Chapter 281: Archbishop's Fall, Bloodfall Execution Order!

Boom—...

The rumbling echoed, like a roar from the abyss, shaking everyone's eardrums.

A mushroom cloud of intertwined blood‑red and black flames rose slowly, like an indescribable death and disaster, imprinting a soul‑shaking terror in the pupils of countless transcendants!

When the Forbidden Spell Star Explosion sounded.

The sky and earth were cloaked in blood‑red and black flames.

The entire Yin Xing Shan Bu Dong Gang fell silent.

The winds and waves ceased, and the sea no longer surged.

Pedestrians on the street and patrons by the tavern windows stared at the rising mushroom cloud, as if it were a sculpture.

The world's veins and trajectories converged upon that terrifying mushroom cloud born of the Forbidden Spell.

When the rumble swept across the entire Yin Xing Shan Bu Dong Gang, fading into the distant night wind.

When the black‑red fiery mushroom cloud, rising, gradually vanished into the depths of the night sky.

When the indescribable terror was buried by the night.

At this moment.

The withdrawn sea breeze finally blew toward the shore again.

The suppressed tide finally washed again onto the beach strewn with Yin Xing Shan shells.

Yin Xing Shan Zhen Qi Bu Dong Gang, as if thawed, gradually returned to its former state.

But the fear governed by the Forbidden Spell had already been deeply etched into the hearts of all transcendants of Yin Xing Shan Zhen Qi Bu Dong Gang.

…

Atop the steam tower of Yin Xing Shan Bu Dong Gang.

The seventh‑tier city‑state lord of the harbor stood deep within the night.

He quietly examined the powerful Star Explosion force that even made him turn pale.

"Is the Forbidden Spell Star Explosion His Highness the Divine Favored, or… someone else?"

"If it were His Highness the Divine Favored, his speed of cultivating and mastering the Forbidden Spell would be unreasonably fast!"

"Based on the letter Grand Archbishop Li Gen Qiao gave me, he obtained the Forbidden Spell only two or three months ago."

"Two or three months to refine the Forbidden Spell he just got into this state… is he still human?"

"If not His Highness the Divine Favored… then which transcendent celestial pride could it be?"

"As far as I know, the Divine Favored also prepares to enter the transcendent oceanic world."

"I heard the geniuses of the Dark Sun Church gathered at Saintland, only to be almost entirely slaughtered by His Highness the Divine Favored alone."

"Nowadays, transcendants of the Ashen Land shudder at the very mention of the Divine Favored."

"This time, His Highness the Divine Favored has been drawn into the vast oceanic steam tide."

"Those exotic transcendent celestial prides must be about to be torn apart again by His Highness the Divine Favored."

"Hehe… this transcendent ocean… is getting livelier."

He examined the mushroom cloud gradually rising and merging into the sea‑wind cloud layer.

The Yin Xing Shan Zhen Qi Bu Dong Gang transcendent city‑state lord had no intention of investigating.

The Forbidden Spell's explosion avoided the harbor, landing in the desolate outskirts.

That situation is not his concern!

……

The edge of a massive pit and trench.

Ta Ke stood here quietly, his eye corner twitching slightly.

The gigantic terrifying pit before him was over thirty meters in diameter and deeper than ten meters.

The ground within a two‑to‑three‑hundred‑meter radius was leveled flat.

All combustible material within a thousand‑meter radius was ignited, being burned by Ta Ke's divine flame.

The entire area was charred and scorching, suffused with annihilation, Star Explosion, death, and destruction—an unsettling aura.

Ta Ke originally thought the Level‑42 Six‑Star Forbidden Spell's power wouldn't be so terrifying.

But!

The Star Explosion Forbidden Spell, birthed from the wreckage ecology of a Star Explosion, possessed power beyond imagination.

"The Star Explosion itself, born of the stars, has innate massive power… plus my World attribute is over‑limit, which is why its power is so great."

"The flame after the explosion is also astonishing."

Ta Ke looked around.

A square kilometer, not a blade of grass grows.

The lingering divine flame of the Star Explosion still raged over this scorched earth, seemingly to burn for a considerable time.

"This…"

"It is indeed a small nuclear explosion!"

Ta Ke examined his own hands.

"Unwittingly, I have already mastered such a powerful force."

"Hmm… I am now fourth‑tier, already a mid‑stage transcendent."

"It's about time I wielded such great power."

At that moment.

A fine, blood‑colored drizzle fell continuously.

