and setting the demon ring staff to graze.

Tower Zone!

Today is the day when the gray night and gray day alternate.

He has condensed the demon's body.

「That place…… is one of the safest spots in Shengland. 」

Next day.

Before long, Beweis Tuwen, who was experimenting with shadow sorcery, nodded very satisfactorily.

He was able to bring forth his many demonic techniques.

The rumors of demons appearing did not cause much stir.

Even a bishop‑ranked being was somewhat astonished by Ta Ke's rune talent.

Meanwhile, Ta Ke was in covert cultivation.

Ta Ke sat cross‑legged upon the dark soil of the spirit realm layer, entering a state of comprehension of the rune mysteries.

………….

Then Beweis Tuwen looked at Ta Ke.

"It's about eighty to ninety thousand demon‑gold, a pretty hefty income."

And next, Ta Ke's major contribution to them—the Old Meditation Star—would certainly not disappoint!

After all!

"Your talent is truly enviable; amidst such clamor, you… can really enter the rune‑comprehension state anytime, anywhere?"

"Not only can I constantly draw nearer to the shadow origin, but elite shadow creatures also attack me from time to time, giving me a little snack."

"Ta Ke, this time the legendary ring staff has been forged."

He even granted the top region of a four‑ring tower as his own meditation tower.

"When there's time, I should also seek materials to forge a new wizard robe."

From over 600,000 demon‑gold, it surged to 1.32 million in a single night.

Ta Ke's "An De Lie" identity was essentially on the brink of exposure.

It gave Ta Ke, as a divine‑favored one, full face‑saving.

After the legendary forging was completed.

The entire Holy Land bathed in this golden oceanic world.

It was once Ta Ke's favorite method against enemies.

Earlier, Ta Ke confronted the sixth‑tier exotic hunters.

Soul: five‑ring state.

It could sustain Ta Ke's five rune mysteries, each reaching a fifteen‑ring level.

It possessed a three‑ring bright rune mystery and a two‑ring flame rune mystery.

Ba Jin Si needed some time to digest this gain inside the fortified tower.

If they forced a garrison, the Dark Sun Church might someday pay a heavy price by forcibly invading the Lamor Long Street District to hunt Ta Ke.

"Have you seen the address of the meditation tower?"

This allows the demon ring staff's level to rise quickly, and also lets the flame demon He Ta La regain strength.

The top tier of the Holy Land Tower District houses Holy Land's massive steam‑ecology core.

"Besides, the gifts from this wave of hunters are pretty good."

Unnoticed, more than half a ash cycle slipped by silently.

When the craze for legendary gear spread through Holy Land.

The feeding flame demon He Ta La's level gradually recovered to about 24.

"Is the forging finished?"

He entered his favorite steady‑development phase.

His own third‑tier "Old‑Day·Flame State" far outstripped many higher‑tier transcendental states.

Meanwhile, the legendary demon ring staff had already reached level 28.

Here, robbery, assassination, ambushes and all sorts of incidents happen frequently.

For several consecutive days.

Ta Ke, clad in a common third‑tier gray wizard robe scavenged from loot, saluted Bishop Masha Ke La Ke.

The Holy Land Steam Daily reported on this consecutive legendary equipment divine‑forge incident.

"Runes are with me!"

During covert cultivation, an unknown amount of time passed.

Ta Ke's answer moved Bishop Masha Ke La Ke slightly.

Every day, Ta Ke calmly continues his meditation practice.

As the cold wind blew, steam‑gray mist waves danced over the towering wall of the high tower.

"The legendary ring staff's bright rune mystery offset many negative effects of shadow power, even canceling a large number of shadow curses."

Flame: two‑ring state.

After a thought, Ta Ke said seriously.

Even the earth‑mancers outside Holy Land's wall, who were stacking stone walls with earth spells on the towering ramparts, paused to watch the once‑a‑month newborn sunrise.

Following Beweis Tuwen's exposition.

Even when confronting sixth‑tier hunters, relying on a solid background to push the opponent back.

Continuous, unending chaotic turmoil.

Moreover, during this period the fire‑wizard "An De Lie"'s reputation kept rising.

Within the vast portal opened by steam‑gray mist, a picture‑like scene unfolded before everyone.

