Chapter 275: Saintland Festival Concludes!

The Three-Eyed God's Temple Tower.

Even if the windows are tightly shut.

From outside, wave after wave of cheering and jubilant shouts still seeped inexorably into this sixty‑plus‑story building.

And today's weather is especially fine.

The sky is clear for miles, the azure as if washed.

The Ashen Day, outlined in a faint blood‑red hue, hangs high in the firmament.

The golden projection of ancient stars interplays perfectly with it.

Their combined radiance blankets the whole Saintland in a warm orange hue, immersing everyone in a color that symbolizes joy, hope, and optimism.

Of course, today's splendid weather.

is inseparable from the efforts of Saintland's wind‑type wizards.

Yesterday and the day before, the wind wizards, for today's Saintland Festival in the Saintland Tower District,

invested massive source energy and sorcery, dispersing Saintland's thick gray mist.

Thus the weather is so clear today.

On the balcony of the sixty‑plus‑story tower, Ta Ke gazed out.

Around the Three-Eyed God's Temple Tower, crowds stretched as far as the eye could see.

Moreover, people continued to arrive here via the spacious stairs or magical teleportation circles.

In the surrounding streets, towers, Spirit Realm layers, Shadow layers, and many other strata, numerous Saintland security officers and enforcers maintain order.

Directly in front of the Temple Tower, on the expansive Temple Plaza, atop the festival altar stone,

the fiery‑grilled protagonists of today are also appearing one after another.

Each time one appears, accompanied by the ceremonial bishop's narration, the crowd erupts in a surging wave of heated discussion.

Among them is the heavyweight figure that Ta Ke captured, the Dark Sun Saint Wendell Francis.

"Burn him to death!"

"Burn him to death!"

"Burn him to death!"

"…"

Saintland residents roar and shout loudly.

For those followers of the Dark Sun Church who brought war and suffering to Saintland, causing many Saintland residents' relatives to die on the front lines.

Burning them, for Saintland residents, is the best gift.

Today is the day of Saintland's festival.

Ta Ke also dons the church‑custom‑made, wide and fluffy Divine Attendant robe.

Its base features silver patterns, while golden light runes outline the main lines.

He wears the Three-Eyed God's distinctive divine‑eye scarf silk.

On his head sits a dazzling Three-Eyed God's Divine Attendant crown that sways with any movement.

The entire Divine Attendant robe and adornments exude elegance and lofty status.

It's the kind that makes one step out and instantly take center stage.

Ta Ke, quietly observing the scene, also gently absorbs the World's primal attribute gifted by Saintland.

At that moment,

"Squeak!"

Bishop Masha Clark pushed open the door of this elegantly arranged, luxuriously decorated episcopal reception room.

Originally!

This space was originally for receiving strong bishops from other branch churches.

Now it serves to receive the Three-Eyed God's Divine Attendant "Ta Ke Lamor".

Trailing Bishop Masha Clark is a Forbidden Seal Guard Squad.

The strong aura of forbidden ecology they exude might go unnoticed by others, but Ta Ke perceives it very clearly.

They step onto the spacious limestone marble floor of the reception hall.

Under the guard of six members.

A wizard quickly opens a magical portal.

Four of them enter, carefully lifting out a sealed object.

The captain of the Fifth‑Grade Forbidden Guard Squad produces a magical parchment scroll and presents it before Ta Ke.

"Divine Attendant, please sign for the Death‑level Forbidden Seal 【Sails' Dreadblood Crow】."

"Additionally, here are all the forbidden seal details of 【Sails' Dreadblood Crow】."

After Ta Ke signs, he receives another scroll concerning the forbidden items of 【Sails' Dreadblood Crow】.

The second Death‑level Forbidden Seal among the three resources is now officially in his possession.

As the Forbidden Guard Squad departs, Ta Ke examines the 【Sails' Dreadblood Crow】.

He then stores it in the magical cottage, sealing it within a solitary small chamber.

Currently, Ta Ke lacks the means and ability to control the 【Sails' Dreadblood Crow】.

When Ta Ke completes the rapid sweep of Saintland's forbidden ecology,

he will then be able to begin cultivating this terrifying "forbidden creature".

If Ta Ke dares to raise it now, he likely won't survive three days.

