Chapter 260: Raven Forbidden Rune Tower!

Clang!

Ta Ke pounded the massive metal door repeatedly, then waited for someone outside to open it for him.

His gaze swept across the huge loop‑shaped Forbidden Seal realm, and Ta Ke gradually steadied his mind.

After using the system to absorb most of the forbidden ecological vortex here,

the entire Forbidden Seal realm became calm and safe.

It seemed just like an ordinary huge underground loop‑shaped stone cave.

Having finished absorbing the forbidden ecology, Ta Ke gave a rough look at the seventeen Death‑grade Forbidden Seals.

Normally, Ta Ke could only read the signs outside, briefly sense the aura emanating from these seals, and stop there.

But this time, Ta Ke used the system to draw out the abundant forbidden ecological traits, making the place even safer.

Consequently, Ta Ke could delve deeper into the seals' underlying properties.

Especially the few seals Ta Ke had previously selected.

Ta Ke examined them carefully and thoroughly understood their Positive Rule traits.

Without having to consider the negative effects of those Forbidden Seals.

In the end, Ta Ke also chose a particularly appealing powerful Forbidden Seal.

The Sears Cursed‑Blood Raven, which can easily bring death to its user.

Sears Cursed‑Blood Raven

It is a highly distinctive Forbidden Seal with miraculous forbidden abilities, and it is also a Forbidden Beast.

In theory it lacks the essence of a "creature," yet its forbidden rules grant it the unique Forbidden Beast trait.

When Ta Ke was talking with Beiweis·Tuwen,

Beiweis·Tuwen told Ta Ke that this ferocious Forbidden Beast had devoured as many transcendents as a small transcendent city‑state.

And this is known even to the Saint Land Church.

There are probably many more unknown deaths.

If Ta Ke lacked Forbidden Rule Fragments, a means to alter Forbidden Seals,

Ta Ke might not have chosen this highly dangerous Death‑grade Forbidden Seal.

After all, it truly is a terrifying item that brings death.

With Forbidden Rule Fragments, Ta Ke can freely select those Forbidden Seals with miraculous methods.

"The fragments I got this time aren't many, but they're not few either,"

"More than enough to deal with the Curtain Stage,"

"Perhaps I can even upgrade my Fate Revolver,"

"At present... the Positive Rule traits of the Fate Fang total 56 points, which is decent; adding more won't cost much resources,"

"When the Fate Fang's Positive Rules reach 'Danger‑grade,' that's even better,"

"We can't casually perform forbidden augmentations here; if an abnormal event occurs, it would be bad. It's fine to wait until we return to augment,"

"A Death‑grade Fate Revolver, combined with my Precision·Correction,"

"Enough to make those Dark Sun Church enemies feel what it means when the times change!"

Just as Ta Ke was deep in thought,

the gate of the Forbidden Seal realm was swiftly pushed open.

as Ta Ke stepped out.

The guardian squad of the Forbidden Seal realm, along with Bishop Masha·Kelake and Beiweis·Tuwen beside her,

all looked at Ta Ke with curiosity.

Ta Ke had actually been inside for over five hours.

After emerging, nothing had happened.

The seal‑guardian squad members quickly shut the door again, fearing the seals might burst out.

When closing it, the squad leader gazed at the sealed interior.

"Inside... so quiet!"

A bizarre thought floated in the squad leader's mind.

"Is it the Defiler... no, is it caused by a Divine Favored?"

"There are rumors that this Divine Favored Ta Ke was cursed by a Death‑grade Forbidden Seal, his life near its end, though it's unclear if it's true!"

"This time the Divine Favored Ta Ke ventured into the Forbidden Seal realm and stayed so long; it's indeed highly possible,"

In his thoughts, the squad leader began wild speculation.

Originally, after exiting the Forbidden Seal realm, one needed to observe for several days.

But Ta Ke himself is cursed by Death‑grade forbidden power and also by the twisted curse of Dark Sun ecology.

Curses are already stacked; entering now, the hidden forbidden traits that can't be displayed have no real effect.

"Let's go!"

