Chapter 249: Three Forbidden‑Spell‑Level Rewards! (6K)

Star Sea Blue·Steam High Tower interior.

"Mmm……"

Accompanied by a slight fluctuation of the profound mystery of the light rune.

Sitting cross-legged on a sheepskin blanket meditation spot, Ta Ke gradually awoke from the old-day meditation state.

In the old-day meditation state, Ta Ke's comprehension efficiency of light and fire rune profundities was exceptionally fast.

He carefully sensed the effects of this period's comprehension.

Ta Ke's mouth curled into a slight smile.

Soul Rune: Five-Ring State.

Light Rune: Four-Ring State.

"The premium elite material's time‑limited price surge is indeed high, but it only lasted about three or four months; now it can no longer fetch a high premium."

"This time, you constructed the meditation star, which has impacted Shengland enormously."

The Demon Ring Staff has also been continuously upgraded.

"Many Shengland steam‑sequence adepts will benefit from this."

"It will be the time point when the second ecological war begins."

"And you will be granted a major reward."

Bevis Tuwen pondered briefly before looking back at Ta Ke.

"He even inquired about your messenger and your messenger's magic wardrobe."

After a deep friendly exchange between the two sides.

"My previous ecology required constantly driving the steam circulation to make the ecology more stable."

"The explosiveness of the news is no less than when your S‑rank supernatural talent as a god‑defiler was leaked."

"The reward is fine."

Bevis Tuwen said this in a gentle tone.

A golden meditation projection sphere—the Old‑Day Star—was positioned at the center.

"By then, even 100,000 magic gold might not be enough to obtain it."

"These past days, many towers have begun organizing trainees to meditate."

As Bevis Tuwen expounded.

"Currently, it seems this Old‑Day Star meditation sequence tree not only possesses strong vital activity, but has even begun to form sequence seeds."

He sensed his own rune profundities and various powerful means.

During this period, the flame demon Hetara inside Ta Ke's Legendary Demon Ring Staff remained in a grazing state under Ta Ke's long‑term care.

The formed meditation star sequence made the entire stone hall resemble a tiny star sea.

After a brief inspection, Ta Ke directed his consciousness to the stairwell entrance on the 70th floor.

"And on the supernatural ocean, that side is quite chaotic."

"About 75,000 magic gold can securely get you a decent steam core."

"From the messages received so far, many supernaturals from other supernatural worlds are still coming, with many strong ones; even… some foreign evil spirit organizations have begun infiltrating our supernatural world."

Light rune profundity and fire rune profundity have progressed astonishingly.

Ta Ke chuckled lightly.

"Yes!" Bevis Tuwen nodded.

"The number of seeds is quite large; after a while, we should be able to carry out sequence inheritance."

This time he came bearing an important mission from Shengland Tower and the Three‑Eyed God Church.

Moreover, Hetara even went looking for trouble with a fourth‑rank demon spider lord.

"Furthermore, for a long time to come, the price of steam cores will remain high."

Besides Ta Ke's own cultivation.

"I think you can also feel the efficiency gain from the transformation and precipitation of legendary traits."

"Another part of the purpose is naturally what I just mentioned—the reward from Grand Duke Sailiangsi."

"Even if the royal family of Sailiangsi lacks the forbidden spell you need, they will try to negotiate with the high levels of Shengland Tower and the Three‑Eyed God Church."

Within the Steam Star Ring, besides dense Old‑Day Steam, there are also many supernatural properties.

"Otherwise, after I arrive, asking three questions and knowing nothing would be too inadequate; after all, I am also a candidate for future bishop."

It's also time to solve the problem of the second steam core.

Thanks to the benefit of "herding demons," Ta Ke has already experienced it.

"These two days I tried it myself; the effect is slow, but over the years the accumulated 【Old‑Day】 trait is still quite considerable."

As the meditation star sequence tree, this condensed meditation seed is also somewhat different from other sequence ecologies.

"Three top‑tier resources; I need to consider them for a while." Ta Ke said after thinking.

Being able to obtain information in advance is already enjoying the perk of an "insider."

"If Senior Bevis Tuwen ever needs refined materials, just come find me." Ta Ke said sincerely.

"You'd almost forgotten—you are still the chief refiner of the Lei Long family; those perfect‑grade premium materials have caused quite a stir in Shengland these past days."

"In the past half month, near the black market, I have been disposing of things bit by bit; I still have over 80,000 magic gold on hand."

"Then thank you, Senior Bevis." Ta Ke expressed his thanks.

"Upon hearing this news, Grand Duke Sailiangsi praised you highly."

Bevis Tuwen's words let Ta Ke catch a hint of information beyond the content.

"Now, with Old‑Day Steam Star Meditation, you will definitely be able to go further in the future."