And the spot where the blood rain gathered was, astonishingly, the Forbidden Spell bomb crater.

Soon, the blood‑red Netherblood material began to gather.

Ta Ke saw clearly that this was the core material of the Transcendent State "Netherblood".

This clump of Transcendent material was the last stubbornness of the sixth‑rank bishop‑level strongman Lan Deng·Ge Li.

However, as soon as the Netherblood material had just begun to coalesce, it was quickly ignited by Ta Ke's Immortal Divine Flame.

Under the Forbidden Curse Star Explosion, although no single blast pierced the soul, it utterly killed the sixth‑rank bishop‑level strongman Lan Deng·Ge Li

his body, soul, Transcendent State, and even his Transcendent equipment.

All were blasted to powder by the Star Explosion.

The barely remaining Transcendent source material of the sixth‑rank bishop‑level strongman Lan Deng·Ge Li was as good as dead.

Those barely remaining core Transcendent Netherblood materials followed their most primal instinct, seeking to reshape the Transcendent life form of a cultivator.

Unfortunately, they were lit like lanterns by Ta Ke's Immortal Flame Heart Divine Flame.

The sequential source of a sixth‑rank strongman—the Transcendent State—is extremely hard to annihilate.

But Ta Ke's "Immortal Flame Heart" Heavenly Overcome all sources that are hard to annihilate.

Annihilation Explosion!

Immortal Burning!

Their cooperation—one blasting to powder, the other burning to death—was a perfect match.

Just as Ta Ke examined this sixth‑rank bishop's "last stubbornness",

two silhouettes suddenly burst into the core area of the Forbidden Curse Star Explosion.

It was Captain Ya Bohan and Doctor Si Tan·Li.

After they entered, their gazes swept the surroundings, and their hearts sank slightly.

What terrifying destructive power!

Originally they had come to pick up some leftover blood, collect corpses, and make a little profit.

Now it seems.

Collect corpses?

Even a hammer's corpse—no scrap can be found.

Under the Star Explosion's annihilation, there is no possibility of any remnants.

After scanning the area, Captain Ya Bohan's voice, a bit hoarse, said,

"The power of your Forbidden Curse… might be a bit too great,"

"Indeed, nothing was left behind,"

"It's so big… so big!" Doctor Si Tan·Li laughed beside him.

"This Star Explosion can instantly blast our Boiling Blood Pirate Crew's reputation, making future recruitment and expansion much easier,"

Doctor Si Tan·Li, ever devoted to the crew's development, never relaxed for a moment.

"It's not that nothing was left."

Ta Ke said, and his Rune Hand gathered the volleyball‑sized Transcendent source material of "Lan Deng·Ge Li", simultaneously annihilating the Divine Flame within.

"This Transcendent Netherblood material stores the foundation of a sixth‑rank strongman,"

"If we could strip Lan Deng·Ge Li's soul‑will, perhaps we could forge a pseudo‑sixth‑rank bishop cultivator!"

"Not that simple."

Doctor Si Tan·Li shook his head.

"Many Transcendent academies have tried similar methods,"

"The result is a terribly violent mutation and loss of control,"

"Even a slight external trigger can instantly cause a low‑rank cultivator drawing higher forms to collapse completely,"

Hearing that, Ta Ke smiled.

"Anyway it's just a small experiment, no loss involved!"

"That's true!"

Doctor Si Tan·Li gave a very apt nod.

A wizard must let loose, boldly confronting enemies to conduct all sorts of trials.

A wizard's lab without hundreds of lives as a foundation would be ashamed to claim any experiments!

"Lan Deng·Ge Li has been dealt with, and the four fifth‑rank cultivators beside him are also dead,"

"Now the Blood Demon Hand has no fifth‑rank strongmen left, only a dozen or so fourth‑rank cultivators,"

"We can now take over the Blood Demon Hand without shedding blood,"

Looking at the Blood Demon Hand's location, Captain Ya Bohan said,

"Of course, to better deter the original Sea Demon Ship's crew,"

"You still need to unleash another Forbidden Curse Star Explosion."

"No problem!"

Ta Ke nodded.

At this moment, part of Ta Ke's attention was on the Silver Star Fan Steam Unfrozen Port.

To prevent some short‑sighted scoundrels from looting amid the chaos.

However.

Ta Ke had somewhat underestimated the deterrent power of the Forbidden Curse Star Explosion.

That massive Forbidden Curse, brimming with terrifying destructive capability.