Around Ta Ke, a shadow wizard robe concealed his shoulders, arms and other parts, hiding the dragon‑scale pattern and chainmail beneath.

Everyone looked eastward, waiting.

This time Holy Land and the Three‑Eyed Divine Church.

The scenery is beautiful, and everyone is immersed in it.

It is especially suitable for a targetable transcendent like Ta Ke to settle here for long‑term cultivation.

At the same time, during this period, many fanatical Dark Sun believers have been causing trouble near Lamoer.

It is the place where Saint Land Sanctuary's power is strongest, and also the safest zone.

After the last ecological war of the Dark Sun Faith.

I began experimenting with my own shadow sorcery.

Such as!

This 400‑meter‑tall Four‑Ring Tower.

However, Ta Ke possesses the legendary exclusive ability called "herding demon."

Thick steam‑gray mist seems to be parting under an invisible giant hand.

It forced the law‑enforcement department of the Saint Land Tower District to dispatch a large number of peace officers to maintain order near Lamoer Tower.

Across the wasteland, a steam train heralds the dawn, spraying dense steam over the vast plain while emitting a rousing, booming whistle.

There are even flamboyant tactics like "lamb bomb."

Ta Ke raised his eyebrows slightly and gave a light nod.

"And the forged shadow sorcerer robe is also extremely formidable."

Legendary equipment that, over the ages, cannot decay and is extremely difficult to destroy, among other traits.

And all of this.

The clouds above the firmament intertwine with Saint Land's steam‑gray mist.

I have to admit.

Occasionally one can glimpse demons hunting transcendent beings.

His mastery of shadow sorcery is exceedingly seasoned.

"Hmm… the shadow spider crystal of the Fourth‑Stage Shadow Demon Spider Lord is one of the finest materials for forging a sorcerer robe."

Naturally, it is the demon Hetara that Ta Ke herds.

Lost in thought, Ta Ke walked toward the fortified tower.

For a mid‑rank wizard beginning to condense the transcendent state.

On the Saint Land Wasteland side, the towering rugged mountains, the vast ancient forest spreading from them, and the boundless desolate plain beyond the forest.

Bevis Twain and Count Aoslin rose and left one after another.

That demon!

Bevis Twain has already donned the newly forged 【Legendary Demon Staff】.

Basically.

A pure demon soul cannot unleash the full power of the Flame Demon Hetara.

It is still relatively easier to reach level 30.

Ta Ke inhaled deeply and exhaled slowly.

The more profound the insight into the rune mystic art, the richer it becomes.

One could say!

The potency of the rune mystic art is crucially linked to a transcendent's "Transcendent State."

Immediately, Ta Ke gently pinched his right hand.

………….

Shadow: Two‑Ring State.

Although it interrupted Ta Ke's covert cultivation, the sound, like a rune spirit bridge, allowed him to transition perfectly from covert cultivation to revival.

Even the odds of it being a vampire or a werewolf are not small.

"Base potency is twice, even three times, that of a normal Ring‑State rune staff."

Ta Ke, focusing his mind, looked around.

Immediately, Bishop Mashakrak spoke again.

At this moment, the walls of the tower district are filled with transcendent beings, most of whom are young couples.

Accompanied by a highly rhythmic forging tempo and halo ripples spreading like waves.

Ta Ke did not return to the Lamoer Long Street Tower to garrison.

All of this was preparation for Ta Ke to construct the 【Ancient Meditation Ecology Tree】.

The surroundings have become completely quiet and safe.

Meanwhile.

When Ta Ke saw Bevis Twain.

A true Third‑Stage Demon Lord, whose deterrence is still astonishing.

As the cold moon above the firmament slowly faded.

Following Ta Ke's earlier cleanup.

The blasphemous hand, heavily bombarding the Dark Sun Faith.

Ta Ke's black‑market bounty, more precisely the Dark Sun Church's bounty on Ta Ke.

Thus, the topmost area of the Saint Land City‑State's Tower District will be Ta Ke's official garrison.

And as a demon staff that possesses a Five‑Ring State foundation in all five aspects.

Ta Ke can, through herding, continuously hunt members of the Dark Sun Church.