Taku tentatively asked, "Sairiangs Principality, are you ready to link up with the outside Transcendent World Information Track?"

Taku said, puzzled.

"And based on the information I've gathered, as well as the extensive diviners, prophets, and the Seer Sequence's speculation on this ecological war."

The Light Rune Arcane Art, at the third‑ring stage, was perceived by Taku and advanced to the fourth‑ring level.

"Such a great legendary event that creates an opportunity is indeed an excellent moment to crystallize immortal legendary traits! You, my friend, are truly enviable!"

Grand Duke of Sairiangs.

Hmm… correspondence, we can skip that!

"I know some merchants who run steam factories in Saintland."

Bevis Wuzi came upstairs.

Taku immediately fixed his stern gaze upon him.

Bevis Tuwin said cautiously,

"There have even been foreign Transcendents raiding our Sairiangs merchant ships."

Earlier, the bold ideas Taku had constructed began to surface gradually in his mind.

"Since that's the case, I'll advance you the funds; when you receive the Demon Gold, just transfer it to me," Bevis Tuwin said.

"There are 75,000 Demon Gold inside; buy one first, then reserve another for me."

"Why?"

After the level rises, only then can we get closer to the fourth tier.

"Yes, a couple of days ago, conversion efficiency surged, allowing us to crystallize many legendary traits."

As Bevis Tuwin spoke, Taku began to think quickly.

"This time I came, first to see how the Sequence Tree here has grown."

It bears some similarity to the Demon King Sequence ecology Taku saw before.

"That's roughly enough."

"Steam Core, price soaring?"

Then Taku carefully looked at the results of the Four‑Ring Tower he has long stationed in the Star Blue Sea.

He is the revitalizing pillar of the Sairiangs Principality, indeed its mainstay.

Above the Sequence Tree, the sky is filled with countless stars, like a sea of stars.

"You may take some time to consider carefully; any questions, feel free to ask me."

"Moreover, the Steam Core has great effects on Chao Shen Da Shi."

"Now that's something I really like!"

Taking a deep breath, Bevis Tuwin's peripheral glance swept over the golden light streaming from the far end of the corridor, slowly gathering his mind and pulling his attention back from the vast star sea.

"What I'm telling you is the real attack date."

"Your choice is completely free!"

"Many things were told to me by the Archbishop."

Taku often can, through the projection of the Shadow Flame Demon Wolf Leader and the Demon Ring Staff's "Pasture Spirit Mirror," view the scene of the level‑34 Flame Demon Hetara hunting.

"Even… you don't have to join; staying here yourself is fine."

After securing the Transcendent Storage Bracelet Taku gave him.

Whether it's Bevis helping Taku find a channel to purchase a Steam Core, assisting in the purchase, or advancing the over 70,000 Demon Gold, it's a considerable favor.

In the Shadow Realm, just avoid provoking the fourth‑tier Shadow Demon Spider Lord.

"And for Steam Sequence Transcendents who inherit the Stellar Meditation Sequence Seed, the boost is massive."

"No problem; such important resources indeed require careful consideration."

The last ecological war was launched on the Ash Day when the Ascension peaked and the Dark Day's outline power was weakest.

Currently Taku's level‑ecology cycle is nearly complete; reaching level 35 or 36 poses no issue.

It is the ever‑spinning, galloping Steam Star Ring.

"The power of the Steam Sequence, among Chao Shen Da Shi ranks, will be publicly disclosed in Sairiangs with highly effective intelligence."

He hadn't expected such a powerful being would correspond with him and offer rewards.

"【Old Days】 traits possess an extremely strong immortal quality, greatly amplifying the intensity of the Transcendent state; this wave of Old Days meditation stars directly boosted the Transcendent state of all Transcendents in Saintland."

Adding Taku's Flame Rune Arcane Art, it gradually approaches the third‑ring stage.

Now when Taku says he's a fire‑type wizard, no one doubts it.

"Over at the Star Path Cultivation Society, the sale of elite materials these past months has already repaid the 100,000 Demon Gold debt."

"Even if the value is a bit higher, that's fine."

Using the Pasture Spirit Realm, Taku can follow Hetara to observe the outside world, and naturally learned from Hetara that the next ecological war will start on the day when the Ash Day reaches its highest Ascension in the second upcoming Ash Cycle.

Taku's Transcendent divine skill "Immortal·Flame Heart" has already crossed the 1,000 fragment threshold, undergoing metamorphosis and greatly increasing in power.

Together with the Sequence Tree, its light interweaves, and the ecological cycle never ceases.

"Building this Sequence Tree during this time may have delayed your daily gold rush," Bevis Tuwin teased.

"The happiest are still those students who are studying."