Even though it attracted many eyes.

But no one at all dared to come near here.

In the extraordinary world, the extraordinary ones all like forbidden spells.

But what they enjoy is the exhilarating release of hurling forbidden spells at other people's heads.

They would never like to be hit by a single‑shot forbidden spell themselves.

Forbidden Spell Starburst Zone!

Who dares to intrude?

If a forbidden spell starburst were thrown onto one's own head.

That massive mushroom cloud is a shortcut to heaven.

A single powerful forbidden spell starburst can deter an entire extraordinary city‑state.

Since no one dares to approach here.

Then Ta Ke can recklessly unleash forbidden spell starbursts.

……

Half an hour later.

Above the wreck of Blood Demon Hand on the sea surface.

Boom——

A single‑shot forbidden spell 【Oblivion·Silent Starburst】 flares violently again.

As waves hundreds of meters high are lifted skyward.

In the night, the second mushroom cloud slowly rises, pours into the clouds, and again illuminates the entire Silver Star Fan Steam Port.

Before!

The extraordinary ones aboard Blood Demon Hand felt the ship suddenly loosen.

It felt as if the Sea Demon Ship had lost the captain's soul‑will governance, leaving the whole vessel without a backbone.

Combined with that terrifying forbidden spell starburst mushroom cloud that even lit the sea surface.

They vaguely guessed something.

Although uneasy, they still kept their faith in the Blood Demon Hand Sea Demon Ship, still revered the General Bloodfall of one of the Nine Demon Seas, and prepared to hold the Blood Demon Hand Sea Demon Ship.

But as the second single‑shot forbidden spell roared overhead, some weak Second‑Stage "Barnacle Crew" members were instantly killed by the shock.

The remaining sliver of resistance collapsed instantly.

This single‑shot forbidden spell is enough to destroy the entire Sea Demon Ship.

Resist?

With what to resist?

Fill it with lives?

Those crew not anchored and enslaved by the Sea Demon Ship still have a chance to flee along the sea floor.

But the Barnacle Crew anchored by the Blood Demon Hand Sea Demon Ship have no right to even attempt escape.

Whoever controls the Sea Demon Ship, they are that one's slaves.

With the Boiling Blood Pirate Crew's Second, Third, and Fourth Officers leading men into the water to assault the stationed crew of Blood Demon Hand.

Crew of Blood Demon Hand who could escape were shattered at the slightest touch and fled in droves.

Those who don't flee meet the fate of the Barnacle Crew.

And the many Barnacle Crew unable to flee, seeing all escapees gone, surrendered en masse.

They are the crew anchored by the ecology of Blood Demon Hand, sharing life and death with it.

Whoever controls Blood Demon Hand, they obey, with no need to fight for their lives.

As the official crew of Blood Demon Hand fled, the Barnacle Crew surrendered completely.

The Sea Demon Ship "Blood Demon Hand" has now officially changed hands, belonging to the Boiling Blood Adventurers.

With Captain Boiling Blood, Wizard Doctor, and Raven First Mate officially landing on Blood Demon Hand.

The three leaders and many crew shouted loudly in celebration.

"Captain is mighty!"

"Hahaha… Wizard Doctor's forbidden spell is truly impressive!"

"Forbidden spell! I was almost terrified then."

"Haha… me too, I also observed the forbidden spell up close."

"Doctor, would you release another one to celebrate?"

"Didn't expect the Seventh Officer of the Bloodfall Pirate Crew's Sea Demon Ship was taken by us directly."

"We captured it, but now we must face General Bloodfall's pursuit."

"Know that General Bloodfall, one of the Nine Demon Seas, is a Seventh‑Stage powerhouse."

"What's there to fear? Our ship's Wizard Doctor who wields forbidden spells isn't…"

"Hmm… that's true!"

"……"

Amid the cheers, the crowd's heated discussion reached the three's ears.

Dr. Stan Lee grew increasingly uneasy as he listened.

Who exactly spread the rumor?

They even slapped the big forbidden‑spell hat onto his head, making the corner of his eye twitch continuously.

After a brief burst of cheering,

Captain Abraham immediately ordered the sails raised, the primal‑energy steam engine activated, preparing to leave the Silver Star Fan Sea Port area.

Two consecutive star explosions have already stirred up enough commotion.

More and more eyes are now fixed on the "Blood Demon Hand".

Leaving this place of trouble quickly and then making plans is the right path.