At the same time, the ecological control of the entire Four‑Ring Tower will belong to Ta Ke.

With this, it's also time to properly raise some Demon Spider Lords.

The incident instantly sparked a wave of legendary equipment hype throughout Saintland.

The forging of two genuine legendary pieces of equipment.

Legendary equipment possesses limitless growth potential.

The members of the Dark Sun Church have likely uncovered Ta Ke's disguise as "Andre".

However!

The Demon Ring Staff itself is a third‑tier Ring Staff.

That means the surrounding towers have no right even to contest Ta Ke for ecological traits.

It also allows Ta Ke's Demon Ring Staff to keep upgrading.

After the three of them exchanged witchcraft techniques for several hours.

Ta Ke slowly opened his eyes and looked aside.

But the power is likewise not to be underestimated.

Grab any passerby at random, and there's an eight or nine out of ten chance they're a wanted criminal.

Wooo…

Moreover, several nearby Three‑Ring High Towers have been ordered to cease active control of the steam ecology.

"This second Ecological War, they value you highly."

"Fortunately… the Legendary Demon Ring Staff is powerful enough."

Ta Ke gave a faint smile.

Compared to the chaos of the Lamore Nest Region back then, this is comparable or even worse.

Immediately, Ta Ke looked aside at the flame demon "He Tala" that was feeding.

Simultaneously conducting demon herding.

"Buzz!"

As a result, this group of fanatical Dark Sun believers used it on Ta Ke himself.

Such a massive sum of demon gold—let alone others, even Ta Ke feels a bit tempted.

"Moreover, it can further maximize the power of one's own Rune Mystery."

Compared to Ta Ke's Demon Ring Staff that gathered five types of Rune Mysteries.

"Understood!"

Naturally, the Light Rune Mystery and the Flame Rune Mystery are the current directions Ta Ke is primarily contemplating.

Flame Demon He Tala can leap directly into the furnace core's fire channel, descend deep underground, and hunt those sinful souls.

"Once the powerful Fourth‑Stage High Ring Form Shadow Wizard Robe is forged, things will be better."

And this area near the dungeon itself is a realm of unregistered transcendental activities.

But by then, Ta Ke himself will face life‑threatening danger.

Wind type: Five‑Ring Form.

It makes Ta Ke unable to resist immersing himself silently and perceiving it.

Nowadays, Saintland is indeed in a state of war.

The Light Rune Mystery and the Flame Rune Mystery are both progressing steadily.

Even the Light Rune Mystery is slightly stirred.

"As expected of the Legendary Demon Ring Staff, its power is indeed formidable."

"After a period of adaptation, the Meditation Tower and the Second Ecological War will basically commence."

This makes Ta Ke mutter a curse, these evil‑god followers are just too damn inhuman.

Even Ta Ke couldn't help but spread his palms and grasp the golden radiance, as clear as crystal, with force.

"Meanwhile, over there they've already earmarked a tower site for you."

Opening his eyes, Ta Ke ended the brief cultivation and looked toward the nearby Wall High Tower.

Bei Wei Si Tu Wen's Legendary Demon Ring Staff is purely a "Shadow Soul Demon Ring Staff".

Ta Ke said as he looked at the not‑faraway tower, a Four‑Ring High Tower over 400 meters tall, taller than all the surrounding towers.

Light: Three‑Ring Form.

During this period, the residents here.

The upper 50 meters constitute Ta Ke's exclusive zone.

And this is also why a Legendary Ring Staff can last a transcendental's whole life.

A huge bounty!

Hatred from the massive fanatics of the Dark Sun Church!

Thus, the current Ta Ke is unsuitable for permanent residence in the Lamore Lighthouse Area.

The Dark Sun evil‑god followers' incessant harassment and assaults stir up turmoil.

Various Shadow witchcrafts, like a fleeting glance, are perfectly wielded by Bei Wei Si Tu Wen.

"I really don't want to disturb your insight, but… you clearly shouldn't stay here long."

Ta Ke knows this better than anyone.

This Old‑Day Steam Meditation Star.

It is a brand‑new version perfectly aligned with the Steam Age and pioneering a new meditation ecology for the Steam Age!