Under the guidance of these trait Sequence Trees, meditation seeds coalesce one by one.

"In fact, my coming this time is to act as your consultant."

Wind‑type Rune: Fifth‑ring stage.

"Now… synchronizing information, even reporting on them, is just going with the flow."

"Although they cannot enjoy the deep Steam Meditation cycle."

"And the Old Star Meditation Book in your hand was also taken from his hand."

The Aogu Twin Stars Supernatural World will gradually shift from a previously closed supernatural world to an open supernatural world.

"Earlier, we have already been gradually opening our world passages."

"Two reasons."

"If you are not suitable to go directly, I can do it for you."

"Also, if you have surplus magic gold, I suggest you spend 150,000 magic gold this time to take two steam cores directly."

Ta Ke slightly raised his eyebrows.

"Fortunately, after the price drop, there is still a stable sales volume; it's not large, but it wins by a steady flow."

Bevis Twain nodded with a hint of envy.

Bevis Twain said cautiously.

"This time the rewards from the three major forces are all equivalent to top‑tier forbidden spell level rewards."

"Yes!" Bevis Twain nodded seriously.

"Also... a while ago, you asked me to inquire about steam cores; I have now some clues on my side."

"Earlier, the world passages were initially opened; these foreign hunters and demon hunters arrived in our supernatural world through those passages long ago."

As the herding Flame Demon Hetara continuously clears the idle shadow creatures in the Spirit Realm layer.

With this sequence framework completed, myriad brilliant starlights bloom, adorning the silent stone hall space with splendid beauty.

"Especially Lamoer, that place will be a key point of enemy attack and also our defensive focus."

"You can think of it as the Sairi Ouns Daily, fully publishing information to open the entire Aogu Twin Stars Supernatural World."

"Because the steam cores will soon surge in price!"

"This is a genuine, valuable steam sequence meditation scripture!"

Ta Ke shook his head upon hearing this.

"This time, the enemy is very likely to launch a massive counterattack."

The steam sequence resonance made Bevis Twain's soul somewhat excited and restless.

Ta Ke raised his eyebrows and smiled.

He is truly a Chao Shen Da Shi‑level strongman.

"When I came over, Archbishop Reagan Qiao summoned me and told me."

At this moment, Ta Ke was cross‑legged seated within the steam halo.

Flame Demon Hetara proudly acquired a mount—a Shadow Demon Wolf Leader.

The Old Steam Star Meditation Sequence Tree has already taken preliminary shape!

The trunk is about as thick as a water bucket; at a height of five meters it branches out, forming a canopy like a pavilion, with an overall height of roughly ten meters.

Speaking of letters, Ta Ke recalled that it had been a long time since he wrote to Dr. Stan Lee.

Bevis Twain smiled.

"Moreover, it concerns a newly risen steam Chao Shen Da Shi who fought three opponents single‑handedly, slaying one and crushing two—a remarkable record."

"Our Saint Land has birthed meditation stars."

"Hehe... after you say that, I'm afraid I'll really have to trouble you," Bevis Twain smiled.

"The next day, the information spread throughout the entire Sairi Ouns Principality."

While seated, feeling the mottled scale pattern on his demon ring staff, Ta Ke gradually steadied his mind.

Even some formidable fourth‑tier cultivator squads, upon seeing the Flame Demon riding a Shadow Demon Wolf, would keep a wide distance.

The light of myriad star seas imprinted itself in Bevis Twain's pupils.

"Many have already absorbed the 【Old】 attributes from the Old Star."

Now Ta Ke's demon ring staff has reached a level‑36 standard.

Ta Ke smiled and nodded.

Bevis Twain calmly elaborated on the information brought from outside.

With that thought, Ta Ke allocated 75,000 magic gold from his Supernatural Storage Bracelet into a new storage bracelet and then handed it to Bevis Twain.

Only with achievements can one obtain high returns.

Ta Ke fumbled the demon ring staff on his wrist.

"And High Tower Academy has even opened professional Old Days courses, allowing students to better understand the characteristics of the great Old Star."

This is also the rule for many academies, high towers, and churches in cultivating talent.

Advancing to fourth tier unlocks massive sequence carrying capacity, thereby mastering powerful forbidden spell sorcery.

"This is much faster than the usual sequence ecology construction speed."

"He can naturally sense the subtle changes in Saint Land."

The Flame Rune Secret Art was also comprehended by Ta Ke, reaching a three‑ring state level.

The herding area is the "Shadow Layer."

As Ta Ke's soul veil opened a portal.

Clearly, under pressure from the Dark Sun Evil God Organization and the prolonged inability to unify the Aogu Twin Stars Supernatural Realm, the Principality's strategy has changed.

"And..."

Bevis Twain's gaze swept over the numerous tiny vortex seeds within the halo.