After Ta Ke finishes dealing with the powerful Forbidden Seal 【Sails' Dreadblood Crow】.

Bishop Masha Clark, sitting on the sofa, finally placed a thick book on the desk and pushed it in front of Ta Ke.

"This is 'Twin Star Realm·Holy Emblem Rune Tower.'"

Masha Clark began to explain gently.

"Although it does not follow the rune tower built by our ancient twin‑star Transcendent World, it belongs to the twin‑star rune tower system, so the world will still respond."

"Also, the fourth‑tier lord materials you previously asked me about."

"The Church has them in reserve, and the price is around 120,000."

"Lord materials for 120,000 are already quite cheap," Ta Ke said with a raised eyebrow and a smile.

Normally, fourth‑tier lord materials range from about 120,000 to 150,000 depending on the exact grade difference.

Fourth‑tier lord‑level materials costing 120,000 magic gold are a solid internal price.

These past few days, Ta Ke has not been idle.

At the dwarf Bakins' place.

The underground black market, and the Startrack Cultivation Hall.

Also a few guilds of Saintland itself.

Ta Ke went over repeatedly, continuously spending the resources he held.

Currently, the amount of magic gold Ta Ke has hoarded is close to 1.2 million.

The bounty on Ta Ke's head is quickly catching up.

Although the magic gold is abundant.

But Ta Ke also has many places to spend it now.

The many resources Ta Ke used to cultivate the Wonder House before have been mostly consumed.

Now the Wonder House's growth speed is not as fast as before.

But the resource consumption is still not low.

Ta Ke does not want the Wonder House to fall asleep so early.

Daily massive feeding is still very necessary.

This allows the first wave of growth of a Steam Wonder House equipped with multiple steam cores to far surpass a normal Wonder House.

Yes!

Ta Ke's current Wonder House, ignited by Ta Ke's Steam World Spark and eight steam cores it digests itself,

has already become a Steam Wonder House.

Its growth potential ceiling far exceeds that of a normal Wonder House.

Originally, forty to fifty square meters was already the limit for the first wave of Wonder Houses.

Now Ta Ke's Wonder House has expanded to a scale of eighty to ninety square meters.

The Steam Wonder House still shows no sign of sleeping; it can eat and drink daily, full of vitality.

Since the first stage growth of the Steam Wonder House still has huge potential, Ta Ke naturally needs to continue feeding it.

The previous two to three hundred thousand resources were all fed in.

This wave obtained 1.2 million magic gold resources.

Ta Ke plans to feed about 500,000 magic gold into the Wonder House again.

Ta Ke estimates it can expand the Wonder House to over 200 square meters.

The remaining roughly 700,000 magic gold.

will be used to purchase fourth‑tier promotion lord materials.

The leftover magic gold is kept as reserve.

During the discussion, Ta Ke produced 360,000 magic gold and handed it to Bishop Masha Clark.

"Now I leave the rest to you, Bishop."

Masha Clark smiled lightly and said in unison,

"These are just minor matters, after all, you are a divine devotee of our Three‑Eyed Divine Church."

"Many of the Church's resources are, in part, at your service."

"Also, aren't you planning to go to the Transcendent Ocean for a Transcendent Voyage?"

"Yes!" Ta Ke nodded.

During this period, Ta Ke and Bevis often talked about this.

It was also intentional to use Bevis as a messenger to the higher‑ups of the Three‑Eyed Divine Church, explaining his intention to cultivate alone.

"A Transcendent Voyage is a good thing."

Bishop Masha Clark nodded.

"Many students at the High Tower, after the third tier, are urged by their mentors to travel abroad."

"Only by traveling outside and experiencing the harshest side of the Transcendent World can one become a powerful Transcendent being."

"Furthermore, mentors of the Saintland High Tower even encourage students to promote to the fourth tier abroad, and even establish High Tower outposts in the bustling Transcendent Ocean."

"This time you go out, actually, I truly support your journey to the Transcendent Ocean for adventure."

"If possible, I would even like you to build your own High Tower island outpost deep within the Transcendent Ocean."

"Build your own Transcendent City‑State."

"Or even incorporate the entire island territory into your High Tower domain."

"You wish to become a powerful Chao Shen Da Shi‑level wizard, perhaps even a legendary wizard capable of reshaping a Transcendent World."