Bishop Masha·Kelake said directly.

Leaving the Forbidden Seal realm.

In the long corridor before the magical gate, Bishop Masha·Kelake halted.

She turned to Ta Ke, her tone gentle, and asked,

"How is it? Have you found any solution?"

Bishop Masha·Kelake has always been extremely concerned about Ta Ke.

Ta Ke naturally sees it all.

Ta Ke thought for a moment, then nodded and said.

"We have gained something, and we basically have some clues, but we need some time to explore and try!"

Ta Ke said that, and immediately Martha Clark's kind and gentle face lit up with a relieved smile.

"Good, good, good! If you can find a solution, that would be great!"

It's clear that Ta Ke has found a countermeasure against the death-level forbidden curse; she is truly delighted.

"I need the forbidden item 【Sares·Eblood Crow】; this sealed object will be of great help to me."

"Sares·Eblood Crow?"

After a moment's thought, Martha Clark nodded and said.

"Currently, Saint Rand has just been hit by the Dark Sun Ecology, and is also preparing for the next round of ecological warfare."

"Part of the forbidden garrison's rotation squad has been drawn away."

"Once this wave of ecological warfare ends, could I then send a rotation squad to deliver the sealed object?"

Ta Ke thought for a moment, then nodded.

"There's no rush time-wise; after this round of ecological warfare ends, sending it over will be completely fine."

"Then… are the other two resources still the two you previously mentioned?" Bishop Martha Clark confirmed again.

"Yes!"

Ta Ke nodded.

The multi-layered "Forbidden Curse Sorcery" capable of large-scale slaughter.

The top-tier grimoire of the "Runic World Tower", constructed by listening to the voice of the world's origin!

This is the other top-tier resource that Ta Ke needs.

Each of these resources cannot be obtained from the outside world.

Especially, the "Runic World Tower Grimoire".

Even ordinary runic grimoires are extremely rare.

And the Runic World Tower constructed using runic profundities is a resource exclusive to geniuses.

It is not sold anywhere in the outside world.

In the midst of thought, Bishop Martha Clark spoke again.

"Ta Ke, originally you didn't need to participate in this ecological warfare."

"After all, you still have plenty of time later to deeply experience Saint Rand's origin ecology."

"But this time, you have been cursed, and you will soon need to listen to the voice of the world's origin."

"So, for this ecological warfare, you need to participate, and you need to carefully experience the power of Saint Rand's origin ecology."

"This will greatly help you construct the Runic World Tower."

"In these days, Saint Rand's forces have finished preparations and will carry out a large-scale ecological warfare. At that time… you will preside over a portion of the ecological power of the Star Sea Blue Tower."

"Remember, this is a crucial battle that could very well determine whether Saint Rand can hold out in the future."

"Although there are rumors that the Dark Sun Church might withdraw from Saint Rand, these rumors may not be reliable."

"We must prepare for the possibility that they may launch a large-scale counteroffensive against Saint Rand."

"The more we think they couldn't possibly do it, the more likely they are to actually do it!"

Bishop Martha Clark's words made Ta Ke's heart flutter slightly.

"I understand!"

Immediately, Ta Ke nodded solemnly.

"I'm afraid that, since I inherently possess an ability attuned to ecology, I am qualified to master a portion of the ecological power of the Star Sea Blue Four-Ring Tower for a counterattack."

"Bishop Martha Clark having me participate obviously… is to let me absorb more of Saint Rand's 【World】 origin characteristics."

"Well then, I won't hold back."

"And the upcoming battle might… not…"

Ta Ke carefully felt the whole world; a faint war rumble, barely there, began to sound.

"It is an inevitable great battle."

"The war's gloom has already been surging around Saint Rand like a raging storm."

In the midst of thought, Ta Ke's peripheral vision caught the distant 【Forbidden Curtain Stage】.

"If I go back and study it carefully, perhaps in the upcoming great battle, the powerful forbidden rules of the 【Forbidden Curtain Stage】 could play a huge role."

"After all, this curtain stage, at the level of rules, directly pulls enemies into the forbidden realm to fight."