Bevis Twain continued speaking.

"But within Saint Land's ecology, they can still enjoy simple star meditation."

"Writing you a personal letter will certainly commend your great contributions to Sairi Ouns and Saint Land."

"His Excellency Archbishop Reagan·Joe, sir, he has studied Saint Land's ecology for hundreds of years."

"Do you have any forbidden spells?" Taku thought for a moment and asked.

Such as 【Old Days】, 【Steam】, 【Meditation】, 【Life】, 【Light】 and so on.

Allow me to act freely?

Shadows and demons mingled together; that was something Taku hadn't expected.

The moment Bevis entered the stone hall, he was immediately captivated by the breathtaking scene before him, like an ocean of stars.

Directly opposite the stone hall where Taku sat cross‑legged.

The flame demon Hettara was indeed unabashed; after Taku herded it into the Shadow Layer, it quickly found the level‑39 Shadow‑Flame Demon Wolf leader.

"The three great powers will join forces to meet your needs."

"When this wave passes, we can earn twenty to thirty thousand Demon Gold."

"When the supernal beings realize the Steam Core's immense value, even if many merchant supernal beings cannot use it themselves, they will still drive the Steam Core's price up."

"As information channels synchronize, local supernal beings will learn that Steam Cores are expensive abroad."

"Over at Bajins, in the past two or three months they've also made about sixty to seventy thousand Demon Gold."

Having forged Saint Land's Meditation Stars, this wave's harvest is indeed astonishingly powerful.

Entering the stone hall feels as if stepping into a sea of stars.

"This time you come, there is also a rather important matter I need to tell you."

Flame Rune: Triple‑Ring Form.

Bevis Twain's exposition made Taku's eyebrows lift slightly.

"The second aspect is that the Saillions Gazette will gradually open, in all directions, information about foreign supernal beings on the Supernal Ocean."

"You need not worry about Lamor's safety; all you have to do is hide yourself and proceed with killing according to your own steps."

"Our supernal city‑states are fine here."

"Representing the Saillions Grand Duke's Saillions Royal Family, the Saint Land Tower Council, and our Three‑Eyed Divine Council, we will cause the Old‑Days Meditation Stars to rise in Saint Land."

"The rumors spread outside are false."

His gaze fell on Taku; Bevis floated over to Taku's side and sat down, being in Shadow Form, naturally possessing this hovering effect.

"It seems… before coming, you didn't skimp on this kind of study."

Taku's eyebrows lifted slightly.

"Star Meditation, and moreover the Star Meditation resonating with the Steam Sequence; no wonder when Taku used the Old‑Days Star Book to project the Old‑Days in the micro‑world, there was the rumble of the Steam Sequence."

Then, during Taku's covert cultivation period.

The flame demon riding the Shadow‑Flame Demon Wolf leader could still rampage unchecked.

"In about ten days or so, this second wave of Ecological War will arrive, and it could be a massive ecological war."

Bevis Twain stared at Taku and began to explain slowly.

Bevis Twain, in Shadow Form, is waiting here.

"Currently, the Tower side and the Three‑Eyed Divine Church are both preparing in secret."

"That is… when the next sunrise rises."

The outcome was obvious: a demon and a demon wolf were brutally dealt with by the fourth‑tier Shadow Spider Lord, then pursued all the way.

The previous period of covert cultivation, plus over a month spent guarding the Star Sequence Tree.

"The Saillions Royal Family has stockpiled many powerful forbidden‑spell scripture seeds."

And around the Sequence Tree.

The Star Meditation Sequence Tree is composed entirely of star crystal; each leaf radiates brilliant starlight. As a Sequence Tree, it exists in a state where void and reality converge, allowing one to perceive the flow of the sequence's intrinsic patterns and its intersection with the external ecological cycle.

"So… the price is still cheap now; if you can buy, do it quickly."

Shadow Rune: Double‑Ring Form.

Here, Taku, as a Soul Veil, serves as a gatekeeper, performing the duty of opening and closing the Barrier Gate.

Bevis Twain said so.

For a moment, Bevis felt a desire to meditate in slumber within the star sea.

"The first aspect, after a while, there will be news about the Holy Spirit Empire appearing in the Saillions Duchy's Steam Daily."

"In the next two days I will go out to collect rent; I should be able to get some more Demon Gold, enough to obtain the second one."

"Didn't you say there's still over a month left?" Taku was startled.

Taking Taku's storage bracelet, Bevis Twain examined it briefly and smiled.

Immediately, Taku gave a gentle smile.

Ecological War.

Taku has been waiting for this!

Only when Saint Land descends into chaos can Taku stir the waters, inflicting more pain and damage upon the Dark Sun Evil God Church.