"Establishing your own Transcendent City‑State territory, building a legacy, and expanding your High Tower domain are all indispensable."

"And… the Transcendent Ocean is such a perfectly suitable venue."

After listening to Bishop Masha Clarke's exposition, Ta Ke nodded.

"I indeed have that thought."

"Therefore, I am eager to obtain the fourth‑tier material for promotion."

Bishop Masha Clarke smiled.

"I understand; you needn't push. After today's ceremonial rites end, I'll resolve this for you tomorrow or the day after."

"By the way, the last time you entered the Underground Forbidden Seal Realm, the forbidden seals there have been completely quiet up to now, not at all like a Forbidden Seal Realm."

"How you achieved that, I will not ask."

"But this time, heading to the ocean, there may be a place you need to go to."

"What place?" Ta Ke asked.

"In the deep sea's 'Padelin New Voyage Island.'"

"The Pearl of the Deep Sea?" Ta Ke's eyebrows lifted slightly.

Padelin New Voyage Island is the core stronghold of the Sairiangs Principality and the Three‑Eyed Divine Church in the Transcendent Deep Sea.

It is hailed as the pearl of the Aogu Twin Stars' deep‑sea world!

If the core of the Sairiangs Principality on this side of the Western Continent is the capital Sairiangs City and Saint Land,

then in the Transcendent Deep Sea region, the core is Padelin New Voyage Island.

At the same time, Padelin New Voyage Island is also the central hub of the Sairiangs Principality's world‑gate.

Many outsiders who become transcendent first arrive at Padelin New Voyage Island.

"Is there a problem with the seal of Padelin New Voyage Island?"

Ta Ke looked at Bishop Masha Clarke.

"Yes!"

Bishop Masha Clarke nodded.

Padelin New Voyage Island itself stores a certain quantity of forbidden seals.

Moreover, most of those forbidden seals were captured by the world from the World Barrier Great Waterfall and drawn into the Aogu Twin Stars' transcendent world.

Many cannot be utilized and can only be sealed.

And Masha Clarke also mentioned that Ta Ke can quiet the seals.

Clearly, the forbidden seals on Padelin New Voyage Island have developed some issue.

After all, Padelin New Voyage Island lacks the deep foundation that Saint Land possesses.

There is no "sealed barrier micro‑world" there.

"A year ago, Padelin New Voyage Island had already been repeatedly seeking help from Saint Land."

"They hoped we could transport some sealing barrier stones over."

"But you know, ordinary people simply cannot transport sealing barrier stones."

"And top‑level strongmen, within this past year in Saint Land, have no time to spare for moving those stones."

"So the matter has been delayed repeatedly!"

"You… aren't you able to transport large quantities of sealing barrier stones?"

Bishop Masha Clarke examined Ta Ke.

"In the next few days, you can search underground for suitable sealing barrier stones."

"After you enter the transcendent ocean world, you'll have time to go there."

"Whether you use your own ability to resolve the forbidden seal issue there, or employ sealing barrier stones to fix it,"

"I think… Padelin New Voyage Island will certainly welcome you."

"If you help them solve that huge trouble, the benefits will naturally include you."

Knowing that this Divine Favored One does not act without profit, Bishop Masha Clarke bit down especially hard on the "benefits"!

Ta Ke couldn't help but smile awkwardly.

"When I have time, I will go."

"In any case, Padelin New Voyage Island is also the deep‑sea pearl of the Aogu Twin Stars' transcendent realm."

At that moment, another wave of cheers rose outside.

Accompanied by titles such as "Archbishop of Saint Land."

"Alright, the ceremonial rites are about to begin."

"Later, remember to descend in your angelic form."

Bishop Masha Clarke looked outward and instructed in unison.

"Understood!" Ta Ke nodded.

"Remember… on stage, don't do anything out of line; fervent believers may rush forward. At that point, the Divine Punisher Squad, members of the Disciplinary Order, and Church Knights will help you break through. Just keep your shield up yourself; don't reverse‑cast a spell to kill those zealots."

"Understood!"

"Also… the ceremony may be long; during the banquet later, many will want to meet you, so be patient."

"Your status as a Divine Favored One will bring many advantages, but also some minor troubles under the spotlight."

"Understood!"