Members of the Boiling Blood Adventuring Party and the Vine‑Shell crew of the Blood Demon Hand run back and forth on the deck, handling the sails.

Ta Ke, who landed on the Blood Demon Hand, strolls inside the Sea Demon Ship, carefully feeling and examining every corner.

Blood Demon Hand!

Its whole body has long been permeated by fresh blood; from inside to out, every nook and cranny exudes a strong scent of blood.

Whether it's the hull, the railings, the deck, or the mast, they all seem to be built of dragon‑blood wood, entirely blood‑red.

Even the sails are the color of fresh blood.

Like a devil drenched in blood, this is the very nature of the Blood Demon Hand.

At this moment, Ta Ke's perception becomes finer and deeper.

At the bottom of the hold, two massive source‑energy steam engines are installed, though the placement is acceptable.

But it is clear that the captain of the Blood Demon Hand never built a steam ecosystem.

Thus the effect of a steam‑source ecosystem is almost nonexistent.

The Saint Land World, as an independent ecosystem, could support a new steam ecosystem.

The Sea Demon Ship, as an independent ecosystem, can likewise construct a powerful steam ecosystem.

Unfortunately, that captain belongs to the Blood Demon Warrior rank.

He never harnessed the potential of the source‑energy steam engines.

But now that Ta Ke has arrived, those two massive source‑energy steam engines will not be wasted.

Thanks to Ta Ke's earlier ignition of the Sea Demon Ship with the fire of "Steam·World".

Soon, the steam ecosystem and the Sea Demon Ship ecosystem will merge into one.

This will become a mighty Steam Sea Demon Ship world.

While Ta Ke carefully senses the things deep within the Sea Demon Ship,

"Wooo…"

Amid the skilled operation of the many Vine‑Shell crew members,

the Blood Demon Hand emits a low, resonant steam roar, unfurls its sails, and slowly sails into the depths of the night‑shrouded ocean.

………….

A few hours later.

Deep within the Blood Ge Lang Great Vortex.

The raging sea surges, the ocean and the sky merge completely.

The mortal realm, the spirit realm, the deep‑sea realm, and multiple layers continuously rise and fall, intertwining within this majestic vortex of heaven and earth.

At the core of the vortex, various terrifying forces—primordial annihilation, world seals, forbidden curses, and the like—are constantly being birthed.

Even a bishop‑ranked powerhouse, if drawn into the depths of this grand celestial vortex, would be torn to pieces.

At this moment, a massive steam sea demon ship over three hundred and sixty meters long bears the crushing pressure, maintaining a dynamic balance and hovering here.

At the bow,

a middle‑aged man, sculpted like a statue, stands silently on the deck.

His skin is bronze, his hair a short dark‑blue, his face coarse, and his twin pupils are bottomless "Vortex Eyes".

In the depths of the great vortex, a massive whale can be faintly seen circling the steam sea demon ship, swimming slowly.

The man is the "Bloodfall General" of the Nine Demon Sea.

As the Bloodfall General scrutinizes the vortex's depths,

a figure opens a cabin door, bearing the immense pressure, rushes to the General's side, and whispers hurriedly.

Words like "Forbidden Curse", "Blood Demon Hand", "Landen·Geli" drift away with the wind.

When the figure finishes reporting,

the Bloodfall General ponders briefly, then slowly gives orders.

The figure who received the command immediately returns to the cabin and begins drafting a magical letter.

Throughout the whole process, the Bloodfall General does not move a inch.

Now!

In the depths of this massive Blood Ge Lang Great Vortex,

it is not only the Bloodfall General's "Bloodfall".

Together with the Bloodfall General, six powerful ocean generals of the Nine Demon Sea have gathered at the deepest point of the Blood Ge Lang Great Vortex, awaiting the emergence of a great treasure.

Whether for further personal strength or future domination of the seas,

the treasure from the depths of the Blood Ge Lang Great Vortex is of utmost importance to them.

Soon.

Inside the Bloodfall, through the magical wardrobe of the wondrous cottage, a magical letter is sent outward.

The content of the magical letter is the oceanic extermination decree of the Bloodfall General, one of the Nine Demon Sea.

Under the Bloodfall General's command, the three great sea demon ships—"Black Eclipse", "Swordfish", and "Giant Octopus"—all Steam Sea Demon Ships, fully pursue and capture the rogue crew of the Blood Demon Hand.

Once captured, they will be slain without mercy, leaving no survivors.