"…"

Bishop Masha Clarke patiently and in detail reminded him of one thing after another.

Ta Ke carefully noted each of these matters.

Bishop Masha Clarke's care, Ta Ke has always seen and kept in his heart.

Soon!

With the ceremony bishop's broadcast sounding like a massive thunderclap.

"Great Three‑Eyed God's Divine Favored — Ta Ke Lamor!"

Ta Ke unsheathed the Steam Light Feather Blade, emitting a dazzling dark‑golden glassy sheen.

From the high tower he glided down slowly, like an angel of light and flame descending to the world.

The crowd cheered like ten‑thousand‑foot waves, deafeningly loud.

And Ta Ke clearly felt his inner legendary trait rapidly settling and accumulating.

The source land of the legendary trait, Saintland, will in the coming long period—

—continuously contribute the "legendary trait" to Ta Ke.

As a driver of the era's tide, he will also enjoy the tide's feedback!

Ta Ke landed right beside the Dark Sun Saint Wen De Er Francis.

At this moment, Wen De Er Francis was bound to a bronze cross.

Surrounding them were piles of wood with extraordinary traits, coated with thick black oil.

Burning enemies alive in public is Lamor's traditional custom!

And Wen De Er Francis had long ago been dismembered of his extraordinary sequence framework by the extraordinary priests.

His extraordinary talent, abilities, and ecology were fully dissected.

Even his rank, which had peaked at Fourth‑Tier Apex, plummeted to a mere 35th‑level, making being burned alive a simple matter.

Following the ceremony bishop's command.

Ta Ke grabbed with one hand and hurled a fireball onto the black oil.

"Swoosh!" the flames shot up.

The fire spread rapidly, completely enveloping the Dark Sun Saint Wen De Er Francis.

At this moment, Wen De Er Francis slowly lifted his head.

The firelight danced on both banks.

The two gazed at each other calmly.

Until one side's life withered completely.

……

With the Saintland Festival's conclusion.

Three or four days later, Saintland gradually returned to its former trajectory, yet it was somewhat different from before.

According to the Saintland senior officials' directive documents.

The Steam Lighthouse began establishing fortress outposts in the material realm, rooting in the Saintland Wasteland and advancing toward the Ashlands.

Meanwhile, numerous Saintland extraordinary academies also issued new cultivation assessments.

Trainees must enter the northern frontier Ashlands to hunt creatures affected by the Dark Sun ecology there, in order to complete their academic tasks.

It can be foreseen that for a long future—

The Ashlands will become Saintland's continual offensive, probing, and advancing ecological front.

As the actual push progressed, Saintland's Steam World Cycle grew deeper, beginning to permeate every corner.

And the Great Meditative Star.

Continuously reminding humanity of the great star's creator's name!

Divine Favored — Ta Ke Lamor!

After the Saintland Festival concluded.

Ta Ke soon received three copies of fourth‑tier Lord Materials personally delivered by Bishop Ma Sha Ke La Ke.

Having obtained them, a relieved Ta Ke began immersing himself in daily cultivation and study.

Having reached the two‑star witchcraft ability "Spirit Touch Perception", Ta Ke's progress beyond mid‑rank wizard studies accelerated rapidly.

Moreover, a regular life made time fly.

During this period, thanks to Ta Ke's cooperation with the Star Track Cultivation Society.

Ta Ke obtained from the Star Track Cultivation Society the three‑star Earth Defense witchcraft he needed.

Three‑star Rune Witchcraft 【Earth·Rune Turtle Shell】.

The name of this rune witchcraft perfectly explains its essence.

Although the name sounds a bit rustic.

But its defensive effect is top‑notch.

And moreover!

Ta Ke can now begin to comprehend the profound meaning of the Earth Rune.

This is the final key for Ta Ke to unlock the Saintland Forbidden Curse 【Oblivion·Silent Starburst】.

Four or five days after Ta Ke finished sweeping the Saintland Forbidden Seal Site.

Ya Bo Han, who had prepared a certain number of elite crew members, issued a command.

Ta Ke, already prepared, responded.

During the night when the Ash Day and Ash Cold Moon alternated, Ta Ke officially boarded the airship.

On the airship's bridge glass, Ta Ke silently surveyed Saintland until it was shrouded deep within the somber night‑shrouded horizon!